When it comes to charging your phone, how much is there to really know? You can grab any old charger, plug it in, and voila, go from 0 to 100 percent in no time, right? Even if the charger that you’re using works like a charm, that doesn’t mean it’s a good charger for your phone. In fact, the wrong charger can have a negative impact on your battery and your phone’s health over the long term — or worse. Rick Costa at Houselectric.com says this is the one charger that Apple experts agree you should never use because it can actually damage your iPhone.
Counterfeit Chargers
Who doesn’t want to save money — especially when you see the price tags on so many Apple items like chargers? The truth ism you can open up Amazon, search for chargers, and find a number of options that are infinitely cheaper than an Apple-certified charger, but it’s not worth it if you wind up spending more money over time to replace your phone battery or the phone itself.
“Apple experts are warning users to stay away from a certain type of charger that can potentially damage your device and even harm you,” Costa said. “When it comes to charging your Apple device, it is essential that you use the right charger for your specific device. Apple products are designed to be compatible with charging cables and wall plugs that fall within a certain range of standards. This is important for safety reasons and also to ensure that your device is charging correctly.”
Unfortunately, there are a lot of cheap knock-off and counterfeit chargers sold on the market that do not meet the same standards as genuine Apple charging cables and wall plugs, Costa explains. “Using these sub-standard chargers can lead to potentially dangerous situations where your device is damaged or even worse, you are harmed,” Costa said. “Apple experts are warning users to avoid these types of chargers, as the voltage and current can be too high and may cause your device to become damaged or even start a fire. Additionally, these chargers may also cause your device to malfunction, as they are not designed to power your device correctly.”
Use Apple-Certified Chargers
It is important to always use the correct charger for your Apple device — counterfeit knockoffs are not worth the cheap price tag. “To ensure that your device is being charged correctly, only use genuine Apple chargers or chargers that are certified by Apple,” Costa said. “Additionally, avoid using any third-party chargers that are not certified by Apple, as these could be potentially dangerous. By sticking to genuine Apple chargers, you can ensure that your device is being charged correctly and safely. This will save you from potentially dangerous situations and also allow your device to function correctly.”
