My iPhone 13 will not charge if I plug the charger into the iPhone before the outlet

If I plug in the charger in the wall and after that I plug in the phone, my phone is charging.


but If I plug in the phone first then I plug in the charger in the wall the phone is NOT charging


Im using the cord that came along with the unit.


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iPhone 13

Posted on Aug 21, 2024 6:06 AM

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Posted on Aug 21, 2024 1:46 PM

The “charger” (actually the power source - the charger is in the phone) is smart; it has a microprocessor in it that “negotiates” the charging voltage and current with the iPhone. Thus, the power source must be turned on before you connect the phone.

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