Charging our phones is a part of our daily routine; so when the process goes awry, there is a feeling of confusion. You have done everything the way you usually do, using the same outlet, cable, and a power adapter. So why isn`t your iPhone charging, or why is the charge stopping at a certain point?
Before deciding that there is something wrong with your battery and contact Apple Support, let’s go through a troubleshooting exercise to determine why your iPhone isn’t charging. To get things started let’s analyze a few of the common reasons why you may be struggling with your iPhone charge, and why the cause will likely be something other than a broken or dead battery.
CHECK YOUR OUTLET OR POWER SOURCE
This reason seems too simple to be worth trying, but the simple things fix so many issues that they are never worth passing over. First, you need to check the wall plug that your lightning cable fits into. Check that the USB connection connects firmly since over time they can work loose. To test the wall socket itself, it is always worth plugging in a second device. If it begins to charge, then you know for sure that the fault lies somewhere else.
If your phone was plugged into another device, rather than an outlet, find out the amperage of the device you are attempting to charge from. When you have your lightning cable plugged into the port of your car or keyboard or something of a low amperage, your iPhone may charge slowly or not at all. Try plugging into a higher amperage source like an outlet or a USB port on your laptop or desktop.
CHECK THE BOTTOM OF YOUR IPHONE
If your phone isn’t charging and your outlet is working, the next most common issue is, believe it or not, dirt. If your USB cable or lightning dock can’t make proper contact with your USB port due to a buildup of pocket lint, then your iPhone won’t be able to charge.
This is one reason that people overlook. However, when you think about the reason for it, it becomes obvious why you should check it. Your phone stays most of the time deep in your pocket which makes it the perfect place for all kinds of the small pieces of debris to gather. As time goes by the buildup will become such that it forms an impenetrable boundary between the gold contacts on the lightning cable and the contacts inside the iPhone’s socket.
If you can charge your iPhone by moving the lightning connector around once it is plugged in, then there is a very high possibility that this is the source of those charging issues.
USB POWER ADAPTERS
Whichever kind of USB power adapters you are using, follow these tips to check if your adapter is the reason of your iPhone not charging.
- Control your power adapter for any signs of damage: any bent, corroded, or missing components.
- Ensure that the adapter you are using is an Apple product by looking for the product description and Apple logo. Apple’s iPhone accessories undergo safety and reliability testing that off-brand products may not.
- Swap out the adapter you are using with another one. If your iPhone starts charging, you have found your culprit.
LIGHTNING CABLES
If you have an iPhone 5 or a later version, you use a Lightning Cable to charge. The next step in our troubleshooting exercise is checking to make sure that this cable is operational.
The two main spots to check are the gold electrical contacts on the end of the lightning connector and the cable. Inspect the connector as any damage makes it more difficult for the contacts to touch the matching parts on your iPhone’s socket. Start with the electrical contacts: look for any cracks, bends, or deep scratches.
Next, check the cable for damages such as rips or fraying, feel along the cable to check if any sections seem deflated or loose; this may indicate breakage of the cable inside the sheath.
Then go along the length of the cable and look for any splits or pinches in the line. The inner parts of your cable may have short-circuited that could result in no power getting to your iPhone battery.
Use a different lightning cable and try to charge your iPhone with it. If your iPhone begins to charge, it is time for a new cable.
SOFTWARE UPDATE
When you plug your iPhone into charge, hardware components, charging accessories, and software all work together to enable the charge to go forward. With all kinds of software and app updates bombarding your iPhone all the time, it isn’t surprising if it needed the occasional reset to knock itself out of its unintended confused state.
If your iPhone needs a software update, it may charge slowly or not at all. So if your iPhone still is not charging, make sure you have updated your iOS recently, and that your model of iPhone is compatible with the newest updates.
STOPPED CHARGE
If your iPhone stops charging at 80 percent, that is due to software that may restrict charging above this amount. This is a safeguard designed to extend iPhone battery life and keep your device from overheating during charging. If this appears to be the problem with your phone, charge it in a cooler location or remove it from its case while it charges.
CONCLUSION
Hopefully one of these methods works to get your iPhone charging again, but if not, you should contact Apple Support for professional help with your problem. If your iPhone is still under warranty, or if you possess AppleCare, this appointment will be free, unless you have voided your warranty in some way. If you are out of Apple warranty, consider making an appointment with Rocketfix to get on spot assistance from a certified technician.
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