Is this item compatible with iPhones?

On the USB end of your cable, yes.

is this 3rd gen like the red version?

It's appears to be a new version (1st gen) of the original one that is red; this version offers more security. From the PortaPow website as of 02/03/2020: Our Pure Data Blocker not only protects your devices from viruses and hacking from an unknown USB socket while they are being charged, but also features fully transparent casing and zero electronic components inside so you can be sure the blocker itself is secure. It is also made with a 25% lighter polycarbonate compound to be more environmentally friendly. Simply connect the data blocker in between your charging cable and the USB socket when you need to charge your phone, tablet, satnav or other device and you can be sure that only power and no data is flowing between the two. Limitations – 1) Since the pure data blocker has a zero-chip design principle, it doesn’t have the SmartCharge chip featured in our 3rd Gen design. This means charging speed may be slower with some combinations of device and charger. 2) The blocker is not compatible with extra fast charging technologies such as ‘Qualcomm Quick Charge’ ‘Samsung adaptive fast charge’ as these require data transfer to be enabled. Public USB chargers do not support these standards either so your device will charge as normal. 3) Some car USB sockets do not provide enough power to charge a device, so a dedicated USB car charger must be used.

What is the max power throughput rating of this adapter?

I believe that this gadget will handle any power that comes from the power cube/adapter. It is basically an adapter with two wires which allows the current to run through (but no wires for data). It is useful when you use a public usb outlet such as in a coffee shop, airport or the usb outlet found at the base of the lamps in many hotels. If you are in a country where you are concerns about ‘state sponsored’ security issues, place this between your own power adapter and charging cable . One cannot be too paranoid, sometimes. :)

is this the 3rd generation?

There is nothing on the device, packaging or instructions that indicates what gen it is. It does read, “For a list of all the improvements or to get in touch visit us at PortalPow.co.uk.” Hope this is helpful.

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🔌 Charge Smart, Stay Safe!

SECURE YOUR CHARGE - Physically blocks data transfer while charging.
TRANSPARENT INNOVATION - See-through design ensures peace of mind.
TRUSTED BY GOVERNMENTS - Used by the USA, Canada, UK, and NZ.
THIRD GENERATION DESIGN - Latest tech with visible data blocking.
UNIVERSAL COMPATIBILITY - Works seamlessly with USB-A devices.

The PortaPow Transparent USB Data Blocker is a cutting-edge device designed to protect your mobile devices from unauthorized data access while charging. With its innovative no-chip design and transparent casing, it ensures that you can charge safely in public spaces like airports and cars, without the risk of juice jacking or malware. Trusted by governments and corporations worldwide, this third-generation data blocker is the ultimate accessory for the security-conscious professional.

Reviews

G**S

Funciona perfecto!

Estoy muy satisfecho con mi compra ya que este dispositivo cumple perfectamente con lo que dice y evita transferir información de tus dispositivos usb en todo momento, ahora si podré poner a cargar mi celular por ejemplo en cualquier estación pública, lo recomiendo ampliamente!

28.03.2020

C**E

It Works!

PortaPow Multicolored works to block data and I don't see how it could possibly affect charging speed. It appears very sturdy, but I've only had it a short time and used it once.

8.05.2023

F**C

USB universel

Fonctionne apparemment bien

24.04.2023

A**N

Simple and secure

This blocker is pretty great, I've not bought others but took a look at a fair few before settling on this.The best bit about it is the male USB-A port literally has a custom connector with no data pads at all, and only the power pads. Other blockers seem to use a standard USB-A connector and just don't connect it to the other end, but if you were super paranoid then that wouldn't be good enough - but this one with no data pads and a clear case that lets you see the PCB traces makes me pretty certain this blocker does what it claims to be doing properly.Through the case you can see the other end's female USB-A socket has the data pins tied together, which is an additional protection *though* it may cause charging/power issues in a few rare cases if a cable needs to be 'clever' and detect that it's been plugged in using the data pins (from memory, Apple's Lightning cables may do this, though I checked and my iPhone was happy to charge through the blocker).Traces on the PCB look thick-enough that you're not going to have any power issues caused by the blocker.The clear plastic case feels pretty sturdy and not cheap/likely to break.

7.10.2022

S**N

Great Tool for Finnicky USB Devices (old Garmins) and Defeating Fast Charge Protocols

Great for devices that will freak out or change modes when they detect *any* data communication -- the red one has a charge protocol detection chip which is useful when securely charging high-draw modern devices, but useless for diagnostic purposes or legacy devices.This adapter is a fantastic way to use standard mini USB leads with devices running the older GarminOS based on an unknown embedded OS (used as recently as the DriveSmart 50, many still run current maps with a microSD setup). These devices give no choice to simply charge if a data connection is detected and block out the UI in PC Connection mode. Newer Linux-based ones (like DriveSmart 65) now have a prompt and will work as expected with the red adapter in a secure charging scenario, or bare lead for normal use.Since USB-A luckily tops out at 2.4A under most cases, even the red one will charge modern devices at a sane rate, but for devices with low standby draw that can trickle charge at 500mA this is useful to defeat fast charging protocols for debugging or increased battery life.The red one should still be safe even if your device uses Qualcomm BatteryKiller 3.0 because of it visibly having no upstream data pins to the charger required to enable fast-charge combinations that are unacceptable for everyday use. In this context this (clear) one is good if you're paranoid, or it's a rare device where the [email protected] provided by the USB BC 1.2 standard is too much .

4.07.2022