Can the travel charger, when unplugged from AC and loaded with a charged battery, be used to charge a device attached to the USB port?
335676
I did try doing just what you described because that sounded like a really nice feature if it would work. UNfortunately, no you cannot use a charged battery in the charger to power another device.
335677
That is an interesting proposal of using a charged battery in the charger to try to charge another device using the attached USB port. I have never tried it. Reviewing the manual, it only talks about using the USB port as a power source from computer to charge the battery in the charger but not the other way round. Do not know the answer. You may call Anker yourself. 1 800 988 7973
2084285
No, you have to plug it in the charge it, but then you unplug it when you use it.
1264080
As long as the plug for the devices can convert the voltage, the plug can work for any device. I used my iPhone plug to charge other devices that enabled USB connections, but the travel plug wouldn't support USB connection alone.
373245
It shoThe rechargeable battery will charge and work while in the the charging dock. I believe the battery bypasses the ac port.
146801
Yes. I have had it plugged into a wall outlet and used the charger at the same time.
2057250
Unfortunately not. It's only for charging portable devices like cell phones, tablets, and any other devices that charge via a USB port.
1140944
Cannot say, never tried it that way, always used it charged but not plugged in.
1662265
In a word, no. You can charge it with the usb port or a usb port charger you may already have for similar devices
513561
Be careful though; Lugulake in an email informed that it's not advised to use it in this manner when the battery in the charger is fully charged as it will likely affect the battery pack life. I've been using it both ways (portable charger and wall connected) sofar with no issues.
28636
This device is charged by using a wallplug. It has an assortment of plug adapters so that it can be charged when traveling overseas.
488536
I never thought to try that, but I don't see why it wouldn't work. It's a standard USB plug, so anything would plug into it. Would certainly be handy when travelling!
1554719
Yes you can but, if you are using a wall charger to charge the portable, you should probably use the wall charger to charge your unit instead because it would be faster. And it wouldn't drain the life of the portable battery either.
1191289
No, the device charges with a micro-USB, icluded. The other end IS USB so if you want to charge AC you will need a USB to AC adapter.
1941608
Probably not. I have not tested it that way but I left mine unplugged, did not use it for 4 days and it was almost dead when I tried to use it. However it does recharge really fast. I plugged it in and an hour later it seem to have a full charge. I use this little device daily so I just leave it plugged in. Maybe just plug it in an hour before you need it and use it that way.
1413727
I cant see why not. I personally havnt done that myself. All USB chargers send out a 5volt charge. So given its a car charger or laptop...still the same.
1734231
Can use the A/C adapter instead of batteries. Have not tried to power it with just the USB, but it might work.
931894
If the adapter has the attachment needed and the voltage selector has the amount of power required. it can be used to charge with an external battery.