Sidecar function with charging

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Sidecar function with charging

I have iPad Pro (3rd gen) and iMac (2020). I usually use the sidecar function with these devices. With the genuine cable (type C to type C) connecting to thunder bolt, iPad seems not to be charged although sidecar is available while connecting with the cable. I tried another one, which is to use type C to type A. In this case, iPad can be charged and available to use sidecar.

Also, I tried to reboot iPad before sidecar, then iPad can be charged and available to use sidecar.

What should I do to fix this problem?

iPad Pro, iPadOS 15

Posted on Feb 12, 2022 8:51 PM

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Answer 1

Chris_V89

Community Specialist

Feb 13, 2022 3:10 PM in response to yoichi32

Hey there yoichi32,

Thanks for reaching out to the Apple Support Communities. We understand you're having issues with your iPad not charging when being used with SideCar on your iMac, and we'd be happy to provide you with the best information.

Just to confirm, if you connect your iPad to your iMac with the USB-C cable that came with your iPad without using Sidecar, does your iPad charge as expected? Also, we'd like to have you test the issue in safe mode using the steps listed in this link here: How to use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support

Safe mode can help you to determine whether an issue is caused by software that loads as your Mac starts up.

Keep us updated with the results.

Take care!

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yoichi32 Author

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Feb 15, 2022 1:26 AM in response to Chris_V89

Actually, my iPad weren’t charged without using sidecar function.

I followed the instruction you had provided, the problem has fixed now thanks to your advice!

Anyway, I want to show gratitude toward you as to providing solution to this problem.

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Chris_V89

Community Specialist

Feb 18, 2022 10:33 AM in response to yoichi32

yoichi32,

Thanks for keeping us updated!

We're glad to hear that the previous steps were able to help with the issue you were experiencing.

Please feel free to reach back out to the Apple Support Communities if you have any other questions.

Take care!

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