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iPhone charging port only works if I hold the cable at an angle

My iPhone charges only when the cable is bent a certain way, otherwise it stops. Tried two cables. Could it be lint packed into the port, and is it safe to clean it out myself?
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neha_chhibber Oct 22, 2026
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Pocket lint. It packs into the back of the port so the plug can't seat fully, and holding it at an angle is you pushing it past the lump. Power the phone off, then scrape gently along the inside with a wooden toothpick, not metal. You'll probably be surprised what comes out.
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