How To Fix Tablet And Smartphone Slow charging Problem.

How To Fix Tablet And Smartphone Slow charging Problem.

Slow charging is a very common issue that affect all devices (not just limited to phones or tablets) which uses micro USB port to receive electric power to charge the device.

It's a very annoying problem which I also experience on my Samsung galaxy A9 which was charging very fast (probably three hours before fully charged) by the time I bought the phone, But as time goes on like few month after the purchase the full charge time increases from 3hrs to 5hrs and now to 6½hrs which left me with no choice than to charge it over night before going out the following day.

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This keep me wondering if the phone is faulty,? or is my charger not working properly anymore? But after few days of research I was able to come up with a list of solution that really work for me,which I will be sharing with you today.

* HOW TO FIX SLOW CHARGING ON YOUR ANDROID DEVICE

There are many factors that are responsible for Android device slow charging issue. I have highlighted the most common ones. Perform the steps mentioned below until your problem is sorted.

• REPLACE THE CHARGING CABLE

Mostly, it is the micro USB to USB cable that causes slow charging. These cables lose their efficiency over time and therefore can’t provide enough current (amperage) to charge the phone/device.
Changing the Micro USB to cable can be of great help. If you are using iPhone, change the lightning cable.
Tip: When purchasing cables, always go for slightly thicker ones (higher gauge). They can transfer high current without breaking down.

• USE AIRPLANE MODE

Airplane mode completely turns off wireless connectivity (Cellular and WiFi) of your device.

Surprisingly, Airplane mode on your smartphone can significantly improve the charging process by reducing cellular network signal consumption rate of your device thereby  decreasing the charging time. The only drawback and disadvantage is that you will not be able to communicate with others through mobile network and internet.

• GO FOR  A CHARGER REPLACEMENT

If after changing the charging cable doesn’t work. It’s time to change the charger. Variety of USB based chargers available in the market are of low quality, so getting a good charger is a bit difficult.
A good charger must have following specifications: 5v 2.0A – This is the standard. Get a charger which has an output of at least 2.0 ampere. You read the information written on the front/back of the charger before buying it.

Avoid chargers with detachable USB cables, their ports/connections become lose after frequent usage. It is better to get charger with fixed micro USB output.

Warning: Refrain from using multipurpose chargers that come with universal connectors

• AVOID CHARGING FROM POWER BANKS, LAPTOP OR PC

While they can charge your device using USB ports, it is still not advisable to do so. USB ports on Computers and PC are meant for transferring data, they do not offer enough current charge a device. Hence, slow charging.

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Output current for USB in ideal scenario:
USB 2.0 can provide up to 500mA
USB 3.0 can provide up to 900mA
If you don’t have a charger nearby and using PC USB port as a last resort. It is very advisable to connect your device to a USB 3.0 (blue) port.

• STAY AWAY FROM PRESSING PHONE WHILE ON CHARGING

Pressing  your phone while charging may cultivate a negative impact on your Android’s battery life. It puts battery under heavy load and cause the device to heat up. Do these things before you put your phone to charge: Close/End all the applications that are running Turn off WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS, put your smartphone airplane mode, it will turn off all the wireless/cellular connectivity. Only do this if you’re not expecting any communication.

• REPLACE YOUR SMARTPHONE BATTERY

If your device is up to a year and it quickly drains battery after a long charging session. Chances are your device battery is dying a slow painful death. Get a new battery from Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).If they discontinued the production of phone/battery. Don’t worry, you can still find replica batteries. Proceed with caution though.


• CHANGE THE ANDROID/IOS VERSION OF YOUR DEVICE

If you recently upgraded your device’s operating system through System Update (i.e. Android Marshmallow) and experiencing quick battery drain or slow charging. It means the new OS is buggy or incompatible with your device. Look for steps to downgrade the version or wait for a bug fix patch

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