Meizu does not charge well and does not hold a charge - causes and solutions

Why does Meizu's phone not charge well?

If your Meizu M5 Note, M6 Note or any other model has stopped charging, the problem may be as follows:

• battery problems: old, swollen, incorrect calibration;
• the charger cord is broken;
• power adapter malfunction;
• the charging end with the board that is inserted into the device is damaged;
• damage to the phone's power connector;
• malfunction of the power controller;
• board burnout due to voltage drop in the network;
• software failure.

How else can you fix the problem?

If the charging block, USB cable, connector of the Meizu M6s smartphone and its battery do not raise suspicions, you need to proceed to software troubleshooting. Charging problems arise due to a malfunction in the Android operating system. The only way out of this situation is by resetting to factory settings:

1. Open your phone settings.
2. Go to the "Backup and Reset" section.
3. Click the "Reset Settings" button.
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Performing this operation deletes all files from the device memory. To avoid losing important information, it is recommended to first make a backup copy through the settings.

Dead battery

A faulty battery is a common problem with smartphones; as a result of long-term use, it charges slowly and discharges very quickly. On Meiza, the normal battery life is 2 years, after which it is recommended to replace the battery.

There are special programs to diagnose the battery condition, some of which can independently solve problem situations.

You can try to solve the problem yourself by calibrating the battery: completely discharging and charging the battery 3-4 times.

If, upon examination, swelling is noticed, then the only way out of the situation is to replace the battery.

The main reasons for the lack of charge on Meiza

All smartphones, without exception, sooner or later experience power problems. And there is an adequate justification for this - the connectors for connecting the power cord become loose and break due to long-term use, and the batteries eventually lose their capacity or fail altogether.

However, not only this can lead to the Meizu M2 Note phone not charging. Reasons for improper charging also include:

• power adapter burnout;
• the cord is bent or broken;
• microcontroller failure;
• Incorrect battery calibration.

Let's look at each case in more detail.

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Charger power may be reduced due to the following factors:

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1. Mechanical damage to charging, due to which not all contacts are in contact and energy is transferred more slowly.
2. The power source is not powerful enough; it is advisable to connect the cord from the charger to the adapter and into a power outlet; charging from a laptop or other device will always be slower.
3. A non-original charger is being used. It is always recommended to use only original charger components; other power adapters may have lower power and may also damage the battery.
4. The power controller is not working correctly.
5. There are many background programs open or the phone is being used while charging.

Meizu phone takes a long time to charge - the main reasons

Today there are already technologies with accelerated recharging. Thanks to it, you only need to spend 30 minutes to replenish the battery charge by 70%. However, this doesn't always work. Let's look at the possible reasons:

The battery has expired

All devices have their own expiration date, including batteries. Over time, they lose their volume and may burn out or stop working due to poor quality or depending on other factors.

If the battery is removable, the user can easily replace it with a new one by simply choosing a model that suits the device (it’s best to take a battery of the same model that was in the phone; you shouldn’t experiment and take what comes out cheaper).

Things are worse with phones with a non-removable battery - you will have to take the device to a service center, only there they can help solve this problem.

Mechanical damage to the USB cable

USB cable quality. It should be checked first as it is easily damaged. Interestingly, no attention is paid to the cable so that it can function for a long time. Be sure to check it for possible breaks. It is also recommended to test performance on other devices. If problems have not been identified, then you need to look for another cause of the breakdown. If the cable is really damaged, then the easiest way is to replace it with a new one. In addition, it is not uncommon for the USB port to become damaged. If water gets on the phone, corrosion processes may begin, impairing the operation of the device.

Faulty power adapter

Evaluate the Meizu phone's power adapter for external damage, but if no problems were identified, check the adapter's parameters: if the current is only 1 A, the device will charge slower than if we are talking about 1.5-2 A. However It’s worth remembering: not every smartphone supports such indicators. Try to always use the standard adapter included in the kit. Meanwhile, some modern devices support Quick Charge fast charging, and, as a rule, there is no QC adapter included in the kit; it must be purchased separately.

