Does this item require the USB port on the phone or does it charge the phone externally? My charging port is broken and I need alternate means!
1425818
this plugs in the the charge port, where you normally charge your phone from.
1470958
No, the charger doesn't have any USB port. May be you can look for some sort of adapter.
15045
Yes, the USB port is the ONLY way to charge it. Any external source 5V (the 1A determines the speed of charge, could be less but will take more time) is ok as long as the connector be a Mini-B USB connector.
957225
the charging port is USB. your charging cable should work on this. problem with this item i that it does not hold enough charge. my 10000mAH charger lasts longer. the item i received also has only one USB port working.
5187
it comes with a usb charger the piece for the wall u would nee another one or you can use the one that came with the phone
1728083
DEFINITELY! It bypasses the port completely. However, you prob should look at it charges slower than direct cord to the charging port. and you will need to buy extra 'plates' to have ability to charge your phone in more places. Lastly, start backing up your stuff so if you do get your phone replaced, you don't have to be totally out of luck.
1614065
No, not a USB. Just a regular charger. I use one from my old Samsung phone.
260207
It does not have a USB port. It can connect to a sub port of it is connected to the charger
1965876
This charges by plugging into your wall outlet with the battery inserted (removed from the phone). A PC is not needed. You can also use this as a replacement for your original charger and charge the battery while it is still in the phone by plugging your own USB-to-micro-USB cable into this charger and your phone. It has a standard USB port, not a micro USB, on the bottom of the unit.
672877
Charge with your phone charger. No USB cable cord is provided for charging. There is a built in small cord attached to unit but you would still need something to plug into.
1665022
Hey Cynthia,I haven't tried to charge my phone with this item. When I received it, I looked for a USB port on it to charge my phone with. It didn't have it, so I didn't bother trying to use it to charge my phone. I have used it as a flashlight and a radio with much satisfaction!
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
2089433
Regarding the no charge, there is a magnetic charger on the side of the phone, if your phone won't charge through the usb, try a magnetic charger.
1661549
It comes with a usb charger. You can purchase a wall charger that has a usb plug. I use the one that came with my cell phone.
1084622
The USB port is used for any extra device you would like to charge. I use mine to charge my ipad while my phone and case are charging all at the same time. I love it!!
1375799
USB charging only. There is a short cable that goes between the mount and the phone. There is a second long cable from the mount to the 12VDC plug charger. It is not a slick setup but did work.
1879313
It only comes with a usb cable. I prefer this because I have multiple phone chargers around the house and in the car. Why pay for another one?