Ipad air is charging slowly. iPad takes a long time to charge

The iPad takes a long time to charge - many users face this problem. The popular rumor in such cases is categorical: “the battery is dead.” However, in reality there may be several reasons. And the most banal of them is dirt. Yes, yes, ordinary dirt that accumulates in the connector.

Wherever you carry the device - in a bag, in a backpack or even in a suede case - it will “find” dust everywhere, as well as various organic and inorganic residues. The easiest way to help your tablet is to clean the lightning cable port. In extreme cases, even an ordinary toothpick can be used for this purpose. Of course, this seemingly simple operation requires utmost attention and caution.

Why does iPad 4 charging slow down?

Experts identify the following reasons that negatively affect the charging speed.

Accumulation of dust and dirt in the charger connector.
Mechanical damage to the connector.
Defective lightning cable connector.
Charger defective.

To understand the reason why it takes a long time to charge, it makes sense to carry out express diagnostics of the device on your own. No technical bells and whistles are required for this.

Simple home diagnostics for charging

Preliminary diagnosis can be carried out at home. Insert the lightning cable plug into the connector and move it. If the light comes on and off from time to time, the cable or charger interface will need to be replaced. If, even after replacing the device, it charges slowly, it makes sense to contact a good service center.

How long does it take to charge an iPad under normal conditions?

The developers tried to take into account the shortcomings of the previous generation of iPads, among which the long charging time was often mentioned. In the new generation, the charger power has been increased (12W versus 10W). It takes about 6 hours to fully charge an iPad 4. This is a lot, considering that the time to fully charge the iPad 3 was 7 hours.

At the same time, the battery life of a tablet computer ranges from 2 to 7 days, depending on the nature of the load, which is comparable to the best models of “adult” laptops. The battery has an impressive capacity: 11560 mAh. These significant consumer advantages offset minor disadvantages. However, if fully charging your iPad takes much longer than 6 hours and this causes you inconvenience, contact our service center. We will quickly find out the cause and efficiently eliminate the deficiency.

And is this a big problem? Let's figure it out. At some point, happy iPad owners are faced with the problem of no charge on their device. The iPad is not charging, and at first this raises a logical question - why is it not charging? Either there is no contact in the cord, or something is broken in the gadget, etc. No need to panic.
When faced with this kind of situation, of course, there is no need to fly anywhere headlong, since everything is normal with the device. The reason that the iPad does not have a charge lies directly in the computers themselves.
Apple tablets require more energy to charge than, for example, . That is why the iPad can only accept a charge from the computer in standby mode, locked.

Ipad is not charging, what should I do?

Owners of MacBook Pro, Mac Mini, iMac, MacBook, who saw the world from 2011 onwards, do not face such a dilemma. Their devices are equipped with powerful ports that provide the iPad with the amount of power it needs. Well, you can play games at the same time.
The USB port, in standard mode, is capable of supporting the operation of all connected devices with a power consumption of up to 2.5 watts. This power is not enough for, because its charge is provided by a power supply with a power of 10 watts.
When the charging time of the iPad does not matter, you can safely connect it to the computer. He will take charge slowly, but don’t forget to press the sleep mode key (display lock), otherwise the problem will pop up again - why won’t the iPad charge?

What to do if your iPad is slow to charge

You need to try connecting the USB cable to all free ports on the computer. Therefore, you should know exactly the characteristics of all USB connectors that your computer has. Modern hardware comes with three types of USB. Two of them 2.0 And 1.0 , provide current up to 500 mA, and 3.0 The USB port produces almost twice as much - within 890 mA. Naturally, from a 1.0 USB port the iPad will take a charge for as long as possible, but from a 3.0 port charging will be much more efficient, especially in terms of time.
You can purchase a double USB adapter - this is a Y-shaped wire, because it makes it possible to take 2 times more energy.
This kind of device solves the problem of practicality and mobility at the same time. Its name is dictated by the fact that the device has 2 inputs - for data and power, but there is only one output. It looks like letter Y.
To solve the problem when the iPad does not have a charge, the manufacturer has modified its motherboards. Special programs were also released. They are able to switch the USB port to a different mode, which provides the necessary power.
Based on all of the above, it is worth remembering:
— all iPad devices take charge from the computer rather slowly;
- the appearance on the iPad display of an icon indicating “no charging” is not a failure of the cable or device. When the iPad doesn't charge, it can be solved.

