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The iPhone says this accessory is not certified. This cable or accessory is not certified... Fixing the error “This accessory may not be supported”

So, you once again needed to recharge your Apple device, but this time the message “This accessory may not be supported” appeared on its display. What kind of error is this, why it occurred and how to fix it - we will look at all this in our article today.

Causes of the error "This accessory may not be supported"

For this problem, there are usually several possible causes:

Cheap replacement for the original Lightning cable from Apple. Some substitutes can work great and last a long time. However, some of them are categorically rejected by the iPhone or iPad.
Damage to the original Lightning cable. It's no secret that Lightning cables wear out incredibly quickly. Some users claim that less than six months pass before their Lightning cable (the place near the connector) wears out and becomes unusable.
The charging port of the device is damaged or dirty. Dust, dirt, or moisture may have gotten into the port under the Lightning cable, causing the “This accessory may not be supported” error to appear.

Fixing the error “This accessory may not be supported”

Reconnecting the Lightning cable

So, in most cases this problem can be solved quite simply. First of all, you should try to simply reconnect your device to the Lightning cable several times to try to get rid of the error. Some users claim that after they reconnected the charger to their iPhone or iPad several times, the “This accessory may not be supported” error went away.

Change USB port on Mac or PC

Let's say you encounter the "This accessory may not be supported" error while connecting your iPhone or iPad to your PC/Mac. A possible cause of this problem could be a faulty USB port.

Try connecting your Apple device to a different USB port and see what happens. If the connection error has disappeared, then perhaps you are experiencing some problems directly with the USB port itself on your computer/MacBook.

Some users strongly recommend trying the following: Connect a Lightning cable to your iPhone or iPad. Wait until the display shows the "This accessory may not be supported" error again. Then reboot your device with the charging cable connected. Once it turns back on, check for the error. Like this in a cunning way people get around this problem from time to time.

The trick with the error message

So, if none of the above helped to solve the error “This accessory is probably not supported,” then you can resort to one small trick with its message itself. Connect the Lightning cable to your Apple device and wait until the error appears.

As soon as it appears, press and hold the “Close” button on the display, and then disconnect the Lightning cable from the device. Then connect again and see if the problem has been fixed. This method It helps very few people, but, as users note, sometimes it works.

Cleaning the charging port on your device

As we have already stated in the reasons, the “This accessory may not be supported” error may appear due to a dirty charging port on your iPhone or iPad. The problem can be solved by simply cleaning the connection port.

Take something like a paperclip and carefully try to clear the Lightning connector on the device of anything that may be there. Perhaps dust has collected there or something has gotten in there that prevents installation correct connection with the device.

Once you're done cleaning, try connecting the Lightning cable to your iPhone or iPad again. Pollution is the second most common cause of this problem. However, if this was not the case, then we have sad news for you.

Replacing the Lightning cable

Ok, nothing obviously works and you can't charge your Apple phone or tablet. Using the method of elimination, it’s not hard to guess what the cause of the error “This accessory is probably not supported” is - a Lightning cable or a port for it on the device.

If you are using a third-party cable, not from Apple, then try replacing it with the original one. Yes, such a solution will cost you much more, but it will definitely solve the problem. If you are using an original cable, it could simply be damaged. Apple users constantly complain that the Lightning cable breaks down incredibly quickly. In this case, you will need to find a new Lightning cable.

Well, if you realized that the problem is not in the cable, then it definitely lies in the port on the device. It could have been damaged due to some event, after which connecting the charger to the phone became impossible. If you think this is the case, we recommend that you contact a service center.

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When you charge your iPhone or iPad using the Lightning connector, a notification may appear on the screen that says " This cable or accessory is not certified and is not guaranteed to work reliably with this iPhone." Usually after this charging stops. What's the matter?

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Below we will tell you about the three most likely reasons why you might see such a message - and explain what you need to do in such a situation.

Before we begin, we will suggest you to do a simple procedure: first remove and then insert the cable back into the connector of the iPhone and iPad. It also wouldn't hurt to try connecting to a different USB port or outlet. If in your case there is a random system error(this also happens), this will help. If not, read on.

Reason #1. Use of non-original accessories

Most often, the above message appears when a non-original accessory is used - a cheap replacement for official Apple equipment. Users are trying to save on branded products - they cost a lot of money even before the crisis - and buy much cheaper accessories from nameless manufacturers. Sometimes these things work, sometimes they don't.

