Using sidecar (wired) and charging both devices at the same time.

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Using sidecar (wired) and charging both devices at the same time.

Hi, I have a 2018 MacBook air and an iPad pro 10.5. When I use them in sidecar mode (wired) the 30w charger that comes with the MacBook cannot charge both devices and the battery slowly drains.

Question: If I buy a larger apple charger (~60w) will it charge both devices at the same time, or is there a limitation for the power pass-trough on the MacBook?

iPad pro connected (via USB-C) --> macbook Air connected (via USB-C) --> power

Thank you!

MacBook Air 13", macOS 10.15

Posted on Nov 13, 2019 3:53 AM

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Answer 1

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Nov 13, 2019 7:10 AM in response to babineti

Hello,

While I have not physically tried this it would be logical that a larger power transformer would be able to supply more power to your MacBook Air and iPad Pro. Worst case if it doesn’t work then you have 14 days to return the power transformer.

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Dec 8, 2019 12:33 PM in response to babineti

hi,

did you find a way to fix this? i have iPad pro 12.9 and cant keep it powered on while using sidecar.... I recently purchased Anker's 100W- delivery Usb c hub and it did not solve the prob. (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07SVNWFQN/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

any help will be greatly appreciated.

best,

Eduardo

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babineti Author

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Dec 8, 2019 12:40 PM in response to ebonilla88

Hi Eduardo,

I didn’t solve this problem yet. I can’t find any guarantee that buying a bigger charger will solve the problem and I’m hesitant to pay but I think next month I will bite the bullet and buy a bigger apple charger. I will reply to this tread when I have some results.

Sorry to hear that your Anker charger does not work in this scenario.

Regards,

Norbert

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