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Is there a way to cause a hardware problem of some sort so I could use my warranty and get my phone exchanged?
Put it in a microwave oven for a couple of seconds??
With respect, if you want to exchange your device, isn't it because of hardware failure? If it's software, shouldn't a hard reset fix your problems?
Well, it's because of a few cosmetic scratches (as well as one on the screen) that I want the phone exchanged because I've finally ordered a case and screen protectors. Except... they didn't arrive before I dropped the phone ;_;
a 9V battery across the battery terminals probably isn't healthy for the phone...
jasonjoo said:
Well, it's because of a few cosmetic scratches (as well as one on the screen) that I want the phone exchanged because I've finally ordered a case and screen protectors. Except... they didn't arrive before I dropped the phone ;_;
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I might suggest taking a hammer to the interface between your keyboard and chair.
I know that if you ruin the top right pin on the USB port the phone won't charge anymore. I'd say that warrants a warranty. Don't you have to pay like $70 now to get a replacement, or are you going to wait 2 weeks?
I'm remembering that everyone was griping about the cost of the TP2 when it was first available... and now you want to exchange a fully working phone???
stop causing the rest of us to pay higher prices.
Instead of exchanging the phone, why not pay to have the scratched pieces replaced... using your money instead?
jasonjoo said:
Well, it's because of a few cosmetic scratches (as well as one on the screen) that I want the phone exchanged because I've finally ordered a case and screen protectors. Except... they didn't arrive before I dropped the phone ;_;
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Tough luck. But that is not what warranty protects it from. Had you wanted protection from that sort of accident you should have bought the plan through your cell phone provider. Falsifying hardware failures is not only wrong, it jacks up the price, and increases headaches for people who have ACTUAL warranty issues!
So goodluck with the attempt to wreck your phone, I'll laugh when I read the post about "HELP I MICROWAVED MY PHONE AND HTC WONT WARRANTY IT, HOW CAN I FIX IT?!?!?!"
Seriously, wtf.. it's dumbasses like you that cause this phone to be $600 in the first place.
Okay, this is a "sure fire" way of causing a hardware failure. You have to follow these steps in order or it will not work.
1. Find a high-voltage source. This may be your local hydro-electric transmission tower or the third-rail in any subway system.
2. Hold phone in one hand.
3. Use other hand to touch the high-voltage source.
And after some smoke and mirrors, your family/people in your last will and testament will be forever thankful for the new phone.
I am SO determined my new phone would stay looking new as long as possible that I've had my BNIB TP2 sat in it's box for 5 days now, waiting for the invisiSHIELD full bodykit to arrive from the USA - which arrived today! \o/ ... and it turned out I'd ordered the wrong one! /o\
... so now I have to wait another 10 days awaiting the correct version... *sighs*
However, I really REALLY want this phone to STAY looking as good as new, so I wait & carry on using my Kaiser in the meantime... by the time the new kit arrives hopefully WinMo 6.5 will be out too so it's no biggie waiting 10 days: I expect to get 2+ years out of it after all.
Joe
P.S. I've taken it out 3 time so far & stroked it *sob* then carefully put it back in it's little plastic bag. Soon My Preshusss..... soon.....
Joe Pinball said:
I am SO determined my new phone would stay looking new as long as possible that I've had my BNIB TP2 sat in it's box for 5 days now, waiting for the invisiSHIELD full bodykit to arrive from the USA - which arrived today! \o/ ... and it turned out I'd ordered the wrong one! /o\
... so now I have to wait another 10 days awaiting the correct version... *sighs*
However, I really REALLY want this phone to STAY looking as good as new, so I wait & carry on using my Kaiser in the meantime... by the time the new kit arrives hopefully WinMo 6.5 will be out too so it's no biggie waiting 10 days: I expect to get 2+ years out of it after all.
Joe
P.S. I've taken it out 3 time so far & stroked it *sob* then carefully put it back in it's little plastic bag. Soon My Preshusss..... soon.....
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wow dude are u serious?? Its a fuking phone not a damn pricless piece of art... Jeez
omaralt said:
wow dude are u serious?? Its a fuking phone not a damn pricless piece of art... Jeez
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Understood his dilemma. The phone is expensive, and I would like it to stay as new as possible. Until now, I still don;t care to use a cloth to wipe the screen, even thou i had screen protector on it. sigh
quid246 said:
Okay, this is a "sure fire" way of causing a hardware failure. You have to follow these steps in order or it will not work.
