How to Enable Fast Charging

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Last Updated: December 21, 2024 References

This wikiHow will show you how to enable fast charging. To use fast charging on a Samsung, open your Battery Charging settings. From there, toggle on Fast Charging. For an Android other than Samsung, you'll just need the charger the phone came with. To use fast charging on an iPhone, you'll need a USB-C to Lightning cable and at least a 30W power adapter.

Quick Steps

Open Settings.
Tap Battery.
Tap Charging settings.
Toggle on Fast charging.

For popular FAQs on enabling fast charging, jump to more common questions.

Method 1

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Enabling Fast Charging On A Samsung

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Open Settings
. You can find this grey gear icon on the Home screen, in the app drawer, or by searching. You can also swipe down from the top of your screen to find the settings-gear icon in a drop-down panel.
- Adaptive fast charging is available on Samsung Galaxy S10e, S10, S10+, Note9, S9, S9+, Note8, S8 ,S8+, S7, S7 edge, Note5, S6, S6+, and S6 edge.^{[1]
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Tap Device Care (Android Pie) or Device Maintenance (Android Oreo). You may have to scroll down the menu to find this.^{[2]
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- Android Nougat users will need to tap Advanced features and Accessories instead and skip to the last step.^{[3]
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You'll see this in the top right corner of your screen.
This is usually the only option in the drop-down menu. ^{[4]
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" You'll need the correct charger for your phone (UBS-C) and a charger that supports adaptive fast charging.^{[5]
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Find a charger for your phone. The charger that came with your phone will support fast charging. If you lost or misplaced it, you can find a replacement on your phone's manufacturer site.
- Some phones, like Huawei, do not have the ability to enable or disable fast charging, so you'll have to use a fast-charging cable and an adapter to use the feature. Likewise, if you don't want to use fast charging, you'll need to use a third-party cable and adapter that aren't compatible with fast charging.
If you choose to plug the USB port into anything other than the adapter and a wall outlet, your fast charging may be compromised.
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Slide the USB-C port into your phone. If you try to force the plugin, you might damage or break something.
- Fast charging will start as soon as you plug in your phone. You should hear a battery charging noise and see a lightning bolt in the battery icon on the screen to indicate that it's charging.^{[6]
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Enabling Fast Charging On iPhone

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Find a charger for your phone. Since the charger and cable that comes with the iPhone is not compatible with fast charging, you will need to buy one of each. You'll need a USB-C to Lightning Cable and a 30W adapter with a USB-C port.^{[7]
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- Only iPhones 8 or later have the ability to fast charge.
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Connect the USB-C side of the cable to the power adapter. If you have a MacBook from around 2015, you might already have the right power-adapter.^{[8]
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- If you choose to plug your phone into anything other than a wall outlet, your fast charging may be compromised.
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Slide the Lightning port into your phone. If you try to force the plugin, you might damage or break something.
- Fast charging will start as soon as you plug in your phone. You should hear a battery charging noise and see a lightning bolt in the battery icon on the screen to indicate that it's charging.

Common Questions: Using Fast Charge on Mobile Devices

What is fast charging on Android?

Fast charging allows you to use more power to charge your phone rather than the default. This can be helpful if you're short on time but need a full charge.

How do I know if fast charging is enabled?

You can check if fast charging is enabled in your Android's settings. When it's on, the switch will be green.

How do I increase my phone's charging speed?

You can increase your phone's charging speed by enabling fast charging and using the proper cables. Additionally, you can use a charging block with a higher voltage; just make sure it's still compatible with your device.