iPhone 4s in-car charging

Jon D · 05-21-2013, 09:20 AM

Can anyone confirm that the above phone will charge when it's connected to the car's USB port?
Thanks.

dsad1 · 05-21-2013, 10:33 AM

My non activated 4 does.

BillCB · 05-21-2013, 08:10 PM

The manual, pg 151, says "do not use the USB interface to charge external devices." I don't know whether that includes an iPhone. (I have the adapter for mine.)

BartekF · 05-21-2013, 08:21 PM

It charges my iPhone 5. I do not see any reason why it should not charge 4s...

Jon D · 05-22-2013, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by BillCB

The manual, pg 151, says "do not use the USB interface to charge external devices." I don't know whether that includes an iPhone. (I have the adapter for mine.)

Good point - thanks. However, it makes you wonder what the USB socket's there for - going by other replies, it would appear it does charge the phone, yet the manual says don't use it for charging. All a bit confusing - I'll discuss it with my dealer and let you know what he says.

Jon D · 05-22-2013, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by djsaad1

My non activated 4 does.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BartekF

It charges my iPhone 5. I do not see any reason why it should not charge 4s...

Thanks for replying - interesting point 'BillCB' makes though. I wonder why the manual says don't use it for charging - it's not as if there's an option to prevent it doing so when it's plugged in.

dsad1 · 05-22-2013, 08:13 AM

It probably says that so that you will get worried and buy the bmw cradle.

Jon D · 05-22-2013, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by djsaad1

It probably says that so that you will get worried and buy the bmw cradle.

Being of an equally cynical nature, I'm ashamed to admit the I didn't spot that for myself

Joking aside, you're probably right - if you're not supposed to use the USB socket for charging, but it automatically charges whatever you plug into it, what the f**k's it supposed to be for

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