Questions tagged [lightning]
A 9-pin bi-directional connector that replaces the older 30 pin dock connector.
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How does the lighting cable work plugged in any way round?
Sorry titled this one badly, I'm assuming power is the two centre pins, then data is the rest, but surely it's messed up when the cable is plugged in backwards?
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Are Lightning headphones only working with iPhone 7 or also with older devices?
With iPhone 7 Apple introduced headphones connected with Lightning Connector.
Are these headphones also compatible with older iPhones? Are there any limitations by using it with older devices? Which ...
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Safety of "Apple"-branded iPhone chargers listed on Amazon vs. MFi-Certified alternatives
On Amazon.com, there are numerous iPhone chargers listed, the top results of which fall into two categories:
Apple-branded chargers (which seem to be authentic and made by Apple) but have very poor ...
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Are all Lightning to USB-C cables capable of the same charging power?
My iPhone came with a Lightning to USB-C cable which looks similar to the cable that I got with my Apple Magic Keyboard and Apple Magic Mouse.
Are all of these cables capable of the high-speed ...
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What type of cable can give the highest data transfer rate for an iPhone 5s?
I have an iPhone 5s and a 2020 Mac mini with
Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports with support for:
DisplayPort
Thunderbolt 3 (up to 40 Gb/s) USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10 Gb/s)
Thunderbolt 2, HDMI, DVI, and VGA ...
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Male-to-male Lightning cables & Lightning hubs
I find it quite astonishing that these two devices do not seem to exist, either manufactured by Apple or another company:
A male-to-male Lightning cable. An obvious use case would be charging an ...
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Using Lightning headphones in my Dell laptop
I have an iPhone 7 with Lightning headphones. I got a connecting adapter to use 3.5mm compatible headphones on an iPhone 7. But, is it possible to use these Lightning headphones on the 3.5mm jack of ...
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Same power cord for Magsafe 2 and Lightning
I have a Mac Air 13" and an iPhone 5. Is there a power cord / adapter that will work for both of them? My goal is to be able to plug one power cord into both of them.
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Is there a way to transfer many photos from iPhone to Mac without losing filters & edits?
Is there an way to get the photos off my iPhone without losing the filters and edits that I have used?
I just want the jpeg files, I don't want to sync the phone to a database like iPhoto or (now) ...
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How do I remove a Lightning cable that is stuck in a USB port?
I inserted the USB end of the lightning to USB cable that came with the iPhone 5 into a D-Link USB hub. When I tried to unplug the cable, it seemed impossible to remove. I tried using a screw driver ...
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What is the physical size of the Lightning connector?
The title has it... What is the physical size of the new Lightning connector? That is, what's the size of the tip of the connector that gets plugged into the device? I want to use this information for ...
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Fixing: "There are no devices registered in your account" without a Lightning cable Xcode 11.0
Using Xcode, when I try to sign my app, I get an error that says:
Failed to create provision profile
There are no devices registered in your account on the developer website. Plug in and select a ...
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How to use Mac Keyboard, on iPhone, with lightning cord?
I am looking for a way to type on the Mac keyboard and have it type on an iPhone. I know there are many bluetooth Apps to do this, but I am using a typing script and bluetooth does not transmit the ...
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How can I listen to DAB+ radio on my iPhone?
In my home country we have switched off FM radio and done a full transition to DAB+.
So, I'm now in the market for a portable dongle (or similar) that will enable me to listen to DAB through my ...
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Connect an iPad Pro to both Ethernet and HDMI
Is it possible to connect the iPad Pro to both RJ-45 wired ethernet (data i/o) and HDMI out?
Note: iPad Pro to ethernet is already possible - using the lightning to usb female camera adapter...
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What is needed to mirror both an iPad and a late-2016 MacBook Pro to an HDTV (non-concurrently)?
I want to be able to mirror an iPad Air and a late-2016 MacBook Pro to an HDTV. Not simultaneously, just one at a time. I know I could just get both the lightning to digital av adapter and the usb-c (...
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Audio from Lightning dock?
