Will using cheap charger damage iPhone?

Using a non-Apple charger is very unlikely to ruin your battery. And in the case of the iPhone and iPad, third-party chargers are very common. The Mac is slightly different, and particularly for those MacBooks with MagSafe connectors, it's best to use an Apple charger.
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Is it OK to charge iPhone with different charger?

Other adapters may not meet applicable safety standards, and charging with such adapters could pose a risk of death or injury. Using damaged cables or chargers, or charging when moisture is present, can cause fire, electric shock, injury, or damage to iPhone or other property.
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Can fake chargers damage your iPhone?

If you use a counterfeit or uncertified Lightning accessory, you could see these issues: Your iOS device could become damaged. The cable might be easily damaged. The connector end might fall off, get very hot, or might not fit properly into your device.
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Do non-Apple chargers damage iPhone?

No, it's totally safe to use a non-Apple charger as long as it's rated to work perfectly with an Apple device. In fact, modern smartphones include the ability to regulate the power draw to keep the battery well-protected from overheating, thus preventing the risk of blowing up your phone by using a third-party charger.
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Is it safe to use 3rd party chargers on iPhone?

No, third-party chargers aren't harmful to Apple devices.
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Does it matter what charger I use for my iPhone?

You can use either a USB-A to Lightning cable or the newer USB-C to Lightning cable with your iPhone. You can use any of the adapters listed below to charge your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, or iPod. You can also use a Mac USB-C Power Adapter or third-party adapters that comply with applicable safety standards.
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What is the safest way to charge iPhone?

Therefore, we recommend the following:
  1. Do not fully charge or fully discharge your device's battery — charge it to around 50%. ...
  2. Power down the device to avoid additional battery use.
  3. Place your device in a cool, moisture-free environment that's less than 90° F (32° C).
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Is it OK to charge iPhone with non Apple cable?

Despite featuring the proprietary lightning port, iPhones and all Apple-made chargers already use the industry standard USB-Power Delivery spec, which means existing chargers will work perfectly fine with the upcoming USB-C iPhone.
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Will using a different charger ruin my phone?

The fast answer is yes! It is perfectly safe to use any certified charger wattage with any device.
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Is Apple charger necessary?

But aren't the cables different? You'll notice that these new chargers all come with USB-C output. Some of them also have USB-A, so not only can you charge your new iPhone, you can also charge an older device or your friend's old Android phone.
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What happens if I use fake charger?

Counterfeit adapters are not designed or manufactured to meet industry safety standards, and lack the safety features necessary to protect users from shock and fire hazards. Some knockoff chargers don't have proper insulation, potentially exposing users to overheating, fire or electric shock.
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Does fake charger affect iPhone battery?

Yes for Sure. Fake/Duplicate Chargers don't have a Regulated power output. High current or high voltage Will affect the Battery life.
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What's the difference between original iPhone charger and fake?

The real cable is suppose to be a single piece, smooth with rounded contacts. Fake ones are made from more than one piece, have a rough inconsistent finish and have squared contacts with an uneven surface.
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Does it matter what charger I use for my iPhone 14?

Since iPhone 14 models come with a USB-C to Lightning cable that supports fast charging, it's important to buy a fast charger. USB-A chargers have an 18W power limit and don't have the capacity to charge new phones fast. If you already have a USB-C charger, no need to worry.
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Which charger is best for iPhone 13?

Apple 20W USB-C power adapter.
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How can I improve my iPhone battery health?

Store it half-charged when you store it long term.
  1. Do not fully charge or fully discharge your device's battery — charge it to around 50 per cent. ...
  2. Power down the device to avoid additional battery use.
  3. Place your device in a cool, moisture-free environment that's less than 32° C (90° F).
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Is it OK to use different brand charger?

Trying a different manufacturer's charger with your laptop will almost certainly damage your battery. Best case scenario, your laptop's battery will reject the charger. You should only ever use a charger that was produced by the device's manufacturer, even if another charger appears to supply the same amount of power.
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Is it okay to use another brand of charger?

The short answer is; No. You should never intentionally use another laptop's charger on your laptop. It doesn't matter if you're in a pinch or if your battery is about to die. Plugging a different charger that isn't meant for your specific model will not lead to anything good.
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Does fast charge ruin battery?

Fast charging doesn't generate this much heat, but it does generate enough heat to potentially impact your phone battery. Another negative impact of fast charging is that it means you might use your charge cycles (from 0 percent to 100 percent) faster, which in turn reduces the life of the battery.
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Why does Apple block 3rd party chargers?

Those are proprietary chips only available from Apple, so any cable that is not certified probably will not be compatible with the phone and can possible damage the phone (there are actual cases on record). The other reason is that Apple has a patent on the Lightning technology, and they are protecting their patent.
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Why have Apple changed their charging cable?

Apple will ditch the Lightning connector on its iPhones, the company has confirmed, after European regulators decided all smartphones should have USB charging as standard in two years' time. New EU rules require all phones sold after autumn 2024 to use the USB-C connector for their charging ports.
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Why don t generic iPhone chargers work?

3rd party cables do not have the specific tolerances for the idevices. The blueprint is kept secret, so 3rd parties have to guess, which causes each cable to be a little different from apples official cables. Over time, the cables wear out and the charging stops working.
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Is it OK to leave your iPhone charging all night?

Shomes recommends charging your iPhone as it needs it. If you go to sleep and it has a 40 or 50 percent charge, leave it. Then charge it some time during the next day when it gets into the red. That way, the battery won't be stressed, and its health will last way longer than it will when overnight charging.
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Should you let your iPhone charge to 100%?

Apple recommends, as do many others, that you try to keep an iPhone battery between 30 and 80 percent charged. Topping up to 100 percent isn't optimal, although it won't necessarily damage your battery, but letting it regularly run down to 0 percent can prematurely lead to a battery's demise.
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Does fast charging hurt iPhone?

You'd think with all that extra power there could be a risk to your battery. From our findings though, fast charging doesn't cause any more damage to your phone than standard charging. It will get hotter, but not at extreme enough levels that would cause noticeable harm.
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