Question unacceptable certificate error

wallet7

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I've installed an Awei app for my earbuds
When I try to register the app, I keep seeing an error nessage:

"unacceptable certificate CN=AAA Certificate Services" (plus more that I can't see all)

Awei is in China, I live in Thailand.
I have a Samsung A25

Thanks for any suggestions.
 
I've installed an Awei app for my earbuds
When I try to register the app, I keep seeing an error nessage:

"unacceptable certificate CN=AAA Certificate Services" (plus more that I can't see all)

Awei is in China, I live in Thailand.
I have a Samsung A25

Thanks for any suggestions.

That error is actually a TLS/SSL certificate validation failure, your phone is rejecting the app’s secure connection because it doesn’t trust the certificate chain the app is using.

The key part is:

“CN=AAA Certificate Services”
That’s a root certificate authority (from Comodo/Sectigo era), and seeing it in an error usually means the certificate chain is broken, outdated, or being intercepted.


What to try (in order)​

1. Switch networks (quick test)​

  • Turn OFF WiFi
  • Use mobile data
  • Try registering again
If it works → your WiFi is the problem


2. Disable Private DNS (important)​

Go to:

Settings → Connections → Private DNS
Set to:
  • Automatic or Off

3. Turn off VPN / Ad blockers​

If you use:
  • VPN
  • AdGuard
  • Blokada
Disable temporarily and retry


4. Check Date & Time​

Settings → General management → Date and time
Make sure:
  • Automatic date/time ON
Wrong time = certificate failure


5. Try a different region path (workaround)​

Since Awei is China-based:
  • Try connecting through a VPN to China or Hong Kong
This sometimes fixes poorly configured regional servers


6. Reinstall the app​

  • Uninstall
  • Reinstall fresh from Play Store

If NONE of that works​

Then it’s likely:

💥 Awei’s server certificate is broken
In that case:
  • You can’t fix it on your end
  • Only Awei can fix their backend

 
I would also now be very cautious about trusting this company, especially if the app asks for any sensitive data (like your contact info).