A phone or tablet feature that has completely stopped should be checked for a disabled permission or setting before assuming hardware failure. For iPhone MagSafe charging, first remove the case, center the phone and test the puck with the specified adapter at room temperature.
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- iPhone MagSafe charging with this exact failure state
- Diagnosis across phone temperature and case alignment versus puck, adapter and outlet
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0 of 4 completedCapture the exact failure state
ReversibleCheck whether the feature is grayed out, missing from settings entirely, or present but unresponsive when used. Expected behavior: align, authenticate and charge at the supported rate without excess heat.
Isolate the component boundary
ReversibleRemove the case, center the phone and test the puck with the specified adapter at room temperature. Test the same feature in a different app that uses it, and with recently installed apps disabled or in Safe Mode. Boundary to separate: phone temperature and case alignment versus puck, adapter and outlet.
Correct only the proven cause
ReversibleReplace the failed adapter/puck or use a compatible case and cooler location. Re-enable the permission or setting, or update/reinstall the one app where it fails.
Verify and stop safely
ReversibleConfirm the feature works from a cold restart in at least two different apps. Stop for swelling, burning odor, melted insulation or persistent overheating.
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