'unsupported' error on genuine charger cables

Hey,
Just wanted to know if anyone else was experiencing this problem! I haven't done the 7.1.2 update, but mine and my boyfriends phone stopped accepting non-genuine chargers last week. Now, my phone is trying to tell me that my two genuine charger cables are also unsupported. I'm swiftly running out of battery and I haven't found a way around this and I'm afraid ill be totally uncontactable come tomorrow.
can anyone shed some light or give me a fix? I've tried the whole unlock, unplug, plug back in dismiss, unplug, plug back in thing.. it works for about 30 seconds. Apple were totally unhelpful when I tried to chat to them. I know my phone and cables aren't faulty, as my ipad, my boyfriends phone and a friends iphone are all suddenly having the same problem!
Much thanks,
Kasey.

Inspect the charging port area for dirt/debris/fluff build-up that may be preventing a good connection and use a wooden toothpick, soft clean toothbrush, or a can of compressed air to clean it. Also look for bent or broken pins. Try another cable and/or charger block (be sure to always use a genuine Apple certified brand) in a known good outlet. If you're using a USB port, try another port. If you're using a hub, try a direct connection. If you're using a USB port in the front of a desktop computer, try one in the back. If all these fail, make an appointment at your nearest Genius Bar to have the device evaluated.

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'unsupported' error on genuine charger cables

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