Clean your phone charge port

Are you having problems charging your phone? Do you have to wiggle the cable or get it placed just right before it starts charging?
Instead of paying for an expensive "repair" or replacement, you might be able to fix it yourself at home by simply cleaning out the dust, dirt and lint that often get stuck in the charge port.
This is relevant for all phones, android, iPhone and even tablets like the iPad.
Although I personally prefer to use a needle, there's a risk that you'll short the pins inside the phone or cause damage with the sharp point. For that reason, it's recommended to use a thin piece of plastic instead.
You should cut the plastic to have a long point, similar to a needle and then you'll use this to dig out any dirt inside the charge port.
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[@leonzios10]

Holy crap. For years I've been putting my phone in weird angles and spots to get them to charge. I never thought it would be like a belly button, collecting lint. I cut a bread bag tag to a point and cleaned out enough lint to make a sweater. No more problems. Thanks dude.

[@akostadinov]

I wonder how you get ports so dirty. No offense. I' using my S9 more than 2 years now, I maybe cleaned it 2 time for that time. Certainly I have not touched the USB-C port though. And I put phone in pockets and other normal places. I bough a cheap second hand S8+ for hobby projects. I was surprised NOT to see the metal parts inside its USB-C port. While I just checked mine and dirt is hardly noticeable.

[@hsnafk]

@@akostadinov it can happen particularly with new clothing as the friction from the phone case being in the pocket as well as other items left in the pocket can collect over time e.g lint, tissue, dust

[@lgoamity]

@@hsnafk Agreed. Just used this Video to Clean my Dad's Phone. I bought him the same one as mine. Only Major difference is I, 95% of the time, put it inside a phone Holster. He on the other hand just Pockets it. It wasn't even all that bad, IMO, some noticable dust bunnies,grains of sand, and the smallest fleck of paper was all it took to keep the Cord from sitting firmly in the port. (If positioned correctly it'd "unofficially" slow charge (no charging battery logo, just a brief "Charging" message, then no further progress notice at all, if the cord didn't come loss or wasn't seated properly to start... Now it seats and Rapid Charge is back!)

[@xinfinity1147]

@@akostadinov when u work in the orchards its bound to get dirt bro

[@miketexas4549]

Time to clean your belly button bro

[@33married]

Your voice is so soothing to me.

[@miahleshay1720]

yaasss

[@bluethingys4843]

I'm a dude and I came 4times during the video without even touching myself

[@webmasale]

He sounds like dave2d

[@rredu_]

Blue Thingys wtf

[@brittanyblankenship5858]

Same

[@MrJay197409]

This is why all new phones should have fast wireless charging.

[@s3v3nnds1nn7]

I had 2 phones with wireless charging. I wasn't a fan.

[@MrJay197409]

@@s3v3nnds1nn7 . Well is good if charging port stops working.

[@jrolledlrosario9253]

Mr. Carroll Ware z

[@MrJay197409]

@@jrolledlrosario9253 um ok

[@nonsuspiciouscolour]

android does

[@Knightfire66]

dude my phone was literally like that for a year xD i did it with a wooden tooth stick. i bought a new cable because i thought that was the problem. but today i was about to get the charging port changed and now some how i found this lovely video/tutorial... thanks man!!!!!!!

[@TechnicallyPro]

did it work ?

[@undead_6662]

@@TechnicallyPro Well he is saying thanks and it doesn't sound like sarcasm so i guess it did

[@will-eight]

You are a life saver! Was about to go to the extreme of replacing the charging port myself, but watched this video first and removed the dust that had been sitting there for over a year. Cable went all the way in flush, and was able to connect to laptop to share files.

[@juandougnac8826]

This worked like a charm, breathing new life on an old phone. Thanks for the tip!!

[@SSD2024]

Dude, Thank you so much. I have had to purchase multiple charging cables to solve this particular problem for a few months now. i Cut out the top of a plastic bag into what you suggested and carefully got all the dirt out. blew some wind on it, connected it to my charging cable. Boom. No more issues having to wiggle the cable anymore. I rely on my phone for my job/communication and you good sir have been such a help.

