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Problem charging iPad Air

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  • #2
    baldshin
    Registered Users Posts: 1,381 ✭✭✭baldshin


    kaji wrote: »
    I bought an iPad Air and it came with a US plug (12W).

    This:
    http://store.apple.com/us/product/MD836LL/A/apple-12w-usb-power-adapter?aid=www-k2-ipad+-+accessories&cp=k2-ipad+-12w+usb+power+adapter

    I have tried taking the supplied USB cable and using it with my Samsung phone charger which I can plug the USB cable into. My problem is that the iPad is taking literally ages to charge, at a rate of maybe 8% per hour. What am I doing wrong?

    Well eh...you're using the wrong charger!buy a replacement official irish/uk adaptor from apple and that will do the trick.


  • #3
    The Governor
    Closed Accounts Posts: 949 ✭✭✭The Governor


    Nothing, my guess is your Samsung charger is a lower wat rating than what the charger for an iPad is, so it's being charged slower. The iPad uses a 12W, whats is you Samsung?


  • #4
    kaji
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 646 ✭✭✭kaji


    The Governor wrote: »
    Nothing, my guess is your Samsung charger is a lower wat rating than what the charger for an iPad is, so it's being charged slower. The iPad uses a 12W, whats is you Samsung?


    My Samsung charger doesnt say what wattage it is. This is annoying after paying a small fortune for the iPad. I wonder if I use a travel adaptop with the supplied iPad charger, would that work?


  • #5
    The Governor
    Closed Accounts Posts: 949 ✭✭✭The Governor


    Which Samsung phone do you have? Yes you can get adapters to make the US charger work with a socket here. Although be wary, don't just go for cheap adapter off eBay or something, if you got a dodgy one it could ruin your iPad, check out the Apple store online, I don't think the adapters cost much.


  • #6
    The Governor
    Closed Accounts Posts: 949 ✭✭✭The Governor


    I had a look on their Irish site, an adapter is €19, €25.15 with delivery.

    http://store.apple.com/ie/product/MD836B/B/apple-12w-usb-power-adapter?fnode=4485732de6871dc773e114753e3f786512c64f375b2eb7b380f130e38919c64989099e8c3f62c69420e242e65cbe8b963262a8650287abc76461bbb8d7fe47f100dcd51b67df14228dcd9917034ed3cb5f3553f0c50eb5be62957637d43b93dd86cacfd1441dbd984bf020dcf68924a7


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  • #7
    Sad Professor
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 22,679 CMod ✭✭✭✭Sad Professor


    The voltage is probably too low. The iPad requires a 12 watt charger.

    I wouldn’t recommend screwing around using different chargers. People have blown up their iDevices doing this. Either buy a whole new charger or get a UK 3-pin plug for the existing charger. If you know anyone with an iPad or Mac they might have a spare one. I don’t think Apple sell them on their own. Or just get a 2-pin travel adapter.


  • #8
    KingJamsie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 802 ✭✭✭KingJamsie


    Make sure you use the right charger or you could ruin the battery! Even if you get a different brand charger to work doesn't mean you should use it


  • #9
    joostl
    Closed Accounts Posts: 58 ✭✭joostl


    kaji wrote: »
    My Samsung charger doesnt say what wattage it is. This is annoying after paying a small fortune for the iPad. I wonder if I use a travel adaptop with the supplied iPad charger, would that work?

    Travel adapter works


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