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USB C Not Working on iPhone 17 - FIX – Transcript
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- Users should ensure the type-C cable is pushed in properly with a snap and that data-transfer cables and computer access permissions are correctly set.
- Force restarting the iPhone can fix software glitches causing the phone not to charge or transfer data.
- Cleaning out gunk, dust, or pocket lint with a toothpick or folded paper, compressed air, and 99 percent isopropyl alcohol can resolve port issues.
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Your iPhone's USBC port not working. Itfeels loose, won't charge or transfer data? Follow these quick steps to fixthe type-C port of your iPhone 17 Pro or Pro Max in just a few minutes.
First of all, make sure you have pushedin the type-C port into your iPhone properly and you should hear a snap.This means it's inserted properly into the type-C port. Also, check theconnection to your device or the charging adapter.And in case you're having trouble transferring data using a cable, thenmake sure the cable supports data transfer. And you'll also need to grantaccess to the computer from your iPhone.
Now, in case the cable that you're usingfeels loose or unsecure and it doesn't go all the way properly and maybe itwon't charge, then the first thing what you can try is reversing the cable.So, plug in the other end into your iPhone and see if that helps.You can also try force restarting your iPhone, which will fix any softwareglitches causing your phone not to charge or transfer data. To give it aforce restart, quickly press the volume
up, then the volume down, and hold downthe side button until the screen turns off and the Apple logo comes back up.If the problem persists, then try a different cable, either the official oneor from a reputed brand. And in case you're having trouble charging, youshould also try a different adapter or plug your iPhone into a different powersource. But in case the type-C cable
doesn't work with any cable or adapter,that is probably your phone's USBC port that needs cleaning. And this whathappens in most cases. We're going to start by trying to clear the gunk, dust,or pocket lint that may be lodged into the type-C port. And to clean it, youshould avoid using any sharp object and use something like a toothpick. If youdon't have one, you can also fold a thin sheet of paper into a sharp triangle,and this should also get the job done.
Just insert it from the top and thebottom and try to scrape it side by side. This should be able to clear outany particles that's lodged in deep into the type-C port. When you're done, youcan clear it out with some compressed air or an air pump. You can also usebrushes with thin bristles to clear it out completely. If the type-C port stilldoesn't work or charge properly, then
what works like a term in these cases is99% isopropyl alcohol or IPA. What you need to do is use a dropper or a Q-tipto soak the type-C port properly with the isopropyl alcohol. And after soakingthe port with isopropyl alcohol, you can try connecting and disconnect the cablea few times so that any persistent dust clears out. Now, leave it for a fewminutes and let it dry by itself. This
should help clean any layer of dustthat's causing problem. Unfortunately, if your iPhone's type-C port stilldoesn't work, then this may be a hardware issue. So, you can either takeyour iPhone into a repair shop or first get in touch with customer support usingthe Apple support app. Hopefully, these steps were able to helpyou out. Let us know your feedback and good luck.