Portable backup battery for iPad Pro

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Lisa Dickey Author

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Portable backup battery for iPad Pro

Can I charge my iPad Pro (11 inch, 2020) from a backup battery that only has USB-A ports? If no, why not?

iPad Pro, iPadOS 13

Posted on Aug 16, 2020 4:04 PM

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jessed39

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Aug 17, 2020 1:18 PM in response to Lisa Dickey

Hi Lisa Dickey,

Thanks for your post! We understand you want to know if you can charge your iPad with a backup battery that supports USB-A. Yes, you would just need a USB-A cable with a USB-C connector.

You can find some here: USB-C to USB Adapter

Best regards.

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karina184

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Aug 21, 2020 7:39 AM in response to Lisa Dickey

Hi Lisa Dickey,

Thanks for the response. We understand the setup you are currently using is still not charging the iPad. We suggest trying just one cable, like this one: mophie USB-A Cable with USB-C Connector (1 m)

Let us know what you find out!

Take care!

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Lisa Dickey Author

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Aug 21, 2020 5:48 PM in response to karina184

Hi karina184,

Good news, the cable you suggested does work. I can use either of the two batteries that I have to charge my iPad Pro using the mophie cable.

Thanks for your suggestion!

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Lisa Dickey Author

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Aug 20, 2020 4:13 PM in response to jessed39

Hi jessed39,

Thanks for your response to my question. Unfortunately I’ve tried what you suggested and it does not work. I’m not sure why because I think it should work.

I purchased the Apple USB-C to USB adapter. It plugs into the USB-C port on the iPad. I then purchased a USB-A to USB-A cable. I plugged one end into the adapter and the other end into the battery. Nothing happens.

I can use the same battery to charge iPhones and older iPads with a USB-A to Lightning cable, so I don’t think anything is wrong with the battery or its USB ports.

I can even plug a USB-A to Lightning cable into the USB-C to USB adapter and charge my iPhone from the iPad Pro, so I’m pretty sure the adapter is working correctly, at least in that direction.

Does anyone know if charging the iPad is supported through that adapter?

Thanks for your assistance!

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