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iPhone Won't Charge? How to Fix a Charging Port That's Not Working

You plug in your iPhone and… nothing. No charging symbol, or it charges painfully slowly, or it cuts in and out. Before you assume the worst, know this: the most common cause of an iPhone that won't charge isn't a broken port — it's lint packed into the charging port . This guide takes you through every fix in order, from the 30-second checks to when you genuinely need a repair. Start with the quick checks Try a different cable and adapter. Cables fail internally far more often than ports. Test with a known-good Apple or MFi-certified cable. Try a different power source. Swap the wall outlet, and try a wall adapter instead of a laptop USB port — laptops and some car chargers deliver too little power. Force restart the iPhone. Press and release Volume Up , press and release Volume Down , then press and hold the Side button until the Apple logo appears. This clears software freezes that block charging. Clean the charging port (the #1 real fix) Lint, ...

iPhone Battery Draining Fast? 12 Proven Fixes (2026 Guide)

  Is your iPhone battery draining faster than it used to? Whether it's dropping 20% while sitting in your pocket or dying by mid-afternoon, fast battery drain is one of the most common iPhone problems — and most of the time you can fix it yourself in a few minutes. This guide walks through 12 proven fixes, from quick settings tweaks to knowing exactly when a battery replacement is the real answer. First, check your battery health Before changing any settings, find out whether the problem is software or the battery itself. Go to Settings → Battery → Battery Health & Charging and look at Maximum Capacity . Above 85% – the battery is fine; your drain is almost certainly a software or settings issue (keep reading). 80–85% – noticeable wear; optimising settings will help, but you'll feel the difference. Below 80% – iOS considers the battery worn. If you also see a "Service" message, a battery replacement is the real fix. Fi...