The original iPhone (1st generation) uses a 30-pin Apple charging cable and charger. This is different from the newer Lightning cables used in later models
. For charging the original iPhone, you would need:
- A 30-pin charging cable compatible with the original iPhone.
- A power adapter that supports USB output (commonly 5W adapters were used at the time).
Since the original iPhone predates the USB-C to Lightning cables and modern fast chargers, you cannot use the newer USB-C power adapters or Lightning cables with it directly. Instead, look for a 30-pin Apple charger or compatible third-party charger. In summary:
- Charger type: 30-pin Apple charging cable.
- Power adapter: Standard USB power adapter (5W typical for that era).
If you want to find a charger today, search for "30-pin Apple charger" or "original iPhone 30-pin charging cable"
. Newer iPhones use USB-C to Lightning cables and 20W or higher USB-C power adapters for fast charging, but these are not compatible with the original iPhone 1
