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How to Identify mobile adapter

How to Identify mobile adapter with bill if it is mixed with other adapter

Posted on Nov 4, 2022 2:34 PM

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Posted on Nov 6, 2022 3:31 PM

Hey there, and welcome to Apple Support Communities yashi25,


We can certainly understand your concern and can help provide some insight.


We recommend checking out these steps for more information on how to identify an adapter.


" Customer safety is a top priority at Apple. That’s why all our products—including USB power adapters—undergo rigorous testing for safety and reliability and are designed to meet government safety standardsaround the world.

As part of our efforts to reach our environmental goals, iPhone models no longer include a power adapter in the box. iPhone continues to work with existing power adapters and USB-A to Lightning cables, such as those included in prior models. iPhone models now include in the box a newer USB‑C to Lightning cable that supports fast charging and is compatible with USB‑C power adapters and computer ports that you might already have. You can use either a USB-A to Lightning cable or the newer USB-C to Lightning cable with your iPhone.

You can use any of the adapters listed below to charge your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, or iPod. You can also use a Mac USB-C Power Adapter or third-party adapters that comply with applicable safety standards. For more information about charging your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, or iPod, refer to the Safety, Handling, and Support section of the iPhone User GuideiPad User GuideApple Watch User Guide, or iPod User Guide.

5W USB power adapter

Most iPhone models earlier than iPhone 11 came with a 5W power adapter in the box.


10W USB power adapter

These devices come with a 10W power adapter in the box:

  • iPad Air 2
  • iPad Air
  • iPad mini 4
  • iPad mini 3
  • iPad mini 2
  • iPad 2

 


12W USB power adapter

These devices come with a 12W power adapter in the box:

  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation)
  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st generation)
  • iPad Pro (10.5-inch)
  • iPad Pro (9.7-inch)*
  • iPad Air (3rd generation)*
  • iPad mini (5th generation)*
  • iPad (7th generation)*
  • iPad (6th generation)*
  • iPad (5th generation)*

* In some countries and regions, this model ships with the 10W power adapter.


18W USB-C power adapter

These devices come with an 18W power adapter in the box:

  • iPad Pro 12.9 inch (4th generation)
  • iPad Pro 12.9 inch (3rd generation)
  • iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation)
  • iPad Pro 11-inch

The Apple 18W USB-C power adapter can fast charge your iPhone 8 or later.


20W USB-C power adapter

These devices come with a 20W power adapter in the box:

  • iPad mini (6th generation)
  • iPad (9th generation)
  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation)
  • iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation)
  • iPad (8th generation)
  • iPad Air (4th generation) "


For addition information, check out this link: About Apple USB power adapters - Apple Support


These steps will help provide an easy path in identifying your adapter.


Kindest regards!

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Nov 6, 2022 3:31 PM in response to yashi25

Hey there, and welcome to Apple Support Communities yashi25,


We can certainly understand your concern and can help provide some insight.


We recommend checking out these steps for more information on how to identify an adapter.


" Customer safety is a top priority at Apple. That’s why all our products—including USB power adapters—undergo rigorous testing for safety and reliability and are designed to meet government safety standardsaround the world.

As part of our efforts to reach our environmental goals, iPhone models no longer include a power adapter in the box. iPhone continues to work with existing power adapters and USB-A to Lightning cables, such as those included in prior models. iPhone models now include in the box a newer USB‑C to Lightning cable that supports fast charging and is compatible with USB‑C power adapters and computer ports that you might already have. You can use either a USB-A to Lightning cable or the newer USB-C to Lightning cable with your iPhone.

You can use any of the adapters listed below to charge your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, or iPod. You can also use a Mac USB-C Power Adapter or third-party adapters that comply with applicable safety standards. For more information about charging your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, or iPod, refer to the Safety, Handling, and Support section of the iPhone User GuideiPad User GuideApple Watch User Guide, or iPod User Guide.

5W USB power adapter

Most iPhone models earlier than iPhone 11 came with a 5W power adapter in the box.


10W USB power adapter

These devices come with a 10W power adapter in the box:

  • iPad Air 2
  • iPad Air
  • iPad mini 4
  • iPad mini 3
  • iPad mini 2
  • iPad 2

 


12W USB power adapter

These devices come with a 12W power adapter in the box:

  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation)
  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st generation)
  • iPad Pro (10.5-inch)
  • iPad Pro (9.7-inch)*
  • iPad Air (3rd generation)*
  • iPad mini (5th generation)*
  • iPad (7th generation)*
  • iPad (6th generation)*
  • iPad (5th generation)*

* In some countries and regions, this model ships with the 10W power adapter.


18W USB-C power adapter

These devices come with an 18W power adapter in the box:

  • iPad Pro 12.9 inch (4th generation)
  • iPad Pro 12.9 inch (3rd generation)
  • iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation)
  • iPad Pro 11-inch

The Apple 18W USB-C power adapter can fast charge your iPhone 8 or later.


20W USB-C power adapter

These devices come with a 20W power adapter in the box:

  • iPad mini (6th generation)
  • iPad (9th generation)
  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation)
  • iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation)
  • iPad (8th generation)
  • iPad Air (4th generation) "


For addition information, check out this link: About Apple USB power adapters - Apple Support


These steps will help provide an easy path in identifying your adapter.


Kindest regards!

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