Cannot charge iPhone on computer or wall outlet

my phone is not recognized via the USB charger on my computer or on a wall outlet using the adapter. Any tips? thanks

Clean your dock connector.

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Did you have it in a sweat proof case that covered the dock connector?

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Try on another computer to help determine if iPod or computer problem.
- Make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar

Why does my ipod not charge with usb hub in wall outlet?

why does my ipod charge on my computer
not charge with usb hub in wall outlet?

Because the hub is not compatible with the iPod.
Just use your computer or purchase a wall charger.

IPod Charging: computer vs. wall outlet

Today I was buying a 3rd Gen nano at a big box electronics store, and the guy there said I should really buy the AC wall charger (power brick, I think) because charging with my computer results in distorted pixillation. I asked him why this was and he said "The computer uses really dirty energy to charge. The wall outlet uses much better energy."
I've been using iPods for several years (I also have a iPod touch and a 5th Gen), and reading hundreds of articles and forums; this is the first I've heard of this. I also have not noticed any picture distortion in my iPods. Is there any difference - other than perhaps charging time - between charging with the computer and charging with the wall outlet?

mattwolfmatt wrote:
Today I was buying a 3rd Gen nano at a big box electronics store, and the guy there said I should really buy the AC wall charger (power brick, I think) because charging with my computer results in distorted pixillation. I asked him why this was and he said "The computer uses really dirty energy to charge. The wall outlet uses much better energy."
Okay, that's funny! I have a 3rd gen Nano that I purchased right after they came out. Once or twice, I've charged it using an old firewire cable and AC charger from many iPods ago. Other than that, it's always been charged using my computer. Perhaps my computer has a special energy cleaning program but my Nano still performs flawlessly. I never would have thought I'd use it for video but I do and it works well.
Something niggles at the back of my brain about line conditioning. I can't remember very well but something about residential power having spikes and dips making it "dirty"? Haven't heard of any such problems with USB.

TS1369 My iphone keeps making the charging noise on and off and computer keeps making noise too and cannot use iphone on computer

My iphone keeps making the charging noise on and off and computer keeps making noise too and cannot use iphone on computer

Clean the dock connector.
Reset the device or restart.

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It's also possible that your USB cable is bad. Try swapping out another USB cable and see if the issue continues.
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My iPhone charges fine when plugged into a computer or when the cable is plugged into the AC brick that came with the phone. However, I have a few other power sources with USB jacks that the iPhone seems to not charge on. A 30 GB iPod does charge on these devices.
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Thanks for the reply, even if it is less than encouraging.
We do use an inverter in the car sometimes, and I have another semi-portable power source with a built-in inverter that we use the AC brick. However, the Mobile Mini (similar in intent to Griffin TuneJuice sold in Apple's on-line store) is for extended power on airplanes, trains, buses, etc., where there may not be a power source and where the device is especially useful for passing time.
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Welcome to the Support Communities! If you are unable to restore your iPhone, follow the steps in the article below:
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Charging iphone on computer other then yours

i do not have an outlet available to charge my phone, but i do have my work computer which is a dell, and not my home computer. will plugging it in the USB ruin my phones settings?

You would have to check with your IT department and find out if applications have been blocked from installation. If it is blocked your charging may work, but it would deny you USB support because it's missing the drivers.
If your IT department supplied you with a surge protector and you have a spot free or need to make two spots free, you can recharge your iPhone from that using the supplied AC charger.
If you have three devices that need charging and IT approves it, you can add a multi port docking station. CallPOD, PowerMat, and a few other vendors have 3+ USB docking stations.

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Cannot charge iPhone on computer or wall outlet

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