Solio Charger

It should say that it "works with iphone" or "made for iphone."

If it doesn't, I would be worried about using it.

I bought one of these (Solio classic[1]) and tried to use it on my iPhone 3G for the first time today via the USB tip and the Apple USB cable. Unfortunately it doesnt seem to work. Once, out of about 10 attempts using various combinations of reset/connect/etc., the iPhone recognised a charge input. But it didn't last long, didn't do much, and can't seem to do it again.

The Solio is fully charged (reports 5 green flashes for 100%).

Argh!

[1] http://www.solio.com/charger/explore-solio/what-is-solio.html

I have a solio classic and tried using the female usb connector also. Like you I have tried numerous combinations, turning phone on and off, charging with power point plugged in simulatenously and still no joy. I have emailed Better Energy Systems and I haven't yet received a reponse to the problem. I have also noticed Solio's forums have been taken down. I don't wish to discredit Solio. I've used it for other devices on many outdoor trips. Just hoping a solution can be found (or devised) for the iPhone 3G

Bit of an update. I think it may have to do with software control over the USB interface, and hence the firmware... ahem.
I did a restore to factory firmware and then my settings. The iPhone now responds to the charger. I think it did turn off after a little while, but it is now consistently recognising the charge.
I just connect the Apple usb cable to the female Solio tip, plug in to the Solio and press+hold start for 5 seconds. The iPhone recognises the charger after a couple seconds.
Testing it now to see how far I get!

I just bought the Solio 1000 for my 3G. However, when I plug the 3G into it, it charges maybe for 2 min, then I got the power plug in the battery meter in the top right hand corner which tells me it is no longer charging the battery. My main purchase to buy this was to charge my 3G battery....however it doesn't seem to be working like I want it to...so I think Best Buy maybe getting it back today...

Gee I wish I'd thought of restoring factory firmware. Looks like a weekend task. I still need my phone for work 😟 thanks for updating us all on the forum

Let us know how much it charged your phone? i am not having much luck with mine!

sure. I got 100% charge a couple of times (kept retesting), originally from about 80% on the iphone, I think. that took the Solio down to ~60% charge. when I first tried it -- and it didnt work -- my iphone battery was flat (would only come on to say 'plug me in'), so will be interested to see what happens now. (will post back.)

btw, I may or may not have had entirely factory firmware the first time round.

oh and if you do a backup first (which iTunes seems to do automatically whenever you sync anyway; but right click and hit backup from the device listing to do one explicitly) a firmware restore is actually quite painless and only takes maybe 20mins or so. I've done a few now.

I have contact Better Energy Systems directly. They are sending me out a iPod / iPhone connector. I was told by support that it should work better with the iPhone 3g. I will test it out when I receive the connector and report back to the forum. :P

With 2.0.1, Solio loaded my iPhone successfull.
But now, with 2.0.2., i can't charge it anymore. iPhone beeps and the symbols changes immediately to the "full battery" logo!

I just received an answer from Solio.com. There is a bug with solio and the iPhone 3G. They are working actually on a solution; I hope they will find one. So I would wait with returning the solio charger...!

did the connector they sent you for solio , worked on the new iphone 3g?
thanks

Is the problem out now ?
I just have bought a solio classic charger, but it doesn't work with my iPhone 3G ! 😟
However, I have the good adaptator for iPhone I think.
Help me pleaaaassse !!

I just received an email from Solio mentioning the need for a new adaptor to use with the iPhone 3G. According to them, if you have the magnesium charger, you need the iGo tip A133, and if you have the classic charger, you need 404-S1-IPH.
I am going to purchase one for myself and see how it works.
Hope this helps - best of luck.
Scott

Same thing for me. I have purchased the new adaptator, we will see ...