If your iPhone won’t charge, it might be because the charging port is filled with dirt and grime. Often, we put our phones in places where they are bound to get dusty or wet, and this makes the charging port more susceptible to bacteria and germs. If your iPhone won’t charge, it could be for one of several reasons. There are several solutions to fix this issue quickly and easily. Let’s explore how you can troubleshoot your iPhone so that it will charge again.
Check the charging cable
The first thing you should do is check the charging cable. Make sure that the cable is not frayed or cracked. If it is, then you will need to replace it. The charging cable should also be plugged into the wall outlet. If it is not plugged in or if it is plugged into a USB port on your computer, it will not charge your iPhone.
Check the wall outlet
If the charging cable is plugged into the wall outlet, then you should check the wall outlet. The wall outlet might be faulty and not providing enough power to charge your iPhone. Try another wall outlet to see if that resolves the problem.
Reset your iPhone
Next, you can reset your iPhone. This will cause your iPhone to reboot and start from scratch. Make sure that you back up all your data before you reset your iPhone. Resetting your iPhone will not delete your data. To reset your iPhone, press and hold the “Home” and “Power” buttons for about 15 seconds. When you see the Apple logo appear, you can release the buttons. This is usually all it takes to reset your iPhone and get it charging again. This can also reset your network settings and cause you to lose your WiFi login information. Be sure to write down your login information before you reset your iPhone.
Clean the charging port
If resetting your iPhone did not work, then you should clean the charging port on your iPhone. First, unplug the charging cable from the wall outlet, and then unplug the charging cable from your iPhone. Next, use a toothpick or needle to clean the inside of the charging port on your iPhone. Be careful, however, to avoid damaging the charging port. Once the charging port is clean, plug the charging cable back into your iPhone and plug the cable into the wall outlet. If this does not work, then try the next two troubleshooting steps.
Check for diagnostics tests
If the charging port is clean and the charging cable is plugged in but your iPhone still will not charge, then you should check for diagnostics tests. If you plug in your iPhone to a computer, you will see options to “Trust” or “Don’t Trust” your iPhone. If you cannot see this or if “Don’t Trust” is selected, then there is a problem with your iPhone. If your iPhone has a diagnostics test, then you can run that test to see what the problem is and how to fix it. To do this, plug your iPhone into a computer using a USB cord. Make sure that you do not plug the USB cord into a USB hub.
Re-sync your iOS device with iTunes
If there are diagnostics tests on your iPhone and you have run them, but the iPhone still will not charge, then you should re-sync your iPhone with iTunes. Make sure that you have the latest version of iTunes installed. Try plugging your iPhone into your computer without starting the iTunes program. If there is a prompt to “Trust” your iPhone, click “Trust.” If there is not a prompt but you can see your iPhone plugged into your computer, click “Sync” to start the synchronization process. If you see a prompt to “Trust” your iPhone, click “Trust.”
Try a different USB cord and wall outlet
If re-syncing your iPhone with iTunes and plugging your iPhone into a different wall outlet with a different USB cord does not work, then there is a problem with your iPhone. There might be something wrong with the charging port or something wrong with the internal circuitry of your iPhone. If you have tried all the troubleshooting steps and your iPhone still does not charge, then you should contact your iPhone provider. They will be able to help you determine what the problem with your iPhone is and how to fix it.
Conclusion
If your iPhone won’t charge, then it’s probably because there’s something wrong with the charging port. The charging port is where you plug in your charging cable. If it’s clogged with dirt, dust, and grime, you won’t be able to charge your iPhone. The best way to clean out the charging port is with a toothpick. Once you’ve cleaned the port out, plug the charging cable back in, and your iPhone should start charging again. If none of these tips work, you may need to take your iPhone to the Apple store to get it fixed.