Can I charge my phone with it and keep it plugged to an outlet at the same time?
1984450
You can charge your phone and charge the Rukus at the same time. That's because the phone will charge via the USB port while the Ruckus charges via a different micro USB port. Please note my Ruckus did not come with an adapter to charge via an outlet, only a micro USB cable. I use my computer or my iPhone adapter in the wall attached to the micro USB port. This charging function is very cool - on a recent hiking trip to Utah's canyon lands I used my iPhone with a GPS app for tracking our path and attaching photos to the exact position on the path. If you have an iPhone you know that kills the iPhone battery quickly. So I kept the Ruckus in my backpack and used it to charge the iPhone in my pocket when the battery ran low. Voila! I had nearly unlimited iPhone power and tunes when I returned to camp. Digging my Rugged Ruckus...
1984451
I have tried it with two cables plugged in and mine will not do both at the same time.
1456103
yes it can be used while it is charging, if it is on and synced before you plug it in to charge, then you will have to turn it on and re-sync after you plug it in, As pluging it in to power will turn it off. But once it is charging and the power is on and it is synced it will work fine and charge at the same time.
1671734
No, that would be a function of the unit being charged, but I'm not sure there is a danger of overcharging with phones, etc. This unit is not as strong and , therefore, as fast as your regular USB cable from a wall plug.
319823
Yes, it can charge both devices at the same time. I don't have any information, though, about charging rates in that situation.
828068
Yes, both ports can be used at the same time or separately to charge android devices.
1738236
You can't charge both at the same time so the best way is to have your phone inside the case and charge it while it is there. Then, once it's fully charged then the case will be charged automatically.
902703
Yes I would recommend a voltage converter. The plug is fine to charge your phone but if you have something with higher voltage like a hair dryer or straightener you will need the converter for sure.
1043446
You can charge both at the same time, but its better if you do it separately
1151044
Not sure what you mean. I never tried plugging the battery pack into an outlet and at the same time plug the phone into the device if that's what you mean. I guess you could do that but it might explode (joking). Whenever I wanted to charge both when only one outlet was available, I used an extension cord and 2 adapters and 2 USB cords. Anyway, I found this battery pack and the meanings of the various light display configurations and the instructions a bit complex and vague at the same time. I had to keep the directions handy. I replaced it with a sleek model by Royal I saw at a wholesale club. It is less bulky (slimmer & longer), simple to operate and aesthetically pleasing. Not sure what you mean. I never tried plugging the battery pack into an outlet and at the same time plug the phone into the device if that's what you mean. I guess you could do that but it might explode (joking). Whenever I wanted to charge both when only one outlet was available, I used an extension cord and 2 adapters and 2 USB cords. Anyway, I found this battery pack and the meanings of the various light display configurations and the instructions a bit complex and vague at the same time. I had to keep the directions handy. I replaced it with a sleek model by Royal I saw at a wholesale... » Read More Not sure what you mean. I never tried plugging the battery pack into an outlet and at the same time plug the phone into the device if that's what you mean. I guess you could do that but it might explode (joking). Whenever I wanted to charge both when only one outlet was available, I used an extension cord and 2 adapters and 2 USB cords. Anyway, I found this battery pack and the meanings of the various light display configurations and the instructions a bit complex and vague at the same time. I had to keep the directions handy. I replaced it with a sleek model by Royal I saw at a wholesale club. It is less bulky (slimmer & longer), simple to operate and aesthetically pleasing. « Show Less
1117667
If you plug the unit into a wall outlet, I think that you should be able to charge it and charge your phone.
247666
Yes you can charge both the device and phone at the same time. The charging device will take prority during charge if the phones battery is low.
1490795
Yes, you can use the charger and cable you already have for your phone. It's usually really slow when you charge using a computer vs the wall outlet.
2181027
Yes you can plug it into the wall. Also you can plug your phone into the charger and charge them simultaneously.
981608
I am sure you can but I prefer not to do that. If I have a plug for mycharge then I should be able to directly plug my phone into the wall.
446531
If you like, when connected to your usb cord you can charge both,the phone and the backup system. I love mines,and i never leave home with out it.
2167499
Yes it can do both simultaneously. You can charge multiple devices and plug this power bank cable into AC outlet for charging the device itself.
626697
You can use both ports ... I have had 2 phones charging before at the same time