How to tell a fake iPhone charger!
So, you know that the best way to charge your iPhone or iPad is using a Apple branded charger, right? Yes, they are expensive, yes, you can get hella cheap ones off eBay or Amazon, but what you’re paying for when you buy that expensive Apple charger is not just a super safe purpose built charger, you’re also paying for peace of mind.
Using off brand or knock off chargers can not only be incredibly frustrating because they don’t last, but they can also be super dangerous. You really, really shouldn’t use them. If you find yourself in a position where you want to charge your phone, but are unable to do so with your own charger here’s what you should look at in a potential charger-
If it’s just off brand and not a knock off, it should be ok to use. Examples of good off brand chargers include Belkin and Griffin or you can look for text that says ‘MFi certified’, which means Apple has licensed it.
If you think what you’re looking at might be a cheapie knockoff Apple charger, here’s what to look for.
*The finish on the plug pins on genuine chargers is matt and uniform, however on counterfeit chargers the finish can be glossy/shiny and the pins irregularly angular.
*The position of the USB sockets on the knock off chargers can be upside down when compared to the real product.
*Knock off chargers weigh less then genuine chargers, with the real thing weighing in just over 40 grams.
*The printed text on the faceplate can be darker on knock off chargers, and the text itself will often be strange. On a real charger, look for “Designed by Apple in California Assembled in China” imprinted on the cable about seven inches from the USB connector. A serial number with either 12 or 17 digits is imprinted at the end of this text.
If you live with someone who has a knock off and insists on using it, make sure to mark your own genuine Apple charger with a marker so you know which one is the right one to use.
And then wait, patiently, for truly wireless charging.
One day, friends, one day.
Tags: How to tell a fake iPhone Charger
Apple | iPhone-Antidote | 
November 6, 2014 5:09 pm
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