Batteries are undoubtedly an extremely fragile and unpredictable component of the smartphone. If explosions are the most extreme cases, other inconveniences can occur even in the case of normal use. Like, for example, a smartphone that no longer charges. But before you think about the worst, know that there are ways to fix it.
It may have happened to you before, the smartphone suddenly turns off and you cannot turn on again. When you plug it in to recharge it, ditto, no reaction. In this situation we tend to panic and say to ourselves that we are good at changing the battery or smartphone.
Before we get there, a few manipulations are recommended to try to fix a phone that no longer charges. While waiting for the arrival of unlimited life batteries, we have some useful tips for you to deal with this situation. First, be patient with the load. A completely dead battery can take several tens of minutes before having a boost of energy allowing it to display the screen.
Summary- Your smartphone is no longer charging? Check your battery
- Check your smartphone's USB cable and charger
- Is the socket or multi-socket correctly connected?
- Clean the USB port
- My smartphone is no longer charging: what if you repaired it yourself?
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Your smartphone is no longer charging? Check your battery
It seems obvious and yet in panic everyone does not necessarily think about it. It should also be noted that today smartphones with removable battery are increasingly rare, even rather non-existent. We are willing to bet that you have a smartphone whose battery is not removable.
But if you are lucky enough to have one, then this first step can help. So start by removing the battery and checking its general condition. Look carefully to see if it has any deformation, if it is not bulging. If the battery looks clean, let it sit for a few minutes. Reinsert it into your smartphone and reconnect the charger. The ideal would be to use the official charger supplied with the smartphone. If you no longer have it a charger approved by the manufacturer can do the trick.
For those who do not have a smartphone with removable battery, a first manipulation is possible. You can simulate a battery removal by pressing the “Power” key on your terminal for about ten seconds, if it is fitted. This technique allows you to force a restart in the event that the black screen comes from an Android bug. We advise you to check the health of your battery to know if you need to recharge it.
Check your smartphone's USB cable and charger
If the smartphone does not charge, it is not necessarily due to the battery. Chances are the problem is actually with the charger. Today, chargers are divided into two parts, a charging cradle and a cable. The latter, whether in “classic” USB or in USB Type C, is not badly handled by the user. The cable is often twisted, tangled, coiled, bent, stuck. It is therefore not impossible that the problem comes from this cable.
The advantage of Android smartphones is that they are equipped with connectors found on other products. So you can cross-test with other comparable cables to that of your smartphone charger. If everything works with the other cables, you know where the problem is coming from. Of course, if you have wireless charging, that's not the problem.
Is the socket or multi-socket correctly connected?
Again, this is a seemingly obvious verification and yet some users sometimes forget it. So don't hesitate to try plugging your smartphone charger into several different sockets. If it is plugged into a multiple socket, prefer a direct connection to a wall outlete. If you are on the go you can give it a go with your cigarette lighter charger, but charging is much slower.
Clean the USB port
If after all these checks everything looks good to you and your smartphone still does not charge, you can check the plugs of your cables and your micro-USB or USB Type C port. By dint of plugging in and unplugging, the plugs tend to get damaged. You can therefore first check their general condition, in order to see if they are not bent. If all is well on this side, the problem may be with dust or other dirt that could have gotten into the plugs. Even water.
To check all this, it is necessary to have recourse to the artisanal method. Bring a dedicated instrument or a toothpick if you have a MacGyver soul and get started with the big cleanup. It is not uncommon to find tiny pieces of fabric in the micro USB port plugs. They come out of your pockets when you slip your smartphone in.
Attention, before carrying out this manipulation, make sure the smartphone is turned off (that the black screen is not just a bug) and if you can remove the battery. Also take care when handling the toothpick, do this gently so as not to break the instrument in the plug or damage the plugs. After having done all these operations, put the battery back in and plug in. If the smartphone still does not work, then you are out of luck, you will have to go either through the after-sales service of the manufacturer or the distributor, or through a repairer. Unless you are stronger than Mr Bricolage and you are an expert in the matter.
My smartphone is no longer charging: what if you repaired it yourself?
Going through your manufacturer's after-sales service or a third-party repair service may dissuade some from having their smartphone repaired. Before leaving it in a drawer or trying to sell it again, why not try opening it up to see if it is not possible to fix the problem yourself inexpensively? Be careful, we do not advise you to go headlong either: many sites such as iFixit offer suitable tools, guides often with videos to allow you to perform most smartphone repairs yourself at a lower cost. .
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