Apple has developed clever protection for iPhone devices, which is aimed at preventing 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” may also occur to 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 that it is faulty, 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

The connector is clogged

Over time, dust and dirt accumulate in the connectors. This causes the cable to contact 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.

With prolonged use, the USB connector may become clogged, so it must be cleaned periodically

Obviously, in such a situation it is necessary to clean the device. To do this you will need a regular wooden toothpick. Gently move it along the edges of the connector, without pressing hard, so as not to damage anything. After this, we try to connect the cable again.

To carry out 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.

Please remember that the cleaning procedure is carried out with the device turned off.

Cleaning the iPhone connector - video

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Using an uncertified cable

Many people prefer cheap Chinese cables, which are not only much cheaper in price, 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 will always be ways around this problem.

How to get around the "This accessory may not be supported" error

Without turning off the device

Disabling a device

1. Turn off the device completely.
2. Connect one end of the cable to the connector and the other to the network or computer.
3. Turn on iPhone, iPad or iPod. It will start charging and you will be able to synchronize 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

Jailbreaking means gaining full access to the iOS file system. This operation can be done using programs.

With the release of iOS 7, all users of the new iPhones that use the proprietary Lightning charging connector experienced certain problems when using non-original chargers and cables. This is due, first of all, to the design of the connector itself, which contains several microcircuits, one of which is responsible for checking the chip located in each Lightning wire for originality.

Cable certification identification is provided by software processes built into iOS. At the same time, it is worth noting that verification mechanisms are regularly updated and it very often happens that iPhone stopped charging after updating the software version. But it also happens that the phone stops accepting charge even when using certified accessories.

What to do if your iPhone stops charging

If there are a few tricks that can fix this:

• A temporary solution to the situation if the iPhone is not charging with a non-original cable can be to turn off and then turn on the phone with the Lightning cable connected. In this case, there is a chance that the iPhone will start charging.
• Another option is to do the following: Unplug the power adapter, turn your iPhone into airplane mode, and then reconnect the Lightning cable to the device. If your phone starts charging, you can turn off airplane mode.

If the iPhone still won't charge, there is a possibility of hardware problems.

Let's look at the main options.

Lightning connector is clogged

This is the simplest and most easily solved option. Very often, during operation, dirt and dust particles get into the connector, which over time roll off and disrupt the contact between the connector and the wire. In this case, the iPhone may either stop charging, or the charging process will occur incorrectly - for example, the phone can only charge in a certain position of the wire.

To solve this problem, you need to clean the charger connector, which can be done either independently (but this must be done extremely carefully so as not to damage the contact group of the connector) or at a service center. In a service center, cleaning the Lightning connector is done using compressed air, special reagents and lint, which allows for the highest quality cleaning.

Malfunction of the lower cable / damage to the connector

If the iPhone stops charging, the reason for this may be a malfunction of the lower cable with the charger connector. This occurs due to mechanical damage, oxidation of the cable contacts on the board or connector contacts after moisture, or a microcrack on the cable. In any of these cases, the cable assembly with the charger connector is replaced. In our service center, replacing the lower cable of an iPhone with a charger connector costs from 1,500 rubles (depending on the iPhone model) and is usually completed within an hour from the moment of contact.

Battery fault

Very often, the reason that the iPhone does not charge is a malfunction of the battery, which may lose capacity during operation or begin to polymerize due to exposure to external factors or conditions of use.

The first signs that the battery will soon need to be replaced are a decrease in battery life, the phone turning off with an incorrect charge indication (an iPhone may turn off at 20-30% of the displayed battery charge). In the future, if such problems persist long enough, the battery may stop charging and will need to be replaced.

Charge controller malfunction

The charge controller is a microcircuit on the board that is responsible for the correct operation of the iPhone's power circuits. Most often, incorrect operation of the controller can be caused by the use of low-quality accessories used to charge the device, or a power surge in the network during charging. This problem can occur on any generation of iPhone, but most often problems with the charge controller occur on the iPhone 5 and iPhone 5s.

In such cases, complex board repairs are required at the component level: in most cases, this is solved by replacing the charge controller chip. Please note that such operations can only be performed efficiently if you have specialized equipment, and the technician must have extensive experience in carrying out complex board repairs. Otherwise, there is a possibility of making things even worse - it is not uncommon for people to turn to the specialists of our service center who have already received unqualified service elsewhere.

What to do if the wire does not charge your iPhone

Hello! There is one more problem on the current agenda. What to do (or not do) when your iPhone won't charge? In this article we will look at the probable prerequisites for this and try to find a solution for each of them. BYPASSING PASSWORD IN iOS 10 or what to do if you forgot. So, if your iPhone has finished charging, sit back and read until the very end... I'm sure one of the tips below will help you.

