Can you use your device while this is plugged in? IE, on a plane trip my Kindle HD is almost dead, I plugged this in and I'm all good?
248681
yes, u can use it but if its a big device like a kindle or an ipad it wont charge the battery, it just gives you enough energy to use it while plugged in.
248682
yes you can - however using the device while plugged into this will reduce the total charge in the Anker more quickly. no big deal
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Yes - you can use your device while this is plugged in. However, depending on your device and usage, this 5600 mAh unit may or may not charge it as fast as you are draining the battery. (Reading a book is probably fine, but playing games or watching video may only extend the time before you run out of juice.) You can get around that by simply recharging your device (Kindle HD) before it is almost dead. This Anker model is more for charging smartphones than tablets. You may want to consider the 10000mAh (or higher) models which are much better suited for recharging tablets. The 8400mAh model may also work for the Kindle Fire HD. Yes - you can use your device while this is plugged in. However, depending on your device and usage, this 5600 mAh unit may or may not charge it as fast as you are draining the battery. (Reading a book is probably fine, but playing games or watching video may only extend the time before you run out of juice.) You can get around that by simply recharging your device (Kindle HD) before it is almost dead. This Anker model is more for charging smartphones than tablets. You may want to consider the 10000mAh (or higher) models which are much better suited for recharging tablets. The... » Read More Yes - you can use your device while this is plugged in. However, depending on your device and usage, this 5600 mAh unit may or may not charge it as fast as you are draining the battery. (Reading a book is probably fine, but playing games or watching video may only extend the time before you run out of juice.) You can get around that by simply recharging your device (Kindle HD) before it is almost dead. This Anker model is more for charging smartphones than tablets. You may want to consider the 10000mAh (or higher) models which are much better suited for recharging tablets. The 8400mAh model may also work for the Kindle Fire HD. « Show Less
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Yes, you can use it while it's plugged in. I've done it with my iPad and my cell phone.
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Yes you can use the device while it's charging. It takes about 2 hours to charge a kindle fire (assuming the power-gen is fully charged). A great, useful, simple to operate gadget!!
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I use it on my Galaxy and it works great! Especially when you need that extra power. I say a lady using one at the airport and had to have one. Our plane was late and she talked for over an hour. I "overheard" her say to her friend that her phone was almost dead and then she remembered she had this in her backpack. It also work with my Kindle Fire too!
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I'm sorry to hear that. I've had no problems in charging either my original Kindle (one of the first models) or my Kindle Fire. If it doesn't charge anything else then it's not working correctly and should be exchanged. If the Kindle is the only thing that won't charge then I'd suggest asking Kindle tech support for assistance.
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The person I purchased this unit for, leaves it plugs in at all time. She unplug unit for several day while on vacation, and the battery died. So I suggest you leave unit plug in at all time to preserve the battery life.
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I agree with Bob. I recommend you send it back and get your money back. Get a Kindle Fire or something that isn't D2. Had mine less then 2 months and it went total blue screen (screen of death). It's not worth having. But if you insist on keeping it, you'll have to do a reset.
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I use mine with my Kindle and works great, It is loud and seems to stay charged for quite awhile.
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until you use it, i've waited 2 weeks before i use it and it was still fully charged. i use it for my phone and it charges quicker than my wall adapter. sometimes i change the phone mode to airplane mode and ti works even faster. i also use it for my kindle, but doesn't fully charge it.
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When mine died out on me the other day, I tried to plug it in and use it right away but it didn't work. When i let it charge for 10 minutes I was able to use it plugged in.
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No. Call amazon. I have had to return my kindle for the same reason. Try shutting it down completely, then start back up and plug back in. Hope it helps.
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Certain phones and tablets are labeled OTG (on the go) and can be used with external keyboards, thumb drives, etc. using that cable. A few devices aren't compatible as may be the case with your kindle. There may be a way to enable the OTG capability with a custom rom (aka jailbreaking) but this may end up voiding your warranty or "bricking" your device. There may be apps available in the Google play store to enable OTG or to trouble-shoot your tablet/phone but these don't work on all devices. YMMV
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Yes, you can use your Acer while connected to a power with full functionality. I always leave mine plugged in unless I am taking it in the field. It only takes approximately 2 hours to recharge or up to 4 hours if totally drained.
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It worked for me NOT plugged in. Try that. It is a terrific device. Make sure it is charged, then unplug and run it from the charged battery.
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I don't have Kindle. I think you can use it for devices that use 5v power. I use it to charge iphone, ipad, android smart phone. All work fine.
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No! This is a simple USB hub. It may not even provide enough power to charge a device connected through it. Connect your chargeable devices to your computer directly or use an external charger. I found that the Kindle charger works for my MP3 player but you use it at your own risk.
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Didn't try that myself, but it worked when I plugged it in. Use it while it charges...
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yea..the little birdies got me too. Turned out it wouldn't even hold a charge. I ended up calling Amazon..very helpful and thourough.l. Went through all the usual troubleshooting. New one is on the way. Hopefully the 3rd Kindle will be a charm.