Non-original iPhone 5 cable. This cable or accessory is not certified: the cause of the problem and solutions

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Due to the fact that the original chargers for iPhone have a high price in the market, people have 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 mobile device may not charge 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.

Consider a situation where your iPhone or iPad displays the message " This cable or the accessory is not certified..." What does it mean and how to solve the problem.

The need to use only original accessories and their high price seriously bother many owners of Apple devices. Emotions begin to rage especially strongly when, when trying to charge a device or connect it to a computer, a notification appears that “this cable or accessory is not certified.”

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The device does not charge, data transfer becomes impossible, about flashing, creating backup copy or recovery can be forgotten. There are several reasons for this behavior of Apple smartphones and tablets:

Using a non-original cable.
Physical damage wires.
The connector is dirty.

Let's take a closer look at these reasons and find out how you can eliminate the problems that arise with charging and connecting to a computer. But before you start tricking the device or replacing the cable, follow these simple steps:

Unplug the cable and try connecting it again.
Connect to another USB port on the computer (it is recommended to use only the connectors on the rear panel of the system unit).

If these manipulations do not help, then move on to other methods of troubleshooting.

Not original cable

The most common reason for a message that a cable is not certified is the use of a non-original cable. Many Apple fans are guilty of this: the cost of original accessories is prohibitively high, and when it is possible to buy the same wire, but 5 times cheaper, the choice becomes obvious.

Another thing is that not all cheap cables will work correctly with Apple devices. After several connections, a smartphone or tablet may begin to “swear” at the cable, and then completely refuse to interact with it, recognizing it as a Chinese counterfeit.

But the device can be fooled:

This method is not a solution to the problem - rather, a temporary measure until you buy the original wire.

Cable damage

If you are using the original “string”, but still see a message on the screen about the lack of a certificate, then check physical condition cable. It may be damaged - this is also the reason why the smartphone/tablet cannot be charged or connected to the computer.

Try using another original cable to connect. If it works, then replace the old wire that has failed.

Connector problems

The connector on the iPhone into which the cable is inserted is not protected in any way, so after some time after being carried in a pocket, it becomes clogged with various small debris: threads, pieces of fabric, fluff and other dirt. Sometimes there is so much debris that it prevents the cable from contacting the connector.

To remove dirt, use a regular toothpick. Any wooden, thin product, the size of which allows it to fit freely into the connector, will do. Metal objects should not be used as they can damage the port.

Apple has developed for iPhone devices cunning 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

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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

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 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.

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?

Below we will talk about three of the most probable reasons, by which you can see such a message - and we will explain what needs to be done in such a situation.

Before we begin, we suggest you do simple procedure: First remove and then insert the cable back into the iPhone and iPad connector. 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 try to save money on branded products - they cost big money and 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. To do 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 just fine—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.

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 to iPhone owner, iPad or iPod.

World Famous Apple company went further than others in this. Starting with the new, seventh generation of operating iOS 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 doesn't 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 program code to protect against fraudsters.

3) The most difficult, but at the moment 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 without the help of 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.