Is it possible to charge an iPhone with a non-original Chinese charger? This question interests many users of iOS devices, for example, when they find themselves at a party without their charger. We will tell you in this article what risks arise and how to protect your device from damage.
Not long ago, the media spread the news about the death of a Chinese woman who was using her iPhone while charging. As it turned out, she was killed by a large current discharge that arose due to a sharp drop in voltage in the network. The non-original power supply could not withstand the load and produced all 220 volts instead of the required 5, which was the cause of the girl’s death. This case is rather an exception to the rule, this happens extremely rarely, but it still happens, it is difficult to insure against this.
What happens if you charge an iPhone of any model with a non-original charger? Most likely, nothing bad will happen, in 99.99% of cases the owner and smartphone will remain safe and sound, but there are still risks, we will list them.
Risks of using non-original memory
- The most harmless thing is strong heating; usually, other than discomfort, there are no serious consequences.
- A Chinese charger may simply not work, the iPhone may display the message “this cable or accessory is not certified” and that’s all. You will simply throw away money on a low-quality ketai.
- Battery failure - If the cable is not certified by Apple, this can happen. The cost of the battery for the majority of Apple devices is about 1,000 rubles - from unofficial specialists and up to 3,000 from official representatives of the company.
- A burnt-out power controller U2 IC is responsible for properly filling the phone battery with energy. If this module breaks down, the cell phone stops loading and shows signs of life, you will have to spend money on resoldering it, and this is not a cheap pleasure. The cost of work and a chip can reach up to 5,000 rubles.
- Tube fire. You understand the consequences yourself, this is not only the complete destruction of the device, but also possibly a full-fledged fire, with the loss of all property. It is worth remembering the stories of exploding batteries on Samsung.
- An electric shock is possible, but it is negligible.
- There is a risk of damage to other microcircuits inside the smartphone as a result of a short circuit, it depends on your luck, it is difficult to predict what exactly will fail.
Therefore, before using a non-original charger, it is better to think twice and spend an extra 500 rubles on the original, rather than then pay for the repair of burnt-out iPhone modules.
Interesting offer
After several cases of electric shock to users, Apple launched a special program to replace uncertified chargers with branded adapters for only $10. She posted on the official website a detailed description of the original charging units with all identifiers and designations, calling for the use only of appropriate accessories from the manufacturer. The cable from the manufacturer is certified and protected from counterfeiting, which is something skillful craftsmen producing non-original duplicates cannot yet surpass in terms of protection.
Double-edged sword
However, you need to understand that not every non-original charger is evil in the first instance. If the seller offers a cable with a lighting connector for 100 rubles, it is better to refuse to purchase such a cord. At a minimum, you will face the error “this cable is not certified”; at a maximum, read about the risks in the previous section. It is better to choose a more expensive charger, at least from 500-600 rubles, there is a chance to buy a quality item without falling into an outright Chinese fake.
If the situation forces you to charge your phone with a different charger than the standard charger, use it; most likely, nothing bad will happen in 1-2 times. You should not do this systematically; the chance of damage to the device increases significantly.
When might problems arise when charging an iPhone with a non-original charger?
Problems with a smartphone when using a non-original charger can arise in two main cases:
- Modern lithium batteries have a built-in power controller that monitors charging parameters. For example, it can stop the charging process if the voltage exceeds a certain value, and also limit the current to perform other functions. It turns out that if your smartphone is equipped with a battery from an unknown manufacturer, on which, in turn, a low-quality controller was installed, then the device may fail when connected to a non-original charger. As for iPhones, this problem is not typical for them, and therefore you can safely charge your Apple gadget with a non-original charger.
- If you decide to use a non-original device to charge your iPhone, then under no circumstances use cheap cables for fast charging. The thing is that fast charging standards imply the passage of a fairly large current, which cheap cables from unknown manufacturers may simply not withstand and harm your phone.
Thus, it is indeed possible to charge an iPhone with a non-original charger. The main thing is to choose an adapter with suitable power and avoid very cheap products.
What voltage is used?
