With the release of iOS 7, all users new iPhones, which use the proprietary Lightning charging connector, have encountered certain problems when using non-original chargers and wires. 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 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 version software. 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 does not charge is not original wire, can be turning off and then turning 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 connector charger, 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 in 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 arises 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, replacement of the lower iPhone cable with charger connector costs from 1500 rubles (depending on iPhone models) and is carried out, as a rule, within an hour from the moment of application.

Battery fault

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

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

Charge controller malfunction

The charge controller is a chip on the board that is responsible for correct operation chains iPhone power supply. More often, incorrect work controller may 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 iPhone generation, 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.

The Lightning cable, which replaced inconvenient wires with wide connectors, has no disadvantages, 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 for this, and two of them can be solved without purchasing another cable.

The reasons may be the following:

• The connector in 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.

The connector in the iPhone/iPad or on the cable is clogged

I encountered this problem personally; visually, with additional lighting, the cable connector and port on the iPhone/iPad look clean. What also confused me was that the device still charged when the cable was bent. For me, the problem was obvious - the cable near the connector was broken.

In fact, it turned out that some contacts were simply clogged. You can take a match or a toothpick, wrap it in cotton wool and wipe it properly. Don't be afraid to gently scrape dirty areas without using cotton wool. It is also advisable to clean the connector itself.

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

How to use a non-certified Lightning cable (not from Apple)

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

This cable or the accessory is not certified and is not guaranteed to work reliably with this iPhone/iPad.

But don’t rush to run to the nearest store and buy expensive original wiring, this protection can sometimes be bypassed. True, this requires a little tinkering; let’s look at the example of charging an iPhone or iPad from a Chinese charger.

• Connect to the network from the USB/Plug side
• Connecting the Lightning cable to the iPhone/iPad
• We see a window pop up saying that we are scoundrels and are not using certified cable, click "Close"
• Do not turn off the device, pull out the cable from it and connect it back to the iPhone, iPad
• Click “Close” again and watch as the gadget begins to charge.

This method does not work for everyone; for some, the device even complains that the cable is not certified, but the iPhone/iPad is charging. At worst, you can charge the device while 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 I came across a jailbreak tweak called Unauthorized Lightning Cable Enabler, which solves the problem for some people. Due to poor performance, the tweaker has no permanent residence.

Lightning cable is broken

Everything is obvious here. If you are not a fan of waving a soldering iron, then calmly go buy a new cable. The only thing that can be recommended in this situation is to think about how you can extend the life of the Lightning cable in 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 that much, after which the wire eventually becomes deformed and fails. In addition, the spring shines and only decorates the wire, unlike electrical tape.

Read more about this method you can read in (author AlexST03).

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Apple has developed for devices iPhone tricky protection, 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

https://www.youtube.com/embed/2i6cysxp0aM

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 is about getting full access To file system iOS. This operation can be done using programs.

“This cable or accessory is not certified...” is a message that you may not have encountered personally, but you have definitely heard about it. We all know how short-lived original lighting from Apple is and how expensive they are. Buying a cable not from the manufacturer is fraught with risks unpleasant consequences. They usually find out about them when it is too late. What to do if you find yourself in a similar situation? How to charge your pet? And why might such an alert occur if everything was fine up to this point?

Why do users buy replicas?

The purpose of buying a copy cable is clear - the desire to save money. Analogue made in China cheaper than Apple products. At the same time, a scary 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 this original lighting - a microcontroller. One of its functions is to ensure that the charging and data transfer process can occur no matter which side you insert the cable into. This microcontroller is most likely missing in Chinese replicas. Alternatively, it is damaged or simply does not meet the phone's requirements. Because of this, problems subsequently arise.

What problems might arise from using such a cable?

As we see, Apple company strictly monitors the use of products not made by itself. Special devices do not allow charging; a message appears on the screen stating that this cable or accessory is not certified, so the reliability of its operation is not guaranteed.

Of course, one of the main reasons for this phenomenon is the monopoly on production. But the representatives themselves name another, no less significant one: 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 connecting to the computer. As a rule, at the very inopportune moment. Secondly, the original lighting is designed specifically for iPhone. Using a fake may damage the Apple phone due to technical inconsistencies. Then your losses will be much more serious than the cost of buying a new cable.

A simple method that can make a non-original cable work

Let's say a phone, on the screen of which a message appears that this cable or accessory is not certified, does not charge. What should you do if you can’t find a replacement cable right now, but you definitely need to charge your phone? No one gives a 100% guarantee, but sometimes this method helps:

1. First, try inserting the cable the other way.
2. If all else fails and the same message appears on the screen, close it.
3. Unlock your phone and the alert will pop up again. Close it again.
4. Unplug the wire and then immediately plug it back in.
5. In some cases, after this, charging begins to occur as usual.

How to charge a device with a copy by turning off the phone?

Another simple option on 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 shouldn't pay attention and take out 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 it is a copy.

This cable or accessory is not certified: how to bypass it via jailbreak?

This cable or accessory is not certified... Solve this problem You can also use jailbreak. The algorithm of actions is as follows:

1. Jailbreak your phone.
2. Launch Cydia and go to the Sources tab.
3. Here you should find the item Support Unsupported Accessories 8. It is this modification that is responsible for activating support for non-original devices.
4. This tweak is absolutely free. Feel free to click “Install”.
5. After rebooting the device changes made must take effect.

Now when you connect the charger, the process should occur without problems. The message may still appear. However, this will not affect the result.

What to do if a problem with a lace appears out of nowhere?

