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xcaryspugh Author

Level 1

15 points

My iPhone 4s will not charge

I've had my iPhone for almost 2 years now, my upgrade is due in a couple of months- so it may just be that the battery is worn out, but any alternative possible solutions would be great.

All of a sudden its just stopped charging- never had any previous problems or signs that the battery was on its last legs- just plugged it in last night and it wouldnt work. Tried 2 other charges, tried usb, all in all ive tried 4 different chargers and nothing. I've blown into it, checked for dust and it still won't work.

I'm on 19% battery and getting desperate so any help would be greatly appreciated.

iPhone 4S, iOS 7.0.2

Posted on Oct 9, 2013 2:21 AM

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chrkj

Level 1

4 points

Posted on Dec 6, 2015 3:28 AM

I got the same battery icon with 2-3 red bars on an iPhone 4S. A picture for a charger port appears below. It disappears when I plug the phone in, but it doesn't charge and the phone does not turn on.

So after reading a few a lot of postings here suggesting the dock port is faulty or dirty, I cleaned the charging port and the cable plug with a bit of cleaning alcohol and a small toothbrush. After letting it sit for 5 minutes or so, I did a reset by holding home+power (this does not wipe your data), and the phone actually turned on. If you are unlucky your dock port might be too dirty or rusted and might have to be replaced.

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scotto75

Level 1

0 points

Aug 27, 2014 9:51 AM in response to scotto75

A quick update. Spent £25 having a new charging port fitted and everything is fixed.

Sep 13, 2014 5:25 AM in response to xcaryspugh

had super exactly the same problem. i fixed mine just by cleaning the charging port with a needle and removing dust and a baby racoon.

Sep 21, 2014 6:38 PM in response to Zeman1954

They are only doing it to you. The rest of us with iPhone 4s' have had no issues whatsoever. What did you do to PO Apple?

Aug 28, 2015 11:49 AM in response to goofranc

You cannot downgrade the iOS. Apple provides no path to do that. When you restore a device it restores all of your Settings & Data, but that's it.

Cheers,

Sep 17, 2015 9:34 PM in response to xcaryspugh

I think the battery of your iPhone has been dad so please visit to the authorized service Apple Service center there you can get answer of your all queries

Sep 18, 2015 7:43 PM in response to janefromrobertson

Well, there ya go and Bob's your uncle! 🙂 YAY!!!!

Cheers,

Nov 20, 2015 7:40 PM in response to DigDoug

BANG on! Saved me some cash mate. tyvm

Todd3150

Level 1

0 points

Nov 29, 2015 12:58 AM in response to Todd3150

Now screen shows nothing when I press the home button. Will not power on, nothing. Any suggestions?

My iPhone 4s will not charge