Samsung Galaxy Tab Not Charging? 5 Fixes! 

I tried cleaning it out per your instructions, and there was a little blue thread in there, so I kept pulling it and found my favorite Wolverines sweater I lost last year! Thanks!

Me watching on 1 percent

I completely thought my tablet was dead for years..right when i was about to get rid of it I decided to give it one last shot and came across your video..I used the toothbrush method and its ALIVE! Thank you!

Thank you sir ... I don't have money to buy anything ...I brought my tablet my lots of saving... My tab was not charging... I tried that shaking of cable and boom I shocked and with excitement.... My tab started charging! Lots of blessings bro !

I thought I was going to go take my samsung ipad to the tech to get it fixed. I tried everything but nothing worked. I saw you say to grab the charging cable and wiggle it. Low and behold it worked. I so thankful for your simple idea of wiggling the cable by the port cause it automatically turned on. Thanks, pretty awesome advice!

Well presented video- thanks. There’s one other “ trick “ if possibly the Tablet won’t charge coz you’ve not used it in a while… Press and Hold the power button, while inserting microUSB plug / cord into tab. Then wait 30 seconds Release power button Try this repeatedly. I cannot say why this has worked for me on many devices- my conjecture is that initially the device senses NO Or Defective Battery ( so it doesn’t charge ) However applying power AS IT IS RECEIVING A Startup command - causes Tab to accept power. Once u get a little power in… it then doesn’t assume missing/defective battery. Just my $00.02 ! Greg

I tried everything. Plugging it into my laptop worked! Thanks!!

Fantastic! Used the end of the flosser that you have there to clean the port and a whole lot of dirt was removed. Prior to this it would sometimes charge fast, sometimes slow, and sometimes not at all. Thank you!

Seems a simple restart fixed the intermittent no charging issue on my sons 2020 Tab A7 10.4 . Who'd of thought. Wish I tried the Restart before purchasing a replacement usb-c charging port for the mobo! Lol

Thanks for posting...Tried all of the steps, but my Tab A is still not charging. I know the cable and outlet are good because I can charge other devices with them. One step I would urge caution on is blowing into the charging port--another video I watched said to not do that as that can introduce moisture into the charging port.

thank you!!! It took a few minutes but it works! Thanks for reviving my old tablet ❤

1:05 I searched for hours and this finally worked. This man is a genius

Thank you. I had tried everything you said but when you said to try a toothpick, then a toothbrush but to also try the toothpick again it was then able to charge. I'm terminally ill and I'm restricted to being at home alone. My tablet is my connection to the world and a way to distract myself from chronic pain. Thank you once again.

Tried cleaning out, also used different charging cables with different charging ports in different plug sockets and still not charging. I tried a reset of the app preference too. Still no joy

Immediately I looked around for similar plugs, what I call my "bag of tricks," and found one that worked. Excellent video. Thank you for your help!

I already tried and my tablet is not still charging...I been waiting for hours and it's still 0 percent (correct my grammar)

Cleaning worked - I used a "soft-pick" toothpick with plastic tapering bristles - worked great. Thanks for taking the time to run through it -

Worked...bent forward, waited 10 sec it showed a number I put a rubber band around the cable and pulled it to the opposite corner..slow charge but it's not dead.

I'm really starting to stress out over this, I plug mine in overnight to charge at 20% then i open it the next day at 41% this is happening more and more often and also, it charges 1% every 6mins, it also doesn't charge while I'm on it even though it's supposed to. I think my tablet is just breaking and idk if this is from the charger or from the tablet, i really really need help, please

Thanks bro I was completely stressing and now you helped me .. omg

Awesome it worked. You save my time taking it to the service center in this lockdown situation. A big thank you.

Will it work if the tab is not used and not charge for a years?

I changed wall sockets and it works.I thought because I hadn't used it for a couple of months it wouldn't charge but it's great thanks.

Tell me if there's any possibility that the charging point in tablet is the issue itself.

Gentle tootbrush swipes inside the port worked for my S4 not charging! Some dust or lint must have gotten stuck in there but toothbrush did its job. A port replacement would have involved a complete teardown of the S4 with a heat gun and it is a very tricky and risky operation because if not done carefully the display could easily break in the process and make matters worse. I am so glad I could avoid it. 🎉 Thanks a lot pal 👍

After going through so many chargers, I think this video might have helped me thank you!

