iPhone Showing Charging But Battery Percentage Not Increasing
By Robert Jones · 2021-08-13
Is your iPhone showing a battery icon but not increasing the percentage?
## iPhone Charging, But No Juice? Here's Why (and How to Fix It!) Right, who hasn't been there? You plug in your iPhone, see that familiar charging icon pop up, and then... nothing. The battery percentage just sits there, stubborn as a mule. It's frustrating, isn't it? Especially when you're about to head out and desperately need a bit more power. I've seen this countless times over the years, not just with my own gear but with what friends and family bring over too. It’s a common one, believe me. ### The Obvious Culprits: Cables and Power Sources First things first, let's rule out the simple stuff. It sounds daft, but often it *is* the simple stuff. Back in the day, I had an old iPod Classic that did this. Drove me mad. Turned out, it was just a dodgy cable. * **The Cable:** Not all cables are created equal, eh? Those dirt-cheap ones you find at the market? Probably best avoided. They might look the part, but the internal wiring can be shocking. I always recommend using the original Apple cable if you can, or at least a certified MFi (Made for iPhone) one. I keep a few spares in my workshop, all good quality, just for testing. Sometimes a cable just wears out, too. Fraying near the connectors is a dead giveaway. Give it a good look-over. Try a different cable if you have one handy. * **The Power Adapter:** Similar to cables, not all chargers are built the same. If you're using a weak adapter, say, one designed for an old flip phone, it might not be putting out enough juice to charge your iPhone effectively, especially newer models. They draw more power. I've got a few multi-port chargers here for all my various bits of test gear, and you quickly learn which ports are fast and which are just trickle chargers. Make sure your adapter matches your phone