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How to charge iPad Air 4th generation with USB power source and USC-C to USB adapter?

How can I charge my iPad Air 4th generation with only a USB power source and the USB-C to USB Adapter?


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Posted on Jun 3, 2021 5:48 PM

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Posted on Jun 4, 2021 3:52 AM

missoulathunder wrote:

I am but I only have a usb a power source to charge the iPad
I could use this correct? https://www.apple.com/shop/product/HN8A2ZM/A/mophie-usb-a-cable-with-usb-c-connector-2-m?fnode=64f80c1a2bdcc4a664b38581d4473b03d41d5528d5bb624453da30a9391c504cf9fecd7849da05b4c653937021d22f831c8459a6bdc8afa07083799ad13ca7e02c0717136986d051b50268a7a71f4590ca7eedb5d4aab925deff39192efa096ba5f88581bf73e8d0c7ab5db061495a12&fs=f%3Dipadair4gen2020%26fh%3D459d%252B4d0e
too bad Apple is out of stock.


The mophie cable (for which you have provided a link) can be used to connect your iPad Air4 to a standard USB Power Adapter - however, the USB Power Adapter must be rated at 10-12W (i.e., 2.0-2.4A @5V) or greater to reliably charge an iPad.


Your iPad Air4 should have been supplied as standard with an Apple 20W USB-C Power Adapter (together with a USB-C to USB-C cable) which is ideally suited to charge your iPad at its maximum supported rate.

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Jun 4, 2021 3:52 AM in response to missoulathunder

missoulathunder wrote:

I am but I only have a usb a power source to charge the iPad
I could use this correct? https://www.apple.com/shop/product/HN8A2ZM/A/mophie-usb-a-cable-with-usb-c-connector-2-m?fnode=64f80c1a2bdcc4a664b38581d4473b03d41d5528d5bb624453da30a9391c504cf9fecd7849da05b4c653937021d22f831c8459a6bdc8afa07083799ad13ca7e02c0717136986d051b50268a7a71f4590ca7eedb5d4aab925deff39192efa096ba5f88581bf73e8d0c7ab5db061495a12&fs=f%3Dipadair4gen2020%26fh%3D459d%252B4d0e
too bad Apple is out of stock.


The mophie cable (for which you have provided a link) can be used to connect your iPad Air4 to a standard USB Power Adapter - however, the USB Power Adapter must be rated at 10-12W (i.e., 2.0-2.4A @5V) or greater to reliably charge an iPad.


Your iPad Air4 should have been supplied as standard with an Apple 20W USB-C Power Adapter (together with a USB-C to USB-C cable) which is ideally suited to charge your iPad at its maximum supported rate.

How to charge iPad Air 4th generation with USB power source and USC-C to USB adapter?

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