Like any electronic device, the iPad needs recharging from time to time. What if the original cable breaks? Is the original charger out of order or lost? How to charge?
Many Internet resources warn users against buying non-original accessories, scaring them with the most sad consequences. Let's clarify right away: cables and adapters for Apple made by no-name manufacturers are not worth buying. Such accessories are sold in bunches in crossings, do not have any technical documentation and then there will be no one to make a claim.
However, if the manufacturer is known, there is a guarantee for the product and the trademark has not existed for the first day, you can buy a high-quality non-original iPad charger with significant benefits.
Charging cable
Consider these guidelines when choosing an iPad cable.- Devices labeled MFi (Made For iPhone / iPad / iPod) are approved by Apple and are more reliable but affordable.
- The cable must provide an output current of at least 2A, otherwise the device will charge very slowly.
- When buying, inspect the cable: it must be done neatly, without bumps and plastic burrs.
More information about the right choice cable for iPad can be found in this article.
Adapter for charging from the mains or cigarette lighter in the car
Charging an iPad via a cable from a computer or laptop port is an extremely thankless task. Most computers (except MacBooks) have a maximum output current through the USB port of only 0.5A, which is not enough to charge the tablet. Therefore, you cannot do without a wall charger for the iPad.
Among network adapters choose devices that produce at least 5 W and 2.1 A. If you have several gadgets and you often take charging on travel, pay attention to devices with two connectors that can simultaneously charge a pair of devices.
When choosing a car charger for iPad, consider not only compatible specifications(current and voltage), but also the length of the plug. Cars have different cigarette lighter depths, and the car charger must be held securely.
Remember that the quality of an analog charger cannot be judged by the country of origin. Apple also loves to save money and manufactures many branded accessories in China. But good analogue has similar specifications and manufacturer's warranty.
In the Partner online store you can buy various chargers for iPads and Apple gadgets. You can pick up your order at our retail points of sale in Moscow and St. Petersburg. The goods are delivered by mail throughout Russia.
If you don't have enough time to recharge, read and act.
Every iPhone and iPad owner found his gadget in a discharged state at least once a few minutes before leaving his home or office. You can write yourself notes and reminders as much as you like about the need to charge the device in the evening or wear it external batteries but know all about fast charging will not be superfluous.
To recharge the battery as quickly as possible, do the following:
1. Do not use the gadget while charging
No matter how trite it may sound: do not play on a charging phone, do not look at a photo or video on it, and do not surf the Internet. Without a constant drain on power, the battery will replenish its capacity faster.
2. We charge the iPhone from the outlet
Of course, if only a laptop or PowerBank is at hand, then there are no other options. If there is a mains charger, definitely use it.
3. We observe the temperature regime
use gadgets within a certain temperature range. If the temperature at the charging point is too high, do not leave the device in direct sunlight, and if overheating is detected, remove the protective cover.
4. We put the device in airplane mode
The most effective way to shorten your time charging iPhone and iPad - turn on airplane mode for a while. Wi-fi, bluetooth and GSM-modules, which provide stable power consumption, will be disconnected. Without a network connection, there will be no background synchronization of applications, persistent messages from instant messengers and social networks, calls and letters.
Take a break for 30-40 minutes from your device, and during this time it will receive a greater charge of energy.
5. We use original chargers
We regularly warn about the dangers of non-original accessories. Very often they lead to failure of certain units of the device and expensive repairs. Even if the Chinese charger now works without problems, this does not mean that it will not cause a breakdown in the future.
Wall charger Apple USB Power Adapter 5W
Where is it included: all first generation iPhone and iPad Mini models
A standard European power adapter that has been included in all iPhone models for several years. Charges for other regions may differ in appearance, but they are identical in characteristics. The power of such a charger 5 watts.
Wall charger Apple USB Power Adapter 10W
Where is it included: iPad 1 \ 2 \ 3 \ Air \ Air 2, iPad mini 2\3\4
10W power adapter. can be found in the box with most Apple tablets. However, when using it with the iPad Pro, you can run into a lack of charge. Due to incomplete compatibility of this power supply, it is not sold in retail.
