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iPad mini iPad Mini 5 charging delay
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I have this same issue. From day 1 (launch day). I’ve used multiple chargers too (Apple, Anker, Mophie, etc)
I have this same delay to start charging on my mini 5. Id just like to know if it’s normal or indicative of a hardware problem. I contacted Apple today and they wouldn’t answer that question. They would only offer to ship it in for repair.
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I’m not convinced that every mini 5 user has this issue.
I just got my mini 5 yesterday and I have this issue too. It takes about 5-7 seconds to start charging. I also noticed the port on the pad seems very tight. At least much tighter than my phone which is an old 6s.
My mini 5 does the same. Got about release day. It didn’t do it when it was new, so I suspect it’s software based problem.
It works fine, so now I just wait and se if it’s charging before a leave the iPad.
Frank
The charging port on mine seemed tight when it was new, but I can’t remember the last time I noticed it now.
Charging delay comes and goes it seems. Yesterday was the biggest delay in a long time. I might try the Apple store before my AC+ runs out next year.
Charging delay comes and goes it seems. Yesterday was the biggest delay in a long time. I might try the Apple store before my AC+ runs out next year.
Hello guys
It seems that I have the same issue as some of you here.
I bought a new iPad mini 5 on 13/5/20 and I have the same problem. I called Apple Support and they offered to do an exchange for me.
I sent it back and got a replacement iPad mini 5 on 19/5/20. Still, the same problem arise. I called Apple Support again and the advisor told me that it seems like a few people are having the same problem. He will check with the engineering team and get back to me. This morning I received an email saying that he has an update for me and he'll be calling me soon.
On side note, when the iPad mini is in recovery mode, there is no delay in the charging. It charges as soon as it is plugged in. I believe that there must be an error on the software side... Still, got to wait for that call.
It seems that I have the same issue as some of you here.
I bought a new iPad mini 5 on 13/5/20 and I have the same problem. I called Apple Support and they offered to do an exchange for me.
I sent it back and got a replacement iPad mini 5 on 19/5/20. Still, the same problem arise. I called Apple Support again and the advisor told me that it seems like a few people are having the same problem. He will check with the engineering team and get back to me. This morning I received an email saying that he has an update for me and he'll be calling me soon.
On side note, when the iPad mini is in recovery mode, there is no delay in the charging. It charges as soon as it is plugged in. I believe that there must be an error on the software side... Still, got to wait for that call.
My new iPad mini 5 does the same thing. It takes anywhere between a few seconds to a minute or 2 to start charging.....
I haven’t experienced any delayed charging on mini 5 yet. But its charging port is unusually tight compared to any of my other iDevices since the 1st day I got it at the end of April of this year. I wonder if the tight charging port is a precursor of this delayed charging problem...
Thinking about it, I noticed a while ago that it looked like there was something in my charger port. At first I thought it was a hair, as it kind of curls up. I couldn’t hoover it out and I checked on a relative’s Mini 5 (though theirs is WiFi and mine Cellular) and it isn’t there. I now think it’s a crack and wonder if that causes the charging delay.
Anyone else?
Anyone else?
Thx for the interesting info, my mini5 delays too & it’s nice to know it’s not defective. & hats off as well, you’ve got an impressive level of patience dealing with overly rude and obnoxious internet urchins.
Same with my mini 5 - I don’t remember it doing this in the past so I wonder if it’s related to one of the recent iOS updates.
I'm glad I Googled this problem. Mine has been doing it as well. I wouldn't count on Apple doing anything about it, and as long as it's not causing problems not worth the time and energy dealing with them.
That actually makes me wonder- does y'alls iPad get fairly warm when charging??
That actually makes me wonder- does y'alls iPad get fairly warm when charging??
Yes if I use it at the same time. Otherwise is a no.
Yes you can fell a little bit but no warm as you describe.
Frank
Hi do you have email where i can stay connected with you for this issue mine also has this issue
just today i got my new ipad mini is this an ios issue