Your phone may not be charging due to several common reasons:
- The charging cable could be damaged inside even if it looks fine, have worn-out connectors, or be of low quality. Dirt or debris on the cable connectors can also cause charging issues.
- The charger or power adapter might be malfunctioning, incompatible, or worn out. Using non-original chargers or adapters can cause charging failure.
- The phone's charging port might be dirty or clogged with dust, lint, or debris, preventing a good connection. Physical damage to the port can also be an issue.
- The phone's battery could be degraded, swollen, or damaged, especially for older phones.
- Internal hardware problems like a faulty charging circuit, damaged internal port connectors, or motherboard issues can hinder charging.
- Software glitches or updates sometimes cause charging interruptions and can be resolved with a restart or update.
To troubleshoot:
- Try using a different, good-quality charging cable and charger.
- Inspect and gently clean the charging port with a soft tool.
- Restart the phone.
- Check software updates.
If these steps don't work, the issue may require professional repair or battery replacement. This covers the major reasons why a phone might fail to charge and basic solutions to try first.
