can you still charge directly from the phone or do you have to use the charger?
1274944
It works just like your original phone battery. You can charge from the phone or use the battery charger. The advantage of using the charger is that you can easily keep all three batteries charged and swap them out without ever stopping to plug your phone in. I have been using these batteries for about 8 months and they still hold a full charge.
1274945
If you are a heavy user and drain your batteries quickly, you can plug in your phone and put the other battery in the charger, these batteries last a lot longer than the OEM batteries, so I only need to plug the phone in, I haven't needed to use the other battery during the day
1531107
Yes you can use the charger you already have. Only reason I would get the other one is if I needed my phone to not be tied to the wall.
218700
You charge the battery just like you charge your phone. And yes you can use your phone while it is charging.
1657620
No, you charge it using a micro-usb either from computer or a micro-USB charger (such as you might have with your phone)
1499622
You can charge it while it is in the phone if you use the charger that came with your phone, but the included charger will NOT charge it while it is in the phone. There have been a few instances where if the battery level gets too low, charging it with a regular charger (like the one that came with you phone) will not bring it up to its maximum capacity. In those cases I'd have to remove the battery and charge it with the included charger. I would also suggest to charge it with the included charger during the "break-in cycle" that is described in the included instructions, just to be on the safe side.Hope that helps. You can charge it while it is in the phone if you use the charger that came with your phone, but the included charger will NOT charge it while it is in the phone. There have been a few instances where if the battery level gets too low, charging it with a regular charger (like the one that came with you phone) will not bring it up to its maximum capacity. In those cases I'd have to remove the battery and charge it with the included charger. I would also suggest to charge it with the included charger during the "break-in cycle" that is described in the included instructions, just to... » Read More You can charge it while it is in the phone if you use the charger that came with your phone, but the included charger will NOT charge it while it is in the phone. There have been a few instances where if the battery level gets too low, charging it with a regular charger (like the one that came with you phone) will not bring it up to its maximum capacity. In those cases I'd have to remove the battery and charge it with the included charger. I would also suggest to charge it with the included charger during the "break-in cycle" that is described in the included instructions, just to be on the safe side.Hope that helps. « Show Less
960455
I should clarify - the phone can be charged through the usb port on the case. The case doesn't have an extra battery or anything that needs to be charged.
1227300
With both you can charge it, but you need a wall adaptor because it don't come with. You can use the same of your phone and it charges faster than USB
1386711
yes, you do if you want to plug it directly into the wall. I use mine in the car. Keep in and a plug-in in the car, never have to worry about not having a charged phone.
891330
Yes, you can still charge the phone while in the dock since the phone is held horizontally.
1573532
Thank you for contacting us. You are able to charge this item through the USB charger as long as you has a USB cable to connect it.
766617
You can use it with the charger connected, however the charger chord is very short so you can not use it comfortably that way. Not sure how long the battery lasts.
1609201
I charge it normally, USB through the phone. With one always on the charger to swap out when needed.
1249607
You charge it with the included micro USB cable. Charges fast. Works well. You can use just about any micro USB charging source.
1445480
On the right side of the charger there is a little button with 3 options LED, on and off. If you switch it to LED you can use the light. If you switch it to on you can charge your phone or other device. If you switch it to off you can charge the charger. Hope this helps!
815101
Yes, you are able to use the phone while it charges. It is similar to being able to use the phone when charging with an Apple cord.
323321
Yup you can charge the phone direct with case on. By pressing power button with charger plugged in will select which one charges first. It also fits in my IHome that charges it overnight.
378155
either way. If you have an external usb charger you can use. I use the charger from my iphone.