Fast charging is available on a large number of mobile phones on the market, although it is not the same in all cases: smartphones with 30 W fast charging are very common and It is not uncommon to find models that support 100 W or 120 W.. We also have more extreme cases, such as the Realme GT 3: it has a 240 W fast charge, so we can charge the mobile to 100% in just under 10 minutes.
Fast charging is usually a problem-free process, but there are times when your phone doesn’t charge as fast as it should. Although it may seem like there’s a problem with your device, it’s usually not a serious problem. Below we’ll go over the main reasons why a phone may not charge as fast as it should.
Check the actual charging speed
The first thing we should do if we think that the mobile is not charging as fast as it should is check the actual speed at which you are chargingThis is something we can do easily with Ampere, a free application available on Google Play.
As soon as we open the application (with the charger plugged into the mobile) we will see the mA at which we are charging the device. Of course, It is advisable to perform the test when the battery is almost exhausted.since this is when the mobile phone uses the maximum power to charge the battery.
If you are not sure about the power supported by your device, it is advisable to find out the figure, which we can do by checking the mobile manual or accessing the manufacturer’s website. Once we have confirmed that the mobile has fast charging technology and that it is not charging as quickly as it should, we can start to consider other options.
Make sure you use the correct charger
One of the most common mistakes is to think that we can use any charger we have at home to take advantage of the benefits of fast charging: it is important to keep in mind that fast charging technology requires the use of a compatible charger and cablesince otherwise we will be charging the mobile at normal speed.
If you have verified that the mobile is not charging at the maximum supported speed, it is very likely that the charger you are using do not have the power necessary to charge the batteryIf your phone has a 30W fast charge and with Ampere you see that the fast charge is far from that figure, you should try another charger (you can find the maximum supported charge on the charger itself).
Something else worth keeping in mind is that There are different fast charging technologiessuch as Qualcomm’s Quick Charge or Power Delivery, a standard supported by a large number of manufacturers. Therefore, we must ensure that the charging technology is compatible with the phone (it is best to get the official charger marketed by the manufacturer).
Check that the fast charging option is activated
If you are using a proper charger and cable and the phone does not charge at the maximum supported speed, It is advisable to check the device settings to make sure we haven’t disabled the fast charging feature (if it exists). The steps may vary depending on the device and the Android version we are using, but by checking the battery section in the device settings we should be able to confirm that we haven’t disabled the corresponding option.
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Check that the charging port is clean
It’s a less common problem, but a dirty charging port can result in the phone not charging properly (both with fast charging and normal charging). This is something that happened to me a few months ago: the battery charging stopped completely when I moved the cable slightly and Sometimes it wouldn’t even start loading.
Although the charging port seemed to be clean at first glance, with the help of a toothpick and a lot of care I managed to clean some dirt and The mobile phone started charging as usualIf you have checked the options above and your phone still won’t charge as it should, it’s a good idea to check that there isn’t any lint in the charging port (especially if your phone is old).
Likewise, it is important to make sure that both the cable and the charger are in good condition and do not have any damage, as this is something that could affect their performance.
If you are using fast wireless charging, try removing the case
In case you only have problems using fast wireless charging, something to keep in mind is that the case can cause problems. It doesn’t mean that this happens with all cases, but depending on the materials used or the thickness of the case Wireless charging may not work properly.
If after carefully reviewing the above points you have found that the device still does not charge at the maximum supported speed and the problem is not solved by restarting the mobile, it is advisable to contact the manufacturer.
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