Wall charger Apple USB Power Adapter 12W
Where is it included: iPad 4, iPad Pro
Charger with 12W power can only be found in the box with certain Apple tablet models. However, this is the original power adapter that is sold separately in the Apple Store and reseller stores. It is suitable for charging any Apple smartphone or tablet.
Wall charger Apple USB-C Power Adapter 29W
Where is it included: MacBook 12 ″
A relatively new charger that can also be used with iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. The adapter is commercially available, it has increased power and will recharge the battery faster.
In order to use the adapter with an iPhone or iPad, you will need an additional cable, which will cost 2,490 rubles.
Using a charger with a higher capacity will charge the battery faster than the supplied accessory. If you need to power your iPhone urgently, look for a charger from an iPad or MacBook 12 ″ (additionally required USB-C adapter- Lightning).
Of course, you shouldn't take a smartphone charger for use with a tablet. This can increase the charging time or the iPad will not receive power at all.
Apple opinion
On the site technical support Apple mentions that incomplete chargers can be used with other Apple devices:
Although these USB power adapters are designed for use with iPad devices, they can also be connected to all iPhone models and iPod using a cable (Lightning to USB or 30 pin to USB depending on model).
Charge your Apple correctly!
The charger has great importance in using the gadget. Faced with the issue of recharging, it is necessary that the device through which charging in progress was of high quality. Otherwise, you can spoil the tablet yourself by simply not knowing the intricacies of the issue. Each tablet, 2, 3, Mini, has its own differences. For purchase correct charging you need to understand them.
The Charger for iPad 2 has been online for several hours, but there has been no increase in battery power. This is cause for concern. In such a situation, there are several options for what is happening:
- The charger for ipad two is faulty.
- Defective cord.
- iPad 2 battery is malfunctioning or defective.
- There is damage to the charging connector.
If you are faced with such a problem, then you need to exclude some options. Use a charger that is known to be working properly. Leave the iPad charging for a few hours. When fully discharged, the ipad 2 battery can take a very long time to charge. If the device eventually charges up, then your charger has become unusable. The way out is to replace it with a new one.
If the tablet does not charge even after a long time, it can be assumed that the device has a problem. There are also options to help eliminate interference.
1 Clean the port. Particles of dust, debris can get there, and the quality of contact deteriorates over time. To clean your home, you can use a simple toothpick to remove the dirt. If cleaning doesn't work and your tablet still won't charge, try the second method. 2 Purchase of an original charger. It is better to do this if you are convinced that the problem is not in the tablet, but in the faulty charging (as described above). 3 If you cannot understand the reason why your device does not charge, carry it to service center for repairs.Charging may also be in progress, but the tablet may not turn on. Try after it has been charging for about 6 hours, switch it to dfu mode. In dfu mode, you can fix the power-on problem if the device does not charge, if it cannot be restored to work.
To do this, hold down the "Home" and "Power" buttons. Connect via USB cable to PC. Open up-to-date iTunes. Hold both keys for about 10-15 seconds. Then press the "Power" key while continuing to press "Home" until the tablet is found. During this time, a notification should appear that a device has been found in recovery mode. It will take about 12 seconds.
Nothing will be displayed on the tablet screen. This is ok because, there is no iOS shell loading. If there is a graphical display, then DFU mode not activated. Try again. Further in iTunes press the restore key and wait for the process to complete. This can take a couple of hours. All of your data will be lost during this procedure. You can add them from backup, if any.
How to choose charging
Conventionally, tablets can be divided into two groups: large and small. The first group includes devices from 9.7 to 12.9 inches, the second 7.9. Accordingly, they will be charged by different devices. The iPad 2 battery belongs to the large group and has the corresponding capacity. Typically ABC is greater than 10,000 milliamperes / hour. It takes 6 to 9 hours to charge such a battery. Power is supplied using 12 W power supplies.
The small group iPads have 7,000 milliamperes / hours of ABC and can be charged from 10 W. They can be charged from a PC, unlike the larger ones, which lack power. Using a non-original charger can severely damage your tablet. Often, battery problems begin precisely from the fact that the owner used a non-original component. What's more, your tablet battery is subject to wear and tear, and it will take less time to hold a charge over time. In this case, it will be necessary to replace it with a new one.
