DOes this use a certified apple approved lightning cable, or is it a counterfeit one?
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How can I add the certified apple approved lightning cable? I want to buy the device but with the certification
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This is not a certified lightning connector but it works with most iPhones. A certification would add $20 to the price. You can test it and use the money back guarantee if it doesn't work with your Phone.
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I get "This cable or accessory is not certified and may not work reliably with the iPhone" and it does not charge my phone. Waste of money!
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When I purchased mine they claimed it was an Apple original cable. It was not and the phone will tell you that when you plug it in. You can purchase new Apple cables at Best Buy for 19.99.
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Hi elbrain , I d'ont know if is Apple certified, but work verry well on my all device and i thing is better quality than the original...
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UL - YES. The cords I received (August 2015) have the "(UL)" emblem pressed into the cable as well as a tag fastened to the assembly. The tag also states "`-UL Certified"` and lists File No. E88445. Looks legit. Perfect for getting those "wall warts" off my outlet strips.
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I have had mine over a year now and have not had one problem and highly recommend it. I think that the not certified is that it's not an Apple approved device by Apple. Just like charging cables, I needed a longer cable so I bought some cheap ones off groupon, woot etc. and they all work fine at half the price or less.
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It should be, but I got a counterfeit (see my review below). I wouldn't recommend buying it from Amazon, go to an Apple Store instead.
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The box says it is, but when I plugged it into my iPhone 5c running iOS 7.1.2 (most current update) I got the message that it was not a certified accessory.
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It is not apple certified and you do get that annoying message that the accessory may not work with the phone. However, the only issuei have noticed is a lack of touchscreen responsiveness when the charger/case is itself charging and I am using the phone.
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Yes every time your I phone updates it reconfigurs so it won't use none apple chargers. Bummer, my techy bother in law told me this. So it's just cheaper to buy authentic apple product.
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I'm not sure but after using it many months I do not get any warnings whatsoever on the phone from Apple's OS saying the accessory is not approved like I have on some other chargers when I had the older 30 pin iPhones. I would say it's ok but I cannot confirm the Apple Certified part as I long ago through the box away that contains that symbol.
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I don't want to tell you a story about this being certified by Apple, but I've had mine for at least 6 months and it still works!
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It works for mine, though the cable I have will sometimes cause the "incompatible accessory" message. A genuine Apple cable (or an approved third-party cable) would prevent that.
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Yes, this one is certified and works great. I have two other generics that iOS7 rejects. Very happy with this cable.
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Hello Eric, I would like to know your reason on the emphasis of fake and where you believe the misrepresentation is. They clearly state it is not Apple brand but their own and Apple connectors. I went ahead and provided the appropriate link from Apple but try Google'ing "mfi logo guidelines" and check the Apple website and additionally if you'd like news articles from the 2012 recreation of those due to Kickstarter products. "MFi Logos Promote your electronic accessory with MFi logos. Made for iPod, Made for iPhone, Made for iPad, and AirPlay logos communicate to customers that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, iPhone, or iPad, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards." - Source is directly from Apple's website at https://developer.apple.com/programs/mfi/ Their (iSmooth) use of the logo simply means that they as the developer have tested their product to meet the Apple performance requirements. Additionally the logo does not mean or imply Apple branded but simple means it is compatible with Apple products according to the guidelines for the give accessory. Owning now two of these cables I can say they work well. They are not truly time tested but at the moment are great for the price, especially if using Amazon rewards in which they price is "FREE". Thanks, Sam
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Don't work with apple products, only other lightning products. Seller quoted that: "The cable that came with this charger is a basic cable and not one of our Apple certified cables."
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I'm not sure if it's apple certified, but yes it does work for the iPhone 5. I have this cable for my iPhone 5 and it works great.