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product_id: 254612274
title: "PortaPow PPSCA01 3rd Gen Data Blocker"
brand: "portapow"
price: "€ 24.08"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Porta Pow"
url: https://www.desertcart.fi/products/254612274-portapow-ppsca01-3rd-gen-data-blocker
store_origin: FI
region: Finland
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# SmartCharge up to 2.4A Compact size fits tight spaces Blocks data transfer physically PortaPow PPSCA01 3rd Gen Data Blocker

**Brand:** portapow
**Price:** € 24.08
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔌 Charge smart, stay secure, and never compromise on speed!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** PortaPow PPSCA01 3rd Gen Data Blocker by portapow
- **How much does it cost?** € 24.08 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.fi](https://www.desertcart.fi/products/254612274-portapow-ppsca01-3rd-gen-data-blocker)

## Best For

- portapow enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted portapow brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **No Slowdowns:** Supports up to 2.4A charging current, ensuring fast and efficient power delivery.
- • **Hack-proof Charging:** Physically blocks data transfer to eliminate hacking risks while charging anywhere.
- • **Compact & Convenient:** Slim design won’t block adjacent USB ports—perfect for multi-port setups at work or home.
- • **Eco-conscious Design:** Zero waste packaging with laser etching and a handy string lasso for on-the-go security.
- • **Universal SmartCharge:** Automatically adapts charging signals for Apple, Samsung, and universal devices for optimal speed.

## Overview

The PortaPow PPSCA01 3rd Gen Data Blocker is a compact USB adapter that physically blocks data transfer to protect your device from hacking and malware during charging. Featuring an advanced SmartCharge chip, it automatically adjusts charging signals for Apple, Samsung, and universal devices, supporting up to 2.4A for fast charging without slowing down your device. Its slim design fits neatly alongside other USB ports, making it ideal for office, travel, or home use. Packaged sustainably with a 2-year warranty, it’s the essential security upgrade for anyone who charges from public or shared USB sources.

## Description

Following the success of our Data Block USB cables, Data Blocker USB Adaptor released in 2013 and the 'SmartCharge' Data Blocker released in 2015, we've now released our latest update. The 3rd Gen PortaPow Data Blocker still connects to the end of your USB charging cable and allows you to charge your device safely with no risk of viruses / hacking, and incorporates our SmartCharge chip to send the correct charging signal for your device, which can even improve charging speed if your charger is sending the wrong signal. It still has the same compact size so it won't block neighboring sockets if your charger/computer has several side by side. Improvements include visible security, laser etching, zero waste packaging and a string lasso. The blocker will not solve charging issues caused by a low quality or extra long cable, a low powered socket (eg some car sockets) or a device which requires a non-standard signal (eg some SatNavs / DashCams). In these cases please use a different charger or cable. Devices which charge using Qualcomm Quick Charge, Samsung Adaptive Fast Charge, Motorola TurboPower or similar standards require data transfer to be enabled and a compatible charger, and so will not charge at extra fast speeds from normal USB sockets or with a data blocker.

Review: Ottimo prodotto anzitutto, io ho preso la versione Smart Charge che è la più consigliata, ma ne esistono altre due ottimizzate per devices poco popolari e "particolari". Svolge sicuramente bene il suo lavoro: velocizzare la ricarica dei dispositivi connessi alle lentissime porte USB della maggior parte dei pc, (isolandoli al contempo dal trasferimento dei dati). Tuttavia non eguaglia in termini di velocità il caricatore originale dei nostri devices, ma si ci avvicina moltissimo: ho misurato la tensione con un apposito misuratore di tensione per prese USB: nelle fasi iniziali di ricarica eroga 0,90 ampere contro 0,99 del caricatore originale, verso la fine della carica (l'80%) l'erogazione rallenta a 0.50, e infine 0.30, esattamente come con il caricatore originale (è il telefono a comandare questa feature!!). Conclusione: Vale assolutamente l'acquisto, ottimo prodotto per chi lavora in ufficio / passa molto tempo davanti al pc, evita di portarti sempre dietro il caricatore da casa o l'acquisto di un secondo e più costoso caricatore da parete.
Review: Moim zdaniem niezbędne akcesorium w podróży, ale również w pracy czy w domu. PortaPow jest przydatny wszędzie tam, gdzie chcemy skorzystać z zasilania portu USB, ale nie chcemy wymiany danych miedzy naszym urządzeniem a nieznaną ładowarką lub obcym komputerem. Zarówno przygodne ładowarki, jak i komputery mogą być niebezpieczne ze względu na możliwość próby ataku podłączonego telefonu złośliwym oprogramowaniem. Ma to znaczenie także wszędzie tam, gdzie korzystamy z komputera np. u znajomego czy w pracy, ale nie chcemy, by rozpoczynał on synchronizację z naszym telefonem, której możemy nie być w stanie w porę anulować. Chcemy po prostu jedynie skorzystać z zasilania USB w celu doładowania. Sama koncepcja tego typu zabezpieczenia nie jest nowa, bo od dawna słyszałem o zabezpieczeniach zwanych USB condom. Jednak PortaPow jest porządnie wykonany, co budzi zaufanie i zajmuje niewiele miejsca.

