Iphone 4 will not charge on any wire, device, or computer

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Iphone 4 will not charge on any wire, device, or computer

Started a few days ago. Had trouble connecting on my docking station. Then would not register on either computer, docking station, wall charger, car charger, or multiple wires and died. Cleaned the charging port with compressed air and a pin to remove lint. Worked! Charged it like normal. Now it says not supported charging accessory on everything and will not charge. Plug it in and charges for about 10 seconds, then the battery flashes twice makes its connection noise and brings up the charging message on everything. Did a factory restore, and still did not charge even will conected to itunes. I am running out of options.

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iPhone 4, iOS 6.1.4

Posted on May 10, 2013 7:47 AM

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KiltedTim

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May 10, 2013 8:16 AM in response to getgibbby

Sounds like you need to get it serviced.

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getgibbby Author

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May 10, 2013 9:15 AM in response to KiltedTim

Yeah easy answer, but the nearest store is 200 miles away.

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N3GRO

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May 10, 2013 9:19 AM in response to getgibbby

Did it start after you updated to 6.1.4?

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KiltedTim

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May 10, 2013 9:23 AM in response to getgibbby

Then call AppleCare and arrange for mail in service. There are no magic words that will fix faulty hardware.

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May 10, 2013 9:36 AM in response to KiltedTim

Thanks, I guess that is what I have to do. Seemed like magic words made it fail. Still don't think it is hardware problem.

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KiltedTim

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May 10, 2013 9:38 AM in response to getgibbby

If you've already done a restore, then it's not likely to be a software problem. I have a hard time believing that all of your cables failed at the same time...

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May 10, 2013 9:44 AM in response to N3GRO

I did notice the charging not supported dialog on things that used to be supported more frequently. It got progressively worse. Started in the docking station, but would still charge. The wall charger was the last to stop working. You can plug it into the computer and do anything with it, except charge. It would also be recongnized intermitantly the entire time. You cannot charge it with it powered off. It will turn on automatically, which it never did that before the update.

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getgibbby Author

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May 10, 2013 9:49 AM in response to KiltedTim

It is not the wires. It might be the port, maybe damaged while cleaning. Seems that I can unpug and plug it in and it stays charging longer each time, and if I press down on the connection it holds on longer, maybe a minute.

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deggie

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May 10, 2013 9:53 AM in response to getgibbby

What did you use to clean the charging port? You are spot on, your problem is with the dock connector and you will need to send it in for service.

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deggie

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May 10, 2013 9:54 AM in response to N3GRO

6.1.4 is only for the iPhone 5. The OP has an iPhone 4.

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May 10, 2013 9:57 AM in response to KiltedTim

Looks like I got it working. I took a tooth brush and dipped in rubbing alcohol and scrubbed. Blew it with the air duster and now has held the charging icon for 2 minutes.

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deggie

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May 10, 2013 9:59 AM in response to getgibbby

Rubbing alcohol is mostly water. Skip it in the future and just use a soft, dry brush.

Check the moisture sensor near your connector, it may now be pink or red.

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getgibbby Author

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May 10, 2013 10:02 AM in response to deggie

The original problem started with a dirty port. I blew and blew, wasnt until I got the smallest safety pin that fit under the connector and dug around, that I got all the lint out of there. It then started to get recognized and charged, but only for one night. It then started not charging on anything.

Still working now, thanks for the help.

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May 10, 2013 10:05 AM in response to deggie

I snowboard with it, I am sure the moisture sensor has been red for quite some time! Tried the dry brush first, nothing worked until the alcohol

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