help my 3 generation iPad keeps flickering between charging and not charging every 0.5 seconds when I connect my charger I have always used the original lead and plug and once it started doing it I 1st replaced the lead then the plug to approved ones and it's still doing the same....help me fix it pleaseeeee!!!
iPad (3rd gen) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iOS 8.3
Hello there, Clairboo83.
Great job so far on troubleshooting your issue so far. The following Knowledge Base article offers up a great checklist of steps for trying to resolve your issue further:
If you can’t charge your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
Make sure you’re using Apple-certified accessories and the right power source.
If your battery is really low, you might see a black screen for a few minutes even after you plug it in. Let it charge for at least 10 minutes (20 minutes for iPad). If it still doesn’t charge, follow the steps below.
If the battery doesn’t charge
If the battery doesn’t charge, unplug your device and try these steps:
- Look at the connector at the bottom of your device and make sure it’s free of debris.
- If you're using a USB power adapter, make sure it's plugged in all the way and the power outlet is working. If you're connecting to a computer, make sure it's on and can charge your device. To charge an iPad, you might need to use a USB power adapter and plug into a power outlet.
- Try a different USB cable, USB power adapter, or USB port.
- If everything seems to be working, reconnect your device and wait for 30 minutes.
- If your device still doesn’t charge, try to restart it while it's connected to power. If you can't restart, force your device to restart.
If you see an alert
When you plug in your device, you might see one of these alerts:
- “This cable or accessory is not certified and may not work reliably with this iPhone.”
- “This accessory is not supported by this device.”
If you see one of these alerts, unplug your device try and these steps:
- Look at the connector at the bottom of your device and make sure it’s free of debris, then reconnect the USB cable.
- If you still see an alert, try a different USB cable or charger.
Get more help
If your device still doesn't charge or you still see an alert after trying the steps above, contact Apple Support.
Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities.
Kind Regards,
Pedro.
Please help!! My 3rd generation IPad is flickering between charging and not charging every time I connect my charger
