From 4305fafbd644fbc8862edf3eb840b1eb9767c8b9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: uncor3 <contactuncor3@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:48:18 +0000
Subject: [PATCH] add support for identifying old devices in CableInfoWidget

---
 src/cableinfowidget.cpp | 4 +++-
 src/cableinfowidget.h   | 2 ++
 2 files changed, 5 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-)

diff --git a/src/cableinfowidget.cpp b/src/cableinfowidget.cpp
index d04c88e..ff80a29 100644
--- a/src/cableinfowidget.cpp
+++ b/src/cableinfowidget.cpp
@@ -151,6 +151,7 @@ void CableInfoWidget::analyzeCableInfo()
             "Failed to find plist dictionary in response.");
         return;
     }
+    m_cableInfo.isOldDevice = !ioreg["ConnectionActive"].valid();
     m_cableInfo.isConnected = ioreg["ConnectionActive"].getBool();
 
     // Check if genuine (Apple manufacturer and valid model info)
@@ -254,7 +255,8 @@ void CableInfoWidget::updateUI()
         delete item;
     }
 
-    if (!m_cableInfo.isConnected) {
+    // old devices don't report ConnectionActive
+    if (!m_cableInfo.isConnected && !m_cableInfo.isOldDevice) {
         m_loadingWidget->showError(
             QString("%1 does not seem to be connected to any cable.")
                 .arg(QString::fromStdString(m_device->deviceInfo.productType)));
diff --git a/src/cableinfowidget.h b/src/cableinfowidget.h
index 69da50b..73441b7 100644
--- a/src/cableinfowidget.h
+++ b/src/cableinfowidget.h
@@ -67,6 +67,8 @@ private:
         QStringList supportedTransports;
         QStringList activeTransports;
         bool isFakeInfo = false;
+        bool isOldDevice =
+            false; // devices that don't report ConnectionActive are likely old
     };
 
     // UI components