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Sense so many people here know about cars question with new cars.USB ports for phones can you make one have 2 ports instead of one ?Like with splitter

max2 said:
Charge the phone and tablet.

These is the usb ports in the back seats. Not the front.
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It probably won’t cause any damage, but I wouldn’t expect it to charge very fast. Particularly not a tablet. USB-A cables don’t carry much current.
 
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cmaier said:
It probably won’t cause any damage, but I wouldn’t expect it to charge very fast. Particularly not a tablet. USB-A cables don’t carry much current.
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Ok thank you.

I use to have this
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Though there is no cigarette lighter plug in the back anymore.

Was that more powerful ?

I guess there may still be one in the front but that would be a pain in the butt maybe.
 
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max2 said:
Ok thank you.

I use to have this
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Though there is no cigarette lighter plug in the back anymore.

Was that more powerful ?

I guess there may still be one in the front but that would be a pain in the butt maybe.
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yes, the cigarette plug adapter should be more powerful.
 
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max2 said:
Ok thank you.

Would this work on a usb connector in the car on the back seat usb plugs for charging only of course ?

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ANDTOBO USB 1 to 4 Splitter, USB 2.0 Y Splitter Charger Cable USB 1 Male to 4 Female Power Cord Extension Hub Cable for PC/PS4/MacBook/Laptop/TV/LED Etc,Navy

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It should work, but, again, I’m sure the car is only putting out, at most, a couple amps. Maybe as little as 0.5 A depending on the car. Using a splitter like this would mean each device is getting very little current. Maybe not even enough to keep their batteries from draining while in use.
 
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cmaier said:
It should work, but, again, I’m sure the car is only putting out, at most, a couple amps. Maybe as little as 0.5 A depending on the car. Using a splitter like this would mean each device is getting very little current. Maybe not even enough to keep their batteries from draining while in use.
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Good point!

Thank you.

I believe it is only 1.5 A or 0.5 A :(
 
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