How to Charge Your Cell Phone

Last Updated: October 8, 2020

Cell phones don't have unlimited batteries that will keep it running for weeks and years before needing a charge. If you use your phone once or twice a day, it is likely you will need to charge it after about a day of use.

Steps

1
Find a charger that fits your cell phone. They usually come with the phone. If you have lost yours, see if you have another one that works with your phone or go to the place you bought the phone and see about getting a new one.
2
Check the battery on your phone. If it's four or three bars, you don't need to charge it. But once it is down to two, one, or even no bars of power, it needs to be charged.

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3
Plug your charger into an outlet and slid the smaller part into your phone. Do not just shove it in, as this could damage the phone.
4
If your phone doesn't beep or pop up with a message, check the battery. It should be flashing if your phone is charging or a different color.
5
Leave your phone to charge for a few hours.
6
Finished.

Community Q&A

Question

What could be the problem if my phone is not charging even though it is plugged in?

Community Answer

Try placing the charger in at different angles, or buy a new charger.
Question

Do you charge the phone with it off or on?

Community Answer

You can charge it either way. It might charge slightly faster when powered off just because it's not using any power in the meantime.
Question

How long does it take to charge a phone battery?

Community Answer

Usually, it takes about 2-3 hours to fully charge a phone battery, but If the charger has a higher amperage, the battery will charge faster.