Blackberry USB Wall Charger with Iphone 3G?

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jamieboss1

macrumors newbie

Original poster

• Jul 15, 2008

• #1

Hi,
Just wondering if my old Blackberry usb wall charger will work safely with the iPhone 3g? Any power differences, etc?
Thanks!

 

MadGoat

macrumors 65816

• Jul 15, 2008

• #2

jamieboss1 said:

Hi,
Just wondering if my old Blackberry usb wall charger will work safely with the iPhone 3g? Any power differences, etc?
Thanks!

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I use that charger at work, no issues here. It's a standard usb "Plug" that pushes out the same power.

 

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kis

Suspended

• Jul 15, 2008

• #3

jamieboss1 said:

Hi,
Just wondering if my old Blackberry usb wall charger will work safely with the iPhone 3g? Any power differences, etc?
Thanks!

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I wouldn't try that - just because it has a USB plug doesn't mean it also outputs safe current.

 

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jamieboss1

macrumors newbie

Original poster

• Jul 15, 2008

• #4

Thanks Madgoat.. Appreciate the info.
Anybody experiencing problems with this method?
jamieboss1

 

cjbryce

macrumors 6502a

• Jul 15, 2008

• #5

kis said:

I wouldn't try that - just because it has a USB plug doesn't mean it also outputs safe current.

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Agreed - my girlfriend's Blackberry will not charge from a PC or my HTC Tytn II wall charger once it gets really low on battery - I suspect that Blackberry uses the USB form factor but not the USB standards. Another reason to hate them😀