iPhone says Slow Charger: what does it mean and how to fix it<div class="feat-image">
</div><p>If you have an iPhone running iOS 26, you may have noticed that it now reports the estimated time to finish charging to 80% on the lock screen. If you are not using a fast charger, though, it will not do that and say ‘Slow Charger’ instead.</p>
<p>This probably means you are using an underpowered power brick or older cable. To fast charge with a wire, get a new charging brick that is rated for 30 watts or more, and a USB-C cable …</p>
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iPhone says Slow Charger: what does it mean and how to fix it
