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16-11-2021, 12:32 PM | #1 | |||
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I've tried everything .. it only seems to charge when I hold it in a funny angle up close resting slanted , had this phone nearly 2 years .
I was charging it with another charger and what's annoying is it actually made me think it was charging ,then all of a sudden it went from 6% back down to 4% .. what the hell . I tried cleaning the usb port with a wooden toothpick ( as anything metallic could damage the port) , but hasn't made a difference. |
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16-11-2021, 12:34 PM | #2 | |||
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Might be a faulty charger, that said I think phone companies deliberately set batteries to reduce after two years so people will change their phones.
my battery dies really quickly, the phone is 4 years old though
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16-11-2021, 12:40 PM | #3 | |||
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I don't think it's a faulty charger as I've tried 3 socket chargers and a laptop usb lead , same thing always happens . The battery bar will flicker on and off or it will just not register.. and I see it going down in percentage which is frustrating. |
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16-11-2021, 12:43 PM | #4 | |||
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Virgin keep chasing me to get a new phone ...4 years, cracked screen and no way am I changing it until it absolutely dies, and I will just buy a phone, not getting dragged into a contract again
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16-11-2021, 12:47 PM | #5 | |||
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Its probably the battery. You need a new one.
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16-11-2021, 12:48 PM | #6 | ||
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Is it a Samsung? Samsungs are notorious for just dying after a 3 or 4 years. If it's the same with different cables, could be the charging port or could be the battery itself.
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16-11-2021, 12:50 PM | #7 | |||
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Why does it feel like the old basic brick phones lasted longer than today's modern phones , It's crazy how these days things seem to break down more. |
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16-11-2021, 12:54 PM | #8 | |||
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No it isn't Samsung, but if they break down aswell then I'll avoid them Last edited by GoldHeart; 16-11-2021 at 12:55 PM. |
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16-11-2021, 12:58 PM | #9 | |||
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i used to change my phone every year, but i haven't changed it in 3 years now, i just have no interest in the new features.
I think phones will have a typical life of 2 years now as it's the only way they can keep their sales going strong |
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16-11-2021, 01:43 PM | #10 | |||
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It's the charger.
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16-11-2021, 02:00 PM | #11 | |||
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The phones charging port has probably dislocated/receded slightly from it's original place, causing the charging cord (the two hooks below it) to not reach the place it should. (The two small holes in the port)
I have the same problem. Last edited by Calderyon; 16-11-2021 at 02:01 PM. |
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17-11-2021, 01:27 AM | #12 | |||
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17-11-2021, 02:13 PM | #13 | |||
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I'm on 34% and i've decided to switched it off to save that silly bit of battery life , i don't know whether to try and get it repaired (i really can't be bothered with the hassle of that) or whether i should buy a new phone. |
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17-11-2021, 02:28 PM | #14 | |||
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Have you tried using one of those wireless charging pads? Maybe that could help you instead of having to use the charging port of the phone if it’s faulty? It would be best to check first if your phone is compatible with one tho.
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17-11-2021, 02:47 PM | #15 | ||
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Is there any crap inside the charging port?
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17-11-2021, 03:01 PM | #16 | |||
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17-11-2021, 03:11 PM | #17 | |||
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Already tried cleaning the usb port and it still won't work . I'm looking at charging pads for androids but they seem mostly compatible with iphones, i might still buy it and see what happens.
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17-11-2021, 03:44 PM | #18 | |||
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You know my methods
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If it's 2 years old just do an upgrade?
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17-11-2021, 05:10 PM | #19 | ||
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17-11-2021, 07:57 PM | #20 | |||
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18-11-2021, 12:14 PM | #21 | |||
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Tried a charging pad ... STILL NOT charging and i'm on 19% now , I'm just going to get a new phone. I didn't realise phones couldn't make it to 2 years anymore ... unbelievable .
Last edited by GoldHeart; 18-11-2021 at 12:15 PM. |
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18-11-2021, 12:22 PM | #22 | |||
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I always drum this point into the kids Get a Pixel 6 |
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25-11-2021, 10:13 AM | #23 | |||
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Got a new phone and now this one is ALSO FAULTY , it's going straight back to the manufacturer and i'm getting a refund .
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