This accessory is probably not supported” – this message can be seen when trying to connect the charger to your iPhone or iPad. Charging a mobile device is a trivial task. What could have gone wrong during this seemingly simple procedure? In today’s article, we will tell you what are the reasons for the appearance of this alarm message and how you can get rid of it as soon as possible in order to finally charge your Apple device normally.
CONTENT
- Potential reasons for “This accessory is probably not supported.”
- “This accessory is probably not supported” – how to fix it?
- Normal reconnection of the Lightning cable
- We use a different USB port on the computer
- Reboot iPhone / iPad when charging is connected
- Fraud with the “Close” button (another extraordinary solution)
- We direct the marafet in the Lightning connector
- We carry out tests and go to the service center or for a new cable
Potential reasons for “This accessory is probably not supported.”
Most often, there are several reasons for the appearance of this message – and you will not like any of them.
- A cheap analogue of the original Lightning cable. It is best to use the original Lightning cable to charge your iPhone / iPad, which came in the box with the device itself or was purchased from a specialized Apple store. True, some cheap substitutes can quite safely perform the task assigned to them, but sometimes you can stumble upon the most disgusting Lightning cables that flatly refuse to work normally with your gadget.
- Damaged Apple Lightning cable. Many Apple device owners know that original Lightning cables are an extremely delicate technique and can be easily damaged. Perhaps not so long ago you jerked this cable sharply or bent it too much, which led to its damage. Unfortunately, this is a very common situation.
- Lightning connector is damaged or dirty. Ordinary contamination can still be somehow corrected with the help of various hygiene products, for example, an ear stick or a toothpick, but a broken Lightning connector … this problem needs to be solved only if you have certain skills or in a service center.
“This accessory is probably not supported” – how to fix it?
Normal reconnection of the Lightning cable
It may only seem to you that you have properly connected the Lightning cable to your device. We take and remove the cable from the corresponding connector, inspect it for damage, and then plug it back in again. Let’s see if the error “This accessory is probably not supported” is shown on the display and draw conclusions. No, we do not consider you an idiot, but each of us from time to time still finds himself in this kind of situation.
We use a different USB port on the computer
Let’s imagine that you are faced with this error while trying to charge your iPad / iPhone through the USB port of your personal computer. Not a good idea, because the charging process will be quite slow in this case, but we all do it periodically as needed. Did you think that the problem is not with the Lightning cable, but with the USB port of the computer to which you are trying to connect your gadget? For inexperienced users, the USB port may seem almost indestructible, but in fact, such a thing is very easy to disable. Gently pushing down on the USB cable connected to the port? Believe me, this is enough to break it. We connect the Lightning cable to another USB port on our PC and check for the error “This accessory is probably not supported.” If the error disappears … it’s time to go to the service center,
Reboot iPhone / iPad when charging is connected
We’re not sure if this trick can be called a real solution, but let’s break it down anyway. Some users, who themselves have encountered this problem, recommend that when an error appears, simply restart their device without disconnecting the Lightning cable from it. You might be thinking, “What is this nonsense? And what should fix it? ” It’s hard to believe in it, but in some cases it is possible to get rid of this error with just such a stupid decision. So again:
- connect the charger to your iPhone / iPad;
- wait for the error “This accessory is probably not supported”;
- restart the device using the power button on the case.
And that’s all. If you’re lucky, this message will disappear and nothing will interfere with the charging process anymore.
Fraud with the “Close” button (another extraordinary solution)
Another blatantly wacky solution that can surprisingly work. Okay, an error has appeared on the display of your iPhone / iPad – hold down the “Close” button with your finger and disconnect the Lightning cable. And… that’s all you need to do. It is not clear what exactly such a strange manipulation does, but after it the error “This accessory is probably not supported” may disappear, if you believe the messages on the network. Again, try it, because you may be that lucky …
We direct the marafet in the Lightning connector
Ok, let’s get back to more serious and adequate solutions. Your iPhone or iPad’s Lightning connector may be clogged with dust or some other substance. What to do in this case? And everything is simple: take a thin and oblong object and carefully clean this connector. Our recommendation: take a toothpick and wrap a piece of cotton wool tightly on its very tip – much better than any ear stick. So, take our tool and clean the Lightning connector with light movements. We do not press anything, we do not press anything, we do not poke anything deeply anywhere – adhere to such simple recommendations and no problems will arise. While hovering over the marafet, connect the charger to your device and check if the error “This accessory is probably not supported” appears this time.
We carry out tests and go to the service center or for a new cable
Obviously, none of the above solutions have been able to help you. But do not give up! Now we need to understand what exactly the problem is: in the cable or in the connector on the iPhone / iPad. It is very, very easy to check if one of your friends has a technique from Apple. Simply put, you need to check if your device will charge with a different, tested Lightning cable. It is true that not all of us have friends with apple accessories, but this way you will definitely understand what is wrong and what needs to be done next.
Unfortunately, at this stage, one way or another, you will have to lay out money from your wallet on the table, whether for services in a service center, to repair a Lightning connector or to buy a new Lightning cable in an Apple store.
