iPhone Won’t Charge? 2025 Fixes & Solutions Guide

For most people, all aspects of life rely on your iPhone. From business to family, banking to entertainment, without access to our iPhones, life becomes more difficult. When your iPhone won’t charge, not only is it a major inconvenience, but it can leave you without many of the digital resources you rely on. Here is our iPhone battery charge guide so you can identify iPhone charge problems and solutions to fix them. 

Common Charging Issues with iPhones

When you need to fix iPhone not charging, it can be hard to know where to start. Take a look at our iPhone charging issues troubleshooting guide to help you identify your charging issue and find the solution that works best for you.

Malfunctioning Charging Port – One of the most common issues with iPhone charging is a malfunctioning charging port. This can be caused by debris blocking the connections in your port. The charging port can also become damaged through normal wear and tear and repetitive use.

Dead iPhone won’t Show Charging Symbol When Plugged in - if you have an iPhone that has been dead for a while before charging it you may not see the charging symbol appear when you plug it in. This is a normal issue when your phone has been dead for a few hours or even a few days. This means that your battery is so depleted that it doesn't even have enough charge stored to turn the screen on and display the symbol. The charging symbol should appear after a few minutes of being plugged in. If it does not, you may need to check that your charging cable and adapter are securely plugged in and functioning properly.

Broken Charging Cable – iPhone charging cables are not built to last. Cables can become damaged through normal wear and tear. Poor connections between the outlet, adapter, and charging cable can cause your iPhone to not charge. Even if you cannot see visible damage on the exterior of your charging cable or adapter there may be disconnect or damage on the inside of the cable.

Wireless Charging Doesn’t Work – The wireless charging capabilities of your iPhone can be affected by normal wear and tear. Damage to the receptor area on the back of your phone can make it difficult for your phone to connect to a wireless charger. If you have recently dropped your phone or can see visible damage on the back of your iPhone, your wireless charging receptor may be damaged and therefore will not work to charge your phone.

iPhone Won’t Charge all of the Way - does your phone take a charge but won't fully filled the battery? A common issue with iPhone charging is that the battery will not fill up all the way. This can be due to an older battery, or repetitive use.

Another issue that may happen if your iPhone does not charge all the way is that your battery health settings are set to Optimized Battery Charging. These settings help keep your iPhone battery in great shape and safe from overcharging or internal damage. However, some of these settings limit the amount of charge your battery can take if your phone suspects that it could cause possible damage. For example, if your phone is only charging to 80% and will not fully charge, it may be because your phone is too hot. If your phone becomes too hot during charging the optimized battery settings will stop charging to prevent damage from overheating.

Common iPhone charge problem solutions

Clean the Charging Port – Cleaning your charging port is one of the easiest and most common ways to fix charging issues with your iPhone. Debris from your pocket or bag can find its way into your charging port blocking your charger from making a secure connection.

To clean your iPhone charging port, use a soft brush to wipe any debris out of the port and away from the charging connections. Be sure not to use anything too hard as it can damage the charging connections further.  

Restart Your iPhone - A hard restart maybe all you need to fix your charging issues. Restarting your iPhone allows for software updates to finish which could affect charging. Turning your iPhone all the way off can help clear out any software that may be affecting your phone's ability to charge.

Update your Software - If you have not installed an iPhone update in a while it could affect your phone's ability to charge. Software updates are constantly modifying charger compatibility and battery efficiency. Checking for recent updates and installing them could help you solve your charging issues.

Try a Different Charging Method - While it may not fix the underlying issue, trying a different way of charging your phone could save you the headache of an iPhone that doesn't work. If you typically charge your iPhone with a charging cable in the charging port, try using a wireless charger like the Pisen Magnetic Wireless Power bank to see if that will work. Vice versa, if your wireless charging is not working try a traditional charger. This can help you identify where the issue lies and provide the proper solution.

Replace your Charging Chord – A fault in your iPhone is not the only potential issue with charging. Charging chords commonly break or stop working and may be the reason while your iPhone will not charge. Try replacing your charging cord with one of our lightning-fast charging cables to see if that fixes the issue. If you are using a wireless charger, try a different model to see if it will work.

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Pisen offers a variety of charging solutions that are sure to keep your iPhone charged all day long. Whether you prefer wireless charging or traditional power chords, Pisen power banks and portable chargers can help you get the most out of your iPhone.