It Won't Charge

United States
February 17, 2025 1:13pm CST
Have you ever had a phone to just stop charging. No matter what you do it just won't charge. I have done all I could do. But the worst is I am being billed for the phone. I think I should call and ask them what I should do, because paying for a phone that won't charge and you can't use is out of the question. Has this ever happened to you. Have a nice day.
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@lilacskies (6063)
• United States
17 Feb
In my case, my phone won't let me install new apps. I really don't know why. I hope you get your issue sorted out. Good luck!
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• United States
17 Feb
I do to, it is very aggravating.
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• United States
17 Feb
@popciclecold Indeed. Technology can be so aggravating.
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@DaddyEvil (142135)
• United States
17 Feb
What does you phone tell you when you try to install the new apps?
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@yukimori (10175)
• United States
17 Feb
I see it happen pretty frequently. Sometimes it's just that the charging port has collected enough debris in it that the AC adapter connector won't fully connect. Usually if that's the case we're able to remove the debris in it with a thin pair of tweezers (sewing needles or pins work well, too) and once that's done it charges just fine. Depending on how old it is, you might need to go through the manufacturer's warranty for repair or replacement. Do you happen to have the phone protection through the carrier? That might cover issues, too. If you don't but pay the bill with a credit card, there might be a benefit through the credit card company that covers the phone.
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• United States
17 Feb
Wow, thank you. I'll try it.
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@yukimori (10175)
• United States
18 Feb
Hi, @DaddyEvil! We've been well. Life's been hectic since the last actual discussion I started here... got myself a promotion to full time, then decided to go back to school (more than) full time on my employer's dime.
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@DaddyEvil (142135)
• United States
17 Feb
Beautiful answer, @Yukimori! I couldn't have done better myself! Long time no see! How are you and your family doing?
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@kaylachan (75343)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
17 Feb
Yes, there's a few things you can try. First of all how old is the phone? And what kind of phone is it?
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• United States
18 Feb
A Samsung A12. About a year old.
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@kaylachan (75343)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
18 Feb
@popciclecold Those are older phones, but they should have decently good batteries. However, Samsung has been under fire before for having faulty batteries that fail unexpectedly. Most older phones are only built to last two years if that. With that being said, there are a few things you should be able to try. If you typically charge it? wirelessly or through the charging port? Have you tried to clean the charging port?
@id_peace (14958)
• Singapore
18 Feb
Could you change phone with new sim card. If the new phone cannot be charged, can return to the retailer so long as there are receipts.
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• United States
18 Feb
I will check into it today.
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@id_peace (14958)
• Singapore
19 Feb
@popciclecold Good luck and let us know.
@JudyEv (347034)
• Rockingham, Australia
18 Feb
That would be so frustrating. I hope you're able to contact someone about it.
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• United States
18 Feb
Thank you, I'll have to.
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@Kandae11 (55855)
18 Feb
It happened to me, but l got a new charger. There was a break in the cord.
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• United States
18 Feb
I bought a new card, and still nothing.
@snowy22315 (185616)
• United States
17 Feb
Is it worth it to replace the battery? Can y ou access it?
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• United States
18 Feb
Haven't tried that yet.
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@May2k8 (18468)
• Indonesia
18 Feb
It could also be because the battery connector is not connected properly. If it is still under warranty, it is best to take it to a service center.
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• United States
18 Feb
Thank you, I may have to.
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@wolfgirl569 (112024)
• Marion, Ohio
17 Feb
Once. My charging port was bad
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@RasmaSandra (82704)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
17 Feb
Best of luck to you finding out what is happening, I don't have a phone but might need to get one,
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@grenery8 (13805)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
17 Feb
i think it did to my mother and it was due to poor charger.
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