Problem charging iPad Air

kaji

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?

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.

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?

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?

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.

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

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.

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

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