I saw a charging question about the iPhone in the forum: "My iPhone 5 was working properly for more than 1.5 years.Now, I'm having a few problems with it. iPhone 6 says "its charging but it’s not." This problem is almost common to all smartphone users, so this article gives 9 steps to solve my iphone is not charging.
Way 1: Use the Original Adapter to Charging
- Plug into power
If your iPhone cannot be charged with the current charger, consider using the original power adapter and the included USB cable.
Let it charge for an hour. Some iPhone showing charging but battery percentage not increasing, let it charge for about an hour and check the power of iPhone.
- Replace wall socket
Way 2: Force restart your iPhone
Press and quickly release the Volume Up button. Press and quickly release the Volume Down button. Then press and hold the Power button until the device restarts.
On iPhone 8 or newer version:
- Press and release the volume up button quickly.
- Press and release the volume down button quickly.
- Then, hold down the side button until you see the Apple logo.
On iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus:
Press and hold the power and volume down buttons for at least 10 seconds until you see the Apple logo.
On iPhone 6s and earlier, iPad or iPod touch:
- Hold the power button with the Home button
- Keep holding even when the slider screen appears until the Apple logo comes back on
- The force restart is done.
Way 3: Try the DFU Mode Solve iPhone 6 won't charge and turn off
DFU mode is a state where you can connect your iPhone to iTunes, but it won't load the iPhone OS or boot loader. DFU means device firmware update. DFU mode is usually only used for advanced purposes. The main reason for accessing DFU mode on iPhone is to update or change the firmware and iOS on the device.
How to put your iPhone into DFU mode:
DFU mode on iPhone 8 and iPhone X:
- Connect iPhone X or iPhone 8 to iTunes
- Turnoff your iPhone X or iPhone 8
- Press and hold the volume down button on the left side of your iPhone while still holding down the on/off button and continue to hold the two buttons for 10 seconds (if you see the Apple logo, you will need to reboot)
- Release the on/off button, but continue to hold the volume down button for about 5 seconds (if you see the "Insert iTunes" interface, then you need to restart)
- If the screen stays black, your iPhone should now be in DFU mode
DFU Mode on iPhone 7 (iPhone 6s and earlier, including iPhone SE:
- The same steps to connect to iTunes
- Turnoff your iPhone
- Press and hold the on/off button on the top at least 3 seconds
- Slide the slider to turn off the power to the right
- Press and hold down the on/Off button on the top of iPhone for 3 seconds
- Press and hold down the Home while still holding down the on/Off button
- Keep holding both buttons down for 10 seconds
- Let go of the on/Off Button but keep holding the Home button for about 5 seconds
- If the screen stays black, it means you be in DFU mode
Way 4: My iPhone Won't charge after Update
The iPhone cannot be charged after updating:
If no methods can fix the iPhone charging problem, try restoring it to factory. This process deletes all information and settings on your device.
You can restore iPhone to factory by following these steps:
- If you want to save the information in the iPhone, please backup the data
- Download and install the latest version of iTunes on computer
- Launch iTunes and connect to iPhone on your computer
- Select the device shown in iTunes
- In the "Summary" panel, click "Restore iPhone..." and then click "Restore" again to confirm the action
iTunes will delete all data on the device and restore it to factory settings. And you can restore your backup to your iPhone and recover your data.
Way 5: Clean iPhone Charging Port
Your iOS device may have a dirty or damaged charging port and your charging accessory is defective, damaged or not certified by Apple.
- Clear any debris from the charging port on the bottom of the device
- Disassemble to remove parts that may be corroded by charging related parts on the motherboard
- Restart iOS device
- Then use the original data cable to charge the iPhone
Way 6: iPhone doesn't Fully Charge to 100%
Apple officials have confirmed that if the iPhone gets hot when charging. If it is too hot, to extend battery life,the phone may stopp charging at 80 percent. The iPhone will recharge when the temperature drops. Try moving the iPhone and charger to a cooler surroundings to resolve.
Probably because of some software restrictions related to iPhone charging.
Way 7: Replace Battery or Broken Charging
If the iPhone has not been used for too long, and the battery is completely exhausted,the battery damage is very serious. At this time, the iPhone may not be able to charge when plugged in. Need professional maintenance to replace. You can also buy the original battery, you can replace it yourself to save battery maintenance costs.
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Way 8: Uncertified iPhone Charger
Your iphone 6 not charging because of the dirty or damaged charging port, and your charging accessory is defective, damaged or not certified by Apple.
You need to do:
1) Remove debris from the charging port on the bottom of the iphone.
2) Restart your iOS device.
3) Try using a original USB cable or charger.
4) Make sure you have the latest version of iOS.
5) Please contact Apple Support to set up the service.
Way 9: iPhone not Charging after Water Damage
Make sure your phone has dropped or water damage. If it is, it is probably a liquid damage. (this may be the reason why is your iphone not charging)
If any liquid meets boards or some connecting cables, it can cause many irreversible failures. It may not be solved simply by replacing the battery. You may need to disassemble more parts to determine the parts that are eroded by the liquid.
So, you can dry the charging port and putting it into a bowl of rice, you can’t do anything about because these connections are spoilt.
Summary:
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