iPhone wireless charging not working after iOS Update

Wireless charging stopped working when I upgraded the iOS to 16.6. Please release a fix.

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Posted on Aug 14, 2023 2:52 PM

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tillmj Author

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Posted on Aug 15, 2023 6:21 PM

UPDATE: It’s working again!

I unplugged the Belkin MagSafe charger and powered down my phone. I placed the phone back on the charger with the charger still unplugged, then plugged the charger back up. Within a few seconds, the apple logo came on the screen and phone began charging. It went from 49% to 58% in just a few minutes. It’s now at 80% and climbing.

Unplugging and replugging the Belkin MagSafe charger seemed to do the trick. I don’t think the phone being powered down had any effect on the outcome. Thanks!

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tillmj Author

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Aug 15, 2023 5:24 PM in response to ryane77

Thanks for your reply, Ryan77. I’ve reviewed/tried all of the items you suggested with no luck. To be clear, I am using the MagSafe charger made by Belkin. It’s the same charger I’ve used for over a year without issue…well, until the iOS 16.6 update. I removed my case, rebooted my phone, and even reset the phone. None of that worked. If you or anyone else has some other advice, I’m all ears.

Is anyone else out there having this problem with the latest OS?

Nov 14, 2023 2:42 PM in response to tillmj

Yes I have exactly the same problem. None of my wireless chargers (3 different ones) work anymore with my iPhone 12 since the iOS upgrade, but other iPhones do still work. My effective battery life is stated at 84%, so maybe this is contributing? Definitely the problem is specific to my device, not the chargers. My phone is currently on iOS 17.03

Mar 13, 2024 12:22 PM in response to tillmj

I’ve got the same issue, thought my charger had died so I went and bought a new one? Turned out to be the stupid update on the phone, really great apple!!! Rely on this for work.

never had this problem ever on my previous Samsungs! When are you going to fix it… so frustrating

Aug 24, 2024 7:57 AM in response to SgtRon66

You, my friend are the master of ceremonies. Well done and a quick fix. That was the problem. I'd shake your hand but I don't know where you are so you'll have to consider this a congratulatory gesture. Cheers.

Kbindy10

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Jul 24, 2024 12:02 PM in response to SgtRon66

This also worked on my iPhone SE I purchased last year. Thanks for the tip.

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