The iPhone charger is broken. How to fix iPhone charger? In search of promising technologies

Many of us have found ourselves in situations where the iPhone is about to die in the middle of the day, the smartphone shows only 10% charge and flashes ominously red, and there is no charger at hand. And at the same time, we are in the city center, there are no friends nearby who would borrow a charger. What can be done in this case? We offer five useful tips.

Such obvious tips as always carrying a charger with you or a portable device that does not require an outlet Charger, it makes no sense to give. Moreover, in megacities, every second smartphone owner always has a charger with him. But it also happens that we may simply forget to take this vital thing with us, accidentally leaving it in another bag or on the nightstand. Therefore, let’s try to decide what to do if you have neither a charger nor a portable charger in your arsenal.

1. If you are in or near a shopping mall, find a store that has charging lockers. Usually in some stores well-known networks There are small cabinets with chargers for various connectors. And while you are trying on clothes, your phone will charge.

A similar service is available, for example, in the Moscow bookstore on Tverskaya Street. Ask the information department to charge your phone - they are unlikely to refuse you.

2. Another simple way is to go to any salon cellular communication and ask to recharge your phone. The likelihood that you will be rejected is very low. But in such cases, it is best to contact the salon of one of the operators - in some such services are taken for granted. In addition, cell phone stores have chargers for all models. You can also go to an electronics store with the same request.

Whether this service will be paid depends on the seller. However, if you have to pay, it won’t be much – 50-100 rubles maximum.

3. There are special terminals for charging phones. Unfortunately, there are not as many of them as ATMs and payment terminals. They are usually found in large shopping centers, in cafes, waiting rooms at train stations and airports. There are several wires in the terminal cells that are suitable for all models. This pleasure costs about 50 rubles per hour.

4. Smartphones are known for draining battery faster regular phones. This happens by various reasons. We want to tell you about a few more life hacks that will speed up the charging process and save energy on your smartphones.

If you have very little time to recharge, then turn on Airplane mode on yours - and charging will go much faster. You can also simply turn off the phone while charging. The smartphone will not consume energy, but will receive it much faster.

5. If you don't have the option to turn off your phone or activate Airplane mode because, say, you don't want to miss an important call, then try turning off unnecessary functions. This could be GPS, Bluetooth, LTE. All these functions take up some of the energy. By turning them off, you can speed up the charging process a little. When using your smartphone, keep these functions turned off unless you are directly using them. This will make your smartphone discharge slower. There is also a classic helpful advice To save energy, reduce the screen brightness and screen auto-off time in the settings.

We have all encountered a situation where the charge of a smartphone begins to decrease right before our eyes. Many will decide that it’s time to change the battery, and some will think about the reasons fast discharge batteries. And the latter will be right, since knowledge about correct operation batteries will extend the battery life for years.

How to properly charge Apple devices

It would seem that everything is simple - you insert the charger cable into the gadget and into the power supply, and electricity will do the rest of the work. However, this is misleading and recharging your device in this way can harm the battery.

Manufacturers and specialists, through research, trial and error, have created a number of guidelines for the operation of iPhone, iPad and iPod batteries. This also applies to other devices whose batteries are based on lithium-ion.

1. Carry out a full discharge-charge cycle of your phone no more than once a month. To do this, you need to completely deplete the battery reserves, then start the charging process, and, without turning on the device, bring the charge level to 100%.
2. Charge your phone as often as possible. The recommended battery level should be kept between 40-80%. Frequent charging- this is the movement of electrons inside the battery and the absence of the possibility of rendering energy-intensive elements unusable.
3. Do not bring the battery charge to 100% (except for the cases described in the first paragraph). Your device runs on battery power, not mains power. Upon reaching maximum charge the battery continues to be used, and this leads to its discharge by 1% or less, which starts the charging process again. Such microscopic charging of the battery harms it, so it is not recommended to leave your device to recharge all night or all day.
4. Observe temperature regime, especially while charging the phone. Increasing and cooling temperatures lead to physical deformation of battery cells. Optimal temperature For active use and charging gadgets fluctuates in the range of 20–24°C.

Is it possible to charge an iPhone using an iPad charger?