If you determine its your cord... (great tips in the video by the way) If your device uses mico USB, the type which requires you to plug in one way unlike USB-C, then try the following. A faulty micro-USB end, while very small, the two long sides can bend and expand, making it too wide to get a good connection. This is why, sometimes, you can jiggle the cord, or pull it in a certain direction and it works if you hold it there. The idea is to fix the bent, expanded connector sides to get a good seal when plugged in...How to try to fix: Using your fingers or thumb, push the two long sides of the end of the plug together. Very slight amount, usually just enough to feel it. Now try to plug it back in. It may fix the issue and your cord is fine. If you've compressed them too much, the cord won't go in. If you didn't get enough correction, try again. Iterate till you feel like This also works on USB-A cords, the big flat end that goes into the power port of chargers.

nope... all done and same. it shows the lightning bolt but isn't actually charging... sat charging with icon the entire night and still dead. Also tried to do the soft reboot and still nothing.

I fucking luv this guy man he saved my table

Thank you sir❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

My mother recently passed away ... i bought her a used Samsung Tablet feom a pawnshop about 3 years ago.. i inherited her whole estate..the lightning bolt symbol keeps flashing on and off ever 5 -10 secs.. its about 7-8 years old probably by now(charging input it at top of unit).. im not sure as i bought it for her right before i left for the ARMY as i was training to be an Army Combat Medic(and succeeded 🙂) I got out a year and a half ago and now i work as i work in the heathcare field now as a Paramedic...i have tried 3 different MUSB cables.. 3 different wall adapters.. apple, samsung and generic and STILL just foes the same thing.. im thinking the Power Eource maybe gone bad.. anyways.. would appreciate the help as id like to preserve and hand over to my kids one day as an heirloom..❤❤❤

This video really helped! My tablet has been stuck at 24% for months and I kept forgetting that I needed to fix it until today. Can't believe all I needed was to restart it for it to charge lol

Thanks mate I fix my tablet Good job

Omg it worked thanks so much!!! After viewing 10-15 vids with no outcome I finally found your video and it worked! Tysm.

theres def an issue with this,, something in the firmware or bios thats making my tablet act up. it decides to not charge and open a bios menu saying that flashing custom os can damage device. then boots into odin mode (maybe recovery tool?). im able to sometimes boot into the os but im on 0% battery so it shuts off immediately.

mine has the charging symbol but won't charge

My Charging screen shows and gets down.

It worked thank you so much ❤️

It worked man...the power + volume down button ..thank you

None of these work. My tablet says I need to use the charger provided with the tablet, which got damaged. No other chargers/outlets/cables/charging blocks work. Restarting does not work. Even tried another Samsung charger. Nope. It has to be the one provided with the tablet. There has got to be another solution. Next tablet I get won't be a Samsung. Junk.

I been trying other videos 📹 😩 but did not work then. I try the 1st step you said it worked 💪 👷‍♀️ Thank You

Thank you so much.It actually worked with the toothpick and linked one.Thank you so much

Not sure why a dead device wint charge from a plug socket but seems to work if you charge it from another device like a mobile with an adapter, laptop, TV, internet router or anything with a usb port.

Thank you soooo muchhh🥰🥰🥰🥰

Spot on worked a treat

I Tried Everything I Even Plug It Into All My Outlets And None Worked So I Plugged It Into My Laptop And Its Finally Charging. Thank U For HelpIng!

Thank you for this! My tablet would charge from my laptop but not from the wall. So, I did as you said taking out the wall adapter and put it into another outlet. Turns out that was the problem. I've never had that issue with the tablet not charging with the outlet by my bed. I guess it doesn't have enough juice to charge my tablet.

Just watched this vid. Been having trouble with charging my tab a7 tab. The wall sockets are good, the wall adapters are good, the cords are brand new, the only thing left to do is to take a tooth pick to see if anything is in there. Pretty sure there wasn't when I looked, but maybe something is there that I can't see. With all that said, I do think the battery MAY be shot since on the battery percentage when it is on had an "X" on it?

THANK YOU SO MUCH MY TABLET IS CHARGING YOU R AWESOME

Thank you so much it worked but i used iciprople acohol and a tooth brush👍

Thank you so much

Your the man I thought ill never open my old tablet

Thanks. Worked 💪

Bro may God bless you imma subscribe since you helped me so much tysm ❤❤

Even after 3 years i did this on my tab 8 worked well, did the little tooth pick thing, but instead of a toothpick i used the back of one of those dental floss sticks. Very helpful, don't smoke, don't drink and drive, and stay beautiful.

My samsung tab s2 sometimes keep say use correct charger (low charging) and i have to unplug and plug it again then it can charger correct but sometime it charge fast and sometimes a bit slow what to do ?

