Is it USB C to Lightening cables I need for Apple product connection?

Charles549 · 12-29-2018, 11:27 AM

My eyes aren't what they used to be and I cannot tell what sort of usb plug I need.

JayPichardo · 12-29-2018, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Charles549

My eyes aren't what they used to be and I cannot tell what sort of usb plug I need.

For the rear seats? The car has a USB A and USB C up front and two USB-c in the rear.

JayPichardo · 12-29-2018, 11:35 AM

USB-C cable for the center console and rear seats https://www.apple.com/shop/product/M...3cbf79a070fda9

Xeno · 12-29-2018, 01:01 PM

Apple's iPad Pro 3 uses USB-C cables so now I have double use for those expensive cables.

Jrunr · 12-29-2018, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by NH_F36

USB-C cable for the center console and rear seats https://www.apple.com/shop/product/M...3cbf79a070fda9

The center console is USB-C? I have a regular USB to lightning cable connecting my iPhone X

onesixeight · 12-29-2018, 02:00 PM

My center console is USB C only. The upside to the expensive cables is you get fast charging on iPhone as well as Android devices.

Xeno · 12-29-2018, 02:02 PM

My front and console ports are both USB-C.

I use a BMW plug in the power port which gives me two regular USB ports.

Doc5513 · 12-29-2018, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by NH_F36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charles549

My eyes aren't what they used to be and I cannot tell what sort of usb plug I need.

For the rear seats? The car has a USB A and USB C up front and two USB-c in the rear.

Can you explain this? Which are which? I can't find a schematic.

****** · 12-29-2018, 02:46 PM

My front is an A and the rears are C’s... I only have one in the front that I know of.

Charles549 · 12-29-2018, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by NH_F36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charles549

My eyes aren't what they used to be and I cannot tell what sort of usb plug I need.

For the rear seats? The car has a USB A and USB C up front and two USB-c in the rear.

Thank you sir.

TechCTU · 12-29-2018, 04:33 PM

I plan on ordering some adapters for existing cables. Some pretty cheap ones on amazon. Just bought a whole bunch of Apple and Samsung cables.

Adapter with cable - https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-...dp/B01GGKYYT0/

Adapter without cable - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DNQ9FD9/

Many more on Amazon depending on your preferences and devices.

Xeno · 12-29-2018, 04:36 PM

Where are the cheap Apple cables?

Auricom · 12-29-2018, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Xeno

Where are the cheap Apple cables?

Cheaper USB-C to Lightning cables could arrive as early as February 2019

It’s been a long wait for Apple to give its blessing to third-party USB-C to Lightning cables. At the moment, if you want to get a cable that allows your iPhone to fast charge, then you’ll have to opt for Apple’s own model, which currently starts at $19.

https://www.theverge.com/circuitbrea...s-release-date

1m Apple Lightning to USB-C cable on Amazon

MikeElmendorf · 12-29-2018, 04:44 PM

Don’t expect the music playback to work properly when plugged in this way, because, at present, it will not. You will repeatedly get put on repeat and also will be unable to navigate using the steering wheel or iDrive controls. It does the same by Bluetooth, though.

Charles549 · 12-29-2018, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Auricom

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xeno

Where are the cheap Apple cables?

Cheaper USB-C to Lightning cables could arrive as early as February 2019

It’s been a long wait for Apple to give its blessing to third-party USB-C to Lightning cables. At the moment, if you want to get a cable that allows your iPhone to fast charge, then you’ll have to opt for Apple’s own model, which currently starts at $19.

https://www.theverge.com/circuitbrea...s-release-date

Just ordered the $19 ones off Amazon. Fingers crossed the are not chinese counterfiets.

****** · 12-29-2018, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Charles549

Just ordered the $19 ones off Amazon. Fingers crossed the are not chinese counterfiets.

Well, our grills are made in China, found out today... at least mine was.

MikeElmendorf · 12-29-2018, 05:41 PM

There are also adaptors you can get pretty cheap on Amazon.

Auricom · 12-29-2018, 06:11 PM

The ONLY way to fast charge your iPhones, you'll need to use the Apple USB-C to lightning cable.

Hopefully the USB-C ports in the G05 support 20V, 5A USB-C PD (power delivery) specification or fast charging for any device is all a moot point.

BIf you don't care about fast charging and have USB to lightning cables laying around, get a USB-C adapter.

JGoodell · 12-29-2018, 06:14 PM

Wouldn’t you only need 2-4 inches from the headrest to the iPad holder? Where are you going to put all the excess cord without it looking like a mess?

