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hishamabdellatif
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

iPhone battery not increasing while charging

my iphone shows that its charging but the battery does not increase

i tried:

  1. restart (volume down, volume up, hold the power button)
  2. close optimize batter mode then turn it on again
  3. reset the while phone

all didnt work

Posted on Oct 23, 2026 2:05 AM

1 reply

Ingo2711
User level: Level 10 (93,009 points)

Oct 23, 2026 3:08 AM in response to hishamabdellatif

Which iPhone do you want to charge?

If it is an older model, has the battery ever been replaced by Apple or an Authorised Apple Service Provider?


Are you using the the original Apple USC cable which came with the iPhone and at least a 20W Apple power adapter?

Does the iPhone make the charging sound when connected to power?

Is the iPhone being recognised when you connect the USB adapter to your computer?


Also check the troubleshooting steps in this related article again:

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Follow these steps and try again after each:


  1. Plug your device into one of these power sources:
    • Computer
    • Power accessory
    • Wall power socket

2 . Restart your iPhone or restart your iPod touch.

3 . Check your charging cable and USB adaptor for signs of damage, such as breakage or bent prongs. Don't use damaged accessories.

4 . Use a wall power socket and check for firm connections between your charging cable, USB wall adaptor and power socket or AC power cable, or try a different socket. 

5 . Remove any debris from the charging port on the bottom of your device, then firmly plug your charging cable into your device.

6 . Let your device charge for half an hour.

7 . If your device still won't power on or if the screen displays a battery icon, force restart your device: 

    • iPhone 8 or later and iPhone SE (2nd generation and later): Press and quickly release the volume up button. Press and quickly release the volume-down button. Press and hold the side button until the Apple logo appears.
    • iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus and iPod touch (7th generation): Press and hold both the side (or top) button and the volume down button until the Apple logo appears. 
    • iPhone 6s or earlier, iPhone SE (1st generation) and iPod touch (6th generation) or earlier: Press and hold both the side (or top) button and the Home button until the Apple logo appears.

8 .Let your device charge for another half an hour.


If your device still won't power on or charge, you might need service. Get a service

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copied from: If your iPhone or iPod touch won't charge - Apple Support


Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256381405