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iPhone won't charge

Apple: “If your battery won't charge or charges slowly, or if an alert message appears, learn what to do.”

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  1. 4

    Check the connections and outlet

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    • Use a wall power outlet and check for firm connections between your charging cable, USB wall adapter, and wall outlet or AC power cable, or try a different outlet.

    Apple: If your iPhone or iPod touch won't charge ↗

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  2. 7

    Force restart, then charge again

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    • If your device still won't power on or if the screen displays a battery icon, force restart your device:
    • iPhone 8 or later and iPhone SE (2nd generation and later): Press and quickly release the volume up button. Press and quickly release the volume down button. Press and hold the side button until the Apple logo appears.
    • iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, and iPod touch (7th generation): Press and hold both the side (or top) button and the volume down button until the Apple logo appears.
    • iPhone 6s or earlier, iPhone SE (1st generation), and iPod touch (6th generation) or earlier: Press and hold both the side (or top) button and the Home button until the Apple logo appears.
    • Let your device charge for another half hour.

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  3. 8

    Stops at 80 percent?

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    • iOS 13 and later use Optimized Battery Charging to slow the rate of battery aging by reducing the time that your iPhone spends fully charged.
    • Your iPhone might get slightly warmer while it charges. To extend the lifespan of your battery, if the battery gets too warm, software might limit charging above 80 percent. Your iPhone will charge again when the temperature drops. Try moving your iPhone and charger to a cooler location.
    • With iPhone 15 models and later, you might have a charge limit, which stops your iPhone from charging past a set limit. If you want your iPhone to charge past 80 percent, change your charging limit.
    iPhone: Settings → Battery → Battery Health & Charging → Optimized Battery Charging

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  4. 9

    "Accessory not supported" alert?

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    • Connect your device directly to the charger, without any adapters or other equipment between your device and the charging accessory.
    • Remove any debris from the charging port on the bottom of your device.
    • Try a different USB cable or charger.
    • Make sure that you have the latest version of iOS.

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