Wall charger with USB-C and USB-A ports
One charger with both kinds of port charges a newer USB-C phone and an older USB-A cable or gadget at the same time.
See the Belkin 42 W USB-C + USB-A Charger on AmazonHow do I charge a USB-C phone from an old USB-A charger or car port?
Last checked November 14, 2026
Short answer
Use a USB-A to USB-C cable. It charges the phone from any charger, computer or car port with the flat USB-A socket, though more slowly than a USB-C charger.
Best matchUSB-A to USB-C cable
See the Belkin USB-A to USB-C Braided Cable (1 m) on AmazonHow to connect it
- Plug the USB-A end into the old charger or car port.
- Plug the USB-C end into the phone.
Check this first
- USB-A charging is slower than a USB-C charger, so a phone will not fast-charge this way.
- It also carries data, so it works for syncing photos to a computer.
Other ways to do it
Instead of the USB-A to USB-C cable.
Questions people ask
Will it fast-charge?
No. USB-A charging is slower than a USB-C charger.
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