iPhone 15 won't draw power from different power sources

I had my iPhone 15 for a few months now, and I just noticed I'm only able to charge it with a wall brick (not necessarily original) and wirelessly (even though it heats up too fast and charges way too slow).

When I try to charge it in my car (with a cable, even the original one) or with some USB-A-to-USB-C cable (from USB-A wall sockets for example) or power banks - it won't charge! It won't even "notice" I plugged it to the power.

I never had this issue with my older iPhones (the last one was iPhone XR).

Is there some way to make it work?

Is it normal for it not to draw power from all those power sources I mentioned?

I feel like I upgraded my iPhone and now my user experience has worsen so badly...

iPhone 15, iOS 17

Posted on Jul 11, 2024 9:15 AM

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Posted on Jul 11, 2024 1:18 PM

The iPhone 15 uses a USB-C connector. You need the correct cable, and a good quality cable. Apple is the best choice, because it is guaranteed to work, but other reputable manufacturers such as Griffin, Anker or Mophie are OK. NEVER a gas station or supermarket cable.


Unlike Lightning cables, the USB-C standard is not a “one size fits all”. You specifically need a cable that is specified for Power Delivery, and a power source that is also specified for power delivery.

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Jul 11, 2024 1:18 PM in response to noam267

The iPhone 15 uses a USB-C connector. You need the correct cable, and a good quality cable. Apple is the best choice, because it is guaranteed to work, but other reputable manufacturers such as Griffin, Anker or Mophie are OK. NEVER a gas station or supermarket cable.


Unlike Lightning cables, the USB-C standard is not a “one size fits all”. You specifically need a cable that is specified for Power Delivery, and a power source that is also specified for power delivery.

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