Hi! If this unit is charging via the solar panel.. and I have my phone plugged into it.. will it continuously try to charge the phone?
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It might. I wouldn't do that. I'd just follow the instructions to first charge the batteries by crank or sunlight or putting new regular batteries in it...then...plug the device u want to charge into it. Hope that helps.
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In my experience, the charger is not powerful enough to charge a cell phone. My advice is to get a 5200 mAh battery and charge that either with a plug or a different solar panel. I actually ended up returning this one and never have found one I like.
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Dominic, Of all of the radios glowing points, charging a cell phone is not one of them. Now, if you needed to charge a dead phone in order to make a call, let say, an emergency, yes it can do that. Perhaps, if you started in the morn using the solar module to charge a phone, it would do a decent job by the time the sun went down. I like mine and I have, over the years, owned many different types, this one ranks high. I hope that my answer has helped you.
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Allow it to charge with the switch off for a few good sunny days, then try it. If that does not work I would return for a refund. I noticed that ours these not work on nights when the weather had been overcast during the day.
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No, it keeps charging just not at as high of a rate. At least that is what I understand of the red light's variable intensity that shows that the unit is charging.
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Answer below is correct. Turn phone on landscape mode and it will charge fine.
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The plug-in charger only puts out 2 amps. If your solar panel USB port has similar output there should not be a problem.
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Before you return, try resting it by a window to charge the solar cells. I have found that if I don't use it for a while it may not come on until it gets a few minutes "in the sun". I think that it should not do that but after 10-15 minutes it was functioning, and for weeks.
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I think the instruction said something about how the solar charger will not charge the battery, just allow you to use it while it was shining. You might check online for the instruction Manual.
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no. when it's charging, it doesn't transmitting or receiving. No. it doesn't work on continuous power. I didn't realized before I bought it. You are smart to ask before purchasing...
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I found that to be normal though I have no background in electronics I did not have a problem because it does everything that was claimed. Another thing is that if it is close to discharge the solar voltaics will not charge it to 100%. It is best to charge it up if you are away from electricity with solar before you get to a total discharge....
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Yes, your phone will act as if it is plugged in to a normal phone charger when connected to this device. You will be able to continue using your phone while it is charging off this device.
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This unit does not charge via solar power for me. However, it is a very good portable charger when plugged in and left to charge. It will charge your devices very close to, if not at, 100% if plugged in.
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As like anything else that doesn't have an auto shut-off, Yes, it will continue to use Power while charging at the same time!Always remember to turn it off!It will still charge, but, it'll take quite a bit longer with it on than off!I hope this clears things up for you.
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Good question, I tried to charge mine using solar recently and they did not charge . I have been very busy recently and haven't had a chance to figure out what is wrong
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Debra - on mine, the solar panel needs to be in unobstructed sunlight or the charging indicator will not light. Are you sure your power source from the vehicle is active or hot?
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Hello, Just to inform you, it is best if you purchase a power pack battery to charge with the solar panel. When I've used the solar direct to my phone, it short circuited my phone (zapped it, where my phone does not work). Hope this helped you... Good luck.