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Originally Posted by theducks
Your computer can only supply 500ma (1/2A) on a USB2 port.
Your Tablet charger is probably 1A or more. Theoretically, your device should detect the limited port capacity and drop to 'slow charge' mode. 
OTOH If the USB port overloads, it will shut down (you should get a warning? ) |
It's 500 mA - my phone is an old Alcatel clamshell, not a phablet. The computer is an old iMac so it only has USB2 & Firewire ports.