The lightning connector is not reversible?

Androidfan1x · Dec 19, 2012, 10:33 PM

so i have had this problem many times: when i plug it in to my windows pc sometimes it says "one of the usb devices has malfunctioned...."
i tried unplugging/re-plugging without success, so i rebooted it and my pc recognized it
today i got the same problem and i thought what if it's because of the lightning connector? so this time i unplugged the 8-pin connector from my ipod touch, re-plugged in but the other "side", and it solved the problem
now i remember one time i plugged in my ipod to charge and it did not recognized the power, it didn't charge, had to reboot to make it charge

so the new REVERSIBLE lightning connector has some problems?

Applejuiced · Dec 19, 2012, 10:39 PM

Maybe for you.
Mine both i5 phone work fine with all 4 lightning cords I have.
Either side.

scaredpoet · Dec 19, 2012, 11:49 PM

I would get that lightning cable swapped out for another one. One of the contacts might be damaged or defective on it.

Jordan921 · Dec 19, 2012, 11:50 PM

Mine works just fine no matter what side I use.

xraydoc · Dec 19, 2012, 11:54 PM

Mac user - not PC user - but mine are 100% reversible.

Ayemerica · Dec 20, 2012, 12:16 AM

I haven't had any problems with the lighting connector on OS X 10.8 or W7 or even W8.

Check to see if the connector has any of the contacts scrubbed off.

Androidfan1x · Dec 20, 2012, 02:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scaredpoet

I would get that lightning cable swapped out for another one. One of the contacts might be damaged or defective on it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ayemerica

I haven't had any problems with the lighting connector on OS X 10.8 or W7 or even W8.

Check to see if the connector has any of the contacts scrubbed off.

I thought about it might be damaged too, but the thing is it will work if I reboot my ipod (no need to unplug and replug)
And can it be just the ipod touch have this issue? Just realized I made this thread in iphone section.
Anyway I'll take a close look at it tomorrow when I wake up, now in bed sleeping lol

But do I get a new one at apple store? (I bought mine at best buy like 2 months ago)

ALMF · Dec 20, 2012, 08:11 AM

i have a PC and the lighting plug will not charge the 5 or mini when pluged into it. it will do data transfer but not charging. i have to use a wall socket to do charging of the devices. this was not a problem with my 4 and 30 pin cables.

takeshi74 · Dec 20, 2012, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Androidfan1x

And can it be just the ipod touch have this issue?

Certainly. That would be more plausible than just assuming that none of the reversible lightning connectors out there are reversible based solely on your experience and despite the experiences of others to the contrary. One data point never defines a trend.

satchow · Dec 20, 2012, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Androidfan1x

I thought about it might be damaged too, but the thing is it will work if I reboot my ipod (no need to unplug and replug)
And can it be just the ipod touch have this issue? Just realized I made this thread in iphone section.
Anyway I'll take a close look at it tomorrow when I wake up, now in bed sleeping lol

But do I get a new one at apple store? (I bought mine at best buy like 2 months ago)

Still could be the cable. And yes, just set up an appointment at the Apple Store, and bring in the cable and they should give you a new one without any hassle.

Interstella5555 · Dec 20, 2012, 09:51 AM

The lighting cable IS reversible

Dec 19, 2012, 10:33 PM	#1
Androidfan1x macrumors regular Join Date: Oct 2012	The lightning connector is not reversible? so i have had this problem many times: when i plug it in to my windows pc sometimes it says "one of the usb devices has malfunctioned...." i tried unplugging/re-plugging without success, so i rebooted it and my pc recognized it today i got the same problem and i thought what if it's because of the lightning connector? so this time i unplugged the 8-pin connector from my ipod touch, re-plugged in but the other "side", and it solved the problem now i remember one time i plugged in my ipod to charge and it did not recognized the power, it didn't charge, had to reboot to make it charge so the new REVERSIBLE lightning connector has some problems?
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Dec 19, 2012, 11:49 PM	#3
scaredpoet macrumors 68040 Join Date: Apr 2007	I would get that lightning cable swapped out for another one. One of the contacts might be damaged or defective on it. __________________ If you're not a clairvoyant, then you shouldn't be speaking for a dead guy. The Apple "QC cycle," explained. Slow data, fewer bars? No, you don't have a bad SIM.
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Dec 19, 2012, 11:54 PM	#5
xraydoc macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The first state	Mac user - not PC user - but mine are 100% reversible. __________________ 2.93GHz i7 27" iMac • 1.8GHz i7 11" MacBook Air • 2.5GHz i5 Mac mini + 27" Thunderbolt display 2.66GHz quad-core Mac Pro + OS X 10.7 Server + 6TB RAID 5 • AirPort Extreme • iPad 3 & mini • iPhone 5
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Dec 20, 2012, 12:16 AM	#6
Ayemerica macrumors 6502a Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Philadelphia	I haven't had any problems with the lighting connector on OS X 10.8 or W7 or even W8. Check to see if the connector has any of the contacts scrubbed off. __________________ iPhone 5 Black-Slate 16GB \| iPad 4 Black 32GB \| Mac mini 2012
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Dec 20, 2012, 08:11 AM	#8
ALMF macrumors regular Join Date: Jun 2012	i have a PC and the lighting plug will not charge the 5 or mini when pluged into it. it will do data transfer but not charging. i have to use a wall socket to do charging of the devices. this was not a problem with my 4 and 30 pin cables. __________________ iPhone 4 (used as iPod now), iPhone 5, iPad mini
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Dec 19, 2012, 10:39 PM	#2
Applejuiced macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: At the iPhone hacks section.	Maybe for you. Mine both i5 phone work fine with all 4 lightning cords I have. Either side.
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Dec 19, 2012, 11:50 PM	#4
Jordan921 macrumors 68020 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Bay Area	Mine works just fine no matter what side I use.
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Dec 20, 2012, 09:51 AM	#11
Interstella5555 macrumors 601 Join Date: Jun 2008	The lighting cable IS reversible
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