As you have already figured out, there are more than several circumstances why an iPhone may not charge. Below I have collected the most common of them. Let's start with the most “harmless” ones, and then move on to the “cardinal” ones... Follow the stated order, and every time try to implement what you read. I'm sure some of the tips will definitely help you charge your iPhone.

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Reason #0: Software (firmware) glitch

Believe it or not, almost always the reason for an iPhone not charging lies in the software (firmware), and not in the hardware. If the iPhone doesn't work anymore Question: The iPhone turned off and won't turn on, what should I do? If you didn't know, there is a controller inside the iPhone (a chip on a board) that is responsible for charging the battery. What to do if Xiaomi Redmi 4 Pro freezes and does not respond. This controller works under the guidance of software. Thus, when you connect the cord to the iPhone, power is supplied not directly to the battery, but first to the board with the controller, which in turn obeys the program built into the phone.

What can we do? And the fact is that the software component of the iPhone recognizes when a power source is connected to the phone and gives a command to the controller to start charging. If the software is frozen, no command will be issued and your iPhone will not charge.

To solve this problem, a hard reboot of the device usually helps. To do this, simultaneously hold down the Home and Power buttons for at least 30 seconds.

• If you need to reboot your iPhone X or 8, read this article
• More detailed information on rebooting iPhone can be found here

Reason #1: Lightning port is dirty

80% of the population carries their phones in their pants or trouser pockets... I don’t know about you, but I regularly clean out all kinds of garbage from my jeans pockets... where does it come from? Moreover, this garbage (dust, lint, hair, etc.) tries to sneak into any crevice of my iPhone.

Imagine! This is the first reason why the iPhone may not charge. You can’t even imagine how much lint and dust gets into the Lightning charging connector! The accumulated compressed dust does not allow the Lightning plug to fit properly into the connector hole, which leads to the problem above. Don't believe me?

Try this! Take a wooden toothpick and gently clean out any accumulated debris from the Lightning connector. What to do if it doesn’t charge, you need to try charging the phone using another one. In this article I will tell you what to do if the iPhone does not charge, but shows that it is charging, I will describe the reasons for this problem. Try to “pick out” charging holes from both corners. Proceed with extreme caution to avoid damaging the contacts. You will be shocked when you see how much “felt” we managed to get. After that, blow out the connector and connect the charger. What to do if your iPhone won't charge. If the phone is very low, it may take up to 15 minutes before it shows the first signs of life.

Reason #2: USB port is faulty

If you are trying to charge your iPhone from a USB port, the first thing you should do is check if it works. My work Windows laptop has a couple of USB connectors from which the iPhone does not charge at all. I don’t know what this is connected with, but the phone does not receive a charge. It seems that 5V power is not supplied to these USB ports at all.

Some information for general development:
- Regular USB the port has an output voltage of 5V and a current of 0.5A
- Standard for comparison iPhone charging outputs 5V and 1A
- Well and iPad charger outputs 5V and 2A

Try this! If this is your case, try another USB port or connect your iPhone to a regular 220V charger. If your charger also doesn't charge your iPhone, read on for the next possible reason.

Reason #3: Charger/cable is faulty

The iPhone cable does not charge. Repair

The most common USB cable malfunction iPhone charging. ok... what if the original Apple charger doesn't charge the iPhone either? Then it was time to check the Lightning cable. I disassemble and repair in a few minutes

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In this video, we'll tell you what could be causing the Apple charging cable to not work correctly. iPhone,iPod,.

OK, I won't be original when I say that Real Apple chargers are quite expensive. It’s another matter if you buy an iPhone charger on AliExpress (from China) - after all, it will cost you several times cheaper. BUT! BUT! BUT! I strongly do not recommend doing this! Do NOT buy or use cheap Chinese non-original chargers under any circumstances. Based on reviews from friends and personal experience, I can assure you that Chinese chargers will sooner or later play a cruel joke on your device if they don’t drive it into a “wooden box.” You must realize for yourself that " cheaper doesn't mean better“, and when it’s almost for nothing, doubts about the quality creep in.

So, if your iPhone does not charge from a Chinese (non-original) charger, I would DID NOT further EXPERIMENT and would try GET A REAL ORIGINAL CHARGER FROM APPLE. Everything should be clear here.

