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Q: Did apple send an update that eliminates any 3rd party chargers?

Having an issue on my iPad Air. I have some apple brand chargers and some others around the house. Usually use the non branded because of the longer cord and bedside location.  All chargers were working fine until Tuesday. Now none of the non apple chargers will charge it from any location. They all make the usual sound when connected but now say "not charging". Nothing has changed on my end.

 

Did apple send an update that eliminates any 3rd party chargers? That would be very heavy handed and downright unfair.

 

Does anyone know what is causing this?

iPad Air, iOS 8.1.3, ipad home might be 8.1.2

Posted on Feb 12, 2015 1:52 PM

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Q: Did apple send an update that eliminates any 3rd party chargers?

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  • by SergZak,

    SergZak SergZak Feb 12, 2015 2:09 PM in response to WhoFanKC
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    Feb 12, 2015 2:09 PM in response to WhoFanKC

    I believe that yes, the iOS 8.x update is more touchy/sensitive to what charger you use, especially on higher current devices like the iPad. I would assume that this behavior is to more strictly regulate what chargers work/don't work and to more adequately & safely and charge the iPad. I really doubt it was meant to "eliminate any 3rd party chargers". 3rd party chargers may not provide enough current to adequately charge the device, especially those of low amperage and/or those meant to charge the iPhone/iPod.

     

    Check your 3rd party chargers and make sure they provide 10 amps or more of output current. Those that do not are more likely to not charge correctly and display the "not charging" message.

  • by Procyon256,

    Procyon256 Procyon256 Feb 12, 2015 2:11 PM in response to WhoFanKC
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    Feb 12, 2015 2:11 PM in response to WhoFanKC

    SSome say it's for your own safety. Apple has a proprietary chip in it's approved chargers. Pay for the chip to put in the cable or they won't work.

     

    http://gizmodo.com/5945889/some-third-party-adapters-might-not-work-with-your-ne w-iphone

     

    ITs my understanding there was an update that would prevent charging without this chip. I have heard the move was in response to cheap charging cables catching fire.