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Why does my phone take so long to charge?

  • By Cellular Toy Shoppe Staff
  • May 6, 2021
Why does my phone take so long to charge?

One of the most annoying aspects of your daily life is waiting for your phone’s battery to charge up to 100 percent. Every minute feels like forever! However, the real problem comes up when you are not just impatient, but your phone literally takes a few hours to fully charge.

There could be various reasons for the slow charging of your mobile device. To help you get out of this extremely unpleasant situation, in this article we summarized some of the most common causes of this problem, as well as some useful tips on how you can deal with it:

Charger cable problem

Before you start thinking about whether it’s time to change your phone, first make sure you identify the root cause of the issue. Often times the charging cable is to blame!

Frequent use, constant winding, carrying it in your bag are just some of the factors that contribute to wear or even interruption of the charging cable. In case your phone starts charging slowly, the first thing we advise you to check is the charging cable. If you are lucky and this is the reason, you can easily replace it with a new one.

Port Issues

Since in most cases the port is open, dust and dirt can often accumulate in it, causing charging problems. That’s why we recommend that you clean the gate with a toothpick or any other similar object. Be very careful, because otherwise, you risk causing additional damage.

Too many apps running in the background

This can also cause both slow charging and fast battery drain. Make sure there aren’t many apps that make charging slower and require high battery consumption.

Aging battery

Unfortunately, the most likely cause of this problem is an outdated battery. The average battery life is about 2 years. After that, charging starts taking more and more time. The best decision you can make if you want to save your phone is to get a battery replacement service.

How to charge a phone faster?

In case you do not experience any of the problems listed above, but you still want your phone to charge faster, the solution is to get a heavy-duty fast charging cable. Compared to standard chargers, they can reduce the charging time of your iPhone or Android device significantly. This way you won’t have to wait for hours to be able to use your phone again without being tied to the charger.

How to charge a new phone battery for the first time?

This is another important question that consumers often ask. The common misconception is that when you charge a new phone for the first time, you have to let it charge for 8 or even 12 hours. This rule is leftover from old Ni-MH phone batteries. Modern models use lithium or polymer lithium batteries and do not need to be charged for that long. Just wait until the phone is fully charged, it would take no more than 2-3 hours.

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