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iPad Pro charging from external battery

Is it safe to charge my iPad Pro from an external battery pack using a USB-C to USB adapter?

iPad Pro 11-inch Wi-Fi

Posted on Mar 23, 2021 7:03 AM

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Posted on Mar 23, 2021 7:25 AM

Assuming that the tags appended to your post are correct (iPad Pro 11”?), whilst lacking detailed information as to what you are attempting to connect to your iPad...


If attempting to use a PowerBank Battery that presents a standard USB Type-A connection - then to connect with your iPad Pro, you will require a USB-Type A to USB-C cable. These are readily available from good retailers. Here is one example marketed by Apple:


  • mophie USB-A Cable with USB-C Connector (1 m)

https://store.apple.com/uk/xc/product/HN892ZM/A


By contrast, if your PowerBank presents a USB-C connection, you will instead require a USB-C to USB-C cable. Again, these are readily available from good suppliers. Here is Apple’s own cable:


  • USB-C Charge Cable (1m)

https://store.apple.com/uk/xc/product/MUF72ZM/A


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Mar 23, 2021 7:25 AM in response to Helenkuhn

Assuming that the tags appended to your post are correct (iPad Pro 11”?), whilst lacking detailed information as to what you are attempting to connect to your iPad...


If attempting to use a PowerBank Battery that presents a standard USB Type-A connection - then to connect with your iPad Pro, you will require a USB-Type A to USB-C cable. These are readily available from good retailers. Here is one example marketed by Apple:


  • mophie USB-A Cable with USB-C Connector (1 m)

https://store.apple.com/uk/xc/product/HN892ZM/A


By contrast, if your PowerBank presents a USB-C connection, you will instead require a USB-C to USB-C cable. Again, these are readily available from good suppliers. Here is Apple’s own cable:


  • USB-C Charge Cable (1m)

https://store.apple.com/uk/xc/product/MUF72ZM/A


Mar 23, 2021 7:43 AM in response to Helenkuhn

Please be assured your assessment is purely your interpretation - and was was not intended as such.


As a postscript, in making further assumption that your PowerBank battery has a standard USB Type-A connection, be aware that (a) it must be able to provide at least 10-12W output to reliably charge an iPad - and (b) USB PD Fast Charging will not be available.


Fast Charging is only implemented with USB PD-compliant power sources over USB-C connections.

iPad Pro charging from external battery

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