Phone Displays "This accessory is not made for the Iphone" Every 10 secs

My phone displays " This accessory is not made for the iphone every 10 seconds and I can't get it to stop doing that. It is not plugged into any accessory at all. Please help

Hi, my phone have a same problem. I try to clean up, but look like not easy to do it. Do u have some way to clean up it ?
Just in case, the message still pop up after cleaning, then what to do ? Can u pls teach me.
TQ

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Hello there philp_69,
If I understand correctly it sounds like your phone hasnt been recognized in iTunes on your PC since the last couple of updates. I would use the troubleshooting in the following article which will walk you through the steps one by one.
iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch not recognized in iTunes for Windows
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
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Iphone will not charge via usb-to-computer nor via brick; I've tested with two different cables. Just before this problem arose, I got messages similar to "This accessory is not made to work with iPhone."

Most of my concern is in the subject line. I probably should've saved some content to include here. Allow me to elaborate:
While traveling with the tiny brick, I got a message on my 3GS phone that "This accessory is not made to work with iPhone”; however, the charger was working fine with another phone and with an iPad.
I tested alternatives by removing and re-inserting the cable (obviously, as I tested other devices), changing wall receptacles, shutting the phone off (all the way), all to no avail.
When I got home, I plugged a different cable--one that was connected to my iMac rather than the brick--into the my 3GS; it still didn't charge.
So, I'm hypothesizing that perhaps some debris (from a pocket?) got into the charging receptacle of the 3GS and is disrupting the connection. Perhaps there are other hypotheses.
I am reluctant to do a reset, as (a) the problem doesn't appear to be a software issue (the phone and software are all working, though the charge is declining) and (b) I don't want to lose the contents before I can sync it (now that I'm home, again).
I'd welcome suggestions. Meanwhile, I suppose I shall e-mail photos and notes from the phone to myself before I lose the remaining charge.

Try to clean the 30-pin receiver slot either by blowing air into it or using a microfiber cloth. If the problem persists, based on what you've already said, I'd say the problem is most likely hardware, and would need to be replaced or repaired. I hope your iPhone is still under the 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty, or if applicaable extended warranty. You can check by calling AppleCare National iPhone Technical Support at 1 (800) 694-7466.

My iphone 4 started displaying a message box with the following message: "This accessory is not optimized for this phone. You may experience noise and loss of battery." My question is: how to fix this?

My iphone 4 started displaying a message box with the following message: "This accessory is not optimized for this phone. You may experience noise and loss of battery." My question is: Why is this happening and how do I fix it? (I'm losing battery power precipitously). Thanks in advance for any assistance with this question.

Thanks Kilted Tim, you solved the problem. I'm mightily impressed at the simplicity of the solution!
Jaded Kane

I keep getting a msg - This accessory is not optimized for this iphone...Dismiss slide makes it go away but comes back. Phone is working ok but pop-up is annoying. Any help out there?

I keep getting a pop-up. This accessory is not optimized for this iphone.... A dismiss button makes it go away but it keeps coming back periodically.
Phone works fine. Any help out there?

Check this article: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1505
If you get this message when you are using a "Works with iPhone" accessory, make sure of the following:
Make sure the packaging for the product says "Works with iPhone" and not "Made for iPod".For more information about iPhone accessories and the difference between "Works with iPhone" and "Made for iPod' accessories click here.
The iPhone dock connector is free of any debris.
The "Works with iPhone" accessory's connector is free of debris.
The iPhone is securely connected to the accessory—that is, it is not sitting crookedly within an iPhone dock and making only partial connection.

This accessory is not optimized for this iphone you may experience......... this keeps coming up on my phone.I have reset it back to new status and it still pops up help? how do I get rid of that?

THis accessory is not optimized for this iphone you may experiencenoise caused by cellular interference or experience delay in service.
THis keeps popping up on my phone.I have reset back to the original state and it is still there? how can I get this message off my phone?
I have purchased a new one and want to give this phone to my son

I know this is gonna be a very general tech question but you didnt say in your post.
Are you still using the device that was giving that warning?

I get a message that says "this accessory is not optimized for this phone" how may I get rid of the message?

I get a message that says "this accessory is not optimized for this phone" how may I get rid of the message?

A lot will depend on what "accessory" the message is "not optimized". I get this message when my Mophie Juicepack is depleted, recharge it and no problems. Till the next time it is drained of course. That might give you hint of the issue. If you tell use what device you might be using when you get that message, we might have a different suggestion.

IPhone 4 continues to display "this accessory is not compatible with this device" I only got my phone a week ago and I have only plugged a charger into it... Any ideas on how to fix? Ask your question.

Phone is and has continued to display "this accessory is not optimized on this I phone... It flashes on the screen continuously even when phone is locked, wasting battery life in the process. I could understand if I had used a dodgy charger but I have only used the charger I got with my iPhone. And it has been happening since the first time I charged it. Also the keyboard sounds go on and off when I'm typing, any ideas. Cheers.

Hi,
Not that's not normal and is one of the Problems I was having before Restoring as New...
Just make sure you Sync ALL your important Info... Contacts... Music... Etc... to your Computer...
and then do a Restore as New...
i was a bit reluctant at First, because I hadn't done it before... But it was So Easy and am Really Glad I did...
Cheers,
Here's Another Useful Link:
http://www.apple.com/support/iphone/

TS2755 this accessory is not optimal for use with this iphone keeps popping up on my phone how do i stop it?

