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Having problems charging your iPhone?
« on: August 06, 2018, 06:06:04 PM »
It could be the "USB Restricted" mode that is On by default. Here's a TidBITS article describing why Apple created it and how it protects your iDevice. It also describes how to disable this mode, if you are being bothered by it.
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Re: Having problems charging your iPhone?
« Reply #1 on: August 07, 2018, 12:31:13 PM »
I read a similar article at another "Apple" site about a week ago, and that's when I figured out why I could no longer charge my iPhone in my car. 😡 At the time I was traveling and really needed my phone and there it was just draining away and I'm concerned and about to drive to the Verizon store (where I bought my iPhone). At my last stop I was able  to make a short phone call (with 12% battery), and then I was on my way home. Since it was daylight and almost rush hour, I knew there would be plenty of other cars/people around if I needed help, so I skipped Verizon.

While I understand the security issues behind this, it sure was frustrating and scary. Now when I travel, I turn this option off, and then turn it back on when I’m home and driving local.