Wednesday 13 October 2010

iPhone 4 Car Charger Won't Work with Bumper Fitted

If your car charger will not work with your iPhone 4 when you have a bumper or similar product fitted, I have a possible solution.


PROBLEM: Many car chargers will not work when a bumper is fitted to your iPhone 4, even ones that say they are compatible with the iPhone 4. As you probably don't want to remove the bumper everytime you get in your car you need a solution that allows you to leave the bumper fitted and charge your iPhone whilst in the car.


SOLUTION: Buy a car charger that has a female USB hole in it. Here is an example:

The Griffin PowerJolt Car Charger for iPad, iPhone and iPod
The Griffin PowerJolt Car Charger for iPad, iPhone and iPod
















The Griffin PowerJolt Car Charger for iPad, iPhone and iPod

IMPORTANT BIT: Then, instead of using the black USB/iPhone cable that comes with it, just use a standard white apple USB power lead.  











It works fine for me. Give it a try.