Apple has developed a clever security feature for iPhone devices that aims to prevent their owners from using unofficial accessories. This caution is explained by the fact that third-party devices can damage the smartphone. However, the error "This cable or accessory is not certified" can also occur among ardent fans of Apple products. What is the reason for this and how to fix the problem?
USB cable is damaged
If you are using the original cable and the message still appears on the screen, then there is a possibility that the accessory is damaged (small defects are not always noticeable). To finally verify its malfunction, you can connect the same (original) one. If the message disappears, then it's time to change the cable.
If there are any defects, the cable must be replaced.
Clogged connector
Over time, dust and dirt accumulate in the connectors. This causes a violation of the contacts of the cable with the device and, as a result, the error "This cable or accessory is not certified." This problem is especially relevant for Lightning inputs, since they do not have any protection.
After prolonged use, the USB port can become clogged, so it needs to be cleaned periodically.
Obviously, in such a situation, it is necessary to clean the device. To do this, you need a regular wooden toothpick. Gently draw it along the edges of the connector, without pressing hard, so as not to damage anything. After that, we try to connect the cable again.
For the procedure, you can also use a cotton swab moistened with alcohol (not water). The main thing is not to use metal objects for such purposes, which can scratch the connector and damage the contacts.
It should be remembered that the cleaning procedure is carried out with the device turned off.
Cleaning the iPhone connector - video
https://www.youtube.com/embed/2i6cysxp0aM
Using an Uncertified Cable
Many people prefer cheap Chinese cables, which are not only much more affordable, but also have a greater variety of models. However, Apple products skillfully recognize uncertified accessories and display a corresponding error on the screen, while prohibiting any actions: charging the device or transferring data. But there are always ways around this problem.
How to get around the "This accessory is probably not supported" error
Without turning off the device
Disconnecting a device
- Turn off the device completely.
- Connect one end of the cable to the connector, and the other to the network or computer.
- Turn on iPhone, iPad or iPod. It will start charging and you will be able to sync it with your PC.
If you pull out the cable, the message will appear again and again and you will have to repeat the previous steps.
iPhone can be charged even with an uncertified cable
Jailbreaking iPhone
Jailbreak is getting full access to the iOS file system. This operation can be done with the help of programs.
Unfortunately, Apple's Lightning cable is not eternal, sooner or later it will fail. If this has already happened, then you probably thought about what cables are suitable for replacing the original one, it might be worth picking up something cheaper, but how to be sure of the quality of the cord. Suddenly, a low-quality cable will damage Apple equipment, because you can’t recklessly buy the first one that comes across Chinese cord.
Here we will look at what are the best offers for cable products today, compare the price-quality positions, taking into account the fact that the cable should be ideal for the Apple iPad, even if it is not original. It's no secret that there is such that the iPad does not charge even from a non-original cable.
We agree that the choice is not easy when a real cable costs from 1500-2000 rubles, and a non-original one can be purchased, for example, for no more than 500 rubles. Let's try to find out why the native cord is so expensive and whether the original cable can be replaced with a non-original, but high-quality and cheap one.
Initially, the right to Lightning, in particular to its connector, is assigned to Apple , so other serious companies cannot produce their own products using the same connector without special permission from the author. These are the laws of business. If a company uses this technology in their products, they will be forced to pay Apple a $4 bribe for each cable. This is where the price comes in, as a certified cord shouldn't cost less than $4.
As we have already said, both certified and non-certified cables or good quality fakes are on sale. But the fact is that Apple took this moment into account and built a special chip into the Lightning connector that acts as an authenticator, and if an uncertified product is installed, it stops charging, so a corresponding entry appears on the screen of your Apple device: “an uncertified accessory is connected ".
So the company limits the possibility of using low-quality products in its equipment. On the one hand, this is certainly good, there are fewer problems with the iPad, and on the other hand, what kind of solution does exist. So, let's take a closer look at cable products.
Fakes of the original cable
The Apple MFI cord is familiar to everyone, quite dense and rigid, about a meter long. Unfortunately, this product is more often found on eBay as a fake product at a price of three dollars a piece, and its packaging may look like the original, while its real price is about $19.
The advanced Aliexpress store will offer you a cheap analogue for just some 400-500 rubles. But, what is different, the cable does not look so rigid and is comparatively thin and flat. On its surface you can find unpleasant burrs. The cables are available in different colors and are standard one meter in length.
An interesting option is the KALUOS cable, which is distributed in all online stores. Its appearance looks reassuring: it is quite thick and rigid on its own with an aluminum connector, giving the appearance of a cable of excellent quality. At the same time, the cord has two colors: gold and silver, and the length reaches up to 1.5 meters. The price, in turn, is around $3.
