Does charging it with the Micro USB also charge your installed iPhone? Or do they need to be charged separately?
1767898
Hi, the micro USB charges your phone as well, and you use it for sync, no need to take the phone out at all.
696176
first charge the external battery then when fully charged,attach to iphone.i dont recommend this product.cable doesnt stay still ,so iphone wont get charged.
933017
You can charge via USB with its microUSB port. What I prefer to do is to use an Apple iPhone charger to trickle charge it slowly, or the larger, 2 amp iPad charger when I predict I'll need it sooner rather than later. Hope this answer helps.
1215817
No, it does need to be charged when you first get it and as it completes a few charges on your device.
1060404
This unit is micro USB only for the mounting slot. The other USB inputs on the side of the device will charge and sync your iPhone just like the mounting slot but you will be unable to mount it in the upright position.
1804913
Use the 'USB to Iphone' cord you already have to charge your phone. Fully charge the portable battery then insert the USB end into the portable battery and the other end to your phone. Wallah...
138205
I charge it with my wall iPhone charger as it has a removable connection. I've also charged it from my Mac
47665
The case comes charged. When you want to charge your phone you put the case on and press the silver button and dots will light up when theres no more dots you put the case on charge with the regular iPhone charger.
1050568
Hi, it would only charge iPhones with lightning connector if you get an adapter from Apple, I belive those cost $19 or $29, hope this helps �
2269543
you use your iphone charger- for example you charge the battery pack (anker astro mini)with its enclosed charger- then you use your charging cable that came with your iphone, plugging USB into battery pack and other end into phone- hope that makes sense
1299491
Since it's meant to be an 'universal' car kit, it comes with micro-usb connector to charge the phone. In order to charge your iPhone you'll need a Lightning to micro-USB adapter, so you can plug the micro-usb cable from the car kit into the adapter, and the adapter in the iPhone.
1410887
I have been using one *heavily* for one year (purchased from Brookstone). Here's how the use and charging works: When using your phone, power is pulled first from the external battery. When the charge on the external battery is depleted, power is then drawn from your iPhone battery. When charging, it is the reverse: Plug the microUSB plug into the Maxboost case and your iPhone battery is charged first, and when it reaches 100%, charging of the external battery begins. Hope this helps.
1767931
The charger comes with a cord that that has a usb on one end and a micro usb on the other. The micro usb goes into the battery and the usb can either go into a computer, or is you have one of those iPhone charger cords, just plus the usb into the cube that goes into a wall plug. There are indicator lights that will tell you when the charge is complete.
1210748
As far as I can figure out the cord is simply to charge it w your computer. You have to add your own cord to charge your iPhone.
587439
If attached by way of USB or AC Adapter, the case and iPhone will charge together. My unit has served me well, good luck.
1852572
it chargers via micro usb cable which mine did NOT include. the battery works great tho. remember to remove it if not in regular use.
1099488
Yes it does charge the iPhone 5, I have an adapter to micro USB and together they work wonders The charger charges the iPhone faster than when connected to an outlet.