Odd charging behavior (iPad Pro 11” 2nd gen.)

My 2020 iPad Pro 11” 2nd gen. has been having charging issues for a few weeks now: whenever I go to charge it, if the iPad is a little warm (as in lukewarm) the charge won’t begin and I have to wait 1-2 minutes without using it for the tablet to cool down before it does….and I can’t use the iPad too much in general while it’s under charge either or this will stop.

The iPad has a couple of “lines” on the screen, which don’t affect usage, but it has never had this kind of issues (the battery still lasts a good amount)…and since they started right when the weather began getting hot (I’m talking 35-40°C, about 95-105°F) I was wondering: could this charging problem be due to the high temperatures? Or does the iPad just need replacing?

Thank you in advance for any constructive input.

iPad Pro, iPadOS 26

Posted on Jun 30, 2026 2:51 PM

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Jul 1, 2026 5:48 PM in response to a.gandi

a.gandi wrote:
since they started right when the weather began getting hot (I’m talking 35-40°C, about 95-105°F) I was wondering: could this charging problem be due to the high temperatures?

From here:

iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation) - Technical Specifications - Apple Support


Environmental Requirements

  • Operating ambient temperature: 32° to 95° F (0° to 35° C)
  • Nonoperating temperature: −4° to 113° F (−20° to 45° C)
  • Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing“


So if the iPad was operating in this heat, the environmental requirements were violated.

Jul 1, 2026 3:25 PM in response to a.gandi

a.gandi wrote:
It’s an iPad, not an iPhone - the battery health section is not present on iPads (never has).


The Battery Health feature is available for recent models of iPad. Your second generation iPad Pro 11" precedes introduction of this feature - and, as you observe is not available.



Battery & Charging


These support pages should help with troubleshooting battery and charging issues:

Charge and monitor the iPad battery - Apple Support

If your iPad won't charge – Apple Support


Troubleshooting generally requires substitution of the Power Adapter and cable for another known-good item. Most models of iPad require a Power Adapter rated at 12W (i.e., 2.4A @5V) or greater to reliably charge. 5W Power Adapters (1.0A @5V) intended for older models of iPhone are inadequate to charge an iPad; if the iPad charges at all, charging will be very slow. Many recent models of iPad are supplied with a 20W USB-C Power Adapter.


Some third-party USB-C power adapters (and portable PowerBanks) may not support USB PD (Power Delivery). Power Delivery mutually negotiates the charging voltage; the source, load and cable are all elements involved in the negotiation protocol. Unless the Power Adapter explicitly supports USB PD, it will almost certainly fail to charge the iPad; proprietary charging standards, such as QC (Quick Charge), are not supported.


If you continue to experience difficulties when using an appropriate Power Adapter of 12W or greater, you might be best advised to seek assistance directly from Apple Support - and request a remote diagnostic test of you iPad. You can contact the Support Team using the Support link at top-right or bottom-left of this page. Alternatively you can initiate and manage your support cases from Apple devices using the excellent Apple Support App. If not already installed, the App can be downloaded from the App Store:

https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-support/id1130498044


You might also visit the Genius Bar at your local Apple Store or Apple Authorised Service Provider (AASP) - where the technicians will be able to hands-on test and assess your iPad, Power Adapter and cable(s). If a fault is identified, you'll be in the best possible place to explore your available options:

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple


Jul 1, 2026 5:26 PM in response to LotusPilot

I didn’t know that. Since my parents’ iPad 10th gen. doesn’t have battery health either I thought it remained an iPhone-only setting.

Also, I don’t think the problem depends from the charging “equipment” as it happens with both the original and compatible charger and cable and using different outlets/sockets - and since the iPad is 6 years old (and long out of warranty), Apple will just try to make me replace it without even attempting to troubleshoot my issue.

Odd charging behavior (iPad Pro 11” 2nd gen.)

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