Samsung Tablet Shows Lightning Bolt but Not Charging – Help Needed!

General Discussion
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Problem Overview

I’ve been having a frustrating issue with my Samsung tablet lately. It displays a lightning bolt symbol when I plug it in, but it just won’t charge. I’ve tried a few troubleshooting steps, but nothing seems to work. I’m reaching out to see if anyone else has experienced this and what they did to resolve it.

Troubleshooting Steps I’ve Tried

  1. Different Chargers: I’ve used different charging cables and adapters, including ones that work with other devices.
  2. Clean the Charging Port: I took a look at the charging port to ensure there’s no lint or debris blocking the connection.
  3. Force Restart: I performed a force restart by holding down the power button and the volume down button simultaneously.
  4. Safe Mode Boot: I also tried booting into safe mode to see if a third-party app might be causing the issue.

What I Noticed

  • The lightning bolt still appears, making me think the tablet recognizes power is being supplied. However, the battery percentage stays the same or even drops if I leave it plugged in.
  • Sometimes the tablet feels warm near the charging port which makes me wonder if there’s a hardware issue.

Any Suggestions?

Has anyone dealt with a similar problem? I’d appreciate any tips or experiences on how to potentially fix this. Are there particular signs I should look out for? Should I consider taking it to a repair shop, or could this be something I can fix myself?

Thanks in advance for your help!

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The lightning bolt symbol on Samsung tablets indicates that it’s charging, but sometimes it can show up even when there’s a problem. It can be misleading.

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I’ve noticed mine shows the lightning bolt when it’s plugged in but doesn’t charge at all. Could it be a faulty charger?

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I’ve had this issue too! The lightning bolt can sometimes appear even if the battery isn’t gaining power. A reboot might help clear up any software glitch.

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Rebooting can be a quick fix! But if it’s still showing the bolt without charging, it’s worth checking the cable.

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Have you tried using a different charger? I found that my old charger caused my tablet to show the lightning bolt but not charge at all!

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Sometimes the charging port might accumulate dust, which can prevent proper connection. A little cleaning could help!

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Great point! It’s worth checking. I had to clean mine last week and it made a difference.

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It’s weird how the lightning bolt can feel like both a promise and a curse! It’s so misleading when it shows up but still doesn’t charge.

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I thought mine was broken when I saw that lightning bolt! Turns out my tablet was just in ‘power save’ mode, which affected charging. Check that setting!

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Power save mode can be sneaky! Even though it shows charging, it won’t enable full charging. Good reminder!

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I had a situation where the tablet showed the lightning bolt, but I had left my screen on. That can drain the battery faster than charging it!

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After reading all these comments, I realize how many reasons there are for this problem! I’d feel dumb if I didn’t check the cable and settings.

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I’m curious if anyone has reached out to Samsung support about this? I wonder if they have specific advice for this charging issue.

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Samsung might have a few tips! Can’t hurt to check their support page, right?

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If only tablets could just speak up when there’s an issue! A charging symbol that lies feels like my ex at this point.

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I totally understand the frustration! First, try checking your power cable for any visible damage. Sometimes it’s the simplest things that cause issues.

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Good advice! Also, try plugging it into a different outlet or device. It could be the outlet itself that’s causing the problem!

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Have you checked the charging port? Sometimes debris can get stuck in there. A gentle cleaning might do the trick. Just be careful!

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Great point! I had a similar issue, and cleaning out the port fixed it right up. Worth a try!