How To Fix Razer Kishi Not Charging Smartphone?- 5 Fixes!

Razer Kishi takes the smartphone gaming experience to the next level. It gives a similar experience to Nintendo Switch on your Android or iPhone.

Recently, I encountered a charging problem with my Razer Kishi 2 on OnePlus 9 Pro. It won’t charge my smartphone whenever I hook a USB C cable to Razer Kishi.

It was annoying because I wanted to play games on my smartphone. So, I searched the internet and found that many other smartphone users face similar problems.

I tried a few hits and trials and found a temporary solution. If your Razer Kishi is not charging your smartphone, this guide is helpful for you.

Contents

1 How To Fix Razer Kishi Not Charging Android
2 Conclusion

How To Fix Razer Kishi Not Charging Android

Razer Kishi is available for both Android and iPhone. If you’re facing a charging problem with your Android smartphone, you can try this fix-

Remove Razer Kishi from your smartphone and hook the charging cable to Kishi’s USB port. Now, connect the Kishi to your smartphone, and it’ll charge.

This is a bit weird and painful, but it worked every time. You can continue playing games, and your smartphone will charge.

You can try some other solutions to fix the Razer Kishi charging issue.

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1. Restart Your Phone

If you ever face a charging problem, restart your smartphone and connect the charger again.

Restarting fixes all minor software glitches, and your phone will start charging.

Also Read: How To Charge Nintendo Switch without Dock

2. Update Software

Outdated software could be another reason your Razer Kishi is not charging the smartphone. First, update your smartphone software and then the Razer Kishi controller firmware.

When I explored the OnePlus forum, I found many users are facing this problem with OxygeonOS 11, which was resolved on OxygeonOS 12.

So, go to Settings and About Phone and check if any software update is available. Install the latest software and reboot your phone.

Also Read: How To Fix Nintendo Switch Not Charging

3. Change the Default USB Configuration

Change your Default USB Configuration from the developer settings and configure it to “Charging Phone Only.”

Follow these steps to change the Default USB Configuration-

Go to Settings.
Tap on About Phone.
Tap on Software Information.

Tap on Build Number several times until you see Developer mode has been enabled.
Go back and tap on Developer Options.
Scroll down and turn off USB Debugging.

Go to Networking, change the Default USB Configuration, and set it to Charging Only.

4. Try a New Charger

Try a new charger if your phone is still not charging via the Razer Kishi controller.

You can use a power bank or laptop USB hub to check whether the problem is resolved.

Also Read: How To Fix PS4 Controller Not Charging

5. Contact Customer Support

If you tried all the above solutions, but the charging problem is not resolved, contact Razer’s customer support. If there is any manufacturing defect, they will replace your unit.

Also Read: How To Fix Xbox One Controller Not Charging

Conclusion

The charging problem will be resolved if you follow the solutions mentioned above. If that doesn’t work, test it on another smartphone. If Razer Kishi doesn’t charge on other smartphones also, contact the Razer support team and ask for a replacement.

Also Read: How To Fix Xbox 360 Controller Not Charging