Magnetic cables are a good solution to this and other problems. The magnetic tip stays inserted at all times, preventing lint infiltration.
Still have some working iPad 1 chargers (fat lightning).
The other style is oval shaped, and those would obviously be incompatible.
And what's the worst that happens? I might eventually have to switch to normal, horrible cables, like you use every single day? Enjoy wearing out your cables and devices...
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