🔌📲🤔🤷 iPhone not charging? Learn how to fix your lightning cable in 90 seconds!

Is your iPhone not charging when you plug it in? You may have a lightning cable connector with dirty, corroded or oxidized pins. This is a known problem especially with pin #5 (ironically, the fourth one from the left.) Pin 5 carries the power and charging voltage to the phone.
Here's how I fixed up two of my own lightning cables, using things I had in my kitchen: 99% Isopropyl alcohol, some vinegar, a cloth, and some Q-tips.
If you have a misbehaving lightning cable, hopefully this works for you, too!
** LIGHTNING CABLE CLEANING **
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* Q-tip w/99% Isopropyl Alcohol ("IPA") or “Goo Gone”, if you have it
* Dry + clean w/cloth or similar
* Soak in 5% vinegar for up to an hour, check occasionally
* Dry + clean again
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That's it!
Timeline:
00:00 - iPhone doesn't charge when plugged in
00:07 - Example of dirty / corroded / oxidized iPhone lightning cable connector
00:18 - Dirty lightning cable connector, pin 5 (power/charging) example
00:29 - Cleaning: 99% IPA / Goo Gone + Q-tip
00:38 - Don't use a knife, blade or sharp things
00:46 - 5% Vinegar test
00:59 - 5% Vinegar soak, 30+ minutes, results
01:10 - Working again!
01:21 - Cleaning instructions, and thanks

[@austenreid1257]

Quick, my phones almost dead 😂

[@scottschiller]

I made this video about 90 seconds with the hopes people can get the info quickly. Unfortunately, the vinegar approach does take some time to work. Best of luck! 😅

[@sethmatt6306]

Will face cleaning pads Will they work if they have alcohol in them ?

[@scottschiller]

I think for this to be really effective, you need enough liquid to have a drop or two that can stay on the connector long enough to have an effect - like as shown in my video, here.

[@BrianneCreativeWays]

Fr

[@Chunkymonkey7282]

Mine is at 1%

[@AliMoussa191]

I was confused from this idea but it works❤ you are legend ❤️‍🔥

[@cakeman8406]

Thanks, I tried to fix this for 10 mins. My phone had 21% whilst I tried to plug it in, it didn't work, it had 19% whilst I tried, it had 18% when the problem solved. Now it's at 24%. Thanks Scott Schiller you are the best at fixing tech.

[@BlezSharc]

Thanks man! I was panicking why my iphone charger wasn’t working and it continued until my phone died! When I borrowed my mom’s phone, I watched this video and did everything he said and it worked!

[@user-ix8gx4hz5o]

Same😁

[@UsamaGul]

It’s Working i fix my previous Cables also 😅 great thanks 🙏

[@DeeDee-a29L]

Your instructions really work. I appreciate your help. Thank you.

[@darknesschm]

this video deserve more views and love

[@nerdsbelikelmfao]

Thanks man almost went crazy with this charger

[@strandedmeerkat]

my issue turned out to be that there was lint inside the charging port, but this also helped me fix an older cable I had given up on. 10/10

[@scottschiller]

Ah-ha, good to hear you sorted it out. Lint is also a known cause! I recommend the curved pointy end of a plastic dental floss pick for removing lint from both Apple’s lightning-style, and USB C-style ports.

[@neilmerchant2796]

Literally just trying to figure out what was wrong with my sister's cable! Thanks Scott 😎

[@scottschiller]

Well well, how timely! I am honoured to be of service. 😉🙇🏼‍♂️

[@Horrorvideos108]

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[@sanjay.d7823]

Thank you so much it really helped and my charger is working properly now

[@MrAlexandria1971]

thank you mate, you made my day 💥

[@kdeathxvr2187]

Omg tysm it worked you cured my depression 😃

[@mrnice5227]

Tryed everything to fix my lead bought a new charger and seen this video followed the steps and it works thanks man

[@scottschiller]

You are most welcome. Beats buying a new cable (or lead), indeed! 😉

[@T.nickcole]

I HAVE A OLD USB VERSION AND IT STILL WORKED THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH🙋🏾‍♀️

[@shockwave1875]

Thx this did help cuz I’m quarantined and I’ve been trying to make it to 80% for 2 days now

[@ralphchristianreytolentino3764]

This dude is a legend

[@Cookie_298]

TYSM! You earned a new sub!

