If the official troubleshooting app doesn’t help, try other solutions I’ve mentioned below.
Solution 2: Try a Different Outlet
If your Google Pixel is not charging, the outlet to which your adapter or the Pixel Stand is connected may have issues. It may have an improper power supply, causing the charging failure.
Connect your charger to a different outlet and see if it resolves the problem. You can also try charging other devices using the same outlet to check if it has any issues.
If your outlet is working fine, that means no power supply issues. The next step is to inspect the adapter and the charging cable. Check out the next solution for more details.
Solution 3: Check Your Adapter and Charging Cable
Check your adapter for any physical damage and the charging cable for any cut; even a minor cut can lead to problems. If you see any damage, replace it.
Sometimes, the damage is internal, such as component failure. To check if your adapter or the charging cable is creating charging problems, try charging your Google Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro with a different charger. If your device is charging thereafter, you have to get a new charger.
You shouldn’t use a low-quality adapter or charging cable to charge your Google Pixel. It can result in charging issues, such as slow charging and charging failure. Using a low-grade charger over a prolonged period can also negatively affect the battery. I recommend the original Google charger and chargers from reliable third-party manufacturers, such as Anker and Belkin.
Solution 4: Check if Your Device Is Overheating
Google Pixels are smart enough to detect if the device is overheating. When it happens, the device automatically applies necessary measures to reduce heat to prevent component failures. During the process, it can throttle its performance, reduce background activity, and stop charging the device.
If your Google Pixel is overheating, the best thing to do is to place it in a cooler environment. Do not use the device until it cools down.
If your Google Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro heats too often, avoid placing it in direct sunlight for a prolonged period and try reducing background activity on your phone.
Solution 5: Connect Your Google Pixel to a Computer
Until now, we have checked the outlet, adapter, charging cable, and overheating problems, but none of them seem to be causing the charging problems on your Google Pixel. We haven’t checked the charging port yet, which can directly impact the charging process. So, in this solution, we’ll inspect the charging port for any damage.
The easiest way to check if your charging port is faulty is by connecting your device to a computer via a USB cable. If the device is connected successfully, you can be assured that the charging port is fine.
Now, how do you know if the device is connected or not? Well, If you have connected any device to a computer in the past, you know the computer notifies you about it. Another way is to open the File Explorer and locate your phone folders. If you can see them, the phone is connected, and the charging port is fine.
Solution 6: Update Your Phone
Software bugs on your Google Pixel can also negatively impact the charging process. It could be the reason why your Pixel 8 or 8 Pro is not charging.
If a software bug has caused the charging problems on your Google Pixel, a fix for it should be on the way or may have arrived in the form of an update.
Google Pixel automatically notifies you when an update is available. If you haven’t received a notification for the same, manually check it by going to Settings > System > System update. Download and install pending updates (if there are any) and restart your phone.
If you have tried the above solutions but have had no success, factory reset your Google Pixel as a last resort. Doing this will delete all data from your phone, including your photos, videos, documents, installed apps, and their data. Hence, I recommend backing up your important data beforehand to avoid data loss.
- Open the Settings app on your phone.
- Please scroll down to System and tap on it.
- Tap on Reset options and select Erase all data (factory reset).
- Click Erase all data.
- Confirm your lock screen (if prompted) and click Erase all data.
The factory reset process can take a few minutes. Do not process any buttons during the process. After the reset is complete, set up your device.
Conclusion
Charging issues can occur on any smartphone, even on premium phones like the Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. However, following the right troubleshooting approaches, you should be able to fix it easily. In this guide, I told you about seven ways of resolving the no-charging issue on the latest Pixel lineup. By the end of this article, you should see your Pixel charging.
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