iPhone XS Max lightning port charging issue

While many misinterpreted or misunderstood. The USB accessories settings, it is not a cure all for the issue. My phone, when connected to my Belkin phone/watch stand exhibits very odd behavior. The phone cycles charge on/off almost every few seconds regardless of USB accessories setting or screen lock. This doesn’t happen with my old 6s nor my wife’s SE. I have tried this on 2 different stands with the same result. I think something still stinks in the charging software.

The solution turning on the option in settings does not seem to be very sustainable for everyone. Even with the option enabled, my iPhone XS doesn't always recognize the charger in standby. But every now and then it also works, for example when trying to charge my iPhone in the morning. But if I try it again after 5 minutes, it refuses to charge. Weird...

In general, it can be said that the problem is very opaque, since there is no uniform error pattern throughout.

But I'm sure that Apple can and will fix it with an update. Depending on how deep the problem is, I'm not sure if it's done with 12.1, or if it needs further updates.

Not a nice thing, but I can live with it right now (use wireless charging or activate the display before charging with cable).

I have an iPhone 7S and I believe it’s software related. When I downloaded and installed IOS 12 I too have developed the same troubles as the new phones. I didn’t have this trouble before. Having an older model rumors told me it was a way to push purchasing a new phone. After reading in my local Daily News newspaper NYC and wTching the YouTube video I realize it’s the new software.

Wish there was a way to go back to the older version of operating system.

Mine iPhone XS Max seems to only have this issue when it comes to using a (reputable) 3rd party USB charger with PD. However, when I use that same charger with my dad’s iPhone 8 Plus, it has no issues charging. Very frustrating.

Looks like Apple is testing a solution to this problem in an 12.1 beta updated......please read the following article:

https://www.imore.com/iphone-xs-iphone-xs-max-review-3-weeks-later

He claims Apple just pushed the solution in their 12.1 beta and it is a software bug

I also had the same problem with using the lightning to 3.5mm headphone adapter. Music was playing through the speakers not my headphones! But I’ve tried a lightning to hdmi adapter and not had an issue. Could be the phone was awake already. But leaving it connected for a bit it would still be connected. But charging still required waking up the phone...hope this gets fixed in a IOS update shortly....Apple are you listening to people?

That is not a solution to this problem as mentioned several times in this thread. I have my xsmax at hand and have tried all solutions mentioned on this thread. Nothing has changed the behavior at all.

thanks God you have enlightened me, i have iphone xs and never notice this issue until today while reading the news

so it's a security function and has been there from ios 11, just wondering why many people are complaining now?

@William: yeah but unlocking the phone before start should NOT be necessary.

What the majority of people are experiencing is that the iPhone will sometimes/always not start charging (USB accessories option enabled) when

1. They put the phone into idle mode (display off)

2. Wait for a few minutes / >=one houre,

3. And then plug in wall charger

However, in my case it will start charging immediately when I activate the display.

I also tried a hard reset but it didn't work for me.

So, I hope next iOS update will fix this.

I having the same issues, only yesterday was the first time I couldn’t wake my phone up.. It was frozen, couldn’t tap to wake.. I unplugged it and hit the buttons and it finally came on.. hope this update comes out soon and fixes this on the “ most advanced iPhones on the planet “

Hey I can tell you I have an old iphone 5S and never had troubles recharging until I did the software update so my suggestion is do not do a software update on your Dad's phone until this problem is resolved

Just a suggestion.

just got my Xs Max and have the same issue... i assume after spending $1280 on the phone they will give me one to use or as a replacement before i mail mine in? I dont intend to go without a phone for 1 second after paying that price.. so whats the deal?

So I also having problems with my iPhone Xs Max, 512 gig space grey. Where I have too turn the cord around too the other side too ale it charge. I though it was me. But I guess not!! I just dropped 1,150. On this phone!! Is apple going too send a update or am I suppose to now get up in the middle of the night too make sure my iPhone that I just got is charging???? This makes me very in easy

I have got iPhone Xs Max which has same issue that people talking about it. It doesn’t charge or wake up when I plug in the charger it came with. However there is no issue seen when I use my old iPhone 6s Plus charger. Regardless how long the iPhone has been sleep, it does charge immediately when I plug it in with old charger.

I believe issue is from cable or the charger itself while everyone saying it’s the iPhone which has hardware or software issue. This is just my experience and opinion which I hope help people.

I have got iPhone Xs Max which has same issue that people talking about it. It doesn’t charge or wake up when I plug in the charger it came with. However there is no issue seen when I use my old iPhone 6s Plus charger. Regardless how long the iPhone has been sleep, it does charge immediately when I plug it in with old charger.

I believe issue is from cable or the charger itself while everyone saying it’s the iPhone which has hardware or software issue. This is just my experience and opinion which I hope help people.