My phone says it's charging but it's not – any tips?

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Totally agree! My old phone’s battery couldn’t hold charge anymore. Consider getting a replacement if it’s a few years old.

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Could be a software issue too! Have you tried rebooting the phone? Sometimes that solves the glitch.

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I never thought of that! I’ll give it a shot. Thanks!

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You might also want to check for any recent updates. Sometimes updates fix those bugs. Check Settings!

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But honestly, if it’s showing charging but not actually doing it, it’s probably a hardware issue. That’s a bummer.

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This is stressing me out! It’s like my phone is playing tricks on me. Anyone else feel like they’re in a bad relationship with their device?

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Haha! Yes! My phone is so temperamental these days; I feel you!

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Have you ever tried plugging it into a different wall socket? Sometimes that’s all it takes to switch things up.

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I’ll try that too! Can’t hurt to investigate every angle.

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I’m experiencing a similar issue with my Pixel 6. I found that the latest software update really messed with the charging recognition. Have you updated your OS recently?

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I did update, but I noticed it only started acting up afterward. It’s frustrating! What version do you have?

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I had a similar problem with my iPhone after an update. A restart resolved it for me. Did you try that yet?

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Not yet, but I’ll give it a shot! Thanks for the tip!

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Make sure to check for charging port debris too. Sometimes, software bugs are just masking hardware issues!

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Totally agree with welchgeorge! I’ve found that cleaning the port helped before rather than just relying on updates.

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Nope, a factory reset seems extreme! I prefer to troubleshoot bit by bit. Any other suggestions?

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It’s often a hit or miss with updates, which may fix one issue but cause another. My friend with a OnePlus had to roll back the update entirely!

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That sounds like a hassle! How did they manage that?

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He found instructions online specific to his model. It was a bit tricky, but worth it for the peace of mind when charging!

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On the brighter side, at least now you can tell friends you’re running an experimental phone, haha!