The #Apple #iPhone5C is one of the older generation iPhone models that’s still being used today. This phone was first released in September 2013 and sports a 4 inch IPS LCD screen that has a resolution of 640 x 1136 pixels. It has an 8MP main camera at the back and a 1.2MP selfie camera at the front. Under the hood, you will find the Apple A6 dual core processor which is paired with 1GB of RAM. 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 Apple iPhone 5C won’t charge issue.
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How To Fix The Apple iPhone 5C Won’t Charge Issue
You should make sure that your phone is running on the latest software version before performing the recommended troubleshooting steps listed below. If an update is available then I suggest that you install it first on your device as this will minimize the possibility of the problem being caused by an outdated software version.
Make sure the charger unit is working
The first step you need to do is to eliminate the possibility of the charger causing this problem. There are two parts that make up your phone charger and these are the USB charging cord and the adapter. This cord usually gets damaged easily so you should try using a different charging cord. You should also try using a different adapter to charge your phone in case using a different cord does not work.
Charge from a different power outlet
It’s possible that you might be plugging the charger to a power outlet that is not working at all. To eliminate this possibility you should try plugging the charger to a different power outlet. Take note that it’s best not to plug the adapter to an extension cord but instead plug it directly to the power outlet if you are experiencing this issue.
Check the phone charging port
When dirt or debris gets stuck in the phone charging port this can prevent it from charging properly. You should make sure that the charging port of the phone is free from any debris by blowing air to it. In case the charging port of the phone is wet then you should dry this first by leaving the phone in a cool area for a few hours. The liquid present in the port will evaporate naturally. Check if the Apple iPhone 5C won’t charge issue still occurs.
Try charging the phone from a computer USB port
If you are unable to charge the phone using its wall adapter then you should connect the phone to a computer USB port. Your phone will still charge this way but it is going to be a slower process. If your phone charges then there must be a problem with the fast charging pin of the phone charging port. You should try cleaning this pin or have this checked at a service center.
Force restart the phone
Sometimes the problem can be caused by a glitch in the phone software. If this is what’s causing the problem then you should try to force restart the device as this will refresh its software.
- Press and hold the Home button.
- While holding the Home button, press and hold the Sleep/Wake button.
- Continue holding both buttons for about 10 seconds until the Apple logo appears.
Check if the Apple iPhone 5C won’t charge issue still occurs.
Perform a hard reset
One last troubleshooting step to consider is a hard reset. This will revert your phone back to its factory condition. Take note that this will erase your phone data so make sure to have a backup copy before proceeding.
- Make sure that the phone is off
- Insert the USB cable then hold the Home button while connecting the phone to a computer with iTunes running.
- On the computer when you are prompted that iTunes has detected the iPhone in recovery mode click on OK.
- Click on Restore iPhone.
- Click on Restore and Update.
- iTunes will begin to restore your iPhone.
Check if the Apple iPhone 5C won’t charge issue still occurs. If the phone still does not charge then this could already be caused by a faulty hardware component. The best thing to do right now is to bring the phone to a service center and have it checked.
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