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Fix slow charging

Most slow-charging complaints are the cable, the port, or a setting, not a dead battery. Rule those out before you buy a new cell.

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Typical signs: Percent crawls upward, Charging pauses, Cable only works at an angle.

Step 1 of 5

You will need: Original or known-good cable, Wooden or plastic toothpick, Torch.

Swap one variable at a time

Try a different cable, then a different charger brick, then a wall socket instead of a power strip. If speed returns, you have found the weak part. Phone chargers should match the wattage printed on the original brick.

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