This accessory is not optimal for use with this iphone keeps popping up on my phone how do i stop it?

Can be caused by lint, dirt, or foreign material in the dock connector port and it doesn't take much.
Can also be caused by damage to the pins in the dock connector port including moisture damage.

HT1349 this pop up keeps coming on my iphone this accessory is not optimised for this phone. it stops my sound

hopefully some one can help to know why this message keeps poping up and stop my sound.
this accessory is not optimised for this phone

Clean your dock connector, used canned air & a soft toothbrush. Look closely...a small piece of lint or other crud can create a short, thus producing that error message. Also look for any bent pins.

"This accessory is not made to work with iPhone"

I have a first generation iphone. It recently started showing a message that reads:
This accessory is not made to work with iPhone
Would you like to turn on Airplane Mode to reduce audio interference?
You will not be able to make call during this mode
YES NO
There is no accessory in the phone. Any thoughts on how to stop this behavior?
I tried reloading the OS and it didn't help.

I was having the same problem and it was draining my battery! After reading a couple of threads I was resigned to take my 1st gen iphone to the genius bar to see if they could do something. Before going to the bar I took off my pics, videos, movies, podcasts, and some applications in preparation for my visit. That night the problem stopped. This had been happening for about 3-4 weeks so I could replicate at will. After removing things from the phone when I tried to replicate the problem it would not happen. So I then started to re-sync things one at a time. After re-syncing everything but the applications I still could not replicate the problem. My feeling is that one of the applications, or combinations of, was causing the issue. I have not re-synced all the applications at this time because I am happy to have my phone back. Hope this helps.

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Greeting folks,
My iPhone has been wacky! Out of nowhere it shut itself down whiel in the middle of a song. Then after I plugged it in for a while it finally came back on. However, now every few minutes or so the "This accessory is not made to work with iPhone" message comes up. The thing is, I have not been plugged into any accessory in weeks. And before you ask, yes I reset the phone.

Hey Jorva,
Try using a small brush, like a toothbrush, to remove any debris from the dock adapter.
What accessory did you have the iPhone plugged into? Did it have the "Works with iPhone" logo?
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1665
If its not caused by debris, make a reservation to have a Mac Genius take a look at it.
http://www.apple.com/retail/
Jason

Please Help "This accessory is not made to work with iPhone" iPod??

Hiya i wondered if someone here can help me please.
Today i went to play my ipod feature on my iPhone and it started playing on the iPhone speakers which i wanted, Then all of a sudden it stoped i checked it out and had an error message saying the following.
"This accessory is not made to work with iPhone
Do you wish to switch to aeroplane mode
YES/NO"
There is no accessory connected to the phone and also it has not been in contact with water which i heard sometimes triggers this error.
When i press the NO option the volume cuts out and the volume slider disapears on the ipod and also the volume buttons dont work.
I dont really want to factory restore it but if thats my only option then i will do it. Also i have only had the phone for less than 20 days.
Any Help/Advice is really apprieciated.

Check your iPhone's dock connector port for any dirt, lint, or foreign material, and it doesn't take much.
If clear, the standard troubleshooting steps in order are power your iPhone off and on, an iPhone reset - which is done by pressing and holding the home button and the sleep/wake or on/off button simultaneously until you see the Apple logo and then release - ignoring the slide to turn off prompt when doing so, restoring your iPhone with iTunes from your iPhone's backup, and restoring as a new iPhone or not from your iPhone's backup.
If no change after any of these steps in order, you can call AppleCare or make an appointment at an Apple store if there is one nearby.

Error message is "this accessory is not optimized for this iphone" how can i delete the accessory? have an iphone3gs

error message is "this accessory is not optimized for this iphone" how can i delete the accessory whatever it is? the phone does not tell me. Thank you.

I have same problem which drives me nuts - phone lights up in middle of the night and displays message every hour or so. Something is obviously not right and it's not dust on the connector.

"This accessory is not made to work with the iPhone"

Makes sense right? Yes, that is if there's something plugged into it that the iPhone doesn't support. Problem is, there's NOTHING plugged into my phone. This message literally pops up every 5-10 seconds, and below the message it asks if I want to turn on airplane mode to reduce audio interference or something. Has anyone experienced this problem? I've heard of it being fixed by popping out the sim an popping it back in, didn't work - plugging in headphones an unplugging them, didn't work. Is my dock connector shorted? If that's the case I can just buy a new dock connector for $30 on ebay, take apart my phone an replace it an everything should be good then right?

oswaldswell
Posts: 1
From: Shropshire
Registered: Feb 24, 2010
Re: "This accessory is not made to work with the iPhone"
Posted: Feb 24, 2010 3:49 AM in response to: Dizzy714
I too struggled with the same problem after updating some 5-6 apps on miphone the same day i upgraded itunes software to 9.1.1(12)
lost volume from onboard speakers, volume control etc...
after deleting the updated apps one by one, rebooting after each loss I found this post(among dozens) and tried plugging in The SAME cable from my hours worth of troubleshooting,syncing only This time into the Wall plug...
Instant sound! from ipod/onboard speakers.
THANX bunches to "Oswaldswell"
not sure why or for how long...

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