Why does my new iPhone take so long to charge?

Your iPhone is charging slowly because you’re using a low amperage charging source. The more amperage the charger has, the faster your iPhone will charge. Your iPhone is charging slowly because there is some sort of gunk or debris stuck inside the Lightning port (charging port) of your iPhone.

How long should iPhone 6s take to charge?

While this can depend on what apps you have running in the background and the kind of charger you’re using, it will usually take up to 2 hours and 40 minutes to fully charge the battery of your iPhone 6s.

Why does my phone takes 5 hours to charge?

The number one reason your iPhone or Android smartphone is charging slow is because of a bad cable. USB cables get dragged around and beat up quite a bit and most people never even think to replace the ones that originally came with their devices. Thankfully, USB charging cables are easy (and cheap) to replace.

Why does iPhone 6s battery drain fast?

A lot of things can cause your battery to drain quickly. If you have your screen brightness turned up, for example, or if you’re out of range of Wi-Fi or cellular, your battery might drain quicker than normal. It might even die fast if your battery health has deteriorated over time.

What do I do if my iPhone is charging slowly?

Just turn off the device, grab a toothpick or open paperclip, and then gently insert that into the port to remove any lint you find. You can also use a can of compressed air to blow out any junk that might be in there. After you’ve cleaned out the lightning port, try turning your device back on and recharging it.

How long does it take to charge a new iPhone 6 battery?

It will reach 80\% in under an hour, then take another 60-90 minutes to reach 100\%. If you use an iPad USB adapter it will reach 80\% faster, as the 6 and later can safely charge at a 1.5 amp rate.

How long does it take to charge the iPhone 6S Plus battery?

Apple iPhone 6s Plus battery is rated at ~3000mah. Most USB chargers dispense ~500mah. If you have a quick charge adapter which sometimes offers ~1000mah to 1500mah, you’re looking at a minimum of 3 hours, and at most 7.

Why does my iPhone take so long to charge?

Every time you plug a charging cable into your iPhone, it’s the software that decides if the battery will be charged. So, if there’s an issue with your iPhone’s software, your iPhone may charge slowly even if there’s nothing wrong with your Lightning port, Lightning cable, or power source.

What to do if your iPhone won’t turn on or charge?

Then let your device charge for another half hour. If your device still won’t power on or charge, take your device, charging cable, and charging adapter to an Apple Retail Store or Apple Authorized Service Provider for evaluation.

How many amps does it take to charge an iPhone?

Imagine a fire hose: If voltage is the speed water flows through the hose, then amperage is the width of the hose, or how much water can flow through at once. iPhones can only charge at 5 volts, but the amperage varies from charger to charger — usually from 500mA (milliamps) to 2.1 amps, which equates to 2100 milliamps.