How to Fix the "This Cable or Accessory Is Not Certified" Message on iOS

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Use something small for the cleaning.

   A toothpick, needle, or a paperclip will work.
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   Step 2: Turn off your iPhone.

   You don't want to electrocute yourself! , Move it around a few times.
   
   Slowly pull it out and shake the phone to allow any dust to fall out. , If not, proceed to Method
   2. , Do not plug it in yet. ,, Proceed to turn it on, and check to see if it charged.
   
   If not, proceed to Method
   3. , Do not unlock it. ,, Dismiss (if any) remaining warnings. , Instantly plug it back in. ,, Your phone should now be charging.
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   Step 3: Gently insert the object into the charging port.

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   Step 4: If anything falls out

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   Step 5: try your charger.

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   Step 6: Have your charger ready to go.

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   Step 7: Turn off your phone and plug in the charger quickly while the display goes off

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   Step 8: or when the little wheel on the screen is spinning.

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   Step 9: Leave your phone alone for 15 to 20 minutes.

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    Step 10: Turn on your phone.

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    Step 11: Plug in your charger and dismiss any warnings.

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    Step 12: Unlock your phone.

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    Step 13: Unplug your charger.

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    Step 14: Dismiss any warnings.

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    Step 15: Check to see what's happening.

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