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Battery not charging after update to OS 3.0

I just update my iPhone 3G firmware, the problem now, it not charge at all. How to fix this?

3G, iPhone OS 3.0

Posted on Jun 18, 2009 3:25 AM

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Jun 21, 2009 6:25 AM in response to fullfilth

I have a iPhone 3G and updated to OS 3.0. Most of the time the phone will not charge either through the USB or the AC outlet. I was able to get it to charge once by reset it while plugged into the wall. I have tried doing a Restore and it did not help. I have noticed that the battery drains really quickly even when not being used and the battery gets hot. I have turned on WiFi, Bluetooth and anything else I could think of. Either the battery meter did not show the correct battery level or the iPhone is doing something that drains the battery quickly (from full battery to 20% in less than 2 hours)

Jun 21, 2009 8:36 AM in response to fullfilth

Once I let my battery die completely then it charged now seems to be back to it's happy self. After I charged it I did a reset just for good measure.

I did see a recall for the USB adapter so anyone having a problem should be checking their adapter for the green dot..if it's not there you need a replacement. If it is there check to see if the adapter is getting hot...mine was. I got a new adapter and seems to be just fine now. Also be sure to use only a USB cable, because iPod cables are firewire & the iPhone isn't compatible with firewire. In some cases a cable for the iPod Touch maybe interchanged as long as it states iPhone compatible.

Jun 25, 2009 8:37 PM in response to fullfilth

same issue for me

charges from wall only, not on usb
in 2 hours it says 10% left, then it gets REALLY HOT
and all kinds of weirdness begins
got a new warning; : iphone is too hot to use, please wait
i used to go as much as 2.5/3 days without charging

the following post had ideas regarding apps and push:
Battery Won't Charge after OS3 Upgrade for Exchange Email User - Solution?

SO... apple?
are you gonna replace all of our previously perfectly operating devices
when the battery dies from your crappy new OS?

ive never had issues like this and its killing my productivity

please
fix it now

Battery not charging after update to OS 3.0

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