What to do? You can try to bypass the protection. For this:

Connect the cable to your iPhone or iPad;
Click Close when the message “This cable or accessory is not certified and is not guaranteed to work with this iPhone” appears.
Unlock your iPhone or iPad;
Click Close again when iOS displays the warning window;
Now - without blocking! — unplug the cable from the phone or tablet connector;
Reconnect the cable.

An alternative (and much safer for your device) option is to buy a cable that is guaranteed to work and won't harm your iPhone or iPad! There are always cheaper third-party accessories that work great—for example, the AmazonBasics Apple Certified Lightning Cable costs just $9.99. In general, you can recognize high-quality accessories by the logo with the inscription Made for iPhone / iPod / iPad(“Made for iPhone/iPod/iPad”) on the packaging.

Reason #2. Cable damage

The message “This cable or accessory is not certified and is not guaranteed to work reliably with this iPhone” may also appear because the accessory is simply broken. Possible reasons: The cable has been exposed to water, has become a victim of corrosion or physical impact. In this case, it will have to be replaced with a new one - for example, with a legal and quite affordable alternative from Amazon or other manufacturers.

Reason #3. Garbage

A much less common, but still real reason is a physical obstacle to charging. The port can become clogged with crumbs, threads/lint, or any other contents from your pockets. This happens more often with the iPhone, but there are similar complaints from iPad users online. What to do? The solution is obvious - check the ports for stuck debris and clean them of foreign objects (for example, with a toothpick). If you don’t have confidence in your abilities, turn to specialists.

What to do if the wire does not charge your iPhone

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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 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 press Home buttons and Power for at least 30 seconds.

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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?

Reason #2: USB port is faulty

If you are trying to charge your iPhone from USB port Well, the first thing you should do is check if it works. On my working Windows The 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 supply to these USB ports not served 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

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OK, I won't be original when I say that real charging device Apples 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. According to 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 “ 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 consumables... 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.

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In the comments on our site, readers are still asking questions related to the use of USB cables for iPhone and iPad. Some people complain that a message appears on or on the smartphone screen stating that “this cable or accessory is not supported or certified.” In this case, the device does not charge and does not synchronize, restore or updating the gadget also fails. Why do Apple smartphones and tablets not like some USB cables and what can be done about it?

These messages first appeared in iOS 7 on the iPhone 5 - “This accessory may not be supported.” On iOS 8 and later, the content of the message has changed slightly - “This cable or accessory is not certified and is not guaranteed to work reliably with this iPhone.” There are several reasons:

1. You are using a non-original and non-certified USB cable.

The Lightning connector only looks simple from the outside; under its shell there is a microcircuit with 4 microchips. We don’t fully know how they work and what a particular one is intended for, but it is reliably known that this controller:

Switches the contacts to which the iPhone is connected - the Lightning connector is double-sided and is inserted into the connector on either side.
Responsible for the secure transfer of information between the device and the computer when synchronizing with iTunes, restoring and updating iOS.
Limits voltage and current when charging the device.

Yes, the original Lightning cable is too expensive, for example, in Russian App Store They are asking 1,590 rubles for it. And this is for 1 meter of wire and two connectors, one of which is the simplest (USB).

Manufacturers of accessories spoke out in defense of user interests and offered analogues. However, “cable is different” and in pursuit of the lowest possible cost, some manufacturers (mostly Chinese) “forget” to add the necessary microchips to the Lightning connectors so that they at least comply with the MFi license. What kind of license is this?

MFi(short for " Made for iPhone/iPod/iPad" - Made for iPod/iPhone/iPad) is an Apple licensing program for manufacturers of accessories compatible with the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad.

Made for iPod/iPhone/iPad means that this cable or accessory has been specifically designed to connect to your iPod, iPhone, or iPad and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. .

Apple vouches for certified cables and accessories, for which it receives appropriate royalties from each unit, which means they are safe for your device (theoretically).

In addition to the price, original Apple USB cables have serious problems with durability: they quickly fray and break.

I myself stopped using the original Lightning cable from the iPhone 5s in favor of the black Juicies+ with lightning connector and I don’t regret it at all.

So, to ensure that your iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad are charged at the appropriate voltage and current, and sync without errors, use at least a certified Lightning cable. It is cheaper than the original one. But, if you do not have such an opportunity, there is a way, like Apple protection, to charge, synchronize and use the cheapest cables.

