Fix Charging is not supported with this accessory
How to Fix Charging is not supported with this accessory ? on iPhone 4S, 4, 3GS, 3G or iPad 3, 2, 1 or iPod Touch 2G, 3G, 4G on iOS 4.x or iOS 5.0, 5.0.1, 5.1, 5.1.1 or the Upcoming iOS 6 here is the Details.
Fix Charging is not supported with this accessory :
If the accessory is the actual charger that is not working then get a new one.
When you get the message are you charging by:
- USB on computer
- A dock
- A wall charger
- Did it happen after updating to iOS 5.0, 5.0.1, 5.1, 5.1.1 ?
If you have connected your iPod to speakers, stereo, etc and it says on the box/ packet that it is supposed to charge it than this device is faulty and you need to take it back and get a new one.
If on the box/ packet it says that it doesnt charge or it says nothing about charging then it is not meant to chage and your smart little ipod is just notifying you of this.
If the accessory is the actual charger that is not working then get a new one.
If you have connected your iPod to speakers, stereo, etc and it says on the box/ packet that it is supposed to charge it than this device is faulty and you need to take it back and get a new one.
If on the box/ packet it says that it doesnt charge or it says nothing about charging then it is not meant to chage and your smart little ipod is just notifying you of this.
after upgrading my ipad 1 to ios 5.1.1, i started getting an error message of “charging not supported with this accessory” any opinions as to what i can or need to do?
Plug it into the usb port slowly until you hear the charging sound but don’t slide it in all the way. It will charge without giving you that message or cutting you off
Bang on!!!. Now works. Good work around!
Doesn’t work.
plug in slow until yo hear the beep and don’t exit out itunes and whatever else pops up when plugged in….this worked for me
holy crap, a step by step guide off the internet that ACTUALLY WORKED! Thanks!
This is the best trick ever!!!
i agree works great thanks
hello. it worked but why it happens for my phone? the way you told us is working ok but what is the problem. it’s not a logical way for charging a phone. by the way, thanks for your direction
For a reference. I was able to fix it by turning off the device and directly plug the charger. The device will force to open and voila it is now charging.
Yeah, I did the same. worked fine. The phone still charges even with that message. Apparently once you get to 20% charge or so you can unplug then plug back in and it will accept. Anyway it still charges even with the message.
will it show that its charging and how long does it take because mine does not look like its charging.
That’s not a fix at all! You can not call it a fix when you’re only suggestion is to take it back and get a new one, unless I am missing something in that post.
It is apple. The only way to fix an apple product is to get a new one
You are such an asshole.
You sir are completely wrong
I jus discovered if u plug the usb halfway instead of inserting it wholly, it charges. Try
IT WORKS!!!!
YES… Plugging it half the way solves the issue for me… I guess no scientific reasoning can explain this !!!
Plugging half way to laptop Hey it worked as of now..let see if it continues to work
You’re an idiot.
Why on earth did you waste 1 min of my life reading this crap?
IF ALL YOURE SUGGESTING IS TO TAKE IT BACK AND REPLACE THEN DONT MISLEAD PPL AND CALL IT A FIX YOU MORON.
i agree with u….this asshole just wasted my time fuckkkkkk
Absolutely agree, buying a new cable is not a solution, ’cause eventually, the new cable starts failing again, so does that means to buy always a new cable every time it decides to crash? Definitely is the iPhone/iPod/iPad that doesn’t work at all. A real solution is needed and many users are still expecting that from Apple. I’d searched a lot in the internet with this issue (big problem) and all the f**cking answers are the same every where all over the net “buy a new cable” c’mon that’s bullsht.
I bought a new cable. It worked for a while but it started failing again. It does this annoying off and on charging thing. Best way is to charge on a dock/stereo :/
i agree with the last 3 guys, doesnt make sense at all.
there is no perfection in life, it just happens.
i bought a jbl speaker/dock 18 months ago,(it says on the box that is compatible with iphones 4) to use with my iphone 4. everything was fine, till a few months later, i started getting a message on the iphone saying: device not compatible/supported, even though it still chargers it, and plays the music.
The ATT&T Store said the message “charging not supported with this accessory” indicates water damage. I had no recollection of how that could be (other than summering in a humid area), but the charging socket showed a telltale red dot. My humble advice: Get a new phone.
Your an idiot for wasting people’s time. Dipshit.
Same problem, started out of nowhere. I have 3 different authentic Apple
USB charging cables. Phone intermittently gives charging not allowed message.
I keep on unplugging/replugging till it works long enough
To get juice above 60%. Running 5.1.1 OS indeed maybe
Inherent OS problem ?
It’s a royal pain in the ass. Any real thoughtful
Suggestions would be helpful besides the standard
Apple apologetic BS putting the blame on the user.
Judging by what I’ve been reading here, and other places on the internet, I’m quite certain this is a direct bug of the new OS update. This problem never occurred until the update was released and now it’s turning into a growing issue by all iphone users.