PhatBoyG · 12-29-2018, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Auricom

Hopefully the USB-C ports in the G05 support 20V, 5A USB-C PD (power delivery) specification or fast charging for any device is all a moot point.

It says in the specs they are 3A ports, so standard USB-C, PD is not supported.

Auricom · 12-29-2018, 06:27 PM

Found the USB specs in the technical guides.

2.3.3. USB
Different USB interfaces are provided in the G05 depending on the vehicle equipment.
USB interfaces:
• Type A in the center console.
• Type C in the center armrest.
• Type C charging only 2 x in the backrests.
• Type C 2 x in the Rear Seat Entertainment control panel (from 11/18).
A charge current of max. 1.5 A is available via the USB port in the center console.
A charge current of max. 3 A is available via the USB port in the center armrest and via all the other USB ports in the rear passenger compartment.

Here's the infotainment tech guide:
06_G05 Infotainment.pdf

Auricom · 12-29-2018, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by PhatBoyG

It says in the specs they are 3A ports, so standard USB-C, PD is not supported.

Thank you for the confirming!

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Xeno Major 315 Rep 1,448 Posts Drives: 2019 X5 M Sport 5.0i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Apple's iPad Pro 3 uses USB-C cables so now I have double use for those expensive cables. __________________ 2019 BMW X5 xDrive 50i M Sport: ZD8/ZLS/ZMP/ZP2/ZPK/ZPX/337/ZX7/2NH 2015 BMW X5 xDrive 50i/XL/CW/DA+/EP/LP/FVS retired; 2008 X5 4.8i; 2012 X5 5.0i retired, 2004 X5 4.4i retired R360c + EL, V1G2 + V1Driver, Uniden R8
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Xeno Major 315 Rep 1,448 Posts Drives: 2019 X5 M Sport 5.0i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	My front and console ports are both USB-C. I use a BMW plug in the power port which gives me two regular USB ports. __________________ 2019 BMW X5 xDrive 50i M Sport: ZD8/ZLS/ZMP/ZP2/ZPK/ZPX/337/ZX7/2NH 2015 BMW X5 xDrive 50i/XL/CW/DA+/EP/LP/FVS retired; 2008 X5 4.8i; 2012 X5 5.0i retired, 2004 X5 4.4i retired R360c + EL, V1G2 + V1Driver, Uniden R8
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Xeno Major 315 Rep 1,448 Posts Drives: 2019 X5 M Sport 5.0i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Where are the cheap Apple cables? __________________ 2019 BMW X5 xDrive 50i M Sport: ZD8/ZLS/ZMP/ZP2/ZPK/ZPX/337/ZX7/2NH 2015 BMW X5 xDrive 50i/XL/CW/DA+/EP/LP/FVS retired; 2008 X5 4.8i; 2012 X5 5.0i retired, 2004 X5 4.4i retired R360c + EL, V1G2 + V1Driver, Uniden R8
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Auricom Brigadier General 4362 Rep 4,246 Posts Drives: 2020 X5 xDrive40i M Sport Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: DMV iTrader: (0)	The ONLY way to fast charge your iPhones, you'll need to use the Apple USB-C to lightning cable. Hopefully the USB-C ports in the G05 support 20V, 5A USB-C PD (power delivery) specification or fast charging for any device is all a moot point. BIf you don't care about fast charging and have USB to lightning cables laying around, get a USB-C adapter. __________________ Current BMWs - '20 X5 xDrive40i M Sport, '20 BMW M550i \| Past BMWs - '03 E39 540iT M Sport, '06 E53 4.8is, '11 E70 M Sport LCI Last edited by Auricom; 12-29-2018 at 06:28 PM..
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Auricom Brigadier General 4362 Rep 4,246 Posts Drives: 2020 X5 xDrive40i M Sport Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: DMV iTrader: (0)	Found the USB specs in the technical guides. 2.3.3. USB Different USB interfaces are provided in the G05 depending on the vehicle equipment. USB interfaces: • Type A in the center console. • Type C in the center armrest. • Type C charging only 2 x in the backrests. • Type C 2 x in the Rear Seat Entertainment control panel (from 11/18). A charge current of max. 1.5 A is available via the USB port in the center console. A charge current of max. 3 A is available via the USB port in the center armrest and via all the other USB ports in the rear passenger compartment. Here's the infotainment tech guide: 06_G05 Infotainment.pdf __________________ Current BMWs - '20 X5 xDrive40i M Sport, '20 BMW M550i \| Past BMWs - '03 E39 540iT M Sport, '06 E53 4.8is, '11 E70 M Sport LCI Last edited by Auricom; 12-29-2018 at 06:32 PM..
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