AndroidTutor2018- We've all done it: you're getting ready to leave the house and you realize you've forgotten to charge your phone. Its battery level is perilously low, but you have 15 minutes to spare, so you plug it into its charger to give the battery a boost – and it gains a measly two percent. How do you avoid this in future? Read our guide on how to charge your Android battery faster.
Android smartphones with the best battery life
How to fix a phone that won't charge properly
Frustrated by your battery? Here's how to make it charge faster. / © ANDROIDPIT
Get the right plug and charger
While Android chargers have a universal fitting, that doesn't mean they're all the same. Connecting your charging cable to a laptop is a bad idea if you want to charge your phone quickly: a USB 2.0 port chucks out just 2.5 watts of power, while USB 3 delivers 4.5 watts. Your wall charger will deliver much more, so this is the best bet if you want the speediest charging.
Many modern Android phones support fast charging, which delivers a whopping 15 watts and can therefore charge your phone much more quickly. You'll find a good list of fast charging phones on the Qualcomm website (you don't need to have a Qualcomm processor; just Qualcomm's power system).
Be aware that just because a phone supports fast charging, it doesn't mean the charger that came with it is a fast charger. You may have to buy your own. For example, the LG G4 is compatible with fast charging but the stock charger isn't a fast charger.
You don't necessarily need to buy your phone maker's own charger – a third party one can save you a fortune – but be wary of no-name gray market cheapies, which have a tendency to set things on fire.
Your phone might support fast charging, but may not come with a fast charger. / © ANDROIDPIT
We also don't recommend using wireless charging if you're in a hurry. Wireless charging can't deliver power as well or as quickly as good old-fashioned cables, so it's best used when you have more time on your hands. The exception to this rule is wireless quick charging. This will be more effective than USB charging, but less effective than cable charging from a wall socket.
What's the best way to charge your phone?
Best wireless chargers for Android
Put it into airplane mode
The less your phone is trying do while it's charging, the more quickly it will recharge. Airplane mode blocks any wireless radios on your device, reducing your phone's capabilities and therefore stopping it from doing so much.
It won't receive calls or messages while it's in airplane mode, but it’s worth it to have a device that will stay on for the next few hours.
Turn on airplane mode to make your phone charge faster. / © ANDROIDPIT
Turn it off
Turning your phone off completely will allow it to recharge even faster than putting it in airplane mode. Again, you might miss out on a few notifications while it is off, but you'll have to live with that if you want your phone to last until you come home again.
Use a battery-saving mode
Every Android Lollipop device has a battery saving mode of some description, whether it's the stock option or a manufacturer-specific feature such as Motorola's Doze. Switch this on to conserve power while your phone recharges.
No matter what Android phone you have, you can always find some battery-saving solutions. / © ANDROIDPIT
Switch off unnecessary features
Check to see if you have any unnecessary features on, such as Bluetooth, GPS, Wi-Fi or NFC, which could be using up battery power. Close all your apps and stop your phone from doing automatic backups or updating apps from the Google Play Store.
Switch off some system features when you aren't using them. / © ANDROIDPIT
Don't touch it
If you need your phone on and out of airplane mode while it's charging, because you are expecting an important call, try not to keep using your phone every 30 seconds. Why? Because the screen is the biggest battery drainer of them all.
The more you wake your phone, the faster its battery will drain. So try to avoid the urge to check every notification that comes through, leave it to charge, and it will reach the desired level much faster.
Find out how to manage notifications in Android Lollipop at the link.
Buy a portable USB charger
This won't actually charge your phone faster, but it will solve the problem of having a low battery and not enough time to fully charge it. Portable USB chargers come in small, lightweight packages and often can be picked up for less than US$20.
Carry one of these in your pocket and you can charge your phone on-the-go – meaning you don't have to worry about that last minute dash to pump some juice into it. Have a look at what we're talking about over at Amazon.
The lipstick-sized Anker PowerCore+ mini can be picked up for just 10 bucks. / © Anker
Amazon Anker PowerCore+ mini portable charger $9.99 Buy Now
Need some battery saving tips for the long haul? Check out our comprehensive how to save battery life on Android.
Did you try any of these suggestions? What do you do to make your phone charge faster? Let us know in the comments.
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1 bison1947 6 months ago Link to comment
Ive just got a Alcatel Pixi 4 5" 3g when the battery was low and i plugged the usb cable in i got a screen with a rocket on it say charging faster then a picture with a wave going across the screen but i cannot seem to find how to switch it on again.
Not sure weather it was a pp i have installed or if its a phone setting any ideas????
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1 Syed Kamran 6 months ago Link to comment
I have huawei y6 pro having 4000mah battery. I have its own branded charger which i receive at the time of purchasing. I am facing the problem of slow charging. It took more approximately 5 hours to charge fully 100% and its a very long time. Kindly guide me on how I make my phone charge faster? Kindly help????
