iPhone plugged in but not charging
It's just lint in the charging port, a broken cable, or a faulty charger. Try a different cable first. It takes 30 seconds and fixes it right away.
Your iPhone not charging is almost never a broken phone or dead battery. It's lint packed into the charging port from being in a pocket, a damaged cable, or a charger that's stopped working. We'll test a few simple things and clean the port if needed.
Risk: Low
⏱ 5-15 minutes
Beginner
⚡ Before you start
- ✓Try a completely different cable. Ideally an official Apple one
- ✓Try a different power adapter or USB port on a computer
- ✓Use a flashlight to look into the charging port and see if there's lint or dust
Fix-IT-Bot will walk you through each step, just tap, no typing needed.
Skip, I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Using a metal object like a pin or SIM tool to clean the port. This bends the pins permanently and turns a quick fix into a port replacement
- Using the same broken cable over and over and damaging the port more and more
- Thinking the battery is dead when it's really just the cable or charger
Signs you need professional help
- You've tried a different cable and adapter and your phone still won't charge, you can see the charging pins inside the port are bent or corroded, or your phone got wet before it stopped charging.
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