[Stampax]

So if an ebay item states that it charges the iphone 3g, does that mean it will def work withthe 3gs:
Such as this:
USB CABLE+AC WALL+CAR CHARGER FOR APPLE IPOD IPHONE 3G on eBay (end time 11-Aug-09 16:18:50 BST)

[p4ult]

I may be wrong but im sure all Ipod/touch/Iphone connectors are the same

[PoochJD]

Hi,

Actually, not all iPhone, iPod, or iTouch connectors are the same. They may all look identical to the naked eye, and even fit correctly, but you may find - as I did the other day - that even if they do fit and look ok, the iPhone will come-up with a message saying that "This device is not correct for your iPhone", and wil simply not let it charge the battery.

Be sure to get a dedicated 3G, or 3GS charger, if that's what you are looking for, depending on which iPhone you own.


Pooch

[RobM]

Pooch is totally spot on in saying the iPod/iSomethingElse connections changed a while ago which can prevent a device charging if an incorrect cable or charger is used. The pin that charges was the key change here.

But the iPhone 3G and 3GS were both post this change, so chargers and cables that work for one, work with the other

[mr.manchester]

Originally Posted by RobM83

But the iPhone 3G and 3GS were both post this change, so chargers and cables that work for one, work with the other

I got a USB adapter for my cigarette lighter, used the standard apple charge cable with it, the 3G charged fine but my 3GS wouldn't charge atall, came up saying "not compatable" on the screen.

[Hinchley Grinch]

Originally Posted by Stampax

So if an ebay item states that it charges the iphone 3g, does that mean it will def work withthe 3gs:
Such as this:
USB CABLE+AC WALL+CAR CHARGER FOR APPLE IPOD IPHONE 3G on eBay (end time 11-Aug-09 16:18:50 BST)

I do hope you're not thinking of buying that Why spend £200 to £500 on a phone and then risk trashing it by buying a cheap charger?

[moles1]

I have a portable power pack that worked fine with the 3g. It will work on the 3gs if you turn the screen off then connect it and it starts to recharge however if the 3gs battery is below 50% charge then doing the above results in it recognising that the portable battery is connected but it will not charge. So i'd say be very wary about buying 3g stuff to use with 3gs.

[RobM]

Originally Posted by mr.manchester

I got a USB adapter for my cigarette lighter, used the standard apple charge cable with it, the 3G charged fine but my 3GS wouldn't charge atall, came up saying "not compatable" on the screen.

Sounds more like a dodgy adapter to me. Was it an Apple one or a random eBay special?

[lentini]

my cheap £1.99 car charger I bought for my 3G works fine on my 3GS

[mr.manchester]

Originally Posted by RobM83

Sounds more like a dodgy adapter to me. Was it an Apple one or a random eBay special?

It was a nasty cheap random mate, lesson learnt!

[UEF]

£1 USB adaptor and £1 iPhone cable works fine here

[Desmo]

I tried my old USB cig socket on my £GS the other day and it didn't work
Thought I'd just be able to pop the standard charging cable in and away I go but no joy. The USB cig charger works fine on my old HTC and on our TomTom unit but no joy with the iPhone.

Will have to get another one ordered up and hope for the best I guess.

[vavaclio]

Got one of these for my iphone 3G. Works great, charges the battery quicker than the phone can use when using gps (sygic navigator). Always have a fully charged phone after a long journey