Powerflask on dead phone?

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Powerflask on dead phone?

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Can I run a dead (not charged) cell phone or iPad from a PowerFlask or does the device have to be charged?

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As long as the device itself doesn’t have any software preventing it from working unless the internal battery is charged…I don’t see why not.

EDIT…Some devices need more current than a typical charger can output, so I would imagine if you test the devices in question by placing them on their stock charger with a dead battery, to see if they will work.

That “tank” can probably produce plenty of current, but your devices may not know that.

Testing is always best.
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Yeah... the phone won't know the difference between being plugged in the wall and being plugged into this.

BTW 13 Ah probably really means ~5 hours of charging on your Ipad.
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