Is Apple the only company that makes an iPhone dock with an audio out jack (3.5mm) that gets the audio straight from the Lightning port... as opposed to a separate audio plug? See example below:
I'...
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Broken iPhone dock connector pins, is this a hazard?
The dock connector on my iPhone 4S had some bent pins, which I scrubbed using a jewelry screwdriver until the pins broke and fell out. The phone still charges, and aside from thinking it's always ...
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Lightning Cable in Washing Machine
I accidentally put a USB to Lightning cable in the washer and dryer. The cable is mostly ok, but the plastic at the lightning end got a little warped. Am I risking anything by trying to connect a ...
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Does the new iPhone 5 Lightning connector still provide serial output (or does it when the dock connector adapter?)?
I'm working on an iPhone DIY dock kit, that exposes the serial connection for controlling the music playback controls through the serial port (Apple Accessory Protocol).
Does anyone know if the AAP ...
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How to connect to, and power an external monitor from, an iPad using USB-C hub?
I tried to connect a portable monitor (ASUS ZenScreen (MB16ACV)) that has a single USB-C port (no internal battery) to my iPad (7th generation with Lightning port), using the proper cables. The issue ...
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Issue with iPhone for playing music in the car
For the past 2 days, I haven't been able to play music from my iPhone in my car with bluetooth, nor with a USB connection.
If I connect the iPhone with bluetooth, the phone-calls work well.
I have ...
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How much power can be drawn from Apple Lightning port for a device? [duplicate]
I need some help and would love to find a developer to help me figure out how much power can be drawn from the Lightning port for a powered device ... similar to a fan or a camera connected to the ...
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USB-3–Lightning cable: Does it yet exist?
According to Apple, the 2017 iPad Pros (12.9 and 10.5 inch) are equipped with a USB-3–capable Lightning connector and Apple already sells a Lightning to USB 3 camera adapter.
However, I am looking ...
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iOS: Other music app via dock connector
I have an iPhone connected to external audio equipment via the dock connector.
The phone is equipped with three apps for playing audio: Apple Music, Apple Podcasts and Spotify. I would like to use ...
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iPod dock with amplified line out and charging?
I have an Aux connector in my car that I'm plugging my iPod into via the headphone outputs. It's almost OK, but the sound quality isn't what it could be - the levels are too low, and cranking up the ...
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Why does the iPhone 4S treat a generic 30 pin cable as a line out source?
I have an iPhone 4S, the original iPhone 4S AC to USB adapter, and a generic Dynex brand 30 pin cable. When ever this cable is connected to the iPhone sound will not play over the built in iPhone ...
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iPhone 6 charging port for iPhone 6s
I didn't pay close attention and ended up buying a charging port for iPhone 6, but I have an iPhone 6s. On the product image they look kind of similar. Should I just try to install it? Or is this not ...
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Orginal lightning cable works with only when pushing upwards - iPhone X
After I have run with iPhone X with Lightning Earpods in wet and cold conditions (it was raining, about 3°-2°) and I was probably applying force on the cable just in the connector area - (the iPhone ...
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iPhone charging from MacBook Air 2017
I have an issue when I plug in my iPhone 11 Pro Max into my MacBook Air 2017. The issue is that it starts to charge for like 1 second, disconnects for 5 seconds, and then loops like that. Do you think ...
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Can I use a USB keyboard with an iPad if I use a USB-to-lightning adapter?
I know there are bluetooth keyboards and even wired lightning keyboards, but I'd like to get a large mechanical keyboard and it seems the wired ones only come in USB. If I use a USB-to-lightning ...
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Does Lightning to 3.5 mm support High-Res headphones?
Since iPhone 7, Apple has switched to Lightning port and provides a dongle for 3.5 mm jack. Does this dongle support High-Res (16/24 bit) headphones/earphones?
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Securing VGA Output Plus Audio From An iPad
As part of a retrofitting project for my church, I purchased a variety of equipment. The minister has a recent model iPad with Lightning port. I purchased a Lightning to HDMI adapter to get sound ...