A good analogue is the Belkin cable, which is not inferior to the original in terms of rigidity and thickness, however, it also has many fakes. If the price for the original cord is about $19, then it is sold on Internet sites from two to ten dollars. At the same time, Lightning itself The connector accurately displays the original. And what distinguishes the original from the fake is only its price and often its length, which is slightly larger than that of the real one.
Another in-demand power cord with Lightning connector is Nillkin cable , which is made quite high quality, on the package there is a code with a secret password for the original verification. Outwardly massive, while flat, but flexible. A special strap is made on the cord itself, which allows you to lay the cord neatly. Its length is more than a meter, and it is made in different colors.
Price on Aliexpress starts at four and a half dollars. However, it is disappointing that such a brand is not in the database certified by Apple, therefore, unfortunately, it is difficult to guarantee its quality, although in practice it has proven itself very well.
It is worth noting another worthy, but nameless product, only 23 cm long, which differs from all in that it simultaneously has three of the most popular connectors: Lightning, USB and Apple 30-pin. Outside, the tee can be made in fabric, and also have backlight properties. At the same time, it has an average rigidity, it can even be classified as flexible, and accordingly it is a rather thick cord.
A popular product on the digital technology market has become a meter-long Lightning cord with Blaze marking. Sellers pass it off as original and guarantee 100% quality. Unfortunately, it is not present in the list certified by the company, but outwardly it is very similar to the original. If you look closely, you can see the differences in the cord, for example, that it is a little thin in appearance.
As for the fairly common types of cheap fakes, the price for which balances at the level of one dollar or less, for example, in the popular Aliexpress online store, of course, no one will undertake to guarantee their quality, because the price speaks for itself. However, it is precisely the price factor that plays a significant role in sales and, judging by their volumes, they exceed fifty thousand, so such products always have a high sales rating.
Appearance of such Lightning -cords are quite similar to the original, but still the connector looks very rough, the cord itself has a thin appearance, ugly burrs on the connectors along the edges, their length can vary from one to two meters. The price for such cables in Moscow ranges from 200 to 500 rubles.
Certified cables
Unlike cheap fakes for $ 2-4, you can purchase a relatively inexpensive, but certified MFi - Lemfo cable one meter long. In addition, it completely coincides with the original in all respects. It is distinguished from the original only by the “lemfo” marking. For this identical template, they ask for eight to ten dollars.
In the same pricing policy, there is another high-quality analogue - a two-meter or even five-meter one with a Lightning connector, a fairly thick and at the same time quite flexible YourCharger cable . However, the disadvantage of this cable is that it has the ability to charge and connect to Apple products, but it cannot synchronize data between devices, which makes buying a cable half useless.
The certified analogue of Snowkids, deservedly appreciated by many buyers, is represented by a strong and thick cord 1.3 meters long. The rigidity of the cable is quite high, and the connectors look weighty. The price varies around eight to ten dollars. Of course, in China you can buy it much cheaper, but in the domestic market it is a worthy economical ally of the original.
There is a worthy successor in the base of Apple certified products - the MFi cord marked "ESK" . Outwardly, in terms of design and length, it completely coincides with the "apple" original. There are no logos on it, including the standard Apple entry "Designed by Apple ... ". But the most important thing is that the price for it is two times lower and amounts to $10. You can buy it on the Chinese site JD.
I would like to note another fairly high-level LG cable that has a micro-USB connector, but it comes with a small adapter to Lightning . By the way, such adapters are also both certified and not.
conclusions
As we can see, the variety of offered certified and non-certified products with a Lightning connector is quite large, since only a fraction of those cables offered by Chinese manufacturers are listed here. It is possible to understand without testing the quality of such products only superficially. What threatens the use of low-quality cable in the work of the iPad?
The fact is that, using a non-certified device in your work, your iPad may simply not accept it and such an acquisition will become useless. And the second dangerous reason is the possibility of the iPad breaking down due to the wrong voltage level entering it, since one creator knows what voltage a cheap Chinese cable conducts, so if the current is exceeded, you can damage your tablet forever.
If you are ready to take a chance and buy a non-certified, but recommended Lightning cable, then you should remember some connection features. In particular, when the entry "This cable is not certified ..." appears when you connect the cord, close this window and unlock your iPad, if the window with the entry reappears, then also click the "Close" button. Next, disconnect the cable and turn it on again, while doing nothing else with the tablet. Thus, the device should see the cord and start charging. If you see that there is still no charge, then repeat the procedure again.
