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Fix an iPhone that only charges at an angle
Lint packed into the Lightning or USB-C port is the most common 'charging' failure on iPhones. Clean it before you replace the port.
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Typical signs: Charges only if you wiggle the cable, Accessory not supported, Wireless works, cable does not.
Step 1 of 4
You will need: Wooden toothpick, Bright light, Known-good cable.
Prove the cable
Try a second cable and a second brick. If wireless charging works and two cables fail, the port is suspect. If every phone fails on that cable, replace the cable.