Why do I have to wiggle my iPhone charger?

There’s dirt, pocket lint or other cruft in the connector on the phone that prevents the cable from seating properly. This is the “good news” answer; if you clean out the connector with a bright light and a non-metallic probe (such as a toothpick) it should resolve the problem.

Why does my charger only work in certain positions?

One of the more common reasons why your charger needs to be in a certain position to work properly is that the wires inside the cable of the power adapter have become too damaged to the point that they are no longer working properly.

Why does my charger feel loose?

What may be happening is lint getting accumulated in the charging port and with every insertion of cable, it gets more and more dense. After long enough time, you may notice that the cable is not going “fully” inside the charging port as it used to go when phone was new.

Why do chargers wiggle?

Often, this problem is caused by an accumulation of lint in the charging port. Try gently cleaning it out with a non-conductive object—a flat wooden toothpick works well. You should be able to buy a box of flat toothpicks at any grocery store.

What causes loose charging port?

If cables fit loosely in your phone’s charging port, it’s quite possible that your phone’s charging port has simply accumulated some debris and could do with a bit of careful cleaning.

Why my phone only charge when its off?

The charger might be of poor quality. The adapter needs to be changed. The phone might need to go theough a reinstallation process of android version. (That happens for many unspecified reasons and reinstallation of android generally solves those issues.)

How do I know if my Iphone charger port is broken?

Signs Your Phone’s Charging Port is Damaged or Broken

1. Broken Pins in Phone Charger Port. Similarly, if pins inside the port become broken or bent, correct charging will become impossible.
2. Debris in Phone Charger Port.
3. Charger Cable and Adapter Work With Other Devices.
4. Faulty Phone Charger Adapter.
5. Defective Phone Battery.

Why does my iPhone charger only work sometimes?

These alerts can appear for a few reasons: Your iOS device might have a dirty or damaged charging port, your charging accessory is defective, damaged, or non Apple-certified, or your USB charger isn’t designed to charge devices. Remove any debris from the charging port on the bottom of your device.

Why won’t my iPhone charge when it is turned off?

Welcome to the Apple Support Communities. I understand the iPhone will only charge when its turned off. I’ll help in any way I can. Settings > Touch (or Face ID) & Passcode. Make sure USB Accessories is turned on. Try a different charging cable to rule out any issues with the cable itself.

Is your iPhone Lightning Charging cable only charging one way?

Today I was reminded of a problem I’ve not seen in a while (I’ll tell you why I’ve not seen it in ages shortly). iPhone Lightning charging cables that only work if you plug them in one way into the iPhone. Typically, the problem is that the cable will only charge when inserted one way, but I’ve also seen data transfer being affected.

Why does my phone stop charging when I move the Charger?

If your mobile phone stops charging when you move the charger’s connector, the issue is normally with the device’s charging port. Visually inspect the port and look for any dirt, dust or lint build-up on the metal charging contacts. Cleaning the charging port with a clean, dry toothbrush or a microfiber cloth might solve the problem.

Why does the charging cable only work one way?

Typically, the problem is that the cable will only charge when inserted one way, but I’ve also seen data transfer being affected. Weird huh? Why would the charging cable only work one way? I’ve read all sorts of wild theories, but the real reason is quite mundane. It’s corrosion on the contacts. Yes, that simple. Here’s an example.