Is the USB capable of charging a phone or tablet? Or is it just for input?
1490549
Hi Tim W. It is just an imput that is connected to the rear usb of a radio, but it all depends on the radio you are using. Some Radios are capable of charging a device others not. In my case I just use it for playing music stored on a usb flash drive.
1490550
Depends on what you hook it up to. It is basically just an USB extension cord.
1490551
The unit had problems reading my iPhone. Winded up buying a 10 ft cord from Apple.
66628
Yes, I use it to charge my Android and other devices with the USB power cord. It's so simple to use and easy to carry in a backpack or purse. Go for it!
1464168
No, but you can use most of AC charger that has USB. I am using AC charger for tablet.
258144
Works with all standardized Micro-USB mobile phone / Tablet, for Data and charge only
1023485
The answer is Yes. I have a current meter and I have tested it. The port can charge the tablets but slow, and the input current is around 900mA.
1389836
The usb port is output power only. It will charge cell phones, mp3 players and other devices that use a usb to charge. So the answer to your question is no.
1084622
The USB port is used for any extra device you would like to charge. I use mine to charge my ipad while my phone and case are charging all at the same time. I love it!!
995703
The micro USB port is for powering/charging. If you plug in an external hard drive (I tried this with a friend's) it won't work unless you have one that's at least the 2.1 amp variety (a tablet usually requires at least 2.1 amps to charge). In this case, you may think it's not working but most of the current is powering the external hard drive so there isn't enough to actually charge your phone. I found that I had to plug the charger to the device 1st, then the device to the phone to get it to power/charge.
423991
I use it to charge my cell phone without any problems, so far. I have no reason to think it wouldn't work for other usb charging devices since they're maximum power usage would be similar.
1974193
Yes, underneath the grey rectangle on the black box with the wires coming out of it is a USB port. I used it to charge my Galaxy s3 etc. It is slow however. I think next time I may use it to charge a battery pack and then use the battery pack to recharge my gear.
1803138
No, it is either Bluetooth or audio headphone jack inputs. The USB port is for charging only.
1899509
Nit sure I understand the question but yes there is a USB port but that is not a power supply to the device is to charge your phone or other device
1057358
It's good for reading the devices plugged in - will not charge the tablet. Can charge a phone if plugged into this device and then into the tablet. (at least in my case, it charged a nexus 4 while plugged into the tablet). I wouldn't recommend unless your last resort, otherwise your tablet is then dead.
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As far as I can tell, you can charge anything that uses a USB charger. I have charges an iPad on it with no problem.
50361
It has a place to insert a USB device, but when I plugged my iPhone into it, nothing happened. So, either it's defective or it doesn't have what it takes to charge the phone. I also tried my Nexus tablet and it didn't send a charge.
1189003
I am not quite sure what the question is asking. This unit is a source of power for all devices with a micro-USB connector through which they are charged and certainly Android based smartphones and tablets can be charged this way.
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It is mini USB, any Samsung/LG phone charger would work. I use my Google Nexus 5 (LG phone) charger with it.