iPhone charging port repair and replacement options

I was in the exact same situation. Was literally about to take it in to a repair center, $89.99, read the post, attempted to clean out the port and was amazed at how much lint and dust I was able to gently coax out. Plugged it in newly clean and it began charging immediately. No more rubber bands to hold the cord at the exact right angle. Thank you!

Just like all the answers here, searched Google for 'charging port not working on iphone 6', found this thread, tried cleaning out my port with the blunt end of a needle, and boom, can charge my phone again. The amount of fluff that can fit inside that charging port is staggering. Keep going until it's all out. Glad I didn't have to pay to get it repaired and be without the phone for a few days - this thread was a lifesaver.

I had this problem a few hours ago. Went to an apple istore and advised to have it repaired. I hesitated a bit because I want to know what really is the problem. I tried the pin which you use to remove or open the SIM slot to slowly and gently clean it out and lo and behold my 11 month old Iphone 6 plus is clogged with some very small but a bit noticeable debris which I never thought would be there as I am so careful and protective of this gadget. Dust or whatever must have accumulated despite my efforts. It is now charging as we speak. But what works for me might not be an option that's best for others. Just saying...

This is awesome! I was about to take my iPhone 6 to the repair center. Tried the "remove dust using safety pin" technique, and it worked beautifully.

I was struggling with the charging port for weeks, pushing the cord in a specific angle, bending the cable until it starts charging, and then placing a dictionary on the cable to keep it in position 🙂

Cheers!

My father always said "about 80% of electrical problems are bad/dirty connections". Holds true here too! I've been struggling with being un-able to charge my phone for a couple of weeks, bending the cord, using books/weird angles to get just the right spot. I was just about ready to take my out-of-warranty phone to an Apple store when I read about the pin clean method. I bent a small paper-clip open and dug around a little, dust bunnies and there babies fell out. How can that much lint fit in there? I then used canned-air to be sure it was totally clean. Bam. charging!

Thanks for the help/reminder! a clean charge port is a happy charge port!

Awesome bro. It worked. I was about to buy my new cable, And was thinging to change charging port too. After reading your post, I tried it, and it is working properly. Thank you.

I thank that each and every protective shell I've used on my iPhones has or had covers for all these ports and have spared me thus far of the "Dust Bunny Revenge"!

Thank you Griffin, thank you LifeProof!!

My son and I both have Iphone 6 and both started having the same charging problems around the same time. Had to wiggle the charger to just the right spot to get it to charge, and then could not move it...even the vibrate would stop it from charging. I thought it was a factory defect. Found this forum & cleaned out the port with a thumb-tack....FIXED!

Thanks!

Same problem here. Became a master at figuring out the right angles and how much weight to apply - kept a book, duct tape and other such random objects next to my bed for far too long! Finally cleaned it out and waheyy: instantly charging. Should have come here a lot sooner 😐

If can add another solution to the list - I found the longer, stiffer bristles of a toothbrush were effective. I flicked clouds and clouds of dust and lint out of the port. Personally I would avoid sticking hard, sharp or metal things into the port...

Br,

Gareth

Exact same symptoms and result - thanks for the suggestion! In my case I wasn't able to find the SIM pin but what worked just fine to clear out the bunnies was a small twist-tie (like you'd get with a loaf of bread). Alarming just how much "fluff" came out of there - nothing had dislodged from just blowing on it. Now it charges perfectly!

Thank you for posting this . I was on the verge of upgrading my two year old iPhone 6. Tried different cables and I even blew out the port with air. Had to mess with cable just rt and carefully set it down so it would charge .

Cleaned out , scraped out port with a thin metal pin and wow! Couldn't believe all the dirt and dust that came out . Worked like a charm! Plugged it in and VIOLA! Thanks

A guy on youtube posted a comment to carefully clean out the port with a toothpick. There might be lint in there. He got dozens of thank yous, so it is probably worth a try.
Dont think I an post a link, but search youtube on "iPhone 6 Charging Port Replacement in 5 minutes, microphone fix, headphone jack repair"

EDIT: OK - I see now someone posted this tip a few days ago.. Still, you might find the video and comments of interest.

You should be able to do an out-of-warranty replacement of your iPhone 6 for half of that price. Did you ask about it? Otherwise do the 3rd party (check around in your area to be sure they are reputable) but make sure they do not replace your home button or its cable.

nolim8s wrote:

which are a used phone with no warranty for $299 or a new phone $700

Nope, not a used phone, it is a refurbished phone, new battery and any other parts new as needed. And it comes with a 90 day warranty, and that isn't bad for the price. You can't tell the difference between it and a new one.