Concerning hardware issue with recharging a battery
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Macbook randomly shuts down without on charge (even at ~90% full)
I'm having a real issue with my Macbook (white, late 2009 version, running Lion OS X). It was about since 2 weeks ago or so, my Macbook would just randomly shut down, I lost a couple unsaved files ...
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How to disable battery charging?
From the pmset man page:
POWER SOURCE ARGUMENTS
-g with a 'batt' or 'ps' argument will show the state of all attached power sources.
[…] Certain Apple battery calibration tools may ...
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How can I charge and output audio from iPhone 5 in a car?
I want to charge my iPhone 5 and listen to the music using AUX in my car. How can I do this using one cable? I have such a cable for my iPhone 4. Is there any good option for iPhone 5?
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Why do iOS devices take such a long time to turn back on?
Often I will realise my iPhone or iPad is about to run out of battery, run around the house looking for a charging cable and plug, and get back just in time to see the screen go black and the little ...
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Are non-Apple lightning cables and power transformers safe to use?
I need to buy an Apple 12W USB Power Adapter for my iPhone 5.
In eBay you can find replicas for one third of the price. Do you know if these can ruin your phone? I am more cautious about a third ...
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Is there a way to have my iPhone 5 report current charging rate? [duplicate]
For example, so I can test different USB ports on my computer and powered hubs to see if one charges my iPhone faster than another.
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Can I use my iPhone charger with my iPad?
My iPad 1 charger was burned because of high voltage, so it stopped working. Currently, I am using an iPhone 3GS mini charger. It charges the iPad but only very slowly when the iPad is on but the ...
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MacBook Pro only Charging when Turned Off
My MacBook Pro (2012, Retina) will suddenly not charge when it's turned on.
If I shut it down, it charges normally (orange led, goes green when full).
After I turn it on it keeps the green led on ...
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Sync iPhone Without Charging
Title says it all. Is there a way to sync an iPhone with iTunes (tethered) without charging it concurrently?
An answer below indicated that this was possible by either modifying or purchasing a ...
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Charging my US iPad in Israel
I brought my iPad charging wire to Israel along with the necessary plug adapter. I have not been able to charge my iPad. I also tried to charge it off of my wife's MacBook. No go. I called the ...
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Any danger to letting a MacBook stay on the charger long-term? [duplicate]
I came into possession of a 2009 13" MacBook Pro. Most of the time, it will be used as a desktop computer - but there will be instances when I will need the 5 hour battery.
Is there any danger to ...
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can i charge something via usb when computer is off?
I have one of those little remote control helicopters and it needs to be charged via USB. It takes 45 minutes to charge.
Can this thing charge when the laptop (macbook pro) is off?
Does it need to be ...
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Is it normal that iPhone 4S touch screen is not working correctly when charging
When I use my iPhone 4S's touch screen while charging, sometime it is not working correctly. For example; if I touch something in the middle screen, it acts like I touch some bottom in the border.
Is ...
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iPhone 4S - sudden drop in battery percentage
I've bought a half-year-old iPhone 4S a couple of weeks ago and I just ran into a really weird issue the third time now: the battery percentage would suddenly drop 30-40-50%. One minute, it's, say, ...
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Portable phone charger information for iPhone4
How to determine negative and positive power source on phone charger by color code between red or white ?
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Portable phone charger information [duplicate]
How to determine positive from negative power source on phone Charger compatible with iPhone4?
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iPad 2 restarting intermittently and very slow to operate and charge
I have an iPad 2 (Model MC769B/A) running on iOS 6.1.3 (10B329) and over the past few days I have experienced very slow charging times when plugged into the usual source - the main wall socket.
Also, ...
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Can using a non Apple USB cable damage an iPhone?
If I use a generic/aftermarket iPhone USB cable instead of the official Apple product, can it damage the iPhone? A vendor at the mall said that high quality iPhone USB cables have a chip that ...
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Can a generic charging cable harm my iPhone? [duplicate]
If I use a generic (unoriginal/no name) iPhone charging cable to charge my iPhone 4S, does it do any harm to the phone? Some people say if you use a generic cable instead of the original cable, it ...
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Charge cycles increase?
This is a bit weird, I've been doing everything to keep the battery health great and that's what i achieved so far. it's going through 99-100%, but the thing is.. those charging cycles thing are ...
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Fundamental Difference Between Charging An iPhone At The Mains & Via USB Cable Linked To An iMac?
If you are working at an iMac and there is also a mains socket close at hand, is there any difference (in any respect) to charging an iPhone via USB cable linked to the Mac or is it more advisable to ...
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Iphone 4 not charging after update to iOS6
Why is my iphone 4 unable to charge immediately after updating to iOS 6? I am using an apple brand cable, I tried it on my computer, and I tried it in multiple wall outlets, no change. The charge is ...
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2answers
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I'm in Peru and having battery problems and electric shock issues with my new MacBook Air
I purchased this MacBook Air in late 2012, found that the initial battery life was more than six hours in the US, then came to Peru. Peru runs on 220, and most everywhere that I am, the electricity is ...
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Can I use my iPhone charger for charging other USB based devices?
Is it OK to use my iPhone charger for charging other USB powered devices like the Kindle or a digital camera (with a rechargeable battery)? Can it cause any damage to the charger or to the device ...
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Troubleshooting a MacBook Pro that is not charging from power
My MacBook Pro isn't charging, the light on the charger isn't lit, and the battery image indicates it is not charging .
The computer is approximately a year old. I've tried multiple outlets, so I ...
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Does iPad battery charging utility like Battery Boost Magic pro really make a difference in prolonging iPad's battery life?
