iPhone is Charging Very Slow. How to Fix in iPhone 8 or 8 Plus?

The use of incompatible charging equipment, damaged ports, or power sources is also among the possible causes for the slow charging of an iPhone. If your iPhone seems like it’s taking an eternity to charge, it may not be a problem with the device or the charging cable. Here, in this article, we have discussed the simplest and straightforward methods to Fix if iPhone 8 is Charging Very Slow.

CNET’s Dan Graziano explains it may be a simple buildup of dust or debris in the device’s lightning port. This clogged-up port may be the reason behind many people’s charging woes. He recommends using a toothpick or bobby pin to gently clean the lint or debris out of the clogged lightning port. If that doesn’t work, try using a can of compressed air to remove the build-up.

Fix, iPhone 8 is Charging Very Slow

Use Original Power Adapter

Some third-party chargers may not have the desired output power for your iPhone so it will take a lot longer for the battery to become fully charged. This is one of the main reasons why it is but highly recommended to use only OEM or Apple-supplied charger for your iPhone.

Check Power Source Properly

To make sure the problem is not due to the power source, try to switch between power outlets or power sources. You can use three power sources when charging your iPhone including wall power outlet, computer USB port (2.0 or 3.0), and power accessories like a powered USB hub, docking station, or other Apple-certified accessories.

When charging from a computer USB port, be sure that the computer is turned on and not in sleep mode. But then again, the supplied power from computers or power accessory may not be similar to that from the wall power outlet. So it’s still possible for your iPhone to charge slowly.

Check Lightning Cable for any Physical Damage

Examine both ends of the USB cable or Lightning cable you use to charge your iPhone. Note that Apple’s Lightning cables are prone to fraying especially at the end that connects to your iPhone. If ever you see any visible signs of damage, then you need a new cable.

Properly Clean the Lightning Port

ake a flashlight and check the charging port at the bottom of your iPhone. Any debris or gunk in the port can prevent the lightning cable from making solid contact with your iPhone so it’s possible that your device won’t charge or may charge but very slow. If necessary, brush it out with something that won’t conduct an electric charge to prevent causing any damage to the electronics components at the bottom of your phone.

Force Restart

If it’s the first time for your iPhone to charge slowly, then it might be just a minor glitch affecting the charging system. A soft reset or forced restart should be able to deal with it. Here’s how it’s done:

Press and quickly release the Volume Up button.
Press and quickly release the Volume Down button.
Press and hold the Side/Power button until the Apple logo appears.

Quit all background apps

Some background apps crash, go rogue and cause massive draining. So you may think that your iPhone is charging slowly but the background apps are draining the battery so quickly. In this case, you can force all running apps to quit or turn off your iPhone while charging.

To force close apps on your iPhone 8, follow these steps:

Press the Home button twice quickly. Doing so opens the Apps viewer screen containing a list of recently used apps.
These apps are in standby mode and running in the background.
Swipe up on the app’s preview to close it.
Do the same to the rest of the background apps.
Turn off your phone then charge it again.

Check for Software Update

Make sure that your iPhone has the latest version of the iOS software. It is really easy to update your device.

Tap Settings.
Tap General.
Tap Software Update.
If there is an update available, follow the onscreen instructions to install the updates on your iPhone.

Reset All Settings

Tap on the Settings icon from the home screen on your iPhone.
Tap on General.
Next, scroll down to the bottom and tap on Reset.
Select Reset All Settings from the given options. This will erase the system settings and restore the original values or defaults without affecting internal data.
If prompted, enter your device passcode to continue.
Then tap Reset All Settings again to confirm.

Your iPhone should reboot automatically when the reset is complete. After the reset, configure individual options and enable core features including Wi-Fi networks to use them again on your device.

Restore your iPhone in iTunes via Recovery Mode

It’s an advanced type of iOS restore you can do when dealing with more intricate system errors that caused a device to malfunction. In this case, you will need to put your iPhone in a recovery mode state first and then restore iOS in iTunes.

Press and quickly release the Volume Up button.
Press and quickly release the Volume Down button.
Press and hold the Side/Power button when you see the Connect to iTunes screen. Do not release the buttons when you see the Apple logo since you’ll need to enter recovery mode.
On the next screen, you should see the option to Restore or Update.
Select Update first to update iOS. Otherwise, select the option to Restore.

Wait for iTunes to attempt to reinstall iOS without erasing your data. iTunes then downloads the software for your device. If the download takes more than 15 minutes, your iPhone exits the Connect to iTunes screen. If this happens, wait until the download is finished then go back to the previous steps to enter recovery mode again.

Restore your iPhone in iTunes via DFU mode

It’s regarded as the deepest type of system restore you can do on your iPhone. It allows your device to communicate with iTunes on a computer without loading the operating system or bootloader

Here’s how to perform a DFU mode restore on your iPhone 8:

Close any running programs on your computer.
Connect your iPhone to your computer using the Apple-supplied USB connector or Lightning cable.
While your phone is connected, press and hold the Side/Power button for about 3 seconds.
Keep pressing on the Side/Power button then press and hold the Volume Down button for about 10 seconds. If the Apple logo appears, it means you’ve held the buttons too long and that you’ll have to start all over again.
If you see no logo, release the Side/Power button but keep holding the Volume Down button for another 5 seconds.
If the screen stays black afterward, it means that you have successfully entered DFU mode. At this point, you will be prompted with an alert message on your computer saying that iTunes has detected your iPhone. If you see that message, follow the onscreen prompts to complete the DFU mode recovery process.
If you see the Plug into iTunes screen, it means you haven’t entered DFU mode and that you will need to start all over again.

If none of that works, then most likely what you’re dealing with is a hardware problem.

Conclusion

That was it, this was the easiest way to fix if iPhone 8 is Charging Very Slow. Are you facing any problems and issues with your iPhone 8 Series? Then there is nothing to worry about, we have an article dedicated to iPhone 8’s issues and guides. Here is the iPhone 8 Troubleshooting Guide. Although it’s rare, some cases of the issues on Apple devices may have bad hardware as the origin. If a factory reset won’t help in fixing your issue, visit your local Apple Store or Service Center so a qualified technician can examine the hardware. If needed, they may send it in for repair or replacement.

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