iPad 3rd gen only charges when powered off

Ipad 3 32gb wifi only model black. Battery is fine and holds charge in switched off state. During use the battery is not charging. Battery is charged only in completely off state. Please advise.



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Original Title: Battery charged in switched off state

iPad, iOS 9

Posted on Oct 15, 2025 6:09 AM

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Posted on Oct 15, 2025 6:43 AM

Are you using an original Apple Power Adapter with your iPad? As described, the Power Adapter may not be supplying adequate power to charge your iPad when it is running.


Your iPad3 is obsolete and unsupported by Apple. If use of a different USB Power Adapter does not resolve the issue, spending any money whatsoever would not be worthwhile.

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Oct 15, 2025 6:43 AM in response to cherian33

Are you using an original Apple Power Adapter with your iPad? As described, the Power Adapter may not be supplying adequate power to charge your iPad when it is running.


Your iPad3 is obsolete and unsupported by Apple. If use of a different USB Power Adapter does not resolve the issue, spending any money whatsoever would not be worthwhile.

iPad 3rd gen only charges when powered off

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