You can charge your Pixel phone wirelessly or with a USB-C cable.
Check your battery level
- Open your phone’s Settings app.
- Tap Battery.
Charge your Pixel phone with a cable
- In the port at the bottom of your phone, plug either end of the USB-C cable.
- Plug the other end of the cable into the power adapter.
- Plug your power adapter into a power outlet.
Tip:Make sure your phone is in a cool spot where it won’t get too hot. Learn how to keep your Pixel phone from feeling too warm or hot .
Charge your Pixel phone fast
Important:All Pixel phones can charge with USB-C cables.
- Use a wall outlet. Other power sources like laptops can sometimes charge slower.
- You can use your phone while it's charging, but to charge faster, limit usage.
- Use a power adapter that’s compatible with your Pixel phone like the Google 45W USB-C Power Charger or the Pixel Flex Dual Port 67W USB-C Fast Charger.
Tip:If your phone doesn’t charge, learn how to fix a Pixel phone that won't charge or turn on .
Charge your Pixel phone wirelessly
Important:Wireless charging is available on Pixel 3 and later, except Pixel 3a, Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a (5G), Pixel 5a, and Pixel 6a.
Wireless charging on Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL & Pixel 10 Pro FoldImportant:The Pixel 10 series won’t charge wirelessly with the Pixel Stand 1st gen or 2nd gen.
The Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold support Qi2. Qi2 is a magnetic charging technology that works across different manufacturers. This makes charging seamless and reliable. The magnets make sure that your phone and accessory are always aligned for the best charging experience.
- Choose a wireless charger that works with your phone.
- For the fastest wireless charging speeds, make sure your wireless charger is Qi2-certified like the Pixelsnap Charger. Learn how to charge your phone with a Pixelsnap Charger .
- Qi is a registered trademark of Wireless Power Consortium Inc. To confirm that your charger is officially Qi-certified, search for it in the Wireless Power Consortium Product Database
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- For Qi2 compatibility, make sure the product's version number in the database starts with a 2 or 2.0.
- Tips:
- Older Qi chargers like Qi1.x will still work but they'll charge your phone slower at up to 5W.
- If you experience issues with your car's wireless charger, learn how to troubleshoot in-vehicle wireless charging issues .
- Use a power adapter that’s compatible with your phone like the Google 45W USB-C Power Charger or the Pixel Flex Dual Port 67W USB-C Fast Charger.
- Make sure the power adapter is plugged into a working power outlet.
- To charge faster, use a proper power outlet instead of a laptop USB-C port.
- Make sure your phone case is compatible with Qi2 charging.
Tip:If your case doesn't support Qi2, take it off as it might affect charging. - If your phone gets too warm, it might pause charging to protect your battery.
Tip:Charging starts again when your phone cools down. - Just like your Pixel, wireless chargers also support different power outputs. Higher wattage usually means faster charging but your phone must also support the higher speed. To know more about your Pixel’s supported wattage, check the “Battery and charging” section for your phone in Pixel phone hardware tech specs .
Important:Wireless charging isn’t available on Pixel 3a, Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a (5G), Pixel 5a (5G), and Pixel 6a.
- Check if your phone supports this feature.
- Choose a wireless charger that works with your phone.
- Make sure that you use a Qi 1.x wireless charger or a Pixel Stand that works with your phone. Learn how to charge your phone with a Pixel Stand
.
- Qi is a registered trademark of Wireless Power Consortium Inc. To confirm that your charger is officially Qi certified, search for it in the Wireless Power Consortium Product Database .
- MagSafe wireless chargers don’t work with Pixel 9a and earlier phones.
- Wireless chargers support different power outputs. Higher wattage usually means faster charging but your phone must also support the higher speed. To know more about your Pixel’s supported wattage, check the “Battery and charging” section for your phone in Pixel phone hardware tech specs .
- Make sure that you use a Qi 1.x wireless charger or a Pixel Stand that works with your phone. Learn how to charge your phone with a Pixel Stand
.
- Set up your wireless charger.
- Plug your wireless charger into a wall outlet using the provided adapter or any adapter that works with your phone. You can also use a built-in wireless charger like those available in cars.
- Put the charger on a stable surface. Keep it away from metal or magnets as these can affect charging.
For the best wireless charging experience:
- Remove cases:If you experience slow or unsteady charging, take off your phone case. Thick or metallic cases like those with magnets or ring holders can affect charging or stop it completely.
- Do not move your phone:Try not to move or use your phone too much while charging wirelessly. This can break the connection.
- Keep it cool:Avoid charging in very hot places like under direct sunlight. This can affect the battery and charging performance.
