6 Ways to Fix iPhone Battery Draining While Charging

Quick Tips

• If your iPhone is running hot or the battery health is low, it may not charge properly.
• The issue could also happen when you don’t use MFi-certified adapters and cables.
• If you use the phone when charging, the battery level may reduce instead of increasing.

Fix 1: Use MFi-Certified Cables and Adapters

It’s advisable to use Apple’s original accessories that ship with the phone. However, since Apple has stopped including a charger with the iPhone, you must purchase one separately. You can get Apple’s official charging adapter or pick an MFi (Made for iPhone) certified iPhone charger or wall adapter. A good lightning cable is also important if you’re not using the original one.

Fix 2: Try Connecting Your Charger to a Different Wall Outlet

An issue with the wiring or the electric supply on a particular switchboard can cause voltage fluctuation or charging issues. So, try connecting your charger to a different wall outlet and check if that resolves the problem.

Fix 3: Disable Optimized Charging

To maintain battery health and prevent overcharging, Apple introduced a nifty little feature on the iPhone called Optimized Charging. While this is helpful, the feature can act wonky sometimes — leading to your iPhone not charging. Here’s how to disable it.

Open the Settings app on your iPhone > navigate to Battery > tap on Charging Optimization and select None.

Fix 4: Don’t Perform Heavy Tasks While Charging

Avoid using your iPhone while it is charging. As simple as that. Even if you must use it, try not to perform resource-heavy tasks like gaming or video recording. This will generate more heat and may prevent your battery from juicing up normally.

Fix 5: Close Multiple Apps Running in the Background

Not using your phone while charging is one thing. However, even some apps running in the background can cause your iPhone battery to discharge while charging. Close all the apps running on your phone from the Recent Apps section. Then, reboot your iPhone and connect it to the charger to see if it solves the issue.

Fix 6: Check Battery Health to See if It Needs a Replacement

If your iPhone’s battery health is lower than 75%, the battery has aged and is not functioning as intended. This may be the reason it’s not charging properly. It’s also an indication that the battery needs to be replaced. Here’s how to check your iPhone’s battery health.

Open the Settings app on your iPhone and navigate to Battery. Tap on Battery Health. You will see the maximum capacity of your battery listed here.

You should now be able to charge your iPhone normally.