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mindslight on Aug 2, 2013 | parent | context | favorite | on: Don't Plug Your Phone into a Charger You Don't Own

I imagine basically all of those convenience ports only put out 500mA anyway, so the negotiation isn't needed.

jonny_eh on Aug 2, 2013 [–]

iPads require more juice. Whenever I plug my iPad into anything other than Apple's 10W adapter or a Mac, nothing happens.

MichaelApproved on Aug 2, 2013 | [–]

I plug my original iPad into other USB devices that put out 5W and it still charges. The iPad says it's not charging but it does, slowly.

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