And it auto updates (and has since I got the phone new in 2023) even though I have that turned off! I don't want auto updates, before I research the update first. What is going on!
My wifeโs Galaxy S23 started having wired charging problems right after the November 2025 OneUI 7 update. Hereโs whatโs happening:
- Plugging in shows โSuper Fast Chargingโ for about 20โ30 seconds, then charging stops completely. - Unplugging/reโplugging repeats the same cycle. - Wireless charging works fine every time. - With Fast charging enabled in settings โ intermittent wired charging, then it drops. - With Fast charging disabled โ no wired charging at all.
Troubleshooting already done: - Cleared cache partition after the update. - Tried multiple Samsung OEM bricks (25W, 45W) and cables. - Tested thirdโparty PD chargers (Anker, Belkin). - Different outlets and surge protectors. - Ran Samsung Members Diagnostics โ says โcharger working correctly,โ but charging still fails. - Safe Mode test โ issue persists, so not appโrelated.
This isnโt isolated. Other users are reporting the same issue in multiple forums: - Samsung EU Community โ OneUI 7 S23U Charging Issues - XDA Forums โ Galaxy S23 OneUI 7 Charging Bug Reports - Reddit r/GalaxyS23 โ November Update Charging Problems
Itโs clear this is a software bug introduced by the November patch. Diagnostics saying โcharger working correctlyโ doesnโt change the fact that charging drops out. Charging is a core function โ waiting until the next monthly patch cycle is not acceptable. Samsung needs to acknowledge this regression and push a hotfix.