[@Andrewtae001]

Man wtf 😭 this shit really works tbh few weeks back my charger was not charging phone as fast as it could ……. So I had to put it whole day …….. and today it stopped working ….. and I saw this vid man this just worked and my charger is even workin more faster 😭 lysm ❤️. Thanx

[@scottschiller]

“This is the way.” 😉 Glad to hear it worked for you.

[@shivachhetri6848]

Thanks Man ❤️It’s really work 🥵

[@Priyankchauhan5]

That really helped with my fast charger 🤧💎thanks

[@tileomkar777]

Thank you man! It works!

[@iazye7365]

OMDS THIS ACTUALLY WORKED THANKK YOUUU

[@rajivgupta_vlogs]

thanks you so much brother 🙏 really helpful 👍 you are great

[@UsamaTheVlogger]

Thanks Bro it works for me . I’m going to about change my port now its works perfectly 👏

[@RobinpreetKaur-pi6rx]

Bro this actually worked thank

[@Banko-c8t]

Worked! Life saver!

[@sadefatimabeenit]

You just saved my life lol thank you

[@dhindsa3785]

thanks bro you're strategy works❤️

[@rushanthanrushan7316]

Thanks for tips ❤❤❤❤
It is working 🥰😍

[@yaouyu]

Thanks Scott!

[@ha.rshith_]

Thank you so much bro i was gonna buy a new one cos of this ❤️❤️

[@jhh243]

Good work sir. Fixed it

[@princessbabesexy4200]

Thank you so much for teach us an it still working with my home thank you so much ❤❤

[@Anil-hp7en]

Thank you somuch its really worked❤❤

[@DisguisedKorinth]

What about for earpiece?? My earpiece keeps getting disconnected while playing games and i have to eject it and put it in again for it to work and sometimes it doesn't work and makes a static sound

[@Celestiaxxx-]

Thank you this helped me

[@Abadiyya7]

Works instantly. Thank you bro

[@mohamedahmedsheikh6951]

Thank you very much for helping ❤❤

[@diptanusaha9241]

Thank you so much it really worked

[@Crzzy-lh7ph]

Yo i thought i had to buy a new charger and they cost bloody 60$ but lucky me i stumbled across this video and it helped so thank u so much

[@girlonfire123-g5g]

Thank you sir🥳

[@d.g.n9392]

Thanks for this video, because my wife and I were having some problems with charging iPhones. Using several different cords, sometimes not charging at all or sometimes actually losing charge. After a simple Q-tip with white vinegar, simply a few swipes and dry off. The cords are all working.
I actually got a jeweler’s magnifying glass, and could see some minor corrosion on the tiny bars.
( can’t see with naked eye)
This saved me money, cause I was ready to order new iPhone cords. Great advice.

[@scottschiller]

I’m glad to hear this worked for multiple cables, and that even just a Q-tip was sufficient. Excellent.

[@CYCLEX666]

Thats the same issue with mine. I am gonna try the vinegar trick now

[@coolboy5856]

@@CYCLEX666worked or not

[@serenitynoland5803]

Mom b😊😊hhh.

[@d.g.n9392]

Another update Feb 2024, still doing the cleaning, the vinegar wasn’t working as well. Still had one contact with dark oxidation on it. I tried a q tip with a drop of Brasso polish. It really seemed to help and didn’t damage the contact. Definitely took off the black oxidation and charges working fine.

[@rammkoch]

Hey broo u the best i was worried

[@luckju]

Thank you bro❤❤

[@devaramasamy8540]

It’s working u saved my money 😂 thanks

[@omago712]

Thanks man❤

[@asiarenee302]

It really works so glad because I got school in the morning😅

[@amilbello7104]

Bro what your literally the first person who’s solution works LMFAOO

[@ulnad6687]

Still works today, thanks a lot 🙏🙏

[@norrke3]

bro this not a game glitch

[@kofiakpoza8264]

@@norrke3 ???😂

[@ghosttiee9212]

I have it on my controller my razor Kishi for iPhone how do I clean that it's not working

