Existing users, 
iPhone 3G accessory incompatibility index
Posted 31 July 2008 @ 11am in Guides/How-Tos
As previously reported, many accessories that were compatible with the first-generation are not compatible with the iPhone 3G, either failing to charge the device or losing functionality completely.
We’ve compiled a list of incompatible devices based on user reports. If you have any to add, please let us know.
Will not charge the iPhone 3G: The explanation for this issue is as follows: most accessories on the market charge iPods/iPhones through either USB or a 12V connection that works through the FireWire portion of the pin connector. The latter method is cheaper, and hence more common. Apple has removed 12V (FireWire) charging from the iPhone 3G; this means that these devices are no longer able to deliver a charge. As such, some accessories will still perform their intended function, but fail to charge the iPhone.
- Alpine 9856
- Alpine KCE-422i Connection Cable
- Apple iPod HiFi
- Belkin Auto Kit for iPod with Dock Connector.
- BlueTouch
- BOSE SoundDock
- Dension ICE
- Homedics SoundSpa
- iTeufel Dock
- Kenwood KCA-IP 500 iPod Interface
- Monster car charger
- Monster FM tuner
- OEM iPod Connection Kit for several cars (Mazda 3, Scion XB, Audi)
- Onkyo docking cradle
- Pioneer D3
- Pioneer Elite AV receiver VSX-84TXSi
- Scion TC iPod connection
- SIRIUS Soloist Universal Sound System
- Sony XA-110IP iPod Interface Adapter
- Subaru Forester ‘09 iPod connection kit
- USB Fever iPod Direct Cigarette Plug FM Transmitter and charger
- VW OEM iPod adapter
Audio echo occurs with the iPhone 3G Several iPhone 3G owners are reporting an issue in which severe echoes are generated through car audio systems with which the phones are paired. Generally, the driver hears echoes while the call recipient does not. The issue affects iPhone 3G models running iPhone OS 2.0, but not first-generation iPhones running the same:
- 2007 Prius
- 2008 Nissan Altima
- 2008 Nissan Rogue
- 2008 Toyota Tundra
- Ford Focus with Microsoft Sync
- Infiniti G35
- Infiniti G37S
- Various BMWs
Broken or hampered iPhone 3G functionality Some accessories simply will not function with the iPhone 3G in any fashion while others have partial functionlality.
- 2008 Nissan Pathfinder via aux connection (device not recognized)
- Cardo Scala Bluetooth Headset (pairs, makes and receives calls, butdDOES
- NOT connect when listening to voice messages like it did on my 2.5G.
Feedback? info@iphoneatlas.com.
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7 Comments
Posted by eric.l
31 July 2008 @ 8pm
I have a VW GTI and this just plain sucks. With the battery draining quicker this would have been nice to charge while in the car.
Posted by wcannon--2008
1 August 2008 @ 10am
Has anyone complied a list of what does work with the iPhone 3G?
Charge, Audio, Video
Which Bluetooth Hands Free Kits
Which Head Units
Which All in One Units (Stereo, Hands Free, Nav)
Posted by kaykhanittha
2 August 2008 @ 1am
Do you think that many others accessories do not work with the new iPhone 3G ?
http://www.iphone-3g-mobile.com/APPLE-IPHONE/LIST-OF-IPHONE-ACCESSORIES-NOT-COMPATIBLE-WITH-APPLE-IPHONE-3G
Posted by libertyforall1776
4 August 2008 @ 10am
The USA Spec car adapter needs a new cable:
http://usaspec.com/ipod.html
” Yes we work on the new iPhone, iTouch and
Classic models !!!
Important Note - NEW 3 G PHONE !!
Apple changed the connector dock which results that all existing interface (including all other brands) cables do not charge the new 3G
We have a new cable being designed that will charge the 3G Phone. This new cable should be available in September. Please email sales for order information.
Please note, due to software changes in the new iPods, the new iPhone and iTouch, work fine in the direct mode, but do not work in our new Hybrid mode!
The new models work fine on the new PA20 TOY with all features !”
Posted by kruckenb
5 August 2008 @ 10pm
CableJive says they’ll have an adaptor to fix the iPhone 3G charging problem.
http://www.cablejive.com/iphone_3g_charge_converter.html
Posted by varase
17 August 2008 @ 3pm
You can add the Altec Lansing iM600 to the list of peripherals which don’t charge the iPhone 3G.
Despite an email exchange between me and their tech people - with replies from them coming back from Plantronics (?!?) - the iPhone 3G does not charge in this otherwise nice portable speaker system/FM radio.
This is a real problem - when you talk to their tech support before purchase, are assured that it charges and does not cause GSM buzz - and still end up with a product which is incompatible.
Posted by RipTide1024
25 August 2008 @ 12pm
Would it be possible to take the Firewire pins for GND and power and move them over to the USB pin spots and add a resistor to lower the Firewire’s voltage to get the iPhone 3g to charge?
I specifically have the VW OEM iPod adapter, but I guess the concept could be applied to any of the devices that have the charging problem due to the lack of Firewire support.