ipad mini 6 needs to reboot in order to charge it now(sometimes reboot once, and sometimes reboot more than once is needed). Used to be, just plug in, and it starts charging, but recently even when I plug in, it does not charge a bit at all (while I use the original plug and wire)
iPad mini 6, iPadOS 15
USCJOE9939 wrote:
ipad mini 6 needs to reboot in order to charge it now(sometimes reboot once, and sometimes reboot more than once is needed). Used to be, just plug in, and it starts charging, but recently even when I plug in, it does not charge a bit at all (while I use the original plug and wire)
These support pages should help with troubleshooting battery and charging issues:
Charge and monitor the iPad battery - Apple Support
If your iPad won't charge – Apple Support
Troubleshooting generally requires substitution of the Power Adapter and cable for another known-good item. Be aware that most models of iPad require a Power Adapter rated at 12W or greater to reliably charge. 5W Power Adapters intended for older models of iPhone are inadequate to charge an iPad; if the iPad charges at all, charging will be very slow.
If you continue to experience difficulties when using an appropriate Power Adapter of 12W or greater, you might be best advised to seek assistance directly from from Apple Support - and request a remote diagnostic test. You can contact the Support Team using the Get Support link at top-right of this page. Alternatively, you can initiate and manage your support cases using the excellent Apple Support App. If not already installed on your iPad, the App can be downloaded from the App Store:
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/apple-support/id1130498044
You might also visit the Genius Bar at your local Apple Store or Apple Authorised Service Provider (AASP) - where the technicians will be able to test and assess your iPad, Power Adapter and cable(s):
Well, I only have this iPad Mini 6 for about 6 months. Thus, the wire is still in great condition. To eliminate possible problem, I also tried with different wires and chargers(so many Apple products at home). Same problem persists though!
Truly appreciate so many people offering their suggestions.
I have been using only Apple original cables and chargers. As a matter of fact, I also bought an iPad Pro11" around the same time when I bought the Mini 6. So, I actually have two sets of original cables and chargers. I am pretty sure the problem of not charging should have nothing to do with those two items.
What remains will be either the hardware, or who knows what! I think only the Genius can provide further test in deeper level!
Again, I want to thank you all for offering your advices!
Yes, this not charging started about 2 weeks ago after I updated the iPad Mini 6. I also suspected the update might have caused the problem. So I did some search on-line, but I did not find other people talking about the same issue. That gave me the impression that it's not a epidemic problem. Wonder what's to do next?
I also believe it has to do with the update, but I am wondering why Apple Support did not say anything. I can imagine there are millions of iPad Mini 6 out there experiencing similar issue! I've decided not to bring the unit back to the Apple store, since the tech support there do not have any qualified solution!
I have the same problem with my iPad mini 6. I was going to bring it into the apples store, but after reading this chain it seems like a waste of time. Hoping the next IOS update will fix the problem.
I have this problem every so many weeks and this has been happening for several months now. So wondering if it was truly 15.5 that brought on the problem… 15.5 was released 16 May and I have the impression I started having this problem, while very intermittently, earlier that that.
Now again, draining while on perfectly fine cables. ☹️
Hope the fix will come soon.
Oh no! Sounds bad! Ever since the update, I thought the problem has been solved, so I did not pay attention! I am going to check it out later. If it's not the hardware problem, and not the hidden issue within the OS, then what?
Same as mine, happened after updating to new firmware. Now i need to reboot first before it will charge. The cable and the charging brick are ok.
Very sad to inform you all that the replacement iPad Mini 6 also does the same thing, which is not charging without a reboot!
While I thought it fixed the issue with 15.6, today I am again experiencing the same issue… so wonder if root cause was fixed… ☹️
ipad mini 6 need to reboot in order to charge it
