Google Pixel Not Charging Repair
Google Pixel Not Charging: A Step-by-Step Troubleshooting Guide
Is your Google Pixel not charging? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Charging issues are one of the most common problems with smartphones. In this article, we’ll walk you through a step-by-step troubleshooting guide to help you identify and fix the issue.
Software Issues
Before we dive into the hardware, let’s rule out any software-related issues. Sometimes, a software glitch can cause charging problems. Check if your Pixel is slow to charge or stops charging at a certain point. A software feature might be the culprit.
Navigate to Settings App > Battery > Adaptive preferences and turn off Adaptive Charging. This feature pauses charging beyond 80% during the time of day when you least use your phone and resumes charging to 100% just before it predicts you’ll begin your day.
Bad Power Source, Charger, or Cable
Your wall outlet might have gone bad without you realizing. Connect another charging accessory and device to the outlet to ensure that it’s providing power. If the prongs on your charging block don’t fit snug in the outlet, you might get inconsistent charging across multiple devices.
Google Pixels tend to be sensitive to their charging cable. Lower quality cables—especially those with higher resistance—may trigger your Pixel to outright refuse the incoming power. Try using a different charging cable to see if that resolves the issue.
Dirty Charging Port
The USB-C port on your Google Pixel has likely accumulated dust and other debris over time. Physical debris can prevent your cable from fully seating in the port. Damage from moisture or improper contact between the connector pins and the port may deposit grime on the charger contacts.
Use a precision cleaning kit to clean the charging port. Check for grime on the pins themselves.
Overheating or Degraded Battery
A common problem with Pixel phones is overheating during charging. This can be for a wide variety of reasons, in which no single one might fix your issue. Thankfully, there are tools to help you diagnose if your Pixel is throttling its power consumption to protect the battery from extreme temperatures.
Use Device Info and Accubattery to check your battery health. If you find that your battery is degraded from wear and tear or is swollen, it’s likely the culprit behind your charging issues.
Water or Other Physical Damage
Maybe your port is corroded, or a component on the logic board burned up, or maybe you took your Pixel to swim with the fishes one too many times. If your port is physically damaged and cleaning it hasn’t worked, it’s likely that you’ll need to have your Pixel repaired by a professional.
At Salvation Repair, we offer a limited lifetime guarantee of all parts and labor. Our experienced technicians can diagnose and fix your Google Pixel’s charging issues quickly and efficiently. Schedule a repair today!
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