It Charges. It Still Might Be the Wrong Cable.
A USB-C cable can charge your device and still be wrong for file transfers, displays, docks, or faster data. Here’s the quick check before you buy again.

A USB-C cable can charge your device and still be wrong for file transfers, displays, docks, or faster data. Here’s the quick check before you buy again.

USB-C can look the same across cables and accessories, but that does not mean they all do the same thing. Before you buy, check the specs for speed, charging, video, and compatibility.

If your iPhone says “Accessory Not Supported,” the cable may not be the only issue — but it is one of the first things worth checking. Here’s why MFi certification matters before you buy another Lightning accessory.