Here's why your phone is taking so long to charge, and how to speed up its charging time

• There are several reasons why your phone might be taking longer than usual to charge.
• For a faster charge, plug your phone directly into a wall outlet — don't use a wireless charging pad or a computer's USB port.
• You can also charge your phone faster by turning it off, or simply not using it while it charges.
• A damaged charging cable or a dirty connection port can also slow down the charging process. 
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If your phone seems to be charging slowly, it might not be your imagination — topping off the battery might really be taking longer than it used to. 

How to fix a phone that takes a long time to charge

There are many reasons why your iPhone or Android phone might be taking longer than usual to charge, but the most common reasons are easy to fix.

Charge using a physical charging cable, not a wireless charger

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A wireless charging pad is convenient, but it's significantly slower than plugging your phone in with a cable the old-fashioned way. 

The reason? Wireless chargers are generally capped at a much lower power level (7.5 watts for iPhones, for example) which means they can take about twice as long as using a USB cable, which can carry 12 watts or more to your phone. 

If you're in a hurry, plug it in. 

Your cable may be faulty

The weakest link in your phone's charging system is the cable you use to plug it in. 

Even if it's not obviously frayed, kinked, or damaged, USB cables can be damaged internally, which affects how much current they can carry. 

If you suspect your phone is charging more slowly than it used to, one of the easiest ways to troubleshoot is to replace the cable.

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