Questions & Answers for Apple 12W USB Power Adapter
211 Questions from the Community
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which power adaptor comes with iPhone 5
- Asked by Kevin M
- 2/09/2013
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AnswerApple 5W USB Power Adapter
- Answered by Maznah M from Rawang
- 18/09/2013
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Does this transformer draw a trickle of power when plugged in a live socket but not charging a device
I'm using an Apple USB transformer to plug into UK power. Does the transformer draw power when plugged into a normal power socket even when there is no device connected for charging? It doesn'seem to get warm like many transformers,
- Asked by David F from Broomfield
- 24/06/2014
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AnswerNo, it does not. When first plugged in, there is a brief ½ second, one tenth Watt reading, but quickly goes to zero when nothing is attached. This is expected behavior for intelligent, energy conserving power supplies.
The resolution of my Kill-A-Watt meter is 0.01 Amp, or 0.05 Watt, so it's possible it may have a minute draw below that resolution, but that would be negligible and not considered a "vampire draw," like older technology.- Answered by M. K from Portland
- 8/02/2016
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will 12w adapter work on the apple watch?
- Asked by John T V from Calabasas
- 14/04/2015
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AnswerI see that the 12 Watt adapter now list the Apple Watch as being compatible on the web site. So, apparently this has been tested enough that Apple feels confident in us using it. I just got my Apple Watch recently and I've been using the 12 watt adapter and it seems to charge a bit faster and thus far I've seen no issues. It certainly won't void your warranty as indicated by the previous post.
- Answered by David A. B from Pineville
- 31/12/2015
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In the UK the 12W USB Power Adaptor is supplied with a 3 pin 13A plug head. In the US it is supplied with the equivalent US plug head. Conveniently the plug heads are removable. Also there is a Travel Kit of plug heads available for the Power Adaptor that will fit many Countries.
- Answered by James J C from St Saviours
- 3/08/2013
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (The photograph is of a US adaptor, is that what I would be purchasing? I assumed on the Apple UK site that this would have the UK converter.)
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Pls,How do i get a Complete charger for my iPad4 ASAP?
So confused,i just need a charger for my iPad 4!!Basically i just want to know if this comes with a usb cable or do i still need a to get a usb cable separately also iPad 4 seems not to be included as compatible.
- Asked by Bola S from Lagos
- 15/09/2014
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Hi, does Apple provide a iPad charger with 15W of capacity?
- Asked by Shruti P from Nashik
- 27/08/2015
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When discussing wattage, does it refer to the cable or the charger plug? Or both?
ie, if I want to charge my iPad faster, I assume a 12 watt charger will be faster than a 5, but if I use a different cable (I need a long cable), will it slow it down? Does the cable itself contain a wattage, or only the charger plug itself? Thanks.
- Asked by Jenifer R from New Town
- 1/06/2014
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Best Answer:The 12 Watt reference is to this product, the12 watt power adapter.
This adapter does not come with a cord/cable, you can use either the short or the long charger cord, (the one that came with either your iPhone, iPad or iPad Mini), they're interchangeable.
You will need this 12 Watt adapter to charge an iPad as the 5 Watt adapter will not work with a standard iPad no matter what length cord you use.
The speed of a long charging cord vs a short one should be imperceptible. Best of luck!- Answered by Trudy W from Ozark
- 9/06/2014
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How many hours will full charge?(ipad 3)
Hi I got ipad 3 for last week but it didn't fully charge, 36% charge after 2:30 hours, why ? ����
- Asked by Amandeep S from Sale
- 23/06/2017
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can this be plugged to wall socket ?
12W USB POWER ADAPTER
The image shown, does not show the pins, that plug in to the wall socket.
I need to know whether the 12W USB Power Adapter can be plugged direct to the wall socket ?
also whether the input voltage is 100-220V
Thank you- Asked by Lbj P
- 21/05/2013
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Best Answer:Yes. The duckbill (the pronged connection) folds out to expose the plug!
- Answered by Mixxula T from Austin
- 29/05/2013
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Apple sells a 2.1 amps is this adapter?
2.1 amps charger
- Asked by Jose S from Broadmoor Vlg
- 18/04/2017
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can I use 12W USB Power Adapter for iPad with 240v in Russia
- Asked by Robert T from West Lafayette
- 12/04/2013
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AnswerYes, but provided that you use it with the appropriate wall outlet (AC Mains) plug suitable for Russia. This power adapter will be compatible with 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz mains voltages for its input.
- Answered by M. Afak Y
- 8/08/2013
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is there a Warrenty on the 12w power adapter? Mine didnt last a year
- Asked by Patricia G from Saginaw
- 28/02/2014
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AnswerAll Apple products are warranted for 1 year from date of purchase.
- Answered by Marilyn C from Edmonton
- 27/06/2014
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Ireland, Northern Ireland, England, Scotland & Wales all use the same electrical outlets.
A UK/Ireland Apple Power Adapter will do the job (change /ca/ in web address above to /ie/ to view online) or just take your own charger and use a travel adapter plug. They're much cheaper, widely available here in Ireland and you'll probably need one for other gadgets anyway. -
power cable macbook
i lost the original power cable of my charger of macbook pro
Can i use any simple power cable ???- Asked by Haythem S
- 6/03/2014
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Will this adapter work with the 1st generation iPad?
The first gen iPad is not listed in the overview as being a compatible device, which suggests it will not, but why? It's still a 5V USB charger. Why wouldn't it work?
- Asked by Paul O from Arlington
- 25/10/2012
- Flag as inappropriate (Will this adapter work with the 1st generation iPad?)
Best Answer:Yes it will. Apple now show a HCL (hardware compatibility list), which list the original iPad as compatible. The functional difference between this one and the one included with older iPads and iPhones is a higher wattage rating, which should charge your device slightly quicker.
- Answered by Nathan B
- 26/10/2012
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110/220 auto former?
Does the 12 W charger have an auto formrer built into it so it can run on either 110V or 220V depending of the adapter plug used?
- Asked by Eric M from Morgan Hill
- 15/05/2013
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Best Answer:Yes, I use mine all the time in many European counties (UK, Austria, Italy, France, Netherlands, Spain) and also in Cuba, where I was a little cautious. I use it for both iphone and my Macbook Air.
- Answered by Cynthia S from Amarillo
- 2/06/2013
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