Hoco UA17 Adapter Lightning Male to USB Female

One Tiny Adapter Between Your iPhone and the USB World

Lightning-port iPhones and iPads are brilliant devices, but they live in their own connector world. The chargers, cables and ports most people already own — the office wall brick, the car’s USB socket, the laptop’s USB-A port — speak USB-A. The Hoco UA17 Adapter Lightning Male to USB Female exists to bridge exactly that gap. Plug its Lightning male end into your iPhone or iPad, plug a USB-A cable or accessory into its USB-A female port, and the two worlds connect: charging flows in, data flows out, and nothing else needs to change.

This is a Lightning to USB adapter in the classic OTG sense: the small black block with the hoco. logo is a rigid, pocket-sized bridge. There is no cable to tangle, no app to install and no setting to toggle. It carries both power and data, so a single adapter handles overnight charging and file sync alike. On the power side it supports charging at 5V / 2A for Lightning-interface devices. On the data side it supports full data transmission. And it is honest about its limits: PD (Power Delivery) fast charging is not supported, so devices that depend on PD negotiation charge at standard rates instead.

What This Lightning to USB Adapter Does

Lightning male one end, USB-A female the other

The UA17’s layout is as simple as electronics get. One end carries a Lightning male plug — the small flat connector that goes into the Lightning port of an iPhone or iPad. The other end carries a USB-A female receptacle with the familiar blue insert — the socket that accepts any standard USB-A male plug. A compact matte-black body sits between them, printed with the hoco. branding, and the whole unit is barely larger than the two connectors themselves.

Direction matters with an adapter like this, and this one goes one way: the Lightning end goes into the device, the USB end receives the cable or accessory. That orientation is what makes it a Lightning to USB adapter rather than the reverse. If you need the opposite bridge — a Type-C phone reaching USB-A accessories, or old USB-A chargers reaching new Type-C cables — the UA17 family covers those too, including the HOCO UA17 Type-C male to USB 3.0 female adapter and the HOCO UA17 USB male to Type-C female adapter.

Data transmission, not charging-only

The UA17 is not a power-only dongle. It supports full data transmission, so the connection behaves like a direct link rather than a dumb power pass-through. Sync photos and videos to a laptop, move files back and forth, or keep a wired data connection alive — the adapter carries the data lines as well as the power lines.

That distinction matters more than it sounds. Plenty of bargain-bin adapters wire only the power pins and leave the data pins dead, which means surprise failures the first time you try to transfer files. Because this Lightning to USB adapter supports data transmission by design, one adapter covers both jobs: charging on the nightstand and syncing at the desk. For a Lightning-port iPhone that still backs up over a wire, that dual role is the whole point.

Charging at 5V / 2A, with an honest footnote

Current is where the UA17 earns its keep as a daily-carry adapter. It supports charging at 5V / 2A for Lightning-interface devices — a steady, standard rate that suits overnight charging, desk top-ups and travel days alike. Pair it with the USB or Type-C cable you already own and it simply works: the adapter passes the power the chain can deliver without becoming the bottleneck.

The honest footnote, printed right on the product’s own feature card: PD fast charging is not supported. Devices that depend on Power Delivery negotiation will charge at standard rates rather than PD modes. For a pocket-sized bridge adapter this is the right trade — dependable standard charging and full data support, with no fast-charge claims it cannot back up.

The Connector Layout, Up Close

Knowing which end is which saves fumbling behind a desk. The Lightning male plug is the small, flat, reversible connector — it slides into the Lightning port on the iPhone or iPad, either way up, exactly like any Lightning cable you have ever used. The USB-A female port is the rectangular socket with the blue insert on the opposite end — a standard USB-A male plug seats into it with the usual one-way orientation.

The compact body between the two connectors is short and rigid. There is no flex point to weaken over time and nothing to snag inside a pocket or pouch. The matte-black finish and the printed hoco. logo keep it looking like the rest of your desk gear rather than a disposable dongle, and the single-piece construction means there are no joints to work loose.

Specifications

Everyday Uses You’ll Actually Reach For

The desk rescue

Most desks already have the right power source — it just has the wrong plug. An older wall charger with a USB-A port, a laptop with USB-A sockets, a power bank from two phones ago: all of them can charge a Lightning iPhone through the UA17. Plug the adapter’s Lightning male into the phone, plug the charger’s USB-A cable into the adapter’s USB-A female port, and the legacy gear you already trust keeps working.

