I bought a IPad Mini in January and cable just started going bad 2 days ago.

I bought a iPad Mini in January and the lightning charging cable is having issues very sensitive and will stop charge if moved to much.theres no sign of damage on the cord and it doesnt get bent. so is this a common thing with these cables? it seems to be loose by the neck of the lightning pin it just started 2 days ago. thought it was my power sources, though now I've confirmed it's the cable that's loose. does anyone else have this issue?  does anyone have a suggestion for a better cable that's durable? I have seen a lightning cable flat wire, which seems to be a better choice. though I'm not sure. it needs to be durable and long it seems to be hard to find the best one. so any suggestions?

why dont they make other types of offical Apple lighting cords is that so hard? Theres ones out there by other companys  who have made the lightning cord wire thicker and more durable, its like the choices at the moment are keep getting a replacement cord from Apple until (A) you get one that stays working or (B) the year warrenty run out and your forced to buy a new cord..... well I'll be on route to contacting apple for a replacement cord and pray and hope that I get to stick to plan (A) I thank all who have replied. though I have a new question to the community before this topic gets solved or closed. How does the replacement thing work with Apple? I just need a new cord I have the online receipt  for the Ipad mini purchase,  they don't need my iPad mini too right?  its just the cord that gets sent to them, then they send me another? and is there any suggestions on what to do with the new cord coming to make it last a long time? headphone tubing, tape etc. Any suggestions would be helpful. Thank you everyone.

Similar Messages

  • Hello I got a iPad mini in January and speakers are started to sound right can you help

    Hello I got a iPad mini in January and the speakers have starting to sound like they are not working propyl can you help thank you

    Hi antony136,
    Thanks for visiting Apple Support Communities.
    If you are not able to hear clearly through your iPad mini speakers, start with the troubleshooting steps in this article:
    iOS: Can't hear through the receiver or speakers
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1630
    Note that some steps refer to troubleshooting on an iPhone, but the steps can help with an iPad mini as well.
    Regards,
    Jeremy

  • HT201441 hi i bought a ipad mini second hand and trying to set it up i cant get in contact with the last owner to reset the icloud address

    hi i bought a ipad mini second hand and trying to set it up i cant get in contact with the last owner to reset the icloud address

    If you are trying to activate an iPad or iPhone and it is asking for a previous owners Apple ID and password, you have encountered the Activation Lock. This is a security feature that prevents thieves from setting up and using a stolen or lost iPad or iPhone. You have no alternative. You must contact the previous owner to get permission to use the device. If you cannot contact the previous owner return the device to where you bought it and get a refund. You will never be able to activate the device and no one can help you do it.

  • I bought an iPad mini from us and want to use it with LTE in UAE

    I bought an iPad mini from us and want to use it with LTE in UAE, is it possible ?

    http://www.apple.com/ipad/LTE/

  • TS1398 My ipad mini does not connect to certain routers, apple's advise is to configure the router. But I bought the Ipad mini to travel and wish to connect to hotspots worldwide! what to do?

    Hi there,
    I just bought an ipad mini, but have problems connecting to some hotspots/routers. while my other normal ipad connects everywhere!! I cannot configure these routers at these hotspots. So what to do?
    hope someone can help me out.
    Warm regards,
    Moon

    hi Timothy,
    i have googled this issue, and it seems that a lot of people had the same problem with the ipad mini and they all got replacements. however I live in Curaçao and I also have applecare for this product. Where do I send it to to get a replacement. I have another Ipad, which doesn't have any connection problem at all at none of the hotspots. So it must be de ipad mini. I bought it in London UK a couple of weeks ago!
    It really is not an option to have to configure routers at hotspots wherever I travel. And I did not buy it to use only at home!

  • I have an iPad mini iphone 5 and have just bought an Apple TV can I get the Apple TV to connect to the Bluetooth on my sofa have been trying with no success my phone and iPad connect fine please help.

    Can't get my Apple TV to connect to the Bluetooth on my sofa but it connects fine with iPhone iPad mini etc

    Bluetooth in the AppleTV is for connecting to Bluetooth keyboards, and also for Airplay device discovery only.
    Unless your sofa supports Airplay (unlikely) or has a bluetooth keyboard, your AppleTV won't be able to connect to it.

