If you have a sixth-generation iPad mini that’s been having trouble charging, you might want to upgrade to Apple’s newly-released iPadOS 15.6 operating system.
An internal memo obtained by MacRumors earlier this month noted that some sixth-generation iPad mini units may fail to charge after being updated to iPadOS 15.5. The issue has apparently been fixed with a software update.
The iPadOS 15.6 update includes a fix for the sixth-generation iPad mini wherein a charger or other USB-C accessory might not have been detected under iPadOS 15.5
The full release notes for iPadOS 15.6 include the following:
– iPadOS 15.6 includes enhancements, bug fixes and security updates.
– TV app adds the option to restart a live sports game already in-progress and pause, rewind, or fast-forward
– Fixes an issue where Settings may continue to display that device storage is full even if it is available
– Fixes an issue that may cause braille devices to slow down or stop responding when navigating text in Mail
– Fixes an issue in Safari where a tab may revert back to a previous page
– Fixes an issue where iPad mini (6th generation) may not detect a charger or other USB-C accessory
For users who choose to remain on iPadOS 15.5 for now, restarting the iPad mini and/or disconnecting and reconnecting the charger may temporary solve the issue, but updating to iPadOS 15.6 is necessary for a permanent fix.
Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.
Via MacRumors