If your iPhone® is charging slowly, it may appear that you need to replace the battery or even the device. However, there are most likely simpler and less expensive alternatives.
There are several common causes for your iPhone charging more slowly than you would like. They are as follows:
If your iPhone is charging slowly, the first thing you should try is turning it off and back on. Then try charging your iPhone once more.
If your device does not respond, try restarting it. Learn how to force restart your iPhone in our guide.
Examine your charging cable to see if it is loose, disconnected, or damaged. If it’s frayed or the connector is bent, it could be the cause of your iPhone’s slow charging.
To be sure, try charging your phone with a cable borrowed from a friend. If the borrowed cable performs better, it is time to replace your cable.
If it’s not the cable, it could be your charger or the outlet. Try plugging your charger into a different outlet to see if your device charges faster. If that doesn’t work, try another charger—but make sure it’s Apple®-approved. While charging your phone on your laptop is often convenient, using a wall outlet can do so in half the time.
If you’ve been charging your iPhone wirelessly (iPhone 8 and later support wireless charging), try plugging it into a power source with your cable to see if it charges faster. If you’re using an older model wireless charging case, remove your device from the case and use a charger and cable plugged into a wall outlet.
If the port on your device is clogged with dirt and debris, it may cause your iPhone to charge very slowly. If the charging port is dusty, follow our charging port cleaning guide to clean it in a few simple steps. If the charging port appears to be damaged, seek assistance from a professional.
Turning on Airplane Mode before plugging in your iPhone is one way to make it charge faster. This setting allows your phone to charge faster by disabling your device’s connection to mobile and Wi-Fi networks, which consume energy and drain the battery.
Turning your iPhone off completely before charging it should expedite the process even more.
If your device has been sitting in direct sunlight or feels hot to the touch, remove the case and place it somewhere cool before charging it. Heat can damage your battery and impair its charging ability. If your phone stops charging at 80%, it’s probably protecting itself and will resume charging once it’s cooled down.
Updating your iOS® operating system ensures that your iPhone charges quickly and functions properly.
“Why is my iPhone taking so long to charge?” you may be wondering. To charge your device faster, consider purchasing a 12W USB or 18W USB-C power adapter. These are typically included with an iPad, but they can also be purchased separately.
If you’ve tried all of the suggested steps and your iPhone is still charging slowly, perform a factory reset as a last resort. A factory reset on your phone will erase nearly all of the data on your device, so make a backup of everything important first.
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