Why my iPhone won t charge
Your iPhone 7 isn't charging and you don't know how to fix it. When you have a charging issue with your iPhone, there's a problem with one of these four components: the charging port on your iPhone 7, the charger cable, the iPhone's software, or the charger itself. In this article, I'll show you why your iPhone 7 won't charge and walk you step-by-step through how to fix the charging problem for good. Show
Does My iPhone 7 Need A New Battery?No! The truth is that 99% of the time, the battery has nothing to do with the charging problem, and replacing the battery inside of your iPhone 7 would probably have zero effect. Here's why: Your iPhone 7 won't charge because the software crashed or there's a problem with your iPhone's hardware. Usually, the problem is software-related and can be fixed with a simple hard reset. The software of your iPhone 7 is the ultimate decider of whether or not your battery will begin to charge when you plug it in. Are You Sure Your iPhone 7 Won't Charge? Or Is It This…It's possible that the software of your iPhone 7 crashed while your screen was off, which makes it look like your iPhone 7 won't charge. The screen is black, and it stays black when you plug it into the wall. But consider this: What if your iPhone battery is fully charged and the iPhone software froze on a black screen? The result would be the same. We'll talk about how to fix that problem in the first step of the troubleshooting section. About The iPhone 7 Charging ProcessThe charging process begins when the software detects that your iPhone 7 has been plugged into a power source like the wall adapter, your computer, or your car. We'll walk you through the troubleshooting process for both software and hardware problems, and if you still have a problem (we hope you won't), we'll recommend some repair options in addition to Apple Support that could save you a lot of money. How To Fix An iPhone 7 That Won't Charge8 Steps Total1. Hard Reset Your iPhoneA hard reset is usually a temporary solution to a software problem. It doesn't change anything at all — it just forces your iPhone to start from scratch, and often times the problem comes back. Previous Next How Do I Hard Reset My iPhone?
Hard Reset On iPhone X or NewerHard reseting an iPhone X is slightly different than other models of the iPhone.
Applies To: iPhone 5,iPhone 5S,iPhone 5C,iPhone 6,iPhone 6 Plus,iPhone 6S,iPhone 6S Plus,iPhone SE,iPhone 7,iPhone 7 Plus,iPhone 8,iPhone 8 Plus,iPhone X,iPhone XS,iPhone XS Max,iPhone XR,iPhone 11,iPhone 11 Pro,iPhone 11 Pro Max,iPhone SE 2View More2. Inspect Your iPhone Cable (Lightning Cable)Damaged Lightning cables are a common reason for iPhone problems, especially related to charging and transferring data between iPhones and computers. Lightning cables can be tricky to diagnose because when they start to go, they usually don't break all at once. Sometimes an iPhone will continue to charge but won't sync data properly, or vice versa, because of the construction of the cable. Make sure to take a close look while you're troubleshooting! Previous Next How Do I Inspect My iPhone Cable (Lightning Cable)?
Applies To: Lightning Cable,iPhone 5,iPhone 5S,iPhone 5C,iPhone 6,iPhone 6 Plus,iPhone 6S,iPhone 6S Plus,iPhone SE,iPhone 7,iPhone 7 Plus,iPhone 8,iPhone 8 Plus,iPhone X,iPhone XS,iPhone XS Max,iPhone XR,iPhone 11,iPhone 11 Pro,iPhone 11 Pro Max,iPhone SE 2View More3. Inspect Your iPhone's Charging Port (Lightning Port)You should frequently inspect your Lightning port, also known as the charging port, to make sure it is clean. Lint, gunk, and other debris can prevent your Lightning port from making a solid connection with your Lightning cable. A clogged Lightning port could also "trick" newer iPhones (without headphone jacks) intro thinking headphones are connected. This could lead your iPhone to get stuck in headphones mode. Previous Next How Do I Inspect My iPhone's Charging Port (Lightning Port)?
Applies To: iPhone 5,iPhone 5S,iPhone 5C,iPhone 6,iPhone 6 Plus,iPhone 6S,iPhone 6S Plus,iPhone SE,iPhone 7,iPhone 7 Plus,iPhone 8,iPhone 8 Plus,iPhone X,iPhone XS,iPhone XS Max,iPhone XR,iPhone 11,iPhone 11 Pro,iPhone 11 Pro Max,iPhone SE 2View More4. Inspect Your iPhone ChargerThere are many different ways to charge your iPhone — plugging it into your laptop, wall adapter, car charger, and more. As a precautionary measure, the software of your iPhone will prevent charging if it detects fluctuations from the power source. Previous Next How Do I Inspect My iPhone Charger?
