This article shows you how to charge an iPhone battery without using the original charger and an electrical outlet. The easiest way to charge an iPhone without using the original Apple charger is to use a USB cable from the latter and a device with a USB port, such as a computer. If necessary, you can resort to using other tools to charge the iPhone battery via USB cable. However, remember that you will only need to use the original Apple iPhone charger USB cable.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Use a USB Port
Step 1. Make sure you have your iPhone's original Apple charger USB cable
By separating the cable under consideration from the charger of the iOS device you will notice that at the end there is a normal USB port. You can then use it to connect your iPhone to any device with a powered USB port and recharge the device's battery.
- The iPhone 8, 8 Plus and X can also be charged by using a wireless charging pad. It is a thin circular-shaped mat on which you just need to place the iOS device (with the screen facing up) to make sure that the battery is recharged.
- Remember that it is not possible to charge the iPhone without using the cable of the special charger supplied when purchasing the device.
Step 2. Find a device with a powered USB port
The USB ports have a thin rectangular shape and equip most modern electronic devices, such as computers, and can be used as a power source to charge an iPhone.
- USB ports found on devices other than computers (such as those found on modern TVs) are also often powered and can therefore be used for this purpose.
- If you own an iPhone 8 or later, you'll need to use a USB-C port. This type of connection is very modern and is less common than the normal USB 3.0 ports that equip most devices such as computers, televisions, consoles, power banks (USB portable batteries), etc. If you can't find a device with a USB-C port, you can solve the problem by using a portable charger
Step 3. Plug the iPhone charging cable into a USB port
Remember that the USB connectors can only be inserted into their port one way, so don't press too hard if you can't insert it into the port, simply rotate it 180 °.
On the contrary, the USB-C connectors do not have this limitation and can be inserted into the respective port in any direction
Step 4. Connect the free end of the iPhone charging cable to the communication port on the device
The latter is located along the underside of the iOS device screen.
- If you are using an iPhone 8, 8 Plus or X, you can recharge the battery using a special wireless pad on which you will have to place the device with the screen facing up. If you do not have this accessory, you can take advantage of the charging points present in all public spaces of large cities, such as airports, shopping centers, places of interest, commercial premises, etc.
- If you need to charge an iPhone 4S or an earlier model, you will need to make sure that the rectangular icon on the base of the charger connection cable connector is facing the same direction as the screen of the device is facing.
Step 5. Wait for the battery charging notification icon to appear
About two seconds after connecting the iPhone to the power source, you should see a colored battery icon appear on the device screen and the device should vibrate slightly.
A small lightning bolt icon should also appear on the right side of the battery charge indicator in the upper right corner of the iOS device screen
Step 6. Try using a different USB port if you have problems
Remember that not all USB ports are powered, so if your iPhone isn't charging as mentioned in the previous step, try plugging it into a different USB port.
Method 2 of 3: Using a Portable Charger
Step 1. Buy a USB portable battery
It is a battery pack also known as a rechargeable power bank that can be used as an emergency battery to fully recharge the battery of USB devices several times before having to be recharged in turn.
- Make sure you buy a power bank that is compatible with your iPhone model. If the packaging of the battery pack does not clearly state that it is compatible with iOS devices, it probably means that it is not.
- Most of the power banks on the market are sold already fully charged, this means that once purchased and removed from the package it is ready for use.
Step 2. Use a car charger
Accessories of this type, designed to be connected to the cigarette lighter socket of the car, have been around for many years; so look for a modern model with a USB port. This way you can connect the charger to the cigarette lighter socket and the iPhone to the USB port on the front of the charger.
- This type of accessories can be found in any electronics store or on websites such as eBay and Amazon.
- Most of this car charger model comes with two USB ports so you can easily charge multiple devices at the same time.
Step 3. Try modern chargers that use solar or wind energy
These tools are sold in stores that specialize in outdoor supplies or online. Most solar or wind powered chargers work in the same way: you need to set up the charger to start storing energy (by turning the wind turbine or turning sunlight into current) and then connecting it to your iPhone until the battery is fully charged.
- Both solar and wind energy are conditioned by climate and weather conditions, but if you live in an area where the electricity grid does not reach, they represent a valid alternative.
- Some solar or wind-powered models are capable of charging the iPhone only when they are actively producing electricity, so consult your charger's documentation before using it to charge your iOS device.