Is it possible to charge an iPhone with a non-original Chinese charger? This question interests many users of iOs devices, for example, being away without their charger. What risks arise and how to save your device from damage, we will tell in this article.
Not so long ago, the media spread the news about the deceased Chinese woman who used the iPhone while charging. As it turned out, she was killed by a large discharge of current that arose due to a sharp voltage drop in the network. The non-original power supply could not withstand the load, and instead of the prescribed 5 volts, it gave out all 220, which caused the girl's death. This case is rather an exception to the rule, this happens extremely rarely, but still it happens, it is difficult to insure against it.
What will happen if you charge an iPhone of any model with a non-original charger? Most likely, nothing bad will happen, in 99.99% of cases the owner and the smartphone will remain safe and sound, but there are still risks, let's list them.
Risks of using non-original memory
- The most harmless is strong heating, usually, except for discomfort, there are no serious consequences.
- The Chinese charger may simply not work, the iPhone may display the message “this cable or accessory is not certified” and that’s it. You will simply throw away money for poor quality ketai.
- Battery failure - if the cable is not certified by Apple, this can happen. The cost of the battery, for the bulk of Apple devices, is about 1000 rubles - from unofficial masters and up to 3000 from official representatives of the company.
- A burnt-out power controller U2 IC, it is he who is responsible for the correct filling of the phone's battery with energy. If this module breaks down, the cell phone stops loading and shows signs of life, you will have to spend money on resoldering it, and this is not a cheap pleasure. The cost of work and a chip can reach up to 5,000 rubles.
- Tube fire. You understand the consequences yourself, this is not only the complete destruction of the device, but also a full-fledged fire, with the loss of all property. It is worth remembering the stories with exploding batteries on Samsung.
- Possible electric shock, but it is negligible.
- There is a risk of damage to other microcircuits inside the smartphone, as a result of a short circuit, it already depends on your luck, it is difficult to predict what exactly will fail.
Therefore, before using a non-native charger, it is better to think and spend an extra 500 rubles on the original than to pay for the repair of burned-out iPhone modules later.
Double edged stick
However, you need to understand that not any non-original charger is evil in the first instance. If the seller offers a cable with a lighting connector for 100 rubles, it is better to refuse to buy such a cord. At a minimum, you are threatened with the “this cable is not certified” error, and at the maximum, read about the risks in the previous section. It is better to choose a charger that is more expensive, at least from 500-600 rubles, there is a chance to buy a quality item without falling for an outright Chinese fake.
If the situation forces you to charge your phone with a different charger than the standard one, use it, most likely, nothing bad will happen in 1-2 times. You should not do this systematically, the chance of damage to the apparatus increases significantly.
What voltage is used?
How many amps does it take to charge an iPhone battery? This question worries advanced Iphone owners. Information is needed to choose the right power supply for your cell phone. It should be borne in mind that the iPhone itself regulates the current strength, with the help of the U2 power controller, most often it is he who suffers from voltage drops and burns out.
For a standard Apple smartphone battery, a charge current of 0.3 to 2 amperes and a voltage of 5 to 5.5 volts are required.
- If these values are exceeded, various hardware problems are possible. These are scorched modules, failed displays, dead batteries and other unpleasant breakdowns.
- At values below these indicators, charging will take a very long time, up to 6-7 hours. Therefore, weak power supplies are not recommended.
Using the computer's USB port
Can I charge my iPhone from a USB port on my computer? Quite, since the computer power supply is famous for its reliability and ability to deliver 5 volts, without strong, fatal for a mobile phone, power surges.
Some models of laptop and PC motherboards can deliver 2 amps of current, which corresponds to the official specification for Apple smartphones. It is quite safe to charge from such USB ports, it does not threaten anything for the phone.
Charging from a car power supply
What happens if you charge your iPhone from a car power supply? By analogy with conventional power adapters, if you buy a cheap Chinese one, there may be problems, but if you buy a high-quality branded accessory, there will be no problems.
Car adapters from 12 volts to 4 volts usually cost from 400 rubles for a set of medium quality and from 1000 rubles for premium models. Again, buy for 100 r. the product of Chinese manufacturers is not worth it, burn not only the phone, but also the car.
Conclusion
You can charge an iPhone with a non-original charger, only carefully, you do not need to do it systematically. It’s definitely not worth charging an iPhone with a Chinese charger every day, what can happen, read the section about risks, everything is detailed there.
So what is the best charger to use to charge your gadget? Native is best, so you eliminate the risk of burning the insides of the device.
