How To Use Charging Pad For Iphone

Your iPhone is not charging wirelessly and you don't know why. You placed your iPhone on your charging pad, but nothing happened! In this article, I'll show you how to fix the problem when your iPhone won't wirelessly charge and recommend a few of the best Qi-enabled wireless chargers.

Does My iPhone Have Wireless Charging?

The following iPhones support wireless charging:

iPhone 8
iPhone 8 Plus
iPhone X
iPhone XR
iPhone XS
iPhone XS Max
iPhone 11
iPhone 11 Pro
iPhone 11 Pro Max
iPhone SE 2 (2nd Generation)
iPhone 12
iPhone 12 Mini
iPhone 12 Pro
iPhone 12 Pro Max

Each of these iPhone will charge when placed on a Qi-enabled wireless charging pad. The iPhone 7 and earlier models do not have wireless charging capabilities.

What To Do When Your iPhone Won't Charge Wirelessly

Restart Your iPhone

The first thing to do when wireless charging is not working is to restart your iPhone. Restarting your iPhone can sometimes fix minor software issues and glitches which could be preventing it from charging wirelessly.

First, turn off your iPhone by pressing and holding the power button until you seeslide to power off appear on the display. Then, swipe the red power icon from left to right to turn off your iPhone. If you have an iPhone X, the process is similar, except you'll hold down the side button and either volume button simultaneously untilslide to power off appears on the screen.

Wait a few seconds, then press and hold the power button (Side button on iPhone X) once again to turn your iPhone back on. Let go of the button when you see the Apple logo appear in the center of your iPhone's display.
Hard Reset Your iPhone

If your iPhone is completely unresponsive when you place it on the wireless charging pad, you may need to perform a hard reset. A hard reset will force your iPhone to quickly turn off and back on, which can temporarily fix the problem if your iPhone is not charging wirelessly.

To hard reset your iPhone, quickly press and release the volume up button, then press and release the volume down button, then press and hold the side button. Keep holding the side button on the Apple logo appears on your iPhone's display.

Don't be surprised if you have to hold down the side button for 15–30 seconds!
Take Off Your iPhone Case

Some cases are too thick to keep on your iPhone while you charge it wirelessly. If wireless charging is not working on your iPhone, try taking of its case before placing it on the charging pad.

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Place Your iPhone In The Center Of The Charging Pad

In order to charge your iPhone wirelessly, make sure you've placed it directly in the center of your wireless charging pad. Sometimes your iPhone won't charge wirelessly if it's not on the center of the charging pad.
Make Sure Your Wireless Charger Is Plugged In

An unplugged wireless charging pad could very well be the reason why your iPhone is not charging wirelessly. Quickly make sure your charging pad is plugged!
Make Sure Your Wireless Charger Is Qi-Enabled

It's important to keep in mind that the iPhones that can be wirelessly charged will only be able to with Qi-enabled charging pads. Your iPhone probably won't charge wirelessly on a low-quality or knock-off brand charging pad. In step 9 of this article, we'll recommend a high-quality, Qi-enabled iPhone wireless charging pad compatible with every iPhone.
Update Your iPhone

iPhone wireless charging was originally implemented by a iOS software update. If wireless charging is not working on your iPhone, you may just have to update your iPhone to enable its wireless charging functionality.

To check for a software update, open Settings and tap General -> Software Update. If an iOS update is available, tapDownload and Install. If no update is available, you'll see the software version number and the phrase "Your iPhone is up to date."
DFU Restore Your iPhone

There's still a chance that a software issue is the reason why your iPhone won't wirelessly charge. Our last-ditch effort to fix a potential software problem is the DFU restore, the deepest type of restore that can be done on an iPhone. Check out our article to learn how to put an iPhone in DFU mode and perform a DFU restore.
Get Your Charging Pad Repaired Or Buy A New One

If you worked through our guide, but your iPhone still won't wirelessly charge, you may need to replace or repair your charging pad. iPhones can only charge wirelessly on a Qi-enabled charging pad, so make sure your charger is compatible.

If you're looking for a great and affordable Qi-enabled charging pad, we recommend the one made by Anker. It's a high-quality charger and costs less than $10 on Amazon.
Visit The Apple Store

If your iPhone still won't charge wirelessly, it may be experiencing a hardware issue. A drop on a hard surface of exposure to water could have damaged some of your iPhone's internal components, preventing it from being able to wirelessly charge. Take your iPhone into the Apple Store and see what they can do for you. It wouldn't hurt to bring your wireless charging pad too! We recommend scheduling an appointment before you go in, just to make sure someone is available to help you as soon as you arrive.

No Wires, No Problem!

Your iPhone is charging wirelessly once again! Now that you know what to do when iPhone wireless charging is not working, we hope you'll share this article on social media with your friends and family too. If you have any other questions, or if you want to share your thoughts about wireless charing with us, leave a comment down below!