Okay - okay... what if the original Apple charger doesn't charge the iPhone either? Then it was time to check the Lightning cable. My iPhone won't turn on, what should I do? What to do if the iPad or iPhone does not turn on and is on fire. Again, from personal experience, even the original cables that come with the iPhone fail over time. To be honest, the original cables are quite fragile to begin with. If you do not use them carefully enough, frequent bending will damage not only the outer plastic braid, but also the conductive “cores.” WHAT TO DO IF THE SENSOR DOES NOT WORK. I recently threw out my original cable because it began charging the iPhone to no more than 60%.

I have nothing against the lightning cables they sell on AliExpress. Here they either charge or not. Do you know how much an original 1m long lightning cable costs in the Apple Store? Fabulous 19. “modem mode” and what to do if it doesn’t exist. Wow! For this money you can purchase at least three excellent certified cables that will charge your iPhone without any problems. I tried a bunch of cables - from cheap ones for 0.99 to expensive ones for 10 from different manufacturers, and I can recommend you a really cool lightning cable from Ugreen (link to AliExpress).

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“This cable or accessory is not certified...”

Some of you have probably already encountered the message “ This cable or accessory is not certified and is not guaranteed to work reliably with this iPhone." There may be several reasons for this, and we will consider them in a separate article. I will only say one thing - starting with iOS 7, Apple has taught its devices to recognize the authenticity of USB cables. As I wrote earlier, a special chip is installed in the Lightning cable plug that allows the iPhone (iPad) to recognize the origin of this cable. The Chinese, of course, learned to counterfeit Lightning chips, but with the release of iOS 7, Apple changed the rules of the game again. Therefore, try to use original chargers...

Try this! Use known-good original chargers and Lightning cables. If they don’t help, most likely one of the iPhone components has failed. Read about it below.

Reason #4: iPhone Battery

Any battery is a consumable item... This means that batteries do not last forever and require periodic replacement. I recently replaced the battery of my MacBook Air because... The battery completely stopped holding a charge and it became impossible to use the computer without a cord.

This can also happen with the iPhone, although it is quite rare. Why doesn't the iPhone charge? If the original Apple charger doesn't charge either, what should I do? What to do if Xiaomi freezes, the method really doesn’t work. The sensor doesn’t work. What happens if you charge your phone with a non-original charger... More likely, phones that are four or five years old are susceptible to this diagnosis, because... The battery, if it fails, does so gradually until it fails completely.

Replacing an iPhone battery is not a tricky task, but it does require some tools. Instructions for replacement are again available on ifixit.com.

If your device is fairly new, then I don't think the problem is with the battery. Very often people contact me who charged their devices with power supplies of unknown origin, and ended up having a problem. Usually in this case the charging controller or power controller fails. But more on that below. See reason #5.

Reason #5: iPhone components are faulty

Well, the last reason for today why the iPhone does not charge is internal component failure. Yes, and don’t be surprised - this is a fairly common reason! Most often, either the battery or the power/charge controller fails. You can find out what exactly failed you after diagnostics at a service center. In the comments below, many people complain that their iPhone does not charge at all, or loses its charge abnormally quickly, or gets very hot, or does not accept the cable - all these are signs of a faulty iPhone power/charging controller. I wrote in detail about replacing iPhone power and charging controllers in a separate article (link). Well, if you need to explain it manually, then essentially the U2 charging controller is a chip (microcircuit) on the iPhone board that can be replaced (resoldered) with a new one. In normal service centers, this procedure does not cause any particular difficulties and costs from 2,500 to 4,000 rubles.

Try this! I can’t say right away what exactly went wrong in your case. You have a direct route to the service center. Be sure to check the functionality of your iPhone after replacing the charging controller or battery. Even new iPhone batteries (again, of Chinese origin) may be defective and not accept a charge. If the iPhone turns off in the cold and does not turn on and what to do if the iPhone is frozen. But not. What to do if your iPhone turns off and won’t turn on. Or maybe the technician mistakenly replaced one component and never discovered the real problem. Therefore, ask the service center to connect your iPhone to a power source and make sure that the phone turns on and the charge indicator has reached at least a couple of percent.

In any case, write in the comments which method helped you. If your iPhone still won't charge, write to me about it and I'll try to find another solution for you. What to do if the iPhone thinks, Ways to recognize non-original headphones. We are always at the same place, so come and ask. In order not to lose touch, subscribe to updates using the form below, as well as to our group in contact.
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Is it possible to charge an iPhone with a non-original Chinese charger? This question interests many users of iOS devices, for example, when they find themselves at a party without their charger. We will tell you in this article what risks arise and how to protect your device from damage.

Not long ago, the media spread the news about the death of a Chinese woman who was using her iPhone while charging. As it turned out, she was killed by a large current discharge that arose due to a sharp drop in voltage in the network. The non-original power supply could not withstand the load and produced all 220 volts instead of the required 5, which was the cause of the girl’s death. This case is rather an exception to the rule, this happens extremely rarely, but it still happens, it is difficult to insure against this.

