Let’s accept it! Slow charging on your smartphone is irritating as hell! Keeping your phone plugged in for an hour, and seeing it 10-20% charged is probably the last thing you want. No one has this patience in today’s fast-paced world!
Are you facing the same slow charging issues in your smartphone too? This article is for you!
Whether your phone is taking too long to charge fully or there's no charging at all - we are here with some tips to solve most of the charging-related issues in your phone.
The problem of Slow Charging Simplified
First of all, let us help you comprehend if your phone really has some issue or it's just your perception.
Follow the below steps to check this:
- Discharge your phone to 0%
Charge the phone 0-100% and note the time for complete charging of the battery.
- 5000mAh battery takes almost 3.5hrs to 4hrs to get completely charged when charger used is 2.0 Amp – good USB cable.
So what does it mean? It means if your TECNO, itel, Infinix phone (having a 5000mAh battery) takes 3.5 to 4 hours to charge fully, there’s no slow charging issues. Why? Read the below:
- The latest android versions mostly come with safe charging features.
- It charges the unit faster when the battery is below 10%
- Then charging happens in normal speed up-to 80%
- After 80 % charging, the speed is controlled so that damage of the circuit is reduced due to the continuous flow of current on the circuit and battery.
So your phone may take a bit longer time of charging initially. Once it reaches 80% of charge- the charging speed does improve.
Don’t compare the charging speed of Your phone with other models/other brands.
Reason- Different phone models come with different software or hardware IC for fast charging. Second, the charging capacity that your phone supports also matters. The latest smartphones support the Fast Charging Feature, while the older versions may not come with the same charging capacity. Also, the charging capacity of a phone may decrease over time.
Now some solutions to fix the charging problem in your phone!
1. Always use an original charger. It goes without saying an original charger is a must if you want to get Fast charging on your phone. A duplicate charger responds slow, and may not be well compatible with your device.
2. Try a different charger and data cable- If your phone charging is very slow, or there’s no charging at all, then try using a different charger & data cable. This will help to find out if the problem is in your phone or in the charger.
3. Try a different power source. Sometimes, the power socket you use is faulty. So try a different power source.
4. If charging is happening but it's very slow, then you should check if the charging wire (data cable) has any cuts or damage.
5. Battery draining very fast? Check if you have too many apps running in the background.
6. Try charging your phone in "Airplane" or "SAFE MODE". If the charging is proper, then the problem is related to some third-party app or software. In this case, you should delete the recently downloaded apps.
7. Check if Battery is damaged. Some common signs of a damaged battery are:
- Phone charging is constantly draining too fast.
- The Phone is Getting Older.
- Charging Cycles Don't Fully Recharge the Phone.
- The Battery gets Hot quickly. ...
- You can also check the battery status through Settings >> Battery. If it shows 'charging', then OK. Else, you need to replace the battery.
8. Clean the charging port: Sometimes dirt and dust get accumulated in the charging port. This prevents the proper connection between your phone and the charger. So make sure to clean it properly, but very gently. Try to adjust the charging pin using a needle, if it seems too much in up or down direction. Again, make sure you do it gently.
9. Keep the phone system and apps updated: This ensure a smooth functioning in your device. Sometimes, an outdating app harms your phone’s charging capacity. So you better keep your phone up to date.
10. Reset Your Phone to Factory setting: Factory Reset will delete any faulty app or file that may hinder your phone charging capacity. So after all the above tricks are used, you can also reset your phone to factory setting. Since it will erase all your phone data, don’t forget to perform data backup beforehand.
If the charging problem still persists, even after trying the above solutions, then take your phone to your nearest Carlcare Service center. Our team will do a thorough check and rectify the issue. It’s recommended to book the appointment online, so you can get Fast Repair service without waiting in the queue. Carlcare Service, the official authorized service partner, offers Online Repair reservations for TECNO, itel and Infinix users.
The certified technicians at Carlcare are capable of handling all sorts of repairs to perfection. We use 100% Genuine spare parts to ensure you get the best value for your money. Add to it the robust systems and tech platforms we have deployed. We ensure you can get quality repair as quickly as 2 hours. The Assurance of data protection and service warranty benefits are other things you get while repairing your phone from Carlcare.
