Wondering how to clean your phone’s charging port? Whether you’ve got an Android or iPhone, the method is still the same, and we’re here to walk you through it.
Most newiPhonesand thebest Android phonescome with dust and water protection. An IP68 or IP67 rating is common on most flagship devices. However, they are still not fully resistant to dust and debris. Since all devices come with a charging port, it’s easy for dust or lint to clog it.
Every time you slide your phone into your pocket or a bag, it will be susceptible to fluff. If your phone’s charging port is dirty, it can affect charging speed or may stop your phone from charging at all.
What do you need to get started?
You only need a cocktail stick, toothpick, or any other thin item that you can poke into the port.Do not use a metal object, as it can scrape the internals of the port. Wood or plastic is preferable.
Using compressed air or a bulb syringe is also a good idea if you have it handy. However, avoid using hair dryers or similar products as they can overheat thesmartphoneand damage important components.
iPhone models withLightning portsare easier to clean. You can swap back and forth without scraping against anything. Here’s how to do it. If you have a newer iPhone, refer to the section below.
Android phones come with USB-C ports, which have charging connectors in the middle. You’ll need to scrape around the charging connector to avoid any damage. Even the newiPhone 15 modelscome with USB-C ports, so you can follow these steps if you have one of them.
Anurag Singh was a Tech Writer on Dexerto’s UK team, expertly covering laptops, smartphones, and wearables. He covers the biggest tech news from major brands such as Apple, Samsung, and Microsoft. He also has bylines at Android Police, Neowin, MakeTechEasier, Gizmochina.
