Top 7 Ways to Fix Android Phone Not Charging

Many prefer to charge Android phones using a cable, even as wireless charging gains popularity. Some Android phones support up to 120W wired fast charging, allowing for a full charge in around 30 minutes. However, the supplied charger may not be able to provide sufficient power.

Connecting your phone to a wall-based charging adapter that doesn’t charge can be caused by a faulty cable, adapter, or charging port. We will discuss each scenario and provide a solution.

1. Check Charging Port

This applies to old Android phones. Over time, you may have damaged the charging port. In that case, it won’t detect the adapter and charge the device. Another scenario is water damage. Even though your Android phone is water and dust resistant, a few droplets in the charging port will prevent it from charging. We recommend wiping down the charging cable and phone port with a microfiber cloth. If you try to charge the phone in this condition, the OS may throw an error telling you to dry out the port first. Wait for the moisture to evaporate and then try charging the phone again.

2. Check Adapter

We recommend using the supplied adapter to charge Android phones. Companies have stopped including chargers in the retail box, so you’ll need to buy a third-party charger. However, be cautious when purchasing from third-party vendors to avoid cheap and unreliable adapters. It is advisable to only use third-party chargers from reputable companies like Anker. If you’re unsure, it’s best to get a new adapter directly from the phone maker.

If you’ve used the same adapter for a while, check it carefully. Is it damaged or has it changed in shape or size? If so, replace it with a new one and you’ll be ready to use it.

3. Check Cable

Whenever we faced charging issues on our Android devices, changing the cable did the trick. Over time, the supplied cable may have gotten torn from the connector sides.

Check the cable condition. If you observe wear and tear, it won’t charge the Android phone. You have to get a new cable from the market.

We recommend choosing cables from reputable accessories vendors or phone makers.

After a heavy gaming session, your Android phone’s temperature may rise uncomfortably high. In this situation, if you attempt to charge the phone, a warning message may appear, advising you to cool down the device beforehand. Allow your phone to cool in a cool or dry area before attempting to charge it again.

5. Check Battery Health

All lithium-ion batteries have a limited lifespan. It’s the battery’s nature to degrade over time. If you have an old Android phone, your battery capacity may have reduced to 40% or 50%.

Android phones with poor battery life may fail to charge properly. To check battery health, consider using third-party apps like AccuBattery.

6. Remove Power Hungry Apps and Games

The beauty of Android is that you can sideload third-party apps on phones not found in the Google Play Store. You may have installed malicious apps and files from the web. Identify non-Google Play Store apps and remove them from your phone.

7. Use Power Bank or Connect to PC

Investing in a power bank is advisable if your adapter stops charging an Android phone.

It can also be useful during travel. If you don’t have a power bank, you can connect your Android phone to a PC and charge your device.

Juice Up Your Android Phone

Android phones not charging can be a huge waste of time. Review the troubleshooting options above and take the necessary steps to start charging your Android phone. Let us know which trick worked for you in the comments below.