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iPod touch Charging the TOUCH while MacBook sleeps?

OldManJimbo

OldManJimbo

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New TOUCH owner, thanks to the Back to School offer -

Is the TOUCH supposed to charge up when plugged into the USB port while the MacBook sleeps overnight?

Mine doesn't - so perhaps I'm doing something incorrectly. When the MacBook is open and awake, power flows into the TOUCH, but as soon as the lid is closed, the charge quits.
 
the mac is doing everything right, its in sleep mode but still powered so anything in the usb does not get recognised as being plugged in so no the ipod wont get charged as theres no power being sent to the usb port
 
Hmm - I have also a Treo phone and it actually does trickle charge while the MacBook sleeps overnight. Takes all night to gain a full charge, but at least power is flowing.

Doesn't work if the Mac is OFF, only when it sleeps.
 
I agree. Is there a work around to this? It would be cool if I could charge it while my MBP is sleeping.
 
brandon.vong said:
I agree. Is there a work around to this? It would be cool if I could charge it while my MBP is sleeping.
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Apple explains it all here: Charging your iPod battery

In short, the touch won't charge on with the notebook in sleep mode, however Apple does (or did) make a USB Power Adapter that pulls into 120 AC power which would solve the problem, but unfortunately the Apple store doesn't seem to have it online currently(?)

At any rate, virtually any USB charger should work -- there seem to be a good variety available from many different sources that run on a wide range of voltage sources (battery, AC, etc.).
 
localoid said:
Apple explains it all here: Charging your iPod battery

In short, the touch won't charge on with the notebook in sleep mode, however Apple does (or did) make a USB Power Adapter that pulls into 120 AC power which would solve the problem, but unfortunately the Apple store doesn't seem to have it online currently(?)

At any rate, virtually any USB charger should work -- there seem to be a good variety available from many different sources that run on a wide range of voltage sources (battery, AC, etc.).
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Thanks for the resource. Too bad though regarding the USB charger. Maybe I can find another alternative.
 
virtually any charger will NOT work

Just in case someone stumbles on this thread, many usb chargers that worked for other iPods and devices will likely not work with newer versions of the iPhone/iPod Touch. You'll need Apple's own charger, or one that specifically names compatibility with your iPod Touch/iPhone.
 
jimjiminyjim said:
Just in case someone stumbles on this thread, many usb chargers that worked for other iPods and devices will likely not work with newer versions of the iPhone/iPod Touch. You'll need Apple's own charger, or one that specifically names compatibility with your iPod Touch/iPhone.
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I use a firewire wall adapter plug that I got from my first iPod mini to charge my iPod touch, works great!

Of course firewire no longer can transfer information on the iPods, but it still can charge the batteries.
 
Artofilm said:
I use a firewire wall adapter plug that I got from my first iPod mini to charge my iPod touch, works great!

Of course firewire no longer can transfer information on the iPods, but it still can charge the batteries.
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Not for 2G Touches
 
I had a similar problem trying to find USB chargers. Following advised I picked up the Sony USB charger (for Walkmans) and can confirm that it works fine.
 
Charging iPod Touch on Sleeping Blackbook

I got the back to school deal as well, and I just tested plugging in my iPod Touch and closing the lid on my Macbook.

It continues to charge in sleep mode...

If this really shouldn't be happening, should I be worried that something is wrong?

update: Tested it again today. My Macbook will charge my iPod Touch 1st gen when in sleep mode as long as it is plugged into the AC adapter. When the Macbook is unplugged, the iPod will not charge.
 
You know, I read that a sleeping computer wouldn't charge an attached iPod Touch, but then I found that my MBP will actually charge my iPT through the USB port. And, yes, I did verify that. It is definitely more than just a trickle charge. I did have iTunes open and had just synched the iPT, and it was still attached/connected, so maybe that had something to do with it? No idea. But, in any case, I bought the USB wall charger/adaptor for it--the Apple one. It's annoying to have to always charge the thing through a computer! In my opinion, you really need to add $30 to the price of any iPod now to get the real price. For most people, anyway.
 
I can confirm that 'official' AC -> USB charger that Apple sold (or maybe still sells) in the iPod nano 2G era still works and it works with iPod touch 1G, too.
 
my ipod will charge while my macbook pro is sleeping. idk if its cuz i have the pro or what but even on battery it charges it.
 
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