I have a 9885 with the iPod cable and an iPhone. Its great for my iPod as it charges it, plays the music in the car, and lists artist info. For my iPhone, I can play Pandora or other Internet radio through my car, but I can't charge the iPhone while its plugged in for music because the iPhone uses different pins in the cable.

Since my iPhone and iPod both charge on my computer using the same USB cable, I assume Alpine could sell an updated cable to plug into my 9885 so I can charge the iPhone while its plugged in. Has anyone heard anything like this?

Is anyone using a newer Alpine HU that does charge the iPhone while its plugged in?

Thanks,

 

I use the x305 series and it plays and charges my iphone no problems. I just use the cable that came with my HU

 

i use the 9886 and it charges by non 3G iphone but doesnt charge my coworkers 3G... there is no updated cable for the ipod. there all the same until their recent model radios which use complete different cables.

 

here is what you need to charge the iphone3g
KCX-422TR
http://www.alpine-usa.com/US-en/products/p...model=KCX-422TR

just attach to your current cable

PM Claus he works @ an alpine dealer. i got my 9886 from him as well
he can hook you up =)

 

Is your iPhone 3G?

 

x305 will work with both iphone

 

Yes my iphone is 3g. charges it no problem. only has some problems playing back music from it sometimes.

 

Cheaper solution ($25)

http://store.apple.com/us/product/TS696LL/A

 

i try that..
you can charge with it
but when you plug in the ipod cable from the head unit
the HU wont recognize the ipod/iphone

 

So, the iPod part of the iPhone won't be recognized only? I am mainly interested in using the iPhone for streaming radio, so if I can use the Scosche adapter to power the iPhone and I can still play my streaming radio, that would work.