Xiaomi is a leading mobile brand that is quite popular among Indian users. The brand gained a tremendous reputation in India for offering high-quality cellular services at an affordable cost. Fast charging is one of the technologies that this brand advertises on its mobile phones to optimize hours of usage. But there could be some annoying instances when your Redmi Note 13 is not charging appropriately. Let us discuss some instances when your phone is not charging appropriately and ways to fix them.
Some reasons why Redmi Note 13 is not charging properly and ways to fix it:
Fast charging technology on the Redmi Note 13 is an exceptional feature that helps users save a significant amount of time while charging. This useful technology enhances user experience along with seamless mobile usage. Lightning-fast charging is supported in Redmi Note 13, Xiaomi 13 Pro, Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G, etc. Some reasons why the phone will not charge appropriately are,
- The charging cable or the charger itself is not efficient
- The charging port on the device is broken / moisture in the charging port
- Issues with the mobile phone software
- Accumulation of dirt and debris in the charging port
Troubleshooting charging issues:
Most of the time, the charging issues in the mobile phone can be resolved without much assistance. Problems with the cable, charger, adapter, dirt, and debris in the charging port can be fixed on our own. Let us discuss how to fix the common charging issues in the mobile phone.
1. Inefficient charging cable and charger:
It is most likely that the problems with the charger and the charging cable are not allowing your phone to charge. The moment you find that your phone is not charging, you have to check the cable or the plug for damages. If you do not find any evident physical damage, you can combine alternate plugs and cables to rule out the problem.
Plug the mobile phone into the laptop or personal computer. If you see that the personal computer does not detect the device, then the issue is with the charging cable. You can buy a new cable and start charging the phone. If the computer detects the device, then the issue is not with the charging cable. Then, you may have to buy a new adapter and check if the mobile is charging. The best way to avoid such problems is to always use original cables and adapters.
- Additional tips:
If your smartphone features a wireless charging feature, then you can use it with a wireless charger. This helps you to identify better, if the charging problem is with the charger or with the phone. Also, if possible, you can try replacing the old battery with a completely new one, if your model allows, and get relief from this charging problem.
2. Broken charging port in the mobile phone:
If you find both your adapter and the charging cables are working perfectly, then the problem could be with the charging port of the mobile phone. To rule out problems with the charging port, follow these steps.
- Plug in the cable to the device and the charger and plug the charger into the power socket.
- You will see that the device will detect the charger but will not be charging.
- Try holding the device at different angles to check if the device is detecting the charger.
- If the device is detecting the charger, then there could be issues with the charging port. The best way to deal with this issue is to connect with the authorized Redmi service center.
3. Dirt and Debris in the charging port.
The charging port in the phone is built in a way to keep it safe from corrosion, dirt and debris. But with rough handling and careless use, there are chances for dirt and debris to accumulate at the charging port and prevent it from charging effectively. Also, apart from debris, water and moisture in the charging port a also a serious and the most neglected reason for your Redmi Note 13 not charging. If the moisture is mild, it would generally evaporate by itself in a few hours. You can also try blowing gently on the port or blowing hot air into it using a hair dryer to blow off the dirt. You can also try placing the phone in a bag of rice to absorb the excess moisture. However, the best way to deal with this is to get help from the authorized service center personnel.
4. Dealing with software issues in the Redmi Note 13:
After ensuring that your charger, charging cable, and charging port are functioning properly, if you still find that your device is not charging, then the issue could be with the device software. Most of the software issues can be solved if you reset the phone to its factory settings. In order to factory reset the device, you have to turn off the device and then press the Volume up + power key together. Now, the phone will ask you to select the function; you have to select the ‘Wipe and Reset’ option and then the ‘Wipe all data’ option. Now, the device can be reset successfully.
You can also try to update the software to check if the device works. Go to the settings menu and scroll down to find the software update icon. Check for pending updates and click Install. If there are no pending updates, then your device will display that your software is up to date. After updating, try to plug in the phone and check if it charges.
It would help if you also had battery-saving apps installed on your phone; there are a number of such apps available in the Mi Store and Google Play Store. These apps will help to avoid such software problems in your phone in the future. As a last resort, you can try the International MIUI ROM flashing function or flash the custom ROM.
Bottom Line:
We have given some quick fixes to troubleshoot the charging issues with your Redmi Note 13. If none of these tricks seems to work, then you should take your mobile phone to the nearby authorized service center and report the issue.