There is no prohibition against using “foreign” charger cables to power your iPhone. But it is worth remembering that the plug must fit the phone connector. For example, it is highly not recommended to try to charge an iPhone using a charging cable from a thin Nokia and other plugs that are not suitable for this purpose. You also need an operating voltage of 5V, but this is the international standard.

The output charging voltage for iPhone, iPod and iPad is the same and equal to the operating voltage USB port- +5V. What is written on the charger is the maximum current it can produce. But that doesn't mean she always gives him away. Any Apple device has special processor charge, which optimally selects the current to charge the battery. He also limits charging current on a certain maximum level if the battery is very discharged. The only difference is that the iPad's battery is larger than the iPhone's and therefore, to reduce charging time, the iPad's maximum charging current is 2A instead of the iPhone's 1A. Naturally, the charger must provide given current. That's why it's more powerful on the iPad. As a result, the iPhone can be safely charged using an iPad charger, since the charging current Iphone smaller than the charger can produce. By the way, charge it the other way around iPad charging From an Iphone it’s also possible, it’s just that the charge will be 2 times slower, since charging the Iphone cannot produce the required 2A.

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How to charge your phone from a computer, in a car or on a train

The charger is divided into two parts: a power supply and a cable with a USB connector. As a result, anything that has a USB input and is connected to a power source can charge your device.

The most simple example are computers and laptops. You need to connect the devices using charging cable and wait for the required charge level. It is important to remember that a laptop that is turned off or in sleep mode will not charge the smartphone. Although for sleep mode this function can be disabled:

1. Click right click mouse over the “Computer” icon and select “Manage” from the drop-down menu. Through the context menu of the “Computer” icon, go to “Management”
2. In the left column, click on “Device Manager”.
3. Open the tab " USB controllers».
   In "Device Manager" find "USB Controllers"
4. Double-click the left mouse button to open the properties of each item called “USB Root Hub”. Double click Left-click to open the properties of “USB Root Hub”
5. Go to the “Power Management” tab and uncheck the “Allow the computer to turn off this device to save energy” checkbox. And confirm the change with the “OK” button. Uncheck "Allow the computer to turn off this device to save energy" and save the changes

Now your laptop will charge smartphones and tablets even in sleep mode.

When it comes to cars, not many of them have direct facilities for charging your phones. But almost all of them have cigarette lighters, which means that with the help of a simple device called a “bullet,” you can connect the phone to a power source.

Using a cigarette lighter adapter, you can charge your smartphone in the car.

Possibility of use electrical network fully implemented on trains. Each carriage, be it a reserved seat, a compartment or a SV, has the most ordinary sockets. Of course, their voltage varies within a certain range, and this affects the charging speed of the gadget. The main thing is that you only need a cable and network adapter to start charging the device's battery.

With help standard set To charge, you can recharge your phone on the train

How to use wireless charging

Not the best new technology, which only recently found application in the charging system for portable devices. If we omit the unclear terminology, the work wireless charging telephone is based on the principle of inductance.

The wireless charger consists of two parts:

As a result, we get a phone case with which a magnetic pad can charge the device.

The advantages of this type of charging include the fact that the absence of a cable eliminates all the risks associated with its use, be it loosening of the socket or electric shock due to poor insulation. Among the disadvantages is the small range of action of such a device: the phone can be moved and rotated on the surface, but it cannot be torn off by more than a few millimeters.

Video: how to use wireless charging for iPhone

How to use a universal charger

"Frog" is a universal battery charger. With its help you can charge absolutely any battery. mobile phone or tablet.

Using a universal charger you can charge any smartphone battery

Every year, this charging method is used less and less due to the availability of older models of mobile phones, the increased reliability of new ones and the inconvenience of using the “Frog” itself.

The principle of operation of a universal charger is that the battery is charged directly from the network. To do this, you need to remove the battery from the phone, connect it correctly to the “Frog” antennae and connect the power by inserting the charger into the outlet.

The difficulties are obvious. Open iPhone case or iPad is not so easy. Here you cannot do without special tools, the use of which at home creates a high risk of damaging the miniature circuits of the device, introducing dust into the case, or breaking it.

Video: how the Frog charger works

Alternative iPhone charging options

Technologies do not stand still, they develop, become more mobile and progressive. Chargers are not far behind: they promote the brand alternative sources energy. They all use the energy of wind, sun, movement and even fire to turn them into electricity and power our devices.

