cable or accessory is not certified?

[Jedi5]

I'm on an iPhone 6 with everything I'm using being Apple products.

Today out of the blue I started getting the "cable or accessory is not certified" message pop up.
My phone wasn't connected to anything so I though nothing of it.
I would just hit dismiss and go about my day.

Fast forward a few hours later and I'm trying to charge my phone but it's not taking any of the cables.
I've tried the iPhone and iPad cables, all Apple products but nothing is working.

I've restarted my phone, did a reboot (power + home button) and still nothing.

Any suggestions to fix this?

 

[eclipse01]

I get this charging from my computer, when LTE is enabled and it reaches 100%

but not sure if this is the same thing you are talking about.

 

[techspin]

Clean out the charging port. If it's showing you that message without anything plugged in, debris is the likely culprit.

 

[Jedi5]

how do you clean a charging port, with compressed air?
i've read everything from a toothpick, to paper clip, to compressed air.

before i run out to buy a can, wondering if there is a home remedy i should try?

gonna try a blow dryer and see what happens i guess

 

[decksnap]

Leaf blower should do the trick. I have the same error when plugging in some of my legitimate apple cords. (Not old cords or machines) A little disheartening.

 

[techspin]

You can use a flashlight to see if there's anything obstructing the port. Compressed air may not be necessary, but it's useful to have around anyway.

 

[Jedi5]

Thanks everyone for all the great suggestions.

Not sure what the problem was but it went away... I think.
I was able to charge up my phone again.

We'll see what tomorrow brings!

 

[Newtons Apple]

It could also be a defective cable and if so Apple will replace free of charge. As far as cleaning out the charging port, if you carry your phone is your pocket, you will need to clean out the port as debris will accumulate. A toothpick does well I would not use compressed air.