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You can’t charge the iPhone 3G on iPod Audio Systems

First I want to say that my experience purchasing an iPhone at an Apple Store in Pittsburgh, PA was excellent. All has gone well, except for the following problem:

I tried to connect my new 3G iPhone to my car audio system just as I did with my previous iPod Touch and, before that, my iPod mini. I was surprised that I got a message that my new iPhone was not compatible with the charging system. I thought it was something strange I might have been doing, until I saw this post on Apple Gazette:
http://www.applegazette.com/iphone/you-cant-charge-the-iphone-3g-on-ipod-audio-s ystems/#comment-83490

I have this exact same problem. Cannot charge on previous iPod charging systems! Apple or someone else, please help. This is an extremely odd connection problem We'll likely need some help from Apple on this one.

Any suggestions are appreciated!

Alan

iPhone 3G, Mac OS X (10.5.4)

Posted on Jul 11, 2008 11:29 PM

161 replies

Aug 6, 2008 2:12 PM in response to alanpgh

I actually work for a company that makes iPod cables...If we were to come out with an adapter for around 29.99, would you guys buy?

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barberb

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Aug 6, 2008 1:26 PM in response to akhanijow

Yes, I would pay to have this iphone adapter that would enable charging from home audio equipment as well as my car adapter (without loosing any functionality from being able to control my iphone songs from my steering wheel).

In fact, I would need to buy at least three...two for inside my home for audio equipment and 1 for my car.

whoever releases this adapter first will maximize profit before others start to make them.

Dogan

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Aug 6, 2008 1:52 PM in response to akhanijow

Why?

The charger I have was $24.99, and works for my iPhone 3G, original iPhone and iPods.

blkmagik

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Aug 7, 2008 7:55 AM in response to Dogan

Dogan

Well there are some of us who have dock cables that work in conjunction with our car radios/nav systems. What it essentially does is allow us to select our music through the steering wheel controls and also charge at the same time. Purchasing another charger cable like the pass though from kensington is one work around but its unwanted clutter. The ideal solution is to have the existing cable and an adapter piece between the cable and the iphone. Yes there is one that is slated for release at the end of the sept, but its a bit pricey.

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Aug 6, 2008 2:09 PM in response to blkmagik

Hi, we are currently working on the design, it is just like what you are saying...The problem seems to be purely hardware, I will keep you updated! As soon as the prototype arrives, we will be able to take preorders, shoot me an email, and I'll keep you updated as the process moves forward! Thanks

richahl

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Aug 17, 2008 4:27 AM in response to akhanijow

I'm also very interested in getting this adapter since my iphone 3g can't be charged through my Dension Ice link adapter. Is there any progress with your prototype?

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Sep 1, 2008 2:54 AM in response to akhanijow

For me: no; I want a solution like that from Dension which is installed in a fixed way without cables and unstable cigarette lighter adaptors which fly around in my car.

kataquaz

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Sep 2, 2008 10:50 AM in response to alanpgh

hey everyone

i read through your posts. i see alot of you have problems charging your iphone3G to various ipod audio systems.

i have a different question.

i tried connecting it to my Bluetooth Car Kit ( i have a Fiat Punto Grande model 2008) the brand of the car kit is called Blue and Me.

after plugging in the iphones USB cable to my carkit it beeped but did not connect or charge or play the music i had on my iphone.

does anyone have any IDEA on why this is and HOW i can possibly fix the problem.

NOTE: my carkit DOES work with my ipod NANO however

thanks

katie

barberb

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Sep 18, 2008 1:14 PM in response to barberb

RIDAX has announced that they will begin shipping the Iphone 3g Charge Converter (adapter). I have mine on order, so i can't verify if it works yet.

http://home.swipnet.se/ridax/connector.htm?connipod.htm

barberb

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Sep 25, 2008 8:06 PM in response to barberb

Folks!
I am pleased to confirm that the Ridax charge adapter WORKS!!!!
I attached it to my car ipod cable and I am able to play music and charge at the same time!!!! Lightning bolt shows up. I am able to access my playlist, make calls, etc.

here is the website again:
http://home.swipnet.se/ridax/connector.htm?connipod.htm

Boji1234

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Oct 6, 2008 12:59 PM in response to kataquaz

Just to let you all know quickly that the current iPhone/iPod Touch won't even work with Apple's own iPod Hi-Fi (but now defunct) speaker system...

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You can’t charge the iPhone 3G on iPod Audio Systems