Video about why iPad won't charge

One of the common problems with Apple technology is the situation when the iPad charges slowly - sometimes the whole night is not enough to fully charge the iPad's battery.

The battery charging speed can depend on various reasons: the state of the tablet's battery, the state of the charger and software, and so on. In some cases, you will be able to repair your device yourself.

Causes of malfunction (external factors)

If the tablet takes a long time to charge or does not turn on for a long time while charging, first try changing something in the standard approach. When it takes an unreasonably long time to charge a tablet, the problem is not a device failure, but external factors:

you charge the tablet from a laptop or computer
you are not using an original charger, but an unsuitable analogue
you are using a faulty USB cable
The “charger” model does not match the tablet
the socket is not working correctly
iPad hasn't been used for a long time

In order for the battery charge to be fully restored quickly, it is often enough, for example, to change the charger or socket.

Causes of failure (software)

If your iPad is charging very slowly, there may be a problem with the software. The following are possible settings that negatively affect battery performance:

Battery charge is consumed by high screen brightness. It is enough to reduce it so that the device can be recharged faster. Go to settings, then to “Display and brightness” and adjust it using a special slider
The iPad does not hold a charge and does not charge well due to the fact that new firmware was installed; in this case, it would be best to return to the previous version
The iPad began to charge very slowly due to the use of numerous resource-intensive applications: Bluetooth, WiFi, notifications, auto-lock. Bluetooth, WiFi and application notifications can be turned off completely, and auto-lock can be set to optimal mode (2 minutes)

There are special tips given in the instructions in case the iPad does not immediately turn on while charging or is too slow to reach full charge. The manufacturer recommends doing the following:

make sure the cable is intact
check whether the device is correctly connected to the outlet
clean the charging port, and then connect it to the outlet more tightly
perform a hard reboot. To do this, you need to simultaneously hold down the “sleep/wake” and “home” buttons for ten seconds (until the Apple logo appears)

Services of Yudu specialists

If you have followed the recommendations above but are still unable to fix the problem and your iPad is charging slowly, you should seek professional help. Experienced technicians will conduct diagnostics, find the cause of the breakdown and fix it. It is quite possible that in order for the device to stop restoring battery charge very slowly, a complex one will be required.

Specialists registered with Yuda will cope with the work efficiently and in a short time, each of them is a professional in their field. Special tools and original spare parts will be used in the work.

Also, any Yudu performer will find a solution if other problems arise with the battery of the Apple tablet:

The tablet does not turn on for a long time while charging
The device does not reach full charge, but only up to 70-80 percent charge
the device does not hold a charge or does it very poorly, and others

If your iPad is charging slowly, stops turning on when charging, or starts to discharge quickly, contact Yudu specialists; they will be able to effectively fix the problem.

If the iPad quickly discharges, then it becomes inconvenient to interact with it - you constantly have to think about the charge level and keep the charger with you. However, this is not the only problem: many users are also interested in why the iPad takes a long time to charge and then quickly discharges?

Fast discharge

If the iPad begins to discharge quickly, then the reason for this may be:

Battery wear.
Installing a new version of iOS.
Active use of 3G, LTE.
Geolocation enabled.
Suboptimal settings.
An energy-consuming application is running in the background.

Usually, the user can cope with rapid battery discharge on his own. But if there is a sharp drop in battery life, you should contact a service center - the battery may need to be replaced.

Troubleshooting

If your iPad begins to discharge quickly after installing a new version of iOS, then do not take any action. This is a common issue that will be fixed in the first update. This has happened before, and each time the media and ordinary users panicked, demanding answers from Apple developers. The answer came quickly enough in the form of a bug fix.

Another reason is the active use of mobile data. Operating time up to 10 hours is indicated for surfing when connected via Wi-Fi. On cellular networks, the iPad lasts up to 9 hours, but most often the value drops to 8 hours. Therefore, if you are not using the cellular data module, do not forget to turn it off.

In addition to 3G and LTE, a lot of energy is consumed by the geolocation service, thanks to which the iPad determines its approximate location. Some programs that use geolocation can consume up to 30% of the charge in an hour. To disable a service:

Open settings.
Go to the "Privacy" section.
Go to the "Location Services" submenu.
Leave applications that really need geolocation enabled.

