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Here's why your phone is taking so long to charge, and how to speed up its charging time

Dave JohnsonJul 3, 2020, 06:21 IST

If your phone is taking a long time to charge, it might need a fix.MosayMay/Shutterstock

There are several reasons why your phone might be taking longer than usual to charge.
For a faster charge, plug your phone directly into a wall outlet — don't use a wireless charging pad or a computer's USB port.
You can also charge your phone faster by turning it off, or simply not using it while it charges.
A damaged charging cable or a dirty connection port can also slow down the charging process.

If your phone seems to be charging slowly, it might not be your imagination — topping off the battery might really be taking longer than it used to.

How to fix a phone that takes a long time to charge

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Charge using a physical charging cable, not a wireless charger

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Your cable may be faulty

A cable needn't be this obviously frayed to slow down the charging process. Nor Gal/Shutterstock.com

Plug your phone into an outlet, not your computer

A computer's USB port won't charge as fast as an outlet. Hollis Johnson/Business Insider

You're using a weak power adapter

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Your phone is working too hard to charge

Using your phone while it's charging takes away battery life. Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images

There's a problem with your charging port

Your charging port might be too dirty to function. Dave Johnson/Business Insider

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