Somewhat off topic, but I’m certain that people having this issue are also having there apps and programs crashing more often, and the iphone randomly rebooting now.
Whatever happened to the saying “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it?”
You are 100% correct. This bug came with iOS upgrade (downgrade for users) and my problems started like all of you guys. Apple needs to fix it and fix it soon or they can lend up in court. These phones are too expensive for this BS. Apple crippled and Apple needs to fix it.
Other solution: when I plug in to my other loptop’s port and turn on the computer I don’t get this message and it’s charging very fast too. There are at least two different ports on my computer. My car charger is acting semi- charging very slow and car needs to be started after phone is in.
My wall charger is not working pretty much.
I agree with above posters. Telling someone to check the box and see if it is supossed to be a charger. What a crock! I, too have been looking for a fix. Putting it in airplane mode and plugging into a computer USB vs wall outlet has also given me limited success. If I Never let it go under 20% battery, it works fine. I also used air to blow out the pins on the ipod and that has helped. Anyway, it is charging today using all above tips, except that it went under 20 by not charging the last few days. Turned off airplane mode and it quit charging and gave the error again.
I tried a little wd40 in the charging cable seems to work so far, WARNING BE LIBERAL WITH SPRAY AND WIPE OF EXCESS
Hey folks,
How about keeping things civilised?!
It is neither helpful nor respectful to post something as a solution when in reality it isn’t.
But does that justify obscenity and insults?
The only ‘solution’ I have found is plugging my iPhone 3GS in and out several times, closing open programs and apps till it works. Not something I would expect from Apple. Bat then again, they’ve become bigger than Microsoft and unfortunately start to behave more and more like them….
Gregor, you’re an asshole.
Walked into that one Gregor. heheh
I get a new cable and a new computer, still no charging…
You are an idiot, and I’m an idiot for reading you, idiot.
I have two iTouch devices and they both started this at the same time after the ios update. I’m using the OEM USB cable and a computer!!
This isn’t a fix, fuck you. There doesn’t need to be a whole fucking article that sums up to ‘get a new charger’, fuck you.
Wow … THIS is really helpful. For every Apple-follower. “if it doesn’t work, get a new one”. And the best bet is to get two.
Last week I bought a new ipad 64gb wi-fi with cellular capabilities. Already I’m getting the same message as you guys about charging not supported with this accessory. I’m talking about the wall charger that came with the ipad. I paid almost $1000 for this ipad (Australian price) and am feeling ripped off.
i brought new iphone from ebay it is started getting an error message of “charging not supported with this accessory”
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please don’t go with apple any more…………….fuck.
you do realize all apple products are made in china right? and they make a billion iDevices
My I phone is not 4s is not charging
What is it about internet forums that brings out the worst in people? How is a post that is purely name-calling and F-words any more helpful than a post just telling you to buy a new charger?
In an effort to make this thread more useful and less of a long string of pointless obscenities, I’d like to thank Lee for the tip about putting it in airplane mode before plugging in – that’s worked for me so I’d suggest anyone else experiencing this problem gives it a try. However I should mention that whilst it’s charging the phone it didn’t launch iTunes to automatically sync, however I opened iTunes manually and initiated sync without further issue.
Mine did this and I got told it was just the dirt/dust in the space of the chargers, simple blow into both of them and it works fine now!
wow i just blew in the space of the chargers and ipod and its charging now thanks!
I got the same error msg with brand new iph4 cables i bought from buy.com and found i get the error when i plug the charging cable into my usb hub but no error when i plug the cable into the AC adaptor.
sometimes all you have to do is to unplug and replug to make the message go away. I get it usually when I connect my dock cable to a USB extension cord which gives me about 6′ worth of cable length between my iPod touch and my computer’s USB port. And there’s another trick I found. try not plugging the cable all the way inside the USB port. leave it like 20-25% out
THE 20-25% THING WORKS!!!!! You are my hero. Thank you thank you thank you.
Thank you! I finally got my Ipad charged. The 25% is at the USB end going into the charger.
wow.You lot are all lucky.. Ive plugged mine into PC, 2 Docking stations about 6 different chargers and blown the charger port with compressed air and still get the message..Please help someone im bolloxed without my phone!!
Replace the charging port, or update your USB drivers
i also plugged mine into PC and different charges and changed the cable and i am still getting the error, i also cleaned the charging port with compressed air and got nothing positive, what should i dooo ???
Waste of time why did I bother reading this.
this shit is crazy!!!! i have the same proplem 2 & now my cell won’t charge at all & won’t turn on at all this is crazy!! i hand the phone for 2 years now pad 500.00 I WAS RIP OFF!!! HUMMM NOW I GOT TO PAY TO GET THIS FIX 2 !! MORE MONEY!!.COM SHIT
I had this problem with my iPad on 5.1.1
The same charger was being used to charge it and my iPhone.
After a while it kept throwing up this problem charging the iPad.
What I discovered is that it was being caused by a USB extension I was using.
