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Can I charge an iPad Pro 11" using a Powerbank device? Or a car cigarette lighter adapter (12V to 5V). Or even an older Apple charger (12W) for iPad series 4?
Also, when I connect to my PC USB port (USB-A type 3) I get a notification that the iPad has caused a power surge (overload) on that port.
Windows, Windows 10
At best, glacially slowly.
Apple indicates 18W or higher, per:
Charge and connect with the USB-C port on the new iPad Pro - Apple Support
There are numerous very sketchy USB-C chargers on the market, unfortunately.
And you’re trying to get too much power from the PC port.
Related reading:
https://people.kernel.org/bleung/how-many-kinds-of-usb-c-to-usb-c-cables-are-there
The following is a little dated, but still applies:
Everything you wanted to know about charg… - Apple Community
I’ve found the Apple 30W USB-C charger to be useful for speedy charging of a recent iPad Pro.
There’s some completely and utterly wild garbage PD equipment being sold, too.
I’ve taken to explicitly labeling all of my USB-C charge-only cables, so that those don’t get mixed into other configurations.
At best, glacially slowly.
Apple indicates 18W or higher, per:
Charge and connect with the USB-C port on the new iPad Pro - Apple Support
There are numerous very sketchy USB-C chargers on the market, unfortunately.
And you’re trying to get too much power from the PC port.
Related reading:
https://people.kernel.org/bleung/how-many-kinds-of-usb-c-to-usb-c-cables-are-there
The following is a little dated, but still applies:
Everything you wanted to know about charg… - Apple Community
I’ve found the Apple 30W USB-C charger to be useful for speedy charging of a recent iPad Pro.
There’s some completely and utterly wild garbage PD equipment being sold, too.
I’ve taken to explicitly labeling all of my USB-C charge-only cables, so that those don’t get mixed into other configurations.
Thanks.
I connected my iPad to a battery bank via a non-Apple USB-A to USB-C cable and I think it overloaded the Powerbank, which is rated at 5V/ 2.4A output. The power supply that comes with the iPad is rated at 5V/18W (which equates to 3.6A).
Looks like I might need to source charging devices with beefier Amp specs than I have used for older iPads.
Thanks.
Seems that USB really isn't as "Universal" as the name intended.
Just read the bit about the iPad Pro being able to charge other devices! Sounds like an avenue for compatibility problems there too if each device can supply power via the USB port.
Yes you can
Note: Some Windows PC USB ports are to weak to charge an iPad.
USB-C is best assumed to be a common connector spec, too.
Which can have USB traffic, Thunderbolt, DisplayPort, and/or other protocols active.
PD is its own pile of “fun.”
Charging iPad Pro
