I can't get my ipad to charge
I can't get my Ipad 4 to charge. Why won't it charge?
iPad 4-OTHER
I can't get my Ipad 4 to charge. Why won't it charge?
iPad 4-OTHER
Are you using the adapter and dock cable that came with the iPad and plug in the wall power supply?
Are you using the adapter and dock cable that came with the iPad and plug in the wall power supply?
* I was using the originial adapter and dock cable until my (unsupervised) cat decided to chew through the cord.
UGH!
* I tired purchasing a new Ipad 4 docking cable from Walmart and Radio Shack and neither stores had them in
stock.
* I purchased from Walmart an Ipad 10W USB Power Adapter which came with its own docking cable. I also
purchased the Lightning to 30 pin adapter. No matter what scenario or arrangement of this equipment I tried,
nothing worked.
* I reordered the dock cable so hopefully my Ipad 4 will work. I was told that the originial Ipad 4 docking cable is
12 watts so maybe that's why the other cables didn't work. I am not sure. Seems 10 watts and 12 watts aren't
different and should have worked.
* Frustrating. I appreciate input or solutions. I know all Ipad 4 materials are barely a month old as well. Can't
wait to get the docking cable made for Ipad 4. Maybe then it will charge. If not, then there's a problem with
my Ipad 4.
You should get the original lightning cable from either Apple Retail Store or online.
In the meantime, plug the cable into your computer. It will indicate not charging, however, it will charge but very slowly.
The quickest way (and really the only way) to charge your iPad is with the included 10W or 12W USB Power Adapter. iPad will also charge, although more slowly, when attached to a computer with a high-power USB port (many recent Mac computers) or with an iPhone Power Adapter (5W). When attached to a computer via a standard USB port (2.5W, most PCs or older Mac computers) iPad will charge very slowly (but iPad indicates not charging). Make sure your computer is on while charging iPad via USB. If iPad is connected to a computer that’s turned off or is in sleep or standby mode, the iPad battery will continue to drain.
Apple recommends that once a month you let the iPad fully discharge & then recharge to 100%.
How to Calibrate Your Mac, iPhone, or iPad Battery
http://www.macblend.com/how-to-calibrate-your-mac-iphone-or-ipad-battery/
At this link http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/galaxy-tab-android-tablet,3014-11.html , tests show that the iPad 2 battery (25 watt-hours) will charge to 90% in 3 hours 1 minute. It will charge to 100% in 4 hours 2 minutes. The new iPad has a larger capacity battery (42 watt-hours), so using the 10W charger will obviously take longer. If you are using your iPad while charging, it will take even longer. It's best to turn your new iPad OFF and charge over night. Also look at The iPad's charging challenge explained http://www.macworld.com/article/1150356/ipadcharging.html
Also, if you have a 3rd generation iPad, look at
Apple: iPad Battery Nothing to Get Charged Up About
http://allthingsd.com/20120327/apple-ipad-battery-nothing-to-get-charged-up-abou t/
Apple Explains New iPad's Continued Charging Beyond 100% Battery Level
New iPad Takes Much Longer to Charge Than iPad 2
http://www.iphonehacks.com/2012/03/new-ipad-takes-much-longer-to-charge-than-ipa d-2.html
Apple Batteries - iPad http://www.apple.com/batteries/ipad.html
Extend iPad Battery Life (Look at pjl123 comment)
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3921324?tstart=30
New iPad Slow to Recharge, Barely Charges During Use
http://www.pcworld.com/article/252326/new_ipad_slow_to_recharge_barely_charges_d uring_use.html
Tips About Charging for New iPad 3
http://goodscool-electronics.blogspot.com/2012/04/tips-about-charging-for-new-ip ad-3.html
How to Save and Prolong the battery life of your new ipad
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4480944?tstart=0
Prolong battery lifespan for iPad / iPad 2 / iPad 3: charging tips
http://thehowto.wikidot.com/prolong-battery-lifespan-for-ipad
iPhone, iPod, Using the iPad Charger
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4327
Install and use Battery Doctor HD
http://itunes.apple.com/tw/app/battery-doctor-hd/id459702901?mt=8
To Extend a Device’s Battery Life, Get to Know It Better
iPad Battery Replacement
http://www.apple.com/batteries/replacements.html
In rare instances when using the Camera Connection Kit, you may notice that iPad does not charge after using the Camera Connection Kit. Disconnecting and reconnecting the iPad from the charger will resolve this issue.
Cheers, Tom 😉
Have done all listed solutions above and still my Ipad 4 is charging at sloth speeds. At 1% even plugged into an outlet or a computer, my Ipad4 shuts down. This is also after more than six hours of charging, My Ipad 4 continues to indicate 1% charge. (I've replaced the originial USB cord with the exact same USB cord as the orginial one meant for Ipad 4s). Looking more problematic than aught be. This is stupid. It should be working. These things cost too much for this! Not HAPPY! 😟
You need a 12w charger and should plug in the wall socket. You computer USB port is not powerful enough.
I can't get my ipad to charge