The same bridge handles the data side. With a USB cable running from the adapter to a computer, the iPhone syncs and transfers files through the same little block — no hunting for a dedicated Lightning-to-USB cable when the one in the drawer has gone missing.

Travel and the pocket-sized fix

This is the adapter that earns its place in a tech pouch. Hotel rooms, offices and cars are full of USB-A chargers and ports; carrying the UA17 means any of them can top up a Lightning iPhone at 5V / 2A without buying new bricks. It is small enough to live permanently in a wallet pocket or a cable organiser, and rigid enough that it will not bend or break in transit.

Because it works with the USB or Type-C cables travellers already carry, there is nothing extra to buy and nothing to configure at the other end. One adapter, the cable already in the bag, and any USB-A power source becomes an iPhone charger.

A companion for the rest of your kit

Lightning-port users usually carry a small ecosystem of adapters, and the UA17 sits neatly alongside them. If your music setup still runs through the headphone jack, pair it with the GEEOO AD4 Lightning to 3.5mm adapter so the same iPhone drives wired earphones too. And if anyone in the household has crossed to the other side — a Type-C phone needing to reach USB-A accessories — the sibling HOCO UA17 Type-C male to USB 3.0 female adapter is the matching bridge for them.

Setting It Up Takes Seconds

There is no pairing, no software and no configuration. Push the adapter’s Lightning male plug into the iPhone or iPad’s Lightning port until it seats fully. Then push the USB-A male plug of your cable or accessory into the adapter’s USB-A female port — it only fits one way up, so if it resists, flip it over. That is the entire setup.

For charging, the other end of the cable goes to any USB power source: a wall charger, a power bank, a car USB port or a computer. For data, it goes to the computer you want to sync with. The adapter draws nothing on its own and adds no steps to the routine you already use — it simply converts the connector at the device end.

One Adapter for Desk, Car and Travel

Most iPhone owners already own everything a lightning to usb adapter needs to work with. A wall charger with a USB-A port, a laptop and an older power bank become useful again once a lightning to usb adapter sits between them and the phone. The lightning to usb adapter does not replace those chargers; it gives them the right ending. Push the lightning to usb adapter into the phone, seat the charger’s USB-A plug in its female port, and charging begins. One lightning to usb adapter on the desk ends the hunt for a dedicated Lightning cable.

Travelling shows the same value: a lightning to usb adapter earns its place in a smaller space. Hotels, offices and cars are full of USB-A ports, so carrying a lightning to usb adapter means any of them can top up an iPhone. The lightning to usb adapter is rigid and pocket-sized, with no cable to tangle inside a tech pouch. Because a lightning to usb adapter works with the USB or Type-C cables in the bag, there is nothing extra to pack. Keep one lightning to usb adapter in the car and another lightning to usb adapter in a travel kit, and a forgotten cable is no problem.

Power and Data, Without Extra Kit

Charging is only half of what a lightning to usb adapter is for. This lightning to usb adapter supports data transmission, so photos and videos sync to a computer and files move in both directions through one connection. A power-only plug cannot do that job: its data pins are not wired. With a lightning to usb adapter, the wired backup of a Lightning iPhone stays simple: one lightning to usb adapter, one USB cable and the computer on the desk. For wired file moves, a lightning to usb adapter keeps that routine working without new software or settings.

Honest limits make a lightning to usb adapter easier to choose well. This lightning to usb adapter charges Lightning-interface devices at 5V / 2A, a standard rate suited to overnight charging and daily top-ups. PD fast charging is not supported through the lightning to usb adapter, so devices that depend on Power Delivery charge at standard rates. That trade is stated plainly on the product’s own feature card, keeping expectations for the lightning to usb adapter accurate. A lightning to usb adapter promising dependable charging and full data support, and delivering exactly that, is simpler to live with.

Choosing the Right Direction Before You Order

Direction is the check that matters before ordering a lightning to usb adapter. This lightning to usb adapter runs Lightning male to USB-A female: the Lightning end belongs in the iPhone or iPad, and the USB-A end receives the cable. Confirming the port first saves ordering a lightning to usb adapter in the wrong direction, because a lightning to usb adapter only fits its own port. If your phone uses Type-C instead, the sibling Hoco UA17 USB-C OTG adapter bridges that direction, just as a lightning to usb adapter bridges this one, within the cables and adapters range. Lightning owners can add the GEEOO AD4 Lightning to 3.5mm adapter for earphones.

