iPhone 16 Pro Max will not charge as USB plug won't fit

I have had my iPhone 16 Pro Max since last October and yesterday of the day before the charger cord with a USB male type of plug won’t fit into the female slot of my iPhone. Can you tell me why what happened?



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iPhone 16 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on Jun 5, 2025 10:11 PM

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Jun 5, 2025 10:15 PM in response to AVN3

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Follow these steps:

  • Remove any debris from the charging port on the bottom of your device.
  • Restart your iPhone or iPod touch.
  • Try a different USB cable or charger.
  • Make sure you have the latest version of iOS.


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Jun 5, 2025 11:01 PM in response to AVN3

Could be a failed cable, a failed socket on the iPhone, or debris lodged in the USB-C socket.


See if the other end of the USB-C cable works in the iPhone, and if the problem end of the cable works in the charger; reverse the ISB-C cable and try both ends again.


If the USB-C cable is bad, replace the cable. If the socket is bad, contact Apple Support.

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