What to do if the wire does not charge your iPhone

Hello! There is one more problem on the current agenda. What to do (or not do) when your iPhone won't charge? In this article we will look at the probable prerequisites for this and try to find a solution for each of them. BYPASSING PASSWORD IN iOS 10 or what to do if you forgot. So, if your iPhone has finished charging, sit back and read until the very end... I'm sure one of the tips below will help you.

As you have already figured out, there are more than several circumstances why an iPhone may not charge. Below I have collected the most common of them. Let's start with the most “harmless” ones, and then move on to the “cardinal” ones... Follow the stated order, and every time try to implement what you read. I'm sure some of the tips will definitely help you charge your iPhone.

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Reason #0: Software (firmware) glitch

Believe it or not, almost always the reason for an iPhone not charging lies in the software (firmware), and not in the hardware. If the iPhone doesn't work anymore Question: The iPhone turned off and won't turn on, what should I do? If you didn't know, there is a controller inside the iPhone (a chip on a board) that is responsible for charging the battery. What to do if Xiaomi Redmi 4 Pro freezes and does not respond. This controller works under the guidance software. Thus, when you connect the cord to the iPhone, power is supplied not directly to the battery, but first to the board with the controller, which in turn obeys the program built into the phone.

What can we do? And the fact is that the software component of the iPhone recognizes when a power source is connected to the phone and gives a command to the controller to start charging. If the software is frozen, no command will be issued and your iPhone will not charge.

To solve this problem, a hard reboot of the device usually helps. To do this, simultaneously press Home buttons and Power for at least 30 seconds.

• If you need to reboot your iPhone X or 8, read this article
• More detailed information on rebooting iPhone - can be found here

Reason #1: Lightning port is dirty

80% of the population carries their phones in their pants or trouser pockets... I don’t know about you, but I regularly clean out all kinds of garbage from my jeans pockets... where does it come from? Moreover, this garbage (dust, lint, hair, etc.) tries to sneak into any crevice of my iPhone.

Imagine! This is the first reason why the iPhone may not charge. You can’t even imagine how much lint and dust gets into the connector for Lightning charging! The accumulated compressed dust does not allow the Lightning plug to fit properly into the connector hole, which leads to the problem above. Don't believe me?

Try this! Take a wooden toothpick and gently clean out any accumulated debris from the Lightning connector. What to do if it doesn’t charge, you need to try charging the phone using another one. In this article I will tell you what to do if the iPhone does not charge, but shows that it is charging, I will describe the reasons for this problem. Try to “pick out” charging holes from both corners. Proceed with extreme caution to avoid damaging the contacts. You will be shocked when you see how much “felt” we managed to get. After that, blow out the connector and connect the charger. What to do if your iPhone won't charge. If the phone is very low, it may take up to 15 minutes before it shows the first signs of life.

Reason #2: USB port is faulty

If you are trying to charge your iPhone from a USB port, the first thing you should do is check if it works. On my working Windows laptop has a couple USB connectors, from which the iPhone does not charge at all. I don’t know what this is connected with, but the phone does not receive a charge. It seems that 5V power supply to these USB ports not served at all.

Some information for general development:
- Regular USB the port has an output voltage of 5V and a current of 0.5A
- Standard for comparison iPhone charging outputs 5V and 1A
- Well and iPad charger outputs 5V and 2A

Try this! If this is your case, try another USB port or connect your iPhone to a regular 220V charger. If your charger also doesn't charge your iPhone, read on for the next possible reason.

Reason #3: Charger/cable is faulty

The iPhone cable does not charge. Repair

The most common USB cable malfunction iPhone charging. ok... what if the original Apple charger doesn't charge the iPhone either? Then it was time to check the Lightning cable. I disassemble and repair in a few minutes

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OK, I won't be original when I say that Real Apple chargers are quite expensive. It’s another matter if you buy an iPhone charger on AliExpress (from China) - after all, it will cost you several times cheaper. BUT! BUT! BUT! I strongly do not recommend doing this! Do NOT buy or use cheap Chinese non-original chargers under any circumstances. According to reviews from friends and personal experience, I can assure you that Chinese chargers will sooner or later play a cruel joke on your device if they don’t drive it into a “wooden box”. You must realize for yourself that " cheaper doesn't mean better“, and when it’s almost for nothing, doubts about the quality creep in.

