OnePlus 6 – Device Is Charging Slow – What to Do?

Charging times for the OnePlus 6 are usually quite impressive. It should only take about half an hour to get your battery to about 60 percent. This is assuming you’re using the Dash Charge/Quick Charge plug that comes with the smartphone.

However, your OnePlus 6 might sometimes underperform and end up with much longer charging times. In that case, check out some of the things that you can do to speed it up.

Inspect the Hardware

One of the first things to do is to check the cables and the adapter. Take a closer look at the USB cable to see if it has any visible damage. Do the same thing with the wall adapter or the Dash Charge/Quick Charge plug.

You can also inspect the USB port on the phone for damages to the internal connectors. In addition, the port on the phone might pick up all sorts of gunk. Sometimes that’s enough to affect the USB connection and the charging time as a result. To clean the port, you can do the following:

1. Get a Hold of a Toothpick

Grab a toothpick, preferably plastic, and carefully place it into the USB port.

2. Clean the Port

Slowly and carefully move the toothpick around inside the port to pull out any dirt and debris that might have accumulated.

Tweak Some Settings

Too many apps running in the background may slow down the charging time. The OnePlus 6 would have to use up battery power to keep all the background apps running smoothly. Here is how to check for background apps on this smartphone:

1. Launch Settings

Tap to open the Settings app, then search for Developer.

2. Access Running Services

Tap on Running services to see how many active apps there are in the background. Stop or disable the ones that you don’t need.

Similar rule applies to active downloads on your Android smartphone. Pausing or stopping the downloads can improve your phone’s charging time. Needless to say, it can also significantly increase wifi performance.

Tip: Reducing the screen brightness can also have a beneficial effect on charging times.

Check the Charging Source

As a rule, you get the fastest charging if you use the wall adapter that came with your phone. However, some wall adapters might perform better than others. Check the output DC current specs.

The Quick/Dash Charge adapter is capable of 6.5V and 3A DC output (the multiplication of which gives 19.5W power, Power = Voltage x Current for DC circuits). You won’t need this much current throughout the whole charging process so the wall charger limits the output to 2A when the battery reaches about 75%, which prevents overheating and protects the health of your battery.

The Last Plug

In general, OnePlus 6 is widely hailed for its excellent battery life and charging times. Unlike some of the previous models, it is not prone to slow charging times. So if yours isn’t up to par, you should definitely look into it.