Revision to iPhone Slow Charge
| ** Check the fit of your cable. Does the lightning plug sit flush with the bottom of the phone? It should. If it sits askew, or there’s a gap where you can still see the metal of the charger, a good cleaning is in order. | |
| ** This may limit the amount of contact the charger is actually making with the port, therefore . Think of it like a hose, a narrower hose will not | |
| - | ** If your charge port has signs of burn or corrosion, skip ahead to [[iPhone Slow Charge#Section_Faulty_Lightning_Port|Faulty Lightning Port]. |
| + | ** If your charge port has signs of burn or corrosion, skip ahead to the [[iPhone Slow Charge#Section_Faulty_Lightning_Port|Faulty Lightning Port section]]. |
| * If there is debris in the port, use a toothpick or other non conductive probe to clear it. Insert the point straight to the back and gently scrape out residual debris. Be mindful of the pins and pay attention to the corners. | |
| * If a toothpick is too large, try splitting the tip with a knife. Half a toothpick can usually reach the most recessed crevices of a charge port. | |
| == Buggy Software == | |
| - | Poorly optimized or buggy software can be a battery killer. If the onset of your battery issue is sudden, it may be that an app updated or your phone installed a patch. The newer version could contain features that are more resource intensive, or |
| + | Poorly optimized or buggy software can be a battery killer. If the onset of your battery issue is sudden, it may be that an app updated or your phone installed a patch. The newer version could contain features that are more resource intensive, or a bug which unintentionally runs your battery dry. If your phone is consuming a lot of energy, it will appear to be charging slowly because the rate of power consumption is close to the rate of charge. You may also notice that your phone is especially warm in this case. |
| * Have any apps updated recently? In the App Store, select your profile by tapping your profile avatar in the upper right corner (it will be your initials if you never set an image). Apps in need of update will be shown here under the "Personalized Recommendations" settings. Recently updated apps will be listed beneath those. | |
| * Perform a visual inspection of the device’s internals. Look for any sign of damage. | |
| ** Faults in the lightning port assembly can often be attributed to liquid entry. Despite water resistance, there are many potential entry points along the bottom of the phone. | |
| - | * Be sure to source replacement [link|https://www.ifixit.com/Parts/iPhone/Cables?q=dock|charge |
| + | * Be sure to source replacement [link|https://www.ifixit.com/Parts/iPhone/Cables?q=dock|charge port assemblies] from reputable vendors or splurge for the higher quality part. Substandard third party replacements are rampant. |
| == Faulty Battery == | |
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