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Replacement I pad air charging cable

Recently purchased I pad air 4th gen for wife. In her excitement she did not unpack everything prior to throwing away the box!🤬

so we now find ourselves short a charging cable. After researching it appears there are two kinds of usb-c cables.

Which one do I buy???

thanks for helping

A

iPad (4th gen) Wi-Fi + Cellular

Posted on Sep 13, 2021 9:41 AM

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Posted on Sep 13, 2021 10:00 AM

Assuming that you unpacked the 20W Power Adapter that was supplied in the box, you will require a USB-C to USB-C cable. Apple market at least three - their own charging cable in both 1m and 2m - and better quality third-party cables from third party manufacturers such as Mophie and Belkin:


USB-C Charge Cable (1m)

https://store.apple.com/uk/xc/product/MM093ZM/A


USB-C Charge Cable (2m)

https://store.apple.com/uk/xc/product/MLL82ZM/A


mophie USB-C Cable with USB-C Connector (2 m)

https://store.apple.com/uk/xc/product/HN882ZM/A


Belkin BOOST↑CHARGE USB-C to USB-C Cable + Strap

https://store.apple.com/uk/xc/product/HN7M2ZM/A

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Sep 13, 2021 10:00 AM in response to Alanduggan

Assuming that you unpacked the 20W Power Adapter that was supplied in the box, you will require a USB-C to USB-C cable. Apple market at least three - their own charging cable in both 1m and 2m - and better quality third-party cables from third party manufacturers such as Mophie and Belkin:


USB-C Charge Cable (1m)

https://store.apple.com/uk/xc/product/MM093ZM/A


USB-C Charge Cable (2m)

https://store.apple.com/uk/xc/product/MLL82ZM/A


mophie USB-C Cable with USB-C Connector (2 m)

https://store.apple.com/uk/xc/product/HN882ZM/A


Belkin BOOST↑CHARGE USB-C to USB-C Cable + Strap

https://store.apple.com/uk/xc/product/HN7M2ZM/A

Replacement I pad air charging cable

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