Results 1 to 14 of 14

Thread: iPhone 4 charge options besides USB?

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Jun 2007
    Location
    Palm Harbor
    Posts
    205
    Phone
    iPhone4,32gb, black
    Carrier
    AT&T
    Feedback Score
    0

    iPhone 4 charge options besides USB?

    I am looking for other charging options for my iPhone 4 other than the usb sync cable? Anyone try the powermat?
    No matter how many cables I buy, they all go bad sooner or later. Thanks for the info.

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Jul 2005
    Location
    United States
    Posts
    13,771
    Carrier
    Verizon
    Feedback Score
    0
    Charging options will be limited with an iPhone.
    If I'm annoyed and you're annoyed, does that make us a paranoid ??

    Sarcasm is a fine art...

    "Don't believe everything you think"

    It's not a matter of if you win or lose, it's how you assign the blame

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Nov 2004
    Location
    Northern Virginia
    Posts
    13,685
    Phones
    AT&T Apple iPhone 4S
    AT&T Apple iPhone 4S
    Carrier
    AT&T Mobility
    Feedback Score
    0
    There are docks which can charge an iPhone or iPod. They sell speaker and radio systems which will charge iPhones and iPods.

    Some examples are here:
    http://store.apple.com/us/browse/hom...s/cables_docks
    Earl F. Parrish

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Jun 2007
    Location
    Palm Harbor
    Posts
    205
    Phone
    iPhone4,32gb, black
    Carrier
    AT&T
    Feedback Score
    0
    Thank you for the info!

  5. #5
    Join Date
    May 2011
    Location
    The Midwest
    Posts
    1,400
    Carrier
    AT&T or compatible
    Feedback Score
    0
    Q: Would you patronize a streetwalker?

    A: No, I would treat her as an equal.

  6. #6
    Join Date
    May 2004
    Location
    BTA027
    Posts
    16,261
    Phone
    iPhone 5
    Carrier
    American Telephone & Telegraph Company
    Feedback Score
    0
    Ultimately, all alternative power sources are converted to USB in order to charge an iPhone. There is no other charging port on the device.

    PRL Interpretations
    XFF's AlphaTag software
    Cellular and PCS License Maps
    Quote Originally Posted by gpatrick900
    I am a little confused. My Verizon phone was able to roam on GSM because they used TDMA. Tell it was shutdown. The phone recognizes it as Analog. If PCS has TDMA, It could be technically be used on GSM.
    Quote Originally Posted by Tabla View Post
    Y'know, I'm used to hysterical 14-year-old ******** on the internet, but this is exceptional. Never before in human history have so many nerds hyperventilated so publicly over so little.

  7. #7
    Join Date
    Jun 2007
    Location
    Palm Harbor
    Posts
    205
    Phone
    iPhone4,32gb, black
    Carrier
    AT&T
    Feedback Score
    0
    The usb charge cables suck. I have no idea how many I have been through already. Had another one go on me today. Had cables for my 2011 MBP go bad too. Wish they would come out with another option to charge your devices. Every cable that I have had, the insulation splits open,then the cable inside breaks and you are unable to charge your phone. I take care of all of my stuff too. It's just a pain to keep going through cables.
    Last edited by jmy2469; 04-08-2012 at 12:31 AM.

  8. #8
    Join Date
    May 2004
    Location
    BTA027
    Posts
    16,261
    Phone
    iPhone 5
    Carrier
    American Telephone & Telegraph Company
    Feedback Score
    0
    I've used the same 2 cables to charge all my iPhones since the original one came out in 2007, and they still work perfectly fine, so I suspect it's not the cables' fault.

  9. #9
    Join Date
    Mar 2008
    Location
    missouri and fla
    Posts
    1,697
    Phones
    att , nokia 1100, moto 376g
    iPhone 4s-64 + many others
    Carriers
    att, trac, pageplus
    Feedback Score
    0
    My iPad charger charges it mighty fast. Don't know if we are supposed to use it like that but since it is more power it is much faster.
    trying to come up with better signature.......

  10. #10
    Join Date
    Aug 2010
    Posts
    975
    Carrier
    Rogers
    Feedback Score
    0
    Quote Originally Posted by XFF View Post
    I've used the same 2 cables to charge all my iPhones since the original one came out in 2007, and they still work perfectly fine, so I suspect it's not the cables' fault.
    I totally agree. I am surprised by how many people have stuff that keeps breaking and continue to blame the the item. I am currently charging my ipad using the cable I got with my now passed on (to another person) ipod from 2009. Cable still looks new and works perfectly and interchangeably between my ipad and iphone.

  11. #11
    Join Date
    Nov 2004
    Location
    Northern Virginia
    Posts
    13,685
    Phones
    AT&T Apple iPhone 4S
    AT&T Apple iPhone 4S
    Carrier
    AT&T Mobility
    Feedback Score
    0
    Quote Originally Posted by XFF View Post
    Ultimately, all alternative power sources are converted to USB in order to charge an iPhone. There is no other charging port on the device.
    With a dock one can leave the cable attached permanently. Cables fail because people disconnect by pulling on the cable or produce metal fatigue by continually bending the cable at a single point. With Wi-Fi synchronization and software updates, one hardly ever has to connect the cable directly to the device.

    Sent from my GtabComb using HowardForums

  12. #12
    Join Date
    Mar 2012
    Posts
    5
    Feedback Score
    0
    my friend has one of these socket holders (i guess you call them) are pretty nice. they keep your cable nice and neat and has a nice place for your phone to sit. if your worried about messing up your cables and having wires everywhere then maybe this is a good idea for you?

    Name:  WHHCOUNV_113220406884eccbd707f5ce.jpg
Views: 200
Size:  45.1 KB
    accessorywiz.com/hco/ac-wall-charger-holder-hangs-charger-cord-wrap-for-apple-iphone-4.html

  13. #13
    Join Date
    Mar 2012
    Posts
    6
    Feedback Score
    0
    Quote Originally Posted by jmy2469 View Post
    I am looking for other charging options for my iPhone 4 other than the usb sync cable? Anyone try the powermat?
    No matter how many cables I buy, they all go bad sooner or later. Thanks for the info.
    may be you can try some iPhone 4 dock or case with charger, but most of them are bulky...

  14. #14
    Join Date
    Apr 2012
    Posts
    15
    Feedback Score
    0
    I got one of those JBL On Stage docks, it's great.
    "An idea whose time has come cannot be stopped by any army, or any government"
    Tv Help Here

Similar Threads

  1. Replies: 3
    Last Post: 10-20-2009, 11:54 AM
  2. Replies: 2
    Last Post: 06-29-2009, 04:14 PM
  3. YuetMod v3.0 MonsterPack - USB Charging option
    By Yuet in forum Motorola Flashing/Flexing
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 11-17-2007, 03:13 PM
  4. W800 USB connected, charge optional? (on/off)
    By evophile in forum SonyEricsson
    Replies: 6
    Last Post: 01-13-2006, 12:40 AM
  5. Replies: 2
    Last Post: 11-05-2002, 08:48 AM

Tags for this Thread

Bookmarks