You bought a wireless charging pad to be free from wires, but somehow, it’s not working anymore.
If the wireless charger is not working on your device, the first thing to check is the Qi compatibility. Qi is the standard set for wireless power transmission. And, all wireless chargers must be Qi-compatible to run properly.
But if that doesn’t solve your problem, we have gathered a few more troubleshooting methods to find exactly why your wireless charging is not working.
Why Is My Charging Pad Not Working?
Charging pad issues can either be due to software or hardware issues. For example, the problem can occur if the phone is not positioned correctly or there is a power interruption.
Likewise, the other causes are:
How to Fix Wireless Charging Pad Not Working?
One of the first things to do when the wireless charging pad is not working is restarting the phone. Then you may try charging again. If the problem is ongoing, try repositioning the phone on the charging pad, resetting, or updating the phone.
Below is the list of a detailed description of the fixes.
Remove the USB Cable While the Phone Is on Charging Pad
It’s best not to connect your phone to an adapter or computer via the USB cable while it is on the charging pad. The wireless charging will not work since the phone is already plugged in with USB charging.
Thus, disconnect the USB charging and place the phone on the wireless charging pad. you may verify if the phone is charging or not.
Let the Phone Cool Down
Please keep in mind that while charging the phone, either via USB charging or wireless charging, it gets hot. Moreover, wireless charging emits more heat than wired charging.
So, when the battery gets too hot, the protection mechanism can limit the charging process. Thus, wireless charging stops working.