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1 Clear AJ 8 months ago Link to comment
my phone has been charging for 3 hours (no the charger isn't broken) and my phone is still on 1%, i tested my friends phone on the same charger and hers got to 100% in the same time or less, idk what's wrong, i did everything this website told me to do ;-;
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1 Victor 8 months ago Link to comment
Not sure if this is too late,but anyway,your battery is dead for good.I've also had this with an older phone,the battery just got swollen up and stopped charging.The only thing you could do is getting a new battery.
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1 Optimist_B 6 months ago Link to comment
I have the same situation months ago. It says it's in charging state but it already took 4 hours but still on the same percentage. What I did was I change the connector of my charger with a new one. Hope that it helps
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1 bertt tudor 2 months ago Link to comment
Hi. Probably late if not. Double check the phone connectors probably with some dirty, sand or damage it or the cable.
If any second hand shops around ask for a cable for charging but to check it firstly. They will try to find out why is not charging indirectly and fix the problem you got. Don't tell them the main problem! There are a few quick visual checks and eventually the charging cable. You can't do them all even simple.
0
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1 Emerald Staraptor Jun 4, 2016 Link to comment
Oh man my phones on 12% battery i better stop typing this ans start waiting
0
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1 augie mueller Apr 1, 2016 Link to comment
What if... I took a charger and took it apart and then I attached it to a very big battery(d or bigger).........
0
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1 Ethan Selfinger 7 months ago Link to comment
Hmm. Well if you didn't know. The charging block that came with your phone is made to slow down current so it's not as much so you don't fry your battery. If you remove that component and add a bigger and stronger source.. chances are your phone's gonna die
0
Reply
2 Sarvesh Mar 27, 2016 Link to comment
I own samsung galaxy grand prime I used to brag about its battery charging speed like it would be fully charged from 0-100 within two hours I recently tried some baytery booster apps and when i uninstalled them my battery charging speed got an sudden drop and now it takes nearly 3-4 hours for a fully pumped up batery.Is it becoz of a timespan of 9months or are their other agents involved.
0
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1 Madeline Gadoury Aug 13, 2016 Link to comment
yes I 2 have that phone and the same exact thing happend to me! It charges so danm slowly now like wtf?!
0
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1 Luisa Renée Aug 28, 2016 Link to comment
Ikr!!! I used to boast about my phone to my classmates because it charges faster and my battery lasts longer but recently after I downloaded DU battery saver,it worked for a few days then after that it just drained my battery more faster and it will take 12 hours for my phone to reach 100% ,it used to be 2-3 house but now....ughhhhhh
0
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1 Omkar Mak Feb 24, 2016 Link to comment
you can charge your phone fastest by keeping it under cool or very cool conditions while charging
0
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1 augie mueller Apr 1, 2016 Link to comment
Don't use ur phone when it charges it will permanently damage ur battery life
0
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1 Rado Rusev May 28, 2016 Link to comment
Omkar is kinda right. Using your phone while charging *might* reduce your battery life by a tiny, tiny amount, but most people don't care. You charge your laptop and use it at the same time, and that is actually way worse for the battery of a laptop than the battery of a phone. Omkar- Keeping your phone cool will not speed up the charging. The optimal range is 20-40 degrees Celsius. Under that and the battery start gaining a lot of resistance. Over that, and you start losing battery life pernementally. And also, augie, what do you mean by "Don't use your phone" when Omkar didn't say anything about using the phone
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14 nightflyer2131 Dec 8, 2015 Link to comment
I'm way ahead on this subject note 4 great life on battery and my mophie portable charger so no pblm thier, but nice article let's me know I have spent good money on a great phone and the necessary accessories to keep my phone fully charged at all times .
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16 Viktor jovanović v. Sep 19, 2015 Link to comment
I'm using lot of resomanded thinks on my Nexus 5 and familiar on battery power.
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4 GAUTAM rajpal Aug 10, 2015 Link to comment
I have a Moto G3,when I charge my mobile with the charger provided by Motorola which is of1050 milliamperes it doesn't get heated up but when I use a charger off 2 ampere it normally heats up.can anyone tell what is the problem? does my mobile support the fast charging?
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2 ವಾನರ Sep 2, 2015 Link to comment
No, your chipset is Snapdragon 410, which does not support fast charging.
On the other hand, you may use a 'good power bank' (such as PNY) to charge your phone on the move.
1 GAUTAM rajpal
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4 GAUTAM rajpal Sep 2, 2015 Link to comment
Thanks for your reply!!
