Question 1

So is this the official "Apple" adapter or not?

Accepted Answer

There is reasonably good evidence that the one I got was NOT legitimate.  The box and packaging looks like genuine Apple, except that a piece of white self-adhesive label material was affixed over the front of the box, covering the photo and the Apple logo. It does work okay on my iPhone 12.  Possible hypotheses:  1.  This was purchased from a supplier in some other country, and unofficially imported into the US.  (This is commonly called "gray market".)  2.  Apple discovered that a batch of these had a high rate of defective units and ordered the entire batch destroyed. Or Apple made a production change and ordered the old stock destroyed.   But someone "rescued" them from destruction and sold them.

Question 2

Can I use an external mic that is 3.5 jack compatible? Or is this output only for headphones?

Accepted Answer

It can work. I test it. If you want to direct to use this adapter, you have to use TRRS type mic. If your mic is just TRS jack head, you have to buy one ‘TRRS male to TRS female cable’ to link this adapter to your TRS mic.

Question 3

Can it control music (volume, previous/next) and answer phone calls (microphone)? Also in regards to the real one vs. a cheap generic/clone/knock-off

Accepted Answer

This adapter came with my iPhone 7 plus... Don't buy this just double check the box your phone came in. As far as controlling music and phone calls... All this piece does is allow you to use your existing 3.5m headphones with your new phone (7 or 7 plus). As you know, your new phone does not have a 3.5m headphones jack. Therefore, in order to use your favorite pair of headphones you need this adapter... That's why it's included in the iPhone box! It's just an adapter...any control you have over music or calls will depend on your headphones.

Question 4

is this original apple adapter?

Accepted Answer

Mine absolutely seemed genuine, came in a sealed Apple factory box, and worked perfectly.

ASIN	B01LXJFMGF
Best Sellers Rank	#12,058 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #220 in Headphone Adapters
Brand	Apple
Built-In Media	Lightning to 3.5mm Headphone Adapter
Color	White
Compatible Devices	iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st generation), iPad Pro 10.5-inch, iPad Pro 9.7-inch, iPad Air (3rd generation), iPad Air 2, iPad Air (1st generation), iPad (9th generation), iPad (8th generation), iPad (7th generation), iPad (6th generation), iPad (5th generation), iPad (4th generation), iPad mini (5th generation), iPad mini 4, iPad mini 3, iPad mini 2, iPad mini (1st g…
Connector Type	Auxiliary, Lightning
Current Rating	1 A
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (236,550)
Finish	Matte
Global Trade Identification Number	00190198001757
Item Dimensions	2.7 x 0.7 x 3.5 inches
Item Type Name	Headphone Adapters
Item Weight	9.07 g
Manufacturer	Apple
Mfr Part Number	MMX62AM/A
Model Number	MMX62AM/A
Number of Items	1
Number of Ports	1
Package Quantity	1
Power Plug Type	No Plug
Specific Uses For Product	Cell Phone, Headphones, PC
UPC	190198001757
Unit Count	1 Count
Warranty Description	Apple One (1) Year Limited Warranty

Apple Lightning to 3.5 mm Headphone Jack Adapter

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