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iPads and Power Banks.

murphydavid
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I'm looking for a work round what appears to be an over sensitive power protection on an iPad. I have a power bank that has the correct voltage (5.2V without load) and a capability up to 2 amps and works fine when attached to a mobile phone (I know because I have a power input monitor). When I attach it to my iPad there is a current flow of 0.04 amps and the iPad does not register its presence. If I use the same wire to attach the iPad to a mains powered USB the iPad once again shows a current flow of 0.04 amps. However if I then detach it from the mains and wait a minute then re attach it I get a current flow of 1.35 amps and the iPad indicates charging. Tried it a few times with same result. So this would indicate to me that when that power pack is used the iPad shuts its charging circuitry off and takes a minute or so to reset.
I note that there are apple certified power packs on sale.
Anyone know how to make an iPad charge using a normal (cheaper power pack)?
I note that there are apple certified power packs on sale.
Anyone know how to make an iPad charge using a normal (cheaper power pack)?
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My power bank charges freaking everything it seems inc. Fuji XT3, Garmin watches etc. I've recharged my iPad many times with it. It's one of these....
RAVPower USB C 26800mAh Dual Input Portable Charger Power Bank with iSmart 2.0,Type-C Port 5.4A Max Output for iPhone XS/XS MAX/XR, iPad, Galaxy S9/S8, MacBook, Android and other Smart Devices.
Cost around £60 and worth every penny.0 -
I've never had a problem charging my iPad using any USB power source hat delivers sufficient power. I did have a problem with a cheap lightning cable once though.0
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Gloomendoom wrote: »I did have a problem with a cheap lightning cable once though.
Still using the same cable I got from a £ shop after the Apple original broke after 9 months. Apple is legendary for its poor quality cables just ask Google!0 -
murphydavid wrote: »Anyone know how to make an iPad charge using a normal (cheaper power pack)?
I’ve had an EC Tech 22400mAh power pack from Amazon that charges iPads fine, currently using it to charge an iPad Pro.
£22.99 at Amazon
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00F5Q4F0U====0
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