The Iridium GO! and GO exec are critical safety devices. When you have finished your voyage or seasonal travel, three months or more, it is essential to store them correctly and maintain them so they're ready to go again when you are. The recommended storage temperature for most batteries is 15°C (59°F) in a dry location. If possible, keep the original packaging and store your device in it.
Iridium GO! Storage Tips
Half charge the battery. Fully charge if planning to store for six months or more.
Remove the battery.
Disconnect the device from the charger.
Cancel your SIM card and remove it from the device.
Place the device and battery in a dry container, ideally airtight or waterproof, to prevent moisture build-up.
Include a spare SIM card in the box so when you're ready to go, you can activate the new SIM and get going quickly.
Iridium GO exec Storage Tips
Half charge the battery. Fully charge if planning to store for six months or more.
Disconnect the device from the charger.
Power down the GO exec into Storage Mode. To do this:
Touchscreen: Tap the Settings cog->Power Off the Device, enable Activate Storage Mode, and tap Power Off.
GO exec App: Tap the Settings cog->Device Settings->Admin Settings->Power off my Iridium GO! exec device, enable Activate storage mode, then tap Power Off.
Lower the internal antenna.
Cancel your SIM card plan. Do not attempt to remove it from the device.
Place the device in a dry, airtight or waterproof container to prevent moisture build-up.
It will lose a fraction of its charge per month, approximately 1-3%. Lithium-ion batteries can be stored for up to ten years with minimal loss of capacity. If you half-charged the battery and delay your travel plans six months later, reconnect it to the charger and top it up again.
When you're ready to use your GO exec again, connect it to an original Iridium charger and fully charge it before use. To wake up the GO exec from Storage Mode, it must be connected to the power charger. Lift the Internal antenna to power it on.
If this doesn't work, tap the power button and touchscreen alternately a few times, or, remove and reconnect the charger, then tap the power on button while the battery charging symbol is displayed on the touchscreen.