iPad Pro 5th Generation iPad Pro 12.9" only charges when connected to Mac Studio

[DLary]

My iPad will not start charging anymore with multiple Apple chargers. All of which used to work properly. It will now only charge when plugged in to my M2 Ultra Mac Studio. This is making it difficult to travel with. Any ideas?

 

[muzzy996]

Are you using the same cable throughout your testing or has the cable itself been ruled out via demonstration of consistent results between chargers and Mac using multiple cables? Guessing you have but knowing for sure provides people context.

 

[DLary]

Yes. I am using a genuine Apple cable. It works with the Mac Studio, and doesn't work with the other chargers.

 

[StoneJack]

change cable and chargers. get good PD USB-C cables and chargers, maybe by Belkin, WIWU or Ugreen, Anker.

 

[Teletypewriter]

I too use Apple cables and Apple 20w USB-C charger with my 5th Gen iPad Pro. Sometimes I have to not charge it from the Magic Keyboard, and plug it directly into the iPad. Sometimes the battery gets a memory and won’t budge until I let it totally run down, and then fully charge it. Also try turning on Airplane mode will speed up charging/testing.

 

[giffut]

If all the other charges don't work, get another cable. Cables are consumables and will break, some sooner some later. Apples cables are not the most robust ones.

There seem to be broken connections regarding the high power charging which uses several lanes/pins of your USB-C cable, very likely the CC lanes for USB PD communications.

Charging via USB-C computer connections uses low wattage aka slowest charging mode.

You can try any USB-C cable. Higher rated ones can provide more power delivery, but for your iPad any generic cable will do.

 

[DLary]

I have tried multiple cables and chargers. The same cable that works with my Mac Studio, doesn't work when using other chargers. I have tried the Apple 20 watt, 30 watt, and 65 watt chargers and a 75 watt charger from Amazon. I think the problem may be with the iPad rather than the cables or chargers.

 

[StoneJack]

I have tried multiple cables and chargers. The same cable that works with my Mac Studio, doesn't work when using other chargers. I have tried the Apple 20 watt, 30 watt, and 65 watt chargers and a 75 watt charger from Amazon. I think the problem may be with the iPad rather than the cables or chargers.

then get ipad examined at apple store

 

[DLary]

I took it in to be looked at. Diagnostics found nothing wrong. Technician said that the diagnostics does not test the port itself. I can get a new 13" iPad Air for $719.00. Apple wants $749.00 for a flat rate repair on the 4 year old iPad Pro. I will order the new iPad next week.