My ipad mini is not charging

Are you using the wall charger?

Try this first - Reset the iPad by holding down on the Sleep and Home buttons at the same time for about 10-15 seconds until the Apple Logo appears - ignore the red slider - let go of the buttons. (This is equivalent to rebooting your computer.)

And this - Unplug the charger from the iPad and then replug. May resume charging.

Or - Recalibrate the battery. See link below.

The quickest way (and really the only way) to charge your iPad is with the included 10W or 12W (5W on Mini) 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

http://www.macrumors.com/2012/03/27/apple-explains-new-ipads-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

Best Practices for iPad Battery Charging

http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/articles/comments/best-practices-for-ipad-batte ry-charging/

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

http://tinyurl.com/b67c7xz

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 😉

Hi Tom,
I had an issue while charging through wall it was showing a 100% as soon i unplugged it was 98%.

I did hard re-start and now it shows 100% unplugged.

Thanks for the post.

-Sunny

First try different wall outlits and usb. i hade this happen to me using my mother laptop it would say "Not Charging".

you may need to setup and appointment with apple and get your ipad or ipad battory replaced if its still under apple care

My mini iPad is fairly new and already it is not always charging. The second time it did not even give a message "not charging". I tried using the computer and and alternative adaptor but for half a day nothing worked. Eventually it was OK. Anyone else had this problem?

I'm experiencing the same issue with my new iPad mini (bought 2 days ago). Should I return it to apple store?

It's really frustrating. Mine stops at 87% 😟

Hi gold reviewer,

Try doing a power cycle on your iPad, i.e. press the home button & power button together unless you get apple logo on your screen. Try charging on wall. Check it again.

In case power cycle does not work call apple support.

Thanks,

N

My Ipad will not work either and I've tried this rebooting nonsence and it's not as if it's going to work anytime soon I just feel angry you know I lost it because the charger was broken and I buy a new charger when it is found it's still not working!

I got several adapters, a few bought from random shops (not designed by Apple), which will not work on my ipad mini but works on my other IOS devices (iphone). So try to use the adapter that is deisnged by Apple!

my iPad mini is not charging I connected my lightning charger in plug and PC but it's still not charging plz tell me wat do I do I can't live without my iPad mini . 😟

What you need to do is, make an appointment with apple. If you get a time and date then they will have a 1to1 convocation with you about you iPad mini. If not have you tyres this?I have an iPad mini which has a charger the charger broke after 3 months of use. The smaller chargers have been made to be more efficanct but in the long term don't last as long. I have one now , this is my 3rd charger. This one is starting to break I've had it for a week. To fix your charger you can twist the top of the charger until it starts to charge. If this does not work, I would recommend going to the apple store. Sometimes they give you a new charger, if it has no cut in half and is looking okay, hope this helped

Like many of you in this post I have had the experience of my iPad mini not charging! I've only had it for 3 months so I knew it was anything that I've done, because I make sure to keep it updated and put away when not in use! Well I spoke to an Apple rep over the computer and phone and both were useless as far as finding a solution. I on the other hand have found a solution!!!! TRY THIS : Turn off the apple product (no reboot) just a regular turn off, then plug your device into the wall with the lighting charger or whatever charger came with your device, and leave it for about 4-5 hours! Did this last night and when I woke up my battery went from the freighting 1% to 100% charged! Imagine that!!! Give it a try doesn't hurt to try! Also of you don't want to wait that long to see if it's actually charging you can check it after about 30 mins to see if the % has changed. Hope this helps someone out there! Not sure why this sudden change but Apple products are not cheap, so they need to get it together!

Hi mohit,

Your iPad will not charge if you connect it through your pc or laptop. You must connect it to wall with the adapter provided in the box. Make sure you switch it off and then put it on wall after 3-4 hours, disconnect the adapter from power source remove the cable and then restart again. Check it must have a certain percentage hike in battery. If not take it to the apple care.

Thanks,

N

my ipad mini is not charging. i tried main wall but nope. 0% battery left help

i live in the UK and i dont think theres any apple store near me