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biffhungwell wrote:

So you're telling me the cables I've been using for years all of a sudden will catch my phone on fire.

I'm saying that the chances of something going badly wrong if you're using a cable that is not Made for iPhone certified (which is not the same as OEM) are substantially higher. Sometimes they work but often they stop working.

I've crossed the street against the light and never been hit by a car. Does that make it a sensible idea?

I don't care what phone or cable you chose. Nor does anyone else posting here. If you want Apple to know how you feel, use the feedback page:

http://www.apple.com/feedback

gilbertfromscarborough wrote:

Please re-read ALL of my responses.. I, at no time, had ANY cables plugged into my iPhones when they exhibited the "accessory" error message.

Nothing really to do with the cables in my case..

I stand by the IOS software kerfuffle. 🙂

If you think that's the case restore iOS and set up the phone as NEW. If you still have the problem it is hardware.

Going back to your previous diatribe, would you please define "ton" - is it 1? 10, 100? BTW, I am not "way off". And I understand software and hardware; I've been in the business for over 50 years, and have a Masters in Computer Science and a BS in Electrical Engineering. And I'm currently a registered Apple developer. So I "am in I. T." also.

The check that was added for certified accessories was added about 3 years ago, because a number of uncertified accessories were damaging iPhones. As there are 161 certified accessories it's hard to argue that there is any cause for legal action.

That’s because the problem is NOT with the charger, it’s with the connection. I can’t agree with those that say to clean it with a cotton swab because you’ll likely make it worse since they ‘shed’ material. Blow into the connection, you have something interfering within the phone. If that doesn’t work, try it again and again. It will clear the charging port.

Don’t make this harder than it is, there’s no conspiracy going on, ports pick up junk from normal use.

cxs wrote:

That’s because the problem is NOT with the charger, it’s with the connection. I can’t agree with those that say to clean it with a cotton swab because you’ll likely make it worse since they ‘shed’ material. Blow into the connection, you have something interfering within the phone. If that doesn’t work, try it again and again. It will clear the charging port.

Don’t make this harder than it is, there’s no conspiracy going on, ports pick up junk from normal use.

NO ONE has ever said to use a cotton swab. Please read more carefully. The advice is to use the STICK from a cotton swab after cutting off the end. Blowing into the connection is one of the worst things you can do; it can force the foreign material into the phone, where it can cause even more damage. A toothpick is also a good tool for cleaning the connector. Otherwise, you are correct; stuff happens (and accumulates).

Hi

Have you got the new software update go to settings - general software update

Over your wifi.

That may solve your problem.

Cheers

Brian

That would make sense except I'm getting the message using the original, Apple supplied charger that came with my iPhone. So it doesn't appear to be related to using a 3rd party accessory.

You can do so by mail.

Same here plz help ..very frustrating ..

Wanna sell my iphone ..i have my cables many time ..

Hi mate

This is the exact issue I have ! Use the splitter to lightning for live broadcasts with audio feed from my mixer did you find a solution ?

I would recommend following the steps provided by the Genius Bar. We are users just like you, and don't work for Apple, so we won't know how its a hardware issue.

If you are using the original cable and your Lightning connector is clean then you need to get the cable exchanged through Apple.

If it is the phone then it is probably the Lightning connector. That would require servicing.

I suggest reading the Apple Recommended post at the top of this page.