If the standard power adapter or its cord is damaged, “this cable or accessory is not certified” may appear, repairing the cable will be useless, it’s easier to purchase a new one. A warning may pop up every time you connect a non-native memory. Apple introduced a message with the advent of iOS 7 in order to protect smartphone users from "amateur" with Chinese fakes.
Careful handling of equipment will significantly extend its life, remember this. Good luck and see you on the pages of the site.
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“This cable or accessory is not certified…” is a message that you may not have personally encountered, but you must have heard about it. We all know how short-lived Apple's original lightining is and how expensive they are. Buying a cable not from the manufacturer is fraught with unpleasant consequences. They usually find out when it's too late. What to do if you find yourself in a similar situation? How to charge a pet? And why can such an alert occur if everything was in order up to this point?
Why do users buy replicas?
The purpose of buying a copy cable is understandable - the desire to save money. The Chinese-made analogue is cheaper than Apple products. At the same time, a frightening message with the text “This cable or accessory is not certified” sometimes does not appear immediately. Someone may have a question: how exactly does the phone recognize that the connected cord is not “native”?
The bottom line is that a special component is installed in a real original lightining - a microcontroller. One of its functions is to ensure that the charging and data transfer process can take place no matter which side you insert the cable. In Chinese replicas, this microcontroller is most likely missing. Alternatively, it is damaged or simply does not meet the requirements of the phone. Because of this, later problems arise.
What problems can arise from using such a cable?
As you can see, Apple strictly monitors the use of products not of its own manufacture. A special device does not allow charging, a message appears on the screen stating that this cable or accessory is not certified, so its reliability is not guaranteed.
Of course, one of the main reasons for this phenomenon is the monopoly on production. But the representatives themselves call another one, no less significant: a fake cable is almost guaranteed to cause serious harm to your iPhone. Firstly, if you use a Chinese replica, the "apple phone" may simply stop charging and connect to the computer. Usually at the most inopportune moment. Secondly, the original lightining is designed specifically for the iPhone. Using a fake can damage the "apple phone" due to a technical inconsistency. Then your losses will be much more serious than the cost of buying a new cable.
An easy way that can make a non-original cable work
Let's say a phone with a message on the screen stating that this cable or accessory is not certified is not charging. What to do if you can’t find a new wire for a replacement right now, but the phone must be charged? No one gives a 100% guarantee, but sometimes this method helps:
- First, try inserting the cable the other way.
- If all else fails, and the same message is on the screen, close it.
- Unlock your phone and the alert will pop up again. Close it again.
- Disconnect the wire, and then immediately insert it again.
- In some cases, after this, charging begins to occur normally.
How to charge the device with a copy by turning off the phone?
Another simple option, how you can try to make a non-original cable work:
- Connect the wire to the device. A warning will appear on the screen. But you should not pay attention and get the cable.
- Turn off your phone. At the same time, make sure that lighting remains connected.
- If this method is suitable for your phone, the charging process will begin. A disconnected device cannot check the cable and “notice” that this is a copy.
This cable or accessory is not certified: how to bypass through jailbreak?
This cable or accessory is not certified... You can also solve this problem through a jailbreak. The algorithm of actions is as follows:
- Jailbreak your phone.
- Launch Cydia and go to the Sources tab.
- Here you should find the item Support Unsupported Accessories 8. It is this modification that is responsible for activating support for non-original devices.
- This tweak is completely free. Feel free to click "Install".
- After rebooting the device, the changes made should take effect.
Now, when you connect the charger, the process should proceed without problems. The message may still appear. However, this will not affect the result.
What to do if the problem with the lace appeared from scratch?
Is your gadget not charging when it says "This cable or accessory is not certified"? What to do if yesterday you attached the same lace, and everything was fine? And are you sure of the noble origin of your cable? There may be several reasons:
- Over time, any technology deteriorates. The charger connector may have oxidized or become dirty. Perform a visual inspection. Dirt can be removed with any stick, but use sharp iron objects! This will only exacerbate the problem.
- Assess the condition of the wire itself. A message that this cable or accessory is not certified may appear even from the original model if it is damaged. The weakest points are the articulation points. Minor damage can be repaired. But if the shell is seriously broken, there is only one way - to the store.
Now, if the message “This cable or accessory is not certified” appears on the screen, you already know what to do. But it's better not to be stingy. Therefore advises you to buy original lighting. Otherwise, the consequences can be more serious than just a dead phone. Then the iPhone will have to be carried to a service center, which will entail even more expenses than buying the original cable. It is better to allocate a certain amount and buy the right lace than to pay twice later. By the way, the new cable can be further strengthened. Then it will last much longer.
