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Some USB-C Power Banks Fail to Work With iPhone 15
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Apple needs to develop something like what Android, specifically Samsung, has when a USB cable is plugged in to a computer. A menu pops up asking what you are wanting to do; charge, file transfer, debug, etc.
Yikes: widespread complaints of device temperature, usb c failing, hearing in other forums of a drop from a pocket onto a sidewalk and the titanium not being as strong as it could be…..sounds like 16 will be a godsend for 15 users 🪽🕊️ 🙌🏾…so glad I got 14 pro max when I did, sure it’s a lil heavy, but we’ll survive!
Looking forward to the 18 or 19 pro max ultra ultimate put the the smack down slap your mother in the face with a balloon full of orange juice! That one will prob have face scan beneath the glass and finger print power button by then!
Looking forward to the 18 or 19 pro max ultra ultimate put the the smack down slap your mother in the face with a balloon full of orange juice! That one will prob have face scan beneath the glass and finger print power button by then!
In my experience (without an iPhone 15) these types of Anker power strips tend to provide inconsistent power through the USB ports. My Apple Watch would randomly stop charging in the middle of the night when plugged directly into the USB ports, and I tried to plug a clock into the USB-A and it would lose power and reset every time a device plugged directly into the USB ports was taken on or off charge
“Here, hold my beer” lol
Just get a 14 pm and call it a day! 😮💨
Just as I thought and others have posted, there should be a highly secure pop up menu with options once anything plugs in. Maybe Apple doesn’t want to open that can of worms?…
lol timmmmyyyyy. Yeah that is funny. Sorry Tim, it’s just jokes no offense! Haha
Lol this definitely sounds like a pink panther/mr. Bean/mr. Maggoo type scenario. Espionage gone awry.
I have the Powercore Slim 10000 PD mentioned above which has the bidirectional USBC. Tested it on 15 Pro and Pro Max. Charged iPhone correctly and not over way around.
Very true… that’s a scenario I would face sometimes.
I think the current logic is that the bigger battery charges the smaller one, but I could be wrong.
This is why I always buy the previous model at a nice discount some time after launch day. I’m very happy with my new 14 Pro.
It is not that iphone 15 is invompatable, it is the charger chip not knowing how to charge it because ip15 eont fomunicate whqt it can max have for charging, that is fault of ip15 not powerbank, let me explain a little i have 2 power banks anker 737 and powercore iii elite 26k,
This is based on my experience of anker ever frost, i don't have ip15 yet it is still pre-order
On 737 the 100w witch is in/out port i can not charge everfrost, i have to use the 2nd usb-c port 65w out only it works fine,
On powercore there is a little trick when using usb-c,
Both usb-c are in/out,
when i connect cable first to ever frost usb-c then to powercore it charge powercore, when i connect the cable first to powercore then to ever frost using same ports it charge the ever frost,
and i think people just don't know how gan and iq3 chargers works,
I think it is same case on ip15 can not say for sure it is a test i can not perform yet,
This is based on my experience of anker ever frost, i don't have ip15 yet it is still pre-order
On 737 the 100w witch is in/out port i can not charge everfrost, i have to use the 2nd usb-c port 65w out only it works fine,
On powercore there is a little trick when using usb-c,
Both usb-c are in/out,
when i connect cable first to ever frost usb-c then to powercore it charge powercore, when i connect the cable first to powercore then to ever frost using same ports it charge the ever frost,
and i think people just don't know how gan and iq3 chargers works,
I think it is same case on ip15 can not say for sure it is a test i can not perform yet,
Pal you can always use a usb-c to usb- a charger , or use a good cable from anker
So you buy a power bank to charge your iPhone and you end up charging the power bank with your iPhone?
It is clearly a software issue and Apple is again showing us how many idiots are working in the software department nowadays.
It is clearly a software issue and Apple is again showing us how many idiots are working in the software department nowadays.
Nice to know but dont use 100w port use the 65w one that is smarter for iphones , you can use the 100w for charger like what i do i use it as ups, this is ip14 pro max i use it on
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No it is user error , look usb-c is 2 way technology, if one use it wrong then it act wrong, because it have to switch same as a switch on your wall for your light, if both devices want to for example want to give power you have to trigger a digital switch, like i explained earlyer, and i have a feeling ip15 acts the aame because apple is new to usb-c witch is backwards compatible to power usb-c devices, and that is normal, like my one plus 8t it dont charge faster than 10w because it don't comunicate with my 737, while it is a 65w phone my one plus ace is 140w it also dont comunicate,
You can simply use the usb-a port with a older usb-a to usb-c cable im sure you have one lying arround, iphones don't reach 30w anyway so don't fuzz on the usb-c pd port, that is just wierd trying to charge your phone fast if it can't go fast, usb-a is otg so it have to charge, usb-c is reversable,I literally just ordered this.
is this the model they are talking about? (it doesn't say "PD" in the title). But it has input/output USBC ports.
Anker Portable Charger, Power Bank, 10,000 mAh Battery Pack with PowerIQ Charging Technology and USB-C (Input Only) for iPhone 15/15 Plus/15 Pro/15 Pro Max, iPhone 14/13 Series, Samsung Galaxy
Anker Portable Charger, Power Bank, 10,000 mAh Battery Pack with PowerIQ Charging Technology and USB-C (Input Only) for iPhone 15/15 Plus/15 Pro/15 Pro Max, iPhone 14/13 Series, Samsung Galaxywww.amazon.com
You think I should return without even opening it or try it?
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My battery is still 100% health with max fast charging, my trick is , the old classic laptop way, stay between 20-80% , calbirate once in the 3 months the battery, many people just use their devices wrong and then blame the devices ,Away from a power outlet and need to charge your iPhone, other iPad, Apple Watch, or third-party USB device? Just connect the right cable or adapter to your iPad to share its long-lasting battery with your other devices:
- To charge your iPhone or earlier-model iPad that has a Lightning port, connect it to your iPad using the Apple USB-C to Lightning Cable (1 m). If you have a Lightning to USB cable, you can combine it with the Apple USB-C to USB Adapter, then connect the adapter to your iPad.
- If you have two iPad models with USB-C ports, you can connect them directly with a USB-C cable. One iPad will draw power from the other. If you want to change which iPad charges, unplug the USB-C cable and then reconnect them.
- Charge your Apple Watch by connecting its Magnetic Charging Cable to your iPad via the Apple USB-C to USB Adapter. If you have an Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger to USB-C Cable, you can connect it directly to your iPad.
Charge and connect with the USB-C port on your iPad - Apple Support (PH)
Use the versatile USB-C port on your iPad to charge, connect to accessories like external storage devices, cameras, and displays, and power other devices.support.apple.com
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I would rather buy a anker magsafe so i can slap it on the back dont afraid it break port and i can even safely put it in my pocket, and ita equal priced
The 737 will smart charge on both usb-c ports. I’ve tried them both with a phone that is at 7% battery life. 15ProMax
It will max at 20w when battery is below around 30-40% and there on out it will max at about 10w.