Categories: NewsTechVideo

Apple fixes iPhone XS #ChargeGate with upcoming iOS 12.1 update

The #ChargeGate issue on the iPhone XS and XS Max will be solved very soon. Apple appears to have addressed the issue on its upcoming software update on the latest iOS 12.1 beta update.

Rene from iMore has confirmed the fix on the latest iOS 12.1 Beta 2. He added that there will be no delay or uncertainty of charging when you plug the lightning cable in. The final iOS 12.1 update is expected to be released to the public very soon.

In case you missed it, #ChargeGate is an issue whereby some iPhone XS and XS Max units wouldn’t charge if it’s left in sleep mode for too long. It was speculated that Apple’s new USB Restricted Mode might be the culprit and this is a security feature which prevents anyone from brute-forcing their way in with a hacking box.

We managed to repeat the issue by leaving our iPhone XS locked for an hour. It only starts to charge after we disconnect and reconnect the lightning cable twice without unlocking the device.

In the mean time, affected users are advised to unlock their phones first before plugging the cable in. For those who use wireless charging or check their phones regularly, this might not be a noticeable problem.

[ SOURCE ]

Recent Posts

Proton X90 MC1 now official: Powered by i-GT 4-cylinder turbocharged engine, starts from RM99,800

Proton has officially taken the drapes off the 2026 Proton X90. The newly refreshed D-segment…

12 hours ago

Google Ads to enforce mandatory verification for financial services ads in Malaysia from 14 April

Google has announced new verification requirements for advertisers promoting financial products and services to users…

20 hours ago

Malaysia EV registrations grew 68% YoY in February 2026 despite overall car registrations declining

Malaysia’s electric vehicle (EV) market continued to grow in February 2026 even as overall vehicle…

1 day ago

MGS5 EV CKD now open for booking: More power, better range, lower price

The order books for MGS5 EV CKD are now open after MG Motor Malaysia officially…

1 day ago

JomCharge x DBKL deploy EV Chargers at TK Bakery Bandar Menjalara Kepong, 50% off this weekend

JomCharge x DBKL continue to deploy more street-level EV chargers and the latest location is…

2 days ago

Proton X90 MC1 i-GT to launch on 11 March: Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto confirmed

Proton is set to launch the refreshed version of its D-segment SUV, the X90, on…

2 days ago

This website uses cookies.