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I've had a USB-C phone for 7 years. I did indeed have to use a needle to remove the lint that built up one time. One time in seven years. I enjoyed it. It was s
by globular-toast 3y ago
I've had a USB-C phone for 7 years. I did indeed have to use a needle to remove the lint that built up one time. One time in seven years. I enjoyed it. It was so satisfying and it's a shame I've never needed to do it again.
It's really not a big deal. It's just a needle. An incredibly common tool found in most households.
The advantages easily outweigh this one small downside.
The main advantage is ubiquity. You can thank Apple for Lightning not having that. They could have made USB-C redundant, but of course that just isn't the Apple way.
- zapdrive 3y agoWhat kind of linty clothes are you guys wearing? I have had usb-c phones for what seems like forever now.. Never had any issues or had to clean it even once.
- globular-toast 3y agoJeans. I think the reason I don't have to do it much any more is I work from home now so don't have my phone in my pocket almost every day. For PCs, laptops, tablets, e-readers etc I can't see this ever being a problem. It's not just phones, remember.
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- 2143 3y agoI was wondering the same thing. This is the first time I'm hearing of lint-inside-port situation. Was I living under a rock?! This has never been a problem for me for both USB-C or lightning ports. But apparently — judging by comments here — this is a common complaint. About the ports themselves I don't care either way. I have no strong opinions about USB-C or lightning.
- Eldandan 3y agoYou and I have been living under a lint-free rock, apparently.