An iPhone should charge whenever you connect it to a compatible power source. If your iPhone Only Charges When Dead, however, something may be interfering with the normal charging process. The problem can be confusing because the device may appear to charge after the battery reaches 0%, yet refuse to charge properly while it is still powered on.
This unusual behavior can result from something...
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