It also helps to know the brand behind a lightning to usb adapter: the UA17 comes from Hoco, whose range is shown on Hoco’s official site. What makes this lightning to usb adapter easy to recommend is the combination set out on this page: a lightning to usb adapter carrying both power and data, charging at 5V / 2A, in a compact matte-black body printed with the hoco. logo. With PD fast charging honestly not supported, the lightning to usb adapter describes itself accurately. Few accessories this small earn their keep as a lightning to usb adapter bridging the gap every day.

Why Buy from Gadget Superb

Every order from Gadget Superb ships with cash on delivery available nationwide, so you pay when the product is in your hands. Delivery inside Dhaka costs ৳70 and takes 1–3 working days; outside Dhaka it costs ৳120 and takes 2–5 working days. Where the courier permits, you can inspect your item before paying.

The Hoco UA17 Lightning to USB adapter carries a 7-day warranty from Gadget Superb. If anything is wrong with the adapter within that window, our support team will sort it out — reach us on the hotline at 09638054751, on Facebook Messenger, or by email at care@gadgetsuperb.com. We also honour a 7-day easy returns policy, so you can buy with confidence.

Frequently Asked Questions

What exactly is the Hoco UA17 Lightning to USB adapter?

It is a compact adapter with a Lightning male plug on one end and a USB-A female port on the other. The Lightning end plugs into a Lightning-port iPhone or iPad, and the USB-A end accepts any standard USB-A male plug — a charging cable or a USB accessory. It supports data transmission and charging at 5V / 2A for Lightning-interface devices.

Which devices does it work with?

Any iPhone or iPad with a Lightning port on the device side. On the other side, any USB-A male plug fits: USB charging cables, and USB accessories your setup already uses. It works with the USB or Type-C cables you already own on the cable side of the chain.

Can I transfer files through it, or is it charging-only?

You can transfer files. Unlike power-only adapters that leave the data pins unwired, the UA17 supports full data transmission, so syncing photos or moving files to a computer works through the adapter — not just charging.

How fast does it charge?

It supports charging at 5V / 2A for Lightning-interface devices — a steady standard rate suited to overnight charging and daily top-ups. PD (Power Delivery) fast charging is not supported, so PD-dependent devices charge at standard rates.

Does it support PD fast charging?

No. PD fast charging is not supported on this adapter. It charges at the standard 5V / 2A rate, which the product’s own feature card states plainly.

How do I connect it?

Push the Lightning male end into the iPhone or iPad’s Lightning port, then push your USB-A cable or accessory plug into the adapter’s USB-A female port (it fits one way up — flip it if it resists). Connect the other end of the cable to a charger for power or a computer for data.

Is any setup or app needed?

No. There is no software to install, no pairing and no configuration. It is a passive connector bridge: plug it in and it works.

What warranty does it carry?

A 7-day warranty from Gadget Superb. If the adapter has any fault within seven days of delivery, contact support on the hotline at 09638054751, on Facebook Messenger, or by email at care@gadgetsuperb.com.

How long does delivery take?

Delivery inside Dhaka costs ৳70 and takes 1–3 working days; outside Dhaka it costs ৳120 and takes 2–5 working days. Cash on delivery is available nationwide, and you can inspect the item before paying where the courier permits. A 7-day easy returns policy applies.

Is this the same as the other Hoco UA17 adapters?

No — same family, different direction. This one is Lightning male to USB-A female, for Lightning-port devices reaching USB-A cables and accessories. The sibling HOCO UA17 Type-C male to USB 3.0 female adapter bridges Type-C phones to USB-A, and the HOCO UA17 USB male to Type-C female adapter gives old USB-A chargers a Type-C socket. Pick the direction your devices need.

Can I use it with a Type-C cable?

Yes. The adapter works with USB or Type-C cables on the cable side of the chain — use whichever cable you already own, with the USB-A male end seated in the adapter’s USB-A female port.

What should I check before ordering?

Confirm your device has a Lightning port (this adapter’s device end is Lightning male, not Type-C), and that you have a USB-A cable or accessory to connect on the other side. If your phone already uses Type-C, one of the sibling UA17 variants in the opposite direction is the right pick instead.