Questions & Answers for Apple 12W USB Power Adapter
209 Questions from the Community
-
Will the 12W USB power adapter work in Hong Kong without using a converter? The adapter indicates input 100-240V. What does it mean?
- Asked by Rachel L from Jacksonville
- 17/03/2015
- Flag as inappropriate (Will the 12W USB power adapter work in Hong Kong without using a converter? The adapter indicates input 100-240V. What does it mean?)
Answer100-240 Vac refers to the voltage you get from your wall outlet. This power adapter will provide its 5.0Vdc output regardless if the input AC Voltage is 100 Vac or up to 240 Vac. However the one that you have (or will buy) in the USA has the US Type flat two pin plugs for the wall receptacle, whereas in Hong Kong they use the 3-pin U.K. type plug. You have to buy a "mechanical converter" for the plug system; i.e. one that will adapt the US flat 2 pins to the UK version. These, you can find everywhere in Hong Kong at dirt small prices...
-
is there a Warrenty on the 12w power adapter? Mine didnt last a year
- Asked by Patricia G from Saginaw
- 28/02/2014
- Flag as inappropriate (is there a Warrenty on the 12w power adapter? Mine didnt last a year)
AnswerAll Apple products are warranted for 1 year from date of purchase.
- Answered by Marilyn C from Edmonton
- 27/06/2014
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (is there a Warrenty on the 12w power adapter? Mine didnt last a year)
-
Does it comes with a wire?
Does it come with a wire for iPad 1-3, iPod 4?
- Asked by Hui Jia Y
- 2/12/2014
- Flag as inappropriate (Does it comes with a wire?)
AnswerThe package is the adapter only, no wire included.
- Answered by Ahmad A from Overland Park
- 21/12/2014
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (Does it comes with a wire?)
-
-
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
- Flag as inappropriate (power cable macbook)
-
Can this be powered by a battery backup?
Is it acceptable to power this USB power adapter with a battery backup unit that delivers 120V?
- Asked by Mark H from Levittown
- 23/09/2016
- Flag as inappropriate (Can this be powered by a battery backup?)
-
which power adaptor comes with iPhone 5
- Asked by Kevin M
- 2/09/2013
- Flag as inappropriate (which power adaptor comes with iPhone 5)
AnswerApple 5W USB Power Adapter
- Answered by Maznah M from Rawang
- 18/09/2013
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (which power adaptor comes with iPhone 5)
-
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
- Flag as inappropriate (Does this transformer draw a trickle of power when plugged in a live socket but not charging a device)
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
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (Does this transformer draw a trickle of power when plugged in a live socket but not charging a device)
-
will 12w adapter work on the apple watch?
- Asked by John T V from Calabasas
- 14/04/2015
- Flag as inappropriate (will 12w adapter work on the apple watch?)
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
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (will 12w adapter work on the apple watch?)
-
Answer
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.)
-
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
- Flag as inappropriate (Pls,How do i get a Complete charger for my iPad4 ASAP?)
-
Hi, does Apple provide a iPad charger with 15W of capacity?
- Asked by Shruti P from Nashik
- 27/08/2015
- Flag as inappropriate (Hi, does Apple provide a iPad charger with 15W of capacity?)
-
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
- Flag as inappropriate (When discussing wattage, does it refer to the cable or the charger plug? Or both?)
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
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (When discussing wattage, does it refer to the cable or the charger plug? Or both?)
-
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
- Flag as inappropriate (can this be plugged to wall socket ?)
Best Answer:Yes. The duckbill (the pronged connection) folds out to expose the plug!
- Answered by Mixxula T from Austin
- 29/05/2013
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (can this be plugged to wall socket ?)
-
iPad Mini come with Apple 12W USB Power Adapter?
If i buy the iPad Mini, the package come with 12W USB Power Adapter or come with 5W? if come with 5W, i will buy the 12W for extera use.
Please Please let me know about this, thank you so much- Asked by Ka Shing O from Pearsall
- 25/10/2012
- Flag as inappropriate (iPad Mini come with Apple 12W USB Power Adapter?)
Best Answer:I just opened the box on my iPad Mini and it has a 5W adaptor.
- Answered by Vicki G from Brisbane
- 2/11/2012
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (iPad Mini come with Apple 12W USB Power Adapter?)
-
can i charge my iphone with my ipad charger/adapter
I have an Iphone 5c. Can I charge it with the adapter than came from my Ipad Air?
- Asked by R Keith T from Knoxville
- 22/06/2015
- Flag as inappropriate (can i charge my iphone with my ipad charger/adapter)
Best Answer:Yes, do it all the time.
The iPad charger charges faster than the iPhone charger.- Answered by Sean M from Twin Lakes
- 11/07/2015
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (can i charge my iphone with my ipad charger/adapter)
-
Is this a three pin plug adapter for usage in England?
Bought a Ipad2 in America ,but need a3 pin plug charger isthis the adapter i need?
- Asked by Gary H
- 13/11/2012
- Flag as inappropriate (Is this a three pin plug adapter for usage in England?)
-
Can I use the 5W USB adapter to charge the iPad Mini with Retina display?
Since the device comes with the 12W USB powet adapter.
Thanks- Asked by László H
- 15/02/2014
- Flag as inappropriate (Can I use the 5W USB adapter to charge the iPad Mini with Retina display?)
Best Answer:Yes, it sure does. You can get the full list of what it can charge above. (Almost all devises)
- Answered by Seth B from Essex
- 22/02/2014
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (Can I use the 5W USB adapter to charge the iPad Mini with Retina display?)
-
Answer
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.