[HELP] My S4 charges very slowly, battery or charger problem?

[Jasonlwe]

It could be the fact that you aren't using the original charger that came with it. The original charger works with Qualcomm quick charge, and when I charge my phone with any other charger, you can definetly see the difference. Hope this helped.

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I doubt that it is the charger's problem since the charging rate is also very slow with my power bank.

 

[Jasonlwe]

Something else to test is to let it monitor when not charging and see what battery consumption is.

Your charging rate seems odd.

Also I would clean the charging contacts. Use a toothbrush and rubbing alcohol.

dpham00, Android Central Moderator
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So basically, I went over to a dealer and tried a brand new charger and cable. The data is shown in the attachment. @dpham00, what do you think?

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[dpham00]

Here's the discharging rate without any interference

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Discharge rate seems to be acceptable

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[dpham00]

So basically, I went over to a dealer and tried a brand new charger and cable. The data is shown in the attachment. @dpham00, what do you think?

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The s4 comes with a 2 amp charger stock, assuming genuine Samsung . But regardless, the charging rate is going so over the map. If I had to guess, I would think something is wrong with the charging port.


Have you tried to clean it yet?
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[Jasonlwe]

The s4 comes with a 2 amp charger stock, assuming genuine Samsung . But regardless, the charging rate is going so over the map. If I had to guess, I would think something is wrong with the charging port.


Have you tried to clean it yet?
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I've cleaned the battery contacts but not the port yet. How do you clean the port ? @@

Btw, when it was charged using the charger at the locator. The mode was USB charging ( might be because of not plugging it correctly? )

I think if the plug was plugged in the amp would be higher. Don't you think so ?

 

[Jasonlwe]

Guys, the problem is solved. It was definitely the cable's problem. I went to the dealer again to try it out and turn's out that the first time i was trying the new cable, it wasn't plugged in correctly which turned into USB charging. Thanks everyone.

 

[dpham00]

Guys, the problem is solved. It was definitely the cable's problem. I went to the dealer again to try it out and turn's out that the first time i was trying the new cable, it wasn't plugged in correctly which turned into USB charging. Thanks everyone.

Glad you got it resolved

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[Jeriann2001]

Just saw your post in "Trending" which caught my eye as I have been working on the same problem since yesterday even bought and tried 3 different chargers. I have also searched and found this is common. Now I'm wondering if an update caused this.

 

[Tabbiel1989]

I know with mine if the cable cord is very long it takes a lot longer for me to charge. I have a dock stand I use for charging and it charges so much faster.

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[Melba Leary]

All I had to do is remove the battery while powered on, leave off for about minute or so and now I no longer have slow charging issue. Works perfectly now. Prior to doing that make sure there are no apps running in background since that alone can sometimes cause the issue as well.

 

[bill gardner]

hi. I was viewing this thread and I have a question about the battery widget. If you set it up to run every minute, won't that consume more battery power?