My ipad gen 11 a16 has been charging for over 30 mins but the battery percentage is stuck at 31% and won’t go up. I just bought it 2 days ago. What could be the issue and how can i fix this?
Battery is not going up
Posted on Sep 23, 2026 1:12 PM
My ipad gen 11 a16 has been charging for over 30 mins but the battery percentage is stuck at 31% and won’t go up. I just bought it 2 days ago. What could be the issue and how can i fix this?
Posted on Sep 23, 2026 1:12 PM
Sep 23, 2026 3:08 PM in response to phuonganhnhnh
These support pages should help with troubleshooting battery and charging issues:
Charge and monitor the iPad battery - Apple Support
If your iPad won't charge – Apple Support
Troubleshooting generally requires substitution of the Power Adapter and cable for another known-good item. Most models of iPad require a Power Adapter rated at 12W (i.e., 2.4A @5V) or greater to reliably charge. 5W Power Adapters (1.0A @5V) intended for older models of iPhone are inadequate to charge an iPad; if the iPad charges at all, charging will be very slow. Mamy recent models of iPad are supplied with an Apple 20W USB-C Power Adapter.
Some third-party USB-C power adapters (and portable PowerBanks) may not support USB PD (Power Delivery). Power Delivery mutually negotiates the charging voltage; the source, load and cable are all elements involved in the negotiation protocol. Unless the Power Adapter explicitly supports USB PD, it will almost certainly fail to charge the iPad; proprietary charging standards, such as QC (Quick Charge), are not supported.
Many computer USB ports also cannot source sufficient power to charge an iPad. Unless explicitly designed for charging connected devices, computer USB ports are typically limited to 0.5-1A @5V (i.e., 2.5-5.0W).
If you continue to experience difficulties when using an appropriate Power Adapter of 12W or greater, you might be best advised to seek assistance directly from from Apple Support. You can contact the Support Team using the Support link at top-right or bottom-left of this page. Alternatively, you can initiate and manage your support cases from Apple devices using the excellent Apple Support App. If not already installed, the App can be downloaded from the App Store:
https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-support/id1130498044
You might also visit the Genius Bar at your local Apple Store or Apple Authorised Service Provider (AASP) - where the technicians will be able to test and assess your iPad, Power Adapter and cable(s):
Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple
As suggested by sberman, if purchased directly from Apple, in many countries/regions you have 14 days within which to unconditionally return an undamaged item for exchange or refund. If you are using an appropriate charging source as outlined above - and you believe your new iPad to be defective - you should make use of this opportunity while it remains available to you.
Sep 23, 2026 2:11 PM in response to phuonganhnhnh
See this article.
If your iPad won't charge - Apple Support
If you purchased this iPad brand new in a factory sealed box directly from Apple or an Authorized Apple Retailer, you may exchange it up to fourteen days after purchase.
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256363682