SWMBO lifeline is an iPad pro.
Trying to use a magnetic lightening connector to charge it.
(1) Plug connector+magnetic insert into iPad - charges fine.
Leave the tip in the iPad and remove and reattach the magnetic bit as many times as you like, and it connects flawlessly and gives the "ping" to let you know.
Use the ****ing thing for a while, and the magnetic connector stops charging when attached.
Remove the tip and reinsert connected to the magnetic connector. Works fine as per (1)