I've been really frustrated with my iPhone 16 Pro's charging issues. I recently had to get the charging port replaced because it wouldn't charge at all. After the repair, it charged fine at the shop, and I can even get it to charge slowly in my car. However, at home, no matter which outlet I use—whether it's a wall socket or my laptop—it just won't charge properly. I keep getting a message saying 'slow charger,' and sometimes the battery percentage doesn't increase or even drops while it's plugged in. I've asked around, and my family members with iPhone 15 and 16 are having no issues, so it can't be the outlets in the house. Plus, I'm out of warranty since it expired in early December. Has anyone else experienced this?
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Check the wattage and amperage of your USB power adapter and make sure you're using a good quality USB-C cable. The info is usually tiny on the adapter, but if you're using at least a 20W adapter with a solid cable—like an Apple or a well-reviewed third-party like Anker or Belkin—and still facing issues, consider going back to the repair shop for them to take a closer look.
If you've tried multiple chargers and cables and the problem persists, it's likely an issue with the port itself. It could be getting power from the wrong pin, like the 5v one instead of the higher voltage pins it needs. My guess is that the repair shop might not have done a great solder job. I'd suggest taking it back to them for another look.
I've been trying with Anker and my original Apple charger. No clue what's going wrong, haha. Might have to take it back in for another check!