IPod Only Charges When Syncing

Hi, I have a question: My 5th Gen iPod only charges the battery during synchronization operations. Does anyone know why that might be? Thanks.

so after its done updating it doesn't charge anymore?

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What does that mean when your iPod only charges when you battery dies? (meaning: when my battery isn't dead it wont charge but when the battery is dead thats the only time it will charge)

What does that mean when your iPod only charges when you battery dies? (meaning: when my battery isn't dead it wont charge but when the battery is dead thats the only time it will charge)

- See:
iPod touch: Hardware troubleshooting
- Try another cable. Some 5G iPods were shipped with Lightning cable that were either initially defective or failed after short use.
- Try another charging source
- Inspect the dock connector on the iPod for bent or missing contacts, foreign material, corroded contacts, broken, missing or cracked plastic.
- Make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar

IPod only charges when connect to the Mac

My iPod will only charge when connected to the Mac. It will not charge on any other cable or docking station. And, yes, I have tested the various cables and docking stations with other devices and the issue is clearly only with this one device. I am note sure what generation the device is, but it is old enough that it cannot run iOS 7. It is on iOS 6.1.5.
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Then it seems that the other sources do not work satisfactorily. Do the other charging sources charge other devices?

My Ipod only charge when it's totally drained

When my ipod do charge, it doesn't show up on itune,
and i tired the 5 R'S already
I bought it like 2 month ago
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hmmm thats odd. you should take it into the apple store and have a genius check it out. that doenst sound like normal behaviour at all.
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My 3rd Gen iPod only charges when plugged into computer

I'd greatly appreciate it if someone could help me out with this. My trusty 3rd Generation iPod has never had any problems until just recently. Whenever I plug in my iPod to my Powerbook, it just charges and doesn't even spin the hard drive as if it was connecting to the computer. I'd love to just reformat the stupid thing but I can't as the computer can't find it. And I just bought a brand new Apple iPod Dock-Firewire cable, and nothing new is happening. Still charging but not loading. I've even tried plugging it into my PC in hopes of having it ask me to reformat it, but no luck their either.

I still would not rule out a bad connection cable but it may be the dock connection on the iPod. I would try connecting the iPod to another computer(i.e: take it to the nearest Apple Store).

3rd Gen iPod only charges when plugged into computer

I'd greatly appreciate it if someone could help me out with this. My trusty 3rd Generation iPod has never had any problems until just recently. Whenever I plug in my iPod to my computer, it just charges and doesn't even spin the hard drive as if it was connecting to the computer. I'd love to just reformat the stupid thing but I can't as the computer can't find it. I've reinstalled iTunes several times, uninstalled the firewire card drivers and let Windows reinstall them, but it still doesn't show up. Any ideas on what to do? And yes, I read the "iPod missing in "My Computer" or in iTunes for Windows" help article, and it was of no use to me.
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I still would not rule out a bad connection cable but it may be the dock connection on the iPod. I would try connecting the iPod to another computer(i.e: take it to the nearest Apple Store).

My ipod only works when its being charged!

my ipod only works when its charged. when i unplug it the screen slowly fades out and i can no longer turn it on. and when i connect it to the computer it doesnt even connect! can someone please help me???!!!!
ipod video Windows XP

"my ipod only works when its charged."
Then it sounds like a battery problem.
Try these.
My iPod won't turn on.
iPod has no power and appears frozen.
iPod battery doesn't charge.
If none of the above help, then it may be an issue that requires service.
You can arrange online service here.
Service request.
Or if an Apple store is near you, take it there and have them check your iPod.

What should I do when my ipod 4 only charges when dead and stops at 20%? Please help

So my ipod recently stopped charging properly. It only charges when my ipod dies and stops at 20%. I've only tried one wall charger so far, but could this be a big problem? I've had this ipod for about a year now

The Basic Troubleshooting Steps are:
Restart... Reset... Restore from Backup... Restore as New...
Restart / Reset
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1430
Backing up, Updating and Restoring
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414
If you try all these steps and you still have issues... Then a Visit to an Apple Store or AASP (Authorized Apple Service Provider) is the Next Step...
Be sure to make an appointment first...

TS2771 my ipod used to only charge when it was completely off but now i have to wrap the usb charger around my ipod and it shows the charging but it still doesnt charge

My ipod touch 4th gen used to only charge when it was completely off, but now a week or 2 later i am having to wrap my charger around my ipod to make it start charging but soon enough that still isnt charging.
Any help?
Thank you

Reset the device:
Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button together for at least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
If that doesn't help, tap Settings > General > Reset > Reset All Settings
If nothiing above helped, restore the iPhone to factory settings > Use iTunes to restore your iOS device to factory settings

HT1476 My ipod touch only charges when im not using it, when i use it, it doesnt bring up the charging symbol

My ipod touch only charges when its not in use and doesn't come up with the charging symbol. Please help cheers

First try another charging source. Maybe the source yo are using is not putting out enough pwere when the screen is on.
Next try:
- Reset the iOS device. Nothing will be lost
Reset iOS device: Hold down the On/Off button and the Home button at the same time for at
least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
- Reset all settings
Go to Settings > General > Reset and tap Reset All Settings.
All your preferences and settings are reset. Information (such as contacts and calendars) and media (such as songs and videos) aren’t affected.
- Restore from backup. See:
iOS: How to back up
- Restore to factory settings/new iOS device.