## Features

- Attaches inbetween your USB cable and socket to physically block data transfer / syncing while charging.
- Allows charging without any risk of hacking / uploading viruses, can charge from an office PC even if USB socket has been disabled without breaking IT policy.
- PortaPow's SmartCharge chip automatically switches between Apple, Universal and Samsung standards to ensure compatibility with your device.
- SmartCharge supports charging upto 2.4A so the blocker won't slowdown charging and can improve charging speed in some cases.
- 2 year warranty

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00QRRZ2QM |
| Best Sellers Rank | #104,975 in Computers ( See Top 100 in Computers ) #6,974 in USB Cables |
| Item model number | PPSCA01 |
| Manufacturer | PortaPow |
| Product Dimensions | 8.99 x 5.99 x 0.99 cm; 9 g |

## Product Details

- **Colour:** Red
- **Compatible devices:** Android, Smartphone, Tablet, iPad, iPhone
- **Connector type:** USB
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 9 x 6 x 1 centimeters
- **Specific uses for product:** protection against juice jacking when charging devices from untrusted USB ports

## Images

![PortaPow PPSCA01 3rd Gen Data Blocker - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71hFRhYly-L.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can anyone confirm 100% that this will allow an iphone to charge off a usb port without having the iphone driver installed.**
A: Its a data block... 
100% NO USB DATA CONNECTION!
So absolutely no need for a any data modifications on the USB host...

**Q: I’m having an issue with no sound coming from my phone when I charge it in the car from the USB port. I read somewhere that this might help. Yes?**
A: If the problem is that you're plugging your phone into your car to charge, and your phone is detecting your car as an "audio out", then it is at least *possible* that this may solve your problem. But even some devices can detect that "something is plugged in" even if the data port is blocked. A better solution is to figure out how to change the audio device on your phone. If it's android, you can select "charge only" when plugging into USB. 

Ultimately, even if this device doesn't solve your problem, it's still helpful to have as a security device.

**Q: does this actually block data from being sucked from your iphone and/or from data/virus being inserted into iphone? does it also chagre?**
A: That's what it's supposed to do, yes. I bought it to be able to charge an old iphone from a VW Jetta USB port that was not compatible with the phone and it works fine for that. As far as I can see, it basically passes through the 5v connections and has no data connections so there would be no way a virus could be passed through it or data could be "sucked" out. Of course it also means you can't download photos or sync your phone or anything like that - all it does is let you charge.
So, basically, it turns a computer USB port into a non-smart charger. That also means it charges slowly at 0.5A whatever the port or charger  rating, because higher charge rates are negotiated between charger and phone, which requires data.

**Q: Does this work with iPhone 8 and 11?**
A: Yes. This has worked with all of my phones for the past 4 years including my current iPhone 11

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by M***E on 7 May 2015*

Ottimo prodotto anzitutto, io ho preso la versione Smart Charge che è la più consigliata, ma ne esistono altre due ottimizzate per devices poco popolari e "particolari". Svolge sicuramente bene il suo lavoro: velocizzare la ricarica dei dispositivi connessi alle lentissime porte USB della maggior parte dei pc, (isolandoli al contempo dal trasferimento dei dati). Tuttavia non eguaglia in termini di velocità il caricatore originale dei nostri devices, ma si ci avvicina moltissimo: ho misurato la tensione con un apposito misuratore di tensione per prese USB: nelle fasi iniziali di ricarica eroga 0,90 ampere contro 0,99 del caricatore originale, verso la fine della carica (l'80%) l'erogazione rallenta a 0.50, e infine 0.30, esattamente come con il caricatore originale (è il telefono a comandare questa feature!!). Conclusione: Vale assolutamente l'acquisto, ottimo prodotto per chi lavora in ufficio / passa molto tempo davanti al pc, evita di portarti sempre dietro il caricatore da casa o l'acquisto di un secondo e più costoso caricatore da parete.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by P***J on 16 November 2024*

Moim zdaniem niezbędne akcesorium w podróży, ale również w pracy czy w domu. PortaPow jest przydatny wszędzie tam, gdzie chcemy skorzystać z zasilania portu USB, ale nie chcemy wymiany danych miedzy naszym urządzeniem a nieznaną ładowarką lub obcym komputerem. Zarówno przygodne ładowarki, jak i komputery mogą być niebezpieczne ze względu na możliwość próby ataku podłączonego telefonu złośliwym oprogramowaniem. Ma to znaczenie także wszędzie tam, gdzie korzystamy z komputera np. u znajomego czy w pracy, ale nie chcemy, by rozpoczynał on synchronizację z naszym telefonem, której możemy nie być w stanie w porę anulować. Chcemy po prostu jedynie skorzystać z zasilania USB w celu doładowania. Sama koncepcja tego typu zabezpieczenia nie jest nowa, bo od dawna słyszałem o zabezpieczeniach zwanych USB condom. Jednak PortaPow jest porządnie wykonany, co budzi zaufanie i zajmuje niewiele miejsca.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by O***9 on 7 October 2024*

J'ai reçu cette clef, très rapidement mais comme d'hab Amazon utilise des cartons trop grand, la il s'agissait d'une grande enveloppe qui pourrait se retrouver bloqué dans la boite aux lettres. Une clef basique mais qui est censé éviter les passages d'information. Je pense en acheter une autre, pour le moment je peux dire que pour la recharge de mon iPad elle fonctionne très bien. Par contre elle ne fonctionne pas pour une clef USB qui est utiliée sur plusieurs ordinateurs ce que je trouve dommage. A voir sur un long terme et sur d'autres appareils.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-23*