If you find that your Apple iPhone XR won’t charge it, you’re probably having a problem with your software. Restarting your iPhone and then installing iOS could aid. But, you may be experiencing hardware issues, such as the USB ports or charger cable breaking as well.
Although I’ve not had any issues with charging on the iPhone XR, my little cousin experienced this issue. He came to me seeking assistance which I managed to resolve the problem. I’ve also talked about other information that could help.
How do I get My iPhone XR charged?
There are numerous methods to resolve your iPhone XR wont charge problem that comprise:
Solution 1: Make Sure You Check the USB Charging Cable.
The first thing to consider is that you may be having issues with an iPhone charger. Connect the power supply to the other iOS devices, and then verify whether they are charging.
If you’re using an USB adapter , or wireless charger it could be inoperable.
Also, make sure you check the power outlet on your wall to be sure you’re on the right side. There’s a possibility that the cable is not functioning properly, and is that’s not the case with the iPhone charger cable. You can purchase the new one on the internet or at the nearest Apple store.
Solutions 2: Optimized Charging of Battery (Limit Charging)
If it’s extremely hot outside and you’ve placed your phone on charge in the optimal battery charging feature will have been turned on. The phone won’t reach the 80% mark when this feature is in operation.
All you have to do is place your phone in a cooler place for about half an hour and then try it to do it again. We hope that you don’t encounter any issues with the battery of your iPhone’s lifespan right today.
Solution 3. Cleaning Your Charge Port
It’s possible that you do not have any hardware or software issue to deal with. Your lightning port might be soiled. Use a q-tip to use rubbing alcohol to dampen it and afterwards give your port a thorough cleaning.
If you place the iPhone on charge you’ll be able to see a huge lightning bolt icon for the battery, and the phone is expected to be back to normal by now.
Solution 4 Solution 4: Restart Your Phone
Restarting your device can allow your iPhone to charge correctly. Whatever is causing the iPhone XR stops charging problem is going to be shut down to fix it.
Here’s the way to go:
- Use both the Side as well as every Volume button simultaneously. simultaneously.
- Move the power slider whenever you are on the screen that displays the lock screen
- Hold and press on the side key in order to restart your device.
If the restart you tried didn’t work, you may need the iPhone to restart by force. It’s similar to a normal restart, but it’s more thorough.
Here’s how you can force restart or hard reset the XR (and any other models that have Face ID)
- Simply press Release the Volume Up button as well as the Volume Down key
- Continue to hold your Side button down until you see the Apple logo appears.
Solution 5 5. Update iOS
If it’s been awhile since you’ve have updated the operating system on your phone, a glitch could cause your phone’s battery to malfunction. The fix is simple. Just upgrade iOS and then see if it can help.
There are two different methods to upgrade you iPhone XR.
Method 1.
- Start the Settings app.
- Go to General
- Select Software Updates
- Click to open the firmware.
- You will have to wait for the download to complete
Method 2.
- Open iTunes
- Make sure you connect your iPhone XR to your computer
- Be sure that all the other programs are off.
- Click on the Summary tab.
- Click on Check for Updates
- Click Update to download the latest iOS upgrade to download
Solution 6 Reset All Settings
After you’ve got the fixes above gone now it’s time for some more serious fixes. The first step is to reset your settings to factory defaults.
The battery’s charge could be overflowing due to the wrong configurations you created and did not remember about. If you are able to recall the changes you made make sure you undo the modifications. In other cases reset your settings is the best way to go.
Remember that if you change those settings all of your WiFi logins and passwords Bluetooth connections, VPN settings, or any other configurations you’ve created are lost.
Here’s how:
- Visit the Settings app.
- Click on General
- Touch the Reset or Transfer iPhone button.
- Click Reset All Settings
- You must enter an Apple ID Apple ID to confirm
Hopefully that you’ll find that your iPhone XR charges without any problems right this moment.
Solution 7: Factory/Master Reset
It’s possible to do a reset the factory setting if you’re experiencing problems. Any persistent system error or data corruptions that prevent you from being able to recharge your device will get removed.