[@bobo-vm2ew]

Im littraly going tomorow on vacation and if this didnt work i wouldnt know hot to get there bc i need gps, thank you so much

[@scottschiller]

Don't forget that you can charge many phones these days via Qi wireless tech, supported by iPhone 8 and newer. support.apple.com/en-gb/HT208078

[@allezvenga7617]

Thanks for your sharing

[@apexstory577]

Thanks bro ❤

[@Jay.salu.685]

Thanks bro it work

[@Tryout16]

Thankyou so much ❤

[@hammerashley]

Oh dude thanks for the video it was helpful as hell 😊

[@scottschiller]

You are most welcome.

[@shobharana4724]

thank u it’s really work

[@user-fl6zg4os1p]

No way this working thx man

[@c.estcrstn]

the rubbing alcohol worked for meeee!

[@ShotsbySuk]

Thanks bro

[@landooliver2408]

Awesome bro

[@victoriah.6506]

Still works best video and straight to the point!

[@scottschiller]

Most appreciated. Concise and to-the-point is the sort of content I also hope to find, when I’m researching things myself. 😅

[@Omegacodmobile]

Thx so much

[@rakshithank5243]

This really worked 😅.. thanks a lot for the useful tip

[@angelica4948]

THX so much mannn

[@WittgensteinsNiece]

After researching and watching who knows how many TH-cam tutorials, this actually worked. I didn't even need to soak it. Just a quick scrub, dry, and done.

[@TechyWis]

Who else is up at the middle of the night trying not to get there ass beat

[@satyamkumar-mv8vo]

Unfortunately I haven't vinger at home, so I used lemon and its work

[@rolandomacaranas3069]

I will try this one coz my charger is not working.ill check if if the process will work to my iphone charger..

[@snacks-fish2585]

Yo it works thank you

[@imurshalini8030]

Brother your hack workedddd😢thanks a tonn🙏🙏🙏

[@scottschiller]

I would say it falls under “tips and tricks,” but hacks could also apply. I’m glad it worked for you.

[@maverickkosaky9771]

Omg this is the same thing happened in my iPhone thanks

[@Acae]

Thanks broo❤

[@nisogh3879]

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[@shalinichaubey4374]

Thnx it worked

[@jaygaming1960]

Thank you it’s working trick

[@klienttan3634]

THANKS BRO

[@DRAFOST]

Thank You Very Much Bro İ Love You. My Charg İts work now.

[@maanitisrani4841]

Thanks bro u got a sun👍🏻😁

[@Cloydfelixdelacruz-p9l]

Thankyou

[@dawg5256]

Thanks Achi scott

[@jass1791]

Love u bro saved my ₹900 🤪

[@iqrazaib2077]

Its realy magic. Thanks alott. God bless uu

[@Sheikhu727]

it works thanks

[@jayjayroland5872]

Thanks🥰

[@xmasgrump2398]

Worked! Saved me $15 bucks. Alcohol worked for me.

[@Petsimmailbox]

Thank u so much

[@nuhag.]

Tysm

[@adityadesai4382]

Thanks ❤

[@dionn5339]

BRO WTF THANKS IT WORKED

[@salehinnazmus6367]

legend focus on that 69% charged

[@goprogamers6406]

Tq bro

[@LIN-cp6ss]

Well my phone charger is not dirty and it charge sometimes but i have to flip and blow in my port and my port isn’t dirty either I checked and when it’s charging it stops

[@scottschiller]

Sounds like the cable pins might be dirty or corroded, and worth trying the steps in my video. If that doesn’t make any difference, it could be worth trying a different power supply and/or cleaning your phone port, maybe while powered off, using a small toothpick or a paperclip.

[@TrappinMere]

thank you

[@tabi1019]

Thank, it worked

[@astrofnxi]

THX SM

[@abrarpanchbhaya8333]

It really worked🎉

[@annalisa14]

How much money should a ten foot lightning USB to C extra fast cord cost in America 2023. ?

[@cloudyzr]

I was wondering can u tell me about that wallpaper i really like it!

[@scottschiller]

Try googling for “apple ios default wallpapers.” I think this was the default on that iPhone X model, whatever version of iOS it had at the time.