{"id":3892,"date":"2020-07-13T07:07:24","date_gmt":"2020-07-13T07:07:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.esrgear.com\/blog\/?p=3892"},"modified":"2020-07-13T07:25:35","modified_gmt":"2020-07-13T07:25:35","slug":"how-can-i-fix-my-iphone-not-charging-when-plugged-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/devtest.esrgear.com\/blog\/how-can-i-fix-my-iphone-not-charging-when-plugged-in\/","title":{"rendered":"How Can I Fix My iPhone not Charging When Plugged in?"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re an iPhone user you probably have, at least once, run into a problem which isn\u2019t exactly classified as uncommon; your iPhone won\u2019t Charge!\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>Yes. Even when plugged into a charging cable that\u2019s connected to your power outlet, your iPhone isn\u2019t showing any notification that your phone is getting any juice. Well, there\u2019s no need to panic, yet.<\/p>\n

Is your\u00a0iPhone not charging when plugged in<\/b><\/strong>? Before you start getting anxious about what\u2019s wrong, there\u2019s a few things you can do which have a probability of working in your favor. And being fair, these steps are also fairly simple.<\/p>\n

Before we get to the tips and tricks you can use to check why is your\u00a0iPhone not charging when plugged in, it\u2019s equally important to understand why the problem is occurring in the first place to begin with. If your iPhone won\u2019t charge<\/strong>, it could be due to one or more of the following reasons:<\/p>\n

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  1. Electricity Problems<\/u><\/strong>: There might be a problem with electricity because of which the current is not reaching your iPhone.<\/li>\n
  2. Compromised Charging Components<\/u><\/strong>: It\u2019s possible that the charging components of your phone are not performing optimally. This could be due to damage or poor maintenance of your iPhone.<\/li>\n
  3. Water Damage<\/u><\/strong>: It\u2019s possible that due to your iPhone\u2019s direct exposure to water has caused dampness which has led to corrosion of the circuitry. The charging port is one of the few places where the circuitry is completely exposed.<\/li>\n
  4. Software issues<\/u><\/strong>: Sometimes, an older software version of your iPhone can reflect on the physical performance of your iPhone.<\/li>\n
  5. Your phone is overheating<\/u><\/strong>: According to the iPhone manufacturer, Apple, the charging might get limited to 80% in case your phone is overheating. In this case, the charging will normalize when the phone cools down.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Now, moving onto the tips to fix the issue, there\u2019s a variety of things you can do if youriPhone won\u2019t charge:<\/p>\n

    1. Check the connections<\/u>:<\/strong>
    \nIt\u2019s quite possible that the current isn\u2019t reaching the charging port. So, for starters, you can try a couple of different power outlets. Sometimes, it\u2019s difficult to detect if a power outlet is not firm enough. You can also check if the charging cable is properly plugged into the charger on one end and into the charging port of your iPhone on the second. Also try putting in the charging cable without the phone case if you have any on. That also interferes with the charging port sometimes. Placing your phone with the screen-side up will also help towards charging.<\/p>\n

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    2. Equipment Quality<\/u>:<\/strong>
    \nIt\u2019s important to realize that you should never engage in using products which are not certified by Apple. This doesn\u2019t mean that you can\u2019t charge your iPhone with any cable except the original Apple cables. Just make sure that they\u2019re certified. Same goes for the charger. We recommend using a Qi-certified charger. Any certified charger or cable will have a label on it which says \u201cMade for iPhone\u201d. Those cheaper cables aren\u2019t worth it if you look at it for the longer run. Also make sure that the equipment you are using is not damaged in any way or form.<\/p>\n

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    3. Resetting your Phone<\/u>:<\/strong>
    \nTry doing a hard reset on your phone if the above two tips check out but your iPhone is still not charging. Below are the protocols you can use to restart your iPhone:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    iPhone<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nProtocol<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    6S, 6S Plus, SE, and older models<\/strong><\/td>\nPress and hold the home<\/u>\u00a0button and the power<\/u>\u00a0button simultaneously for a few seconds. Ultimately, the Apple logo will appear on the screen. The you can release both buttons.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    7 and 7 Plus<\/strong><\/td>\nPress and hold the volume down<\/u>\u00a0button and the power<\/u>\u00a0button simultaneously for a few seconds. Ultimately, the Apple logo will appear on the screen. The you can release both buttons.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    8, 8 Plus, X, XS, XS Max, and XR<\/strong><\/td>\nThis is a 3 step procedure:<\/p>\n

    1. Press and release the volume up<\/u>\u00a0button, promptly.<\/p>\n

    2. Press and release the volume down <\/u>button, promptly.<\/p>\n

    3. Press and hold the power<\/u>\u00a0button (On the iPhone X, this is also called the side button). Ultimately, the Apple logo will appear on the screen. The you can release the button.<\/p>\n

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    It\u2019s important to make sure that the first 2 steps are being performed very quickly and holding the power button for a sufficient amount of time when it comes to the iPhone 8 and iPhone X. This entire procedure can take up to 20 seconds sometimes or even more!<\/i><\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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    4. It\u2019s Warranty time<\/u>:<\/strong>
    \nAlso, it\u2019s important to remember that the phone you bought came with a warranty along with all the accessories that came in the iPhone box. However, for this option to be valid, just make sure that your iPhone cable is in a good enough shape. If it is, Apple will replace your cable, for FREE! You can do this by setting up a return on the website for Apple support! Or just use the genius bar after calling your nearest Apple store. If your time is valuable and limited, a prior appointment will help!<\/p>\n

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    5. Software update<\/u>:<\/strong>
    \nIf you\u2019re using an older version of iOS, try updating the software. Sometimes, this can help as well. This would be healthy for overall performance of your iPhone as well.<\/p>\n

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    6. Clean the charging port<\/u>:<\/strong>
    \nLet\u2019s move on to the more hardcore things. Grab a toothbrush (make sure that it is completely dry and doesn\u2019t have even the slightest dampness on it!) and clean the inside of the charging port. Sometimes dirt ends up accumulating at the charging port which doesn\u2019t allow electricity conduction. This tip will help clean the electric terminals and also applies to the terminals on the charging cable. You can invest in anti-static brushes as well since they\u2019re very cheap. But a toothbrush will work too.<\/p>\n

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    7. DFU Mode<\/u>:<\/strong>
    \nApart from repair, this is the last thing you can do. A DFU restore sometimes helps springing a non-functional iPhone back to being functional. This potential fix however, will erase everything in your phone and restore it to factory settings. So bear that consequence in mind. This restore will also fix any software issues in you iPhone if there are any.<\/p>\n

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