Often the issue is the small metal connector in the USB port, which may be slightly bent in a way that means it doesn’t make proper contact with the charging cable.
To fix this, switch your phone off, and remove the battery if you can.
Then, put your battery back in, power on your device, and try charging again.
Why is my battery percentage going down while charging?
It could be a combination of things. If you do this and it still takes a long time to charge, it is either the cable, the charger (or the device into which you are plugging it for charging), or the iPhone itself. Next, restart your phone. Third, go to Settings -> Battery and scroll down to the Battery Usage section.
What do I do if my phone charger is plugged in but not charging?
1. Clean & Fix Charging Port of Your Phone
- Power off your device and if the battery is removable, remove the battery.
- Get a toothpick or needle and carefully put the toothpick into the charging port.
- Gently level up the tab for a little.
- Connect your phone to a charger and see if it is charging.
How do you fix a phone that wont turn on or charge?
Fix an Android device that won’t charge or turn on
- Use the charger and cable that came with your device.
- Check that the cable is securely connected to the charger and to your device.
- Plug the charger into a wall outlet.
- Check that no accessories, like cases or battery packs, cover your device’s sensors or press its buttons.
Why is my laptop plugged in and not charging?
Plugged in, not charging. If your laptop refuses to charge the battery even though it acknowledges that it’s plugged in, here’s what you need to do: Open the Device Manager by searching for it or right-clicking the Start button and selecting Device Manager.
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