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How to tell if a dead iPhone is charging?

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If you’ve ever found your iPhone completely out of battery and wondered if it’s charging when you plug it in, you’re not alone. It’s a common concern, but there are simple ways to check if your dead iPhone is charging.

If you wish to know if your iPhone is charging, this guide discusses various steps to check whether your iPhone is charging.

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How to check if a dead iPhone is charging?

If your iPhone is completely out of battery, don’t be surprised if the screen stays dark when you plug it in. This happens because your iPhone needs a bit of power before it can turn on. So, if you’re wondering why your iPhone doesn’t seem to charge, there’s usually no need to worry.

Here’s how to understand the charging symbol on your iPhone when it’s completely dead or turned off:

Step 1Plug in the charger: Make sure your iPhone is connected to a charger and the charger is plugged into a power source, like a wall outlet.

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Step 2Watch the Screen: Your iPhone’s screen might be completely black when dead. After plugging it in, give it a moment. If it’s charging, a battery icon will appear on the screen.

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Step 3Check the Icon: If you see the battery icon with an empty battery, your iPhone is charging, and it will turn on soon.

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Dead iPhone’s charging symbol

Step 4Activate the Screen: The most reliable way to confirm charging is to try to activate your iPhone by pressing the power button or connecting it to a charger. If the screen lights up, it indicates that it’s charging.

Step 5Check the Wall Adapter and Cable: If the icon shows a nearly empty battery alongwith a charger, your phone isn’t charging. In this case, checking your charger cable and power source is a good idea.

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Akash Singh

Akash Singh

Akash is a law graduate who likes to go for bike rides on the weekends soul-searching for answers to his many existential questions. You can contact him here: singhakash95@pm.me

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