My little sister's iPhone suddenly stopped charging after she was on a call. We've tried different chargers and all the outlets in the house, and my phone charges just fine with those chargers. Hers is an iPhone 14 too, and now it's fluctuating between 3% and 8% battery. What could be causing this, and how can we fix it?
4 Answers
Have you tried rebooting the phone? Sometimes a simple power cycle can fix charging issues.
Make sure the phone is off while it’s charging. If the phone is overheating, it tends to protect its battery by not charging until it cools down a bit.
I noticed that fluctuating battery percentages typically happen when there’s a connection issue. Cleaning the charging port frequently helps. Just a heads up, it's good practice to avoid using the phone while it's charging too!
First things first, check if the lightning port is clean. Dust or lint can block the connection, so you might want to clean it gently with a toothpick and some compressed air. Try to charge it after that. If the battery is completely drained, it may need a 'base charge' first. Also, turning off Bluetooth and WiFi can help, as those features drain battery while it’s charging. If it still won’t charge properly, a trip to the Apple Store for a diagnostic is a good idea; the battery might be going bad.
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