My iPhone is not charging after updating to iOS 18.6.2

My phone is not charging the battery after I updated the software to version 18.2.6. Before the update, everything was working fine. What can I do? If I run out of battery, would my only option be to buy another battery? I have already tried resetting the iPhone and restoring the original settings.


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Original Title: Iphone 14 pro max:IOS 18.2.6

iPhone 14 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on Aug 21, 2025 10:28 AM

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Posted on Aug 21, 2025 10:32 AM

Perform a Force Restart:

  • Press and release Volume Up
  • Press and release Volume Down
  • Press and HOLD side button until Apple logo appears. This may take up to 15 seconds and you have to ignore anything else on the screen during that time. If you do not see the Apple Logo, try again.


Post what your Battery Health is at Settings > Battery > Battery Health & Charging > Maximum Capacity.


Try with a different cord/charger


Schedule a genius appointment.

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple



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Aug 26, 2025 2:47 PM in response to almilane

Mines doing the same thing. Tried about 6-7 different type c cords, 4 of them official apple cords a few that weren’t


It completely died and only charged using a QI charger. Up to 30% after 3 hours. I’m trying to download the ios26 update to see if it fixes it. I’ll let you know.


I’ve had this phone since January, it worked and charged yesterday perfectly fine. Until I went to work and it started draining.


it’s also drained 2% in the last 8 minutes. Idk what’s going on but this is ridiculous


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