You can make a difference in the Apple Support Community!

When you sign up with your Apple Account, you can provide valuable feedback to other community members by upvoting helpful replies and User Tips.

Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

USB-C port not working with iPhone magsafe charger

I have 2 LG 5k monitor which I connect to my MacBook Pro 16" using the ports on the back. I also have a usb adaptor plugged in. All work just fine. However, when I try to use on of the other usb c ports for the MagSafe charger for my iPhone, none of them work, on either monitor. What am I doing wrong?! Would appreciate advice. Thank you.

Posted on Jan 3, 2022 11:47 PM

Reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Posted on Jan 4, 2022 7:25 AM

ChristinaTairua wrote:

Hi again - yes it works fine via the MacBook, just not the monitor.


I have no resolve for your third party external monitors— I would do what works ...


or contact the Vendor (LG 5k monitor) for Support/Help/FAQ/known issues/compatibility issues


Contact a third party vendor

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201777



Similar questions

5 replies
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Jan 4, 2022 7:25 AM in response to ChristinaTairua

ChristinaTairua wrote:

Hi again - yes it works fine via the MacBook, just not the monitor.


I have no resolve for your third party external monitors— I would do what works ...


or contact the Vendor (LG 5k monitor) for Support/Help/FAQ/known issues/compatibility issues


Contact a third party vendor

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201777



Jan 4, 2022 6:36 AM in response to ChristinaTairua

ChristinaTairua wrote:

I have 2 LG 5k monitor which I connect to my MacBook Pro 16" using the ports on the back. I also have a usb adaptor plugged in. All work just fine. However, when I try to use on of the other usb c ports for the

MagSafe charger for my iPhone, none of them work, on either monitor. What am I doing wrong?! Would appreciate advice. Thank you.


Power adapters for iPhone - Apple Support



About Mac power adapters - Apple Support


Jan 4, 2022 7:08 AM in response to ChristinaTairua

ChristinaTairua wrote:

Thank you for your response, but it doesn't help me. I am struggling to understand why the ports on the back of my monitors are not powering the magsafe phone charger.


Try plugging the charger directly into the Mac and compare your results...


https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MHXH3AM/A/magsafe-charger

USB-C port not working with iPhone magsafe charger

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.