How do I get my iPhone charger to work again?
What causes an Apple charger to stop working?
Your iOS device might have a dirty or damaged charging port
. Your charging accessory is defective, damaged, or isn't Apple-certified. Your USB charger isn't designed to charge devices.
How do you fix a charger that won't charge?
Why isn't my charger working for my phone?
Why is my phone not charging when I plug it in?
One of the most common causes of charging problems is the
charging port becoming clogged with dirt, dust, or debris
. Dirt or lint can build up inside the charging port and prevent the charging cable from engaging properly with the charging contacts inside the port.
Do iPhone Chargers wear out?
On average, an iPhone charger lasts one year in perfect working condition
. After one year or so, the cable part near the port starts fraying. In extreme cases, the cable sheath may expose the conductors inside. And that's when using that cable becomes dangerous.
Do phone chargers wear out?
Android, Apple, it doesn't matter:
Yes, any charger cord can wear out and lose effectiveness over time
.
How do I know if my charger port is damaged?
- Broken Pins in Phone Charger Port. Similarly, if pins inside the port become broken or bent, correct charging will become impossible. …
- Debris in Phone Charger Port. …
- Charger Cable and Adapter Work With Other Devices. …
- Faulty Phone Charger Adapter. …
- Defective Phone Battery.
How do I clean my iPhone charger port?
Grab a small toothpick, or roll a paper or cotton product into a small tip. Carefully insert the tip into the port and jiggle it to loosen dirt or debris. Give the port another burst of compressed air to help remove anything you've loosened. Reinsert the Lightning connector into the port and turn the phone back on.
How do I fix the charger port on my iPad?
How long do Apple charging cords last?
The main complaint is that the cord just stops working unexpectedly; its lifespan is about
four-to-twelve weeks
. If you're extremely lucky, you'll reach the epic six-month mark, but at that point, you've probably lost the cord anyways.