The charger for iPad 2 has the following characteristics: power of 10 watts, (W) voltage of 5 volts (V) and current strength of two amperes (A). In addition to these characteristics, you can choose a shape and color for charging. If you like bright colors you can try and find one. The settings that are appropriate for a particular tablet correspond to some chargers that come with the iPhone. The voltage of the charger must correspond to the native one, otherwise you risk ruining the tablet.
The strength of the current determines how fast the process of filling with energy goes. If you charge the tablet through a device with less amperage than your own, it will take twice as long. If you charge iPad at higher amperage, the power process will be the same as when you charge the iPad at standard amperage. This is ensured by built-in internal protection mechanisms.
Each of us loves to travel to some extent, it is best to do this in our own car. Then endless horizons open up for you and you are ready to become the king of the roads. But what to do if your favorite iPad runs out of power on the road, and you really need this assistant? There is a way out, you can charge your devices directly from the car battery. How can this be done and what is needed for this?
The best way to charge your favorite gadget while traveling is with a portable, convenient auto charger. With its help, you can connect to the car's electrical system and easily charge any gadget. There are two types of portable charger for ipad. Everyone can choose from them at their own discretion, because each person will need different advantages and opportunities.
First, let's talk about what chargers are, what are the pros and cons, as well as discuss the conditions and benefits of using them.
Auto charger splitter
The first family of these devices are called splitters, they serve to make several USB ports with a constant voltage of five volts from the cigarette lighter charging port. To charge, you will need to have only a USB cable from a tablet or phone with you, since this family of autochargers has only connection ports in its arsenal.
The advantages are that if you don't need charging at the moment, you can connect almost any USB-based device to the splitter, be it a fan or a small lamp, so these devices also have the right to life.
Auto-charger with plug-in cord for various device configurations
The second family of car chargers is proudly called “universal car charger”. Its purpose is that, using this charger, you can charge many different devices.
In their arsenal, such chargers have many plugs for replenishing batteries. different devices from various companies. The downside is that charging of this type looks like a mop - a bunch of wires that are simply empty despite the fact that you may need only one cord from this set, so let's move on to the next type.
Auto Charger with Connection Cord for Apple Devices
Chargers of this family are armed with only one cord for recharging devices from Apple. Its name is Portable car charger for charging gadgets of the apple family, just kidding, a portable charger with a cable for iPhone or iPad.
Pluses of this type there are undoubtedly charges, then you can throw it in the car and, if necessary, recharge the iPad or another apple. To complete the charging process, you do not need to have a cord with you or go through a bunch of wires to find the right one.
Where to buy a portable car charger for your ipad tablet?
Purchase this product You can do it yourself in car stores or contact the official Apple store. If these two points did not help, then you can easily order a charger in China or electronics stores in your city.
I advise you to choose a car charger for yourself, which type will be more convenient and do not buy the most cheap option it could be dangerous to you, your device and your vehicle.
Why don't you need to save on charges?
Cheap Chinese chargers can not only fail to charge your phone, but also there is a danger of a voltage surge in the internal network, which in turn can lead to the failure of the charging module of your device or burn it entirely.
Also, cheap chargers use cheap components that have a low efficiency, which in turn means the following, the components will spend more energy not on the useful action in our case, charging, but on internal heating.
From the latter, the charging can start to warm up, fail soon as a result of overheating, or, even worse, catch fire and take your car with it and not only.
What to do if car charger doesn't work?
The first step is to check whether the charger itself is out of order or the components with which it interacts. We will move from the opposite. Check the charger cable for integrity and cracks, if a break has occurred on the cable - replace it. If the charger is not working, that is, charging did not go, we move on.
Check the device, whether it is charging from other charge replenishers, if not, it is better to take it to a service center or try to clean the plug socket, if charging still does not start, we will move further along the chain of components.
The next step is to check the car cigarette lighter socket, it is best to check it with another device that connects in the same way, or contact a car repair service center for diagnostics and troubleshooting, if any.
The last node that should be checked is the charger, if all the components are working, then most likely it was she who failed.
