Does this item charge the iPhone on it's own (acts as an external battery), or must it be connected to a computer to charge?
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This is a super compact CABLE, so no battery is contained in it. You will need to provide outside power source In order to charge the mobile device.
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There's a USB port to plug in the iPhone adaptor. The cord that comes with it is to charge the device itself.
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yes, IF you are connected via usb to a AC outlet........njot to the computer. The charger for a iphone/ipad works great.
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Hi Pauline. It comes with several attachments and can be charged in a regular outlet. Once charged, I used it several times to charge my iphone without recharging the Anker. The attachments are there to use with an iphone or a computer. It really did work great!
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It only connects via 3mm (headphone jack) so only for audio transfer, not USB, which would charge battery. This does not charge your iPhone or iPod.
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I charge mine with the cord that came with it, it plugs into a regular electrical outlet but you could also use the cord to charge on the computer too. I use the electrical outlet..
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As long as the power cable is plugged in, it *should* charge. When not plugged in to my computer, my USB headphones do not power on; though this could be because they require drivers to work. It does charge my phone without being connected to my PC, though.
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You need to have the cord for your phone and a universal wall outlet. I believe you can charge it on the computer, but I'm not 100% sure
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no you need your own cord to charge from device to iPhone, it comes with a cord to charge the product though.
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This is only a USB cable, not an acutual charger by itself. You just use this to connect your phone to the computer. It is not a portable charger, the name is misleading.
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It can be connected to a computer with the auxiliary cable, or via bluetooth. It comes with a microusb cable that can either be used for charging through a computer or by using any other micro usb charger from a cellphone.
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No, an external battery isn't needed. Anything that gives off power and has a usb connection will work. A computer, gaming console, the wall adapter for your iPhone charger.
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The cord it comes with is for charging the external battery. I have a iPhone 5s that uses a lightning cable you have to use your own. � hope that helps.
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I've never tried that, so I'm not sure. However, it has the ability to plug into an electrical outlet which I assume would give it the power to charge electronics on its own, without being connected to the computer. It might be worth checking with the manufacturer, if possible.
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The battery doesn't come with a iPhone charging cable - but it will charge an iPhone if you bring your own cable.
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I've used it to charge my iPhone several times with no problems. The cord it comes with is for charging the charger itself. You will need your phones USB cord to charge your phone.
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It has a USB standard port like you would find on a computer and it also has a mini USB port on it. I have an iPhone and just plug the charging cable into the standard USB port like you would find on your computer and it does the job.