iPod charger symbol issue

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iPod charger symbol issue

Tonight I noted that when I plug my iPod touch 3G (most recent iOS for 6) it shows the charged icon (the plug) instead of bolt to show it's charging when the lock screen battery showed 75-80%. Sometimes I unplugged it and plugged it back in to see if would change. A couple times it didn't sense the charger and a few it went to bolt to plug and then finally bolt. It may have done this before. Tonight was the first time I noticed. Also, I don't use an Apple charger as mine broke a year or so ago. I cannot back up and restore as I am having computer issues.

Posted on Jul 16, 2014 1:08 AM

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Answer 1

lllaass

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Jul 16, 2014 2:27 AM in response to HannaCross

Not Charge

- See:

iPod touch: Hardware troubleshooting

iPhone and iPod touch: Charging the battery

- Try another cable. The cable for 5G iPod (lightning connector) seems to be more prone to failure than the older cable.

- If a 5G iPod

Iphone 5 lightning port charging problem - SOLUTION!

- Try another charging source

- Inspect the dock connector on the iPod for bent or missing contacts, foreign material, corroded contacts, broken, missing or cracked plastic.

- Make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store. The warranty covers the cable as well as the iPod

Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar

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Answer 2

the fiend

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Jul 16, 2014 2:17 AM in response to HannaCross

I have a 2nd generation Touch and often when I plug it in to charge, the plug icon is displayed, despite the battery being very low. However, after a few minutes, the icon changes to the correct lightning bolt icon. So my advice to you is leave it alone and wait. Check later to see if the icon has changed. If it does, then there's no issue (apart from a bug that Apple has not yet fixed!).

If you are concerned about the connecting cable, buy a replacement one.

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Answer 3

HannaCross Author

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Jul 16, 2014 1:10 AM in response to HannaCross

It would also help to know if my iPod will charge despite the plug symbol.

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Answer 4

HannaCross Author

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Jul 16, 2014 1:23 AM in response to HannaCross

Is it possibly a cable issue as mine is very creased by the base of the charger (the part plugged into the iPod. I don't know the name). I've been worried about loose wires for some time.

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HannaCross Author

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Jul 16, 2014 1:16 PM in response to the fiend

If it happens again, I'll wait about 5 minutes to see what happens. Thanks!

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Answer 6

HannaCross Author

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Jul 16, 2014 1:17 PM in response to lllaass

Though I've seen you help many with this response I have neither a 5G iPod, iPhone 5, or a 5G cable.

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