iOS 11.3 will be much stricter with USB-connected accessories

Using accessories from manufacturers not confirmed by Apple on an iPhone is often a real nightmare, therefore, the true MFi seal of guarantee assures us that we will be able to use it for a long time. Despite everything, Apple had lowered its guard a bit with these types of accessories. Things get complicated again with iOS 11.3, as the Cupertino company has increased security when using USB accessories.

What does this mean? Well, you will probably have to get rid of more than one Lightning cable or accessory that you have been able to acquire without MFi certification.

In short, we cannot promise you that you will be able to continue using this accessory from a third manufacturer for a long time, despite the fact that this position of the Cupertino company runs radically against the legislation present in the European Union, where Apple has already been given a "slap on the wrist" for using its special Lightning cable, fleeing directly from any type of standard cable such as the microUSB before, and the USB-C now. In fact, the Cupertino company has no excuse for not using USB-C, especially when they are the only ports available on their MacBook.

HoweverIt seems that the disconnection is not going to be radical, explain from Apple:

If you use this type of accessories both in the Lightning connector and through the USBs of your Mac, the new protocol will prevent the device from communicating with the outside. You may have to periodically enter your password - Update notes in iOS 11.3

As always, the best alternative is to use MFi products, Although in certain accessories it is a real nuisance, in No products found. It is not difficult to find certified cables at very competitive prices if you do not feel like paying twenty euros for a cable in the Apple Store.


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  1.   RAFAEL PAZOS SERRANO said

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