How to Fix an iPhone Charging Slowly

Step by step

1. 1 min

   Clear the charging port

   Inspect the charging port for lint, dust, or debris using a bright light. Carefully remove any obstruction with a non-conductive wooden or plastic toothpick, ensuring you do not damage the internal connector pins.

   Note: Avoid using metal needles or pins to prevent electrical shorts.
2. 30 sec

   Validate hardware authenticity

   Ensure your cable and power adapter are MFi (Made for iPhone) certified or genuine Apple products. Non-certified accessories often fail to negotiate proper power delivery, resulting in throttled charging speeds.

3. 1 min

   Isolate the power source

   Connect your iPhone to a different wall outlet or a high-output power brick rated for at least 20W. Avoid charging via USB ports on keyboards, monitors, or older laptop hubs, as these provide insufficient amperage.

4. 30 sec

   Disable Optimized Battery Charging

   Navigate to Settings > Battery > Battery Health & Charging. Toggle off Optimized Battery Charging to ensure your device charges at maximum capacity immediately, rather than waiting for your typical usage patterns.

   Note: Remember to re-enable this later to preserve long-term battery health.
5. 1 min

   Reduce thermal throttling

   High temperatures significantly reduce charging speeds to protect battery chemistry. Remove any thick protective cases and ensure the iPhone is in a cool, ventilated environment while charging.

   Note: Your iPhone will automatically pause charging if the internal temperature exceeds recommended limits.
6. 2 min

   Perform a force restart

   Clear minor software glitches affecting the power management system. Quickly press and release Volume Up, quickly press and release Volume Down, then hold the Side button until the Apple logo appears.