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Android smartphones with the best battery life
How to fix a phone that won't charge properly
Frustrated by your battery? Here's how to make it charge faster. / © ANDROIDPIT
Get the right plug and charger
While Android chargers have a universal fitting, that doesn't mean they're all the same. Connecting your charging cable to a laptop is a bad idea if you want to charge your phone quickly: a USB 2.0 port chucks out just 2.5 watts of power, while USB 3 delivers 4.5 watts. Your wall charger will deliver much more, so this is the best bet if you want the speediest charging.
Many modern Android phones support fast charging, which delivers a whopping 15 watts and can therefore charge your phone much more quickly. You'll find a good list of fast charging phones on the Qualcomm website (you don't need to have a Qualcomm processor; just Qualcomm's power system).
Be aware that just because a phone supports fast charging, it doesn't mean the charger that came with it is a fast charger. You may have to buy your own. For example, the LG G4 is compatible with fast charging but the stock charger isn't a fast charger.
You don't necessarily need to buy your phone maker's own charger – a third party one can save you a fortune – but be wary of no-name gray market cheapies, which have a tendency to set things on fire.
Your phone might support fast charging, but may not come with a fast charger. / © ANDROIDPIT
We also don't recommend using wireless charging if you're in a hurry. Wireless charging can't deliver power as well or as quickly as good old-fashioned cables, so it's best used when you have more time on your hands. The exception to this rule is wireless quick charging. This will be more effective than USB charging, but less effective than cable charging from a wall socket.
What's the best way to charge your phone?
Best wireless chargers for Android
Put it into airplane mode
The less your phone is trying do while it's charging, the more quickly it will recharge. Airplane mode blocks any wireless radios on your device, reducing your phone's capabilities and therefore stopping it from doing so much.
It won't receive calls or messages while it's in airplane mode, but it’s worth it to have a device that will stay on for the next few hours.
Turn on airplane mode to make your phone charge faster. / © ANDROIDPIT
Turn it off
Turning your phone off completely will allow it to recharge even faster than putting it in airplane mode. Again, you might miss out on a few notifications while it is off, but you'll have to live with that if you want your phone to last until you come home again.
Use a battery-saving mode
Every Android Lollipop device has a battery saving mode of some description, whether it's the stock option or a manufacturer-specific feature such as Motorola's Doze. Switch this on to conserve power while your phone recharges.
No matter what Android phone you have, you can always find some battery-saving solutions. / © ANDROIDPIT
Switch off unnecessary features
Check to see if you have any unnecessary features on, such as Bluetooth, GPS, Wi-Fi or NFC, which could be using up battery power. Close all your apps and stop your phone from doing automatic backups or updating apps from the Google Play Store.
Switch off some system features when you aren't using them. / © ANDROIDPIT
Don't touch it
If you need your phone on and out of airplane mode while it's charging, because you are expecting an important call, try not to keep using your phone every 30 seconds. Why? Because the screen is the biggest battery drainer of them all.
The more you wake your phone, the faster its battery will drain. So try to avoid the urge to check every notification that comes through, leave it to charge, and it will reach the desired level much faster.
Find out how to manage notifications in Android Lollipop at the link.
Buy a portable USB charger
This won't actually charge your phone faster, but it will solve the problem of having a low battery and not enough time to fully charge it. Portable USB chargers come in small, lightweight packages and often can be picked up for less than US$20.
Carry one of these in your pocket and you can charge your phone on-the-go – meaning you don't have to worry about that last minute dash to pump some juice into it. Have a look at what we're talking about over at Amazon.
The lipstick-sized Anker PowerCore+ mini can be picked up for just 10 bucks. / © Anker
Amazon Anker PowerCore+ mini portable charger $9.99 Buy Now
Need some battery saving tips for the long haul? Check out our comprehensive how to save battery life on Android.
Did you try any of these suggestions? What do you do to make your phone charge faster? Let us know in the comments.
592 Shares
Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Share on Google+ 592 Shares
More from the web
These 8 Supplements Will Strengthen And Grow Your PhysiqueBodybuilding.com
Monterey Park, California: This Company You May Not Have Heard Of Is Disrupting A $200 Billion IndustryEverQuote Insurance Quotes
We Tried HelloFresh: Here's What HappenedPopdust for HelloFresh
California Residents Rush to Qualify for Online Conceal Carry After Potential Full Ban on Bump Stocks!National Concealed
by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links
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1 bison1947 6 months ago Link to comment
Ive just got a Alcatel Pixi 4 5" 3g when the battery was low and i plugged the usb cable in i got a screen with a rocket on it say charging faster then a picture with a wave going across the screen but i cannot seem to find how to switch it on again.
Not sure weather it was a pp i have installed or if its a phone setting any ideas????
0
Reply
1 Syed Kamran 6 months ago Link to comment
I have huawei y6 pro having 4000mah battery. I have its own branded charger which i receive at the time of purchasing. I am facing the problem of slow charging. It took more approximately 5 hours to charge fully 100% and its a very long time. Kindly guide me on how I make my phone charge faster? Kindly help????