A gadget that displays the notification “This cable or accessory is not certified” is not charging? What to do if yesterday you attached the same cord, and everything was fine? And are you sure of the noble origin of your cable? There may be several reasons:

• Over time, any equipment deteriorates. The charger connector may have become oxidized or dirty. Swipe visual inspection. Dirt can be removed with any stick, but use sharp iron objects! This will only make the problem worse.
• Assess the condition of the wire itself. A message that a given cable or accessory is not certified may appear even from the original model if it is damaged. The most weak spots- points of articulation. Minor damage can be repaired. But if the shell is seriously damaged, 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 still better not to skimp. Therefore, advises you to buy original lighting. Otherwise, the consequences may be more serious than just a dead phone. Then the iPhone will have to be carried in service center, which will entail even greater expenses than purchasing the original cable. It’s better to allocate a certain amount and buy the necessary lace than to pay twice later. By the way, the new cable can be further strengthened. Then it will last much longer.

Eat folk myth which I want to dispel.

They say that a fake Lightning cable is as good as the original one. You buy this AUCHANe for 190 rubles and don’t worry. Maybe the assembly is worse, but the functionality is the same.

Just this not true, which I was personally convinced of. There is a difference. Exactly functional, that is, influences your life in the most direct way.

How did I solve this problem?

I have a good habit - do not use the included charger iPhone.

Why? A standard 5W adapter takes forever to charge an iPhone 7 Plus - 6 hours! You can get old. Therefore, I bought a 12-watt charger + original cable a long time ago. With them, the iPhone 7 Plus reaches 100% in just 2 hours.

I’m used to it by this time, so I notice any deviations immediately. Actually, here is the culprit:

What's happened: Over the weekend I used this black Lightning cable, purchased either on Aliexpress or left over from another accessory. I put my iPhone 7 Plus on charge through it and went about my business.

After 3 and a half hours, I looked at the iPhone and sensed something was wrong: 60% instead of the expected 100%. I made a mistake about charging and the phone itself, but I decided to repeat the experiment with the original cord. This time I sat next to him and looked from time to time.

The result is 2.5 hours. That is, with the original cord, the phone charged 2 times faster, all other things being equal.

As a result, we have a fact on hand: some cables charges the device more slowly. But why? If you listen to Aliexpress fans, all lightning cables are the same, but here you have a surprise.

Why is this happening

Lightning cables cheaper than 500 rubles are almost always laid the thinnest possible wires. Savings do not come out of thin air. As a result, such cables do not support the current (A - amps) at the level of the original or quality cables Lightning.

The original cable, as in the photo above, supports the current up to 2.1 A(ampere). Current strength, in turn, is one of the parameters that determines how quickly your iPhone will charge.

Fake and low-quality cables support current about 1 A. It could be less, it could be 1.5 A. The run-up is large. That's the difference in quality. So, you take a Chinese cable, you get Charging takes 2x longer.

Or not? Why does no one notice the problem, where are the complaints? If everything were so simple, they would have known about it long ago. There's just another factor at play.

Charging model matters

This is an original Apple 5 Watt flat charger (included with iPhone). She supplies current 1 A.

In principle, it is enough to charge any iPhone. However, the batteries Plus models will charge for a very long time - the device even in passive mode consumes more energy, and such a small adapter barely “catch up” with the natural consumption of a working device.

And this is the original thick Apple 12-watt charger (sold separately). Much better - it supplies current 2.4 A.

If you connect it to a regular iPhone, you hardly see the difference in charging speed - the screen is smaller, the passive consumption is the same. With these, the difference is literally 30-40 minutes in favor of a thick block. But for Plus this is a real salvation. Instead of 5-6 hours it turns out 2-3 hours.

Let's repeat: A 5-watt charge generates 1A of current, while a 12-watt charge delivers as much as 2.4A. All that remains is to transfer them to the device via cable. It becomes a narrow throat when charging iPhone. How worse cable inside, the slower the charging.

According to the data sheet, the original Lightning cable is capable of carrying current. up to 2.1A. Almost all cheap counterfeit cables and simply “analogues” only pass 1A, that is, 2 times less.

Conclusion: fake Lightning cables limit the charging speed of any iPhone when using high-power units - 10 and 12 watts. There is a problem, and now you know about it.

Some Chinese manufacturers are aware of the problem and label their cables accordingly. To believe them or not is a difficult question.

Here are a few more consequences and tips, since we played iSherlock.

1. If you have regular iPhone(not Plus), you are practically you won't notice the difference between a bad and a good cable. Especially if you use the 5-watt charger included in the kit. But it is there, be it half an hour or an hour. IMHO, the difference between 25 and 50% charge for the same time is worth the overpayment for good cable and 12-watt charging.

2. I highly recommend the original cable or models from well-known, non-fake brands to Plus owners. Almost everything that is sold in electronics hypermarkets is branded Chinese. There is trust in Belkin, whose cables are actually certified and support current up to 2.4A.

3. All flat Lightning cables (a la noodles) – nonsense, and they will charge iPhone lasts longer Total. This made my Plus charge comically slowly, and when I started using it, it stopped charging altogether.

After this story, I try not to use left cables, especially when I need to charge my iPhone as quickly as possible. But even after such an analysis, I am sure that not everyone will believe me.

That's why I want ask you. Have you noticed slow charging of your iPhone or iPad from third-party cables? What kind of lace do you use and which charging unit?

P.S. Well, the last thing, for those who scrolled and didn’t read. I highly, highly recommend that you still buy a 12-watt unit, even if you have an iPhone 5s. Inexpensive, really useful accessory without a single minus. And charges everything Apple devices a little faster.