HT201210 Ipad not charging or updating

My ipad won't charge when plugged into the wall and is only on 1% battery. It says it is due for a software update but the battery dies even when plugged in when it is almost updated, any ideas how to get past this?

So you are saying that you went weeks in between battery charges on your iPad? Maybe I am misreading your post but if I'm reading correctly, you may just have a really dead battery. The first thing I would suggest is to plug the device back into the mains and leave it plugged in for at least 30-45 minutes and then see if you still get the not charging message.
If you still get "not charging" maybe you could try a different cable with the power adapter or borrow another power adapter and/or cable to see if your power adapter and/or cable is causing the problem. If you do this and still have no success, I would contact Apple, go to an Apple Store or take it back to wherever you bought it and get a replacement.

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Your computer USB port typically provides only 2.5W of power. iPads require 10-12W of charging power. That's why you get the "Not Charging" message. However, the iPad is charging, but much slower. There's no way to stop it.
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The last two days i notices my iPad not charging any more. Eventhough when pluging it into the A/C outlet it would show on the small top right icon, that it's charging, but the battery status renmained at 10% or so... now the battery seems totally drained and i can even restart it.
I also tried using my iPhone A/C adaptor as well as directly charging it from my notebook USB... nothing...death...
Any one knows what to do?
thx guyy.

Turn your iPad all the way off. Then plug it into the A/C outlet with the adaptor that came with your iPad. Since your battery level is so low, it may take a while for it to have enough juice to power on. Your notebook USB and iPhone charger probably don't have enough power to charge the iPad. Don't use them in the future for charging.

Has anyone ever experienced the situation where plugging in the USB connector to the charging source (high-power USB port or Apple charger) halfway, then pressing it in firmly, results in the iPad not charging?

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Otherwise, opening and repairing the phone takes some tech knowledge that can't be relayed here. Apple doesn't repair phones other than replacing batteries (not inconceivable that you have a bad battery), but offers "out-of-warranty" replacement (refurb) phones for $149 (US). 3rd party iPhone repair centers may be able to fix it for less. Google to find them,
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See the User Guide, Appendix B.

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I have tried the Home and Sleep button suggestion also from other users. Nothing worked for me. Any advice would help.

Hey Rajibfromnj,
I see that you are experiencing an issue with charging your iPad. Here is an article for you that will help you address this issue:
Get help with hardware features on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts2802
Thanks for coming to the Apple Support Communities!
Cheers,
Braden

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http://ipad.about.com/od/iPad_Troubleshooting/ss/What-To-Do-When-Your-Ipad-Wo-No t-Turn-On.htm
iOS: Not responding or does not turn on
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3281
iPad Frozen? How to Force Quit an App, Reset or Restart Your iPad
http://ipadacademy.com/2010/11/ipad-frozen-how-to-force-quit-an-app-reset-or-res tart-your-ipad
iPad: Basic troubleshooting
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3274
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So you are saying that you went weeks in between battery charges on your iPad? Maybe I am misreading your post but if I'm reading correctly, you may just have a really dead battery. The first thing I would suggest is to plug the device back into the mains and leave it plugged in for at least 30-45 minutes and then see if you still get the not charging message.
If you still get "not charging" maybe you could try a different cable with the power adapter or borrow another power adapter and/or cable to see if your power adapter and/or cable is causing the problem. If you do this and still have no success, I would contact Apple, go to an Apple Store or take it back to wherever you bought it and get a replacement.

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Between my wife and myself we have 4 iPads (two are minis) and over the last few months they have all started displaying the "not charging" flag up by the battery icon. They will charge fine when turned off (although I have no idea if the rate of charge is standard in that case). I am using all 2.1A chargers so I assume that the potential is there (haven't really measured them), and have probabl changed out most of the cables to non-Apple cords (I can't tell them apart in most cases). I am suspicious of two things: iOS updates that have had some charging effect, and the use of non-Apple cords.
I've tried the reset as described in other posts related to this condition, but without success.
Is there something that I should know?

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The quickest way (and really the only way) to charge your iPad is with the included 10W or 12W (5W on Mini) USB Power Adapter. iPad will also charge, although more slowly, when attached to a computer with a high-power USB port (many recent Mac computers) or with an iPhone Power Adapter (5W). When attached to a computer via a standard USB port (2.5W, most PCs or older Mac computers) iPad will charge very slowly (but iPad indicates not charging). Make sure your computer is on while charging iPad via USB. If iPad is connected to a computer that’s turned off or is in sleep or standby mode, the iPad battery will continue to drain.
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How to Calibrate Your Mac, iPhone, or iPad Battery
http://www.macblend.com/how-to-calibrate-your-mac-iphone-or-ipad-battery/
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Apple: iPad Battery Nothing to Get Charged Up About
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http://www.macrumors.com/2012/03/27/apple-explains-new-ipads-continued-charging- beyond-100-battery-level/
New iPad Takes Much Longer to Charge Than iPad 2
http://www.iphonehacks.com/2012/03/new-ipad-takes-much-longer-to-charge-than-ipa d-2.html
Apple Batteries - iPad http://www.apple.com/batteries/ipad.html
iPhone: Hardware troubleshooting (Power/Battery section also applies to iPad)
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2802
Extend iPad Battery Life (Look at pjl123 comment)
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3921324?tstart=30
New iPad Slow to Recharge, Barely Charges During Use
http://www.pcworld.com/article/252326/new_ipad_slow_to_recharge_barely_charges_d uring_use.html
iPad: Charging the battery
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4060
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http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/articles/comments/best-practices-for-ipad-batte ry-charging/
Tips About Charging for New iPad 3
http://goodscool-electronics.blogspot.com/2012/04/tips-about-charging-for-new-ip ad-3.html
How to Save and Prolong the battery life of your new ipad
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4480944?tstart=0
Prolong battery lifespan for iPad / iPad 2 / iPad 3: charging tips
http://thehowto.wikidot.com/prolong-battery-lifespan-for-ipad
iPhone, iPod, Using the iPad Charger
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4327
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IPad Not Charging w/ 10 watt non-Apple USB charger

Yes, I've read that the iPad requires a 10 watt charger. I have the original iPad 10W USB charger, and also a high quality 10W USB charger that came with my HP TouchPad. When using the TouchPad charger - which is rated for 5V @ 2A (10W) the iPad says "Not Charging."
Why is that? The TouchPad charger works perfectly with every other USB-powered device I own: hard drives, cameras, phones, TouchPad, etc. The cable works fine with the Apple OEM iPad charger; but stops working when connected to the non-Apple-OEM 10 watt charger. Does the OEM charger send a signal that tells the iPad to charge? Dell power adapters do this (annoyingly). Does Apple do it too? I haven't seen any disclosure of such signals from Apple.
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Bsanders, I've had the EXACT same experience you describe using as you note a very high quality HP Touchpad 10W, 5V USB charger, whether I use the Apple or a 3rd party cable. Despite what Nathan says, I have also had the same experience ("Not Charging" message) using other 3rd party, same voltage if lower wattage, USB chargers that Nathan suggests should work. Only my Apple charger will work and give a prompt charge and there is no specification reason the 10W HP USB charger shouldn't. I am not cutting a cost corner here, rather, I prefer the HP charger design as superior (smaller, same power, smaller interchangeable/twist-on international supply prongs, packs better, black color). I strongly suspect there IS some type of proprietary signal or cabling involved to push users to Apple chargers only. I would ask Nathan to dig a bit deeper for an explanation or workaround. Thanks

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HT201210 Ipad not charging or updating

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