Charging from a weak power source

Some users start charging their smartphone from different sources - these could be: laptops, computers, various wireless chargers, and so on. If you belong to this category, you should not ask service centers: “Why does the phone take a long time to charge?” The only reliable source for charging your smartphone will be a power outlet. The whole reason lies in the fact that laptop ports and wireless charging provide very little power and because of this, smartphones take a long time to charge.

Software and programs consume too much energy

Another reason for slow charging of a Meizu phone is malfunctions in the device software. Of course, in this case, you have to focus on the quick discharge of the phone, but slow charging also has its place.

In general, in most cases, long charging of a Meizu phone occurs due to the fault of the owners themselves:

1. Negligent attitude towards the device itself and its components.
2. Cluttering with unnecessary games and applications
3. Incorrect first charging of the smartphone.

All these are the reasons why Meizu begins to charge slowly.

How to determine the cause

What to do if your device charges slowly or does not fully charge the battery:

1. Connect the charger to the phone, the device should show a continuous charging process: if the process is interrupted, then there is probably a problem with the cord.
2. Feel the cable from the charger along its entire length; the damage will be noticeable.
3. Clean the block that is inserted into the socket from dirt.
4. Carefully inspect the charger microcontroller (the end of the cord that is inserted into the phone), its shape may be deformed, which will prevent the contacts from connecting correctly.
5. Connect another charger to the phone or connect the smartphone via a USB cable to the computer; if charging does not occur and the computer does not see the device, then there may be a problem with the power controller.
6. Inspect the place in the phone where the charger is inserted to see if there is any mechanical damage or dirt.
7. Check the battery for swelling, if it is built-in, then open the back cover and twist the phone, if it rotates quickly, then the battery is swollen.
8. Download a special program for diagnosing battery performance, such as AccuBattery.
9. If water gets under the cover, the computer does not see the phone, the charge does not drop or is not fully charged, the device does not turn on, then there may be a problem with the power controller.
10. If the phone constantly reboots, there may be a problem with both the controller and a software failure (in this case, there may be other problems with the operation of the smartphone).

Why does Meizu M5s charge slowly?

Along with the problem of a complete lack of energy gain when the smartphone is connected to the network, the device can charge extremely slowly. Sometimes, the charging process is displayed on the screen, but the percentage does not increase or increases for a very long time.

Many of the previously mentioned reasons are also suitable in this case (clogged connector, cable fault, system failure), but there are also specific reasons that slow down the process:

• use of a non-original cable or power supply;
• heavy load on the processor (games, watching videos over the Internet);
• blocking the energy supply due to strong heating of the case.

People who encounter a problem where charging is of no use should be advised to disconnect the phone and connect it to the network using a different cable and power supply. If this procedure does not help and the device continues to charge poorly, you need to reset the settings or contact a service center.

Battery fault

The problem may be a faulty smartphone battery. When the gadget is turned on, the battery discharges several times faster. Even connecting a charger does not solve the problem - the phone does not charge or charges very slowly. The only way to charge the battery is to turn off the gadget.

You can find out the level of battery wear using our instructions or the AccuBattery application. Basic information about the battery is displayed in the main window of the utility. Also, using the software, you can determine which programs consume a large amount of battery power. If there is a problem with the battery, the only way to solve the problem is to replace it.

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Problem with the controller

A controller is a device that is responsible for managing power. It regulates the level of voltage and current supplied and ensures that the battery does not burn out while charging. When the controller fails, the smartphone may stop charging when turned on. To identify and solve the problem, you need to take your smartphone to a service center. It is difficult to determine the problem yourself, since this requires disassembling the device.

Charger problem

One of the reasons why a smartphone only charges when it is turned off is a problem with the charger. In the power supply of the charger, the contacts may physically “move away” or oxidize. Because of this, the voltage supplied to the battery will decrease. When the phone is turned on, it consumes energy. A faulty charger cannot supply the right amount of current and voltage, so the battery will not charge.

To resolve this issue, try using a different power supply and USB cable. If the smartphone charges when it is turned on, then you need to replace the charger with a new one (here are the main tips for choosing a charger). By the way, sometimes it is enough to clean the contacts from dirt and dust.