There is no point in repairing the charging, it is better to buy a new one, since almost no one is engaged in such repairs, and I do not recommend self-repair of devices of this type because of the risk of electric shock, which in turn can be dangerous to health and even life.
Alternative ways to charge your phone in the car
If you do not have a charger inside the car specifically for the car, but you still need to charge the phone, then we will tell you a few effective ways, how to return the green battery to the phone.
Method 1
If you have a radio in your car, that's great! Most likely it has a USB port for a USB memory stick. In order to charge your device, use this particular port.
Of course, charging using this method will be much slower and is unlikely to fully charge your phone or tablet, because only three volts are needed to power the memory card, and not five that are needed to charge the device.
But in order to maintain its state in the same percentage of charge, in order to make an emergency call, you will succeed.
Method 2
Use a laptop or tablet to achieve the above goal, these gadgets also have a pair of USB ports on board, to which you can also connect a cable from your apple.
The effect will be the same as that of charging the radio, but when there is an emergency, it can help you out very well.
Method 3
It would be very useful for you to purchase a special device called PowerBank. This assistant is a pocket-sized battery with a higher charge capacity compared to the built-in battery of a gadget that requires a charge.
What is PowerBank?
This is a special device, which is a battery connected to a charge board and several USB ports for connecting different devices.
Capacity is the value that the banks differ from each other, it represents the number of milliampere hours stored in the battery, in other words, if the battery of your gadget is designed for 4000 mAh, and PowerBank, in turn, for 20,000 mAh, then by making simple mathematical calculations you can fully charge your phone about 5 times. Thus, you can choose PowerBank just for yourself in terms of cost and capabilities.
Choosing a car charger for iPhone and iPad is not as easy as it seems at first glance. Public and personal practice has shown that a cheap Chinese accessory that is inserted into a cigarette lighter and provides the user with the ability to be powered from two USB ports at once at a ridiculous price of up to $ 4-5 has rather serious consequences.
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A poor-quality accessory is unlikely to extinguish the on-board voltage periodically jumping (especially at launch). An incorrectly inverted current will easily kill an iOS device's battery in no time. To avoid possible problems it is necessary to buy only an accessory that is certified and, preferably, specialized for a specific company. And remember - a miser pays twice, and the price tag of $ 10-50 for a device that will last a very long time is quite sane. Your apple gadget costs dozens of times more. And so, we present you the 5 best car chargers for iPhone and iPad.
AmazonBasics Dual USB Charger
One of the most popular automotive adapters on the American continent. The model gained its fame thanks to the brand (indeed, it is much simpler than a whole trading platform push their own product), relatively good quality at a very low price.
In turn, the price pursues the low quality of materials and the overall "cheapness", from which the Chinese is so emanating. The model is from the category of "cheap and cheerful", but it copes with its duties perfectly and there is even a light indicator of work. Amazon's product comes with a one-year warranty.
Buy AmazonBasics Dual USB Charger for $ 9.99 (Amazon.com).
Griffin PowerJolt SE
A worthy accessory from a renowned manufacturer. It features a pleasant design and very high quality materials and, most importantly, a convenient cable that does not take up much space, but at the same time, if necessary, with a rather highly lengthening cable at the end of which a Lightning connector is located. There are removable fuses in the housing, which, in an emergency, must be replaced by yourself.
You cannot charge two devices at the same time, and the plug is only suitable for iOS gadgets with a purely Lightning connector.
Anker PowerDrive ($ 13.99)
Very compact and stylish solution. The graceful red wire with a rounded edge on the adapter looks quite attractive. The protection system uses a very reliable technology to prevent short circuits. The manufacturer is confident in the quality of the product and will easily answer for his product within 18 months.
Stalion 4 USB Port Car Charger ($ 14.99)
Universal splitter for the whole family. 4 USB port will not leave any device in the car without charging. Each port will automatically detect the device and charge the mobile gadget as quickly as possible. The manufacturer provides a two-year warranty.
Tylt Ribbn ($ 49.99)
Very high quality charging accessory for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad with Lightning interface. The body and cable are available in four colors: black, light green, blue and red. There is an additional USB port for charging devices from other manufacturers. The flat cable will never get tangled. There is free shipping and a year of warranty. The only drawback is the price.
