Smartphones are so important to us that it is hard to imagine a day without them. But no matter how carefully you use them, they are electronics at the end of the day and tend to develop problems in the long run. One of the most common problems that people encounter is when their Android phone refuses to charge. An Android phone won't charge for many reasons, so let's look at all of them in this article. Here are some easy fixes if your Android phone won't charge.

If your Android phone just recently stopped charging or the phone charger won't stay on, there may be a problem with the charging adapter or cable. Now, before you leave everything and have to order a new cable and adapter, we suggest that you try a different adapter or cable to confirm if the problem is with one of them or both. Don't worry, using a cable or adapter that didn't come with your device won't damage your Android phone. Image courtesy: Shutterstock

Once connected, we suggest you wait at least 10 minutes to check if your phone has been charged a bit. We suggest that you use a different adapter with your old cable and not the other way around. That way you know the cable is bad if it doesn't charge. If your device charges, you have a broken adapter. Similarly, you can check if a charging cable is working by plugging the USB-A connector into your PC or laptop and connecting the other end to your smartphone.

Thankfully, smartphone chargers are available for dirt cheap. We recommend getting a GaN charger instead of your usual chunky adapters. They last longer, are easy to carry and deliver higher power even with their compact sizes.