You can disable all services, but then you will not be able to use navigators. However, this does not prevent you from looking at the route on the map if you already know where you are.

There are also simply energy-consuming applications that take up many percent of the charge without any geolocation. To calculate them, follow the path Settings - General - Statistics - Battery Usage. Assess which programs cost the most energy. If you can refuse to use them, then remove these applications. Or at least close them completely so they don't run in the background.

It would be a good idea to tweak the system a bit, optimizing power consumption. The first is brightness adjustment:

Open settings.
Select the "Wallpaper and Brightness" section.
Reduce the brightness or turn on automatic settings.

The next step is to reduce movement. You can enable it in the “Universal Access” section in the main settings. Finally, disable background content updating. You can also do this in the main settings. These steps will help answer the question of why your iPad is draining quickly and eliminate this problem.

Slow charging

If your iPad charges slowly and then drains quickly, this could be due to:

Using an uncertified charger or USB cable.
The charger does not match the iPad model.
Using an adapter for the “American” input on the “European” model.
Battery wear.
Problems with the power controller.

You need to understand that the tablet takes longer to charge from USB than from a wall outlet. In addition, if the iPad has been inactive for a long time, even after connecting the charger it will not turn on immediately - it takes some time to accumulate the required charge level to continue working.

To speed up charging, try charging your device while it's off, or use some power-saving tips.

If you know what to do when your iPad is quickly draining, you can significantly reduce the load on the battery. Also try the following tips:

Turn off unnecessary notifications in settings.
Enable auto-lock with a minimum interval of two minutes (Settings - General).
Disable Bluetooth and other communication modules.

All of the above steps will be meaningless if you are using a non-original or damaged charger, or the iPad has problems with the battery and power controller. Therefore, first of all, make sure that there are no hardware faults that require repair at a service center.

How the repair works:

1 We diagnose the imported goods for free
device received by you or our courier.
2 We carry out repairs and also provide a guarantee on new installed parts. On average, repairs last 20-30 minutes.
3 You receive a working device yourself or call our courier.

There may be several sources of such a malfunction, in which the device takes a long time to charge, but professionals mainly highlight the wear of the battery and a breakdown in the charger. In addition, the problem may lie in the use of a fake adapter or cable, as well as prolonged inactivity of the tablet.

Is your iPad taking too long to charge?

First you need to check the battery. Note that the battery on the new iPad 2 can withstand up to 900 full charges, after which it begins to rapidly lose its properties.

If we talk about the second most common reason for problems with the device’s power supply, it is the charger itself. Use only licensed chargers that can be purchased in official stores. Using counterfeit adapters can have serious consequences for your tablet. The full charge indicator may be damaged, which prevents excess current inside the device. Failure of this component can lead to difficulties with other components, including the motherboard.

The iPad took a long time to charge

In addition, it is worth noting that licensed charging allows you to charge the tablet much faster, but it is better not to charge the iPad 3 from a computer. Firstly, this will take more time, and secondly, you are unlikely to achieve a full charge, and the battery will be discharged within an hour.

I would like to note that if the iPad is charging slowly or has stopped charging completely, this may indicate a hardware failure within the device. So, most often, the bottom cable comes off, which connects the charging socket to other components and the power chip. But it’s not uncommon for the charging port to stop working due to contamination and moisture getting inside.

iPad takes a long time to charge

So, if the connector is simply clogged, you should carefully clean the port. But it is better to entrust this matter to the professionals of our workshop. They will be able to clean the contacts of the charging port without damaging other fragile components of the device.

When moisture gets inside the iPad 4 case, then don’t think about why the gadget is not charging well, but immediately deliver the tablet into the hands of an experienced repairman from our service. Moisture is very dangerous for any electronics, especially Apple equipment. It can easily lead to failure of important parts such as cables, speakers, microphones or even the motherboard. Therefore, if you notice various malfunctions, for example, the screen does not turn on, you need to quickly deliver the broken device into the hands of a qualified repairman from our workshop.

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We will fix your iPad in the service if you have problems with charging

Our employees, thanks to their skills, experience and the latest equipment, will return the damaged iPad to full functionality in the shortest possible time. Diagnostics and repair with us, regardless of the degree of damage, will not last more than an hour; you will be able to get more details only after inspecting the device. Tablet owners can spend this time in a cozy waiting room with a cup of coffee and high-speed Internet.