So, if your iPhone does not charge from a Chinese (non-original) charger, I would DID NOT further EXPERIMENT and would try GET A REAL ORIGINAL CHARGER FROM APPLE. Everything should be clear here.

Okay - okay... what if the original Apple charger doesn't charge the iPhone either? Then it was time to check the Lightning cable. My iPhone won't turn on, what should I do? What to do if the iPad or iPhone does not turn on and is on fire. Again, from personal experience, even the original cables that come with the iPhone fail over time. To be honest, the original cables are quite fragile to begin with. If you do not use them carefully enough, frequent bending will damage not only the outer plastic braid, but also the conductive “cores.” WHAT TO DO IF THE SENSOR DOES NOT WORK. I recently threw out my original cable because it began charging the iPhone to no more than 60%.

I have nothing against the lightning cables they sell on AliExpress. Here they either charge or not. Do you know how much an original 1m long lightning cable costs in the Apple Store? Fabulous 19. “modem mode” and what to do if it doesn’t exist. Wow! For this money you can purchase at least three excellent certified cables that will charge your iPhone without any problems. I tried a bunch of cables - from cheap ones for 0.99 to expensive ones for 10 from different manufacturers, and I can recommend you a really cool lightning cable from Ugreen (link to AliExpress).

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“This cable or accessory is not certified...”

Some of you have probably already encountered the message “ This cable or accessory is not certified and is not guaranteed to work reliably with this iPhone." There may be several reasons for this, and we will consider them in a separate article. I will only say one thing - starting with iOS 7, Apple has taught its devices to recognize the authenticity of USB cables. As I wrote earlier, a special chip is installed in the Lightning cable plug that allows the iPhone (iPad) to recognize the origin of this cable. The Chinese, of course, learned to counterfeit Lightning chips, but with the release of iOS 7, Apple changed the rules of the game again. Therefore, try to use original chargers…

Try this! Use known-good original chargers and Lightning cables. If they don’t help, most likely one of the iPhone components has failed. Read about it below.

Reason #4: iPhone Battery

Any battery is consumables... This means that batteries do not last forever and require periodic replacement. I recently replaced the battery of my MacBook Air, because The battery completely stopped holding a charge and it became impossible to use the computer without a cord.

This can also happen with the iPhone, although it is quite rare. Why doesn't the iPhone charge? If the original Apple charger doesn't charge either, what should I do? What to do if Xiaomi freezes, the method really doesn’t work. The sensor doesn’t work. What happens if you charge your phone with a non-original charger... More likely, phones that are four or five years old are susceptible to this diagnosis, because... The battery, if it fails, does so gradually until it fails completely.

Replacement iPhone batteries It's not a tricky thing, but it does require some tools. Instructions for replacement are again available on ifixit.com.

If your device is fairly new, then I don't think the problem is with the battery. Very often people contact me who charged their devices with power supplies of unknown origin, and ended up having a problem. Usually in this case the charging controller or power controller fails. But more on that below. See reason #5.

Reason #5: iPhone components are faulty

Well, the last reason for today why the iPhone does not charge is internal component failure. Yes, and don’t be surprised - this is a fairly common reason! Most often, either the battery or the power/charge controller fails. You can find out what exactly failed you after diagnostics at a service center. In the comments below, many people complain that their iPhone does not charge at all, or loses its charge abnormally quickly, or gets very hot, or does not accept the cable - all these are signs of a faulty iPhone power/charging controller. I wrote in detail about replacing iPhone power and charging controllers in a separate article (link). Well, if you need to explain it manually, then essentially the U2 charger controller is a chip (microcircuit) on iPhone board, which can be replaced (resoldered) with a new one. In normal service centers, this procedure does not cause any particular difficulties and costs from 2,500 to 4,000 rubles.

Try this! I can’t say right away what exactly went wrong in your case. You have a direct route to the service center. Be sure to check the functionality of your iPhone after replacing the charging controller or battery. Even new iPhone batteries (again, of Chinese origin) may be defective and not accept a charge. If the iPhone turns off in the cold and does not turn on and what to do if the iPhone is frozen. But not. What to do if your iPhone turns off and won’t turn on. Or maybe the technician mistakenly replaced one component and never discovered the real problem. Therefore, ask the service center to connect your iPhone to a power source and make sure that the phone turns on and the charge indicator has reached at least a couple of percent.