1. Find a high-voltage source. This may be your local hydro-electric transmission tower or the third-rail in any subway system.
2. Hold phone in one hand.
3. Use other hand to touch the high-voltage source.
And after some smoke and mirrors, your family/people in your last will and testament will be forever thankful for the new phone.
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I've taken, my phone, and put it in the engine compartment of my car with a sparkplug wire off, and let, the voltage from the coil, nearly 50,000 volts, arc through the phone with nothing.
as for putting it in the microwave, the first thing to go, will be htte LCD display, and the thin touch film over it, and I'm sure broken screens are not covered..... also tried
just take, a very small screw driver or a tweezer, and scrap off a diode, or resistor, or whatever
I'm sure rectal insertion would kill it.
its been my experience with WM phones & TmoUS that if you tell them there's a problem & that it continues to persist even after a Hard Reset, they'll warranty exchange it. So... just makes something up... I doubt they actually try to verify all claims.
if your doing it over the phone
Just keep telling them that the phone stops when it says t-mobile or whatever
, yes them with all there directions for hard resets, and keep telling them it freezes,at the boot up, they'll swap it
A pristine phone is not what makes you cool, hth.
Well, within 6 months there is a new phone out that I lust after so I want an excuse/justification to get the new one. That's a good reason to let it deteriorate quickly.
Leo here I come
I just came home today from vacation and opened my desire HD that I received - right away on the back I notice this square shaped lump on the upper left corner.
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Is it meant to be there? Im gonna be really depressed if I have to ship it back.
It's always been there, you just didn't notice. (Love is blind)
Mine has that too.
Looks like cancer to me. Best use a screwdriver to pry it out before it spreads.
Grant Barker said:
It's always been there, you just didn't notice. (Love is blind)
Mine has that too.
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Well duh, since I noticed it right away when I opened it obviously it has always been there (where as "always" is about 5-10 seconds)
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Looks like cancer to me. Best use a screwdriver to pry it out before it spreads.
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Does yours have it? You dont make it sound like as if yours has it.
I dont see it on pictures when googling either. Gonna ship it back and get a new!
I never noticed it on mine until now, it seems not as visible as on that photo though.
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Yes mine has it. Was just funning you.
My DHD has that.
Damn you! I never noticed mine until you brought it up (since 26 Oct). I can swear that it wasn't there before, so it must be contagious! This thread should be deleted before it spreads
On the serios side - I think all DHDs have that.
Yep mine has is too, i hadn't noticed either, i wouldn't worry about it, its supposed to be like that
Well thank god I guess then. Sorry I had to bring it up to all of you lol. Already unpeeled my Zagg shield so there goes £18 I'll never see again.
Thanks for your replies!
Ok, this is the last time i'll read threads like this. I didn't notice it before now.. Damn you OP, haha
But meh, i don't care, can't really see it. Heck, it took me three weeks to notice it, and not by me.
My phone 100% does not have that lump.
Should I feel left out?
liam08 said:
My phone 100% does not have that lump.
Should I feel left out?
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Not sure tbh. Picture? s:
That's my phone pics:
http://picasaweb.google.com/sebakurach/HTCDesireHD#5536464119861595778
I don't I've a lump.
Right... Some has it, others dont. Just like many other things with this phone...
*checks my DHD*
Mine dont have the lump
When I look at mine from a certain angle I can see a little gradient like in the picture, but it's meant to be like that as it fits the contours of the phone. I can't feel a lump at all.
Oh well, im not gonna bother shipping it back. Since I no longer have the invisibleSHIELD (which I failed with big-time, hardest applying of anything I've ever tried) I instead ordered a Martin Fields for the front and lens, and an Otterbox (OMG £28) for the back. And with that being on the back, no ones gonna be able to see the SQUARE LUMP anyway!
Oh, and just in case im gonna fail with Martin Fields aswell, I bought another 10 protectors for just £5! Wish I'd of know about that before I invested in the overpriced range!
I noticed it before i bought the phone, in the store. Its just flexing its muscles..
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Well duh, since I noticed it right away when I opened it obviously it has always been there (where as "always" is about 5-10 seconds)
Does yours have it? You dont make it sound like as if yours has it.
I dont see it on pictures when googling either. Gonna ship it back and get a new!
