If you have ever purchased an iPhone accessory, then you would know that they are not cheap. I paid INR 1900 for a Type-C charging cable and got duped with a counterfeit product. The worst part was that I realized it way later, when I noticed the slow charging speed. Cosmetically, there was no flaw; it looked like a proper cable, but when I took it to an official store, they confirmed my fear that this is not an original cable. They also helped me with some key points that one should look for while buying such cables online or offline. So, in this article, I will share all the information I have on checking the authenticity of such accessories.

Check if Your Apple Cable is Genuine

This stands true for all the Apple products out there; most of the counterfeits that are on the market are cosmetically perfect. Meaning you will not be able to point out the counterfeit simply by looking, you will have to dig deeper. This is what happened with me: I ordered the cable online, and when I received the product, the packaging and the overall feel of the box felt premium. However, that was not the case, so be sure not to rely solely on the product’s appearance. So look for all the points that are mentioned below, and you might save yourself from a counterfeit product next time.

Check the Manufacturing Region

Apple cables are famously manufactured in China and Vietnam, and now in India as well. Well, you can use this to verify the authenticity of your cable. If you look closely at the metal part of the cable on one side, you will see a serial number placed right before the region of manufacture. This is something that is missing from most of the manufacturers; also, some of them mistakenly put a random region, and you can check for that too.

The Overall Quality of the Cable

The second thing to note is the overall quality of the cable. When you take an authentic cable, you will feel the braided cable along with reinforced metal tips on either side. The reinforced part is what holds the metal Type-C part steady and is often missing from the counterfeit products.

Stating the Obvious: Buy From an Authorised Seller

This goes without saying, but make sure you buy from an authorised seller, either online or offline. There are some authorised sellers on both Flipkart and Amazon, and offline, there are authorised resellers of Apple, which you can find very easily.

Note: If you are considering buying third-party accessories for your Apple products, then make sure they are compatible with your devices. To do so you can refer to the MFi badge on the side of your product packaging.

FAQs

Q. Will using a third-party accessory with my Apple device damage it?

Yes, if you are using a bad-quality product, then it can harm your Apple device. However, there are companies such as Anker and Stuffcool, which are reliable and will give you the same results as an Apple-certified cable.

Q. How can I check if my iPhone is brand new?

Simply check the serial number of your device and enter it on this website, and it will tell you if your iPhone is new or not.

Wrapping Up

This article talks about how you can check the authenticity of your Apple Type-C cable. Since there are a lot of counterfeits in the market, you can lose a lot of money if you are not careful. The next time you are buying any accessory, make sure you look for these markers.

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