How many amps does it take to charge an iPhone battery? This question worries advanced iPhone owners. Information is necessary to choose the right power supply for your cell phone. It should be taken into account that the iPhone itself regulates the current using the U2 power controller; most often it is this that suffers from voltage surges and burns out.
A standard Apple smartphone battery requires a charge current of 0.3 to 2 amperes and a voltage of 5 - 5.5 volts.
- If these values are exceeded, various hardware problems may occur. These are burnt-out modules, failed displays, dead batteries and other unpleasant breakdowns.
- At values below these indicators, charging will take a very long time, up to 6-7 hours. Therefore, it is not recommended to use weak power supplies.
Adviсe
Incorrect operation of the display sensor during charging is caused by the appearance of static currents with low potential, which are regarded by the device as a working command. The impact on the fingerprint scanner can result in the cessation of operation of the scanning device, which threatens to replace the entire motherboard, equivalent to purchasing a new device. The loss of information and contacts is a sad event.
Uncertified adapters and cables can damage the chip, which controls not only battery charging, but sleep and USB functions, the incorrect operation of which can cause a lot of problems. This is a sudden shutdown of the smartphone, problematic turning on and disruption of the charging indicator. The close location of the chip to the iPhone processor can seize when the track of the adjacent board is shorted. An original power supply designed to recharge the battery of a mobile device can extend the life of a fashionable device and save the life of its owner.
For safety reasons, do not leave your mobile device charging overnight unattended if you are using an uncertified adapter. Avoid overheating the device in the hot sun in the summer and overcooling in sub-zero temperatures. Touch displays suffer from sudden temperature changes. Taking more care of your device can significantly increase its service life. Economical consumption of battery energy, protection of the case from mechanical damage and shock from a fall, disabling unnecessary services in areas of poor signal reception will allow the battery to last longer.
Charging from a car power supply
What happens if you charge your iPhone using a car power supply? By analogy with conventional power adapters, if you buy a cheap Chinese one, problems are possible, but if you buy a high-quality branded accessory, there will be no problems.
Car adapters from 12 volt to 4 volt usually cost from 400 rubles for a medium-quality set and from 1000 rubles for premium models. We repeat, buy for 100 rubles. The product from Chinese manufacturers is not worth it, you will burn not only your phone, but also your car.
Original or non-original cable for iPhone?
At first I tried to find an inexpensive original cable and even almost ordered one. I searched on the same Ozone, read the reviews - well, it looks like an original, there is a serial number, and from the photo it is very difficult to distinguish from a fake (here, by the way, I wrote how to do this). And for only 400 rubles.
It is very difficult to understand from the photo that this is not the original cable.
But when I opened the section with questions, the store immediately wrote that this was not the original cable, but was manufactured “using the same technology.” As one might expect, there is nothing of this in the product description.
I'm glad that the seller at least doesn't lie
There are no miracles. “Original” Lightning-USB cables for 500 rubles are a myth .
How to make your iPhone charge up to 80?
How to enable notification when iPhone is charged to 80%
- Setting up an alert about the required charge level is as easy as shelling pears
- Create automation in “quick commands”
- Select the item “Charge level”
- Set the charge level to the desired level
- Write any text that will notify you about charging
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What type of charger can you use to charge your smartphone?
Some batteries in older devices are sensitive to high currents and can therefore deteriorate relatively quickly due to excessive heating of the batteries and protection circuits. Therefore, it is best to charge
blocks with a current of 1 ampere.
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What's the result? Visual difference
After taking pictures of both cables, we started the test. We used an iPhone 7 Plus. No other models were needed.
The original is charging. We bought it from M.Video for 1,790 rubles. All OK.
The Chinese turned out to be a corpse. Doesn't work at all. Cost us 400 rubles in the underground passage, bought on Paveletskaya.
That's the whole story.
Morality? Guys, don't save money. There's nothing worse than saving money on Lightning cables. You are above this. Buy flagships from a trusted brand and use only original accessories. Believe me, repairs and wasted nerves will cost much more.
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