Good time! "This accessory is probably not supported" - almost every iPhone owner had to deal with such a system notification at least once. Most often, a smartphone says such unpleasant words to its owner in the case of connecting a non-original USB cable or a "semi-basement" adapter with Lighting to a 3.5 mm jack.

Regardless of the circumstances preceding this message, the result is the same: this cable is not certified, you cannot charge the device (listen to music), or (if it comes all the same about charging) the battery resource is restored not as it should. Disorder? Of course! Can this be fixed? Let's try ...

Let's figure out what to do in this situation.

Non-certified cable - can I use it and why buy it?

The bottom line is that original iPhone cables are quite expensive. With the release of the cord that comes with the kit, many owners, wanting to save money (moreover, quite noticeably), acquire a non-original analogue, mainly from Chinese manufacturers.

These cables have 2 problems:

• Firstly, they can easily become the reason that iPad (iPhone) and. In simple terms, you never know whether this wire will work or not. Moreover, it can break even without visible damage.
• Secondly, their use can cause significant harm to the "apple" gadget due to incorrect output voltage and other technical nuances.

That is why only an accessory marked “Made for iPhone / iPod / iPad” should be used in conjunction with an iPhone.

Along with this, even the presence of the above-mentioned inscriptions is not always a guarantee of authenticity. This is why accessories should be purchased exclusively from certified and verified retailers.

Be that as it may, regardless of the conditions that prompted you to buy a non-original wire (although it is possible that you acquired a fake, being misled), there is only one problem: the device is not charged with this Lighting cable - what should I do?

How to charge with a non-certified cable - step by step instructions

If your iPhone or iPad displays notifications about the connection of a non-certified accessory, try to solve the problem by following the steps in the following guide in sequence:

In most cases, the above instruction helps and everything works fine.

However, I would highly recommend using non-original charging exclusively as a temporary phenomenon - they are not very small and it is simply stupid to “kill” an expensive device in order to save 500-1000 rubles.

P.S. Do you almost always use a "real" wire? It is very wise and correct solution- support your position with "like"!

Part of users iPhone or iPad at least once in your life, yes, you have encountered an inscription on the screen of your gadget "This accessory is not certified to work with this iPhone."... At such moments, firstly, there is an understanding that favorite iPhone will now be discharged and turned off. Secondly, the brain begins to intensely think that this could happen to the cable.

Poor quality cable

The thing is, Lightning cables are quite expensive. Regular charging today costs 1,500 rubles on the official Apple website, and the version extended to two meters costs 2,300 rubles. Quite a lot of money, which becomes the reason for buying cheaper Chinese counterparts. Such cables are dangerous not only because they may not work correctly, but sometimes they can harm the device: incorrect voltage, etc. You should only buy accessories that bear the “Made for iPhone / iPod / iPad” mark or other confirmation from Apple. However, the Chinese do not take tricks, therefore the presence of such an inscription cannot guarantee 100% protection. Buy quality accessories from trusted companies.

The cable is damaged

It may also be that your cable is damaged. Apple chargers (including those for Mac) suffer from this, when near one end of the wire the wire breaks from constant bends. Remembering the price of charging, we in every possible way postpone the moment of buying a new one, glue the “wounded” copy of the electrical tape and carefully put it on the shelf in the evening. The same situation was with the author of the note: the cable looked terrible and it was clear that he was living out his last days. However, everything turned out to be much worse.

IMPORTANT: To check if the problem is really with the cable, you can simply take another cable and put the device on charge.

Port problem

This is exactly the problem that I never expected. For each of us, the iPhone / iPad is a kind of universal soldier that does not break. But this is not the case. I don't know what happened on my iPhone 5, but charging stopped working, the above message about “No certificate” appeared on the screen and even charging a friend could not fix the situation. The service helped to figure it out: the problem is in the port. The charging port is a vulnerable spot, as water and a lot of dust can get there. They fix the problem in a maximum of an hour, it is relatively inexpensive.

China rules! But not in this case, and here's why.

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

These messages first appeared in iOS 7 on iPhone 5 - "This accessory is probably not supported." On iOS 8 and later, the content of the message was slightly changed - "This cable or accessory is not certified, therefore, its reliability with this iPhone is not guaranteed." There are several reasons:

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

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

1. Switches the contacts to which the iPhone is connected - the Lightning connector is reversible and plugs into the connector either side.
2. Responsible for the secure transfer of information between the device and the computer when syncing with iTunes, restoring and updating iOS.
3. Limits voltage and current when charging the device.

Yes, the original Lightning cable is too expensive, for example, in the Russian App Store they ask 1590 rubles for it. And this is for 1 meter of wire and two connectors, one of which is the simplest (USB).

