Is It Time for a New Phone

[HnLA]

For the 3rd Time I got Moisture Detected message and sound. It was never wet.
1st time, I thought it a fluke and not sure how I got rid of message.
2nd time, I tried many things listed online. Restarting did not help. I finally Cleared the Cache of the USB settings and restarted and that got rid of the message. My phone had been charging for over 30 minutes when suddenly I got the Moisture Alert, so obviously something wrong internally.
3rd time, I plugged phone into my car charger and immediately got the alert. I cleared the USB cache, restarted and was able to use the car charger.

But this seems to keep happening for some unknown reason. My phone is 3 3/4 years old, but in good shape otherwise.
I have searched online, but have not seen anything about why this happens every few weeks. Thank you.

 

[B. Diddy]

Probably hardware failure. But in case there's some debris in the port that might be causing problems, try scrubbing it with a dry toothbrush. You can also try flooding the port with 99% rubbing alcohol.

 

[HnLA]

I took it to a repair place and they cleaned it. So hardware issue. In that it was charging for over 30 minutes and then suddenly did the alert (2nd time) seems to indicate an issue.
Is there something I can do to fix this permanently? Thank you.

 

[B. Diddy]

If it's a hardware issue, I can't think of a way to get around it short of replacing the port (which will almost certainly not be worth the cost).

 

[MotorMike2020]

Have you tried a different cable? I had that issue with an S9 once and it just didn't like the cable I was using.

 

[The_Woo]

Agree....sounds like a hardware issue.

Only option I can think of, is to only wireless charge (if your phone can)

Factor reset the phone (last resort)

Repair or buy a new phone.

 

[Kizzy Catwoman]

Sounds like the end of the line.

 

[J Dubbs]

Sounds like the end of the line.

 

[B. Diddy]

Great song!

 

[J Dubbs]

Great song!

One of my faves

 

[HnLA]

I had no problem for over 3 months. Then this morning got the moisture icon. I cleared the USB cache and restarted twice, but it is still there.
I see that someone said to Force Stop the Android System. Is that a good idea? Any other suggestions? Thanks.

 

[HnLA]

I forced stop the Android System, still cannot charge, very sad

 

[HnLA]

I was just about to get a new phone and the moisture warning is gone.

 

[B. Diddy]

Still Need a iPhones or Samsung??

Welcome to Android Central! What do you mean by this?

 

[J Dubbs]

Welcome to Android Central! What do you mean by this?

They're asking if anyone has a spare phone to give them. In an old post someone pulled up from years ago, I remember seeing them ask the same thing, twice, several years apart between posts, it was an old account with the same name. I have to give them credit for persistence