Lightning Cable Isn T Charging

If none of the tips above help it s time to contact apple support or make an appointment for service support at an apple store.

Lightning cable isn t charging.

This is extremely convenient if you own more than one device but don t want to wander around with multiple cables in your pocket or bag. If your case still isn t charging try charging with the cable that came with your case. Open the case lid with your airpods inside. If all else fails.

Any mfi certified lightning cable should support up to 12 w of charging power or up to 18 w if it s a usb c to lightning cable and usb 2 0 data transfer rates up to 480 mbps. Until it works again go up a notch with a stronger tool. Your charging port is dirty. Your ios device might have a dirty or damaged charging port your charging accessory is defective damaged or non apple certified or your usb charger isn t designed.

If you must charge using a pc don t use the ipad while it is charging. Sometimes wires can break while they re still inside the sheath. However it charges slowly. Good luck i hope you figure it out.

Even if you don t periodically try fitting the lightning cable in again. When it works stop messing with your port and just be relieved. An apple certified lightning cable or charger will have a made for iphone label that looks like this. One of the most common reasons why your iphone won t charge is because dust lint or other debris has accumulated into the charging port preventing the charging connections from working properly.

This can result in the ipad not charging or losing more power than it is gaining. Then make sure that the power adapter is correctly plugged into a power outlet. But lightning cables get a lot of abuse and problems aren t always apparent to the naked eye. The information isn t included in backups and isn t shared with apple.

If your cable looks like that and it isn t properly charging your device throw it away and get a new cable. But speed isn t the only benefit of the lightning cable. Check the charge status. If wireless charging doesn t work try charging with a usb to lightning cable see sections above or with a different wireless charging pad.

Developed to output impressive power ratings a lightning cable can also seamlessly charge the more power hungry units including ipods and ipads.