Can you use without battery but plugged in?

[ncpeep]

Hi all,

I was wondering if it's possible to be using the phone with the charger plugged in (either ac or USB) and with the battery taken out? Just a random curiosity, I saw a few old forums saying both yes and no. Wondering if anyone here has done it.
Thanks

 

[IAmSixNine]

No. You need a battery in it to be able to use it.

 

[silencer271]

which is funny becasue an echo charger will let an evo turn on and be used without charger

 

[difrent7]

You can't use the phone but oddly enough you can ODIN without the battery in your phone.

 

[TiffanyDyme]

You can't use the phone but oddly enough you can ODIN without the battery in your phone.

What is "ODIN"?

 

[Gavisann]

What is "ODIN"?

A tool used to install ROMs. But yes, it is funny how you can enter download mode but not the full phone.