Is your smartphone not charging properly? Main causes and possible solutions

Battery charging is one of the main problems our smartphones face , especially as time goes by.

Your phone's battery may take too long to charge to 100%, or it may not charge completely, or it may get very hot while charging... Do these situations sound familiar?

Well, the truth is that all these problems can have different causes, and these, in turn, several possible solutions , which we detail below:

Attention to the USB cable

First, check the condition of the USB cable you use to connect your phone to the charger. This is more easily damaged. It's also the cheapest accessory.

How do we check that our cable is working properly? First, we need to check that it's not frayed, has nicks, or shows signs of wear. If it doesn't appear damaged, we need to connect it to another power source or device , such as a computer ortablet . If we see that it connects properly, we can rule out the cable as the source of the problem. If it doesn't connect properly, we know the cable is causing the problem and we'll need to replace it with a new one.

Could it be the charger's fault?

If the USB cable is working properly, but we are still having trouble charging our smartphone, we should rule out the charger as the culprit, another accessory that can break down over time due to a power surge or overheating .

To check if our charger is working correctly, it is best to try it in a different socket than usual , to rule out that the problem is not in said socket.

The best way to be sure is to connect different devices and see if they charge . If we see that all the other devices charge except the phone, we should consider the problem with the phone itself. However, if none of the devices charge, the problem could be with the charger, so we'll need to buy a new one, just like with the cable.

Is the battery working?

If we have verified that the cable and charger are working correctly, the problem probably lies in the phone itself, specifically in the battery .

But before doing anything, we must keep in mind that if the smartphone turned off after running completely out of battery, it's completely normal for it not to turn on from the start, as many phones don't turn on until they have a minimum battery level. If after 20-30 minutes of charging our phone, it doesn't respond, we should start to consider that the problem is internal to the phone.

If your phone's battery is removable, it's best to replace it with a new one and try again . Of course, we recommend always purchasing an official battery from the brand , as this is such an important component and you should avoid batteries whose origin is unknown.

However, if the battery is not removable, it's best to contact the Official Technical Service to have your smartphone inspected and, if necessary, repaired, whether or not it's under warranty .

And that's it for today's post. We hope you found it helpful and that you won't have any more problems charging your smartphone in the future.