Charge phone

Some apps and features use more power than others. So, depending on what you use, the amount of time before you need to charge will vary.

How to charge

Your phone doesn't support wireless charging. Use a USB charger or connect it to a power source with a USB cable.

Connect to charger

  1. Connect your phone to the charger that came with your phone, or to a charger that is compatible with your phone.

    Other chargers, including laptops, can charge more slowly.

  2. Insert the plug into an electrical outlet.

See if your phone is charging

When the phone is off and charging, you’ll see the outline of a battery and a percentage. If the battery is completely discharged, this will not appear until the phone has received the minimum voltage required to boot.

When the phone is on and charging, you’ll see in the status bar.

Boost charging speed

If you want to charge quickly, you can adjust settings. When you turn on Charge boost, your phone optimizes charging to make it faster. This may heat up your phone but won't damage it.

  1. Go to Settings > Battery.
  2. Tap Charge boost.
  3. Turn Use charge boost on for faster charge or off if you're concerned about your phone being warm.

Tips for charging phone

  • You can use your phone while charging. To charge faster, don't use your phone while charging.
  • If you can't turn the phone on while it's charging, wait until it receives enough voltage before turning it on.
  • When the battery gets low, the phone sends a notification.
  • Use Battery saver mode when the battery is low.
  • You can turn off charging sounds.