Surprises are good – usually. Nevertheless, life throws curve balls at you sometimes when you’re not prepared. Perhaps you are running late for an important meeting, or a big date is approaching, and your phone won’t charge. ‘Why isn’t my phone charging’, you find no one but to ask yourself.
Just because your phone isn’t charging doesn’t mean it is time to replace it. Take the following steps before you call an expert or open your wallet.

Charge Problems on Your Phone

So these are the steps you should take to make sure your phone charges properly. Even though most of these steps are straightforward enough to be DIYed, you should seek the help of technicians if you aren’t sure how to proceed. Wishing you the best!
Resource:
- how lithium-ion batteries degrade over time: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-phone-batteries-go-bad-so-fast/
- USB charging port structure and issues: https://www.ifixit.com/Wiki/Phone_Charging_Port_Repair
- risks of using cheap phone chargers: https://www.consumerreports.org/electronics-computers/phone-charging-dangers-a1440780909/
- what apps drain your phone battery most: https://www.androidauthority.com/which-apps-drain-battery-288704/