If your cell phone battery dies and you don't have your charger to plug into an electrical socket, you may still be able to power up the phone by connecting to a computer or laptop with a USB cable. Many cell phones are equipped with a mini-USB port to connect to a computer either for data transfers or to recharge the battery.
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- Moderately Easy
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Press the power or "End" button on the cell phone to turn off the unit. It will charger faster if it's not running.
Connect the mini-USB plug on the cable that comes with your phone to the port along one edge of your device. Remove the port cover, if necessary, by slipping a fingernail under the lip of the cover so it will pop off.
Insert the other end of the cable into a USB port on the computer. Don't use a port on a keyboard or other external device; they may not deliver enough power to charge the phone.
Tips and warnings
- Recharge times vary by phone model.
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