Questions & Answers for Apple 12W USB Power Adapter
72 Questions from the Community
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Does my apple charger use electricity when plugged in but no in use?
I'd like to know if my charger uses electricity when plugging into the wall socket but not plugged into my iPhone, ipad or iPod? Thanks
- Asked by Luanne R
- Mar 23, 2013
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how does the power adaptor for a macbook pro get hooked up?
- Asked by Penny C from Sacramento
- Mar 9, 2013
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Is this the charger that came with my iPad 3?
- Asked by Matthew - from San Jose
- Oct 26, 2012
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No, this adapter comes with the 4th generation iPad. However, it works with the 3rd generation iPad and will charge just as fast as the adapter that came in the box. However, unlike others have noted, your device will NOT charge any faster than normal. Power is drawn, not pushed, so iPad draws as much power as it needs. The new iPad can draw more than the old one, but the old one still draws just as much as it always did.
- Answered by Vlad G from West Bloomfield
- Oct 30, 2012
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Can I buy this with a Europen Plug
I don't want to have the whole travel adapter---just want to buy this power adapter in Australia for use in Europe. Don't need the Australian plug at all
- Asked by Frank H from Highbury
- Jan 24, 2013
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The European wall charger is totally different. It is slim with a much more elegant shape and design which makes the Australian charger look like a brick. You will need to buy a separate charger for Europe (which i did) or just use a power adapter
- Answered by Gary B from Chatswood
- Feb 4, 2013
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What power adaptor do I need for Ipad 2?
- Asked by Jennifer P from Davis
- Feb 21, 2013
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It will work in Ireland as the charger is 110-220v. It only comes with the charger part and you will need whatever connector cable goes with your iPhone 5 to plug into the charger.
- Answered by Thomas M from Victoria
- Feb 24, 2013
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Will using this charger harm the iPad mini since it is a 12W instead of the 5W one that comes with the mini?
I know that the product page says that it is compatible with iPad mini, but I would like to know if the higher wattage would be harmful to the iPad mini.
Thank you- Asked by Justin W from Spokane Valley
- Jan 16, 2013
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Since the output DC Voltage is 5V so it is very much compatible to charge iPad mini or any device requiring 5VDC. Ipad mini will draw only 1 amp making it 5W operating adapter.
If one use it for iPad 3rd or 4th Gen then these devices will draw 2.4 Amp making it 15W operating adapter.
However 5W adaptor if used in Ipad 3rd or 4th Gen this may damage the Adapter or Ipad or both because these device need more than 2 Amp and which this adapter can't deliver.
Hope you got the point.
Warm Regards
KJKhan- Answered by Khalid K
- Jan 22, 2013
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The power of mi ipad 2 is 10w, is there any problem of i Get one of 12w?
- Asked by Gaby G from Bonao
- Jan 22, 2013
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No problem at all. A charger of less than 10W would be inappropriate for your application
- Answered by Frank H from Highbury
- Jan 24, 2013
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power source 110v or 230v
Can you plug in the charger to either voltage sources
ie USA or Australia?- Asked by Peter G from Auckland
- Nov 2, 2012
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All of apple's iOS power supplies have been universal switching power supplies so there should be no reason why this one shouldn't be as well. As such, just like with the older models this should be able to take any voltage between 110-230v no problem, although obviously you do need the right kind of plug end for whatever country you want to use it in.
- Answered by Alexander M from Plymouth
- Nov 9, 2012
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Can I buy a second lightning adapter
I have a second charger but would like a second lightning cord to go with it. That way I can have one at home and one in my office.
- Asked by Karen F from Pender Island
- Jan 13, 2013
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Does this come with a 30-pin cable?
I need both an adapter and cable but can't find a 30-pin adapter anywhere.
- Asked by David C from Media
- Jan 17, 2013
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It does not because I ordered like 5 for work place and did not include cables. Very disappointed! They could easily put a one liner stating cable is not included.
- Answered by Juvy H from Dallas
- Jan 25, 2013
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My charger stopped working. Was it because when plugged into an extension cord it always felt hot? Is an extension cord compatible with this charger
When using an extension cord, the charger would get very warm.
- Asked by Tanya J from Midlothian
- Mar 6, 2013
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Yes, this 12W adapter will work with all generation iPads, and it's been reported to charge the older iPads faster than their original chargers (in some cases by up to 10% or so).
- Answered by Piers H from South Yarra
- Nov 1, 2012
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Does this come with the cable that came with the iPad 2 when it was purchased?
The cable that came with the charger for my iPad 2 has broken. I need a replacement.
- Asked by Dana M from Cascade
- Nov 11, 2012
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How much faster will this charger charge my iPad3 ?
- Asked by Michael H from Conway
- Oct 25, 2012
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So you can put international socket adaptors on it and travel with it. Or put an Apple power cable extension on it.
- Answered by Guy R from Calgary
- Dec 30, 2012
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How much faster does the 12W wall charger charge versus using the 10W when charging the 128gb 4th generation iPad?
I was wondering how much faster the 12W charger is in charging the iPad 4th generation, 128GB versus using the 10W charger. Is there a significant difference. I have a few 10W and I'm wondering if I should replace them with 12W chargers. Thanks! :)
- Asked by Michel G from Des Plaines
- Feb 23, 2013
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Will this suitable for the iPad3?
The iPad3 prints the "max 2.1A" on the back. But this adapter has the output of 2.4A charge current. So I want to know whether this adapter will charge the iPad3 with the 2.4A current or 2.1A current?
- Asked by 雪晨 张 from D
- Nov 1, 2012
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It does say compatible with ipad 3rd gen
- Answered by Matthew B
- Nov 2, 2012
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Will this power adapter work with the ipad 2; not certain if it is gen1 or generation 2.
- Asked by Claire W from Oyster Bay
- Oct 23, 2012
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Yes. This works with every iOS device that's ever been created. All of them. Period. It won't charge anything other than the iPad 3,4 any faster, but it won't hurt an iPhone/iPod/1st, 2nd Gen iPad
- Answered by Scott B from Simpsonville
- Oct 24, 2012
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