Can the Jackery Giant+ charge phones while it is charging?
1359247
Why would you want to? If you have only one outlet use it to charge phone 1st as it will take less time and not diminish the Jackery.
1359248
The correct answer is both yes and no. The input that recharges the battery is 1.5 amp. The output for recharging a phone or tablet is up to 2.1 amp. So while you can be both putting input into the jakery battery and charging a phone on the 2.1 amp outlet, you are actually only slowing the rate of discharge of the jakery battery. If you charge the phone with the 1 amp outlet, you get a slight positive charge to the jakery battery. At 0.5 amp it will take over 20 hours to fully recharge from a near zero condition. So, yes, the device will allow you to be putting in at the same time you are taking out, but you are probably better off charging each separately. The correct answer is both yes and no. The input that recharges the battery is 1.5 amp. The output for recharging a phone or tablet is up to 2.1 amp. So while you can be both putting input into the jakery battery and charging a phone on the 2.1 amp outlet, you are actually only slowing the rate of discharge of the jakery battery. If you charge the phone with the 1 amp outlet, you get a slight positive charge to the jakery battery. At 0.5 amp it will take over 20 hours to fully recharge from a near zero condition. So, yes, the device will allow you to be putting in at the same time you are... » Read More The correct answer is both yes and no. The input that recharges the battery is 1.5 amp. The output for recharging a phone or tablet is up to 2.1 amp. So while you can be both putting input into the jakery battery and charging a phone on the 2.1 amp outlet, you are actually only slowing the rate of discharge of the jakery battery. If you charge the phone with the 1 amp outlet, you get a slight positive charge to the jakery battery. At 0.5 amp it will take over 20 hours to fully recharge from a near zero condition. So, yes, the device will allow you to be putting in at the same time you are taking out, but you are probably better off charging each separately. « Show Less
1359249
I've charged it while I have something plugged into it. I don't know 100% that it was actually charging the Jackery, but it charged my devices.
1359250
No. While the Jackery is charging itself, it can not be turned on to charge devices that are attached to it. The Jackery can only be turned on when it is not connected to its power source (mini-USB on the Jackery end, USB on the power source end).
199943
Yes! I've charged my phone or my iPad while it was plugged into the wall! Just don't forget to push the on button or else it won't charge whatever is plugged into it
860814
I think so. My coworker has an iPhone 5 and it showed charging while the handle was being cranked. I finally got it to show charging with my Android phone by trying several different cables. This is only for emergencies since it only seems to charge while you are cranking it and you can't crank for long without tiring out.
842245
No it will not charge phone and battery at same time. The cradle is just that, a cradle for placing phone in.
1360591
No, you can not charge a device and use it at the same time. Doing this will blow your device up and the battery pack will explode and burn you house down.
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.
1671734
No, that would be a function of the unit being charged, but I'm not sure there is a danger of overcharging with phones, etc. This unit is not as strong and , therefore, as fast as your regular USB cable from a wall plug.
785655
Yes you can charge these batteries with the stock charger while they are in the phone.
1736971
No. But it is best practice to only charge a phone when it has lees than 20% battery. Yes you can use the device and charge at the same time.
446531
If you like, when connected to your usb cord you can charge both,the phone and the backup system. I love mines,and i never leave home with out it.
175907
I don't think that's possible. The device plugs into the same slot your charger goes. It's either one or the other. If there is a way, then maybe I could use it with my phone. I don't have OTG, someone told me my phone doesn't have enough power? I have a Droid Maxx
801398
Yes, it will power the connected USB device while it is on charging. However, please don't forget to press the power button to start it.
247666
Yes you can charge both the device and phone at the same time. The charging device will take prority during charge if the phones battery is low.
1935976
If you are referring to USB power packs for charging phones, yes you can. Just be aware that different battery packs are going to respond differently to the auto retry function. Some won't mind while others will be slow to charge when the auto retry reconnects (this is a safety feature with many battery packs to avoid charging a fully charged battery with full current). Other battery packs may cease charging if power is interrupted. So you might want to experiment here. But I've had good luck with charging USB battery packs with the Scharger 14.
1811434
Yes, mine charged my iPhone with the Jackery's first charge and now will not recharge enough to charge my phone. I just returned it.
981609
Yes, the unit can be plugged in while charging an iPhone (i.e., it works); however it's technically better for the charger to do one, or the other, at one time.
1360590
You absolutely can use the pack while charging; I do it all the time with both Iphone 5C and Aftershoks charging. Too bad the other answer was so mean-spiritted and just plain ugly. Enjoy the pack!