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by JustResign 2180 days ago
USB PD involves negotiation -- the charger doesn't just "push" 20V to a device that isn't asking for it.
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Exactly. So: non-tech aware customer has a 5v USB 3 charger, buys an iPhone 12, and wonder why it charges 10x slower than their friend's new phone.