As you may already be aware that all your personal information is likely to be deleted. It is important to backup your data prior to proceeding.
Here’s how to back up your data:
Here’s the information iPhone owners can expect to do on their iPhone:
- Open Settings app
- Go to General
- Click on Transfer or Reset to transfer your iPhone
- Press the reset button
- Click on the Erase All Content and Settings
- You must enter your Apple ID password to confirm
The iOS device will then restart and the issue that you encountered is likely to be solved. Choose any backup from the past for your backup to recover the data.
Option 8: Restore iOS
In addition to factory reset it is also possible to enter recovery mode. It’s similar to factory reset but with more depth. Again, all of your personal information will be deleted. Be sure to back up your data prior to moving forward.
Be aware the fact that exiting Recovery Mode may be risky because errors may occur.
Restore recovery mode:
- Get the most up-to-date iTunes version
- Attach to your iPhone XR to your computer by using lightning cable or USB cable
- Remove all other programs that are running
- Test the following button combinations:
- Press and release quickly your Volume Up or Volume Down buttons. Hold the Power key down until you get the screen for recovery.
- Select iOS Restore
The restoration process will take about 15 minutes. Your phone will be able to restart following the restoration. It is likely that whatever caused the issue with charging will be fixed now.
Be aware not to disconnect in the middle of the process.
Solution 9: Open DFU Mode
Before I move on to the final solution I would suggest you enter DFU mode. It’s only for the most difficult software issues that you could be experiencing.
However it is true that using DFU mode is not without risk. There’s a possibility that you’ll damage your system if jailbroken it before.
Again, all of personal data will be deleted. Make sure you backup your phone before moving forward.
After you have that out of the way, here’s how to do:
- Download the most current Version of iTunes on your personal computer
- Connect the iPhone XR into your via lightning cable or USB cable
- Shut down all other applications that are running, since they may disrupt the DFU process.
- Click on the following button combinations:
- Hold the Power button and then press the Volume Down button for a few minutes. Release power button but keep pressing it. pressing the Volume Down key. The screen will remain black once you’ve successfully entered DFU mode.
- Choose on the Restore iPhone option
The entire DFU process should be around 15 minutes long to be completed.
Solution 10 Contact Apple Support Apple Support
It could be an issue with your hardware. Did you dropped your phone? If yes then your charging port might be damaged. The only solution is to contact the nearby Apple certified center for assistance.
Based on the warranty of your device You should be able to get the issue fixed at no cost.
Remember that you will need to give the iPhone XR to them for several days or weeks.
Other than hardware problems as well as hardware damage, the iPhone battery could be worn out. I suggest you take a risk and buying a brand new iPhone. If this isn’t something you’d like to take on then contact Apple to request a new iPhone XR battery replacement.
Additionally, you might have damaged the iPhone XR battery – water damage is one of the main causes.
Why isn’t My iPhone XR turn on?
If, for whatever reason you’re experiencing issues with you’re iPhone XR won’t turn on (possibly stuck with the black screen) You’re likely having a serious software problem. Most of the time updating the software will resolve it.
I am sure you’re thinking that you’re still able to update your iPhone even though its display isn’t working. In Recovery Mode, instead of selecting Restore, you should click Update.
However, if this didn’t work, you can try connecting an repair tool on your gadget. There are a lot of alternatives available and you may not be able to decide which one to choose. I would suggest Dr.Fone.
Finally, you may be dealing with physical injuries. Call an nearest Apple retailer and have the experts from their store examine what you’re facing.
Final Thoughts
There are a variety of reasons you iPhone XR might not be charging. It could be that you have software issues or software issues. Simple fixes such as restarting your device or updating to the most recent OS version could aid.
Also your power source like the wall outlet could be damaged. Your wired charger, lightning cable or USB adapter may be damaged.
As you could imagine, problems with hardware such as damage from liquids could be the cause. If that’s the scenario, there’s not much you can do but call an nearby Apple store.
The tricks and tips I talked about won’t only be useful on the iPhone XR, but other iPhone models, as and the iPad and the iPod Touch. I hope you find them useful.
