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How to Fix PS5 Controller Not Charging

In this guide, we will tell you how to fix the PS5 Controller not charging.

Among all the possible gaming platforms, one of the most popular is the PlayStation. And this is not surprising, because exclusive titles, such as Ghost of Tsushima, often appear on the console. What’s more, the next-gen PS5 console brings players an unforgettable gaming experience. However, of course, it is not perfect, especially its Controller. And in this guide, we will tell you how to fix the PS5 Controller not charging.

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How to Fix PS5 Controller Not Charging

PS5 is loved for many reasons. Some people like that the console runs absolutely any game and shows incredible graphical results. And some are just like the PS5 Controller with adaptive triggers. But unfortunately, a lot of players have started reporting that their PS5 Controller is not charging. And here are some ways to fix it.

The PS5 Controller cannot charge when the console is turned off. But you can go to Settings, then Power Saving and Features Available in Rest Mode. Then set Supply Power to USB Ports to Always.

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You should also try using a different USB port on the console. And don’t forget to check if your USB-C cable works. To do this, you can use a different Cable for the charging Controller, or try connecting your cable to another device.

Often, the Controller may not charge due to Bluetooth problems. Therefore, go to the settings and change the Communication Method of the Controller to Bluetooth. Then delete the Controller from the connected devices via Bluetooth and connect using the cable

Finally, you can try resetting the Controller. To do this, press the small button on the back panel. After that, you can try to charge the Controller, not from the Console. But if none of this helps, we recommend that you contact PlayStation Support.

That’s all you need to know about how to fix the PS5 Controller Not Charging. We hope our tips have helped you. And while you are here, take a look at our guide on how to Auto-Upload screenshots to Mobile on the PS5.

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