Using MiFi battery version without battery

cmay · 2017-02-26T23:00:00.000Z

Greetings!

Can the battery on the MiFi be disconnected temporarily and make it powered by the microUSB only, as if it didn’t had any battery?

I’m asking because most battery devices nowadays cannot work without the battery on. I will need the MiFi plugged most of the time, and apparently while doing so, the USB port well have no power. However i would still like to retain the ability to make it fully portable from time to time, with the battery.

So, is it better to order a battery version and disconnect it when not needed so the MiFi has USB power, or would it be better to go with the no battery version and plug it to a power bank when i need to go fully mobile?

Thanks for your time.

alzhao · 2017-02-27T20:35:50.000Z

That is OK. Just one problem, even you disconnect the batteries, you need to power the device on by holding the power button for 3 seconds.

cmay · 2016-10-17T15:41:40.000Z

Perfect! Thank you!

steep01 · 2024-02-27T05:46:27.922Z

I have the same problem with any phones or tablets that I keep plugged in for backup WAN. I have an Android tablet that has a setting to maintain the battery at 60% charge when it is plugged in all the time. Is there any chance that a similar capability could be implemented by gl-inet?

alzhao · 2024-02-27T05:46:27.922Z

Thanks for bring up a 7 year old post!

Do you mean that you want GL.iNet router to limit 60% battery level while charging? Actually that is a yes!

In our GL-XE3000 we do have battery charger control that will not charge the battery to the mixmum.

iPhone has a optimal battery level of 80%.

steep01 · 2024-02-27T05:46:27.922Z

Thanks for the info on the battery control. That’s what I was interested in.