  • Why has the mail function screen on my iPad not rotating.  All of my other applications are working fine.  It just started doing this two days ago.

    Why does the rotate feature on my iPad when i am in the mail screen. It works for all other applications.  This just started two day ago.

    - Reset the iOS device. Nothing will be lost
    Reset iOS device: Hold down the On/Off button and the Home button at the same time for at
    least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
    - Reset all settings      
    Go to Settings > General > Reset and tap Reset All Settings.
    All your preferences and settings are reset. Information (such as contacts and calendars) and media (such as songs and videos) aren’t affected.
    - Restore from backup. See:                                 
    iOS: How to back up                             
    - Restore to factory settings/new iOS device.

  • I just bought an Ipad on 26/11 and I just realised that it is the Ipad 3rd Generation not the 4th so can I still replace it?

    Help

    Are you sure it's the iPad 3. Check the A# on the back of the iPad.
    Identify iPad Models http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5452http://www.apple.com/ipad/compare/
     Cheers, Tom

  • IPad mini shut down and not responding after upgrade to iOS7

    Hi I bought an iPad mini in France and used it in Indonesia where iPad mini is still not authorized (only previous versions of iPad). I connected to wi-fi there to upgrade to iOS7 and since then the mini iPad is shut down. Cannot turn it on anymore... Apple stores in Indonesia cannot do anything as iPad mini are not sold and authorize yet in the country.
    What should I do??
    Thanks for the help,
    JC

    Frozen or unresponsive iPad
    Resolve these most common issues:
        •    Display remains black or blank
        •    Touch screen not responding
        •    Application unexpectedly closes or freezes
    http://www.apple.com/support/ipad/assistant/ipad/
    iPad Frozen, not responding, how to fix
    http://appletoolbox.com/2012/07/ipad-frozen-not-responding-how-to-fix/
    iPad Frozen? How to Force Quit an App, Reset or Restart Your iPad
    http://ipadacademy.com/2010/11/ipad-frozen-how-to-force-quit-an-app-reset-or-res tart-your-ipad
    Black or Blank Screen on iPad or iPhone
    http://appletoolbox.com/2012/10/black-or-blank-screen-on-ipad-or-iphone/
    What to Do When Your iPad Won't Turn On
    http://ipad.about.com/od/iPad_Troubleshooting/ss/What-To-Do-When-Your-Ipad-Wo-No t-Turn-On.htm
    iOS: Not responding or does not turn on
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3281
    Home button not working or unresponsive, fix
    http://appletoolbox.com/2013/04/home-button-not-working-or-unresponsive-fix/
    Fixing an iPad Home Button
    http://tinyurl.com/om6rd6u
    iPad: Basic troubleshooting
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3274
     Cheers, Tom

  • I just bought an new ipad mini with wifi and cellular. Is there any way to send text messages to people and contacts that do not have iphones such as friends with blackberrys or a samsung galaxy smartphone.

    I just bought an new ipad mini with wifi and cellular. Is there any way to send text messages to people and contacts that do not have iphones such as friends with blackberrys or a samsung galaxy smartphone from this ipad. Everytime I try to send a message to a person that does not have an Apple product ( Iphone or Ipad ) it comes up saying contact is not registered for iMessage and wont send it. I can only send them a message from my iPhone 4 instead. Do I have to install a new App from the App store to send these non iMessage cell users a message?

    FYI
    Complete guide to using iOS 6
    http://howto.cnet.com/ios-6-complete-guide/
    Guide to Built-In Apps on iOS
    https://sites.google.com/site/appleclubfhs/support/advice-and-articles/guide-to- built-in-apps-ios
    You can download a complete iOS 5 iPad User Guide and iOS 6 iPad User Guide here: http://support.apple.com/manuals/ipad/
    Also, Good Instructions http://www.tcgeeks.com/how-to-use-ipad-2/
    Apple - iPad - Guided Tours
    http://www.apple.com/ipad/videos/
    Apple iPad Guided Tours - Watch the videos see all the amazing iPad apps in action. Learn how to use FaceTime, Mail, Safari, Videos, Maps, iBooks, App Store, and more.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YT2bD0-OqBM
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROY4tLyNlsg&feature=relmfu
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSPXXhmwYf4&feature=relmfu
    How to - Articles & User Guides & Tutorials
    http://www.iphone-mac.com/index.php/Index/howto/id/4/type/select
    iPad How-Tos  http://ipod.about.com/lr/ipad_how-tos/903396/1/
    You can download this guide to your iPad.
    iPad User Guide for iOS 5
    http://itunes.apple.com/us/book/ipad-user-guide-for-ios-5/id470308101?mt=11
     Cheers, Tom

