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iPhone SE 2020 Not Charging? How To Fix The Problem

Last Updated: November 1, 2022 by Dave Johnson

Your iPhone SE 2020 won’t charge. What do you do? Well, you can panic, or you can fix the problem.

If your iPhone SE 2020 is not charging, there are a number of potential fixes you can try, from restarting your iPhone to changing your Lightning cable. As we explain in this article, they’re all easy to try, and in the most cases, they’ll get your iPhone SE 2020 charging again.

How to fix iPhone SE 2020 not charging problem

Without further ado, here are the tips to fix iPhone SE 2020 not charging problem:

Is your charging cable in good condition?

As iPhoneGeeks notes, an iPhone SE 2020 not charging could be due to many reasons, but the cable is one of the first things to check. Especially if it’s an accessory you’ve had for a long time, possibly since the phone was purchased. Our cables go through plenty of torture. They go with you to many places, not to mention we can often step or trip on them, they often get tangled up, we throw them in bags carelessly, and so on.

Inspect your charging cable thoroughly and see if there are any evident signs of damage. Any rips, bends, cuts, or general damage will be a good reason for cables not functioning correctly. Also, try to charge another device with it and see if it works. If it does, the issue might be the device. You can also try using another cable to see if it will charge your iPhone battery.

How about the charging adapter?

Similar to checking or changing your cable, it’s possible that your iPhone SE 2020 is not charging because of your power source. Go ahead and put it through the paces. Inspect it for any obvious damage. Cracks or bent outlets are obvious red flags. Likewise, try using it with other devices and switching it with another brick to see if this is the problem.

Check your charging port

If your cable and charger work with other devices, then it’s time to start looking at your phone. A common culprit is the charging port. For starters, go ahead and check if there is any dirt or debris in the port. Something as simple as a dirty port will mess up your charging. You can try cleaning it with a brush or compressed air.

Have you noticed the port feeling loose lately? Ports can get worn out with excessive usage. You could also find signs of corrosion in there. Sadly, there isn’t much you can do about this, other than replacing the phone or trying to have the port replaced.

Test a wireless charger

Given that your iPhone supports wireless charging, and you have a wireless charger, this is an easy way to test if the problem is related to the phone or accessories. Just try to charge your phone with a wireless charger. This could also be a temporary solution to keep your phone working until you figure out the problem and get it fixed.

Try a different power source

Plug something else into the same outlet you’re trying to charge your iPhone with and see if it works. Sometimes outlets go bad, or a section of your home might be having electric problems. Additionally, some power sources can be weak. If you find issues with your outlet, try out other outlets in the house.

Those trying to charge using a USB port in a computer or power strip might not be getting the juice the smartphone needs to charge correctly. Move to a regular outlet and see if this gets rid of your charging woes.

Turn your phone off or restart

This is a magical fix for all things tech, and it works most of the time. Sometimes a simple restart will get all your phone’s gears in place and have it working properly. Turning off your phone completely might also help your iPhone battery charge better. Any heavy usage or background processes can affect charging performance. Turning your phone off will leave all resources clear so that your device can solely focus on charging.

Did you completely deplete your battery?

Your iPhone needs at least a bit of power to continue operating correctly. Devices actually turn off a bit before the battery reaches zero, just so they can have some energy to manage things next time you turn them on, or even while turned off, charging. It’s common to run into problems when you deplete batteries completely. Luckily, those in this position are the luckiest of the bunch, as it’s not really a serious problem to deal with.

You’ll have to be more patient and leave the iPhone plugged in for a longer time. Eventually, the phone will wake itself back up and start receiving a charge.

Check for iOS updates

A simple solution might be to check for software updates. Of course, this is given you actually have some power to go through the upgrading process. Just go to Settings > General > Software Update. Follow instructions to upgrade if an update is available.

Cool your iPhone down

In cases where your iPhone SE 2020 won’t charge past 80%, Apple recommends moving your iPhone to a cooler location. If it’s already warm, charging it may make it too warm, so the iPhone will limit itself to charging up to 80%.

Again, if it stops at 80%, take your iPhone somewhere cooler and keep it out of sunlight. Also, you can go to Settings > Battery > Battery Health and tap Optimized Battery Charging, so that its slider moves into the off position. This isn’t recommended, since it may accelerate the aging of your battery, but it will prevent your iPhone SE 2020 from charging above 80% in some cases.

Take your iPhone to Apple

If you’ve tried all of the above and your iPhone SE 2020 still won’t charge, you may have a hardware problem. In this case, you need to go to Apple’s website and arrange to have your iPhone repaired. You can also take your iPhone to your nearest Apple Store, which you can also locate on Apple’s website.

Have you experienced charging issues on your iPhone SE 2020? Drop a comment and let us know.

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