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Can I use the charger from my old iPad with my new iPad Pro?

So I just purchased a new 12.7 iPad Pro. It uses USB-C to USB-C for charging.


I am coming from an older iPad that used Lightning. I understand not being able to use the cables themselves, but what about the chargers? Could I change and but a USB-C to USB cable to make use of all the chargers I have? Or should I bite the bullet and buy a bigger USB-C Charger?


Thanks!



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iPad Pro, iPadOS 15

Posted on Nov 25, 2021 11:15 AM

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Nov 25, 2021 11:39 AM in response to ChrisJ4203

Yes...sorry...fingers messed up on the version.


So it came with what you mentioned. One of the first thing I usually purchase is a longer charging cord and a more powerful power adapter (as I find the cord that comes with it is usually too short and the adapter takes a while to charge). So I actually already have a lot of adapters, but they are all USB-A, not C.


So my question is, if I buy a USB-C to USB-A charge cable (so I can still use my other adapters), am I losing anything? Or should I purchase both a cable and adapter for the USB-C?



Can I use the charger from my old iPad with my new iPad Pro?

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