My iPad is stuck on the low battery/ plug to charge screen. It won't take a charge from any source. It also isn't recognized by iTunes on my PC. I need help please I've tried everything that I know. Thanks everyone for reading this.

Here's how to fix it:

Lithium batteries have protection against over-discharging, they do this by breaking the circuit if the voltage drops too low to prevent further drain. Unfortunately, once this has triggered, you can no longer put charge back into the battery because the battery is disconnected internally, so no matter how long you leave the phone on charge, it remains disconnected and flat.

You only need to get the voltage in the battery to raise a percent or two to reconnect the protection circuit so that it will charge again and you can do that by warming up the battery. You may get away with leaving the phone overnight in a very warm (hot) place, such as on top of a hot water tank, however a more efficient way is to heat the battery, but heat it up until it's quite hot with a hairdryer on its hottest setting. I have also used a portable heater and held it close for a few mins. Heat it for a good 1-2 mins so that the hear soaks right through the battery and it feels hot to the touch, this will raise the internal voltage enough to reconnect the protection circuit. IMMEDIATELY reconnect the phone and put it on charge (it must be hot). After about few mins up to 20 mins, enough charge should get back into the battery to fire up the phone and it'll come back to life.

I've done this a few times now on various different models and it always works. Hope it helps you.

This was caused by the apple software update, iOS 10.1, and 10.2 on the iPad Air, and iPhone 6. My devices were both in mint condition, and the update destroyed both of them. The first thing that happened was super battery drain, then my device would just shut down for simply no reason. The second I'd plug it in, my battery would show I still had 90% charge. What you are experiencing is happening to me, over and over. I leave it plugged in, and it will shut down and show the battery icon on a black screen. I went into iTunes, it didn't recognize my device either. I clicked help, in the drop down clicked diagnose and it brought the apple logo up on my iPad. Ran the diagnostic test, and everything passed. The very next day, my iPad shut down and went back to the black screen with the battery icon and charge symbols. I've found if I click the power button, then the home button back and forth over and over and over, eventually the apple logo appears and my iPad comes back on. This is Apple's fault. Their iOS 10 updates caused these problems. Apple needs to take responsibility and own up to a faulty software update. Both of my devices were 1 1/2 years old and in beautiful condition when this began. Simultaneously after the update, they both fail me now. Everyday consumers don't have $1400.00 laying around to replace two devices. I can't see me buying Apple products in the future, when they won't admit their fault and fix what they broke.

Sometimes it takes two hours to get it started. I notice in the colder months it’s harder, so I put it under my blanket to get warm in the mornings lol It helps! It’s APPLE updates. I’m glad they’re being sued now. A $29 battery doesn’t help what they broke. If you get a new battery in an iPad, 9/10 times the screen cracks and you have to pay for a new one. Every single tech told me it’s safer and cheaper to buy another one. Apple should have to pay. Insurance or not!

I have experienced this same issue for months on my iPad mini 3, the only way to restart it was to press off button and home button at same time, several times, for about five minutes, a guess could be that the battery is out of sync, I let it drain completely, left for 24 hours, plugged it in, apple logo appeared,

yo man. i brought my ipad air 2 to a tech today thinking my battery or some other part was dead and he told me that i should google the IOS 10 update and how it causes the same problem as yours. So i look it up and sure enough i find your post and a few others about the exact same issue with the exact same timeline. I just assumed that the battery was going. Not impressed at all with apple on this one despite loving my ipad other than this issue. I dont mind if the battery goes after thousands of hours of use, but he told me that i may be screwed on this one unless ipad decided to take ownership for its mistake because there was no concrete fix. Any apple devs able to shine light on this issue???

You can’t hold the sleeper button down if you can’t get pass the battery charge sign on the iPad 2. This is a iOS problem. Why should I buy another iPad mini?? Apple needs to fix the iOS. I will never down load another iOS again.

I don't think that there will come a solution other then to buy something else. If Your iPad is more then 3 years old it is over its lifetime. A shame but that are the hard facts of today's technologie. take a look at apple's competion. A year with software updates and it's over. And then there lifetime? A new product cost you money but safes you frustration and give you joy of a new product.

This is my experience after having the same problems with an 5 year old ipad2.

That does not mean that there is no room for improvements!

Same symptoms with my ipad. Putting it away at a high % charge and later i get the battery indicator and connector are shown. Connecting is to PC does not work, the ipad is not detected. Playing with on / off switch and home button brings up apple logo. But i have an ipad 2 with ios 9.3.5. First blamed new software but problem remained. Same happened to my iphone 4S which was working fine until..... Replaced it and now the ipad starts. Don't like this. Start to dislike Apple products.

Hi there, kjdesign1.
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities. After reviewing your post, your iPad isn't charging like it used to. You're seeing the screen informing you that it needs to be charged, but when you do, the low battery screen stays put. I'll be happy to help.
If iTunes doesn‘t recognize your iPhone, iPad, or iPod -- Let's first make sure your device can be recognized. Use this article to ensure iTunes and your iPhone can see each other.
If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch won‘t charge

If your device won’t charge or charges slowly

If you have very low battery and plug into power, a black screen or a black screen with a red battery might appear for a few minutes. Follow these steps and try again after each:

1. Check your charging cable and USB adapter for signs of damage,* like breakage or bent prongs. Don't use damaged accessories.
   
2. Use a wall power outlet and check for firm connections between your charging cable, USB wall adapter, and wall outlet, or try a different outlet.
3. Remove any debris from the charging port on the bottom of your device, then firmly plug your charging cable into your device. If the charging port is damaged, your device probably needs service.
   
4. Let your device charge for a half hour (If your device is unresponsive afterward, learn what to do).
5. Force restart your device: Press and hold the Sleep/Wake and Home buttons at the same time for at least 10 seconds, until you see the Apple logo. Then let your device charge for another half hour.
6. If your device still won’t power on or charge, take your device, charging cable, and charging adapter to an Apple Retail Store or Apple Authorized Service Provider for evaluation. You can also contact Apple Support.

*If you're unsure about whether an accessory is damaged, take it to an Apple Retail Store or Apple Authorized Service Provider for evaluation, or contact Apple Support.

Enjoy your day.

I have the same issue with iPad Air2 Cellular model. Just updated to iOS 11. And now my ipad is stuck on the flashing battery/connect charger screen. Does not show up in iTunes. Tried Wake + Home screen button as well.

Hey, kjdesign1.
Thanks for reporting back. We appreciate your efforts. Since you have followed all of the other steps in the document that was provided, then you need to follow step 6. They can evaluate your iPad to see if what needs to be done.​
If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch won‘t charge

If your device still won’t power on or charge, take your device, charging cable, and charging adapter to an Apple Retail Store or Apple Authorized Service Provider for evaluation. You can also contact Apple Support.

Take care!

Hi

Turn ipad off Make sure your pc is running the latest iTunes 12.6

Connect lead to USB on your pc

Press & hold just the power button down on ipad don't let go Connect lead to ipad Then wait for restore you may need to do this more than once Before it works.

Cheers

Brian

I just resolved this problem on my iPad mini 2 which runs iOS 11.2.2 by holding the power and sleep/wake buttons down simultaneously a few times. I could've sworn that my iPad was charged 100% and turned off last night, now it says it's at 2%.

Just thought I'd put this out there.