"The cable is not certified." What to do?

In some cases it is enough:

Sometimes you need this:

For jailbroken devices in Cydia, find and install the “Support Unsupported Accessories 8” or “Unauthorized Lightning Cable Enabler” tweak.

Remember that the problem cannot be completely eliminated in this way - this is only a temporary solution. Apple can always block the “singed” cable at the iOS level. In addition, you risk running into an expensive replacement of the power controller - the cost of the service starts at $80.

Therefore, we strongly recommend using either an original accessory or a certified one (for example, any owner of an iPhone 5 and later models can afford one).

There are times when the warning “This cable or accessory is not certified and is not guaranteed to work reliably with this iPhone” appears even when connecting the original cable, for example, if...

2. USB cable is damaged

If you are definitely using the original cable, and the ill-fated message still appears on the screen, your cable may simply be damaged.

If there are no visible signs of damage, to check, take a known intact (and, of course, original) cable and check the operation of your device with it. If it works, replace the cable with a new one.

3. The connector on the iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad is clogged

We have already written about this situation in. The bottom line is that various debris gets into the connector on an iPhone or iPad (this is especially true for Lightning connectors) and accumulates there for a long time. At some point, there is so much debris that it breaks the cable contact in the connector - and, accordingly, a corresponding warning appears. The solution is to carefully clean the debris from the connector. To do this, you can use a toothpick or a cotton swab moistened with alcohol. I advise you to clean the Lightning connector with your iPhone turned off.

Conclusion

And finally. Since 2008, I have always used the original cables to charge and sync my iPhone and iPad - it's safe and reliable. But if one of them was damaged and failed, I didn’t buy the other original one - it was expensive. Instead, I used a certified one, which I advise you to do. If you don’t have one at hand, you can charge the device once or twice with the cheapest cable, but don’t abuse it - the “unexpected” can sneak up unnoticed.

Comrades from the United States of America are increasingly fighting for copyrights. In the bourgeoisie, licensing is held in high esteem, as well as only original gadgets and devices. Therefore, the appearance of errors and warnings about certification of cables and accessories not news for the owner of an iPhone, iPad or iPod.

The world-famous company Apple has gone further than others in this. Starting with the new, seventh generation of iOS operating systems, the ability to connect a smartphone or tablet using cheap Chinese USB cables has disappeared. When connecting a non-original cord, a message appears that This cable or accessory is not certified and may not work correctly with this device.. At the same time, if in beta versions of the system the gadget simply warned about the problem, now it blocks the unwanted cable.

There are three workarounds for the error if the message “This cable or accessory is not certified” appears.

1) The simplest, but also unreliable. This method does not always work. But you don’t need to make any special efforts to try it.

You should connect your phone to the network using a USB cable.
Click “close” when an error message appears.
Unlock the gadget and press the same button in the warning window.
Disconnect the cable from the network and then connect it back.
Click the “close” button again in the message about an uncertified cable.

The gadget will start charging. This method is explained by a bug in the device’s firmware and does not always work, but over time, Apple developers will be able to eliminate this trick.

2) Buy a special Chinese cable. The Celestial Empire is rich in so many talents. And now, craftsmen from China have managed to develop a cable that is not afraid of being blocked by an iPhone or iPad. The creators claim that usb type completely unimportant for their models; cords work equally well with all types of gadgets. How long Chinese new generation cables will be able to stay on the market is unknown. After all, Apple is also not standing still and will want to improve the program code to protect against fraudsters.

3) The most difficult, but this moment the most effective method. The Cydia store has released a special free tweak that will help you bypass the protection.

First, you need to jailbreak using the Evasi0n 7 utility. Instructions for working with it can be found on the Internet.
Next you should run with home screen Cydia and wait for the storage update. In the Manage tab, click on the Source button.
Add the following Internet address - http://parrotgeek.net/repo. The program will automatically download all the necessary data from the storage.
Find a tweak called Unauthorized Lightning Cable Enabler.
Update your device for the changes to take effect.

After these simple manipulations, the gadget will begin to charge even with the help of non-certified cables and accessories. This method is good because during beta testing of the seventh generation of iOS, it was in the shadows. And only after the official release operating system, the tweak appeared in public access. Consequently, Apple was unable to block the program's actions even before the system was released. It is possible that they will now add such a function to new version firmware. But folk craftsmen will come up with something new. As always happens in the struggle between pirates and copyright holders.

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