boston861 Author

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Why won't Mac charge other devices?

Why can't I charge anything off my mac? when I plug my 90% charged Mac into other apple devices with less charge nothing happens.

Posted on Dec 11, 2025 11:25 AM

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Dec 11, 2025 11:45 AM in response to boston861

Is your Mac connected to power?

Connect iPhone and your computer with a cable - Apple Support

❝The iPhone battery charges when iPhone is connected to your computer and your computer is connected to power. ❞

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Dec 11, 2025 11:36 AM in response to boston861

Because your Mac is not a charging device.

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Dec 11, 2025 11:41 AM in response to BobTheFisherman

Doesn’t it depend on type/age? I remember that my older MacBook with MagSafe 1 and USB-A did not charge. But my current M3 Pro with MagSafe 3 charges through the USB-C ports.

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