Why do only certain chargers work on my iPhone?

The most common reason why this is going to happen is that the charging port inside your iPhone or Pad is dirty this can be due to dirt or pocket lint filling up the charging port ensuring the charger cannot establish a proper connection.

Why do some cables not charge iPhone?

These alerts can appear for a few reasons: Your iOS device might have a dirty or damaged charging port, your charging accessory is defective, damaged, or non Apple-certified, or your USB charger isn’t designed to charge devices. Remove any debris from the charging port on the bottom of your device.

Why does my phone not charge with some Chargers?

There may be an external issue, like a bad power outlet or worn charging cable. It may also be an internal problem like a software glitch. Accordingly, you’ll likely have to try a few different troubleshoot methods until the problem is solved.

Why does my charger only work a certain way?

The wires break at the end of the cord, inside the plug. So when you bend it just right it holds the connection and works. Just buy a new cord and see if that fixes it, or take it to a cell phone repair and depending on the model of the phone, they can replace the socket where the cord plugs in.

Why does iPhone only charge with one cable?

But when it does, it’s because it has been plugged using the “right” side as only one side works. That behavior applies to my iPhone as well. Right now my survivor cable has the same value as my phone. One can’t go without the other.

Why does my iPhone charger only work on one side?

The smart chip/circuit in the actual cable is what detects which pins to send power and signal to and enables the ability to flip the cable. If the chip is bad, or it’s not a cable from a company authorized by Apple to make and sell lightening cables, then it may not work.

How do I get my iPhone 6 to charge?

If your iPhone won’t charge with the wall adapter, try plugging it into a USB port on your computer. If it won’t charge in the computer, try plugging it into the wall — or try a different USB port on the computer. If your iPhone charges with one adapter and not the other, then your charger is the problem.

What do you do if your charger only works at certain angles?

Why does my Iphone charger only work on one side?

Are aftermarket Chargers bad for the iPhone 6 Port?

We’ve tried 3 aftermarket chargers and the phone will not even show the red battery on the screen. The port on the iPhone 6 port is cleaned and free from lint and debris. The same aftermarket chargers work fine on my 7 Plus so the chargers are not broken.

What is a made for iPhone charging cable?

Apple released a standard for charging accessories called “Made for iPhone”. You’ll often see this logo on packages when you shop for accessories. Specifically, this standard ensures there’s a chip in the cable that stops a power surge (in basic terms) from blowing out components on your phone.

Why won’t my iPhone connect to the female port?

The iPhone’s female port only has pins on one side, so if the cable works at all (in either configuration) then the iPhone port itself must be functioning fine, else it would not work regardless of which way the plug was inserted. The issue then has to be with the cable. Are you using genuine Apple cables?

Why won’t the lightening port on my iPhone work?

The cable is the bi-directional component of the lightening port standard. The iPhone’s female port only has pins on one side, so if the cable works at all (in either configuration) then the iPhone port itself must be functioning fine, else it would not work regardless of which way the plug was inserted. The issue then has to be with the cable.