Your Phone Keeps Restarting When Plugged In? Here’s Why and How to Fix It

Boston

August 7, 2025

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A phone that reboots whenever it’s plugged in—whether charging only, at least—can be a major headache. At Boston Mobile Phone Repairs, we often see this unusual but disruptive issue, and the good news is it’s often fixable. Here’s what’s behind it and what you can try:

Common Causes of Rebooting When Plugged In

Dirty or corroded charging port
Faulty charging cable or adapter
Short circuit from moisture or dust
Battery or charging circuitry issue
System firmware glitch or overheating
Internal hardware damage (e.g., power IC)

Fixes You Can Try at Home

Try a Different Charger & Cable
Use an official or high-quality cable and adapter. A short or damaged cable may trigger restarts.
Clean the Charging Port
Power off and gently remove debris using a soft brush or compressed air. Loose debris can short-circuit the contacts.
Boot in Safe Mode (Android) or Recover Mode (iPhone)
Helps rule out app-related or software issues that may trigger restarts.
Charge Without Case On
Some phone cases can trap heat and contribute to unnecessary restarts.
Update Your Phone’s Software
Go to Settings > Software Update to apply any pending updates that may fix power glitches.

When to Bring It to Professionals

If the problem continues even after DIY fixes, the issue is likely hardware-based:

Loose or damaged power connectors
Faulty battery or internal short
Power IC or motherboard problems

At Boston Mobile Phone Repairs, we offer:

Charging port cleaning and repair
Battery replacement
Full diagnostics of power-related hardware
Same-day service for most models

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