Wind generators - small devices, which, as the name suggests, are powered by the wind. The movement of air causes the blades to rotate, which through simple manipulations produces energy.

Wind generators are not the most popular type of charger, as there is always a risk of falling into a calm zone

Much more known method energy generation - solar panels. Scientists say the Sun will stop producing light and heat in about 4 to 6 billion years. This makes our main luminary a source of inexhaustible energy. And even though you won’t be able to charge the batteries at night, you can do this in abundance during a fine day.

In cloudy weather, the performance of the solar battery decreases

The next power source is a dynamo. What's more renewable than your own energy? The most inventive ones manage to attach a dynamo to the wheels of a bicycle, thereby freeing themselves from routine work for the sake of a fun ride.

The dynamo can also be used as a power source to charge your smartphone

These devices are on sale in almost all online stores specializing in technology and have USB ports specifically for charging phones.

How to speed up the charging process of your Apple device

Each of us at least once in our lives was in a hurry and at the same time had a dead phone. Now smartphones are not only a means of communication, but also an organizer, link With by email, notepad and so on. Therefore, there is a need to charge the phone as quickly as possible.

There are several ways to reduce battery charging time:

Users even the most modern gadgets sometimes they blindly follow a rule that was widespread at the dawn mobile communications: Before using, the device must be completely discharged, then fully charged.. The most fanatical users have developed this rule to the point of absurdity, proposing to fully charge and discharge the iPhone three times. Whether this makes any sense at all – we’ll look at it in the article.

Practical research on the issue of charging mobile devices someone was doing Eric Leamer - experiments led him to unexpected conclusions. It turns out that charging your iPhone to 100% is not possible at all. harmful– the optimal charge level should be from 50% to 70%. When charged to 100%, the iPhone battery can withstand only 500 cycles, while when charged to 70%, it can last over a thousand.

Where did the prejudice about the importance come from? fully charged? First Cell Phones were equipped with nickel batteries susceptible to so-called memory effect. Memory effect is that if the operating recommendations are violated, the active substance of the nickel battery crystallizes - as a result, the maximum amount energy that the battery can store. The battery “remembers” that it was not fully used before, and therefore releases energy only up to a fixed limit - hence the name of the effect.

Modern gadgets are equipped lithium-ion batteries, which There is no memory effect. Almost everyone who talks about the need before use completely discharge the phone, belong to the older generation and started with black and white “dialers”, for which this rule was relevant. Nowadays, a buyer will not hear such a recommendation from a competent consultant in a salon.

How long does it take to charge an iPhone?

Time under iPhone charging depends on a number of conditions:

Battery capacity. Latest modifications 6 and 6S have more high-capacity batteries, so it takes longer to recharge them.

• power unit. There is one secret: If you use the iPad's power supply, charging time will be reduced to a minimum. There is no need to fear that this method will negatively affect the battery: by Apple this is not forbidden.
• Parallel use. If the owner of the gadget is using the gadget while charging (for example, playing), more time will, of course, be needed.

A “healthy” battery does not need more than 3 hours to charge from 0 to 100%.

If the iPhone does not have enough nights to fully recharge, it is better to contact a service or sales office under warranty.

Don't let your gadget overheat. Pay attention to this scale, which is posted on the official Apple website:

Ideal temperature for iPhone operation– from 16 to 22 degrees. Using it at a different temperature will not degrade the quality of the battery, however, the device itself will hold a charge for less time.

Recharging is a different matter: if it is done in conditions high temperatures, devastating consequences for the battery cannot be avoided. Statistics say: constant recharging at a temperature 10 degrees above normal leads to the fact that the battery drains by 20% in a year - within three years your iPhone will need expensive repairs.

Therefore, under no circumstances leave your smartphone “charged” on a windowsill in the summer, in a car, do not cover it with a pillow and blanket, or remove the case from it while it is charging!

Use only certified accessories . note that we're talking about not about original ones, but about certified USB cables and power supplies. The latter can be produced not only by Apple, but also by another company, which means they have less high price. You can determine which accessory is certified by the “Made For iPhone” inscription on the packaging.

