iPad charging port only charges with Apple charger

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iPad charging port only charges with Apple charger

Hi! I've had my iPad Pro (5th gen, 12.9 in) for about 2 months now and I'm running into this issue where it will only reliably charge through an Apple charger. I really like using 3ft chargers so I got one with a USB-C port and it won't charge through the main port. Non-Apple chargers will *sometimes* work through my Magic Keyboard port, but it's still hit or miss.

When I plug in the non-Apple chargers, the iPad will briefly show the charging symbol, but then will say "Not Charging" a few moments later.

Sure, I could just stick with my Apple charger but I'd love it to work universally! Please advise.

iPad Pro, iPadOS 15

Posted on Jan 19, 2022 9:01 AM

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Jan 21, 2022 1:46 AM in response to tmontes99

Your USB Power Adapter spec’s may indicate that it has the ability to output 3A@5W, however, the iPad can only draw 2.4A@5V.

Your iPad Pro supports USB PD (Power Delivery) - which increases the maximum charging rate of iPad (with a compatible USB PD Power Adapter) to 18W (2.0A @9V or 1.5A @12V).

Your iPad will see no benefit from a standard USB Power Adapter that can supply high current.

If your iPad Pro charges normally using the Power Adapter that was supplied with your iPad (usually a 20W USB PD), then your issue lies with either your third-party Power Adapter or your cables.

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Jan 20, 2022 4:43 PM in response to LotusPilot

Thank you for this! I looked up the specs of the third-party charger I have and it charges at 23W (3A@5V). Is there another reason this may be happening?

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Jan 19, 2022 9:20 AM in response to tmontes99

Your iPad requires at least 12W (i.e., 2.4A @5V) to reliably charge. Both your iPad and supplied Power Adapter support USB PD Fast Charging at 18W (i.e., 2.0A @9V or 1.5A @12V).

Many third-party Power Adapters, intended for other hardware platforms, may not be USB PD compliant - and may instead use incompatible proprietary charging standards. In such cases, the Power Adapter may only charge the iPad very slowly, if at all.

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