Have you ever plugged your
phone into a laptop, wall sockets, or even a portable charger and just had
nothing happen? It’s almost like your Android isn’t being recognized at all,
unless you turn it off first, and then it charges just like it normally would.
This is extremely frustrating when it happens.
There are a few different
reasons why this can happen, some more common than others, and one of the only
ways to figure out what’s the deal is to go down the list of problems and see
which one fits your phone best. It can take some time to sort out, but by the
end of this you’ll either fix your charging problem, or know where to start.
Let’s look at the why
first, so that way we can easily figure out how to fix it. While there are a
few reasons why this can happen, it’s usually a problem with the pin or
connector inside your phone.
How to Get Your Android Charging Correctly Again (Bent Pin)
Since the pin problem is the
most common, I’ll go over that first, and then talk about how you can
troubleshoot the other issues if this doesn’t fix your Android. All you’ll need
for this is a flathead screwdriver, plenty of light, and a steady hand.
Step 1: Power Your Phone Down
Before you start poking any
connectors or pins, turn your phone off first. Power it down completely, and
wait around fifteen seconds before you start getting setup to fix the issue.
Step 2: Examine the Port
Before we try and fix this,
make sure you’re in a well lit room so you can see what you’re doing. You don’t
want to bend the pin the wrong way, or somehow miss it completely you’re going to need a pretty thin flathead
screwdriver for this, but anything just as small should work.
Step 3: Straighten out the Pin
Now I’m going to warn you, I’m
not responsible for any damages or voided warranties because of this, so be
careful. Hold your phone with the charging port pointed towards you, and use
your screwdriver to push the pin up just a smidge.
Once you do this, remove the
screwdriver and power your phone back on to test it. If the pin was the
problem, this will fix it almost instantly.
How to Get Your Android Charging Correctly Again
(Troubleshooting)
If after a few pin adjustments
your Android still isn’t charging while turned on, then the problem lies somewhere
else. From this point on you need to examine three different factors: the
cables used, the power source, and your battery.
There’s
something wrong with one, two, or all three of these if you can’t charge
correctly three, so let’s look at how to identify the problem.
Step 1: Different Cables
It’s possible your cable is the
problem, so here’s what you can try to see if it is:
- Try
the cable with a different phone.
- Use
the cable with a new device.
- Use
the cable with a new power source.
- Try
a different cable.
If you get a different result
with another Android or a different cable, the cable you’re using now is
definitely the problem.
Step 2: Use a Different Power Source
Sometimes where you’re plugging
your Android into is the problem, so if it only charges when it’s off with one
power source try a different one. I usually charge my Android through my
laptop, but I could try charging it with a wall charger, or even one of my
consoles.
Try as many different sources
as you can to see if one works!
Step 3: Remove / Refresh Your Battery
If you have a removable
battery, I recommend you swap it out for a different one if you have one
available. If you can’t remove it, without voiding a warranty, use a battery
checker app to see if you have anything not working as it should.
Step 4: When All Else Fails
If nothing else has solved the
problem at this point, you only have two options left. It’s not likely, but
still possible that a factory reset could fix the problem. On the other hand,
if you still have an active warranty, see if your issue is covered under it, or
if your manufacturer has any more information available.
Having to charge your Android
only when it’s off is an annoying problem, but is thankfully one with a few
fixes.
Conclusion
Most of the time, if your Android
is only charging when it’s off it only takes a few seconds, and a small
adjustment to fix it. If the pin isn’t the problem, slowly go through
everything involved in the charging process until you find out what’s causing
the charging issue. If your Android hasn’t always done this, it can still be
fixed.
If
you’re still having trouble, please leave any questions down below!
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