How To Tell If Iphone Is Charging

Is my iPhone charging? If this is a question you find yourself asking, this is the guide for you.

By Olena Kagui Updated 09/12/2021

Long battery life and quick charging are two features that iPhone users like me enjoy on a daily basis. There are various ways that an iPhone can be charged. When your phone is on, it's easy to confirm that it's charging by checking the battery icon. However, if your phone is completely out of juice, how do you know if your iPhone is charging?

Related: How to Check Your iPhone's Battery Health

How to Tell If Your iPhone Is Charging When Your Phone Is On

Make sure your iPhone is plugged in, and that the charger is plugged into a power source, such as a wall outlet.
Check the battery icon on your screen.
If the icon is green and there is a lightning bar in the middle, then your iPhone is charging.
If the icon is white, yellow, or red, then it is not charging.

If you find that your iPhone is not charging at this point, check all cord connections to verify that everything is as it should be, and that there are no problems with the charger cable itself. Another tip is to try another power source, and remember that certain outlets may only be powered when light switches are on!

How to Tell If Your iPhone Is Charging When Your Phone Is Off

Make sure your iPhone is plugged in, and that the charger is plugged into a power source, such as a wall outlet.
Check the large battery icon in the middle of your black screen.
If the icon only shows the empty battery as shown in the image above, then your iPhone is charging and will power on soon.
If the icon shows an almost empty battery and a charger as seen above, then your phone is not charging and you may need to verify your charger cable and power source.

As you can see, knowing whether your iPhone is charging can be simple. However, it's one of those things that many people would never recognize unless they had already learned what to look for! Next, learn how to know if your Apple Watch is charging!

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