Caused by gunk in the charge port. It naturally accrues over time. Local repair stores will have the specialized tools to fix it.
Edit: people who are saying toothpicks havent actually done the job properly before, I’m willing to bet. Toothpicks don’t fit properly in a USB-C port, and can barely get inside a lightning port. Not to mention that if it breaks, you’re fucked and have to go to a repair shop anyway.
Can confirm rubbing alcohol can improve your experience with failing phone charge port. I got to the point with one where it wouldn’t charge unless I applied a minuscule amount of alcohol around the metal prong in the phone with a shaved down toothpick before plugging it in. This tip is mentioned exclusively for those trying to extend the life of an end-stage phone and I take no responsibility for any fires or harm to the phone.
That said, there were never any problems when I did it and it extended the phone’s life maybe 8 months, and after a few months it didn’t even need the alcohol. Maybe it improves conductivity or used the charger head to over time clean the phone port. This was a micro-USB charger because I like using 8 year old, $60 phones.
Caused by gunk in the charge port. It naturally accrues over time. Local repair stores will have the specialized tools to fix it.
Edit: people who are saying toothpicks havent actually done the job properly before, I’m willing to bet. Toothpicks don’t fit properly in a USB-C port, and can barely get inside a lightning port. Not to mention that if it breaks, you’re fucked and have to go to a repair shop anyway.
Toothpicks are not exactly specialised tools
I use a sewing machine needle, works great, just don’t go crazy and break shit.
Something nonconductive seems the safest choice, so you can’t accidentally short anything.
Plastic dental flosser with a pick. Cut the tip flat. Easier to reach the edges and less likely to damage the port.
I’ve done a little bit of okay cleaning with a toothpick, then much better cleaning from the repair shop.
Me too, alcohol and toothpick
Can confirm rubbing alcohol can improve your experience with failing phone charge port. I got to the point with one where it wouldn’t charge unless I applied a minuscule amount of alcohol around the metal prong in the phone with a shaved down toothpick before plugging it in. This tip is mentioned exclusively for those trying to extend the life of an end-stage phone and I take no responsibility for any fires or harm to the phone.
That said, there were never any problems when I did it and it extended the phone’s life maybe 8 months, and after a few months it didn’t even need the alcohol. Maybe it improves conductivity or used the charger head to over time clean the phone port. This was a micro-USB charger because I like using 8 year old, $60 phones.
I wouldn’t recommend using that toothpick while drunk, my dude.
Lol
Toothpicks work great. They are wood or plastic so they won’t conduct electricity.
Can confirm. Clean these out all the time. about 75%-80% of the time this is the cause of this exact issue.