IPhone Not Charging Through Extension Cord/Wall Outlet

[thejaf7]

Ok so i'm wondering why my iphone will not charge using an extension cord (regular 2 prong wall jack extension cord)?

Is there some sort of voltage safety feature on the USB Wall Outlet charger?

The phone still charges fine through my laptop, and will charge about 80% of the time when plugged straight to the wall outlet but will work through the extension cord ONLY if I plug it to the wall outlet first THEN to the extension cord.

Anyone have similar problem?

 

[macfanboy]

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same thing happened to me. it's a defect. replace it for free at apple store

 

[njl]

you know, come to think of it, my iphone says it's charging, but doesn't charge with the wall charger that came with my touch.. interesting..

 

[surfer99]

Same thing happens with mine. I was going to bring it to apple at some point soon.

 

[Stangs55]

The wall adapter that came with my 3GS was broken. Take it to an apple store and they swap it out right there.

 

[thejaf7]

so you guys just swapped it right at the apple store with no packaging and receipt?

I'm heading down to Minneapolis tonight (I live in Winnipeg Manitoba where we won't have an apple store until Octoboer).

Hopefully this will work

 

[vansouza]

Reboot your iPhone...

 

[Prenvo]

My 3G adaptor was faulty too: I just took it in with no packaging/receipt and got a new one on the spot (brought USB cable and entire adaptor: they replaced both)