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Is there a way to disable the 'iPad not charging' notification (?) that appears on my iMac whenever I plug in my iPad. I know it is meant to be informative but it doesn't help. In practice my iPad does charge albeit very slowly when plugged in to my USB port. I'd just like it not to keep displaying the notice which I then have to manually cancel. Any ideas?
iMac (27-inch, Late 2012), OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.2)
Whenever you get the "not charging" notification, that usually means there's insufficient or inconstant current flowing to your device. I've seen it when I accidentally used a charger with not enough current.
This can happen if you're using an adapter that's not made for your device. More often, however, users sync through a hub, which sometimes doesn't enough current to fully charge.
Charge through a wall adapter that isn't shared with other devices, or sync through one of your computer's USB cables - not through a hub.
poikkeus1 hi and thanks for your reply.
I know why I am getting the message - actually even though the message appears the iPad is actually trickle charging fine. What I want to do, if it is possible, is stop the messages from appearing. I thought there might be something in the notification prefs but cannot find a solution there.
Any thoughts on how I might disable the message would be great. Best wishes, Richard
In that case, you'll want to go to Settings/Notification Centert, and disable the apps that are sending you the unwanted messages if you want to manage it by app; that gives you the most control and flexibility.
No, to the best of my knowledge, there is no way to disable that message. Sorry.
poikkeus1 hi again,
That's what I thought. Unfortunately there doesn't seem to be an obvious app that is sending the message. I think Meg St._Clair has it right.
Cheers, R.
Meg St._Clair hi, I was hoping I'd missed something but it seems you have the same idea as me about this. I do though really appreciate your confirmation of the situation. Best wishes, Richard
Sorry. 😟
isi3 hi and very many thanks. This worked a dream - or at least it has so far. I had to log out and in again once I'd finished in Terminal. Since then, it seems to be working like magic. I really appreciate your help in finding this solution.
Cheers, Rich
Muchas gracias ...!!
Never mind. It's charging, but iPad also says that it's not. Charge went from 76% to 77%.
This worked in removing the notification, but it also makes it so iPad is no longer charging at all. I went back and entered:
$ sudo defaults delete com.apple.usbd NoiPadNotifications
as the instructions on the link say, but it still has iPad not charging and still no notification. Any ideas to have (perfect world) the iPad charge with the incosistant/low voltage but the notification just be turned off?
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