I've been struggling with my Samsung A23 for almost a year now. The issue is that when I use fast chargers or cords, it won't charge at all. The only way I can get it to charge is by using a really slow charging brick or one of those slow cords you get for earbuds. The slow methods take anywhere from 2 to 6 hours, and I once had to leave it charging for 12 hours just to get some juice. It's really frustrating, especially since I have fast chargers that just don't work with my phone. Has anyone else experienced this?
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Check if you have fast charging enabled in your settings. There's a guide on Samsung's support page that can help if you're having trouble with it.
It's not just the charger brick that matters; the cable plays a big role too. Some USB-C cables can be faulty or don’t support power delivery well. I’d suggest getting a decent quick charger and cable combo from brands like Anker or Ugreen; they usually work like a charm!
Using Samsung recommended chargers and cables is really important, as not all USB chargers work well with every brand. The slow charging you mentioned is pretty much the safest fallback option, but it would be good to verify the charging specs of your phone online to find the right cables.
You might want to carefully clean out your charging port with a wooden toothpick. Sometimes lint or debris can mess with the connection and prevent charging.
If you've already tried a bunch of different cables and chargers with no success, the charging port might be dirty or blocked. It's worth giving that a look!
But whenever I try using anything fast, it just won’t charge at all. I really have to stick to slow chargers.