If your Samsung phone won't charge past 50%, it's a common issue that can be caused by software glitches, battery health, or settings. Here's a detailed guide to fix it:
🔹 Common Causes
Battery Protection Feature – Some Samsung phones limit charging to 85% or 50% to extend battery life.
Software Glitch – A temporary bug in the OS can stop full charging.
Faulty Charger or Cable – Damaged or non-original accessories may not charge fully.
Background Apps – Apps running in the background can interfere with charging.
Battery Health Decline – Older batteries may fail to charge fully.
🔹 How to Fix
Check Battery Protection Settings
Go to Settings → Battery and Device Care → Battery → More Battery Settings.
Turn off Protect Battery or Battery Charge Limit if enabled.
Restart Your Phone
Simple restart often resets charging logic.
Try a Different Charger & Cable
Use Samsung-certified charger and cable to rule out hardware issues.
Clear Cache Partition
Turn off phone → press Volume Up + Power + Bixby (varies by model) → select Wipe Cache Partition.
Safe Mode
Boot into Safe Mode to see if any app is blocking full charging.
Update Software
Go to Settings → Software Update → Download & Install.
Factory Reset (last resort)
Backup data → Settings → General Management → Reset → Factory Data Reset.
Battery Replacement
If battery health is low, visit a Samsung service center for replacement.
⚡ Tip: Often, the culprit is the "Protect Battery" feature, especially on newer Samsung phones. Turning it off usually allows charging to 100%.
That is true ! One of the things that you need to look out for in such a case is the battery. If the battery is damaged, the phone will not charge.