I removed it and problem disappeared.
This is a quick fix that has helped many people! since this thread is total waste of a so called “fix”!
1. Turn on airplane mode Settings>Airplane Mode>Toggle On
2. With airplane mode on, hold the power button and “slide to power off” the iDevice.
3. Connect your iDevice to a pc/mac or what ever you are trying to charge it with. Let the phone turn on!
4. Turn of “Airplane Mode”
5. Simple and easy fix
If this does not work then the accessory doesnt support charging or it has faulty hardware
Another simple fix:
1. Turn on airplane mode Settings>Airplane Mode>Toggle On
2. With airplane mode on, hold the power button and “slide to power off” the iDevice.
3. Use some air duster or blow into the charging port on your iDevice to clean out all the dust and gunk. Also clean SIM slot if you use a SIM card
5. Connect your iDevice to a pc/mac or what ever you are trying to charge it with. Let the iDevice turn on!
6. Turn off “Airplane Mode”
just plug the usb wire into pc or laptop ……done
you obviously don’t understand the problem either. please hold your breath until you receive an email from me.
This guy should drown himself.
Iv tried 2 different chargers and it still says “Charger is not supported with this accessory”
It sucks I found out a way to do it now!!! I HAVE TO HOLD IT IN THE IPOD TO MAKE IT CHARGE
My 3 yr old Iphone 3 got wet in the rain today and tonight it gave me the infamous message! I looked in the charging port with a loupe and it was filthy and green!!! I took some contact cleaner with a stiff small paint brush and cleaned it and blew it out with a duster can and all is well.
i just replaced the dock connector in my friends 3gs with a stock oem one i had from and bad 3gs and still have the same problem. it wont charge when plugged into the computer. i tried the plug in half way trick and it worked. i feel it is a software problem. it only does it when its plugged into my computer now. its odd. if it keeps up i am replacing the battery and will see if that fixes the problem.
turn off your wifi and it will hopefully charge, it worked for me
Ok
what you just need is that plug the usb half in that holder not completely then put ur iphone to charge it will work possibly…
it does for me
stay happy:)
i turned my wifi off and it started too charge again.
This is a total waste of time. All you fuckers must keep to what you know.. Cleaning toilets or sweeping the streets. FUCKHEADS ||||||||
turning the wifi off worked for me. thanks Ivonne!
But is not worked for me
a good way to check and see if it is still charging or atleast plugged in to your computer but dosent say its charging, download redsn0w and click jailbreak it should tell you if its connected or not
i hv problem with iphone 3gs
charging nor supporting with this accessory
pls help
After I update my my I pad mini to iOS 6 then when I charge they say charging is not support in this accessory
How to surport my charging to my accessory can somebody tell me please
This might probably ne caused by incompatibility with itunes.. I tried checking my devices on devicd manager on my pc and my iphone drivers were not working. Since iphone drivers are built in eith itines j think you have to keep your itunes up to date.. This error showed up when i upgraded to the latest iOS ipdate.. I’m currently updating my itunes now and will see if this works.
What about if I have an iPhone 5 and it keeps happening when i plug it into my car but has only started saying this in the past few days and has been been working perfectly for months before hand and now its just not charging out of nowhere
Did you do anything before this happened? Is it only on your car, does it charge on your wall, computer? Try a different cable?..
This problem just happened to me with iOS 6.1.2. I updated it but the problem doesn’t go away. My iPod didn’t get wet or anything, so I have no idea what’s happening. I will see if I can get a new USB cable, but this seriously sucks…
By the way I tried the “half connecting USB port” and it works for a while but then it doesn’t. :/
I have try all that everyone suggested, but is still not working.
But i have realize that even if caption charger not supported it still charge but this time not as fast as it charge without charger not supported.
Recently I had the same issue. My iPhone 3GS started reading “charger not supported by this device”. I went through three chargers in a month. I tried all the above listed remedies. Nothing worked. Since my phone is jailbroken, I went into the Cydia app and saw a lot of upgrades. My phone is on the IOS 6.1.1 already. I was worried at first about something else going wrong with all the upgrades or losing my jailbreak. My phone upgraded everything just fine. I didn’t lose anything. The volume works now too. I don’t know if this will work for anyone else. It was the only thing that fixed my issue
Can anybody tell me that if the charger is faulty, then what is the actual fault in it. Is it the inappropriate current, voltage, or something. pls help me if u can…
I have a similar issue.
I have a similar issue. Running an IPad mini on iOS 6.1.3. I have two USB cables, two wall chargers and two car chargers. Both cables work with both wall chargers and charging is not an issue. However, neither cable will work with the car charger, nor through the USB ports on my pc. I get the “Charging is not supported with this accessory”. Have already tried the Airplane “off”, switch it off, etc to no avail. The car chargers both charge my Ipod Touch running on iOS 6.1.3, so I can’t understand why it won’t for the Ipad.
Does anyone have a foolproof method if getting this working?