Using Ipod USB with Iphone Charger

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Using Ipod USB with Iphone Charger

Hi,

I went to charge my iphone tonight and it seems that my chair may have been pressing against the end of the usb that plugs into my ipod (don't ask).
So, I can plug in the one end of the usb into the iPhone charger (which is plugged into the wall), but the end that goes into my iPhone will not go in my phone. I have an old usb cable that came with my ipod mini, and I know that the watts are different when it comes to older ipod ADAPTORS in comparison with the iPhone, but do the usb cords themselves have different wattages or would it only be the adaptor part?

In other words.. i'm trying to figure out if it is safe to use the ipod's usb to connect to the iPhone power adaptor and into my iPhone..

Thanks!

Macbook, Mac OS X (10.5.1)

Posted on Dec 18, 2007 11:10 PM

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Answer 1

Jan 1, 2008 6:18 PM in response to fizzyrox

Hello fizzyrox,

I charge my iPhone using my iPod 5G's USB cord and it is OK; assuming the bit that connects to the iPod is the same for mini as for the 5G there is no reason why it won't work. I've never owned a mini so I don't know, but as far as I"m aware the dock connectors are the same.

What matters in terms of wattage is the device the USB cord is plugging into, not the cord itself. If it mattered, they would have to print the wattage info on the USB cord.

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LadyAdun

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Jan 1, 2008 6:51 PM in response to fizzyrox

As long as the cable you plan to use is a 30 pin, to USB cable you can use it in the iPhone. I use my 1G iPod Nano cable with my iPhone dock and it works perfectly. I make sure though, to only use the supplied power brick that came with the phone. I was told by an Apple Genius that the older bricks might put out too much watts.

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Answer 3

Jan 1, 2008 8:04 PM in response to fizzyrox

I've used my iPod's USB with my iPhone for months now! No problems.

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Answer 4

Jan 1, 2008 8:40 PM in response to LadyAdun

When you say power brick are you referring to the ipod dock or the wall charger adapter that came with the phone?

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LadyAdun

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Jan 2, 2008 12:02 AM in response to Antihero17

The wall charger adapter, sorry for the confusion. Only use the one supplied with the iPhone, or if you buy a new one from the online/walk-in store. Those are guaranteed to only put out 5 volts.

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Answer 6

Jan 2, 2008 7:03 AM in response to fizzyrox

so it is bad to connect the ipod usb directly from the phone to the computer?

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Andrew D

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Jan 2, 2008 7:28 AM in response to Antihero17

If that were the case, how would you put any music on it?

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Answer 8

Jan 2, 2008 8:05 AM in response to Antihero17

No, it is not bad. All USB jacks provide the same voltage, 5 V +-0.5 V. It's a worldwide standard. So if you use a USB cable and plug it into any USB socket you are safe. That socket can be on a computer, an iPod wall wart, or any other USB spec'd device.

The questionable area is 3rd party devices that have a 30 pin connector but are not USB, like sound docks, car cables, etc. For these you should only use ones that say they are compatible with the iPhone.

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Answer 9

Jan 2, 2008 11:10 AM in response to Andrew D

by putting it in the dock and then connecting the usb from the dock to the computer. I didnt know if maybe the dock somehow regulated voltage.

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Answer 10

Jan 2, 2008 11:16 AM in response to Antihero17

There is no regulation in the dock; it is just a convenience so you can drop the phone into it rather than having to connect the cable to the phone. It also breaks out line audio and video.

There is no need for power regulation, as all USB connectors supply the same power (the world over), whether from a computer, an Apple cube, or anyone else's USB charger.

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Answer 11

Jan 2, 2008 12:03 PM in response to Lawrence Finch

Thanks.

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