Usea plastic pick. Shutting down is unnecessary and doesn’t do anything.The toothpick cleaning seemed to work. I did this as gently as possible WITH THE PHONE BEING SHUTDOWN completely.
I think you’re overthinking this. Just go a bit all over the place. The contacts are along one side; use a flashlight to see which, but they are in my experience very robust.However, next time If I plan on cleaning the lint from the connection port with a toothpick again, how do I exactly position and move the toothpick so that I avoid scraping the contacts or to avoid damage to the connection port?
I may do this myself.This is a known issue with the iPhone 14 Pro, or that is especially severe with the iPhone 14 Pro.
Lightning cables disconnect and reconnect with the slightest movement. Seems to be a hardware issue with the port. Not lint. Not dust. Not cable issue. Not user error.
Because of this I gave up on the lightning port altogether for charging and accessories and moved to Qi charging and bluetooth headphones full time instead.
I had this issue in the past (had to clean the ports quite often sometimes on iPhone 5 and iPhone 7), but on 11 pro I can't remember when was the last time I had to do this. Maybe cause I use a protective case now (and it's a bit harder for the lint to enter the port) or maybe just cause I wear different trousers nowI recently had been charging my iPhone 14 Pro and noticed that when I move the phone around while the phone is charging the charging stops and then charges again. Then when I move it around again, no charging takes place.
Yesterday, I took a toothpick and very gently scraped off some lint from the charging connection port and quite a bit came out. Hopefully I’ll see an improvement.
My question is, do you have the same issue similar to mine?
No I haven’t had this issue with my pro max. Besides I don’t use lightning connector I use the magsafe charger; which I highly recommend buying. As long as she was using Apple genuine charger and magsafe. I’ve had mine for almost a year now and I have had zero charging problems I only use Mac safe and I use a MagSafe battery as well, no longer use lightning cables. I have never put one in this phone it never will. So my recommendation is to use a Mac safe charger you’ll be very happy.I recently had been charging my iPhone 14 Pro and noticed that when I move the phone around while the phone is charging the charging stops and then charges again. Then when I move it around again, no charging takes place.
Yesterday, I took a toothpick and very gently scraped off some lint from the charging connection port and quite a bit came out. Hopefully I’ll see an improvement.
My question is, do you have the same issue similar to mine?
I see that Amazon carries the iPhone lint plugs if required.Can someone please post a picture on the correct way to position the phone when cleaning the connection port with a toothpick?
I did this with holding the phone with the display screen facing towards me.
Ok, I will be getting a MagSafe charger for wireless charging.No I haven’t had this issue with my pro max. Besides I don’t use lightning connector I use the magsafe charger; which I highly recommend buying. As long as she was using Apple genuine charger and magsafe. I’ve had mine for almost a year now and I have had zero charging problems I only use Mac safe and I use a MagSafe battery as well, no longer use lightning cables. I have never put one in this phone it never will. So my recommendation is to use a Mac safe charger you’ll be very happy.
"1. Can I still use my 20-W charging adapter with the Maga safe?"Ok, I will be getting a MagSafe charger for wireless charging.
Two questions:
1. Can I still use my 20-W charging adapter with the MagSafe?
2. Suppose I travel, and I need to charge the phone at an airport, how convenient a MagSafe charger would be?
Other than this, I mostly charge my phone at home.
good grief...... magsafe charging does little damage to battery life. In fact, it's safe that QI chargingBe advised that wireless charging (MagSafe or Qi) is not as fast or efficient as wired charging and may decrease the lifespan of your battery.
Personally I use different charging methods depending on the situation.
Yep. I have had my iPhone 13 since January 2023 and have been MagSafe charging every single night while I am asleep and my battery health is still 100%. It probably is less efficient than a 5w wired charger but the difference is so imperceptible that it doesn’t matter. MagSafe doesn’t really affect battery health, contrary to popular opinion on this forum.good grief...... magsafe charging does little damage to battery life. In fact, it's safe that QI charging
See here and just go down towards the end of this article.good grief...... magsafe charging does little damage to battery life. In fact, it's safe that QI charging
as long as you use Apple genuine MagSafe charging charger accessories. You are ok. Stay away from nonapple genuine accessoriesSee here and just scr down towards the end of this article.
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Is MagSafe Bad for Battery | MagSafe 101
Wireless charging is slowly gaining traction on the market as it becomes more prevalent in high-end smartphones. In spite of the fact that wireless charging has been a thing for quite some time, the MagSafe technology has taken the charging game to a whole new level. Although MagSafe is just...www.moft.us
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Ultimately, the answer to the question of whether MagSafe is bad for your battery is no. Batteries, including those in smartphones, begin degrading as soon as they're charged, regardless of how they're charged or what type of charging method you are using.
I don't believe that article is completely accurate. Both wireless charging and fast charging are slightly harder on the battery due to the heat they cause. BUT I also think it's small enough that it doesn't really matter. Ironically I'm actually writing from a phone that was wirelessly charged.See here and just scr down towards the end of this article.
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Is MagSafe Bad for Battery | MagSafe 101
Wireless charging is slowly gaining traction on the market as it becomes more prevalent in high-end smartphones. In spite of the fact that wireless charging has been a thing for quite some time, the MagSafe technology has taken the charging game to a whole new level. Although MagSafe is just...www.moft.us
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Ultimately, the answer to the question of whether MagSafe is bad for your battery is no. Batteries, including those in smartphones, begin degrading as soon as they're charged, regardless of how they're charged or what type of charging method you are using.
I just meant wireless charging in general. I use MagSafe. I don't use the highest powered MagSafe so that might reduce damage to battery. An Anker 7.5W is not that slow actually. In fact, this port fiasco helped me discover the convenience of MagSafe, including MagSafe battery pack. Didn't use it before.I may do this myself.
But what is QI Charging? Is the MagSafe considered QI Charging?
I’m only afraid that if I switch to using wireless charging like QI or MagSafe then the battery health may go down drastically.
So my question is, is MagSafe considered a QI charger?
If not, please provide some reliable brands that are MFI certified.
I’m thinking about switching to wireless myself.
Having to carry a 2"disk on a 3M cord plus plug-in adaptor and prop up on a seat or table?Ok, I will be getting a MagSafe charger for wireless charging.
Two questions:
1. Can I still use my 20-W charging adapter with the MagSafe?
2. Suppose I travel, and I need to charge the phone at an airport, how convenient a MagSafe charger would be?
Other than this, I mostly charge my phone at home.
Have moved onto Apple MagSafe charger. Fantastic! NO success with others tried.What is QI wireless charging?
And is it the same as MagSafe?
Im thinking about switching to wireless charging.
Are MagSafe any good? Never had seen people using them since they came out.
Or maybe people are charging their phones at home most of the time.
Need some advice about MagSafe chargers or even a NON-MAGNETIC wireless charger with brands that are certified for Apple and are reliable.
I would appreciate the recommendations.