- Make sure there’s enough cool air around it, especially when in a vehicle.
Important:Pixel 9 Pro Fold doesn't support the Pixel Stand due to the position of the wireless charging coil, but it supports other Q1.x wireless chargers. To make sure that you’ve correctly placed your phone on a wireless charger that works with it, check your phone’s charging indicator.
To know where the charging coil is, refer to the gray circle on the image below:
Know when your phone is charging
Important:Make sure your phone's ring sound is on. Learn how to change volume, sound, and vibrate settings on your Pixel phone .
- Open your phone's Settings app.
- Tap Sound & vibration.
- Turn on Charging sounds and vibration.
- When you plug in your phone or place it on a wireless charger, the charging indicator lights up and your phone vibrates.
Set up customizations
How to use Charging optimizationYou can make your battery last longer with Charging optimization. By learning your charging habits, your phone lessens the time it spends fully charged. You can also limit charging to 80%.
To turn on Charging optimization:
- Open your phone’s Settings app.
- Tap Battery
Battery health
- Turn on Use charging optimization.
When you’ve turned it on, choose a setting:
- Adaptive Charging:To optimize battery health while charging to 100%, tap this option.
- This setting completes charging right before you typically unplug, so your phone isn’t at 100% for a long time. This can strain the battery long term.
- This feature needs about 14 days to learn your charging habits. If your charging habits become different like when you travel, Adaptive Charging may not turn on.
- When Adaptive Charging is turned on, a notification shows the time your battery will be fully charged.
- Limit to 80%:To prioritize the long-term health of your battery, tap this option.
- This setting is ideal if you usually end the day with some charge left.
- When you need longer battery life, turn this option off. Your phone then reaches a full 100% charge.
Tip:To keep its battery capacity readings accurate, your Pixel needs to fully charge at every 10th cycle. This applies even if you have the “Limit to 80%” option turned on. To finish the process, leave your phone plugged in for at least 30 minutes after the screen shows 100%. Learn more about the cycle count .
When your phone is charging with a Pixelsnap Charger or Pixel Stand 1st and 2nd gen and you’re not using it, you can make a custom screen saver to show:
- A clock
- Your photos
- Home controls
To use this feature:
- Open your phone’s Settings app.
- Tap Display & touch
- Turn on Use screen saver.
- Choose the settings you want.
Tip:If you have a Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, or Pixel 10 Pro Fold, you’ll get a set up message the first time you charge with a Pixelsnap Charger.
Charging tips
Which cables & power adapters to use for your Pixel phone?- For cables, you can use:
- USB-C to USB-C cable
- USB-A to USB-C cable
- Use this when you charge your phone with a USB-A power adapter. This charges your phone slower than a USB-C power adapter with a USB-C cable.
- For power adapters, you can use:
- A Google 30W, 45W, or 67W USB-C Fast Charger.
- Any Programmable Power Supply (PPS) power adapter rated for 30W or more.
- Other USB Power Delivery (PD) adapters rated for 15W or more.
- The Pixel 9 Pro XL, Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold can charge up to 30W or more. Learn more about Pixel phone hardware tech specs .
- Other cables and power adapters might not work with Pixel phones. Charging speed may change depending on the charger and cable you use.
Tip:If your phone doesn’t charge, learn how to fix a Pixel phone that won't charge or turn on .
If you get a “Check charging accessory” notification, it means your cable or USB power adapter may not be supported by your phone or it might be broken. This can make your phone charge very slowly or not charge at all.
To fix this, try charging with a cable and charger that works with your phone. Learn which cables and power adapters to use for your Pixel phone .
Important:Battery Share is available on Pixel 5 and later except Pixel 6a, Pixel 7a, Pixel 8a, Pixel Fold, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold.
Use Battery Share to wirelessly charge phones or accessories like Pixel Buds that support Qi. To do this, place your accessory or other phone on the back of your Pixel phone. Learn how to charge other devices with Pixel .
Tip:To charge wirelessly with Battery Share, your phone needs to have enough battery level.
After a while, your Pixel phone's battery performance may decline because of how you use it, the temperature, and its age. To help the battery last longer, some Pixel phones may automatically adjust their charging to manage device and battery temperatures. Sometimes, this can cause slower charging.
Technical notes
- If you want to remove the battery, it's best to take it to an authorized repair partner . We do not recommend that you take the battery out yourself.
- Power adapters differ by country or region.
When to contact support
- If your phone won't charge, turn on, or has other power-related issues, contact us .
- For possible solutions to other issues with your phone, you can post questions on the Google Pixel Help Community or the Pixel Tablet Help Community .
