Will other type c charger damage the charging pod in the long run?
[Re-Titled by Moderator]
Original Title: Cable compatibility
iPad mini, iPadOS 27
Loneranger123 wrote:
Will other type c charger damage the charging pod in the long run?
Any standards-compliant USB-C charger of the same or higher wattage, and a USB-C cable of equivalent or higher wattage rating, will work.
The cheapest off-branded USB-C gear, I’d avoid.
Always choose a Power Adapter from a reputable brand - as some cheap or no-name Power Adapters may not incorporate safety features that protect the connected device from damage if a fault were to occur. Cheap Power Adapters are false economy.
When using a good quality Power Adapter, such as any from Apple, no damage will occur to your iPhone or other Apple devices. When selecting a USB-C Power Adapter, ensure that it supports USB PD (Power Delivery).
Some third-party USB-C power adapters (and portable PowerBanks) may not support USB PD. Power Delivery mutually negotiates the charging voltage and current; the source, load and cable are all elements involved in the negotiation protocol. Unless the Power Adapter explicitly supports USB PD, it will almost certainly fail to charge the iPhone.
You should note that iPhone and other Apple devices do support proprietary charging standards - such as QC (Quick Charge).
Will other Type C chargers damage the charging pod on my iPhone?
