I keep getting the error message that "charging is not supported with this accessory" when I plug my ipod touch in to my macbook.

Neither the macbook nor ipod touch are new, and I'm using the cable provided with the ipod touch as normal and so was just hoping someone could explain what might be causing this? thanks!

Hi,
Thanks for your suggestions, tried all those but no luck until I tried another cable. Also found another thread on here with a similar complaint that suggested cleaning the cable/ipod connection which I've now done which seems to have done the trick-thanks again!

Similar Messages

  • I purchased Elements 13.  When I tried to install I get the error message that it is not supported by Vista.  Now what do I do?

    I purchased Elements 13.  When I tried to install it I get the error message that it is not supported by Vista.  What do I do now?

    If you can't install Windows 7 or higher or get a new computer with Windows 7 or higher, you won't be able to run Photoshop Elements 13.
    There are many inexpensive refurbished or "off lease" computers available at very reasonable cost.  Here is one example (scroll down):
    Computers & Tablets, Desktop PCs, All Desktop PCs, Refurbished - Newegg.com

  • HT4623 When I plug my ipad to itunes i get the error message that it is not supported and I have to go to itunes and get itunes re-installed?  i never had this problem before.  if i do this will i loose all my files, music, etc?

    When I plug me ipad to itunes i get the error message that it is not supported and that i have to go to itunes and get "itunes installer" and re-install.  if i do this will i loose my files and music?

    No, you should not lose anything.

  • When I download the Firefox update 4, I get an error message that it is "not supported in this architecture"

    I have a Mac with 10.5.8 I have just updated this account on the Mac after letting it alone for a year. Now I can not download and run the latest version of Firefox.'''F'''

    Firefox 4 requires at least OS X 10.5 and an Intel Mac. There is a third party version of Firefox 4 that runs on OS X 10.4/10.5 and PPC Macs, for details see http://www.floodgap.com/software/tenfourfox
    If you prefer, you can get the latest version of Firefox 3.6 from http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/all-older.html

  • I have the latest Firefox v 26 and everytime I try to add-on Lightning, I get the error message that it is not compatible with Version 26?

    "Lightning could not be installed because it is not compatible with firefox 26.0" is the message I get when I try to install the latest 2.6.4 version of lightning. I also tried the later beta test version with the same results. I am running Windows XP 32 bit with all the latest updates.

    hello Waltair, lightning is a calendar-extension for the thunderbird mail client - it won't work in firefox...

  • "Charging is not supported with this accessory" with iOS 4.2

    It looks like iOS 4.2 is not supporting the older USB cables that have the longer plugs with the two fastener buttons on the sides.
    Since yesterday (after my update to iOS 4.2) I am getting that message on the iPhone screen:
    "Charging is not supported with this accessory"
    Now I have to spend another $29 for a cable that used to work until yesterday morning.
    I am just not getting why Apple would render cables useless with a software update.
    Has anyone experienced the same issue?

    My two cents... This may eliminate some options...
    I installed iOS 4.2 on my iTouch last night. I went to set up my link with Ubuntu on my main machine and got the message "Charging is not supported with this accessory" when I plugged into my USB port. After reading this post I tried another USB cable, and a reboot, but neither worked.
    I tried plugging my iTouch into a USB charging device USING THE SAME TWO CABLES I USED WITH MY PC, and the iTouch behaved normally.
    I tried plugging it into a Windows XP laptop and it behaved normally. I tried plugging it into another Ubuntu computer, and it behaved normally, although this computer is running a slightly different version of Ubuntu.
    My iTouch is configured in a standard fashion.
    I am concluding that the problem is not the cables, and it is not the connector at the base of my iTouch.
    My suspicion is that one of my computers is running at a slightly different USB voltage than the others, and that this difference is somehow triggering a reaction from my new iOS 4.2 installation.

  • 'Charging is not supported with this accessory' HELP!

    So here it goes...
    i got an iphone 3gs for christmas and it went fantastic, i jailbroke it and got everything i needed. in february, i came home from college and saw a message saying charging is not supported with this accessory when i tried to charge it with the charger i have been using for a month! so i still had my warranty on it and i sent it off. i recently got a new one (refurbished) on friday so i have had it exactly a week now. all was well once again and just a second ago i got the message again! but this time it wasnt permentant, i unplugged it and plugged it back it and it was fine for around 5 mins and did it again!
    i am using the mains to charge it and it is a USB plugged into a plug which goes in the mains, i am using 5.0.1
    what could be the problem? at first i thought it was a dead battery but its happened again so im thinking the voltage in my room? Please help me!!!

