Clean Out Your Pixel’s Charging Port

1. Shine a light into your Google Pixel’s charging port.
2. Look for any dirt or small materials stuck in the port.
3. Grab a brush that won’t conduct static (a clean toothbrush works!).
4. Lightly brush out the port until the obstructive material comes out.
5. Plug your Pixel back into its charger.

Why this works:

It’s easy for dirt and debris to get stuck in a smartphone’s charging port. When this happens, the material may interfere with your phone’s ability to make a solid connection to its charging cable.

Making sure your Google Pixel’s charging port is clean and clear is a simple and effective troubleshooting step for a number of potential malfunctions.

Pro tip:

It’s pretty easy to remove dirt and other gunk from a smartphone’s charging port. However, if you see signs of more serious damage from water or a power surge, it would be safest to bring your device to a technician rather than try to fix it yourself.