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emfung Author

Level 1

6 points

Can use ipad charger to charge iphone?

Hi, I have both iPad and iPhone 4. Can I use iPad charger for iphone and vise versa?

By the way, why is my iPad not charging when connected to computer via USB?

Why does iPhone doesn't show battery percentage on the status bar?

Sorry I am very new to these 2 gadgets..

Message was edited by: emfung

iPhone 4 and iPad, iOS 4

Posted on Sep 14, 2010 3:05 AM

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tonefox

Level 6

9,368 points

Posted on Sep 8, 2012 2:08 AM

Anybody who refers to "forcing too much current" is perhaps not the place to seek explanation.

The point under discussion is whether or not the iPad "charger" is harmful to lesser devices. I believe that Apple employ extremely well qualified people who check the facts before Apple puts the following into every Apple Store on the planet. Look up the iPad charger for yourself, and consider which side of the argument carries more authority.:

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msuper69

Level 6

8,691 points

Sep 7, 2013 8:32 AM in response to F. Maxwell

There's nothing anyone can do unless they violate the TOU.

Free speech and all that.

Sep 7, 2013 8:38 AM in response to msuper69

Michael Superczynski wrote:

Free speech and all that.

Not a problem. I'm not with the government.

Sep 7, 2013 8:50 AM in response to msuper69

Fortunately, ignorance and stupidity are not illegal. Stupidity is a tragic condition, but ignorance is a choice.

John Galt

Level 10

146,348 points

Sep 7, 2013 9:07 AM in response to F. Maxwell

Welcome to Apple Support Communities Mr. Maxwell.

You will surely find its reflection on the human condition entertaining... or terrifying. I reached a conclusion on that subject long ago.

John Galt

Level 10

146,348 points

Sep 7, 2013 9:09 AM in response to msuper69

Michael Superczynski wrote:

Logic, rational thinking and the scientific method all mean nothing to the vast majority of posters in this thread. people on Earth.

Fixed it for you.

msuper69

Level 6

8,691 points

Sep 7, 2013 9:28 AM in response to John Galt

I was going to say that; the extrapolation to the general population was implied.

modular747

Level 6

19,668 points

Sep 7, 2013 9:40 AM in response to F. Maxwell

My iPhone grew after charging with the 10A iPad charger and got even bigger and better after using the new 12A version.

Sep 7, 2013 9:56 AM in response to F. Maxwell

F. Maxwell wrote:

I can't be entertained as I read some of the posts and realize that the authors could be voting in our elections and home-schooling their children.

That IS a scary though.

Sep 7, 2013 5:13 PM in response to F. Maxwell

Obviously you don't understand what an Ampere is...

Sep 7, 2013 5:15 PM in response to Noahwhite2014

Now THAT is funny coming from someone that in his own words "didn't research anything about electricity because I'm too lazy"

Sadly you laziness is showing its result now.

Sep 7, 2013 5:29 PM in response to Noahwhite2014

Oh Noah, you have so much to learn. But keep trying, you'll get there.

Sep 7, 2013 5:33 PM in response to Lawrence Finch

Do you sometimes feel like you are beating your head against a brick wall?

John Galt

Level 10

146,348 points

Sep 7, 2013 5:36 PM in response to stedman1

stedman1 wrote:

Oh Noah, you have so much to learn. But keep trying, you'll get there.

Sure... so will Chelsea.

Sep 7, 2013 5:50 PM in response to modular747

For a 21 page thread I will read the OP and hit reply without reading anything else. according to my tests, My iPhones are ALL broken internally due to the variance in charging times. Wonderful.

Sep 7, 2013 5:54 PM in response to stedman1

Of course, a lot to learn which is why stray away from spending days on apple "support" communities answering questions with links that are easy to find that usually don't solve issues.

Can use ipad charger to charge iphone?