- None of these models are able to offer a very fast charging speed, but they are still able to perform a full recharge of the device's battery in a few hours.
Step 4. Buy a manual charger
Like solar and wind powered chargers, manual chargers can also be purchased directly online or in some electronics stores. The operating principle of this tool is very simple and intuitive: after connecting it to the iPhone using the latter's USB cable, you will have to start rotating the special crank until the charging is complete.
- For obvious reasons, charging an iPhone using a manual charger takes much longer than using a standard one.
- However, this is a good option if you are a lover of hiking or if you don't have an alternative energy source available.
Step 5. Use a camping charger
There are several models that can generate electricity by absorbing the heat of the camp stove that is usually used when camping or hiking outdoors. Place the charger near the camping stove you use for cooking, then connect it to your iPhone using the dedicated USB cable. This way you can recharge your iOS device while you prepare lunch or dinner.
- Shops specializing in hiking accessories or large stores, such as Decathlon, may have these types of tools on sale, however it is very likely that you will find the best prices online on sites like Amazon.
- Remember that by using this method you run the risk that the iPhone can be damaged due to overheating.
Method 3 of 3: Repair a Damaged or Broken USB Cable
Step 1. Determine if your iPhone USB cable can be repaired or not
If the cable has a bump in one place or if the internal electrical wires are frayed and visible near the connector and you cannot use it to charge the iPhone, you can solve the problem by using an electrician's wire stripper and some sheath. heat shrink.
If you don't already have heat shrink tubing available, it is very likely that it will be cheaper to buy a new USB cable
Step 2. Remove the outer sheath of the connecting cable where the damage is present
Use a utility knife or a very sharp knife to cut the outer sheath of the cable lengthwise, along the entire length where you will need to perform the repair. Subsequently, engrave the sheath at the two ends of the first cut following the entire circumference of the cable to be able to remove it later.
Be very careful not to make a cut too deep otherwise you run the risk of damaging the inner shield that protects the electrical wires inside the cable
Step 3. Cut the section of the electrical wires that has been damaged
After identifying the section of the cable that is damaged, remove it by cutting it cleanly. This way you will have the iPhone connecting cable cut in two parts.
Step 4. Strip the ends of the electrical wires inside the cable to expose the bare metal
Start by removing the protective sheath from each end of the iPhone connecting cable, so that the three electrical wires inside are exposed to view. At this point, use the stripping pliers to remove the sheath from the end of each of the three electrical wires present at the two severed ends of the connection cable.
Step 5. Roll the ends of the same colored wires together
Restore the electrical connection of the various wires using the small section of bare metal you created in the previous step. Bring the ends of the two colored threads together and twist them together with your fingers. Start with the red threads, then repeat the step with the black threads and finish with the white ones.
Be very careful not to connect two different colored wires together
Step 6. Wrap all three sections of unsheathed electrical wires with electrical electrical tape
This will prevent the bare wires from touching each other, triggering a short circuit.
You will need to use a piece of electrical tape to wrap the metal joint of the two red cables and then repeat the operation with the pair of black and white cables
Step 7. Finish the job by applying the heat shrink outer protective sleeve
Now that you have correctly reconnected the two sections of the iPhone USB cable, cover the unprotected section with a piece of heat shrink tubing and heat it so that it shrinks and seals the cable. At the end of this step, the USB cable should be fully functional and usable again.
The procedure described in this method allows you to perform a temporary repair of the cable in an emergency. Consider purchasing a new charger cable as soon as possible
Step 8. Finished
Advice
- Apple recommends that you only ever use certified chargers to charge your iPhone.
- By using a black background on your iPhone you will be able to reduce battery consumption.
- Are you tired of having your charger cable or earphones broken? The solution is very simple. Remove the spring from a popular snap pen and use it to wrap the end of the charger or earphone cable that is near the connector. In this way you will limit the movement of this sensitive part that will no longer be able to break or fray.
Warnings
- Other best practices for recharging the iPhone battery such as putting it in the microwave or wrapping it in aluminum foil and storing it outside are obviously falsehoods whose sole purpose is to damage the device.
- Since the release of the iPhone 8 and later models, the only way to recharge the battery is by using an original Apple charger or wireless charging pad.
- Wireless chargers can cause your credit card or ATM card to demagnetize. If you are in the habit of storing your payment cards near the underside of the iPhone, remember to remove them before putting the device in charge.