Do battery charging utilities such as Battery Boost Magic pro or Kingsoft battery doctor really make a difference in prolonging the life of an iPad battery?
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iPad displays “Not Charging” when plugged into USB ports. What can I do?
When I plug my iPad into my computer's USB ports, the iPad battery area displays "Not Charging".
I understand the iPad requires more wattage to charge compared to an iPhone or iPod, as evidenced by ...
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iPad 4 not charging solution with usb 3.0 dual ports Y adapter
Just recently picked up an iPad 4. Saw that it specifies "not charging" when plugged into the usb port. Saw that it is a common issue due to usb power. I have usb 3.0 ports on my desktop so I tried ...
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iPhone 5 Lightning to USB Cable - Is it safe to use replicas? [duplicate]
I need to buy a Lightning to USB cable for my iPhone 5.
In eBay you can find replicas for one third of the price. Do you know if these can ruin your phone? If I use an original power adapter, a ...
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1answer
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iPhone 4 won't charge with wall charger after iOS 6 update
After updating to iOS 6.0 my iPhone will not charge on the wall charger. My phone will charge in the car and on a stereo dock. My wall charger still works and charges my iPod touch fine. I have ...
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Can the Apple 10W USB charger be used with a 7-port USB hub to charge iPad 2, iPhone 4S, and other devices at the same time when traveling?
When traveling, I probably will have the iPad 2, iPhone 4S, a USB backup charger, and some misc devices such as a Kindle Fire and a Sony digital camera that uses USB to charge its battery.
So instead ...
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Charge from USB on computer or wall socket?
Is it OK if I keep charging my iPad and iPhone using the Mac USB ports? Or is it better to charge them with the supplied chargers?
I understand that charging slowly is better (though I'm not sure ...
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Looking for car (cigarette lighter receptacle to lightning) charger for iPhone 5
Is there any way to charge an iPhone 5 in a 2005 Cadillac (in the cigarette lighter hole)? Or am I just out of luck with an old car?
I did some searches on google but nothing came up. I also saw ...
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Charging iPhone 4S from closed MacBook Air
Should an iPhone recharge when plugged in to a MacBook Air which itself is plugged into its wall charger?
My MacBook Air was closed and plugged into its wall charger. The green light on the power ...
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What prevents an iPad or iPod charger from overcharging?
my iPad mini came with this charger and cable. If i leave it charging overnight, what prevents it from overcharging my iPad(is it the charger or the iPad itself)?
I ask because I also own a Dynex ...
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iPhone 5 not charging via USB from PC
I charge my phone using my PC all the time, and it's been only a week that since I bought my iPhone 5. Now I can't charge my phone with my PC.
What could be the problem thats causing my phone to not ...
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Charger works on Computers but not in the car?
I bought a new charging cable for my iPod the other day. I used it to plug my iPod into my laptop and it works just fine. However, I plugged it into the radio transmitter in my car (which is itself ...
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Is it my imagination or do iPods charge faster using a car charger?
Maybe I'm crazy, but it sure seems like when I plug my electronics (iPhone, iPod, etc.) into a car charger it gets up to a full charge MUCH faster than if I use a regular charger and an outlet.
Do ...
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Ipod touch will charge on dock, but not on computer
Recently I got an iPod dock that also charges your iPod while playing. At first it was like my iPod didn't recognize it was hooked up & it wouldn't charge nor play. Then, I was finally able to get ...
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Is it safe to use the 12W iPad 4th gen power adapter for earlier iPads and iPhones?
The older iPads have 10W power adapter (charger), and the iPhones supposed use only 5W chargers.
But the iPad 4th gen, probably due to the larger power consumption, uses a 12W power adapter / ...
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1st gen iPad charges slowly and doesn't show charging indicator
A few months ago, my 1st generation iPad fell on the carpet and started having issues with charging. Note: it wasn't plugged in to anything when it fell.
When I tried charging it, it didn't show any ...
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Why does my MBP say “Not charging” when plugged in?
I have the latest 2011 Macbook Pro. Sometimes I notice that even when I'm plugged in, the battery status says "Not charging" even when I unplug it and the battery is at 35%. Why isn't my MBP charging?
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iPhone battery runs down frequently?
My iPhone's battery runs down frequently after being fully charged, what can i do?
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iPhone4 replacement charger works on PC but not on Mac
I bought two replacement charger cables (USB - dock connector) for the iPhone4. I was able to charge with the two of them without problems until recently. I'm now getting an error message saying that ...
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Prevent maximum screen brightness in lockscreen?
I've set my screen brightness to about 50%. This works fine for me, except that the setting seems to be ignored while displaying the lockscreen while being charged: then it's 100%. I've got a desktop ...
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Using iPhone while charging and when charged
Is it OK to use an iPhone 4 that is fully charged while keeping it plugged to wall outlet?
I am worried about stressing battery too much since it is charging and discharging at the same time.
Any ...
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Can I charge a 4th gen iPod touch with the Galaxy tab's charger?
Can I charge a fourth generation iPod touch with Samsung Galaxy Tab's charger?
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iPhone does not charge with Mac Pro or PC USB ports
Looking at:
After updating to iOS 6, iPhone will not charge from Mac Pro USB ports
I rebooted iPhone few times, changed cables, machines (PC/Mac) etc., but still unable to charge the phone.
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Retina macbook max USB power output
Could someone tell me how much Ampere the retina macbook pro can deliver over usb. I thought that one should be able to charge an ipad with a retina macbook which would mean, that it should be about ...
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iPad wont charge in India
I am not sure why my iPad will not charge in India which I got in US. Did the power fluctuations kill the charging part or do I need to charge it in some other way? How do I test or find out the ...
