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iPad "Not Charging"

I have read the majority of the discussions on this issue. Seems to me when I use the adapter and cable that came with my iPad, and I plug it into a stardard wall outlet, the iPad's battery should charge? Defective equipment? Somebody please help.

Sony

Posted on Mar 7, 2011 6:12 AM

25 replies

rimshaker

Level 3

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Mar 28, 2011 1:52 PM in response to kayjh

Yea when the screen is on and it says Not Charging, it really isnt at that moment. But when the screen shuts off to sleep, the usb port does provide some "trickle" charge. Very slowly tho, like 2-3% increase in half hour from what i noticed.

kayjh

Level 1

140 points

Mar 28, 2011 2:43 PM in response to James in Dupont

Plugged in at home with the wall adapter. Charging normally. Thanks for the replies. kayjh

Philly_Phan

Level 7

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Mar 28, 2011 5:06 PM in response to kayjh

kayjh wrote:
Can you direct me to where you read that ("not charging" = charging slowly)?

I didn't read that anywhere. It's my observation from using my iMac. I always connect to the keyboard USB connector simply because it's easier than fumbling around in the back. I never worried about the charge state because I connect to the Mac only when the iPad is reasonably well charged to begin with. However, I did notice several times that the indicated charge increases a bit while connected unless, of course, it's already at 100%.

Philly_Phan

Level 7

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Mar 28, 2011 5:08 PM in response to kayjh

kayjh wrote:
Actually I feel a bit foolish. It helps to read the on line manual...

Real men (Mac owners) don't read no stinking user manuals!

kayjh

Level 1

140 points

Mar 29, 2011 5:24 AM in response to Philly_Phan

🙂

Mar 30, 2011 6:51 AM in response to Philly_Phan

Philly_Phan wrote:

kayjh wrote:
Actually I feel a bit foolish. It helps to read the on line manual...

Real men (Mac owners) don't read no stinking user manuals!

A good thing too. If we all read the manuals, what would there be to post about here? 🙂

May 2, 2011 1:33 PM in response to Philly_Phan

That is correct. Over an hour ago, the battery on my iPad was completely dead. I plugged it into a USB port on my PC, and the iPad immediately booted up. Right now, it says "Not Charging," but the battery still shows an 8% charge.

I'd also like to add that I've also been able to charge my iPad using the Griffin double-USB adapter I have plugged into my car's cigarette lighter socket. I even got the normal battery/lightning bolt icon while doing so, and it seemed to charge up about as fast as plugging it into a wall receptacle.

Jun 25, 2011 12:38 PM in response to DaveInSlidell

When it says "Not Charging", it is charging fine at lower current. It is an Apple scam to get you to buy more expensive extras like chargers for your iPad. Any everyday USB will charge it, a Bose dock will charge it, just more slowly which is better for the battery anyhow. It will always say "Not Charging" unless it is an Apple product charging it. A scam, period. Don't be suckered by Apple into buying lots of expensive goodies, that is all it is., a scam. Apple is the new IBM, all serve without question.

King_Penguin

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Jun 25, 2011 1:07 PM in response to stevenfrom

How can it be a scam when the iPad comes with a wall charger ?

Philly_Phan

Level 7

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Jun 25, 2011 1:11 PM in response to kayjh

kayjh wrote:

Thanks. Can you direct me to where you read that ("not charging" = charging slowly)?

Personal experience. Apparently, there is a minimum charge level that turns off that message. Kinda makes sense because the mere fact that the charger is putting out current does not mean that the battery is getting charged. If the iPad is being used, the current could be consumed by the iPad electronics.

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