    8ooth wrote:
    i jailbroke it
    Discussing hacked and jailbroken devices is a violation of the Terms of Service here.  Jailbreaking voids your warranty and forfeits your right to support from Apple or on these forums.
    That said, try cleaning the dock connector with a dry toothbrush.

  • IPhone 3GS - "Charging is not supported with this accessory"

    Hi everyone,
    I'm hoping someone can help me with this. Basically we have a non-Apple docking station at work, and we all take turns to plug in our iPods and iPhones to listen to our music. The moment I plug my iPhone in there, a message pops up saying that "Charging is not supported with this accessory"
    This honestly doesn't bother me at all - the message pops up on everyone's device when they plug it in.
    The thing that really bothers me is that now when charge my iPhone at home, with the official cables, etc., the same message pops up. Most of the time, if I remove the cable and re-insert it, the message doesn't appear and my phone charges normally again.
    This problem only started after I plugged my phone into that docking station at work, and now it just won't stop. I've restarted my phone and everything, but I can't believe that the problem's just not going away. I'm not even using the docking station anymore... No one else at work is experiencing the same problem.
    Is there anything I can do about this, or will that message never stop appearing when I try to charge my iPhone?
    Thanks in advance!

    OK, so just an easy check - reset your phone and see if it makes any difference - hold down the Home and Sleep/Wake buttons at the same time and continue to hold them down until the Silver Apple appears. Then, once the Home screen comes back up, plug 'er in, and see what you get.
    If you get the same message, then you need to take a trip to your nearest Apple store or Authorized Apple Service Provider with the iPhone, cable, and adaptor so they can check it out. Or, you can simply purchase a new adaptor and cable (it sounds like the adaptor itself may have an issue at this point....)
    Cheers and good luck!
    GB

  • HT1766 I backed up to my PC and attempted restore but I keep getting an error message that "iTunes could not restore the iPhone because not enough free space is available." I have a 32GB iPhone; only 13GB used!!!  HELP!  iCloud backup/restore did not work

    I backed up to my PC and attempted restore but I keep getting an error message that "iTunes could not restore the iPhone because not enough free space is available." I have a 32GB iPhone; only 13GB used!!!  HELP!  iCloud backup/restore did not work either! How can I resolve this problem to restore from back up.

    If you're not a developer then you really should not have upgraded.
    I'm unsure how you can fix this as you have already done a back-up on iOS 7 and apple don't support firmware downgrades.

  • I am trying to download itunes to my win32 vista os and i keep getting an error message that it is not a win32 application

    i am trying to download itunes to my win32 vista os and i keep getting an error message that it is not a win32 application

    In the course of your troubleshooting to date have you worked through the following document?
    iTunes: Windows reports that "iTunesSetup.exe is not a valid Win32 application"

  • I keep getting the error message                                           Apple ID does not have permission to access iTunes Connect. please explain why?

    Question:
    I try to log into my itunes connect acct and I I still keep getting the error message
                                              Apple ID does not have permission to access iTunes Connect.
    please explain why?

    PS I have also read all of the old postings in regards to this and nothing is working.

  • Error message charging is not supported with this accessory

    I have an iPhone 3GS from Jul 2009. Fully updated. I normally charge it using a USB port on my MacBook Pro so it also syncs at the same time. This week began getting an alert on my phone which said "charging is not supported with this accessory". I resolved initially by unplugging/replugging the cord. In all cases the phone had been charging for some time before the alert appeared. In most cases the phone was sitting on the same surface as the macbook and had not been moved since beginning charge.
    The only support document I can find refers to firewire and does not apply to my device.
    Since starting this week it is happening more frequently and may require being re-connected several times.
    It is still intermittent issue but I depend on my phone.
    Thank you for your assistance

