Your iPad is an extremely important piece of gadget in your life; of course, you cannot imagine your life without. What if one day, you discover that this little gadget is not charging anymore when you plug it in the wall outlet? Chances are you might panic and call an Apple customer service agent or your tablet insurance company.

But before you do that, there are a few quick fixes you could try out before seeking outside assistance.

·      Check Your Connections

To avoid any embarrassing situation, you must first check two connections; the first one being your lightning cable and the second one being the USB power adapter. Make sure that the lightning cable is firmly connected to the charging port on your iPad and that the USB power adapter is securely plugged into the wall outlet.

Sometimes, dust can accumulate in the charging port of an iPad; blow into the charging port gently to remove any debris. You can also clean the connecting pin of the lightning cable, but make sure that you do it carefully.

·      Reboot Your iPad

An iPad can develop software issues overtime due to regular usage. This happens because the memory cache is full; to clear it, you can reboot your iPad. Hold down the suspend button until the slider appears, and then slide it to turn off the device. After a while, power it back on by holding down the suspend button.

If your iPad still doesn’t charge, you can perform a hard reset. Simply hold down the power button and the home button together, while the device is switched off. Alternatively, you can go to reset under the general tab located in settings. Tap on ‘Erase all Contents and Settings’. Remember that this will delete all of your apps and data, so make a backup before doing so.

·      Downgrade Your iOS

Apple keeps releasing software updates to their operating system and in some cases, certain glitches and bugs might be present that affect the iPad’s charging functionality. You can try downgrading your iOS to the version where your iPad was charging normally. Just ensure that you have a backup on iTunes or iCloud for your data and apps.

·      Test the Cable or Power Adaptor

If you were never using the original Apple adaptor that came with your iPad, you were doing it all wrong. If that’s the case, try charging your gadget with the original adaptor. Or if you were using the original one all along, then try using a different power outlet.

If that doesn’t work, you might need to buy a new adaptor. But before rushing to the nearest mobile store, check your lightning cable as well. Connect your iPad to your laptop or desktop and check whether the lightning bolt symbol appears on the battery meter or not. If it does, the cable is working fine and if it doesn’t, there is something wrong with the cable.

*The information in this blog is designed to provide helpful information on the subjects discussed. Please seek a professional for expert advice as we can not be held responsible for any damages or negative consequences upon following this information.

The UK’s National Mobile Phone Crime Unit has reported that as nearly as 250,000 to 300,000 mobile phones are stolen all over the country annually. Mobile phone theft is on the rise and since a mobile phone has become a part of your daily life, losing one can be disappointing and frustrating. A stolen phone might be used to make fraudulent calls on your behalf or gain access to your personal details. Perhaps, it might be sold in the market to another person who has no idea that the phone is stolen.

There are certain ways you can adopt to avoid being a victim to mobile phone theft; it requires more common sense actually.

·      Hide it from Plain Sight

You might feel the urge to wave or show off your new iPhone 7 or Galaxy S7, but do so at your own peril. As previously mentioned, the first and foremost way to prevent your phone from being stolen is common sense and in such situations, it’s better to get a hold of it. Keep your phone in sight at all times and don’t carry it in your hand for no apparent reason.

If you are carrying a handbag or a satchel, put it in the zipped compartment. Ideally, your bag should be within your reach. If you want to keep it in your pocket, that’s fine, but remember to place it in the front pocket. Furthermore, hold your phone with both hands especially when you are texting or emailing; holding it in one hand makes it easier to be snatched.

You need to be extra careful in specific trouble spots; for example, if you are living in London, the area just outside the London Tube station is a hotspot for phone thieves. Essentially, note down your phone’s information like the IMEI number, your own number, make, model, colour, and your PIN code. This will make it much easier for your phone to be found if it is stolen.

·      Apply a PIN Code

All phones come with the ability to be locked, so it’s better to go in your phone settings and apply a PIN code. Whether it is an alphanumeric password or a 3-digit number, if your phone does get stolen, the thief will be unable to access your private and personal data.

·      Install a Tracker Application

As soon as you purchase a new phone, install a tracking app. Some phones like the iPhone and Android phones have this feature built-in; it allows you to track your phone remotely and with the help of local law enforcement, you can recover it easily.

·      Block International Calls

Thieves can use your phone to conduct fraud and all of those black market operations will be traced back to you. To avoid this, go into your phone settings and disable calls to international and premium rate numbers.

·      Get Your Phone Registered with the Network Carrier

*The information in this blog is designed to provide helpful information on the subjects discussed. Please seek a professional for expert advice as we can not be held responsible for any damages or negative consequences upon following this information.