iPod/iPad USB Charger with Galaxy 5.0?

MicroByter · 11th June 2012, 04:55 PM

iPod/iPad USB Charger with Galaxy 5.0?

I've tried searching for this answer so I apologize in advance if I missed it. Coming from the iOS world, I got a Samsung Galaxy S WiFi 5.0 this weekend (and love it to death already). I have a number of iPod/iPad USB Wall Chargers around so was wondering if anyone uses or if these can be used to charge the Galaxy 5.0?

j21098 · 11th June 2012, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by MicroByter

I've tried searching for this answer so I apologize in advance if I missed it. Coming from the iOS world, I got a Samsung Galaxy S WiFi 5.0 this weekend (and love it to death already). I have a number of iPod/iPad USB Wall Chargers around so was wondering if anyone uses or if these can be used to charge the Galaxy 5.0?

The port on the USB cable won't fit in the galaxy player if its the little plug that you can detach and attach then you can use them

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trainman261 · 12th June 2012, 02:28 AM

If you're talking about an adapter that plugs into the wall and gives you a USB port (which you can plug another cable into), you can give it a try. It might not work or work well because of current limitations, etc., but you can try. However, the cable that you plug into your iPod/iPad cannot be plugged into your galaxy player, if that's what you're asking - Apple has it's own dock connector, which is incompatible with Micro-/Mini-USB (I forgot which it is, but it applies to both).

daniel644 · 12th June 2012, 02:38 AM

the "wall wart" as they call it has a USB output, any and all USB outputs will work as they ALL charge at 5 volts (usb standard), that said you will have to use the USB cable that came with the SGP 5.0 as Apple has there own proprietary connector. The question is how well they will work, as chargers can range from .5 amps to 1.2 amps (general USB chargers not apple specifically), I believe you need atleast a .7 amp to charge, higher amps means faster charging, lower means slower to possible not enough output to even charge, so you need to check the specs of each charger and see what there outputs are.

Entropy512 · 13th June 2012, 08:47 PM

Charging adapters for iDevices will get detected as a USB port by Samsungs. It will charge, but it won't charge nearly as fast as the stock charger.

ScienceCat · 19th June 2012, 06:01 AM

I don't think people got what you meant. Yeah. All wall chargers work with any USB.

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alex xander · 19th June 2012, 10:30 AM

the usb slot on the plug is just like any other usb so it can power anything if you have the right cable.

ScandaLeX · 20th June 2012, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MicroByter

I've tried searching for this answer so I apologize in advance if I missed it. Coming from the iOS world, I got a Samsung Galaxy S WiFi 5.0 this weekend (and love it to death already). I have a number of iPod/iPad USB Wall Chargers around so was wondering if anyone uses or if these can be used to charge the Galaxy 5.0?

Yes you can use the "wall" charger --iPhone/iPod use a 5 watt charger. The iPad uses a 10 watt which is what I use to charge my player using the USB cord that came with the player.

I also use the "plug" that came with the player--it just takes an eternity to fully charge.

nightfire37 · 23rd June 2012, 06:40 AM

The reason why it takes forever to charge is because of the kernal that Samsung installed on it. If you haven't changed it, what I would do is disable the GPS and bluetooth and change the wi-fi sleep mode to when screen is off under the advanced selecton by hitting the menu key in your wifi and networks settings.

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ottavio2006 · 13th February 2013, 10:17 AM

Apple A1299 on Galaxy Player 4.2 ?

Hello, my first post here and I hope I can reopen this thread safely.

I've just bought a Samsung Galaxy Player 4.2 from Amazon UK which comes with its own mains charger and USB cable.

I also have a spare Apple A1299 charger that my former flatmate used for his Ipod. When I connect the USB adaptor to this charger and the Galaxy is switched off, there's no indication that the battery is charging. At first I though it didn't work at all. If I switch the device on, it appears to be charging.

I've also tried this charger on a Philips MP3 player and here too, it doesn't show it's charging but it does indeed charge.

Can I have a clarification if this particular charger won't damage my Galaxy Player?

Thanks

Ottavio