Likely fix
Fix: Phone charges slowly
Slow phone charging is usually caused by a weak charger, old cable, dirty charging port, background apps, heat, or using a laptop USB port instead of a wall charger.
Quick answer
Use a proper wall charger and a known-good cable. If the phone is hot, let it cool down before charging again.
Important warning
A phone may intentionally charge slowly when it is too hot to protect the battery.
Try this
- 1 Plug the phone into a wall charger instead of a laptop or car USB port.
- 2 Try a different charging cable.
- 3 Try a stronger wall charger that supports your phone.
- 4 Close heavy apps and stop video, navigation, or games while charging.
- 5 Let the phone cool down if it is warm.
- 6 Check the charging port for lint or debris.
- 7 Restart the phone.
Common causes
Low-power USB port.
Old or damaged charging cable.
Weak wall charger.
Phone is hot.
Background apps using power while charging.
What to check next
- Check whether the phone says fast charging, rapid charging, or only charging.
- Try charging with the screen off.
- Try a different outlet, charger, and cable.
- Remove thick cases if the phone gets hot.
This might need a cable or adapter
If this fix points to a cable issue, check the related cable guide before buying the wrong one.
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