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How do you ensure a standard doesn't get bypassed by a bad actor? If it isn't working for USB-C why would it work for MFi? There are chips in USB-C cables that
by Eisenstein 4y ago
How do you ensure a standard doesn't get bypassed by a bad actor? If it isn't working for USB-C why would it work for MFi? There are chips in USB-C cables that negotiate with the host; if they can fake those what stops them from faking MFi?
The end result of this, is people buying more cables. USB-C was designed to mitigate the problem and now we have another standard using the same connector but requiring a different cable. It is just as bad as those devices which take USB-C but haven't updated the board to include sense resistors so they only charge with USB-A to C cables.
- shagie 4y agoMFI (Made-For-iPhone) is trademarked by Apple and they will enforce that by having infringing products removed from various markets and retailers... though if you're buying from dodgy retailers you can get knock offs of nearly anything.
- Eisenstein 4y agoDo you consider Amazon a dodgy retailer? If so, congrats but most people buy their stuff there. If not, I have some bad news about dodgy goods on Amazon...
- shagie 4y agoGiven the reviews and experiences from https://www.amazon.com/gp/profile/amzn1.account.AFLICGQRF6BRJGH2RRD4VGMB47ZA/ref=cm_cr_srp_d_gw_btm?ie=UTF8 https://www.amazon.com/gp/profile/amzn1.account.AFLICGQRF6BR... - absolutely, they're a dodgy retailer (and resell dodgy items). I would suggest buying only appropriately branded cables (which incidentally includes Amazon Basics). Though personally, for any cable that matters, I've spent the premium and purchased it from Apple as I'm fairly certain I am getting exactly what I am getting.
- Eisenstein 4y agoSo you have no refutation to my point. Your contribution was 'yeah they can be faked, just like USB-C, but I only buy real ones'.
- shagie 4y agoI'd be willing to buy a mfi certified cable on amazon. Apple enforces those. You will be hard pressed to find a MFI certified cable in the above linked reviews that is rated poorly for spec. You may find "compatible" ( https://www.amazon.com/TROND-Charger-Resistor-Charging-Chromebook/dp/B019XNK74I/ref=cm_cr_srp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8 https://www.amazon.com/TROND-Charger-Resistor-Charging-Chrom... ) - but not certified ( https://www.amazon.com/ask/questions/Tx1KDZKVM4Y5KYE/ref=ask_dp_dpmw_al_hza https://www.amazon.com/ask/questions/Tx1KDZKVM4Y5KYE/ref=ask... ) Would I trust buying an off brand usb cable that lacks MFI certification? Nope.
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