[@r1pperduck]

So much anger just left my body, thank you kind sir.

[@Michael-pg7rv]

What a genuinely happy fellow. Thanks for the video

[@Raggamuffinz917]

Thanks for this, should have been able to figure this out on my own but oh well haha. You have a very pleasant voice by the way :)

[@whokilledpitou]

Dude this was amazing, my phone had stopped charging entirely and out of sheer anger I started to find solutions and yours was the first one that worked. No only did my phone started to charge again but it also began the "dash charge" which I hadn't seen my phone do in a long long time. Thanks a ton.

[@rebeccamarini3992]

Omg thank you for making this video i have been going crazy over this issue for weeks panicking that i may need a repair. When all it needed was a good clean. Your awesome

[@liamdiamond8490]

Thank you for your advice on cleaning the charging port. Using a small piece of plastic from an empty milk carton worked effectively. About 5-10 minutes of cleaning was required. I thought the charge port was defective and would have to be repaired - but cleaning resolved the problem. Thanks!

[@charlesschmidt9462]

OMG!!! I cannot believe this was all I had to do! I literally went nuts trying to figure this out. I was so happy I found your video. You saved my life! I have raved about your video so much that my wife thinks I've got a problem. Thank you!!

[@andrew__9007]

True

[@tiffanylance6015]

I thought it was a problem with my phone and I'd need to get a new one. I almost bought a new charger until I searched and found your video. I am so grateful you made this video. Now my charger works once more! I didn't seem to get any lint or anything out of my phone, but it may have just been tiny flecks hindering charging. Thank you so much!

[@llorgharper3577]

Sir you're a star! It worked for me. I was freaking out, tried the soft reset, safe mode etc. And then I found your solution! THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[@notgonnatellyaseefirstname]

Also, all cords are not created equal. That was my issue. Cheap cords, poor connectors are everywhere nowadays.

[@rachelsweets]

Notgonnatellya seefirstname true

[@yujirohanmathebeast5754]

True

[@amraa23]

And so i thought and bought expensive anker cable and no effect. Then i watched this wideo everything is fine and dandy lol

[@garingdahl]

Have to agree, when it's the wiggly issue, it's been my cord 100% of the time. But this time I couldn't get the cord into the port.

[@chasechapman6031]

Dayum my phone even stopped displaying the slow charging message thanks man!

[@andar1212]

Thanks very much for making this help video. I have a Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 and my fast charging stopped about a week ago. Today my phone wouldn't charge at all. I found your video; grabbed an old toothbrush and went to town on the port. I couldn't believe how much debris I got out. And now my Fast charging works like a charm. Brilliant! Cheers from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

[@sheilacannonjones8991]

At last someone who can actually explain what to do with the port. The others are a waste of time so make sure you check this guy out. Cheers Mate. Great video.

[@DrMontague]

Cheers worked a treat. Thought I was going to have to get the USB port replaced and I'm only on minimum wage! Here's something I thought to stop this happening i.e.simply cover the port hole with a bit of electricians tape to stop dirt getting in.

[@floydhill9265]

GUM brand dental picks have a soft rubber brush like end, they do a great job of cleaning charge ports, especially when used in conjunction with electronic spray or "tech" spray

[@GadgetAddict]

Another good idea. I should have thought of that :P Thanks for sharing :)

[@thesoletrader]

samsung gear vr controller

[@girlsdrinkfeck]

@@GadgetAddict i use the handle end of a dental floss harp ,its pointy plastic thin and strong yet flexible so u dont break the contact nub, cleaned out my usb C on my s9 perfectly

[@wesleydelman4513]

You Sir, have just saved my phone ! Thank you !

[@caltroon]

And here I thought I thought of that on my own. You're right - worked perfectly.

[@omnomnomn4777]

100 videos pop up and YOURS is the one that solves it. Thank you my man

[@marielasalle5039]

KZbin The gift that keeps on giving. Fixed my phone myself. You are never too old to become a tech wizard. Thanks you sincerely.

