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Q: Charging cables for iPad mini 3

DDoes the iPad mini 3 take a different charging cable than my iPhone 5s?  None of my iPhone 5s cables work on iPad mini 3.

Posted on May 3, 2015 5:33 PM

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Q: Charging cables for iPad mini 3

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  • by deggie,

    deggie deggie May 3, 2015 5:45 PM in response to Bgonzen
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    May 3, 2015 5:45 PM in response to Bgonzen

    They both use the same cable. Check the connector port on your Mini and clean if necessary.

  • by ChitlinsCC,

    ChitlinsCC ChitlinsCC May 3, 2015 5:48 PM in response to Bgonzen
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    May 3, 2015 5:48 PM in response to Bgonzen

    Apparently No - according to a couple of reliable sources

     

    Using iPad power adapters with your iPhone, iPad, and iPod

    https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202105
    Apple Inc.

     

    Feb 4, 2015 - Your iPad comes with a USB power adapter. ... iPad mini 3, 10W ... them with either a Lightning to USB Cable or a 30-pin to USB cable.

     

    Can the iPhone 5 charger be used for the iPad mini? - News ...

    www.macworld.co.uk › News › Apple

     

    Jul 18, 2013 - If you have an iPhone 5 and an iPad mini you may wish to use one charger ... mini 5 watt Lightning port chargers and perfectly interchangeable.

    There may be something else going on other than compatibility. Apple Store Genius Bar or Apple Authorized Service Provider might be in order.

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  • by deggie,

    deggie deggie May 3, 2015 5:53 PM in response to ChitlinsCC
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    May 3, 2015 5:53 PM in response to ChitlinsCC

    You are misreading the first article, it is merely saying those chargers can be used with a Lightning or 30 pin cable, it is not talking about which cable comes with the Mini 3.

     

    The second article is 2 years old and talking about the original iPad Mini but it also says there are interchangeable.

  • by ChitlinsCC,

    ChitlinsCC ChitlinsCC May 3, 2015 6:04 PM in response to deggie
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    May 3, 2015 6:04 PM in response to deggie

    I am confused as to why ... if the cable fits and chargers are both 5 watt, they would not work both ways (is that not what interchangeable means?)

     

    I also keep forgetting that some folk need to clean their sockets from time to time - what "tool" is good for that?

  • by deggie,

    deggie deggie May 3, 2015 6:14 PM in response to ChitlinsCC
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    May 3, 2015 6:14 PM in response to ChitlinsCC

    I use a toothpick on mine (had to clean the iPhone today, got the phantom accessory message) and a can of compressed air with short bursts. If toddlers are around a small pick may be necessary to dislodge an obstruction.

     

    I have no idea anymore which of my cables came with which device or which ones I bought for extras.

  • by ChitlinsCC,

    ChitlinsCC ChitlinsCC May 3, 2015 6:39 PM in response to deggie
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    May 3, 2015 6:39 PM in response to deggie

    [loaded question ]

     

    toothpicks are in my 'Bag O' Tricks' from the olden days when the headphone jack broke off in the socket of my Sony WalkMan - wedge it inside the hollow male part needing extraction, put some slight sideways pressure, turn and lift out. I often use a toothpick to get little bits out of the edges of trackpad, keyboard keys, etc. Gently of course, as I am always scared of breaking off a little piece of wood - adding insult to injury.

     

    My Mom's hearing aid tool kit has a handy tiny yet stiff brush with two lengths that seems a good tool for what we're talking about. HA toolkit mainly replaces the toothpick in my Bag now. What could a toolkit cost? $10? Yep. Convenient too. http://www.cvs.com/shop/home-health-care/other-daily-living-aids/hearing-assista nce-batteries/acu-life-hearing-aid-clean…

  • by Bgonzen,

    Bgonzen Bgonzen May 3, 2015 7:34 PM in response to Bgonzen
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    May 3, 2015 7:34 PM in response to Bgonzen

    A few of my generic cables will work on the new IPad Mini 3. All of my generic cables will charge my iPhone 5's. It seems that my problem is with certain generic charging cables and not my generic wall chargers. Doesn't make any sense as it seems if a generic cable works in my 5's it should work in my mini 3.