0
Reply
1 Clear AJ 8 months ago Link to comment
my phone has been charging for 3 hours (no the charger isn't broken) and my phone is still on 1%, i tested my friends phone on the same charger and hers got to 100% in the same time or less, idk what's wrong, i did everything this website told me to do ;-;
0
Reply
1 Victor 8 months ago Link to comment
Not sure if this is too late,but anyway,your battery is dead for good.I've also had this with an older phone,the battery just got swollen up and stopped charging.The only thing you could do is getting a new battery.
0
Reply
1 Optimist_B 6 months ago Link to comment
I have the same situation months ago. It says it's in charging state but it already took 4 hours but still on the same percentage. What I did was I change the connector of my charger with a new one. Hope that it helps
0
Reply
1 bertt tudor 2 months ago Link to comment
Hi. Probably late if not. Double check the phone connectors probably with some dirty, sand or damage it or the cable.
If any second hand shops around ask for a cable for charging but to check it firstly. They will try to find out why is not charging indirectly and fix the problem you got. Don't tell them the main problem! There are a few quick visual checks and eventually the charging cable. You can't do them all even simple.
0
Reply
1 Emerald Staraptor Jun 4, 2016 Link to comment
Oh man my phones on 12% battery i better stop typing this ans start waiting
0
Reply
1 augie mueller Apr 1, 2016 Link to comment
What if... I took a charger and took it apart and then I attached it to a very big battery(d or bigger).........
0
Reply
1 Ethan Selfinger 7 months ago Link to comment
Hmm. Well if you didn't know. The charging block that came with your phone is made to slow down current so it's not as much so you don't fry your battery. If you remove that component and add a bigger and stronger source.. chances are your phone's gonna die
0
Reply
2 Sarvesh Mar 27, 2016 Link to comment
I own samsung galaxy grand prime I used to brag about its battery charging speed like it would be fully charged from 0-100 within two hours I recently tried some baytery booster apps and when i uninstalled them my battery charging speed got an sudden drop and now it takes nearly 3-4 hours for a fully pumped up batery.Is it becoz of a timespan of 9months or are their other agents involved.
0
Reply
1 Madeline Gadoury Aug 13, 2016 Link to comment
yes I 2 have that phone and the same exact thing happend to me! It charges so danm slowly now like wtf?!
0
Reply
1 Luisa Renée Aug 28, 2016 Link to comment
Ikr!!! I used to boast about my phone to my classmates because it charges faster and my battery lasts longer but recently after I downloaded DU battery saver,it worked for a few days then after that it just drained my battery more faster and it will take 12 hours for my phone to reach 100% ,it used to be 2-3 house but now....ughhhhhh
0
Reply
1 Omkar Mak Feb 24, 2016 Link to comment
you can charge your phone fastest by keeping it under cool or very cool conditions while charging
0
Reply
1 augie mueller Apr 1, 2016 Link to comment
Don't use ur phone when it charges it will permanently damage ur battery life
0
Reply
1 Rado Rusev May 28, 2016 Link to comment
Omkar is kinda right. Using your phone while charging *might* reduce your battery life by a tiny, tiny amount, but most people don't care. You charge your laptop and use it at the same time, and that is actually way worse for the battery of a laptop than the battery of a phone. Omkar- Keeping your phone cool will not speed up the charging. The optimal range is 20-40 degrees Celsius. Under that and the battery start gaining a lot of resistance. Over that, and you start losing battery life pernementally. And also, augie, what do you mean by "Don't use your phone" when Omkar didn't say anything about using the phone
0
Reply
14 nightflyer2131 Dec 8, 2015 Link to comment
I'm way ahead on this subject note 4 great life on battery and my mophie portable charger so no pblm thier, but nice article let's me know I have spent good money on a great phone and the necessary accessories to keep my phone fully charged at all times .
0
Reply
16 Viktor jovanović v. Sep 19, 2015 Link to comment
I'm using lot of resomanded thinks on my Nexus 5 and familiar on battery power.
0
Reply
4 GAUTAM rajpal Aug 10, 2015 Link to comment
I have a Moto G3,when I charge my mobile with the charger provided by Motorola which is of1050 milliamperes it doesn't get heated up but when I use a charger off 2 ampere it normally heats up.can anyone tell what is the problem? does my mobile support the fast charging?
0
Reply
2 ವಾನರ Sep 2, 2015 Link to comment
No, your chipset is Snapdragon 410, which does not support fast charging.
On the other hand, you may use a 'good power bank' (such as PNY) to charge your phone on the move.
1 GAUTAM rajpal
Reply
4 GAUTAM rajpal Sep 2, 2015 Link to comment
Thanks for your reply!!
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