Will the flap covering the charging port eventually bend the charger/damage the phone's charging port? When I plug the phone in, the flap covering the charging port puts pressure on the charger. Is this potentially harmful? null

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TechGuru · Accepted Answer

The short answer is yes.

Depending on how resilient the make of your phone is the run-way for how long have visible signs of wear and tear will take differs, however, it will have an effect. 

The annoying nuance of these cases are this has been a known fact for a very long time and many cases in the past have tried to remedy this by adding a sort of extendable thread that allows this part to be pulled in and out so the pressure isn't just directly transferred the the charger port board soldering. 

This will cause the not so mysterious and very common, 'My phone will only charge if my charger is at a specifc angle' issue that plauges many, once again not the only cause, but contributes to and for many is the sole cause.

The solution being, either do not buy cases that have this piece, take of your phone case when you looking to charge your phone for large periods of time, or, if your phone allows, look into getting a wireless charger station.

LBOOGIE · Answer

I havent had any issues with the flap on the charging port putting pressure on my device. If that's the only qualm you have then use a wireless charging pad and you're golden!!

Czar · Answer

Imo no . You also have the option to charge wirelessly.

BestBuyaHolic · Answer

I have had my Lifeproof Next case on my note 9 for 3 months now and have not had any issues.

Brandon · Answer

Not at all. Great case overall.

Lumberjack93 · Answer

No. It a soft rubber

Czar · Answer

I use wireless charging.i dont think there is enough tension in the flap to do that. But not a worry for me

Larry · Answer

No it folds out of the way.

Tommy · Answer

In short. Yes.

“Will the flap covering the charging port eventually bend the charger/damage the phone's charging port? When I plug the phone in, the flap covering the charging port puts pressure on the charger. Is this potentially harmful?”

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