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Lightning cable works in computer but not in wall
My wife and I have iPhone 6s and we noticed something odd recently. Three of our lightning cables have stopped working when plugged into the wall. We both get a message "This accessory may not be ...
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Navigate albums while playing music from iPod
I use an old 1st Generation iPod nano to play music in my car. I hook it up via the dock connector.
I noticed that when it's hooked up to my car stereo via the dock connector, I'm locked out of the ...
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Connecting my iPod to my Car's 30-pin Dock but Being Able to Control It from Within the iPod?
I have a 5th Generation iPod nano. I own a 2008 VW Eos which has a 30-pin dock. It functions but, my car's UI for iPod is despicable. I wanted to know if there was a way to control the music within ...
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Splicing lighnting connector in place of 30pin to achieve video
I currently have a car headunit that uses a combnation of USB (audio and control) and 3.5mm jack (video) that was designed for iphone 4/4s.
I now have an iphone 5. which i can't use the current cable ...
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What about generic lightning cables or adapters?
Are lightning cables that are not manufactured by Apple (off-brand or generic) legal?
If not, when does it become okay to sell them? Because obviously the 30 pin adapter is everywhere..
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Backup iPhone with dead screen on unknown Mac
My grandma´s iPhone 6 dropped from about 6 foot height, and the screen is absolutely dead. The iPhone itself seems to not be dead, but it´s locked and shows no visual indication whatsoever.
When ...
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How can I prevent the lights from being overly bright when taking a video at night with an iPhone?
I recorded a video with my iPhone 12 mini with iOS 15 and I see that the lights at night are overly bright:
How can I fix it?
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Are frayed cables of Apple lightning cord or Macbook Power Adapter covered by warranty?
It is quite famous that users posted frayed lightning cable or Macbook Power Adapter cable on the Internet or Tumbler. Here is for Google image for lightning, and another one for the Power Adapter.
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Can I charge my iPhone using the USB-A port of my "AV Multiport adapter"?
I have a macbook 12', with "AV Multiport adapter":
the USB-C port is used for charging
the HDVI port for the monitor
and the USB-A is used to charge my iPhone (and to work with xCode).
I'm using the ...
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How to reset LAN ethernet adapter after switching the network
I have MacBook Pro 2017. I have the very same docker hub at work and at home (moshi). Both have LAN cables attached. However, I can use only one of them: for example, when I make my work LAN working, ...
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Cable that supports stereo line in for the 30 pin connector on old iPhones/iPods?
According to http://pinouts.ru/CellularPhones-A-N/iPhone_connector_pinout.shtml two of the pins in Apple's 30 pin connector are dedicated to line in. I have spent days looking for a cable with line in ...
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Is it possible to use an 8 pin accessory on an iphone 4?
A relative just bought a biofeedback accessory for an iphone 5/6 and was wondering if they could use it on one of my old iphones. She'd rather use an iphone without any data on it so people could use ...
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Can I get power from my Belkin Express Dock HD (Thunderbolt 2) for my MacBook Pro Retina?
I plug my MacBook Pro to my Belkin Express Dock HD via Thunderbolt, but I see that my battery is getting down. I was hopping to get power from the Dock. Is there any solution to this problem?
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Apple Pay Peripheral
I use an iPhone 5S, as I was unable to wait until the 6 came out (my screen was destroyed on my old phone). Is there any peripheral which allows me to use Apple Pay on my phone?
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Multitasking on iPhone 5s while HDMI displays something else?
How can I keep HDMI playing movies while using other apps on my handset?
I initially thought that the adapter merely mirrored pixel-for-pixel, but during movie playback it is possible to reveal the ...
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Convert iPhone 4 30-pin connector to iPhone 5 Lightning connector
I need a 30-pin (iPhone 4) to Lightning (iPhone 5) with a long cable (1m) between the 2 ends.
Does such thing exist?
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Can I use the Lightning to Micro USB Adapter and connect a keyboard?
Can I use Apple's Lightning to Micro USB Adapter with the iPod touch 5th generation to connect a Micro USB keyboard?
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