- Check Your Cable: A worn-out or damaged cable can cause slow charging. Inspect it for any wear or damage. If it’s faulty, you might need to buy a new one.
- Good Charger Needed: An old or broken charger won’t charge your phone quickly. Ensure your charger isn’t damaged and powerful enough for your phone.
- Charging Port Issues: Dirt or damage in your phone’s charging port can slow down charging. Clean it gently and check for any looseness or corrosion.
- Weak Power Source: Charging from a laptop or car USB can be slow. Use a wall outlet and a strong charger.
- Overheating Phone: Heat slows down charging. Keep your phone cool while charging, away from heat sources.
- Manage Apps: Apps running in the background can drain the battery. Close unnecessary apps and check battery usage in settings to find and stop energy-hungry apps.
- Phone Usage While Charging: Using your phone while charging can slow it down. Let it rest and charge.
- Battery Wear: Old or damaged batteries charge slowly. Consider replacing the battery or the phone if it’s very old.
- Factory Data Reset: A factory reset can sometimes help if everything else fails. It erases everything and resets your phone to its original state.
- Upgrade Phone: If your phone is old and still charges slowly after trying these fixes, it might be time for a new one.
Note: These tips were based on a Google Pixel 7 with Android 14. Steps might vary with different models.
Remember, if your phone is still under warranty or insured, some issues might be fixable by the manufacturer.
Since 2016, Usman has flourished as an independent tech journalist, reveling in the evaluation of diverse tech gadgets, with a particular fondness for charging technology to ascertain product performance. Besides his journalistic endeavors, he helms the Charger Harbor YouTube channel, where he extends his tech insights to a broader audience.