In any case, write in the comments which method helped you. If your iPhone still won't charge, write to me about it and I'll try to find another solution for you. What to do if the iPhone thinks, Ways to recognize non-original headphones. We are always at the same place, so come and ask. In order not to lose touch, subscribe to updates using the form below, as well as to our group in contact.
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Some owners of equipment from the well-known Apple brand are faced with the fact that the iPhone does not see the charger or charges every once in a while. This product It is quite reliable, but there are times when for various reasons it fails. It is worth knowing that if the gadget has stopped charging, various factors may contribute to this. In this article we will analyze possible reasons gadget malfunctions and ways to solve the problem.

Why does the gadget stop taking charge?

The reason why your iPhone won't charge may lie in the phone itself or in its charger. To find out, connect the gadget to a similar, working charger. If after connecting the charger it does not work, this means that the problem is still in the phone. The iPhone connector can become damaged as a result of:

• mechanical impact (cable rupture or damage, shock, device falling)
• contact with liquid
• dust, lint, or debris getting into the charging connector

Software glitches may also be among the reasons why the iPhone stopped charging. As a result of failures, errors occur and the phone controller does not receive commands to charge.

The port may fail due to careless handling, sudden movements when connecting and disconnecting the charging cord to the network. As a result of a fall or impact, the following may become unusable:

• power controller
• cable connecting the connector to the board
• charging connector

It will not be possible to perform a high-quality replacement of the cable and microcircuit on your own.

If water gets inside the device, it can lead to corrosion of internal parts, including the charging port. There is a chance to avoid damage if immediately after contact with the liquid you turn off your iPhone and do not use it for several days.

If the phone is often placed on dusty surfaces or in clothing pockets, then lint, dust, debris and other small particles get into the charging connector. This results in insufficient contact between the port and the cable, resulting in the iPhone not becoming infected.

The reason why your iPhone won't charge could be a faulty battery. Since the battery is designed to last a certain number of charge cycles, it may have reached the end of its life and it's time to buy a new battery.

In addition, the use of uncertified chargers may damage the chip that controls battery charge, sleep button and USB functions. In rare cases, using an inappropriate cable may cause your gadget to catch fire. Cheap chargers do not stabilize the voltage in the network, which prematurely damages the battery.

Symptoms of faults

There are several clear signs that indicate a faulty iPhone charging circuit. These include the following:

• the phone is connected to the network, but the charge indicator is not lit (flashing) or shows incorrect data
• The device turns off before the battery is fully charged
• The device stopped seeing charging
• iPhone only works when plugged in
• Battery indicator blinks constantly
• iPhone charges if you move the cord in the connector

You should immediately pay attention to these signs, as they indicate that your iPhone's charging has stopped working. It should be repaired immediately.

What to do if the device cannot be charged?

To repair Apple equipment, in particular the iPhone, you need special knowledge and experience. But before turning to specialists, try to perform a few basic steps yourself. They can be useful when the iPhone does not see charging.

First of all, check the iPhone port for dirt, debris, and foreign objects. Unnoticeable lint and dust in the connector can cause the device not to charge at all or to receive a charge only once. To fix this problem, take an ordinary toothpick and carefully clean the connector through which the iPhone is charged.

If your iPhone doesn't charge after updating or suddenly stops charging, try uninstalling or disabling the latest installed software, then restart your iPhone.

If your iPhone's charging doesn't work well or the gadget stops working altogether, reboot it. For this:

• Press the Home and Power buttons simultaneously
• hold both buttons for 15 seconds
• wait until the gadget turns off and on

After restarting, the network connection sound should appear. If your iPhone has stopped charging and you can’t get it to work this way, you need to try other methods.

If, after some time after connecting the phone to the network, the charger stops charging, move the cord in the gadget connector. If the phone starts charging, then the connector needs to be replaced. It is better to contact specialists with this problem.

It is not uncommon for an iPhone charger (cable) to become unusable. To check this, try charging a new Apple gadget with it. If charging does not occur, the cable is damaged internally or externally. In this case, it is advisable to replace it with a new, high-quality one.

It may take up to 12 hours to charge the battery with a non-original charger, and it may seem that charging has stopped working. Therefore, it is better to use the original device.

