Has anyone else had an issue charging their phone with this unit? It seems like it won't charge the phone simply from the solar power converted.
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Ours seems to be fine, though we haven't used it for a while. We keep it in an east facing window.
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ChristopherThe nature of my problem was the new batteries that are been manufactured don't fit the radio and it did not recharge either!M. Schwab
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Hi Marie. With my phone I haven't had those kind of issues. The only problem I've faced is that the battery seems to last a lot less now (understandable, given the fact that the cellphone is a little old now) Did you try using another charger, cable or even a computer? If so, and the problem persists, it could be: 1. the battery or 2. the actual port of the phone. For #1 I've seen some batteries not that expensive in Amazon, but again, if the problem is #2 you may want to look for a technician or start searching for another phone. These things are sturdy, but unfortunately, nothing nowadays is designed to last more than 2-3 years. I'm sorry if I can't be more helpful. Bye.
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Sounds like a defective unit. I've been able to fully charge two Droid 4 mobile devices from almost dead- red battery meter 5%.
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yes, I did.. It only worked for me when I plugged the device in the outlet and charged my phone at the same time. Return it if it is still under warranty..
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Had the same problem......Try contacting the manufacture, I had no luck! So I charge the case then use it to charge the phone. Eventually the case started to heat up and drain the phone battery, instead of charging it. I finally gave up on it.
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I am currently trying to get it replaced because it stopped charging. Would recommend not getting the solar powered.
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The same thing happened when I had mine. When I put the battery in my phone it only was at 80% and would never fully charger. That being said I returned it.
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Agree with other 2, make sure it charged because that's how you turn it on. I've had no trouble with mine, works beautifully.
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it doesn't matter; just leave it in the sun to charge it! IF your unit won't charge from the sun, then there are 2 possibilities:1. your circuit board is faulty and you need to replace the whole unit.2. you live in a place with latitude above 41 degrees or so, so solar power DOES NOT WORK in the winter because the sun is too weak.Seriously though, it uses a pair of AA Nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries but THE UNIT IS SEALED so you can't really get to them.
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I have similar issue. Are you using a solar panel to charge your battery? I am calling their support desk tomorrow.
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I have had several issues with charging to date (1 year now). Most common is to start decreasing the battery level while plugged instead of increasing. In this case I wait until the battery goes to zero and then start charging. Another problem is that sometimes it just doesn't charge. In this case I press the charger more strongly and it works. In other words, I have been able to live with them, but these problems really upset me. I have also updated the firmware but then the battery started to decrease really fast while in use and I restored the original factory setup.
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I sent it back. It didn't charge my iPhone. I still have not found a solar charger that will do so. Sure would like to find one.
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I have three of these units and have had no problem. Try using another cable, most smart phones use the same connector for charging.
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The problem is that most likely the phone charger is a dumb straight, non terminating charger that is completely overcharging the eneloops. I really am annoyed at Panasonic for doing something in their phones such that a completed charged set of eneloops will show up as need to be charged. Stupid. I want to charge my eneloops in my own smart charger, not the dumb phone cradle chargers.
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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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I would definitely say that the unit or the battery you are trying to charge is defective. Mine gets warm, but not even close to frighteningly hot!
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That's a good question. I THINK it works by either charging the connected device from its battery, or by charging the battery. There's an on/off switch that powers the USB connection. So that's a way to differentiate this from a true solar charger. With this you can charge and store, with a solar charger you have to leave the device connected to the solar charger and in the sun to charge. I could be wrong about that. I may ahve to test that the next sunny day.