So when I got my iphone se today, I see the USB cord is too small to fit into my computer! Wish I would have known that before delivery, so I could have been prepared. What do I need to buy, because SOME of us old folks are tech illit!
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Your iPhone arrived with the USB-C connector on its Lightning cable, and your computer has the older USB-A connector.
USB-C is smaller and is reversible, and can be used for power (including enough power for a full laptop!), USB, Thunderbolt, or other connections, depending on some details.
USB-A is the older and rectangular connections, and the plug only goes into the socket one way.
If your computer has no USB-C ports but does have USB-A ports, then you can acquire a USB-A to Lightning cable from Apple or from various other vendors.
You can charge rapidly with a USB-C charger such as that 20 watt model, or can charge more slowly using a 5, 10, or 12 watt USB-A charger, or with whatever wattage (5W, 10W, or 12W) might be provided via your computer and its USB-A connections.
If you want to use your Mac or Windows computer for iPhone backups or such, you’l need a matching Lightning cable.
Your iPhone arrived with the USB-C connector on its Lightning cable, and your computer has the older USB-A connector.
USB-C is smaller and is reversible, and can be used for power (including enough power for a full laptop!), USB, Thunderbolt, or other connections, depending on some details.
USB-A is the older and rectangular connections, and the plug only goes into the socket one way.
If your computer has no USB-C ports but does have USB-A ports, then you can acquire a USB-A to Lightning cable from Apple or from various other vendors.
You can charge rapidly with a USB-C charger such as that 20 watt model, or can charge more slowly using a 5, 10, or 12 watt USB-A charger, or with whatever wattage (5W, 10W, or 12W) might be provided via your computer and its USB-A connections.
If you want to use your Mac or Windows computer for iPhone backups or such, you’l need a matching Lightning cable.
Huggabear Said:
"USB cord: So when I got my iphone se today, I see the USB cord is too small to fit into my computer! Wish I would have known that before delivery, so I could have been prepared. What do I need to buy, because SOME of us old folks are tech illit!"
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Finding the Correct Cable:
What port is on your computer? Is a USB-A port, this is what you need: Lightning to USB Cable (1 m) - Apple Support
The ports on my computer are too large. I think I read on the Apple site that I need a 20W USB-C Power Adapter. My USB which came with my iphone Se in 2017, fit just fine. Was setting up my new phone tonight and wanted to charge it.
Huggabear Said:
"The ports on my computer are too large. I think I read on the Apple site that I need a 20W USB-C Power Adapter. My USB which came with my iphone Se in 2017, fit just fine. Was setting up my new phone tonight and wanted to charge it."
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Having Charging Issues?
While it is plugged in it is intended to charge? Is it not charging when you plug it in to your computer?
Which charging cord do I need to plug my new iPhone SE into a USB port?