Everyone is accustomed to the fact that any product with the Apple logo is expensive, but if in the case of Apple technology While this is easy to accept, the price of branded accessories sometimes exceeds reasonable limits. We looked at how to extend the life of complete cables, but not all users are ready to resort to such tricks when you can buy cheap Chinese cables for ridiculous money.

But when saving on original charging cables, you need to be aware of the possible consequences. The use of non-original chargers can not only be harmful to the environment, because they do not meet environmental standards, but also dangerous both for the equipment itself and for the lives of users. There have been cases where non-original chargers have caused iPhone batteries to ignite, resulting in fires and burns for users. On this occasion, Apple even organized an exchange program for Chinese users, when at the nearest Apple Store one could return a non-original charging cable and receive a discount on the purchase of branded accessories from Apple.

Another widely known problem when using Chinese cables and chargers is the incorrect behavior of the display sensor when charging, which manifests itself in the form of false clicks. Incorrect voltage or current results in lower potential static currents that are detected by the device as touch. This behavior will not affect the performance of the display in any way and does not have negative consequences, but it does not allow you to comfortably use the device while charging.

With the appearance in Apple devices Touch ID fingerprint scanner, it turned out that static currents also affect its operation. Some users noted that it stopped working when using non-original chargers. Touch ID is a complex sensor that is extremely sensitive to any influence. The worst thing is that if something happens to it, you won’t be able to get away with simply replacing the button like before, but you’ll have to change the whole motherboard device, which will cost almost the full cost of the device itself. Each Touch ID sensor is unique and tied to the processor specific device forever. That is why you cannot even change the cable to Touch ID to a non-original one. This can happen when a broken display is repaired in unqualified service centers. Any impact on Touch ID will cause it to simply fail. This is a necessary security measure that guarantees the safety of data on the device and safe Apple work Pay.

This is why you should not use non-original chargers and cables. There is little chance that this will cause your device to catch fire and you will be written about in the news, but there is a chance that it will affect the operation of Touch ID. Buying expensive iPhone or iPad, it’s stupid to skimp on original cables - if something goes wrong, the repair will cost you significantly more.

Added: As user maka correctly pointed out in the comments, not all non-original chargers are the same. Apple has MFI (Made for iPhone, iPad or iPod) certification, which it issues, or rather sells, to third-party manufacturers. This certificate also applies to charging cables and power supplies. If a product bears the MFI mark, Apple guarantees that it meets all safety standards and regulations for use with its devices.

With the release of iOS 7, all users new iPhones, which use the proprietary Lightning charging connector, have encountered certain problems when using non-original chargers and wires. This is due, first of all, to the design of the connector itself, which contains several microcircuits, one of which is responsible for checking the chip located in each Lightning wire for originality.

Cable certification identification is provided by software processes built into iOS. At the same time, it is worth noting that verification mechanisms are regularly updated and it very often happens that iPhone stopped charging after updating the software version. But it also happens that the phone stops accepting charge even when using certified accessories.

What to do if your iPhone stops charging

If there are a few tricks that can fix this:

• A temporary solution to the situation if the iPhone is not charging with a non-original cable can be to turn off and then turn on the phone with the Lightning cable connected. In this case, there is a chance that the iPhone will start charging.
• Another option is to do the following: Unplug the power adapter, turn your iPhone into airplane mode, and then reconnect the Lightning cable to the device. If your phone starts charging, you can turn off airplane mode.

If the iPhone still won't charge, there is a possibility of hardware problems.

Let's look at the main options.

Lightning connector is clogged

This is the simplest and most easily solved option. Very often, during operation, dirt and dust particles get into the connector, which over time roll off and disrupt the contact between the connector and the wire. In this case, the iPhone may either stop charging, or the charging process will occur incorrectly - for example, the phone can only charge in a certain position of the wire.

To solve this problem, you need to clean the charger connector, which can be done either independently (but this must be done extremely carefully so as not to damage the contact group of the connector) or at a service center. In conditions service center Cleaning the Lightning connector is done using compressed air, special reagents and lint, which allows you to perform cleaning as efficiently as possible.

