Uploaded November 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Testing different USB Lightning cables to check if #CarPlay will work will all of them and if it's necessary to use the Apple original #lightning cable. If you are experiencing some issues with your iPhone and CarPlay in you car, one of the first tips you will get is to change the cable.

ℹ️ Make sure that your #iPhone silicone case is not too tight around the lightning port and is not restringing the connector from going all the way in. Also make sure there's no dust inside the port.

📱 Cables used in this comparison test
1. $19 Original Apple lightning cable
2. $3 black braided cable
3. $2 white cable
4. Power cable for HDMI adapter
5. Black braided cable from AliExpress
6. Black braided illuminated cable from AliExpress
7. Black short spring cable from AliExpress

0:00 Comparing USB lightning cables
0:50 $19 Original Apple lightning cable
1:00 $3 black braided cable
1:08 $2 white cable
1:16 Power cable for HDMI adapter
1:28 Black braided cable from AliExpress
1:41 Black braided illuminated cable from AliExpress
1:50 Black short spring cable from AliExpress
2:01 General tips for CarPlay connection issues

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