One of the latest #apple smartphones available in the market is the #iPhone8Plus. This phone is an improvement over the iPhone 7 Plus which is why they share a similar design. This new model however has improved hardware specs that make it perform a little bit better. Although this is a solid performing device there are instances when certain issues can occur which we will be addressing today.
In this latest installment of our troubleshooting series we will tackle the iPhone 8 Plus will not charge issue and other related problems.
If you own an iPhone 8 Plus or any other iPhone model for that matter then feel contact us using this form. We will be more than happy to assist you with any concern that you may have with your device. This is a free service we are offering with no strings attached. We however ask that when you do contact us try to be as detailed as possible so that an accurate assessment can be made and the correct solution can be given.
iPhone 8 Plus Will Not Charge
Problem: Phone will not charge. Have tried 5 different leads and different wall sockets. Have had issues with screen showing emergency sos when I have plugged it in recently. Never had that on any iPhone before
Related Problem: I left to school yesterday, my phone was functioning and the battery was fully charged. In my first class, I noticed it was turned off. I pressed and held the power button, but nothing happened. I took it home to charge for an hour and tried again. Nothing happens. I’ve tried holding down the home and power button at the same time. I’ve tried to press the top volume button, and then power but still nothing happened. It’s been two days now, I left it on the charger all night too. I don’t want to take it to Verizon unless I have to, How do I fix/ restart my phone?
Related Problem: At around a 50% charge, my phone stops charging, then charges again. So right now it’s at a 59% har an it has stopped charging 3 times at just 59%.
Solution: There are several reasons why your iPhone 8 Plus will not charge. It could be due to a bad charger, some problem with the charging port, or even a phone software/hardware issue. While this might sound like a serious problem the good news is that with some troubleshooting on your end the issue can usually be fixed. Listed below are some of the steps that you need to perform to fix the problem.
- The first thing you need to do is to make sure that the charging port of the phone is free from any dirt or debris. Clean the charging port of the phone using a can of compressed air.
- Try charging the phone using a wall charger. You should also try charging the phone from a computer USB port.
- Try using a different charging cord.
- Force restart the phone. Press and quickly release the Volume Up button. Press and quickly release the Volume Down button. Then, press and hold the Side button until you see the Apple logo. Charge your phone again for 30 minutes.
In case the above steps fails to fix the problem then you will need to bring the phone to the nearest service center and have it checked.
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