So I tested how long it takes to charge the iPhone 6+ from 0% to 100% using the 12w 2.4a iPad charger and it took exactly 2.5hrs. Definitely not speedy but certainly a lot faster than with the regular charger I know it easily took longer than 3hrs although I didn't time that..
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Test Results: iPhone 6 Plus Charged w/ iPad 12w/2.4a Charger
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I've been charging my iPhones using the iPad charger ever since the iPhone 4 and it's definitely faster than using the iPhone charger.
No. All it does is charge the battery faster. iPhones/iPads have built-in circuitry that shuts down the incoming flow of electrons when the device is fully charged, so there is no increased risk of damaging the battery.
According to new tests, it seems that charging the battery slow will actually damage the battery faster in certain conditions.
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2683...last-slow-charging-may-not-be-the-answer.html
I think it should be pretty safe. Apple does list the iPhone 6 plus as being compatible on their online store after all.
Not particularly. The two worst things for a battery are to leave it fully charged and above 100 F. If you have a 6 plus and are able to recharge every two days it should last a lot longer.
