I was told at the Apple store not to use this cable for my iPad2 because it's not an Apple product & could damage the charging port. Comments?
1493933
It worked fine...while it worked. No damage to my phone at all. Of course Apple wants you to buy their overpriced accessories.
363423
Well, I have charged my ipad with it several times since I got it and have had no trouble at all. I got one for my mother and she uses it all the time with no problems. I have used it with my iphone 4 as well. Not sure what the difference is supposed to be.
1493934
I was lucky I purchases a replacement apple charger cable, I got this one for the length. I would not buy this one, it doesn't fit correctly.. I wasGlad I got the backup.
1824679
I, too use this cable with a Bose Wave and my iPod Touch (2nd gen) and iPad )bought last year). I "think" the connectors are standard on both ends...(except for the newest iPhone 5). The 'non-Apple' connection looks like any other male connection when compared.
880023
It's not an apple certified product. It's third party and it's not worth it. It will work, question is for how long?!.... Just buy an original cable and save yourself the headache.
1186703
I have used my Ipad 2 while its charging without any problems. However, it charges at a much slower rate while its in use. If the Ipad is fully charged from the outset, then it will maintain its charge while in use if charging.
2159445
No. Lightning cable is for newer Apple products, but iPad 1, 2, and 3 use the older style 30-pin connector. If you are looking for a good quality long cable (7 ft) with 10 year warranty for iPad 2 this one is a good choice: Apple Certified 7 foot Long 30 pin USB Data Sync Cable Compatible for iPhone 4, iPod, iPad, MFI Certified
2074472
That's a great question...I'm sorry, I and my family members don't have ipads, so I can't test it out for you and give you an answer for sure. however, the instruction sheet says that it does well in charging Apple items and it did well charging my non-Apple items. If you get it, you just have to be sure and use the right port for whatever your charging; one port is for Apple products and one port is for non-Apple products. I imagine it should work fine as long as you get it plugged into the right port. :)
1859190
Hi Thomas,This cable will not work with iPad 2, iPad 2 is 30-pin dock connector. This cable is lightning connector, and only work with iPad Air, iPad Mini, and iPad Mini with Retina display.
910147
My ipad2 would not connect to ANYTHING with this device, so I cannot recomend it to anyone for ipad2. I could not find any app for it either. I would check for the app referred to in the user notes and not buy unless one can be found. No name for the alleged app was given.
1576224
It fit my iPad 2, however it does not charge. I'm also having issues with both my iphone 4s phones, it says that it's an unsupported device and won't charge. Maybe I got a bad batch of 5 cables?? I'm going to see if they can replaces these for me and update this status once resolved.
1335183
The charging has nothing to do with the cable (given it's Apple certified), but instead the AC/DC adapter being used (ie, what the USB end is plugged into). Note, there is a maximum your device will be able to utilize anyway, so eventually the larger AC/DC adapter will not improve the charge rate. This cable will charge at EXACTLY the same rate as the OEM cable, as it's specified as 24AWG which is sufficient to support the 2.2A of max current for an iPad without a appreciable drop over the 3 feet.EDIT: Edited to be more clear and accurate.
2001240
I have the iPad2 and unfortunately, this cord did not work for me AT ALL. I got a message on my iPad saying it was not compatible.
2195002
not sure if or was it meant too but it's usb so if you can fin usb to whatever connector the Ipad has you could try it that way. This cable is for connecting to a usb port they are all the same PC or Apple but I pad I'm not sure unless there is some type of usb maybe mini usb used to connect to and upload to the Ipad
955880
Yes; however, the device was originally constructed for the original iPad, which was thicker. The thinner iPad2 leans back too far in the slot to form a good connection. I fixed the issue by sticking a small piece of weather stripping to the back slot, which makes the iPad 2 stand up properly. I also had to put an adapter on the front slot when I got a new iPhone (Apple changed the size/shape of the charger slot.) With those slight modifications, the device works great, has no wires sticking out of it & it takes very little space on my nightstand.
875565
I can confirm as well that my wife's iPad 3 charges only on the 2A port (i.e. as labled "A" for "Apple" and "NA" for "Not Apple" which is amusing as I'm used to "Not Available").
284545
I would advise NOT getting it! I love the one I have for my iPhone and thought I should get the one for the ipad but there are major design flaws --like the hole in the case for the charger isn't where the charger hole on the ipad is! There were lots of comments I read about it AFTER I had received it--plus, apparently their customer service is terrible. But main thing is, they went to market before they worked out the design flaws. It simply doesn't fit! And it was a pain to send it back. Like a job. Good luck
1870592
We have found that it works for our iPhone 4S and my wife's iPad (not sure which version) both of which have the same connectors. The cable only allows charging, no file transfers or backups (like most after-market cables I've used).
2022004
yes. it charges my iPad2 fine, but as the iPad2 has the old 30 pin connector you obviously have to use the charger's USB output plus a white apple USB to 30 pin connector cable rather than the 'new' lightening plug that is built in to this charger.