I have a Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8 2019 I tried the cleaning one My tablet is chargeing but I'll see in half and hour to check if it's charged if it's not I'll do these steps you said

When i try to charge my dads i see the lightning thing but it flickers

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 OMG... It's working... It's charging. I moved the cable around, then changed it, then swapped out the power brick. I think it was both the cable and the brick. Thanks!

thank you for posting this it was very easy to understand and it worked now i play on my tablet again 🙂🙃

If my tablet keeps shutting down, but not doing this when plugged in, does it mean I should get a new battery?

the thing wrong with mine is, when plugged in, theres a red X at the charging area and idk y

Thanks, it worked great 👍

thank you man, I'm dumb. I ignored the easy fix and skipped right to the hard fix. I almost wasted 10 bucks on a new charging port I didn't need, not to mention you saved me from doing a surgery on my tablet. I don't want to replace it as it holds a sentimental value as I grew up with my galaxy tab 4, almost had it for 7-8 years. do you recommend replacing the battery as those grow old and degrade overtime ?

My tablet shows its charging but the battery % doesn't change

OMG - I've had this tablet in a drawer for over a year. Was going to take to repair shop. Tried the toothpick and toothbrush... nothing . But then tried 3 different cables..... it's charging...... genius!!!!! Thank you, Thank you. It will be interesting to see what's on there. Like christmas! Amazing how many Samsung tablets are noted for not charging. Eah??????

I did the toothbrush and the wiggle trick, and it worked! Thank you, sir!

Thank you so much!! The first tips with restarting and wiggling the cable really helped!!

THANK YOU VERY VERY MUCH BECAUSE OF YOU I FIXED MY BROTHER'S IPAD!!! THANK YOU AGAIN

OMG TY IT WORKED WHEN I WIGGLED IT U ARE A LEGENDDDD💯💯👍👍👍👏👏👏👏!!!

Thank you, thank you. You helped me solve the issue of my tablet not charging. It was the wall adaptor causing the problem.

OMG THANK YOU MY TABLET IS NOW CHARGING!!! IM LIKEING THIS VID

Thank you for the help

Wiggle the cable worked. Thanks.

THE TOOTHBRUSH WORKED AND THANK YOU SO MUCHHHH

thank you so much this helped me alot

The cable one worked thank you very much

thank you so much my charing is not working in 2 months but is working thank you

Thanks dear it's now working

Thanks a lot 😊

Good stuff - thanks. I just got my phone less than 2 weeks ago, and thought I had to take it back. Thank you!

Power button was not working, black screen but power charging symbol was showing. Took the back off with a small gadget repair tiny flat head screwdriver by digging in the groves and gently unsnapping the snaps, cleaned charging port with a brush, unplugged and replaced ribbons that had snaps, charged tablet, snapped back cover back in place , started right up. Did not break or crack the screen, just scratched the back a bit starting the gap to separate the cover from the screen. Can't see the scratch after the protective case is back in place. Saved me $199 For another tablet.

You really helped me out, becasue I did not think of using a brush, it turns out that and noticing the charger connection was overheating, and blowing cool air into it after brushing it throughly got it to start working again! Thank you so much for posting this vid, bless you sir!

Nice info for Galaxy tab users.👍

Toothpick worked! Even though I didn't see anything. Thank you!

Fantastic its working 100 % thxxxx alot sir ❤❤❤❤❤

Wow it worked thanks so so so much.. My kid is glad ..

Does this work with every tablet

Thank you. Cable was the culprit!!

Thank you very much

Thank you SO much! This is a brand new A7 and I believe the culprit is the cable. Sad that I’ve have it only a couple of months and the dang cable is already bad!

Dude omg tysm I know I am watching this in 2022 but the blowing part worked a big thank you!

and my old tablet is working to omg omg omg!!!! thank you so much

I just fixed my tab s6 from dead battery, I used an adapter USBC to USB and charged my tablet from my phone. I've had this dam lightning bolt for weeks, almost binned my tablet, if you dont have an adapter to charge it from your phone they charging your dead tablet from the USB post in your TV, anything that has usb port like your internet router, TV cable box. Let me know if you have tried to plug it into your tv

Thank u.. power off made my tab to charge.. tq😊

Thanks for this video it helped alot

Thank you so much realy im gonna cry 😭 thank you so freaking much❤❤❤❤❤❤

It worked! Cleaning it with a tooth brush . Thanks bro

Yesss thank you so much I works I was about to buy a new iPad ❤❤❤❤

Omg thank y soooooo much It worked for me