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I took it to the surgeon who removed it for me
Seriously, no lump issue, or at least not perceived in that way
Does anyone's battery cover seem loose on one side? Mine is... also the insert over the charging port is loose. Not a deal killer but just wondering if anyone else noticed this.
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Mine is not like that. Sounds like you need to return it to vzw. Everything on mine is nice a snug.
aczm1988 said:
Mine is not like that. Sounds like you need to return it to vzw. Everything on mine is nice a snug.
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Just got off the phone with tech they're sending me a new cover. Seems to be a known issue. If that doesn't sort it they're replacing the device.
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My cover is good, though I did notice the insert as well....just as long as the port itself isn't loose
LowFire82 said:
My cover is good, though I did notice the insert as well....just as long as the port itself isn't loose
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Gotta love hardware version 0001 lol.
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Just the luck of the draw with phones these days. Exact same device with completely different issues. I myself can barely get my back cover off its on so tight.
aczm1988 said:
Just the luck of the draw with phones these days. Exact same device with completely different issues. I myself can barely get my back cover off its on so tight.
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Mine is really tight. Thought I was going to break it trying to get it off when I had to put the battery in.
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Just got off the phone with tech they're sending me a new cover. Seems to be a known issue. If that doesn't sort it they're replacing the device.
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Does your cover kinda 'click' on the right side? Kinda hard to explain as I feel like its really tight, but the one side seems like there might be a very slight gap. It is kind of annoying. If this is your issue and they're willing to work with it, I might have to call them as well...
Its the ONLY thing I've noticed about this phone that I don't LOVE! Well, other than the locked software, but that's a whole other thing and will hopefully be corrected soon!
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Does your cover kinda 'click' on the right side? Kinda hard to explain as I feel like its really tight, but the one side seems like there might be a very slight gap. It is kind of annoying. If this is your issue and they're willing to work with it, I might have to call them as well...
Its the ONLY thing I've noticed about this phone that I don't LOVE! Well, other than the locked software, but that's a whole other thing and will hopefully be corrected soon!
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That's exactly what I'm talking about. The right side clicks like has a gap. Yeah they sent me a replacement cover and said if that doesn't sort they'll swap it out.
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That's exactly what I'm talking about. The right side clicks like has a gap. Yeah they sent me a replacement cover and said if that doesn't sort they'll swap it out.
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Good to know... I'm going to have to call them tomorrow and at least get it logged. I kind of got used to it, but if they have a fix I'd love to get it fixed. I actually notice it more when typing now than when touching the side of the phone...
Let us know if the new cover fixes it. I always prefer that to getting a new phone for some reason.
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Good to know... I'm going to have to call them tomorrow and at least get it logged. I kind of got used to it, but if they have a fix I'd love to get it fixed. I actually notice it more when typing now than when touching the side of the phone...
Let us know if the new cover fixes it. I always prefer that to getting a new phone for some reason.
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The new cover sorted it out. The thing is solid as a rock now.
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Did you contact HTC or Verizon to get the replacement cover?
Verizon tech support.
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the inc1 had this problem with loose back. inc2 seems to be a bit much sturdier.
I'm being sent the back cover
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It worked for like a week but now seems to be loose again sucks!!
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I had the same problem, then realized if I pushed the battey in harder the cover clicked on perfectly...
barn07 said:
Mine is really tight. Thought I was going to break it trying to get it off when I had to put the battery in.
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Haha, same here. The whole time I was like "New phone, don't break it, new phone, don't break it!!!"
I just got a replacement due to the plastic piece around the metal chargin port is loose. it's extremely noticeable when trying to take off the back cover.. I got my refurb today, and SAME problem.. I think it's an issue with all inc2's, I saw two Verizon stores with their display models same problem.. one lady told me to bring it in to the store tech and they will fix it, I hung up called back and got a replacement shipped next day without question. BTW I HATE the way they **** refurbs now, very unproductive...esp for sending the old one back, AND whats weird is the refurb came with no battery, but WITH a SIM card and back cover... I'm keeping the back cover lol and the old SIM card is only good for my phone so I can't imagine they want it back.. I will update in 5-6 days if I get charged for the back cover, I've NEVER seen a phone sent with it, I've had about 5-6 Eris refurbs, and around the same for inc1.. got the inc2 on its release date 28 April, and can't believe the port is loose on this.. I originally had the hard gel case that was out when the phone first came out so I bought it and actually got a refund cos there was a Bulletin on it for recall, and now that I got my replacement that case really ****ed my power button up, my new refurb power button is sooo much better that gel case did something, so if u have that case id call for a refurb complying about the power button...
