iPhone not charging or charging slowly? Whether you’re having issues with a particular charging cable, multiple cables/chargers, wireless charging, or intermittent trouble, read on for 6 solutions to fix an iPhone that won’t power up normally. We’ll also look at what to do if your iPhone stops charging at 80%.
iPhones use a Lightning or USB-C cable to charge which is reversible, so you can use either side of the cable. And if you have an iPhone 8 or later, you can also charge wirelessly. Binoculars Pvs31 Night
Below we’ll cover the most common issues that can keep your iPhone from charging as designed.
Note: Modern iPhones do not come with a power brick in the box. The 20W power adapter sold separately (or from third parties) fast charges iPhone. If you use a less powerful one it will charge more slowly.
If your iPhone still isn’t charging or responding to the force restart, head to an Apple Store, Apple Authorized Service Provider, or get in touch with Apple Support.
If you notice your iPhone stops charging at 80%, that’s a feature called optimized battery charging that helps reduce battery aging. But it is possible to turn off the feature.
Head to the Settings app > Battery > Battery Health > and toggle off Optimized Battery Charging. Read more about the feature in our full explainer:
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