If I have this case on a phone that is off, will the battery in the case drain over time? (In the military, wanted to know for deployments)
612256
It should hold for couple of days at least I would say 3 days if u switch it to the off sign
1462487
Yes sort of. You have to take the unit completely out of the case to do any kind of maintenance. I also found the belt clip kind of useless (for me). It makes the overall profile of the GPS pretty big and not good for pockets, especially if you are climbing or canyoneering. It will cause the GPS to power off or even reset. It's best used with a lanyard and attached to your pack or something. I'm still glad I have it having broken or lost units in the past.
1516626
The battery performance of your phone is best when you let the battery go all the way down before charging, so I use my phone charge completely before putting it in the case. I work long hours and use lots if data, so I just have the case ready to put it on. If I know there is not time to make a change during the day, I put the case on in the morning. I have never ever had to worry about not having enough charge for then entire day up to midnight. It is an excellent power source.
237452
Yes, I leave mine off until I get down to about 20-30% power on until recharged to 100%. I'll turn it back off and I can do that 2-3 times per case charge, unless I forget to turn it back off when recharging the phone. Be aware that it does get warm to the touch when charging the phone, not too hot but you know it's on. Also make sure your lighting plug port is clean as if it traps dirt or anything it can scratch the connections and cause issues with the phone. Otherwise highly recommended.
2107251
Haven't done any testing as far as # of x-hrs you get but I can tell you this; your phone will get significant x-power. When everyone else's phones are already dead, yours will still have plenty of juice left. My girl's phone went dead the other night @ the club, I took the case from my phone to charge hers, in a few min., she had over %50 charge, Not surprisenly, she was impressed! I dropped mine once, and the case absorbed the impact w/o any damages. I have an iphone 5, so it does fit it
2093846
The best way to use this case is to charge both to 100% and then leave the case powered on. I find I can use the phone the entire day and it won't drop from 100%.
1993383
I tested it through a somewhat thick piece of plastic (baseball card holder), and it still charged. However, the entire back panel is more bulky than the normal, so I am not able to use my previous case on the phone. Shouldn't be an issue with the more lenient protective cases
2032724
Well, all I can say is that it fits snuggly on the phone. However it is a bit 'slick' so it slips out of my hands easier than my 'speck' case. That being said, I have dropped it a few times and the battery still works! As far as changing shape under heat? I haven't noticed any change. Hope this helps.
1787637
I have had mine in use for several months with no issues. It is off all the time when not in use so I am not sure what would drain the battery. A friend of mine has one going on three years old and has never mentioned issues with any part of it. One of the reasons I bought this one.
1152369
My phone has yet to overheat and I live in Phoenix, Arizona. By that I mean if it were going to overheat I think it would when it gets hot out and it hasn't yet. I also leave my phone in the case at all times
1006783
Your question doesnt make any sense. The case is not the battery so the case does not charge. You can charge the battery on or off the phone in or out of the case.I have no idea what these other 2 people are talking about in their answers.
1350341
I haven't used it yet, but I did notice when I put the phones on the upright, it clicked into a contact there. I just looked at it again, and I feel sure it stays recharged that way until the inevitable day the battery dies. I keep it plugged in, of course, from the base of the upright holder.Hope that helps.
108486
When the key board is in the on position it will drain the battery very quickly if not in use turn blue tooth off on ipad the key board holds a charge for a long time but good idea to turn that off as well, when not in use. Don't know about your other case.
1635301
I have new phone but when I had the old phone with the case in question it never came off. I keep a phone in my shirt pocket and in my pants pocket. One can take the case off with little effort. But you can also get it back on easily.
111207
I very seldom use my phone too- and if you leave it on... the battery will still run down. Probably at least every 3rd day you will have to recharge it. Seems to use more also if you use the vibration. At least that is my experience.
413929
No! The case gets extremely hot and you are lucky if you get 10% extra battery life. I returned mine for a full refund.
2171351
I'm not sure if this helps or not, but I discovered on a few occasions that my phone was not charging overnight, and this was mainly if I had it turned on it's side................. I finally figured out that I did not have it set in all the way. I have not had any issues since.