iPad Pro 12.9" and 11" not charging after iPadOS 18.6 update

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I have a IpadAir 4th gen, that I can no longer charge after 18.6. Or rather the charging symbol keeps flashing and it took me an entire day to go from 10% to 50% and then it seemed even harder to charge over that.

Hoped today's 18.6.2 would fix it but still the same problem.

Jeff516 wrote:

I have an Ipad Pro 6th generation that just updated to 18.6.2 and now will only charge intermittently, after trying a whole host of Apple chargers with USB-C and trying the old USB to USB-C. Yes I have reset/rebooted it many times and yes the outlets are fine and chargers are all the right power and Apple. This happened right after the update. Seems like an Apple forced error or intentional to get us to spend more money. It's too coincidental right after the update. Is there a problem Apple???

Are you using a Apple USB-C Adapter - or some other third-party Power Adapter to charge your iPads?

Not all third-party Power Adapter support or properly implement USB PD (Power Delivery). Assuming that the Power Adapter is USB-C and rated at 20W or greater, the issue that you describe with inconsistent charging is often due to the Adapter not supporting USB PD.

QC (Quick Charge) and other proprietary charging standards are not supported by Apple devices.

Charging issues common to multiple devices is very likely to be due to the power source - and not the devices - unless the power source has caused damage to both devices that have been connected to it. As is, you would be very wise to quarantine the Power Adapter pending test with a known-good USB PD compliant power source.

Sounds like an issue with the outlets.

I have an Ipad Pro 6th generation that just updated to 18.6.2 and now will only charge intermittently, after trying a whole host of Apple chargers with USB-C and trying the old USB to USB-C. Yes I have reset/rebooted it many times and yes the outlets are fine and chargers are all the right power and Apple. This happened right after the update. Seems like an Apple forced error or intentional to get us to spend more money. It's too coincidental right after the update. Is there a problem Apple???

I was very clear in my message that I used APPLE devices and cables as well as the right USB-C power cube. This was RIGHT AFTER the update and as I also stated, that is beyond coincidence. Thank you for checking to be absolutely sure. Just like the call centers.