Can you charge the Charge 3 with a phone charger?

[LHatch_29]

Can you charge the Charge 3 with a cell phone charger that plugs in the wall? (As opposed to plugging the USB into a computer? Will it damage anything?

Moderator edit: subject for clarity

[Den_in_USA · Accepted solution]

Yes, any standard 5 volt supply.

[AlejandraFitbit]

Hey @LHatch_29, it's great to see you around and @Den_in_USA thanks for the input.

I am glad to see here that our friend replied your inquiry about the charger. If there is anything else we can do for you, do not hesitate to post it.

Keep the stepping up! 

[LZeeW]

@LHatch_29  Since we are on the charging topic, I want to emphasize that you should NEVER charge it from an external battery.

[Maggie007]

Can you charge off a Samsung fast charger without damaging the battery?

[evie_sorrill]

May i ask, how do you do this?

Thanks

[LHatch_29]

I know of no way to charge a Charge 3 with a phone charger. I saw that
someone else posted that it was possible, but never saw how this could be
done.

[Jamesdew]

why not? I've done this lots of times it charges just fine.

[Ajx4]

So here I am in 2020 with the question of will the adaptive fast charger hurt it? I can't find the input Volt number on any of the charge 3's packaging or pdf manual or safety booklet and whatnot. Even tho the charger says 9V-5V it fries some other small electronics i've used.

[Nostrildumbass1]

Hi, I know this is a few months late, but I wanted to give you my input on this. A device will only ever draw from a charger the max it can take. You won't "fry" your FitBit by using any sort of charger. Fast charging by default, however, does shorten any battery's lifespan. Usually, it's negligible "damage" and you'll most likely be upgrading your device before the battery's lifespan becomes an issue.