Malfunction of the lower cable / damage to the connector

If the iPhone stops charging, the reason for this may be a malfunction of the lower cable with the charger connector. This arises due to mechanical damage, oxidation of the cable contacts on the board or connector contacts after moisture, or a microcrack on the cable. In any of these cases, the cable assembly with the charger connector is replaced. In our service center, replacing the lower iPhone cable with charger connector costs from 1,500 rubles (depending on iPhone models) and is carried out, as a rule, within an hour from the moment of application.

Battery fault

Very often, the reason that the iPhone does not charge is a malfunction of the battery, which may lose capacity during operation or begin to polymerize due to exposure to external factors or conditions of use.

The first signs that the battery will soon need to be replaced are a decrease in the time battery life, turning off the phone with an incorrect charge indication (iPhone can turn off at 20-30% of the displayed battery charge). In the future, if such problems persist long enough, the battery may stop charging and will need to be replaced.

Charge controller malfunction

The charge controller is a microcircuit on the board that is responsible for the correct operation of the iPhone's power circuits. Most often, incorrect operation of the controller can be caused by the use of low-quality accessories used to charge the device, or a power surge in the network during charging. This problem can appear on any iPhone generation, but most often problems with the charge controller occur on the iPhone 5 and iPhone 5s.

In such cases, complex board repairs are required at the component level: in most cases, this is solved by replacing the charge controller chip. Please note that such operations can only be performed efficiently if you have specialized equipment, and the technician must have extensive experience in carrying out complex board repairs. Otherwise, there is a possibility of making things even worse - it is not uncommon for people to turn to the specialists of our service center who have already received unqualified service elsewhere.

Sometimes iPhone and iPad simply stop charging, if this happened to you for the first time, like many others, please contact the Apple fan forum for the problem. A quick glance will show that you are far from alone.

Today we will deal with one of critical issues which most users experience with previous models iPhone gadgets, for example, 5 or 6 episodes. Typically, the main problem is related to the device's charge. iPhone 5S stopped charging, what should I do? The main thing is not to panic, but to familiarize yourself in detail with all the various points of the instructions, which we will give below in the text.

In this article, we'll outline what you can do if your iPhone or iPad simply won't charge, including official advice from Apple to troubleshoot such problems yourself. Symptoms of problems vary. In our experience, the problem is mainly with the Lightning cable. First of all, carefully inspect the charger cable for defects.

1. Obviously, the first step is to make sure that the cable and power adapter are plugged in and functioning reliably.

2. Why does the computer see the iPhone via USB, but does not charge? The power supply and charge of the device depends on the connector to which you connect on the computer. As a rule, with high power consumption, the discharge of a device connected to a computer occurs much faster than its charge. It all depends on the output voltage with USB port. Therefore, charging your gadget from a computer is not the best idea.

3. Unplug your device and check the Lightning port for debris. Take a toothpick and carefully clean the connector. More details about possible problems with the port, we looked at in this article. For reliable protection from dust and dirt on the front part of the smartphone, we advise you to use protective glass for iPhone from Benks, which completely cover the entire device and have rounded edges using 3D technology. The most popular series is Sapphire XPro 3D tempered glass for iPhone 7.

4. Try using a different cable and power adapter. Test each component of the charging and power system individually.

5. If you are sure that everything is working, connect the iPhone to charger. Your gadget still won't charge? Reboot while it is connected to power or reset the device. How to perform a hard reset or iPhone reset, we discussed in detail in the instructions.

6. Your next step is to contact Apple technical support or ask for help from the employees of the store where you bought the smartphone.

Temporary Fixes (First Aid)

While you wait for Apple technical support to respond, you can try the short-term tips below. We have looked at the main reasons that can help you understand your problem. Why won't my iPhone 5S charge, but the charger is connected?

1. Gently move the Lightening cable in the device connector while it is connected to the power source. Be careful because... The connector on the USB cable is quite fragile and can break off under moderate load. At least many people think it helps in most cases.

2. We found that using the old cable (30-pin), the iPhone works much better than with modern Lightening USB adapter, which are supplied in the kit.

The above steps are not official advice and are based only on our experience. If your problem is related to the hardware of the gadget or faulty electronic components of the device, in this case only the service center will help.

Communication with technical support Apple

The trouble is that most initial support will follow the instructions we talked about earlier. Ideally, you should use the warranty insurance of your distributor or store where you purchased the device.

If you have any questions, ask them in the comments to this article or in our VKontakte group. Use only proven and high-quality Lightening cables, which you can buy in the online store.

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