Certified accessories (like the iPhone itself) have special PMIC controllers that “monitor” that the current, voltage, and temperature do not exceed acceptable limits. If, for example, the iPhone overheats, charging will stop and a message like this will appear on the screen:

There are no controllers on Chinese “no-name” accessories, so the user uses them at his own peril and risk. Note the statistics: increasing the charging voltage by just 4% above normal will cause the gadget’s battery to wear out twice as fast.

Fully discharge your iPhone, but don't do it more than once a month. Monthly complete discharge needed to calibrate power controllers. Many Apple users notice that their devices turn off when the charge is 2-3% - this is a sign of uncalibrated controllers. However, it is impossible to constantly “wear out” the iPhone to zero - this is extremely detrimental to the battery. Try not to force your gadget to turn off more than once a month.

Conclusion

Sooner or later you will have to spend money on a replacement iPhone batteries you will have to - that's a given. Regarding the timing, the opinions of many experts and the author of the article differ: you can often find recommendations to change the battery every 2 years of intensive use of the gadget, however, iPhone battery The author is constantly in business and has not caused any complaints for 3 years now. It is important to monitor the quality of accessories and recharging conditions and then you will not have to enrich the service center technicians.

Charger failure, low-quality or non-original adapter, lack of electricity. These and many other reasons may prevent a user from charging an iPhone. However, just for such a case, there are many other modern methods to recharge the device.

If you don’t have an original charger at hand and the battery is almost running low, you can use one of the following simple methods. Most of them can become a worthy alternative for Lightning.

Via USB port

If you only have a USB cable at hand, you can use it and a computer to charge your mobile device. USB 2.0 and 3.0 connectors are suitable for this. The disadvantage of this method is that the cable has insufficient power, so it will take a lot of time to reach 100% charge.

If you connect the USB cable to the adapter, you can use a wall outlet instead of a computer. This method will be faster, but you will need to wait up to several hours.

Charge without a cord

There are two options for alternative power sources that are offered on the modern market:

• solar battery. It is a portable device that stores solar energy and can transfer it to the mobile phone in the form of treasured battery percentages. Naturally, in cloudy weather it will be difficult to use a solar battery;
• portable accumulator. Can be wired (imply the mandatory presence USB cord) and wireless. You can purchase the device at price range from 500 rubles to several thousand. The only difference will be in power: the more powerful the “charger”, the more expensive it is. The optimal power level is considered to be 10,000 mAh.

In order for the battery to supply energy to the mobile phone in a difficult situation, it must also be recharged in a timely manner.

Note! Another lesser-known device is a device that converts heat into electrical energy. It is installed directly on the fire (or near it), after which it is connected to the mobile phone. This method is ideal for hiking or other conditions in which it would be difficult to obtain electrical energy.

iQi Mobile wireless charging

An innovative device from the manufacturer Apple is original battery, which charges a mobile device contactlessly under any conditions. The advantages of the iQi Mobile Wireless Charging device are:

• affordable price;
• light weight and compact dimensions (convenient to take with you on the road);
• the ability to place the device under a mobile case;
• no need for electricity sources;
• the ability to charge the gadget;
• high charging speed;
• compatible with all iPhone models including X, 7 Plus, SE, etc.;
• work without USB usage cord.

All that is required for work is compatible charging like Koolpuck or Koolpad. It is enough to place the wireless charger nearby and the battery percentage will begin to increase quickly.

Case with battery

The battery case is an innovative development, invented for those who constantly need to charge their phone when there is no network nearby. This device works in the following way:

1. We install the mobile phone inside. To do this, pull back the top edge and insert the device.
2. Charging. Being in iPhone charging case works automatically. To avoid wasting excess energy, monitor the level on the screen of your mobile device.
3. Remove from charge. To do this, pull back the top edge and take out the phone.

Note! The charging case also needs to be recharged. To do this, use a USB Lightning cable and any user-friendly energy source. You can use a licensed “charger” for iPhone.

Since such a case is not equipped with any indicators, its charge level must be monitored through Apple device. To do this, place the phone in the case to charge, after which two battery indicators will be displayed on its screen - the main one and for the Smart Battery Case.

