Can i use iphone adapter to charge ipod?

Foxitoff · 08-16-2016, 06:35 AM

Hello, I have ipod 5th generation (purchased in 2005), and it's power adapter no longer works. On it is written: output 5.0V 500mA. I wonder if i can use iphone charger. On it is written: output 5.0V 1A. Will it work on it, or is it safe for battery to charge with more powerful adapter at all?

Thanks for help

HarryT · 08-16-2016, 08:08 AM

Yes, it'll work fine. The rating of the charger refers to the maximum current it's capable of delivering. The device will only draw the current it needs. It's always safe to use a charger whose rated current exceeds the requirement of the device, but not vice versa.

rem736 · 08-18-2016, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

Yes, it'll work fine. The rating of the charger refers to the maximum current it's capable of delivering. The device will only draw the current it needs. It's always safe to use a charger whose rated current exceeds the requirement of the device, but not vice versa.

also make sure that the output voltage of the replacement charger is within 5% of the original charger's voltage spec.

HarryT · 08-19-2016, 04:28 AM

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Originally Posted by rem736

also make sure that the output voltage of the replacement charger is within 5% of the original charger's voltage spec.

Not an issue for a USB charger, of course. They are all 5V.

Penforhire · 08-19-2016, 11:32 AM

Well, not exactly. There are a number of fast-charge standards that will now kick specific models of "USB" charger up to 20 V. (see USB Power section of https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB for some of these). This is not a hazard to a normal USB device like an e-book. I think those chargers have a data handshake with higher-power devices, identifying them, before kicking up the voltage.

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Foxitoff Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2015 Device: Kindle Fire	Can i use iphone adapter to charge ipod? Hello, I have ipod 5th generation (purchased in 2005), and it's power adapter no longer works. On it is written: output 5.0V 500mA. I wonder if i can use iphone charger. On it is written: output 5.0V 1A. Will it work on it, or is it safe for battery to charge with more powerful adapter at all? Thanks for help

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HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Yes, it'll work fine. The rating of the charger refers to the maximum current it's capable of delivering. The device will only draw the current it needs. It's always safe to use a charger whose rated current exceeds the requirement of the device, but not vice versa.

08-19-2016, 11:32 AM	#5
Penforhire Wizard Posts: 2,230 Karma: 7145404 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern California Device: Kindle Voyage & iPhone 7+	Well, not exactly. There are a number of fast-charge standards that will now kick specific models of "USB" charger up to 20 V. (see USB Power section of https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB for some of these). This is not a hazard to a normal USB device like an e-book. I think those chargers have a data handshake with higher-power devices, identifying them, before kicking up the voltage.