What happens 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 smartphone will remain safe and sound, but there are still risks, we will list them.

Risks of using non-original memory

• The most harmless thing is strong heating; usually, other than discomfort, there are no serious consequences.
• A Chinese charger may simply not work, the iPhone may display the message “this cable or accessory is not certified” and that’s all. You will simply throw away money on a low-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 specialists and up to 3000 from official representatives of the company.
• A burnt-out power controller U2 IC is responsible for properly filling the phone 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 possibly a full-fledged fire, with the loss of all property. It is worth remembering the stories of exploding batteries on Samsung.
• An electric shock is possible, but it is negligible.
• There is a risk of damage to other microcircuits inside the smartphone as a result of a short circuit, it depends on your luck, it is difficult to predict what exactly will fail.

Therefore, before using a non-original charger, it is better to think twice and spend an extra 500 rubles on the original, rather than then pay for the repair of burnt-out iPhone modules.

Double-edged sword

However, you need to understand that not every 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 purchase such a cord. At a minimum, you will face the error “this cable is not certified”; at a maximum, read about the risks in the previous section. It is better to choose a more expensive charger, at least from 500-600 rubles, there is a chance to buy a quality item without falling into an outright Chinese fake.

If the situation forces you to charge your phone with a different charger than the standard charger, use it; most likely, nothing bad will happen in 1-2 times. You should not do this systematically; the chance of damage to the device 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 necessary to choose the right power supply for your cell phone. It should be taken into account that the iPhone itself regulates the current using the U2 power controller; most often it is this that suffers from voltage surges and burns out.

A standard Apple smartphone battery requires a charge current of 0.3 to 2 amperes and a voltage of 5 - 5.5 volts.

1. If these values ​​are exceeded, various hardware problems may occur. These are burnt-out modules, failed displays, dead batteries and other unpleasant breakdowns.
2. At values ​​below these indicators, charging will take a very long time, up to 6-7 hours. Therefore, it is not recommended to use weak power supplies.

Using a computer's USB port

Can I charge my iPhone from a computer's USB port? Quite, since the computer power supply is famous for its reliability and ability to output 5 volts, without strong power surges that are fatal for a mobile phone.

Some models of laptop and PC motherboards can produce a current of 2 amperes, which corresponds to the official specification of Apple smartphones. It is quite safe to charge from such USB ports; it does not harm your phone in any way.

Charging from a car power supply

What happens if you charge your iPhone using a car power supply? By analogy with conventional power adapters, if you buy a cheap Chinese one, problems are possible, but if you buy a high-quality branded accessory, there will be no problems.

Car adapters from 12 volt to 4 volt usually cost from 400 rubles for a medium-quality set and from 1000 rubles for premium models. We repeat, buy for 100 rubles. The product from Chinese manufacturers is not worth it, you will burn not only your phone, but also your car.

Conclusion

You can charge your iPhone with a non-original charger, just be careful; you don’t need to do it systematically. It’s definitely not worth charging your iPhone every day with a Chinese charger, what can happen, read the section about risks, everything is explained there in detail.

So which charger is best to use to charge your gadget? It’s best to use the original one, so you eliminate the risk of burning the insides of the device.

If the standard power adapter or its cord is damaged, the message “this cable or accessory is not certified” may appear; repairing the cable will be useless; it is easier to purchase a new one. A warning may pop up every time you connect a non-native charger. Apple introduced a message with the advent of iOS 7 to protect smartphone users from “amateur activity” with Chinese counterfeits.

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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Due to the high cost of original iPhone chargers in the market, people are facing a lot of problems. They cannot afford such luxury, and for this reason many people are forced to buy cheap Chinese chargers, realizing that they still have no other choice. There is a case when a mobile device may not be charged from a non-original cable; this article will tell us what to do in such cases and what needs to be done. Having been in such a situation, a person immediately thinks about how to cope with the problem that has arisen.

What to do when the battery does not charge from a non-original cable?

It turned out that although this is a common problem, there is a common way to solve the problem. It is enough to switch your mobile device to a mode called “ Airplane mode", and see that charging begins. After this, we transfer the device to its usual state and enjoy the result.

It happens that some people, who are most likely lucky in life, do not have any difficulties using non-original cables. They charge everything and are happy with the result.

Where did these difficulties begin? It turned out that even since the release of iOS 7, people have noticed that after the update, Chinese chargers stop working correctly. But now a solution to the problem has been found, all you have to do is use it.