![]() After using six iPads to test dozens of models, we can safely say that Anker’s PowerPort 4 is the best wall charger for most phones, tablets, and other USB devices. It costs a little more than Apple’s single-port 12W USB Power Adapter, but the Anker model can push out more than three times as much power and charge four devices at once. Product - [USB-IF Certified] USB C Charger, Nekteck 4-port 72W USB Wall Charger with Type-C 60W Power Delivery PD Charger Station for 2017 MacBook Pro, Pixel 2/ Pixel/ Pixel XL Galaxy Note 8/ S8/ S8 Plus, Black. Advertisement If your iPhone isn’t charging properly, and you’ve already tried swapping out the charging cable, you might need to clean the iPhone charging port. It’s one of the first fixes Apple’s technicians will try when you complain about your iPhone not charging. You don’t need any special tools or training to do this—just a steady hand and a few household items. If cleaning doesn’t solve the problem, you might need to pay for repairs or swap out the charging port yourself if you’re feeling brave. The Problem With Charging Ports Since there’s no flappy cover on your iPhone’s charging port, it’s a magnet for dust and grime. Pocket fluff, dust, skin, hair, pet fur, and all manner of other unwanted gunk will build up in your iPhone’s charging socket over time. Each time you plug a Looking for the best Lightning cables for your iPhone or iPad? Check out these options that blow Apple's out of the water., you’re compressing the unwanted grime. Eventually, it can build up to a level where the charging contacts are obscured. This prevents the iPhone from making a proper connection with the cable, and can cause it to stop charging altogether. The latest iPhones are able to charge wirelessly, which will help cut down on this issue. It’s also worth keeping your charging cables clean. Periodically check the contacts for signs of gunk or wear. What to Use to Clean Your Lightning Port If your iPhone charging port is filthy, you can clean it yourself. You don’t need special cleaning kits, nor do you need compressed air. ![]() Despite many tutorials online recommending it, to not use compressed air or aerosol sprays of any kind when cleaning their iPhones. This is likely due to the high pressure at which air escapes from the can. This pressure could damage the iPhone internally. It could also jeopardize the water-resistant assembly on newer iPhone models. Fortunately for the task at hand (removing dried on and sticky gunk) compressed air isn’t much use anyway. I once had a problem with my iPhone 5s refusing to charge. It was still, so I took it to Apple for investigation. The Genius who addressed the issue solved it by cleaning out a lot of gunk from the charging port. For this task the technician used a plain old iPhone SIM key, which is normally used to release the SIM tray. Since then, I’ve had no trouble using a SIM key to clean my iPhone. I’ve applied a fair amount of force to the SIM key while scraping out the port, and never damaged it. The Genius who cleaned my old iPhone was careful but thorough. If you’d rather use something a little less metallic, a thin toothpick or wooden skewer will do the job just fine. You could use a paper clip or another thin pin, but always take a little more care when using a sharp metal object for this task. Get a tissue or a piece of paper towel to wipe down your cleaning tool as you remove gunk. Finally, get a small flashlight ready. You’ll need this to check in the port before and after cleaning so you know when you’ve done enough.
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