iPad Pro 12.9” iPad Pro not charging?

[iPad Bro]

I have it plugged in with an official Apple branded USB-C cable through the Magic Keyboard and while it’s not losing any battery power, it’s stuck at 68% and not going any higher. Any ideas as to why?

 

[Lobwedgephil]

The iPad charges slower through the magic keyboard than plugging in directly.

 

[iPad Bro]

But should it be losing battery power when it’s charging? It’s dropped to 66% now.

 

[iPad Bro]

Also, I’m noticing a problem with my screen. It’s max brightness and then all of a sudden the screen flickers and the brightness level drops even though it’s still maxed out in settings. This isn’t normal, is it?

 

[Momof9]

I have had this happen with my 2018

 

[iPad Bro]

I have had this happen with my 2018

What did you do? Did you have to return it or what?

 

[AutomaticApple]

What did you do? Did you have to return it or what?

Was it bought on launch day?

 

[iPad Bro]

Was it bought on launch day?

I bought it before launch and it was delivered yesterday from Best Buy. I was busy yesterday evening, so I charged it to 100% and I am trying it now to see if the battery is going to stay full or continue to drain.

 

[iPad Bro]

So far so good. It’s still at 100% and no battery drain, but I’ve just been browsing and listening to Spotify. I’m going to crank up the brightness and try more extensive tasks now.

 

[iPad Bro]

It just dropped to 98%. Is there a bigger wattage adapter I could buy to stop this from happening? Because I really loved the convenience of having my Air 4 being plugged in at all times through the Magic Keyboard and staying fully charged. This 20W charger isn’t cutting it.

 

[Absrnd]

I have it plugged in with an official Apple branded USB-C cable through the Magic Keyboard and while it’s not losing any battery power, it’s stuck at 68% and not going any higher. Any ideas as to why?

Just to make sure, that you know that you need to unlock the iPad after 3 hours, so external peripherals like charging cables work.

 

[iPad Bro]

Just to make sure, that you know that you need to unlock the iPad after 3 hours, so external peripherals like charging cables work.

Why would you need to unlock it? I’m sure a charging cable would still charge the thing even if you didn’t unlock the iPad.

 

[Absrnd]

Why would you need to unlock it? I’m sure a charging cable would still charge the thing even if you didn’t unlock the iPad.

Apple implemented a security option that will disable all devices or cable when connected after 3 hours not being unlocked, this prevents others to crack or copy any information without your consent.
When you connect a cable after 3 hours, it will show a message on screen, that you have to unlock the iPad to use it.