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iPhone won't charge after upgrade to iOS 7.1.2 upgrade

I recently upgraded to iOS 7.1.2, as recommended, and the iPhone has become increasingly more and more difficult and now impossible to charge. There were no other changes on the iPhone. When I first got the 5S, charging was slow, but compared to now, it charges intermittent or not at all, even after having it plugged in all day or all night. Even when fully charged, it runs down rapidly as soon as it is disconnected. I tried everything recommended on the Apple support Website to no avail, from turning off numerous option settings to turning off the device completely and restarting. Charging has gotten worse and worse, with no rhyme or reason as to why, sometimes (although few and far between) even charging right up. This is happening no matter which way it is charged: electric outlet, computer, car charge. I upgraded my iPhone from the previous model 6 months ago and the charging and battery drain has been a problem from the onset, but now it is impossible. I had no problem with the last model and the charge lasted nearly the entire day. The new version is terrible and I am close to looking at other options, despite liking my iPhone.

Posted on Jul 7, 2014 2:53 PM

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JDavidC

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Sep 9, 2014 9:59 AM in response to jonjfitzpatrick

I noticed the change in design as well, when I tried using a family member's charger for the iPhone 5; I have the 4S and there is no compatibility with the chargers. I am so frustrated with this. I think I'll hit the Apple store once again and see if I can get one of the morons to exchange out a charger. Of course, they'll probably want to charge me for it, like they did the other one. My cell contract cannot expire quick enough.

Sep 19, 2014 11:39 AM in response to Torcuatito

Well I realized my iphone 4 charges perfectly when I turned it completely off, so what are the geniuses at the Apple store going to say now? I thought my iphone will never charge again because the dock was corroded. I think I have no option but to restore to factory settings and see what happen.

Sep 24, 2014 7:41 AM in response to jonjfitzpatrick

Apple will eventually price themselves out of the market with the incredibly high prices they are charging for technology that isn't as secure as touted! Bigger isn't always better since you become the primary target of cyber fraud and hacking, like Microsoft. To charge $21.00 for a wire that costs less than a dollar to make, plus another $15.00 for the charge connector, probably at another less than a dollar cost is beyond outrageous. If they are charging that much for a basic piece of equipment (which they made incompatible with any competitor products), then you better make sure that it is at least a decent product. It is offensive to customers and damages their long-term relationship. There will be other competitors that will surpass them. Look what happened to Blackberry's mismanagement of a once good franchise!

Roonza

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Sep 29, 2014 2:28 AM in response to Bcochran70

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iPhone won't charge after upgrade to iOS 7.1.2 upgrade