iPhone does not charge despite the charging symbol – this could be the cause

If your iPhone does not charge despite the charging symbol, this can have various causes. In this practical tip, we will show you how to solve the problem

iPhone does not charge despite charging symbol – First steps

Some iPhones may not charge even though the charging icon is displayed. If this is the case, you can do the following.

• Try charging your iPhone on the PC via USB connection. The power adapter may be broken. If this fixes the problem, you should buy a new power adapter.
• Charge your iPhone with a different Ḱabel. We have presented the best Lightning cables to you in another article.
• If that doesn’t help either, the charging port may be the cause of the fault. Dust accumulates there over time, which can block the connection.
• To clean the port, take a toothpick or the SIM card tool provided and carefully remove the dirt.
• When doing so, be careful not to damage the contacts at the top and bottom of the socket.
• In most cases, the problem should now be fixed and the iPhone should charge normally again.

iPhone does not charge – repair necessary

If the above steps do not help, there is usually a defect in the battery or the connection.

• In this case, the only solution is to send the iPhone to Apple or have it repaired in an Apple store.
• If the phone is still under warranty, this is free of charge.
• If the warranty has already expired, you can also have your iPhone repaired by a repair provider.