Ipod touch will only charge when I press up on the charger

My ipod isn't recognizing the USB wire properly, and will only charge when I press it in a certain way (where the wire connects to the ipod)
please help!

Have you tried another cable?
Do you have a wall charger? If so, have you used it and tried other outlets?
~Lyssa

Why is it that my iPod only charges while its off when I use my power bar that has a USB thing for my iPod 4g 6.1 When it's on it doesn't charge, but if its turned off completely it charges what has happend?

Why is it that my iPod only charges while its off when I use my power bar that has a USB thing for my iPod 4g 6.1 When it's on it doesn't charge, but if its turned off completely it charges what has happend?.

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My ipod will only charge when i fiddle with it and hold it in a weird position, i've tried a 2 new chargers but i still have the same problem, any ideas what to do?

my ipod will only charge when i fiddle with it and hold it in a weird position, i've tried a 2 new chargers but i still have the same problem, any ideas what to do?

Not Charge
- See:
iPod touch: Hardware troubleshooting
iPhone and iPod touch: Charging the battery
- Try another cable. (is this what you meant by charger?)
- Try another charging source
- Inspect the dock connector on the iPod for bent or missing contacts, foreign material, corroded contacts, broken, missing or cracked plastic.
- Make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar

Please please can some one tell me how do you charge ur ipad with ur laptop. it doesn't chage wen I put use the wire. only charges when I plug the socket in.

please please can some one tell me how do you charge ur ipad with ur laptop. it doesn't chage wen I put use the wire. only charges when I plug the socket in. Iv never used an ipad b4 so don't really know much. Hope some one knowz.

The quickest way (and really the only way) to charge your iPad is with the included 10W or 12W 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.
Apple recommends that once a month you let the iPad fully discharge & then recharge to 100%.
How to Calibrate Your Mac, iPhone, or iPad Battery
http://www.macblend.com/how-to-calibrate-your-mac-iphone-or-ipad-battery/
At this link http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/galaxy-tab-android-tablet,3014-11.html , tests show that the iPad 2 battery (25 watt-hours) will charge to 90% in 3 hours 1 minute. It will charge to 100% in 4 hours 2 minutes. The new iPad has a larger capacity battery (42 watt-hours), so using the 10W charger will obviously take longer. If you are using your iPad while charging, it will take even longer. It's best to turn your new iPad OFF and charge over night. Also look at The iPad's charging challenge explained http://www.macworld.com/article/1150356/ipadcharging.html
Also, if you have a 3rd generation iPad, look at
Apple: iPad Battery Nothing to Get Charged Up About
http://allthingsd.com/20120327/apple-ipad-battery-nothing-to-get-charged-up-abou t/
Apple Explains New iPad's Continued Charging Beyond 100% Battery Level
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
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
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
Install and use Battery Doctor HD
http://itunes.apple.com/tw/app/battery-doctor-hd/id459702901?mt=8
To Extend a Device’s Battery Life, Get to Know It Better
http://tinyurl.com/b67c7xz
iPad Battery Replacement
http://www.apple.com/batteries/replacements.html
In rare instances when using the Camera Connection Kit, you may notice that iPad does not charge after using the Camera Connection Kit. Disconnecting and reconnecting the iPad from the charger will resolve this issue.
 Cheers, Tom

IPod USB charging when iBook/Powerbook is sleeping

Hello all.
We've got two iPods (a 5G and a 4G) and two portable Macs (PowerBook and iBook).
Here's the issue: when our computers are sleeping (ie. the lids are closed), but also plugged into the wall, we could charge our old 4G iPods using the FireWire cables.
Now that one of us has upgraded to a 5G (which doesn't sync through FireWire), and the other has switched to using the USB cable to sync/charge, we've noticed that the iPods don't charge through USB when the computers are asleep but plugged in.
Is this the experience that other iPod/Mac users are having? Is there a way to force the iPods to charge when the computers are sleeping AND powered, or do iBooks and Powerbooks need to be awake to charge an iPod through USB?
I understand why a sleeping iBook or Powerbook that's NOT plugged in wouldn't charge an iPod -- it doesn't with FireWire, after all. But a computer that IS plugged in? How inconvenient if I had to open my computer every time I'm trying to charge up the iPod!
Please advise. Thanks.

Powering a device through the USB bus requires that the CPU on the host machine be active in order to arbitrate power for different devices and warn the operator if a device is drawing too much power from the bus. Since the CPU doesn't do anything while the computer is asleep, devices cannot be powered while the host is asleep. Power used by FireWire devices is drawn directly from the power supply and doesn't need any information from the CPU while the computer is plugged in. When on battery power, FireWire ports are shut off while the computer is asleep to save battery time.
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