If you get a refurb, they come with new back cover... also, I received my package today... Saturday... USPS.. I wonder if they aren't sending with fed ex anymore, either way came REAL FAST! awesomeness.
EDIT: called back, and they did change from FedEx to USPS which means we now can get our refurbs on the weekends!! saweeeet.
I'm keeping the back I don't care if they charge me. the way they package it now is horrible for sending it back, not to mention no return label, they said they are sending me one but who knows and where do I bring it now, I had an old FedEx some I could have used and they said I couldn't use that anymore.
Couple questions. Can anyone move their home button at all vertically? Mine does slightly only on the left side. Also if I just barely push/click it on the very right corner of the button I can make it click without a response however if I push it with normal force on the right it responds like normal. I can't do this on the very left side/corner. That side is very sensitive and if I barely touch it it responds. The feel/sound is a little different when I push the right side too. It's definitely a tighter fit on that side.
I'm wondering if I should go through the hassle of trying to get a replacement because of this. My s6 had a bad wobbly loose home button and it was annoying. I ordered my phone through Verizon customer service through an upgrade. If I want them to send me a new one they have to charge me $200 again and then when I send one back I have to wait 10 days for a refund.. And the closest Verizon store is almost 2 hours away
I'm also hesitant to swap bcuz first charge on this one and I'm already getting over 6 hours on screen time and I haven't even disabled any bloatedware yet. It however does have the gap/light leak all around but apparently majority of them have that. Advice? What would you do in my position? Thanks guys... Wish I could just get a perfect device for once.
I have been reading your multiple threads about your issues, I think you are not comfortable with the device and would advise you the get an exchange without hesitation. In my experience, when I start finding multiple flaws on anything, that is just my subconcious telling me I am not comfortable. Go get it exchanged, you will be much happier.
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I havr been reading your multiple threads about your issues, I think you are not comfortable with the device and would advise you the get an exchange without hesitation. In my experience, when I start finding multiple flaws on anything, that is just my subconcious telling me I am not comfortable. Go get it exchanged, you will be much happier.
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I also noticed the OP complainings. This is the best advice he can get.
Honestly I think most home buttons are exactly the same. I just have ocd and I'm anal over stuff like this. I notice little things that most people don't. It's just impossible to get a perfect unit. Every single one will have something it seems. There's nothing really wrong with it. I have to purposely barely press it in one side for it not to register. I might go to Walmart and see if they will show me a few units just to see if I find any better but idk. Performance wise this one has been amazing and the battery is blowing me away.
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Honestly I think most home buttons are exactly the same. I just have ocd and I'm anal over stuff like this. I notice little things that most people don't. It's just impossible to get a perfect unit. Every single one will have something it seems. There's nothing really wrong with it. I have to purposely barely press it in one side for it not to register. I might go to Walmart and see if they will show me a few units just to see if I find any better but idk. Performance wise this one has been amazing and the battery is blowing me away.
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Dude, let me stop you right there. The best cure for this, after your medicine, is the following logic:
The reason you are freaking out is the excitement of a new gadget and you want it to be perfect. But everything that exists is flawed and nothing lasts.
Think how your phone will be worthless in one year when they will release the new Model with 4k Display, 806 PPI with awesome VR experience.
You won't give a damn sht about the home button on the model you are holding right now. In 5 years your phone will be as worthless as garbage.
Just enjoy your phone try new apps, and don't think about issues before they even exists. If one day your phone's home button stops working, then you will think about it.
gl dude!
6400 mAh on Amazon, have not heard of the name before. I am still thinking about ZeroLemon, just putting this out here for those that like a smaller battery (less than 10,000 mAh)
https://www.amazon.com/Perfine-Exte...36917&sr=8-1&keywords=lg+v20+extended+battery
I may bite the bullet and buy it just to do a sort of review for everyone here. Double battery life sounds good. It already makes it through a school day (8am-3pm) and is left on 15% with a lunch top up so this will probably help out in that aspect.
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6400 mAh on Amazon, have not heard of the name before. I am still thinking about ZeroLemon, just putting this out here for those that like a smaller battery (less than 10,000 mAh)
https://www.amazon.com/Perfine-Exte...36917&sr=8-1&keywords=lg+v20+extended+battery
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I posted about this battery about a week or so ago in the ZeroLemon thread. Had never heard of these people and was wondering if anyone had any experience with them.
sanjsrik said:
I posted about this battery about a week or so ago in the ZeroLemon thread. Had never heard of these people and was wondering if anyone had any experience with them.
