Revision to iPhone Slow Charge
| * Restart your iPhone. This can clear up any minor software hiccups. | |
| * Is your phone also getting really hot? Even if it’s not charging? This might be an issue with software. | |
| - | * If your phone specifically struggles to charge |
| + | * If your phone specifically struggles to charge past 80%, check ''Settings > Battery > Battery Health and Charging'' to see if Optimized Battery Charging is toggled on. This setting prevents the phone from charging to full capacity. This could prolong the longevity of your battery. |
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| * Inspect the port using a flashlight. It is common for bits of lint or rubbish to get caught and compress into the back of the port. | |
| ** 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 |
| + | ** This may limit the amount of contact the charger is actually making with the 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, like a [product|IF145-002|spudger|new_window=true], 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. | |
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