iPod touch charge/sync port acting weird

Hey guys, I have an iPod problem

My trusty 32gb 3rd gen touch over the past few days has been having an issue with the sync and charge port (IE where you plug the cable in to charge it). I plug it into charge, and it says "Charging not supported with this accessory". So I plug it into my iHome, and it works perfectly normal. Im starting to think its my cable. BUT, I tried my friend's Belkin cable, and it wont charge. I've cleaned the port and I dont know whats caused it, please help me fix this or else its another trip to the Apple Store for me :/...

UPDATE: Just fixed it!