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ipad says not charging when plugged in

Plugged my iPad into the wall and the battery icon says not charging. It's the cable and plug it came with. It gains a tiny bit if I leave it switched off overnight. Is the port going, or the battery?
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charles_rich Oct 21, 2026
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That usually means the charger can't supply enough power, not that something's broken. Very common when it's plugged into a laptop USB port or a small phone brick. Use a proper wall adapter, ideally 20W or more, and it should flip to charging. If it still says not charging on a good adapter, try another cable and have a look in the port with a torch. Pocket lint packs in there and stops the plug seating fully.
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