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I get home after buying my ipad mini play with it for a bit then try to sync my songs, movies and photos on and it syncs fine. I then look back at the ipad and seem to find on the top right saying " not charging "

I get home after buying my ipad mini play with it for a bit then try to sync my songs, movies and photos on and it syncs fine. I then look back at the ipad and seem to find on the top right saying " not charging ". I read other forms and people also struggeling with the same problem. My computer dose'nt have enough power. There must be another way for me to get to charge my ipad mini from my computer. It works fine charging it in an outlet. any ideas??!

iOS 6.0.1, not charging

Posted on Nov 7, 2012 7:52 PM

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Nov 7, 2012 7:55 PM in response to sethrms

The quickest way (and really the only way) to charge your iPad is with the included 10W USB Power Adapter. iPad will also charge, although more slowly, when attached to a computer with a high-power USB port (many recent Mac computers) or with an iPhone Power Adapter (5W). When attached to a computer via a standard USB port (most PCs or older Mac computers) iPad will charge very slowly (but iPad indicates not charging). Make sure your computer is on while charging iPad via USB. If iPad is connected to a computer that’s turned off or is in sleep or standby mode, the iPad battery will continue to drain.


Apple recommends that once a month you let the iPad fully discharge & then recharge to 100%.

How to Calibrate Your Mac, iPhone, or iPad Battery

http://www.macblend.com/how-to-calibrate-your-mac-iphone-or-ipad-battery/


At this link http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/galaxy-tab-android-tablet,3014-11.html , tests show that the iPad 2 battery (25 watt-hours) will charge to 90% in 3 hours 1 minute. It will charge to 100% in 4 hours 2 minutes. The new iPad has a larger capacity battery (42 watt-hours), so using the 10W charger will obviously take longer. If you are using your iPad while charging, it will take even longer. It's best to turn your new iPad OFF and charge over night. Also look at The iPad's charging challenge explained http://www.macworld.com/article/1150356/ipadcharging.html


Also, if you have a 3rd generation iPad, look at

Apple: iPad Battery Nothing to Get Charged Up About

http://allthingsd.com/20120327/apple-ipad-battery-nothing-to-get-charged-up-abou t/

Apple Explains New iPad's Continued Charging Beyond 100% Battery Level

http://www.macrumors.com/2012/03/27/apple-explains-new-ipads-continued-charging- beyond-100-battery-level/

New iPad Takes Much Longer to Charge Than iPad 2

http://www.iphonehacks.com/2012/03/new-ipad-takes-much-longer-to-charge-than-ipa d-2.html


Apple Batteries - iPad http://www.apple.com/batteries/ipad.html


Extend iPad Battery Life (Look at pjl123 comment)

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3921324?tstart=30


New iPad Slow to Recharge, Barely Charges During Use

http://www.pcworld.com/article/252326/new_ipad_slow_to_recharge_barely_charges_d uring_use.html


Tips About Charging for New iPad 3

http://goodscool-electronics.blogspot.com/2012/04/tips-about-charging-for-new-ip ad-3.html


How to Save and Prolong the battery life of your new ipad

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4480944?tstart=0


Prolong battery lifespan for iPad / iPad 2 / iPad 3: charging tips

http://thehowto.wikidot.com/prolong-battery-lifespan-for-ipad


iPhone, iPod, Using the iPad Charger

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4327


Install and use Battery Doctor HD

http://itunes.apple.com/tw/app/battery-doctor-hd/id459702901?mt=8


In rare instances when using the Camera Connection Kit, you may notice that iPad does not charge after using the Camera Connection Kit. Disconnecting and reconnecting the iPad from the charger will resolve this issue.


 Cheers, Tom 😉

Nov 7, 2012 10:59 PM in response to sethrms

i had the same problem and my ipad mini was not charging for days after i got it until it was drained, at first i thought something was wrong with the device or the charger/cable because it was not charging from with the charger (tried it everywhere) or PC or Mac, i gave up at some point and thought of returning it but then i tried plugging the charger directly into the wall socket (without an extension cord) and it worked! seems that the new high voltage charger's needs are only satisfied with direct power supply and wont accept any weaker voltage even its a minor difference. my ipad is now charging for the first time since i bought it as im typing this 🙂

Nov 13, 2012 2:16 PM in response to ifrit1984

The problem is not Apple lacking foresight, USB 2.0 does not provide enough power (unless updated using the file SteveFLHTCI linked), this is not a fault of the iPad Mini, in fact NO iPad has ever charged at regular pace on a USB 2.0 connection. As Laxman25 said, the iPad will charge, just extremely slowly, to the extent that the iPad will not fully classify itself as charging.

If you connect an iPad into the charging adapter that comes with an iPhone you'll notice the same thing occurs.

Nov 13, 2012 2:43 PM in response to sethrms

I agree with what everybody else said. Wasn't sure if anyone posted this....


Apple introduces NEW 12w ipad power adapter. Re-powers ipad way faster.


http://store.apple.com/us/product/MD836LL/A/apple-12w-usb-power-adapter


It must charge all mobile Apple devices faster. Says works on iPad Mini and iPhone as well.


Here's a story on it as well.....Seems worth the $19 bucks if speed is your need.


http://www.ijailbreak.com/ipad/12-watt-ipad-wall-charger-charge-ipad-faster/

I get home after buying my ipad mini play with it for a bit then try to sync my songs, movies and photos on and it syncs fine. I then look back at the ipad and seem to find on the top right saying " not charging "

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