[@lernovashaemoor2022]

The plastic makeshift tool is a great solution, thank you. Compressed air alone simply doesn't have enough force to scrape out packed-in gunk, and metal tools are too harsh and possibly conductive. I used a bit cut from a coffee cup lid. It didn't completely fix the problem, but I'm sure I'll get a lot more life out of my phone. [edit] LIke you, I did follow up with a straight pin and it made a huge difference. That gunk really gets wedged in there, especially in the corners on each end, and physically blocks the connector from engaging. It's not a tiny bit of dust.

[@robertadeti4083]

the dirt that came out of my phone could make a man go blind. damn. worked for me up up up

[@bevbeans3166]

🤣

[@wastedshin]

Ew nasty

[@DistantFilms]

Thank you! Worked so well and saved me from having to get the port replaced for the second time.

[@Djiloui]

Wow, I have to thank you a thousand times!! It had been a few months since my phone didn't charge properly! I never thought so much dirt could accumulate is such a tiny port. It now works wonderfully! I really thank you from the bottom of my heart!! :D :)

[@petemurphy7164]

Thanks so much for making this video, I thought my phone was totaled and I would have to buy a new one. It just wasn't charging at all. Instead of plastic I used a soft wood toothpick to clean out the plug, both on the phone and on the charger. The phone is now charging again. Thanks so much!

[@anuadidja6407]

thank you soo much, I got cake suck in my charging port and used ur trick and it worked 😊

[@GadgetAddict]

+Anu Adidja lol that's a weird one but I'm glad you fixed it.

[@anuadidja6407]

Gadget Addict i was drunk lol

[@fuckkdavid4051]

Anu Adidja how you got cake

[@anuadidja6407]

smashhat ato1 i was drunk an eating cake my charger fell in the cake and i plugged it in 😂

[@dannyramirez2574]

Anu Adidja you should give him your number ..

[@randomhouse5714]

Worked first time- can't thank you enough. You have a really relaxing voice too- felt myself falling asleep

[@anonymouspossum8997]

It worked!! You sir are a life saver. Somebody give this man a medal

[@ismaybukkens4746]

thank you so much, im trying this tomorrow, I have this exact problem and when it charges it charges super slowly

[@ismaybukkens4746]

update: foumd out that it was just my cable that caused this, I have another cable thank god but it came with a powerbank so its only like 15 centimeters whitch sucks but it charches just like when i first got the other one thats now btoken so thats really fast, i was getting sick from waking up to a only half charged phone 😣

[@RosieTheRiveterWWII]

Very pleasant explanation 👍great accent

[@Joey-Pepperoni-]

WOW! I tried everything to fix my problem and it turns out all I had to do was clean out my charging port, thanks so much man

[@Ranger_Dave1]

Huge shout out to you for helping me out! I dropped my phone at Kings Island, and it wouldn't charge anymore, so I thought I ended up breaking something internally. Time went on as I tried to charge my phone, and it refused to charge. It would constantly stay at 0% and would flash a red plug at me, turn green for a split second, charge for half a second, turn on the phone, shut-off and repeat. I've heard Google Pixel 2 XL's have had charging issues, and I've tried all of their troubleshooting guides, but nothing seemed to work. Then, I searched up my issues on KZbin, found you, spent 20 minutes cleaning out my charger port (Even though the charger would go in securely) and it starts to charge flawlessly. I never knew something as easy as this would help, even though the issues I was having seemed to be more than just dirt and lint in my charger port. Anyways, I can't thank you enough!

[@RecklessRebel]

you saved me like $50+ dollars thank you!!!

[@GadgetAddict]

I'm glad to hear that!

[@CoolCreations101]

Dojoe Evanlift lol i had a different problem

[@tanhockjun]

if you are at Asia maybe you can use a wooden toothpick or if you have a victorinox multi tool you are highly likely to have a plastic toothpick should be able to do the job :)

[@GadgetAddict]

Good thinking, a toothpick would likely work very well :)

[@neckybliss1]

Gadget Addict just tried with the victorinox tooth pick and it was an instant success. I knew there was a reason I kept it.

[@eren-_]

tan hock jun why would you have to be Asian to use a toothpick....?

[@notta3d]

toothpick worked great. more rigid. working great now.