  • I bought my iPad mini two weeks ago and used my apple ID to make it synch with my iPhone. But so far I have not been able to activate iMessage and face time. It only gives me the option of signing i

    I bought my iPad mini two weeks ago and used my apple ID to make it sync with my iPhone. But so far I have not been able to activate iMessage and face time. It only gives me the option of signing in and when I do that I get an error message telling me that either my user name or password for my email is incorrect; even though I have been using my correct my apple ID in the password entry area. My apple ID works for every thing else. Please, can you help in this case?

    Have a look here...
    http://macmost.com/setting-up-multiple-ios-devices-for-messages-and-facetime.htm l
    SHARING iTunes MUSIC
    http://macmost.com/five-ways-to-share-music-in-itunes.html
    Also... Create your Own Apple ID for Your iPhone...
    It should be Noted that anything Downloaded with a Particular Apple ID is tied to that Apple ID and Cannot be Merged or Transferred to a Different Apple ID
    Apple ID FAQs  >  http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5622
    And... Have a read here...
    https://discussions.apple.com/message/18409815?ac_cid=ha
    See Here for  >  How to Use Multiple iDevices with One Computer
    Have a read here...
    https://discussions.apple.com/message/18409815?ac_cid=ha

  • My friend bought an ipad mini and gave me his old iPad. how can i re-register the iPad in my name so that i can sync it with my macbook air?

    My friend bought an ipad mini and gave me his old iPad. how can i re-register the iPad in my name so that i can sync it with my macbook air?

    Setup as new
    Settings>General>Reset>Erase all content and settings

  • I bought an ipad mini from some guy returning to the states and when i upgraded its os version its now asking for his apple id which i dont have. what should i do

    i bought an ipad mini from  some guy returning to the states and when i upgraded its os version its  now asking for his apple id which i dont have. what should i do

    That is Activation Lock.
    You have to contact the previous owner to have him remove it
    Find My iPhone Activation Lock: Removing a device from a previous owner

  • I bought the iPad Mini and found it icloud account and I do not know how to skip account icloud

    I bought the iPad Mini and found it icloud account and I do not know how to skip account icloud

    Do you mean that you bought it second-hand and the previous owner hasn't removed it from their account ? If you do then you will need to contact the person that you bought it from, only they can remove it from their account : http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4515
    If you mean something else ... ?

  • I have just bought an iPad mini and to transfer my contacts,music etc via iTunes on my PC, the PC crashes - is this because of the different operating systems?

    Can anyone please help

    Hi Pa23from Argyllshire,
    This error: I have just bought an iPad mini and to transfer my contacts, music etc via iTunes on my PC, the PC crashes should not occur.
    The best guess is this crash is caused due to an issue with the PC.
    Make sure your iPad is updated to the latest operating system: iOS 7.0.4 and make sure iTunes is updated to iTunes 11.
    iTunes 11 is optimised for iOS 7, so if you have an iOS 7 device and non iTunes 11 computer, life would be hard.
    Try to update iTunes to 11.1.3 from: http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/
    Even try uninstalling iTunes and then re-installing. iTunes will not lose any of your iTunes songs when your un-install it as iTunes stores every media item in a folder found in (or around): C:\Users\NAME\Music\iTunes
    Obviously iTunes and iDevices work best using Mac iTunes however; iTunes 11 and iOS 7 iPad Mini should work fine.
    In summary possible solutions:
    1.       Update iPad Mini to iOS 7 or better (iOS 7.0.4)
    2.       Update iTunes to iTunes 11.1.3
    3.       Restart both PC and iPad
    4.       Uninstall iTunes from PC
    Many Thanks, Happy New Year and I look forward to hearing from you regarding this crash!
    iBenjamin Crowley

Maybe you are looking for