iPhone 12 Pro Max Won’t Charge. Find The Solution Here
Why Isn’t My iPhone 12 Pro Max Charging?
The Solution
The first thing you should check if your iPhone 12 Pro Max isn’t charging is whether your cord is plugged in. It sounds silly and obvious, but it’s always best to check the easiest fixes first. Make sure the charger is plugged into the phone and the other end securely into its USB outlet. If you’re using a wall outlet, change the outlet to see if it was the problem.
If everything is securely plugged in, try changing the cords. A common issue is that your charging cord itself could have broken. Such an issue is especially likely if you’re using a third-party or low-quality charging cable. To check the cord, plug a different device in, such as another iPhone or something that uses the same style of charger.
Another obvious issue you can check is the port on your phone itself. The charging port can easily have detritus, sand or dust clogging it up. Look at the charging port to see if something is stopping your charging cord from making proper contact.
iPhone 12 Pro Max Won’t Turn On Or Charge
The Solution
If the above issues won’t fix it, you may have a more serious problem on your hands. If your iPhone 12 Pro Max won’t turn on at all, then you may have damaged it in some way.
You can’t guess the issue just by looking at the phone, unfortunately. Bring your phone to a local Apple shop or phone repair business. Tell them the issue that you’re facing and see what might have stopped your phone from turning on.
If your phone won’t turn on because it’s dead, getting it to charge is the only fix. Try the fixes above, replace the cord, and even try a wireless phone charger. But once you’ve tried these fixes, your best bet is usually to take it for repairs if the problem continues.
iPhone 12 Not Charging After Getting Wet
The Solution
Getting your phone wet is one of the worst things you can do. Even a small amount of water can cause your phone to stop working. Worse than that, Apple often won’t replace a damaged phone if the issue is water damage.
To dry your phone, the first step is to take it out of any case. Doing so will stop water from being trapped in the case and continuing to harm your phone. Pat your phone as dry as possible to keep the surface dry. From here, many people suggest you put your phone in a bag of rice to suck away the moisture, which does work but is far from your only option!
Some experts say that you should instead use airflow to dry your phone out. Use a hair dryer or other air blower to project a steady stream of air into your phone. Point this at the charging port primarily, as well as the speakers, as these are the points where water will most quickly penetrate.
It’s important to note that you shouldn’t use hot air for this. While you might feel that hot air will dry the moisture faster, you’re in danger of damaging your phone further. You can overheat the phone doing this, hurting the fragile electronics within and ensuring it won’t charge again.
If your phone still won’t charge after you’ve thoroughly dried it out, leave it overnight somewhere safe and dry. Try again in the morning and attempt to blow it out again if you’re worried you haven’t gotten all the moisture out. Sadly, if it isn’t working at this point, your phone is likely in need of replacement.
Charger Works but iPhone Won’t Charge
The Solution
If you know that your charger works but your iPhone 12 still won’t charge, the problem most likely resides in the phone itself.
Your first step is to check the charging port as mentioned above and clear out any detritus or debris. If your phone has a large case on it, you should remove the case and see if it was stopping the charger from properly plugging in.
If the issue continues afterward, bring your phone to a local repair shop. There’s likely internal damage that is stopping your phone from charging properly.
iPhone Won’t Recognize Charger
The Solution
If your iPhone 12 won’t recognize the charger you’re attempting to use, there’s a high chance that the charger you’re using is a third-party charger. There’s nothing inherently wrong with third-party chargers, but your phone may fail to recognize it as an accessory.
The easiest fix is to change out the charger for a different one. If you’re using an official Apple charger, check for damage. Broken pins, frayed cables, and other visible damage sources can cause this issue. If the issue continues, it’s likely a dirty or damaged charging port on your phone.
iPhone Not Charging Wirelessly
The Solution
If your iPhone isn’t charging wirelessly, the issue is often easy to fix. The first step is to restart your iPhone, as it could fix a minor software glitch. You may also need to update your phone to continue.
Should the issue continue, make sure you aren’t using a charger that needs to connect. Some wireless chargers use WiFi or Bluetooth for various reasons, so double-check! Other than these fixes, try to adjust your phone’s positioning to ensure it’s not just off of the sweet spot needed to charge.
Reasons Why iPhone Stopped Charging After 80%
Sometimes your charger works just fine until you get to the last 20%. 80% is enough to turn off low power mode, but it’s obnoxious to not get a full charge on your computer!
Should you encounter this issue, you should know it’s usually intentional. Apple uses a battery optimization feature that can change how your phone charges. One of its features is to prevent the battery from charging past 80%, as this can prevent overstressing the battery.
If this is bothering you, turn off Optimized Battery Charging in your settings. You also should find ways to lower the temperature of your phone, as an overheated phone is one of the main reasons this setting will slow your charging.
iPhone 12 Is Charging Very Slowly
The Solution
The same optimized charging feature mentioned above can cause your iPhone to charge slowly. If your phone is overheated, it will prevent you from charging it, so make sure you’re keeping your phone cool! Running into this problem repeatedly means there may be something wrong with your phone, so keep tabs on how often this occurs.
Again, turning off the Optimized Battery Charging settings should fix slow charging. However, you could also be using a low-quality cord or a bad charging outlet. If you don’t have the setting on and are still encountering this issue, change out the charging cord and use a different outlet to see if that fixes your problem.
Conclusion
It’s highly common for your iPhone 12 to have issues charging, so don’t fret. Try the fixes listed above, and if your problem persists seek expert help.
For more information, feel free to contact us to learn more. You can also keep reading for a quick FAQ on some of the most commonly-asked questions about charging your iPhone 12 Max Pro!
Many iPhone enthusiasts buy the newest phone every year, but this isn’t necessary. If you have an iPhone 12, you can expect about 3-5 years of reliable use. This number is only an average, as it depends on your care for the phone and whether it gets damaged.
Most damage is cosmetic. You’ll notice chips and dents in the metal body or cracks in the glass. The most common way to damage your phone is by dropping it without a safety case.
If you shake your phone and something is rattling inside, damage is likely as well. If you suspect your phone might have damage you can’t see, consider having the Apple store inspect it.
Most iPhone 12s take roughly an hour to charge from 0% to max. On this charge, you can get about 19 hours of use out of your phone. Activities like filming, playing games, and streaming will drain the battery faster than many other activities.
You should replace your iPhone when you feel it needs replacing! If you want the newest iPhone, swoop it up on release. Otherwise, you’ll have several years of use. You should replace your phone when it’s begun to work poorly, fails to hold a charge, loads slower, or is experiencing other troublesome issues.