[@CSG0103]

Literally saved my life. Lol it's time to go to bed here and my phone wouldnt charge with 16% left and I work in the morning. I appreciate you man

[@Kurzerk]

Thank you! My fast charging on S8 has been broken for weeks, my charging port looked clear but this was my final option. Ended up getting a bunch of lint out and it finally works!

[@greenhousegardenroom480]

Doar not use a metal needle. IT Will scrach the gold of the charghing pins.

[@SandVoop]

God damn I feel like an idiot spending so much time thinking which phone to get next, when it took only 5 minutes to solve the charging problem.

[@ChrisPrettejohn]

I love the understated nature of your videos. Saved me a lot of cash buying a new phone. Top man.

[@AnonymousEmpath821]

Cutting up a piece of the plastic cup was a great tip. THANK YOU!!!

[@yewpingling]

You are a genius. My problem solved after watching your video, timeline@ 2:11. Thanks

[@johnnieguitar5724]

Doesn't using a compressed air keyboard cleaner after the picking around in there make sense too? Just wondering......... :)

[@paulbaber8467]

Not always as if forces gunk further in. Gunk gets stuck and needs physical scraping

[@xyzi8302]

I have this iphone since 2017 and one month ago the charger stopped working. I changed like 6 or seven chargers.. all of them(all new) stopped working after a few days and recently after only a few hours . I started to look online for solutions and saw your video. The charging port had indeed some lint inside.. i cleaned it and now works just fine. Thank you very much!

[@facecummins]

What a great tip!!! I just did this and now my phone is charging again! Thank you!!!

[@blackmadnes]

I have an LGG5 and my port is VERY loose, is that perhaps the same problem?

[@GadgetAddict]

+saleh aburashids possibly

[@MariE-gk4tf]

I was kind of skeptical about poking something in there. My Samsung galaxy s8+ wasn't charging let alone fast charging.I cleaned it out and poof like magic, thank you!

[@TheGoku477]

You saved my life, I love you man

[@adamkellman2744]

This dude just saved my life. Big shout out to this dude

[@arnel1269]

This actually worked!!! THANK U SO MUCH!!!! It doesn't only work in situations like that, but it also fixed my slow charging which was a problem of my charger for quite some time now. I'm gonna subscribe you, you deserve more subscribers.

[@Yourguitarworkshop]

awesome!! thank you so much :-)

[@googleuser9193]

Yep it is an awesome video

[@angelrubio1359]

Thank you sir🙂

[@rhoodj]

Plastic tooth floss end.....

[@Knightfire66]

or wooden tooth stick...

[@ffjweber]

Thanks for sharing. Worked perfectly for me. I've had dirt and dust and lint in my charging port for over a year, thought my charging port was loose and defective. This solved the problem in 5 minutes. Thanks again!

[@DanceaholicJM]

You sir, are wonderful. The lint in mine was jammed in pretty deep because of my attempts to plug the charger in, so I needed a tougher bit of plastic, but I was encouraged by your video to find the right non-metal tool and with a bit of patience was able to get it all out!!!! Thank you!!!!

[@GadgetAddict]

That's good to hear :) I'm glad you got it out!

[@Llessthenthree]

OM MA GOD THANK YOU SO MUCH I LOVE YOU YOU SAVED MY PHONE 😂😂

[@hazamiejohny4745]

OMG its work Thank you so much

[@etch250]

Thanks!! Just using plastic and re cutting the point as it bent worked just fine for me. Industrial construction took a real toll on my port and works perfect now

[@Solidd0095]

Your an actual LEGEND bro, I threw out 3 chargers thinking they were broke...but there was some dust and dirt in the port

[@manoncoulon5962]

Is it a good or a bad idea to vacuum it?

[@liamjokes3398]

Manon Coulon badd

[@makennakeliarose7063]

I used a piece of a paper plate and it worked too!

[@derpymink6845]

Makenna Kelia oh thank you! I kept on thinking that I can only use a plastic cup

[@dougnutt9326]

Thanks so much! I've been fighting that stupid charge port/cable for a couple months, wiggling it to be in the port "just right" to charge. Can't believe how much lint I got out of there (with a toothpick) works like a charm again!

