Q: Iphone 5 won't charge unless I wiggle the cable around to fine a spot where it works. It's not the cable/charger as it works perfectly in other iPhone 5's. I haven't even had it a year so it's still under warranty and the phone is in very good condition

Worked for me !!

Like other users, the first few 'diggings' with a paper-clip didn't fix it.  However after "digging-deep" and really scraping out

the bottom of the connector, it fixed the problem.  Seems like a big design-flaw with this connector.

Many thanks for the extremely helpful tip !!

sgbrickles wrote:

 

Seems like a big design-flaw with this connector.

Turn your pockets out when you wash your pants. It will keep lint from gathering near the seams.

Good Advice - Many thanks !!

It may also help you find the headset, iPod Nano, and car keys that you would otherwise have washed (yup, I've managed all of the above).

Amazing what special tools will do! I thought my iphone 5 was toast as I could not charge it, but after removing a large wad of lint it is back in business.

Thanks!

Brilliant! Solved my problem (with only my own embarrassment about the lint...) Worked fantastic!

Cheers!

--JR

I Use iPhone's own SIM card slot pin instead. it is embarrassing the amount of lint of my jeans pocket in there. Ridiculous.

YES!!! The paper clip fixed my Iphone6. I had a major issue with the charging terminal too. I literally had to HOLD it in & push hard. After checking this board I just finished digging out lint with the paper clip & it snaps in perfectly again.

THANK YOU!

YAY!!  Worked for me too!   Glad I searched for this issue. 

Oh my gosh, thank you so much. My port was literally chalked full of lint. Looks like a bout a new lightning cable for nothing though. *sigh*

Excellent.. I've used toothpick to dig further and a whole lot of lint came out. I've been struggling with charging my phone from past 6 months . Thought it was phone problem .. but surprisingly now it charges perfectly. No issues at all. Thank you..

I have no idea what it is about the iPhone charging port that attracts lint and holds on to it but I swear I've never seen another phone that has the problem to this level. At least it's easily fixed.

I have the perfect fix. I don't carry my iPhone loose in my pocket. It's always in a belt holster or a slipcase that covers the port.

Lawrence Finch wrote:

 

I have the perfect fix. I don't carry my iPhone loose in my pocket. It's always in a belt holster or a slipcase that covers the port.

I like belt holsters, too. And I never have the problem, either, even without a cover over the port.

I have the same problem. I have two charging cords that I have to wiggle and hold (or prop) to work. No lint. Tried contact cleaner (lightly), bought a new cord that did the same thing. Really not trying to spend $$$ to have this fixed f I could do this myself.