Fake type-c cable ?

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Fake type-c cable ?

Hello, so i bought a cable type-c to type-c for my iPad from a store in my country online. When i received my order the cable came without the box, and the inside look different than the original one. When i bought it they litteraly put « original apple ». I send them a message but they said that they ordered them directly from apple and without the box for more ecologic ways. I’m still kind of suspicious because i know that apple has a strict way to do their product so when something is different it may be fake. Can someone who knows better can tell me if this is a fake please ? I’m not trynna use a fake charger and break my product.

the product on the left is the « fake » one
the one on the right is my real charger that came with the ipad.

I would really be grateful if y’all could please tell me if this is a real one.

iPhone 13, iOS 16

Posted on Aug 13, 2023 3:52 PM

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Tesserax

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Aug 14, 2023 12:41 PM in response to Wonderlaand

See if the following support article can help you with identifying this cable:

Identify counterfeit or uncertified Lightning connector accessories - Apple Support

Regardless, there is no way that just by looking at at image, you provided in your post, can anyone here determine if this cable is genuine or a fake. If the outfit you purchased it from is an Approved Apple Reseller, it should be, otherwise it could be a fake.

If possible, return this cable and get a full refund. If the store refuses to, would be a good indicator that they sell fake/knock-off products and should be avoided in the future. You also have the option to purchase this type of cable directly from Apple's online store.

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