iPhone 16 Pro Max Stopped Charging after Update

it is obviously iOS issue. sent 3 phones down to apple with the same issue unable to charge after iOS 26. first was my original phone. 2nd was a replace brand new phone by apple. 3rd was a refurbished phone by apple. all within a month of each other. even apple does not know why the phone main board became faulty. everything was clean and good. no water damage, no dent, etc.

I have done a search and most cases of iPhone 16 pro max being unable to charge is on iOS 26.

"iPhone 16 Pro Max Stopped Charging after Update:"

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Report this to Apple...

So, do your Part: Provide Apple with feedback on this, letting them know about this issue.  Apple may not get back to you directly, but the more feedback they receive on this, the more they will know what is occurring, and what bug fixes to include in updates to come. Apple will know nothing of you occurrences, if you don't report it to them.

1. Go Here: Feedback - iPhone - Apple
2. Select: "Bug Report" for the "Feedback Type"
3. Comment: that this all began after installing an update. Include the URL of this thread
4. Proceed from there as necessary

Charging issues are not always the fault of the iOS update!  Many things can cause phone problems.  If you tell people you think it's an iOS update, it might make it harder to fix or find a solution for the real issue.

Remember, the right question often leads to the solution!

Was/Is your device Jailbroken? If that's the situation, please be informed that attributing the issues to iOS updates may not be accurate.

iOS updates aim to enhance user experience, boost security, and fix bugs rather than disrupt core features. The majority of the issues after updates might stem from underlying, unmentioned factors. Updates won't typically alter personal data but may refine settings or features. Backup before major updates for safety. Review Apple's update details and backup advice for a smooth process.

Kindly consider checking your settings and addressing any device issues before attributing the issue to external factors. This could be a pure coincidence that the iOS update affected the iPhone functions.

Before initiating a standard iOS update, it's advisable to create a backup. Have you completed this step? If yes, proceed with the restoration from the backup.

See what each update does: OS — iOS 26, About iOS 18 Updates, About iOS 17 Updates, About iOS 16 Updates, About iOS 15 Updates, About iOS 14 Updates, About iOS 13 Updates, About iOS 12 Updates, and so on...

because I am a software engineer. like I said, here or somewhere else, Samsung had issues with their software updates and OLED display which they tried to deny but in the end, they had to admit it. same thing, not all display had issues with the new update. so it is a fact that firmware/software updates can cause issue with certain limited hardware and it affects individual hardware differently.

"iPhone 16 Pro Max Stopped Charging after Update: [...]I am very frustrated & refuse to update any of my other devices after this. Even the Apple employee said that sometimes this happens after updates..."

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Troubleshooting iPhone Charging:

Visit the following links for tips on troubleshooting this...

I. Try what is on this Link: If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch won't Turn on or is Frozen - Apple Support

II. View the Battery Health:

Apple recommends you get a new battery, once the Battery Health reaches 80% or lower. When the Battery Health is 80% or lower, it is time for a new battery.

1. Go To: Settings
2. Tap: Battery
3. Tap: Battery Health
4. View: [the percentage]
5. Is it 80% or less?  If so, it is time for a new battery.

III. Perform a Restart:

Try Force Restarting your iPhone. Save any information that need be. Then perform the restart.

Go Here: Force Restart iPhone - Apple Support

IV. A Few Apple Support Sites that May Help:

• iPhone Battery and Performance - Apple Support

• Charge and Monitor the iPhone Battery - Apple Support

• About the Battery Usage on your iPhone - Apple Support

• If your iPhone or iPod touch won't Charge -Apple Support

• About Optimized Battery Charging on your iPhone - Apple Support

• If you see "Your iPhone Battery may Need to be Serviced" - Apple Support

• Use Low Power Mode to Save Battery Life on your iPhone - Apple Support

Your iOS device may have a dirty or damaged charging port · Your charging accessory might be defective or damaged · Your USB charger might not be designed to ...Read more

If your iPhone or iPod touch won't charge

seetyewsiang wrote:

it is obviously iOS issue. sent 3 phones down to apple with the same issue unable to charge after iOS 26. first was my original phone. 2nd was a replace brand new phone by apple. 3rd was a refurbished phone by apple. all within a month of each other. even apple does not know why the phone main board became faulty. everything was clean and good. no water damage, no dent, etc.

I have done a search and most cases of iPhone 16 pro max being unable to charge is on iOS 26.

Sorry, but if iOS 26 update stopped phones from charging, it would do it to all phones, not just a few indiscriminately. And this forum would be blown up with people complaining, but it's not. The tech press would be all over this, but they're not. That doesn't mean you don't have an issue, but blaming the iOS update is a guess on your part. What needs to be determined is what caused this to happen to you. But if it was determined the main board failed, that can't be blamed on the update.

When you attribute every glitch or slowdown, or feature availability on your device to an iOS update, you risk overlooking other potential causes that may be specific to your hardware or settings. Updates often become the “easy scapegoat,” but not all issues originate from the operating system itself.

seetyewsiang wrote:

what are the odds that using the same charging facilities on iPhone 15pro max and 16 pro max and 3 x 16 pro max had the same mainboard failure? lottery numbers anyone?

Regardless of what happened, posting about it here will get you nothing. This isn't Apple Support. This is a user to user only forum, which Apple doesn't actively participate. If you're looking for anyone here to agree that the software update caused this, you've come to the wrong forum. If you want to argue your point, argue it with Apple.

wish me luck as I am visiting them later to see how they going to resolve the issue of changing 4 iPhone 16 pro max within 2 months. the hassle of changing phones, going down, downtime, and inconvenience is really unexpected from Apple

seetyewsiang wrote:

wish me luck as I am visiting them later to see how they going to resolve the issue of changing 4 iPhone 16 pro max within 2 months. the hassle of changing phones, going down, downtime, and inconvenience is really unexpected from Apple

I do wish you luck!

seetyewsiang wrote:

it is obviously iOS issue.

Then why don’t hundreds of millions of other iPhones have the same problem?

what are the odds that using the same charging facilities on iPhone 15pro max and 16 pro max and 3 x 16 pro max had the same mainboard failure? lottery numbers anyone?