Anybody got one of these

[GMES]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Mobile-P...&keywords=samsung+galaxy+s7+edge+charger+case

I bought the above yesterday from Amazon, purely because my phone runs out of charge every day, it gets a lot of use each day so I thought I would give it a go Basically, you charge the case and the phone and if you press a Button on the back of the case it starts to charge the phone.
Anyway I was using it today and pressed the said button and the phone started to charge however after about 30 minutes I noticed my phone hadn't rung ( yes it really does ring all the time lol ) anyway the long and short of it I realised I could neither make or receive calls whilst the case is charging the phone, now if that is true not just something I'm missing then it is pretty pointless as a backup device.

So, I suppose the much shorter version of above is has anyone got one and have they had the same issue.

 

[Pat H]

I've used something similar for years. It should have no effect on the operation of the phone. Its no different to having the phone on the normal charger.

 

[Joshua]

I know it's a pain but I carry an external battery charger in my coat pocket. It's about the size of those square cheese slices you get in a Rustler burger but can recharge my phone 3 times and still have enough to charge my headlamp

 

[GMES]

I've used something similar for years. It should have no effect on the operation of the phone. Its no different to having the phone on the normal charger.

That was my thinking as well, I presumed I was missing something silly because as you say you can still answer a phone while it is charging.

 

[GMES]

I know it's a pain but I carry an external battery charger in my coat pocket. It's about the size of those square cheese slices you get in a Rustler burger but can recharge my phone 3 times and still have enough to charge my headlamp

Ha ha I love it, I've never had a rustler burger so sadly I can't picture the size in my head

 

[DavidSpark]

I use an battery pack on a regular basis and I honestly cannot fault it, it has come in handy so many times and it lasts for an extremely lengthy amount of time! It also seems to charge my phone similar to the 'fast charge' speed that most manufacturers seem to claim their plug and wire offers!

Its manufactured by Anker (a brand I 100% would buy anything from) and is currently costing £28.99. I think I got it slightly cheaper as it was on sale at the time, but I'd say the 30 quid price tag is well worth it for the money!
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00VJSGT2A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[GMES]

My problem isn't having access to a charging facility, quite the opposite I have one at home, office and van so I can always charge the phone up but I just get fed up of plugging the bloody thing in, so the idea of a battery case appealed to me, that was until I hit this problem with the calls not getting through, I still think I am missing something obvious.

Ps that looks like good value @DavidSpark

 

[The Ghost]

Well of course it does sound like at least you can do some work instead of being on the phone all the time. Must be a novel experience no? You know...Work!

 

[Jay Sparks]

I have a battery pack that is the same size as my S6. It charges my phone at least 3 times and the front cover is a solar panel, so when it runs out, I can leave it in the sun to charge. It will also charge my phone whilst charging from the sun! Its great when I am out carp fishing for 3 or 4 days at a time. Only cost me £13 from fleebay. And my phone works whilst it's charging.lol Sorry GMES!

Jay

 

[GMES]

Panic over lads and call off the dogs, it is working now for some reason. the only thing I can think is it wasn't quite in right although it did show it charging but I can't think of any other reason but i have just rung out on it and our lass rang back while the case was charging the phone.
I am happy to leave the thread running in case people want to keep sharing what they use.

 

[Jay Sparks]

Panic over lads and call off the dogs, it is working now for some reason. the only thing I can think is it wasn't quite in right although it did show it charging but I can't think of any other reason but i have just rung out on it and our lass rang back while the case was charging the phone.
I am happy to leave the thread running in case people want to keep sharing what they use.

So now you have no excuse to ignore certain calls.lol

"sorry luv, I couldn't answer your call, the phone doesn't work whilst charging"

Jay

 

[GMES]

Mate if you knew how much my phone rings during the day you would sympathise lol, If I am stood talking to someone for more than 15 minutes without it ringing I am doing well.

 

[Jay Sparks]

Mate if you knew how much my phone rings during the day you would sympathise lol, If I am stood talking to someone for more than 15 minutes without it ringing I am doing well.

If it brings in the work, it can't be a bad thing I suppose. Mind you, how much work gets done if your on the blower all day.lol

 

[GMES]

I very rarely get on the tools now mate, the lads take care of most of the work. But hand on heart having been on both sides Ie tools or endless meetings and pricing and paperwork I can safely say the tools are the easier of the two.
I bring my head spark into the office now and then to help with quoting and he says he wouldn't swap places for any amount of money lol.

 

[Jay Sparks]

I very rarely get on the tools now mate, the lads take care of most of the work. But hand on heart having been on both sides Ie tools or endless meetings and pricing and paperwork I can safely say the tools are the easier of the two.
I bring my head spark into the office now and then to help with quoting and he says he wouldn't swap places for any amount of money lol.

I am in a similar position at the moment. I am no longer on the tools as much as I would like as my career has taken a different path (still very much electrical). But I am hoping to get back out there if the right opportunity comes along for me and my family. Don't get me wrong, I love what I do and I would still like to do it in the distant future but I really miss the physical side of it, on site, having a laugh with the lads etc.

Jay