What to do if your iPhone won't charge

Sometimes you cannot charge your mobile device, even when you have the original charger at hand. Knowing the causes of this phenomenon, you can try to correct the problem at home. Let's consider possible ways solutions:

• faulty USB port. Malfunctions in the laptop may result in problems with USB connectors. If you charge your iPhone this way, test all ports, constantly monitoring the charge level. Often this method helps, and charging still begins in one or more ports;
• Lightning connector is dirty. This happens even if you use a case and keep the device completely clean. Try cleaning the connector with a toothpick, but be careful not to damage it internal contacts. It is best to carefully walk around the corners without touching the central part. After this, the input should be purged and you can start charging.

If the phone is so discharged that it turns off, it naturally may not immediately respond to the charger. Wait 10-15 minutes before moving on to the next method.

If neither one nor the other method helped, but you use original charger, then most likely the problem lies in the mobile device itself. Problems may arise with the battery, firmware, or power controller. In this case, you will need to contact service center for diagnostics and subsequent repair work.

We use other chargers

Any specialist will confidently say that for high-quality charging iPhone is better just use the original device. But this is not always possible, and besides, certified models are quite expensive. In such situations, users resort to using other chargers, for example:

• Chinese analogues. Using cheap analog chargers - effective way to charge your mobile device. It's cheap, but very short-lived.
• direct charge. This method is very dangerous, however, experienced users can take a chance and take advantage of it. To implement this, you will need to disassemble the iPhone and remove the battery. After this, carefully cut off the connector from any charger: you will see blue (+) and red (-) wires. We connect these wires to the contacts on the battery and secure them with electrical tape. It will be impossible to control the charge level, but if everything is done correctly, then rest assured that the device will be charged. If you are not confident that you can carry out the process safely, then this method It's better not to use it!

The described methods may be suitable only for the most extreme cases and for one-time use. It is strictly not recommended to use them constantly: this can cause harm to both the mobile device and your health.

What is better not to do

Sometimes iPhone users who cannot charge their device in any way, go to extreme measures to do this or neglect safety rules. Such users should know in advance what they should absolutely not do:

• constantly use uncertified chargers. There are hundreds of cases of mobile phone fires, battery failure, and serious breakdowns. The causes of these problems were non-original chargers. Cheap analogues will serve your needs iPhone bad service, so it’s better to pay more, but buy the original Lightning;
• try to disassemble the phone yourself. You should especially not do this if you are not mobile savvy. You can be sure that as a result you will have to contact a service center;
• Do not leave your mobile charging after the battery is fully charged. This has big influence on the battery and shortens its life;
• follow the instructions. Additional charging devices must be used strictly in accordance with it. Do not neglect safety rules and the battery will last you a long time.

Important! Experts recommend keeping charging at a medium level. It ranges from 40% to 80%. It is better not to bring the charge level to 100% and not to let it drop to 0%: this wears out the battery. The ideal option is to charge the device more often, but for a shorter period of time.

Results

There are many devices, including non-standard ones, that help charge the iPhone even in difficult conditions. However, it is not recommended to use them constantly, but only in rare cases. The best and in a safe way The original device remains for charging.

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Today it is impossible to imagine modern man without a mobile phone. However, it is impossible to imagine electronic gadget without accompanying the full process of operation additional devices, the presence of which is mandatory. For example, a failed charger will certainly doom the “dependent” device to “energy death”. However, the question of how to charge an iPhone without charging, given the great popularity of the “yield” Apple brand, requires special coverage. Several of the most original technological innovations will be presented to your attention, allowing you to “pump up” Californian gadgets with the much-needed power of electricity for their batteries, of course, without the “participation” of the standard charger provided.

In search of promising technologies

First of all, the question requires some specification. After all, each of us knows that without the influence of a certain type of energy, none of the known inventions of “human genius” will be able to function. Therefore, the question of how to charge an iPhone without charging does not yet have a complete answer. Of course, some attempts by developers to change the principle of “life support” of the phone were successful. It goes without saying that the standard memory will undergo dramatic changes in the near future. The problem of “expedient universality” already has several fundamentally different solutions. However, today it is not yet possible to “globally decouple” mobile units from commonly used power outlets. However, how to charge an iPhone or other “brainchild” of the electronics industry when there is no access to the “benefits of civilization” is already a realistic reality. But the low efficiency (efficiency) of the developed and, by the way, mass-produced devices and at the same time the lack of thorough thought out of the feeding “mechanism” certain power charge is somewhat removed from being a full-fledged alternative to a 220 W source or other rating of the generally accepted standard for centralized electrification. As a result, we are seeing an ever-increasing need for and genuine interest from manufacturers... It is these facts that are pushing developers to find the most appropriate technological solutions.

