Why won't my new iPhone 16 Pro Max charge with USB cable?

my iphone 16 max pro is 1 day old and wont charge with usb , it sends power backwards if you unplug the usb charge box

Ive got the original cable and a 100w capable braided cable that power uo and charge everything else usb c that I own but won't charge my 1 day old 16 max pro. Super frustrating given the cost of the iPhone




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Posted on May 12, 2025 11:00 PM

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Posted on May 14, 2025 2:37 AM

For charging purposes, the sequence that you make USB-C connections can be significant. USB PD (Power Delivery) is an active protocol that controls power flow; USB PD is bi-directional with some devices.


When connecting your iPhone Max to a USB PD PowerBank or other device that can source power, connect the USB-C cable to power source before connecting the iPhone. This procedure should ensure that USB PD elects your USB PowerBank to be the power source. If instead the USB-C charging cable is first connected to the iPhone, the iPhone itself will source power and charge a USB-C device that is subsequently connected.




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May 14, 2025 2:37 AM in response to Chevnuts

For charging purposes, the sequence that you make USB-C connections can be significant. USB PD (Power Delivery) is an active protocol that controls power flow; USB PD is bi-directional with some devices.


When connecting your iPhone Max to a USB PD PowerBank or other device that can source power, connect the USB-C cable to power source before connecting the iPhone. This procedure should ensure that USB PD elects your USB PowerBank to be the power source. If instead the USB-C charging cable is first connected to the iPhone, the iPhone itself will source power and charge a USB-C device that is subsequently connected.




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