So my Android phone won't charge or charges very slowly

I've tried different plugs and chargers.
Does it need a new battery or do I need a new phone? 🤓

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JackHoff · 46-50, M

Clean out the charging port with a toothpick. Might have dust or lint in there.

Lilymoon · F

@JackHoff I don't have a toothpick 😩

JackHoff · 46-50, M

@Lilymoon a pin for sewing would work.

DeletedAccount25 · 31-35, M

@Lilymoon a paperclip bent open?

Lilymoon · F

ElwoodBlues · M

@Lilymoon I would not poke metal stuff into the charging port; too easy to damage a few of the 24 fine metal contacts in there.

And, for future reference, carry it in your pocket or purse with charging port downwards; it'll collect less lint that way!

Lilymoon · F

@ElwoodBlues ok.. thanks!