Can I use the charger from my old iPad with my new iPad Pro?

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Can I use the charger from my old iPad with my new iPad Pro?

So I just purchased a new 12.7 iPad Pro. It uses USB-C to USB-C for charging.

I am coming from an older iPad that used Lightning. I understand not being able to use the cables themselves, but what about the chargers? Could I change and but a USB-C to USB cable to make use of all the chargers I have? Or should I bite the bullet and buy a bigger USB-C Charger?

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iPad Pro, iPadOS 15

Posted on Nov 25, 2021 11:15 AM

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Answer 1

FoxFifth

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Nov 25, 2021 11:26 AM in response to LarryLat

I may be misunderstanding, but the iPad Pro is 12.9 in and it comes with both the cord and the power adapter. See the following from https://www.apple.com/shop/buy-ipad/ipad-pro

What’s in the Box

12.9-inch iPad Pro
USB-C Charge Cable
20W USB-C Power Adapter

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LarryLat Author

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Nov 25, 2021 11:39 AM in response to ChrisJ4203

Yes...sorry...fingers messed up on the version.

So it came with what you mentioned. One of the first thing I usually purchase is a longer charging cord and a more powerful power adapter (as I find the cord that comes with it is usually too short and the adapter takes a while to charge). So I actually already have a lot of adapters, but they are all USB-A, not C.

So my question is, if I buy a USB-C to USB-A charge cable (so I can still use my other adapters), am I losing anything? Or should I purchase both a cable and adapter for the USB-C?

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