Cables and Anker battery packs

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Cables and Anker battery packs

Oke, using non-certified cabes may damage your iPhone but what about an Anker battery pack? And if I use original cables and plugs, but what if I extend the cable with an extra USB cable? Is Belkin certified? When I tried to update firmware with a Belkin cable, it doesn't work!

Is an Anker battery pack safe for iPhone?
May I extend the original cable and plug for iPhone?
How do I see if a cable is certified?
Can I use a Belkin plug and cable?

iPhone 6 Plus, iOS 9.3.3

Posted on Jul 30, 2016 1:55 AM

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Answer 1

Jonathan UK

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Jul 31, 2016 1:11 AM in response to MarkPellegrino

To confirm the authenticity of a genuine Apple Lightning to USB cable, check that the relevant text and serial number is printed on it:

Identify counterfeit or uncertified Lightning connector accessories - Apple Support

MFi-certified accessories come with the "Made for iPod/iPhone/iPad" logo on their packaging.

To check whether specific accessories are licensed, you can search for them here:

https://mfi.apple.com/MFiWeb/getAPS.action

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Answer 2

Jul 31, 2016 1:16 AM in response to Jonathan UK

Wauw thanks a lot!

So they sold me a wrong plug? I got a 'Belkin F8J040vf' and a 'Anker A1208' for my iPhone 6 plus and both of those accessories are not in the list MFi-certified...

So away with it and no longer use it?

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