My iPhone Won't Charge! The Real Fix From A Former Apple Tech.

A former Apple Tech explains what to do when your iPhone won’t charge. There are four main components to the charging process: your iPhone charger, Lightning cable, your iPhone’s Lightning port, and your iPhone’s software.

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First, try performing a hard reset. This doesn’t always work, but it can occasionally fix the problem if your iPhone’s software crashed, causing it to appear like it wasn’t charging.

Next, we recommend trying multiple chargers and Lightning cables, inspecting each one for physical damage. If any one of the physical components in the charging process is broken or malfunctioning, then your iPhone won’t charge. Many times, the issue is caused by a cheap, “gas station” Lightning cable that’s not Apple MFi certified.

Also try cleaning out your iPhone’s Lightning port. If there’s any gunk, lint, or debris in the charging port, it can block your Lightning cable from making a clean connection to the Lightning port. We recommend using an anti-static brush, but if you don’t have one, a toothbrush will suffice.

If your iPhone won’t charge after a DFU restore, it may need to be repaired.

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[CJFRAMES]

Every iPhone I’ve had has had charging problems as soon as it gets to about 2 years old. I’m convinced they do this on purpose with the software updates.

[john]

The real reason it's not charging is because Apple wants you to buy another one...

[kayliavavricka]

I’ve had my charger for less than a month and it’s already stopped working. Brilliant. Thanks apple.

[jennawithalisp]

I haven’t even had this phone for a year and it won’t charge 😭

[charmdp]

The fear you feel watching the video as the battery percent goes down and it's still not working 💀

[switz]

Y’all talking too much my phone finna die 😭😭😭 (comment your percentage)👇🏽

[infiltratious]

“The iPhone software itself”
*checks settings for update*
“This update requires at least 50% battery or to be connected to a power source”

.-.

[hoopconfirmed]

I stg I’m litterally about to throw my phone on the floor rn I’m getting so pissed off 🤬 someone pls help

[MelvinDolan]

My phone: *2%*
This guy: „uSe YoUr fLaShLiGhT!“
Me: **cries**

[unlimitedeverything]

I’m on 2% pray for me ya’ll 😞✌️

(Edit: yes my ipad is charged now since you gremlins continue to ask after 11 months lol)

[outoftheboxmedic]

Dude seriously I've looked and read so many places for fixing this issue!!! These guys are the ONLY ones that mention a HARD RESET and it worked! Thanks guys! Yes, I subscribed 😆

[peaceirenge]

that's why you got fired from apple, y'all being so dramatic

[aisakekato]

Thanks guys!! I'm stuck at work until Monday and I was panicking because my phone wouldn't charge and tried moving from outlet to outlet, changing the charger cord and block. Finally, I remembered to use the laptop and look for a solution! Your video came up and I'm a happy camper now! APPRECIATE YAL HELLA Enjoy your weekend!

[Macman]

Very useful and informative, but I would like to share my experience. My Iphone was charging, but the camera wouldn't be recognized by quicktime, keynote or OBS. I suspected it was software as their was no wear and tear on either of my apple bought cords and could be found in the finder. I did a reset of all settings in the settings of the iPhone and it did the trick! It was less involved than a DFU reset, but it worked! People trying it should be careful that they are only resetting the settings and and not erasing data, but it was only one click. Thanks for the video!

[christinehart]

Thank you gentlemen. You saved my life. I’m presently disabled, and was without a phone. The hard start worked. ❤️

[studyitthrough]

Thanks I got my iphone to charge again! Thanks so much. I love Apple and now help on line.

[gamingwithaddison]

Me: lemme just turn my charger around
*Charges*
Bruh-

[kaylaalfaro]

This is why my parents told me to stay with Samsung 😭

[suzyvegan]

OMG, OMG, OMG - thank you!!! You both are lifesavers/phonesavers! Used toothpicks to clean and clean and clean out port… Still wouldn’t work, but I had a feeling the port was gunked up as the outside of port looked like a greasy car part.😱 Blew into port a few times, pounded phone on counter and, voila!, my ancient iPhone 5S has arisen from the dead 💀 Thank you, gentlemen!!!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[dianawilliams]

Thank you so much! I used a new toothbrush to clean the charging port and I was surprised to find lint in there. The connection is solid and my phone is now charging :)