Applies To: iPhone 5,iPhone 5S,iPhone 5C,iPhone 6,iPhone 6 Plus,iPhone 6S,iPhone 6S Plus,iPhone SE,iPhone 7,iPhone 7 Plus,iPhone 8,iPhone 8 Plus,iPhone X,iPhone XS,iPhone XS Max,iPhone XR,iPhone 11,iPhone 11 Pro,iPhone 11 Pro Max,iPhone SE 2View More5. Back Up Your iPhoneIt's important to back up your iPhone before doing any major restores (such as a DFU restore). If something goes wrong while you're trying to fix your iPhone, having a back up means you won't lose any of your data (such as contacts, photos, apps, and more). Restoring from a back up is a lot more convenient than having to go and reenter all the information that was saved on your iPhone. Previous Next How Do I Back Up My iPhone?There are a few different ways to back up your iPhone: Backup Your iPhone Using iCloud
Backup Your iPhone Using iTunes
Backup Your iPhone Using Finder (Macs Running Catalina 10.15 or newer)
Applies To: iPhone 5,iPhone 5S,iPhone 5C,iPhone 6,iPhone 6 Plus,iPhone 6S,iPhone 6S Plus,iPhone SE,iPhone 7,iPhone 7 Plus,iPhone 8,iPhone 8 Plus,iPhone X,iPhone XS,iPhone XS Max,iPhone XR,iPhone 11,iPhone 11 Pro,iPhone 11 Pro Max,iPhone SE 2View More6. DFU Restore Your iPhoneA DFU restore has the potential to fix software problems by completely erasing the code which may be causing your problem. The code is rewritten as if your iPhone is brand new, so the software problem may get solved. Think of it like a house that has cracks in the foundation. Rather than try and fix the cracks, we are building an entirely new foundation. If you can, back up your iPhone before completing a DFU restore. Any time you do a restore, it erases everything from your iPhone. However, after the restore is completed, you restore all your backed up data back onto your iPhone. Previous Next How Do I DFU Restore My iPhone?How To DFU Restore An iPhone SE, 6s, Or Older
How To DFU Restore An iPhone 7 Or 7 Plus
How To DFU Restore An iPhone 8 Or Newer
Applies To: iPhone 5,iPhone 5S,iPhone 5C,iPhone 6,iPhone 6 Plus,iPhone 6S,iPhone 6S Plus,iPhone SE,iPhone 7,iPhone 7 Plus,iPhone 8,iPhone 8 Plus,iPhone X,iPhone XS,iPhone XS Max,iPhone XR,iPhone 11,iPhone 11 Pro,iPhone 11 Pro Max,iPhone SE 2View More7. Upgrade Your iPhone 7With a wide selection of new smartphones available, you may want to consider upgrading your iPhone 7 instead of having it repaired. iPhone 7 repairs can get expensive, especially if more than one component is broken. Your money may be better spent as a down payment on a new phone. Some carriers will even give you huge discounts on the latest smartphones when you switch! New phones have many improved features that your iPhone 7 doesn't. They have faster processors, longer better life, better cameras, facial recognition software, and much more! Previous Next How Do I Upgrade My iPhone 7?
Applies To: iPhone 7View More8. Repair Your iPhone With AppleApple repairs iPhones at the Genius Bar in Apple Stores and through their online mail-in repair service. Apple repairs are high-quality, but out-of-warranty repairs can be much more expensive than third-party solutions. If you're looking to save some money you're not covered by Apple's warranty, you may want to check out our other recommendations. Previous Next How Do I Repair My iPhone With Apple?How To Repair Your iPhone With Apple's Mail-In Service
How To Repair Your iPhone At The Genius Bar Inside Your Local Apple Store
Applies To: iPhone 5,iPhone 5S,iPhone 5C,iPhone 6,iPhone 6 Plus,iPhone 6S,iPhone 6S Plus,iPhone SE,iPhone 7,iPhone 7 Plus,iPhone 8,iPhone 8 Plus,iPhone X,iPhone XS,iPhone XS Max,iPhone XR,iPhone 11,iPhone 11 Pro,iPhone 11 Pro Max,iPhone SE 2View MoreYour iPhone 7 Is Charging Again!Your iPhone 7 is charging once again, and that's a relief! An iPhone with a dead battery is good paperweight, but that's about it. If your iPhone 7 ever stops charging again, you've learned exactly how to fix the problem. This is a common problem, and you may find yourself helping your friends too! I hope you enjoyed this article and I'd love to hear from you in the comments section below. If it helped you out, we always appreciate it when you share our articles with your friends. How To Fix An iPhone 7 That Won't Charge
Applies To: iPhone 7AUTHORDavid Lynch David Lynch is an expert on cell phones, cell phone plans, and other tech. After using a flip phone into his early 20s, he learned the ropes about iPhones and Androids from a former Apple employee. Today, his articles and videos are read and viewed by millions, and he has been cited by major publications including Reader's Digest, Wired, CMSWire, Consumers Advocate, and more. 4 Comments Inline Feedbacks View all comments Anonymous 4 years ago my iphone 7 is 4 hours old. none of this works… Im just pissed, is all… 0 Anonymous 5 years ago My phone charges at home and at work, but on my 2017 Nissan Maxima, if Apple CarPlay is enabled, it will not start. If Apple CarPlay is not enabled, it will charge. Any way to fix that? 0 Anonymous 5 years ago My iphone 7 is charging again. I held down the round button in the front and the volume down button and the apple logo appeared then went black. When I turned it on it was charging! Thank you so much. 0 Anonymous 5 years ago Reply to Anonymous how i been doing that for like 4 hours almost and now my ipad wont charge and i have charging cords that work idk what to do Why is my phone plugged up but not charging?The most common reasons for a phone failing to charge are: A faulty cable, charger, socket or adapter. Dirt or debris in the charging port. Third party apps interrupting the charging process.
How do I clean my iPhone charging port?Using a can of compressed air is the safest way to clean your iPhone's port. Hold the can upright but not too close to the port, and apply a few short blasts of air. You should see small particles falling out of the phone charging port. This is also an option if you need to clean your AirPods and AirPods case.
Why will my iPhone not charge up?Your iOS device may 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.
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