[@MrMILZEY]

Brilliant little video.I have this problem regularly and get stung for a tenner at the phone shop.But no more! Many thanks ,most gratefu.

[@kimbaldun]

i have 1 problem for some reason there is something sticky in my charge port how do i get it out?

[@petir9453]

cum!!!

[@icecorgi1387]

My phones new tho and it's getting activated today my parents will be pissed

[@jasonkingsbury3321]

Thanks man this fixed mine I've been wiggling my cable for a while know all it's like new now. Great video!

[@michaelelkin9542]

Thank you so much. I needed to get under the really thin part of the connector and needles weren't thin enough. I have been looking for something thin enough for ages, and a plastic cup works perfectly.

[@jameshone1000]

or you could wash it out with rubbing alcohol as it wont damage anythink

[@_altruistic_6869]

Are you sure about that....

[@stevejoshua9536]

alcohol plays havoc with electronics temporarily. Try wiping down the dashboard of your car & you will see.

[@jillyjolly2525]

@MZ6 thick shit

[@belovedgiftofgod1457]

How about a vacuum? It would suck it out and you wouldn't be introducing anything into it and run the risk of damaging anything .... thought?

[@JediWitness2]

jameshone1000 - Just get some electronic contact cleaner which will dissolve any crap in they're in contact. Then close your eyes and blow into the USB port to get any residual crap out, or blow it out with a can of air. If you have something stubborn that's really stuck in there then you can use this trick to get larger pieces out first before using the contact cleaner. Electronic terminals often collect dirt, dust and other matter on them and contact cleaner is designed to clean electronic terminals and boards without being electrically conductive and it's fast evaporating within seconds.

[@bishwassubba966]

Yeah I just damaged my cellphone.

[@leestv6558]

😅

[@raymondcabanilla30]

Fuck i tried this. Now my phone is broken.

[@malaikagamaliy8236]

Lol I damaged mine too

[@YetiUprising]

Shouldn't you just use a toothpick instead?

[@shadowclones4669]

@@YetiUprising it will get more damaged

[@GANHEDDO]

It worked so well with a needle, thank you so much! Now it really plugs all the way in!

[@brotherblitzwing]

This has been an ongoing issue for months now. Glad I found this video before looking to replace my phone

[@rajifonte6703]

VERIZON recommends using ONLY A TOOTHBRUSH !!!(obviously a dry one).

[@krislibertine]

Legend, my P20 Pro's port has not been exactly welcoming to be charged. I haven't had supercharging for ages, it's been a struggle to keep phone charged. Saw this video and it was perfect, cleaned the port out and now I have supercharging back! Thank you.

[@desertvalleygarage720]

The needle and an air spray is what helped get the lint out, after months of having this problem, thanks for the advice! Blessings.

[@Kippz214]

You are my hero! For the past few months I would have to play that game to get it to charge and then a couple weeks ago it stopped charging completely unless I played with the cord forever. I tried so many other things, compressed air, a toothpick, even got a new charger, and none of it worked. I could still see the dirt and dust in there preventing it from charging. But after your video, I spent like 10 minutes with a cut piece of plastic and fished out two giant pieces of lint and for the first time in a long time, my phone started charging right away when I first plugged it in.

[@randonjack6184]

I feel so relaxed listening to your voice. It's like listening to an ASMR video.

[@MidFlightRiot]

wow after having an error on my S8 saying that my charge port was wet for 3 months I clean some lint out of my phone and within 2 minutes it's gone away. I couldn't find anything small enough to have a proper root around, but the plastic trick worked great thanks!

[@bretcurtis4583]

Tried this with a piece of card and it worked great! Thanks for the fix, man.

[@booneman86]

Thanks for that simple idea dude! I actually used a toothpick and it worked just fine. I was ready to take my phone in and probably be charged for a new port when this is all it needed.

[@jessyvasquez9772]

Dude you're awesome! I was about to order a new charging port, but decided to clean my port first. My phone fast charges again! Thanks!

