Two things,
  1. with lightening cables you generally get what you paid for and cheap is just that — cheap. Look for lightning cables that are Apple MFI certified. They may cost a bit more but I have found them to be worth the extra cost.
  2. I have had good service from "2 in 1" lightning/USB b cables that have USB A on one end and a USB b connector with a lightning adaptor on the other, like this or this. Personally I prefer braided cables like this. They are a bit stiffer and don't coil up quite as small but I have found them to be tougher and longer lived.



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