Any non apple lightning connectors that work?

ads20101

Just wondering if there are any non apple lightning connectors that work with docking units.

I know there are plenty of cheap ones out there but customers report back that they are only good for charging.

I spoke to a chap in dixons who said that if I wanted one that would work with my iPhone 4 compatible docks then only apple made connectors will work.

Surely this can't be right!!

DubDJ

ads20101 wrote: »

Just wondering if there are any non apple lightning connectors that work with docking units.

I know there are plenty of cheap ones out there but customers report back that they are only good for charging.

I spoke to a chap in dixons who said that if I wanted one that would work with my iPhone 4 compatible docks then only apple made connectors will work.

Surely this can't be right!!

Firstly have you got an iPhone 4 or 5? The lightning connector is only on the iPhone 5, iPad mini, iPad (4th Gen) and iPod (5th Gen). All devices before that used the standard 30 pin dock connector.

If you meant to write iPhone 5, then I know a few have gotten cables from dx.com that have worked no problem. Also very cheap compared to the official Apple cables. They work to sync and charge no problem.

Another things is generally the unofficial cables will sync data no problem but often don't charge the device. Not the other way around.

A lot of people have unofficial cables that work fine with docks and accessories. Maybe try dx.com as they're cheap and ship to Ireland for free.

ads20101

DubDJ wrote: »

Firstly have you got an iPhone 4 or 5? The lightning connector is only on the iPhone 5, iPad mini, iPad (4th Gen) and iPod (5th Gen). All devices before that used the standard 30 pin dock connector.

If you meant to write iPhone 5, then I know a few have gotten cables from dx.com that have worked no problem. Also very cheap compared to the official Apple cables. They work to sync and charge no problem.

Another things is generally the unofficial cables will sync data no problem but often don't charge the device. Not the other way around.

A lot of people have unofficial cables that work fine with docks and accessories. Maybe try dx.com as they're cheap and ship to Ireland for free.

Thanks for that.

I should've made myself a bit clearer. I have an iPhone 4 at the mo but will be getting a 5 soon.

I have 2 docks in my house that work with my iPhone 4 for charging & for playing music and Internet radio. I really don't want to be buying new docks so when I get my iPhone 5 I was looking for a connector that will still allow me to use them.

Dubdj - can you pop up a link to one that you know works well. Cheers

tigershould

http://dx.com/p/usb-male-to-8-pin-lighting-male-charging-cable-for-iphone-5-white-100cm-157994

Bought 3 of these, took about 3weeks to deliver. Cheap as chips, all working fine. Recommended!

ads20101

Looks a good USB charging and sync lead.

What I am looking for is a 30pin to lightning connector.

There appears to be quite a few out there and all seem to charge and sync, but all the feedback (except the official apple ones) do not allow audio throughput.

Just wondering if anyone has used one of these adapters to listen to music directly through a docking speaker / hifi?

DubDJ

ads20101 wrote: »

Thanks for that.

I should've made myself a bit clearer. I have an iPhone 4 at the mo but will be getting a 5 soon.

I have 2 docks in my house that work with my iPhone 4 for charging & for playing music and Internet radio. I really don't want to be buying new docks so when I get my iPhone 5 I was looking for a connector that will still allow me to use them.

Dubdj - can you pop up a link to one that you know works well. Cheers

So it's the lightning to 30 pin adapter you need. I'm not too sure about that tbh. You could try this one from dx. Seems decent and not bad for €5. Worth a try I suppose. In the comments somebody says it works no problem with their dock.

ads20101

DubDJ wrote: »

So it's the lightning to 30 pin adapter you need. I'm not too sure about that tbh. You could try this one from dx. Seems decent and not bad for €5. Worth a try I suppose. In the comments somebody says it works no problem with their dock.

Had a look and like yourself, I think it's worth a punt.

Cheers for the info

ads20101

ads20101 wrote: »

Had a look and like yourself, I think it's worth a punt.

Cheers for the info

Arrived - doesn't work

DubDJ

ads20101 wrote: »

Arrived - doesn't work

I'm guessing its just the audio that doesn't work yeah?

ads20101

DubDJ wrote: »

I'm guessing its just the audio that doesn't work yeah?

Nope.

No charge

No sync

fox007

ads20101 wrote: »

Arrived - doesn't work

How long where you waiting I ordered 6 USB lighting charge cables from DX on January 14 still have not received the order

ads20101

fox007 wrote: »

How long where you waiting I ordered 6 USB lighting charge cables from DX on January 14 still have not received the order

24 days

From what I can gather most people that have ordered from dx have not had issues.

I'm sure that I am just one of the unlucky ones

DubDJ

ads20101 wrote: »

Nope.

No charge

No sync

That's a strange one. Most people have nothing but good to say about DX. I haven't gotten any cables myself, just a dock which I haven't tried yet. But they seem to be a reliable site. Maybe just a dodgey connector with yours. Pity, especially with such a long wait for it for yourself.

flyguy

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Nope.

No charge

No sync

Stange, just to be sure, you're not using a cover on your phone are you? Cause with 99% of the covers the adapter won't fit properly, so remove the case and try again. Also did you try it with your regular apple cable&charger? (I mean the one from your iphone 4) If it still doesn't work report it to dx and they send you a new one or a refund (might only give store credit).

@fox007
Ordered frequently from dx, orders take between 2-5 weeks to arrive (it's free so I'm not complaining). You ordered 6 so I guess you ordered bulk rate with EMS shipping? Sorry to say but that actually takes longer than regular shipping (my experience anyway).

Gumbo

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24 days

From what I can gather most people that have ordered from dx have not had issues.

I'm sure that I am just one of the unlucky ones

Email them. They will send a replacement straight away. Happened me before with a cable for my 4.