If you plug your phone in and it doesn’t charge well or at all, don’t assume the worst right away. It could be a problem with the battery, the charger, or the phone itself. But what to do before you draw the worst conclusions and consider replacing it with a new one? Mishaps while charging a cell phone are the most common. They usually relate to the hardware you are using. A charging problem will prevent you from using your device until you fix it. Check out the solutions to this problem that many users face, especially those who use older phones. Here are some tips to deal with it

Why does a smartphone stop charging?

Charging your phone is an action that almost everyone has to do at least once a day. But if it doesn’t charge, it can get boring quickly, and it’s even more annoying if it only charges a few times. This means that it is not broken, but probably something is wrong. There are several causes for this problem, most of which have simple solutions. If your phone is charging only a few times, it means that the battery is good.

  • The charging cable does not work or is partially broken

The most common reason why a smartphone charges only half the time is the charging cable. It may be partially damaged in some places, even if you don’t notice it.

  • The charger can also be broken

This is rarer but check it with another charger as well. This device usually doesn’t break and then work. If it’s broken, it won’t work. Trying a different charger is an option, although this is not usually the cause of this problem.

  • The phone’s USB port is dirty

If you try other cables and still have the same problem, the problem may be with the port. It doesn’t have to be broken; it can just be dirty. It’s perfectly normal for dust and small lint to accumulate in the connector. When this dirt accumulates, you may not be able to charge your phone sometimes. The solution is also simple, you need to take an object with a fine tip (such as a toothpick). Do not use metal objects as you will damage your device. Clean the port and make sure that no dirt is left behind. It is best to turn off the device while cleaning.

  • Your port may be defective

If no cable is charging and you have cleaned the port thoroughly, the problem is with the USB port, it is probably defective. In this case, there is nothing you can do. You need to repair it at a repair shop, which usually charges you little for this repair.