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Apple devices NOT CHARGING using a non MANUFACTURED CABLE FROM APPLE (When cable is rotated, it does then charge). WHY DO YOU HAVE TO ROTATE THE CABLE?))

I purchased a charging cable(none Apple) where the end of the cable that connects to your Apple device remains connected, you simply remove the cable which is magnetically connected and also has a swivle so at the end of the cable is not at right angles. When you need to change another device you simply take the cable away then disconnect the end of the cable remains inserted into the charging port. I thought I would not get the error message where it says that the cable is connected but not charging! I charge my iPad to 100% and then at the cable after sometime when I needed to recharge my iPad Pro I simply reconnect the cable thinking it would simply connect and charge. I cannot understand why I then got the message saying it was but the iPad Pro was not being charged. I simply do not understand where the end remain connected in the iPad Pro and after reconnecting the power cable I got the error message I should not need to remove the end rotate and put it back in, when I had not changed and it would then need to be removed and rotated when it privacy charged my iPad Pro. Why am I getting this message. Is this Apple merely controlling what you can connect to it devices as it must be an Apple cable where you can charge astronomic prices for a long cable and not use other manufacturers? . When I connected the cable I did not get the error message saying the iPad Pro was not charging has anybody at this situation? I cannot believe I’m the only one who gets this message when a non-Apple manufactured charging cable, it seems that Apple are controlling what cables you use are not receiving this message. I have discovered it that it’s just not matter which device you’re using from Apple for example we have two iPhones 15,’s and an iPad Pro 12.9, another iPad 12.9 iPad and a iPad mimi, they all do the same thing with the cable so something is going on Apple sensing you’re not using an Apple manufacture accessory( charging cable)

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Posted on Nov 16, 2024 5:31 PM

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Nov 16, 2024 5:43 PM in response to Mr_thick

Sounds like you just have a bad cable. There are many different brands that will work fine and there are also some that are just poor quality and will fail.


If the original power adapter for your device isn't available, you can also charge iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, or iPod with “Made for iPhone” or other third-party cables and power adapters that are compliant with applicable country regulations and international and regional safety standards.

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Nov 16, 2024 5:43 PM in response to Mr_thick

The cable or connector is seemingly faulty, given the connections are incorrect or intermittent.


Contact the seller for information for support for your purchase.


Request a replacement or a refund if they can’t get this to work.


I’ve worked with a few third-party magnetic-coupled cable connectors, and they have worked reasonably well. Biggest issue was the indwelling connector was difficult to extract when a case was used.


Apple devices NOT CHARGING using a non MANUFACTURED CABLE FROM APPLE (When cable is rotated, it does then charge). WHY DO YOU HAVE TO ROTATE THE CABLE?))

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