This is a very easy to use battery right out of the package. Simply connect the phone to charge. It also works very well to charge a tablet, but the load matches only a single charge for the tablet. Ideal for example for hiking. You recharge the battery before your trip. And if you use your phone as a GPS, you do not have to worry that your phone leaves you stranded in the middle of the hike! In addition, the battery is extremely light. Minimum space in a bag. The integrated cable to the battery actually really ideal battery for travel.