[@ChuckInReno]

The simplest solutions are always the best. Genius! I used a standard wooden toothpick to clean. Be sure blow hard too, to push loosened dust out. Thanks man, you saved me much grief, I was starting to think I need to replace my phone!

[@Noname-fd7pc]

Blowing hard on my phone worked

[@coulombairborne]

Thanks a lot man. You actually saved my phone... I was doing this charger correct positioning thing for like 20 mins a day for about 20 days ....and today i saw your video and pulled out a humongous pile of dust from my one plus 5t charging port... Unfortunately my c cable is not able to charge from one side but other side is working fine now.... subscribing your channel for this big help...thanks a lot again and stay blessed..

[@clubaamir]

you know what.. this saved my life in China.. I lost contact with all of my friends.. no communication app would work without phone..I really needed my phone and in desperate search I found your video. I mean I watched many other before but I was afraid to damage my phone permanently, and therefore, I was afraid to use needle...... but your little 'cheating' gave me confidence to push a little harder.. and finally my iPhone is charging now. Love you man!!!!!!

[@londell163]

Thanks so much for posting this video you saved me a ton from reporting a claim with cell phone insurance. Shined a light in my phone soon as I did I saw a piece of lent right away. Downing a Starbucks drink right now then will commence with operation. Thanks again!

[@creativeusernam3927]

thank you so much, this works like a charm! I was panicking before because it took my phone 20 minutes to charge/ turn on because it was dead and I'd always have to wiggle the charger for it to work, but then I did this and had no problems. THANK YOUU!

[@davidszabo9799]

For God's Sake, I just had my 2nd Samsung S8, with the exact same problem. I was so proud of the brand so far, until this happened to my second device of the same brand and make, and I thought it really is the make. I have tried the plastic bottle trick and it literally worked. I had so much dust in there. After I have carefully cleaned it up, it started charging properly at the first insert. Thank you so much mate, this really was of big help!!!

[@RRGRAPHIC510]

This worked for me perfectly. Thank you!! I also used a small paint brush from a childs art kit to dust away access dust.

[@birenkalaria208]

Thank you! Due to this video we fixed my wifes phone and saved anywhere from £20-£400 (Pixel). Thank you!

[@kellyx57]

Thanks so much! I just dug a big wad of lint out of my iPhone SE and now any cord I plug in charges normally. Easy fix!

[@bloodycard6314]

thank you so much, like your friend, for a month, I did the same thing every night and took about 4/5 hours to full charge my cell, and now, after cleaning it, its charging way faster.

[@Grym99]

Awesome method! I have tried everything.. Paper clips, soft dental picks and even needles.. This was the only method which worked for me! Thank you :)

[@PoghosTK]

Thank you! At first, I didn't think this was my problem. Then, I started scraping off the caked-in lint and it came out in dusty bunches. Very-much appreciated!

[@nickv671]

I had to come back and like and comment! Phone has been barely charging for 3 months! I tried compressed air it did not work. Used your method and fixed it right away!!

[@dragon-eye75]

@ Floyd Hill great idea! Works great for cleaning most of the port, but my issue was dirt that was stuck between the tiny little slot inside the port itself. cutting out a piece of thin plastic from a Coca Cola bottle did the trick. Thanks for the video!

[@simongbutler]

The crux of this, as you said, is that you have to take a bit of time with it. Just when I thought I had fully cleaned it out (with a plastic toothpick) I came across more dirt at the 'ends' of the port. All connectors are now seating properly. Many thanks, you've saved me €45 for a new charging port.

[@mikaelwidlund4123]

Worked perfectly for me! Thanks a lot, been having the issue for 3 months now. Gonna get one of those magnetic ones that you stick in the charge port so dust never can enter again :D

[@jacind4912]

I thought i was going to have to get a new phone! Thank you sooo much THIS WORKS!

[@PinkFloydTheDarkSide]

Wow, it worked with my 4 days old pixel 2 xl. Purchased the phone, went on a road trip and it stopped charging while returning. Got home, saw your video and found a thread thing which might have entered from inside my pocket. Thanks a lot.

[@randallhollensbe734]

This may be my new favorite video! Thank you.