In defense of user interests, manufacturers of accessories came forward and offered analogs. However, “cable to cable is different,” and in pursuit of the lowest cost price, some manufacturers (mainly Chinese) “forget” to add the necessary microchips to the Lightning connectors so that they at least comply with the MFi license. What is this license?

MFi(abbreviated from " Made for iPhone / iPod / iPad»- Made for iPod / iPhone / iPad) is Apple's licensing program for manufacturers of iPhone compatible accessories, iPod Touch and iPad.

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

Apple vouches for certified cables and accessories, for which it receives the corresponding monetary royalties from each unit, which means they are safe for your device (in theory).

In addition to the price, the original Apple USB cables have serious durability problems: 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 do not regret it at all.

So, so that your iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad are charged when permissible voltage and amperage, and sync without error, 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 how to protect Apple and charge, sync and using 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 you cannot completely fix the problem in this way - this is an exclusively temporary solution. Apple can always block a "fired" cable at the iOS level. In addition, you run the risk of 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 this.)

There are times when the warning "This cable or accessory is not certified, so its reliability is not guaranteed with this iPhone" appears when the original cable is connected, 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, take a knowingly intact (and, of course, original) cable for verification and check the operation of your device with it. If it works, change the cable to a new one.

3. Connector on 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 the iPhone or iPad (this is especially true for Lightning connectors) and accumulates there for a long time. At some point, the debris becomes so much that it breaks the contact of the cable in the connector - and, accordingly, a corresponding warning appears. The solution is to gently clean the debris from the connector. To do this, you can use a toothpick or 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 been using original cables to charge and sync my iPhones and iPads all the time - it's safe and reliable. But if one of them was damaged and out of order, I did not buy the other original one - it was expensive. Instead, I used a certified one, which I advise you. If this is not at hand, one or two times you can charge the device with the cheapest cable, but do not abuse it - the "surprise" can sneak up unnoticed.

The Lightning cable, which replaced inconvenient wires with wide connectors, has no drawbacks, it is better in everything, but this does not mean that you will never have problems with it ...

If the Lightning cable does not charge your iPhone or iPad, then there are only a few reasons, and two of them can be solved without buying another cable.

The reasons may be as follows:

• The connector on the iPhone / iPad or on the cable is clogged;
• You are using a non-certified Lightning cable (this cable or accessory is not certified);
• The cable is broken.

Let's take a closer look at each of the problems and how they can be solved.

Connector on iPhone / iPad or cable is clogged

I faced this problem personally, visually with additional lighting, the cable connector and port in the iPhone / iPad look clean. I was also confused by the fact that the device still charged when the cable was bent. For me, the problem was obvious - the cable broke near the connector.

In fact, it turned out that some contacts just got clogged. You can take a match or a toothpick, wrap it with cotton wool and wipe it properly. Do not be afraid to gently scrape dirty areas without cotton wool. It is also advisable to clean the connector itself.

If, after the performed procedures, the iPhone, the iPad began to charge properly or see the cable better, then this was your problem.

How to use a non-Apple certified Lightning cable

Starting with iOS 7, the cunning guys from Apple have banned the use of charging and sync iPhone, iPad unofficial Lightning cable. When you connect one, you will see the following message:

This cable or accessory is not certified, so it cannot be guaranteed to work reliably with this iPhone / iPad.

But do not rush to run to the nearest store and buy expensive original wiring, this protection can sometimes be bypassed. True, for this you need to tinker a little, consider an example charging iPhone, iPad from Chinese charger.

• We connect to the network from the USB / Plug side
• We connect the Lightning cable to the iPhone / iPad
• We see a pop-up window stating that we are scoundrels and are using an uncertified cable, click "Close"
• Do not turn off the device, pull out the cable from it and connect it back to the iPhone, iPad
• Press "Close" again and watch the gadget start charging.

This method does not work for everyone, for someone the device swears at all that the cable is not certified, but the iPhone / iPad is charging. At worst, you can charge the device when it is turned off. Again, not everyone succeeds, but it's worth a try.

There is another way to bypass the protection, sometimes in Cydia repositories there is a jailbreak tweak Unauthorized Lightning Cable Enabler, which solves the problem for some. Because of bad work Tweek has no permanent place of residence.

Lightning cable is broken

Everything is obvious here. If you are not a fan of waving with a soldering iron, then we are calmly going to buy a new cable. The only thing that can be advised in this situation is to think about how you can extend the life of a Lightning cable for the future.

To do this, we need two springs from ordinary ballpoint pens, a little patience and accuracy.

The essence of this method is that the spring is metal and it simply does not allow the wire to bend so much, after which the wire deforms over time and fails. In addition to this, the spring shines and only decorates the wire, in contrast to the electrical tape.

More about this method you can read in (by AlexST03).

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