iPhone or iPad not charging? Here's how to fix it!Can't charge your iPhone or iPad? Here are some fixes you can try!
If you can't charge your iPhone or iPad, whether it's the latest iPhone 7 or iPad Pro, or an older iPhone 4 or iPad Air, there's a lot you can try on your own before contacting Apple for help. Sure, sometimes it's a hardware problem with the Lightning or Dock connector or the battery, but often enough it's a software issue that a few simple steps can fix. If so, follow along and we'll get you back up and battery running in no time!
1. Force a restart
If your iPhone or iPad won't charge, one of the first and easiest things to try is a forced restart. Make all the "reboot Windows" jokes you want but sometimes bad bits get stuck and need to be flushed out. To force a restart:
Press and hold down the Sleep/Wake button on the right side (iPhone 6 or later) or top (all other iPhones, iPods, and iPads) of your device.
While continuing to hold the Sleep/Wake button, press and hold the Home button (iPhone 6s or older) ...
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iPhone or iPad not charging? Here's how to fix it!
