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Phone Won't Charge: What to Try Before Paying for a Repair

IntelliTechs ยท Oct 31, 2026

What this means for you

Most charging problems come down to the cable, the outlet or lint in the port, and you can rule them out in about half an hour for free.

Check the outlet, cable and charger first

Swap one piece at a time so you know which one failed.

Clean the charging port

Dust and lint build up in the port over time. A little doesn't matter, but a buildup can stop the plug from seating properly.

Let it charge, then force a restart

A very drained battery can show no sign of life for a while. Each company gives its own timing:

The moisture alert on Samsung Galaxy phones

Some Galaxy phones show a moisture warning and stop charging.

The "accessory not supported" alert on iPhone

If your iPhone says the accessory isn't supported or certified, Apple suggests connecting it straight to the charger with no adapters in between, cleaning the port and restarting.

Phone Won't Charge: What to Try Before Paying for a Repair

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