USB A to C adapter

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Just got a new iPhone that has a USB C on the charge end.
Will an adapter USB A male and a C female work for charging and CarPlay?
2021 2500 Bighorn with only USB A ports.
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Just got a new iPhone that has a USB C on the charge end.
Will an adapter USB A male and a C female work for charging and CarPlay?
2021 2500 Bighorn with only USB A ports.
Thanks n advance.
YES. What I have in my 2019. USB A in dash and C end for Phone, standard lightning cable to charge for most vehicles and adapters, etc. FYI: Do not cheap out on cable for I Phone, get Apple Lightning cable, less issues. Just FYI, just got a new I Phone 14 pro, same as all the other newer I phones.

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Just got a new iPhone that has a USB C on the charge end.
Will an adapter USB A male and a C female work for charging and CarPlay?
2021 2500 Bighorn with only USB A ports.
Thanks n advance.
Ok so lets be clear on which one you have? Left is my iPad Pro charger. Right is my iPhone Pro charger.
 

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A USB end into the plug of power source with the one on the right will work. I know my wifes jeep has options for both ends.
 

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This is another good option for home. I have several of these with the usb a end.

 

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A USB end into the plug of power source with the one on the right will work. I know my wifes jeep has options for both ends.
He has a 21. Did they put both A and C USB connections in the ram truck 21's? On my 19, only USB A option for dash and center console. HAD to reread OP's original post as he has "A" in the Dash and of course his phone is a C. So standard lightning cable A to C work fine. What I run my car play with.
 

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He has a 21. Did they put both A and C USB connections in the ram truck 21's? On my 19, only USB A option for dash and center console.
I don't know for sure. I know my wifes 21 jeep has options for both. I run the C. I find it to charge better. Especially when running Waze on road trips.
 

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I don't know for sure. I know my wifes 21 jeep has options for both. I run the C. I find it to charge better. Especially when running Waze on road trips.
BOIRD not drive far enuf to need waze, LOL. But OP original post does say Bighorn A only connections.
 
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I only have A in the truck.
The C end goes in to the power block that plugs into 120 v.
 

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I only have A in the truck.
The C end goes in to the power block that plugs into 120 v.
It will work either way with the 120v plug. I can run either one in my 12 Ram.
 

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He has a 21. Did they put both A and C USB connections in the ram truck 21's? On my 19, only USB A option for dash and center console. HAD to reread OP's original post as he has "A" in the Dash and of course his phone is a C. So standard lightning cable A to C work fine. What I run my car play with.

I only have A in the truck.
The C end goes in to the power block that plugs into 120 v.
Hang on…every single 2019+ Heavy Duty Ram, and every 2019+ 5th gen 1500 has a pair of USB A and C ports in the media hub, whether it’s equipped with a full center console or a jump seat:
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Will an adapter USB A male and a C female work for charging and CarPlay?
You don't need an adapter, they make cables that go from USB A to Lightning connectors
One of many on Amazon:
Anker 6 ft Premium Double-Braided Nylon Lightning Cable, Apple MFi Certified for iPhone Chargers, iPhone X/8/8 Plus/7/7 Plus/6/6 Plus/5s, iPad, iPad Mini, and More (Black) https://a.co/d/7y762CO
 

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Hang on…every single 2019+ Heavy Duty Ram, and every 2019+ 5th gen 1500 has a pair of USB A and C ports in the media hub, whether it’s equipped with a full center console or a jump seat:
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Don't ask me, why I asked the question. I got a 1500. I have neva tried the "c" connections, nor do I have a "C" cable, and honestly neva paid attention. Just plugged in my "A" to "C" cable input on phone that I was using in my ED and kept on trucking.

Always learn sumthing on forum.

So is the alleged "C" connection supposed to be faster? I honestly HAVE no clue nor does my vehicle manual differentiate why I paid no attention. Just disregarded upon seeing the Modern Marvel of a Single CD Rom Drive in my 2019.
 
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Hang on…every single 2019+ Heavy Duty Ram, and every 2019+ 5th gen 1500 has a pair of USB A and C ports in the media hub, whether it’s equipped with a full center console or a jump seat:
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On the 1500's, they R buried in the center console above the "A" port and U cannot see them unless you quite literally bend way over on top of console to see. But alas, I just have a lowly Bighorn, lmao. Have no clue on 2500 interiors or layouts.
 
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Thanks for all the replies. I tried the regular USB A port and it works fine even though the AT&T guy said it would not work. They apparently have no experience and/or only run the company byline.
Meanwhile I’ll look harder for a C Port and let you know if I find one.
 

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So is the alleged "C" connection supposed to be faster? I honestly HAVE no clue nor does my vehicle manual differentiate why
By technical specifics a USB C port is capable of faster data transmission and higher charging currents than a USB A port.
In the grand scheme of things using the factory USB ports for connecting to the radio your not going to tell the difference between either for data or charging capabilities.
If you really want fast charging in your vehicle, use wireless to connect to the radio and then buy a 12V power point plug-in USB charger that is either QC3 or PD.
If your vehicle doesn't support wireless AndroidAuto/CarPlay there are aftermarket adapters that can make that happen.
 
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By technical specifics a USB C port is capable of faster data transmission and higher charging currents than a USB A port.
In the grand scheme of things using the factory USB ports for connecting to the radio your not going to tell the difference between either for data or charging capabilities.
If you really want fast charging in your vehicle, use wireless to connect to the radio and then buy a 12V power point plug-in USB charger that is either QC3 or PD.
If your vehicle doesn't support wireless AndroidAuto/CarPlay there are aftermarket adapters that can make that happen.
I’m fine with the charging rate and data transfer rate I only got a new phone because my XR had a rapidly dying battery and a large black line developing in the screen.
I DO appreciate all the help here.
 

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Thanks for all the replies. I tried the regular USB A port and it works fine even though the AT&T guy said it would not work. They apparently have no experience and/or only run the company byline.
Meanwhile I’ll look harder for a C Port and let you know if I find one.
It's there, but the A to C be fine, IMHO... Run all my stuff through my I Phone 14 Pro I just got to replace my 11. As far as the AT & T store stuff, they R worthless, just run the company line for $$$, at least in my town. The AT & T rep at Walmart, where I buy my phone was funny. She said the AT & T PPL always send PPL to her when they cannot figure out what was wrong with phones, hee hee. Small town at it's best.
 

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I’m fine with the charging rate and data transfer rate I only got a new phone because my XR had a rapidly dying battery and a large black line developing in the screen.
I DO appreciate all the help here.
Whole bunch of knowledge in this forum. Glad U got some good info.
 

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Whole bunch of knowledge in this forum. Glad U got some good info.
FYI: If U decide to go C to C, watch which cable you buy. Has to be a USB-C to Lightning Cable. The "C" connection that you have in your RAM is not the same end size as what you plug into your I Phone.

Jimmy07 posted above your port locations, you just gotta look. But if U R like dis BOIRD, I just settle for the "A" to "C", but I do have a "C" port cable now, since I just got a lil re-edumacated in this particular thread.
 
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