    I just found some on eBay for about 1.99 each with free shipping and ordered about 6 of them from the seller, I think they came from China so it takes a couple weeks. So far I never got a bad cable, but if you do use eBay please check their feedback to make sure they have a history of delivering quality cables and working cables. Always pay using PayPal if possible so you don't lose your money. There are online sites like Meritline and such that have cheaper cables for direct sales with PayPal checkout and free shipping.
    I use the 6' cable in the car, so I don't have figure where to put the iPhone or iPod when plugged into the stereo and it is helpful to have them when trying to charge when the plug is being a dresser or something when I travel.
    I also like the retractable cables ($0.99)
    I also have the Scosche FlipSYNC Keychain cable too, a bit expensive, but you always have a cable with you just in case.
    Message was edited by: cls24

  • IPhone 4 on iOS 5 not charging, getting a error saying "Charging is not supported with this accessory" Help?

    I got a replacement of this iPhone 4. Probably a month or so. I've been taken good care of this phone, but I keep getting this pop up saying "Charging is not supported with this accessory". I've blowed on this 30 pic connector, cleaned it and everything and there still haven't been a solution. I restored it and restore it to a backup. I have to disconnect my iPhone in order to get it to work. Any suggestions? Help?

    No, it is a problem with YOUR phone, not all phones. My phone does not have this problem. You have dirt or moisture in the connector on the bottom of the phone, a bent pin, or a bad cable. Get a magnifying glass and look into the connector. Clean out the lint and fluff that is almost certainly there. A dry toothbrush is a good tool, or a wood toothpick. Inspect for bent pins. If you see a red dot in the connector opening it means that your phone has water damage.

  • Suddenly when trying to charge my iPhone i see the message 'charging is not supported with this accessory' - please help!

    Iphone reads Charging is not supported with this accessory?! why has this suddenly appeared when attempting to charge?

    Check your dock connector for crud or lint...it doesn't take much to create a short, thus producing that message. Use canned air & a soft toothbrush.

  • IPhone error "Charging is not supported with this accessory"

    I keep getting error "Charging is not supported with this accessory" ever since the last update. I only get this message when iphone is locked and not plugged in to anything. When phone is locked the message keeps popping up every few seconds, consiquently I'm having to charge at least twice a day!
    Error only occurs when not plugged in & iphone locked & doesn't make any difference if wifi on or off
    Connectors have been cleaned
    iphone has been restored
    iphone has been re-booted
    Nothing seems to work and after researching, all similar posts seem to be pertaining to actually plugging in to something and the fix was "clean connector" this is not my problem, error only happens if not plugged in. I'm assuming it's a bug from the last update but my girlfriends iphone is fine.
    Would someone please help as the drain on my phone is rediculous now, it wasn't that good to start with but now the phone is pretty useless unless I'm near a plug! It's also very annoying having the screen constantly coming to life with this error message, especially at night.
    Thanks in advance for any help.
    Wayne.

    I've not been able to find any new solutions so I thought I would try repeating everything I've tried again. I started by re-cleaning the connector as, logically my error only occurs when not plugged in to anything. To my amazement the problem is now resolved, I did take quite a while cleaning this time using toothpicks, cotton buds and nail varnish remover. So I geuss I should have cleaned it better in the first place! Doh! Anyway it's FIXED!!

Maybe you are looking for

  • Port Mapping is not working ?

    First of all, sorry for my bad english as it is not my primary language. So my problem is that I play Warcraft 3 and that I would like to host some games. To be able to host, I have to do port mapping for the ports : 6112-6119, which I did in the Air

  • How do I hide the pen line I made a text pathway with?

    Hi, I drew a line with the pen then curved it into an 'S' shape, to make a text pathway.  My text is now nicely sitting in an 'S' shape but when I make the line beneath it 100% transparent the text goes transparent too. Many thanks Sophie

  • How come my circles in Edge come out as squares in Muse?

    I made an animation with circles and when I dragged it into Muse and previewed it they turned into squares. Anyone know why this happed and how to fix it?

  • How to look for SAP provided rules while changing orders ?

    Hi: we have a requirement to check for order type when the change order request ( in form of IDOC via EDI)  is passed to SAP and the requirement is such that we can only accept certain order types like TA and reject order order type........from a ver

  • How do i unlock my iod when i forgot my password

    I don't know how to unlock my ipod without the password and I also broke the lock button! HELP ME!!