Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 – Device Is Charging Slow – What to Do

Your battery charging speed can drop for a wide variety of reasons. Sometimes it is caused by hardware problems and malfunctions, while other times it is due to software errors and bugs. Read on to find out how to troubleshoot slow charging problems on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4.

Check the Battery

The modern lithium-ion batteries have a limited lifespan. Depending on the quality and the manufacturer, they typically last between 300 and 500 full cycles. Beyond that point, smartphone batteries start to deteriorate and lose capacity.

Slower charging is one of the side effects of battery deterioration. To determine whether your battery is ready for retirement, consider how many times you have recharged it. If the answer is in the 300-500 range or over, you may have to buy a new one.

Check the Cable and the Charger

Regardless of the brand of the smartphone, always use the original chargers and cables that came with it. They are specifically made for your phone and represent the best and most secure way to charge it. If you are using a third-party charger (or your PC’s USB port) with your Redmi Note 4, switch back to the original.

Physical damage of the hardware can also cause charging issues. Also, check the cable and the charger for damage. Additionally, check the USB port on your phone and clean any dirt and debris that might be in there. If the charger and cable are OK and the charging port is clean, it is time to switch to software troubleshooting.

Charge in Safe Mode

The first thing you should try is charging in safe mode. In safe mode, many of the advanced functions and applications that drain the battery are disabled, thus allowing the battery to recharge faster. If you suspect that power-hogging apps are causing the problem, here’s how to switch to safe mode:

1. Turn off the phone.

2. Press the “Power” button and hold it until the Xiaomi logo appears on the screen.

3. Release the “Power” button and press the “Volume Down” button. Hold it until the “Safe mode: ON” message appears on the screen.

4. To exit safe mode, repeat the steps 1-3. This time, you should get the “Safe Mode: OFF” message.

Factory Reset

You can also try performing a factory reset. You can do it by turning off the phone and pressing and holding together the “Power” and “Volume Up” buttons to activate the reboot menu. The other route leads through the “Settings” app. To reset your phone through the “Settings” app, follow these steps:

1. Unlock the phone.

2. Open the “Settings” app from the Home screen.

3. Enter the “Additional Settings” section.

4. Tap the “Backup & Reset” tab.

5. Enter the “Factory Data Reset” section.

6. Tap the “Reset Phone” button.

7. Wait for the process to finish.

Update the OS

You can also try updating your OS. You can either do it through Mi PC Suite or, if you don’t have a PC at hand, through the “Settings” app. Here’s how to do it through the “Settings” app:

1. Unlock your phone.

2. Launch the “Settings” app.

3. Open the “About Phone” section.

4. Go to “System Update”.

5. Then, tap the “Check for Updates” button.

6. If there is a newer version of MIUI, your phone will update.

Conclusion

The methods explained in this write up should get you out of trouble in no time. If, however, the problems with charging persist, consider taking your Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 to a repair shop.