Review of the most effective methods of “energy refueling” without using a standard power supply

Method No. 1

Perhaps we’ll start with the most basic, but not always available option power supply of a mobile device. Perhaps you don't know how to charge your iPhone from your computer. Therefore, let's look at this charging method, which, as you understand, involves using a laptop, tablet or device equipped with If the operating level of the battery has become critical, and your device is “tired” of warning about it - the screen blinked and went out, you need to connect it to any available device that has the required port. Thanks to this, you will be able to answer the question of how to charge an iPhone without charging with a practical action.

Not demanding method No. 2

Today you can buy a charging case. That is, design feature Such a device will have a built-in battery, the capacity of which varies from 1500 to 3200 mAh. This allows you to use the phone for quite a long time without recharging. A convenient case is not only ergonomic and aesthetically attractive. The in-demand device will help to effectively solve the problem of how to charge an iPhone without charging, and will also provide shockproof properties to the device. Moreover, protection from mechanical damage the back of the iPhone is guaranteed in any design of the charging case. The indicator on the front panel of the device shows the battery level, thanks to which the user can always visually determine the level of performance of the auxiliary battery.

Not quite an easy way #3

Of course, iQ technology - a definitely innovative option for wireless charging - helps to effectively “refill” the battery capacity without the difficult moment caused by connecting a 30-pin connector to the connector. The question of how to charge an iPhone without charging will no longer express unrealistic hopes. At the same time, the comfortable method greatly facilitates many operational tasks, and in particular, it is the most gentle way to restore the electrical potential of the battery. Since wear and damage to the contact pad of the iPhone is a natural inevitability due to intensive use of the phone, as a result of which the device often has to be recharged. Attractive module design that serves as an intermediary element between charging station and the battery of a mobile device, mounted on back gadget, and the installation process is not complicated and does not require special tools or installation skills. On the market, these are products that are presented in a variety of designs. The color, texture and material of the “intermediate device” are available to the user to suit almost any preference. The only disadvantage of such a memory can be considered the necessarily accompanying process of “upgrading” the device, which increases the “waist” of the smartphone by several millimeters. However, sometimes the question of how to charge an iPhone is resolved not only in this way...

Improved method No. 4

Today, the iQi Mobile project presents a slightly improved version of the new power standard. Despite the “freshness of the idea,” an ever-increasing trend of consumer demand is visible in the market for goods for mobile devices. The qualitatively modified charger, which has received wide recognition in user circles, allows for wireless “filling” of electricity into the phone’s battery. The main advantage of the new product is a critically reduced induction plate (receiver). The problem of how to charge an iPhone without charging and without “disfiguring” the design is becoming completely solvable. After all, the thickness of the additionally installed element is only 0.5-1.5 mm and is practically invisible under a thin layer of silicone frame. This fact iQi Mobile stands out from previously implemented wireless power standards. The connection condition can be considered important: a flexible connection to the Lightning port does not in any way complicate the user’s subsequent actions, primarily related to the use of the 30-pin Iphone port. Agree, this greatly simplifies many aspects of mandatory access to the sometimes extremely necessary system connector of a mobile unit.

Several arguments in favor of wireless storage

• No mechanical connection torque (direct contact).
• Possibility of safe operation in unfavorable environments (moisture, dampness).
• Ease of use (mostly).

A little about the disadvantages

• Cost, size and weight are increasing.
• Time parameter useful action electrical energy significantly exceeds standard option(taking into account the efficiency of the original memory).
• It is not possible to use the phone while the battery is charging.

Summing up, or Energy prospects for iPhone

You know how to charge your device from a computer. But what do you do when you're camping or find yourself in a situation where there are no standard power sources available? Today, there are devices on the market that can charge mobile devices using alternative methods receiving electricity. These are original technological solutions in the form of converting devices that convert mechanical, thermal, kinetic, magnetic and other types of energy into the voltage and current required by your device. Of course, there are many more disadvantages and shortcomings in the available devices than we would like. Price, weight, dimensions and other disadvantages hinder the path to achieving absolute perfection. But time is running and technology is developing...