Google Pixel 3 Is Charging Slow – What to Do

Fast charging is among one of the best features that the Pixel 3 has to offer. Even though this technology has existed for quite some time, the Pixel 3 is rather impressive in terms of charging time.

However, there are many factors that influence the charging speed of your device. The hardware is only one of the things that play a role.

If your Pixel 3 isn’t charging as quickly as it should, there are a few things that you can do to deal with this. Many of these methods apply to all Pixel phones, as well as phones from other manufacturers. However, there’s one issue that’s specific to the Pixel 3.

Pixel 3 Wireless Charging Issues

Wireless charging is becoming a standard, so it comes as no surprise that one of 2018’s top phones has it. Better yet, the wireless charging is exceptionally fast, but only if you use Google’s charger. If you do, you’ll see a ‘Charging rapidly’ message.

However, many users have been seeing this message while their Pixel 3 was charging incredibly slowly. This has happened to everyone that used a third-party charger.

If this is the issue, there’s not much you can do about it, as it’s a glitch that has been fixed with one of the latest updates. If you want to avoid this misleading message, just update your Android operating system to the latest. Once you do this, you’ll see a ‘Charging slowly’ message if you’re using a charger other than Google’s.

Charging Tips

If you want to get the most out of Pixel 3’s 2,915mAh battery, there are a few tricks that will let your phone charge faster. Here they are:

1. Turn on Airplane Mode

This is the first thing that everyone who has a slow-charging phone should try. The Pixel 3 has a lot of apps running in the background that rely on your internet connection, thereby draining your battery.

Pull the notification bar down and tap the plane icon to activate Airplane Mode. This will block Wi-Fi and cellular connection, allowing your phone to charge much faster.

2. Calibrate the Battery

Battery calibration is something that everyone should do on occasion. It optimizes the device’s battery, which helps maintain its health.

Here’s how to do it:

1. Use your phone until the battery is drained. After it turns off, turn it on and let it power off on its own.

2. Charge your phone until it reaches 100%. It’s best if you use it as little as possible when it’s charging.

3. Unplug your phone once it reaches 100%, restart it and use it normally after it turns on.

Keep in mind that this shouldn’t be done often. It can harm your battery if you do it too frequently, so only do it once a month or so.

3. Boot the Phone in Safe Mode

Booting in Safe mode disables all 3^rd party apps. This is a great way of checking whether one of them is draining your battery too quickly. Here’s what you have to do:

1. Hold the Power

2. Long-press Power off, then tap the Reboot to Safe Mode button when it shows up.

3. Tap OK to boot in Safe Mode.

If your phone is charging as it should while in Safe Mode, you might want to see which apps are consuming the most power and think about removing them.

The Final Word

These quick fixes can go a long way toward increasing your Pixel 3’s charging speed. If none of them work and the problem persists, your battery might be damaged. In this case, you should contact Google support for help.

If you have any other tips and tricks for increasing the charging speed of the Pixel 3, post them in the comments below.