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Ah ok, did not think to look in there, thought it was solely focused on ZL. I know no reviews I can find either, but as you can see my search skills are not top notch at times lol. But not sure if 6,400 will scratch my itch, I eat the LG battery up in not time, mainly because I keep the screen at 100% 24/7. Plus, with my Note 4 it worked great and not in mind of trying a new brand.
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I may bite the bullet and buy it just to do a sort of review for everyone here. Double battery life sounds good. It already makes it through a school day (8am-3pm) and is left on 15% with a lunch top up so this will probably help out in that aspect.
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Ok, if you do buy, please give us your thoughts, as I noted before I am fan of cement brick for my battery, but you never know. If 6,400 does it might go with it.
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Ah ok, did not think to look in there, thought it was solely focused on ZL. I know no reviews I can find either, but as you can see my search skills are not top notch at times lol. But not sure if 6,400 will scratch my itch, I eat the LG battery up in not time, mainly because I keep the screen at 100% 24/7. Plus, with my Note 4 it worked great and not in mind of trying a new brand.
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I bought this:
https://www.anker.com/products/A1277011
Phenomenal product. Yes, big and heavy. Stick it in my jacket pocket and even sometimes let my friends use it at the same time as I'm using it because it has 2 usb and 3 micro usb ports.
I'm interested, but what kind of grip does that have? I don't want a slippery back with no option for a case. I'm also not to keen on silver. Wish it was a soft touch, grippy black back.
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I'm interested, but what kind of grip does that have? I don't want a slippery back with no option for a case. I'm also not to keen on silver. Wish it was a soft touch, grippy black back.
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Buy it. It's on Amazon. Means free returns. You could dress it up with my little pony stickers. Perhaps some rainbows. Anything is possible in the age of stickers
I looked at it. If bought today wouldn't be here till February.
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I looked at it. If bought today wouldn't be here till February.
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My take away was if you choose standard shipping it would be here by 1 Feb, meaning there are expedited shipping options. Don't think they can Amazon Prime it because coming direct for China.
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I bought this:
https://www.anker.com/products/A1277011
Phenomenal product. Yes, big and heavy. Stick it in my jacket pocket and even sometimes let my friends use it at the same time as I'm using it because it has 2 usb and 3 micro usb ports.
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Thanks for that, however, do have a portable battery I use today, would like to have it all wrapped up into one thing to carry. With the portable coming with me when the wife is on a shoe hunting trip to ensure I can do my mind numbing activities.
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My take away was if you choose standard shipping it would be here by 1 Feb, meaning there are expedited shipping options. Don't think they can Amazon Prime it because coming direct for China.
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Not too sure how much expedited shipping would cost but I can look into it.
I had one of these in my LG G3. Same brand. Really good.
https://www.amazon.com/Hyperion-Ext...49194&sr=1-2&keywords=lg+v20+extended+battery
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I may bite the bullet and buy it just to do a sort of review for everyone here. Double battery life sounds good. It already makes it through a school day (8am-3pm) and is left on 15% with a lunch top up so this will probably help out in that aspect.
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That's some pretty below average battery life you got there. I get through my school day from 6am to 4pm (including bus rides) with 50-65% left. This is with constant snapchat and music usage and occasional videos and games.
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That's some pretty below average battery life you got there. I get through my school day from 6am to 4pm (including bus rides) with 50-65% left. This is with constant snapchat and music usage and occasional videos and games.
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what are your settings? i m having 4.5 hours of sot. but i would like to have more
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what are your settings? i m having 4.5 hours of sot. but i would like to have more
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About the same here. About 5 is a stretch
Wish it wasn't such an eye sore..
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About the same here. About 5 is a stretch
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im getting about 5-6 hours sot on average. That is with data, wifi, and sync on. I also turn on location only when i need it. My highest was 7 hours with only wifi on.
I'm curious about it but if it's not going to ship until February I had might as well wait for the Zerolemon.
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I just ordered the hyperion today i will let you know how it works out. I should get it jan. 20th
I was going to get the zero lemon, but honestly i like the look of this one as its not as bulky and brick like as the zero lemon. I know zero lemon is the know battery of choice, but i will take a chance as i have heard and read good thing about hyperion as well.