iPad mini Charging time iPad mini retina (wifi only)

[Blueinternet42]

Is it just me or does it take an age to charge? I've tried charging in aeroplane mode etc. This thing was on 13% and I've sling it on charge 40 mins ago and it's still only on 21%!

Bugger. I'm camping and wanted to read books on it. Guess I'll have to make do with the iPhone 🙂

 

[Abarth1200]

You need the proper charger to get it charged properly. I'm just back from camping and my 12v USB charger only managed 30% overnight.

I'm not sure on the numbers but standard USB charges at 500ma which is what your iPhone ac adapter outputs. Where as the iPad adapter is something like 2.1 amps

 

[Blueinternet42]

Good thought and maybe that's it?

I'm using an iPhone ( charger though and I thought they were the same. Hmmm.

Since I posted it's now at 31% so I guess this may be the issue!?!?!?

 

[swordfish5736]

The cord does not matter. He's reffering to the charging block. The one for iPhones is 5 watts and the iPad chargers are 10 or 12 watts.

You say you are camping, what do you have the device plugged into?

 

[Blueinternet42]

It's on mains. The block I have is from the iPhone. Guess I should have brought the iPad one!!

 

[Night Spring]

Good thought and maybe that's it?

I'm using an iPhone ( charger though and I thought they were the same. Hmmm

Nope. iPad charger isn't the same as the iPhone. Use the iPad one, it'll charge faster.

 

[Blueinternet42]

Found the big brick. Phew 🙂