You can charge your Pixel phone wirelessly or with a USB-C cable. You can also know when your phone is charging and how to use Adaptive Charging for Pixel 4 and later.
Check your battery level
- Open your phone’s Settings app.
- Tap Battery.
How to 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 spot where it won’t get too hot. Learn how to keep your Pixel phone cool.
How to charge your Pixel phone quickly
Important: All Pixel phones can charge with USB-C cables. For best results, use the power adapter that comes with some phones, like Pixel 5a (5G).
- Use a wall outlet as a power source. Other power sources, like laptops, can charge more slowly.
- You can use your phone while charging. To charge faster, don't use it while charging.
How to charge your Pixel phone wirelessly
Important: Wireless charging is available on Pixel 3 and later devices, excluding Pixel 3a, 4a, 4a 5G, 5a, and 6a.
- Check your device compatibility.
- Choose a compatible wireless charger.
- Make sure you’re using a Qi 1.x-certified wireless charger or Pixel Stand compatible with your device. Learn how to charge your phone with a Pixel Stand.
- Qi is a registered trademark of Wireless Power Consortium Inc.
- MagSafe wireless chargers aren't compatible nor certified to work with Pixel devices.
- Wireless chargers support different wattage outputs. Higher wattage generally means faster charging but your device must also support the higher speed. For more info check the “Battery and charging” section for your device in Pixel phone hardware tech specs.
- Make sure you’re using a Qi 1.x-certified wireless charger or Pixel Stand compatible with your device. 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 a compatible one or use a built-in wireless charger such as those available in cars.
- Make sure to place the charger on a stable surface, free from any metal objects or magnetic materials that could interfere with charging.
For optimal wireless charging:
- Remove cases: Remove your phone case if you experience slow or interrupted charging. Thick or metallic cases, including cases with alignment magnets or stickers with ring holders can affect charging speeds or hinder wireless charging altogether.
- Avoid movement: Try not to move or use your device excessively while it's charging wirelessly, as this can disrupt the connection.
- Keep it cool: Avoid charging in extremely hot environments (including direct sunlight) as this can affect battery and charging performance. If possible, ensure you have cool and adequate airflow, especially when in a vehicle.
Tip: Your phone can charge faster when the battery is low because the battery can accept a higher charging current, allowing it to replenish energy more quickly.
Wireless Charging on Pixel 9 Pro FoldTo better visualize the position of the charging coil, refer to the diagram below:
Know when your phone is charging
Important: Make sure your phone's ring sound is turned on. Learn how to change your phone volume.
- Open your phone's Settings app.
- Tap Sound & vibration.
- Turn on Charging sounds and vibration.
- The charging indicator will illuminate and your phone will vibrate when you plug in your phone or place it on a wireless charger.
How to use Charging optimization
You can prolong your battery's lifespan with Charging optimization. By learning your charging habits, your phone minimizes 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
Charging optimization.
- Turn on Use charging optimization.
- If you want to charge your phone’s battery to only 80%, tap Limit to 80%.
- If you want to finish charging to 100% right before you normally unplug, tap Adaptive Charging.
Your Pixel can prolong the life of the battery by learning your charging habits and by fully charging before you need to use it. When you charge your phone for a long time or overnight, Adaptive Charging may turn on to charge to 100% one hour before you unplug.
This feature works on the following phones:
- Pixel 4: Turns on when you charge your phone between 9 PM and 4 AM with an active alarm set for 3–10 AM. Learn how to set an alarm on your device.
- Pixel 4a and later, including Fold: Adaptive Charging learns from your charging habits. If a long charging session is predicted, it may still turn on aside from the above mentioned condition.
Tips:
- This feature needs about 14 days to learn your charging habits. If your charging habits vary, like when you travel, Adaptive Charging may not turn on.
- When Adaptive Charging is turned on, a notification displays the time your battery will be fully charged.
To turn off Adaptive Charging:
- Open your phone’s Settings app.
- Tap Battery
- Turn off Use charging optimization.
- Open your phone’s Settings app.
- Tap Battery
- Turn on Charging optimization.
- Tap Limit to 80%.
Charging tips
Which power adapters & cables to use for your Pixel phone?Important: To charge your phone with a USB-A power adapter, use a USB-C to USB-A cable. This charges your phone more slowly than USB-C.
- Pixel phones use USB-C with USB 2.0 power adapters and cables.
- For power adapters, you can use:
- Google 30W or 45W USB-C power adapter.
- Any Programmable Power Supply (PPS) power adapter rated for 30W or more.
- Other USB Power Delivery (PD) adapters rated for 15W or more.
- Only Pixel 9 Pro XL can charge up to more than 30W.
- Other cables and power adapters might not work with Pixel phones and charging speed may vary depending on the charger and cable used.
If you get a “Check charging accessory” notification, your cable or USB power adapter may not be supported by your phone or is damaged. This results in your phone to charge very slowly or to not charge at all.
To fix the problem, try charging with a compatible cable and charger. Learn which power adapter and cable to use to charge your phone.
Important: Battery Share is available on Pixel 5 and later devices, excluding Pixel 6a, Pixel 7a, Pixel 8a, Pixel Fold, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold.
Use Battery Share to wirelessly charge Qi-certified phones or accessories like Pixel Buds. To use this feature, 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.
Technical notes
- If you want to remove the battery, we suggest that you take it to an authorized repair service provider. We don’t recommend that you remove the battery yourself.
- Power adapters vary by country or region.
Still have issues with your Pixel phone?
- 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’s camera, you can post questions on the Google Pixel Help Community or the Pixel Tablet Help Community.