iPhone / iPad: Charging not supported with this accessory - what to do?
If your iPhone or iPad reports "Charging not supported with this accessory", your device will not be charged despite the cable being connected. We'll show you how to solve the problem.
iPhone / iPad: Charging not supported with this accessory
- If you have a slightly older iPhone or iPad with iOS 6 or older, the message appears when using an outdated cable.
- The connected cable only charges the Apple device via FireWire. This variant is no longer supported by Apple.
- Confirm the warning and check whether the device is still charged. If this is not the case, use a USB cable instead.