iPhone Not Charging? Fix It in 2 Minutes! (2026 Guide), by Tech Paradise on YouTube. 1 min 56 s.
- Video length
- 1 min 56 s
- Time to do it
- 10 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 10
What you need
Steps
Plug your charger into a different wall socket, ideally one you know works. A dead socket or a switched-off extension lead looks exactly like a broken iPhone.
Swap in a known good cable and adapter one at a time. Test the cable first, then the adapter, so you know which part failed.
Push the cable in firmly and check the screen for the charging bolt. If it only charges at a certain angle, the port or cable is the problem.
Shine a light into the charging port and look for lint, dust or fluff packed at the bottom. This is one of the most common reasons an iPhone stops charging.
Switch the iPhone off, then gently scrape the lint out with a wooden or plastic toothpick. Work along the back wall of the port and never push metal pins inside.
Blow out the loosened dust with short bursts of compressed air, holding the can upright. Keep the nozzle a few centimetres away from the port.
Reconnect the cable and check that the charging symbol appears. If it does, leave it for ten minutes and confirm the battery percentage is climbing.
Try charging wirelessly if your iPhone supports it. A working wireless charge points to a faulty port rather than a faulty battery.
Force restart the iPhone and install any available iOS update. A software glitch can stop charging even when the hardware is fine.
Book a repair with Apple or an authorised service centre if nothing works. Stop using a damaged cable, since a frayed one can overheat.
Tips and common mistakes
Never dig into the charging port with a metal pin, needle or paper clip, as it can short the contacts.
Test one change at a time so you know exactly which cable, adapter or socket was at fault.
A cable that charges other devices can still be worn inside, so try a brand new one before assuming the iPhone is broken.
Clean the port every few months if you carry the phone in a pocket or bag.
Questions
Why does my iPhone show the cable connected but not charging?
Lint in the port or a worn cable is the usual cause. Clean the port and try a different cable before thinking about a repair.
Can I clean the charging port with water or alcohol?
No. Keep liquids out of the port and use only dry tools such as a wooden toothpick or compressed air.
When should I stop trying and get a repair?
If a known good cable, adapter, socket and a clean port all fail, the port or battery likely needs a technician.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
