How does it get charged? Does it charge the same time the iPhone is getting charged?
816869
It gets charged using the IPhone charger. If u charge while the IPhone is in it, it will charge the IPhone first and once it's fully charged then the case will start to charge.
816870
It charges with the apple lightning charger. But won't charge both at the same time.
816871
Yes it does charge while your phone is charging... I only used it for less than a month and it stopped charging. I changed cables etc and nothing helped. Thanks to goo practices by Amazon I was able to return it for a refund and I got a similar product called Mophie. Had it for six months now and it works great. There is one drawback to Mophie... it has its own charging cable so you can not use your lighting cable. It also charges while you iPhone5 charges. good luck.
335056
The Ion charges the iphone fine.... but be careful when taking it on and off... ours doesn't work anymore... You can get other cords from the store you bought your phone or Radio Shack.
142220
NO, just plug the phone in like you would normally do and the phone and the case both charge up at the same time. Just like magic!
884586
You charge it the same way that you charge your phone.It uses a micro sub cable(included).Fully charged,I've had mine sit for a month and it only lost 2%.From 100% to 98%.It should charge phone 2 or 3 times and iPad once.Its takes about 4 hours to recharge unit from 10% back to 100%.
616136
I have no answer, but I have the same question about my iPhone 5... I'm out $20 and no charging going on!!!
791884
I wish I could answer you - I'm not sure if it will do that. It does charge my iPhone and it hasn't casued any problems with it.
1718534
I've had my iPad & iPods synch through it with no problem. I've never paid attention to see if they were actually "charging" at the same time, but I think it says on the box that it's supposed to charge them as well.
1405984
It works great with any iOS device and any version, you just have to know how. Once you plug in the charging cable to the phone (battery pack) push the on button on the battery pack, you will see the phone charging and the first light (light) on the battery pack on without blinking. Once the phone is fully charged, the first light (led) will sart to flash and then the other 3 until all 4 are on without blinking. You will notice that in the morning the phone is at about 97 to 95% of charge, this is normal due the time that has elapsed from when the phone stoped charging the battery and switched over to the battery pack. When you see that the battery of the phone is almost drained, just push the on button on the battery pack and the battery pack will start charging your phone. The blue lights (leds) will start flashing 4,3,2,1 off. Your phone should be fully charged and the battery pack empty
587435
When you plug in the mini USB to the charger case when it's in place on the phone, it automatically will charge the phone first and then it will charge itself. Once you unplug it from the USB, there is a 'button' on the back left that you press and that will then let the phone run down as usual and will save the charge in the case if you need it. If you want to activate the case, you press that 'button' again. You'll see the battery turn green on your iphone whenever this thing is charging it. Once you press the button on the back, the green will turn to white, indicating that the phone is using its own charge. When you plug in the mini USB to the charger case when it's in place on the phone, it automatically will charge the phone first and then it will charge itself. Once you unplug it from the USB, there is a 'button' on the back left that you press and that will then let the phone run down as usual and will save the charge in the case if you need it. If you want to activate the case, you press that 'button' again. You'll see the battery turn green on your iphone whenever this thing is charging it. Once you press the button on the back, the green will turn to white, indicating that the phone is... » Read More When you plug in the mini USB to the charger case when it's in place on the phone, it automatically will charge the phone first and then it will charge itself. Once you unplug it from the USB, there is a 'button' on the back left that you press and that will then let the phone run down as usual and will save the charge in the case if you need it. If you want to activate the case, you press that 'button' again. You'll see the battery turn green on your iphone whenever this thing is charging it. Once you press the button on the back, the green will turn to white, indicating that the phone is using its own charge. « Show Less
189858
It is charged as you would charge a cell phone. Didn't come with the charger, mind you, I just used an old one from a "go" phone. A light goes on while it charges, make sure you have the keyboard off when not using it.
1856200
I do not have an Iphone but my niece charged her Iphone on it. Other then that I am sorry but I have no idea.
1118821
I actually got this for my boyfriend but I did charge it for him before giving it to him. To answer your question yes it actually uses the same charger as my cellphone.
57367
I charge it using my Moto X charger. So, I will assume you could use an iPhone charger also. Perhaps someone have used an iPhone charge, but I don't own an iPhone so I cannot confirm that it will work.
720565
I think it holds up to two "full" iPhone charges when the case itself is fully charged. If you do not use the case's charge feature because your battery lasted you the whole day, then it won't need to be charged at all. Regardless, the case is charged at the same time as your plug your phone is because they are connected.
1254860
I think how it actually worked was if you charged the case while the iPhone was in once the case is fully charged it starts to charge the iPhone at least I think but normally I just charged the case and iPhone seperately. And no the case is the iPhone 5 and newer charger
54916
It doesnt come with it's own adapter, or so I think now, I've have it for a while. I just charge it with my iPhone adapter.
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.