Shake...power off - Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Ok so this is strange can anyone tell my why when my phone shakes my power turns off I'm runnin ICS alpha 4 stock it did the same thing on alpha 3 stock but not on alpha 2
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K3VlN said:
Ok so this is strange can anyone tell my why when my phone shakes my power turns off I'm runnin ICS alpha 4 stock it did the same thing on alpha 3 stock but not on alpha 2
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I am going to assume you checked the obvious of a loose battery. Does it vibrate and go off or when you shake it the power goes off?

I believe this would be hardware not software. You can check by flashing a known good Rom. But first check the contact points on your battery. Rub them clean, and make sure they are "springy"

I check the battery and it fits well but it is one of those monster batteries so it could fit loose in there..it does just shut down not a power cycle... thanks kenny guess ill have to go back to stock batt
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That sounds like a visit to the Sprint store...
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K3VlN said:
I check the battery and it fits well but it is one of those monster batteries so it could fit loose in there..it does just shut down not a power cycle... thanks kenny guess ill have to go back to stock batt
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Try ripping off the cover of a book of matches and placing it between the the battery and the cover. It worked when I used the giant battery.
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BrooklynsFinest said:
Try ripping off the cover of a book of matches and placing it between the the battery and the cover. It worked when I used the giant battery.
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Exacty Brooklyn, that's what I had to do with my extended battery. It would shut off when I closed the keyboard to hard. A thin piece of cardboard fixed that.
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BrooklynsFinest said:
Try ripping off the cover of a book of matches and placing it between the the battery and the cover. It worked when I used the giant battery.
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I had to do the exact same thing. anytime I slammed my KB shut the phone would power off.
I just put a matchbook cover on top of the battery and the issue was resolved

I had to do the same thing... you think they would test these batteries a little better before public release.

which exteded battery do you have my gorilla gadgets did that switched to the hyperion doesnt do it anymore.

Yes. Loose battery. Only happens when you buy those cheap ginormous batteries. Careful, I had a friend that lost a left nut when that thing overheated and exploded. I kid you not!

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Just got an extended battery, any tips?

I seen somewhere tips for calibrating an extended battery, I was wondering if I could get some advice. Also I'm running Synergy RC2 GOD MODE.
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-Charge battery to 100%
-In recovery, wipe battery stats
-Lets phone die [so that it automatically turns off]
-Charge back to 100%, use as normal
Try juice defender also
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I use juice, I just need to charge this baby up and let it fly.
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I had the extended for awhile i couldn't get over the bulk of it .
Have a hero and a TP2 so i just keep 2 charged batterys at a time and switch
I found the cheap ones work just as-well as the 60 dollar ones at best buy aslong as you condition them
I only paid $13 for this battery. I haven't even seen it's full potential yet. I'm a bit worried cause now I cannot use a case for it..but gives me more reason to try going red with it. Anyway, I was switching between 3 batteries and it wore out
My back. It was convenient yet annoying. So these batteries just need some conditioning?
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jacoballen22 said:
I only paid $13 for this battery. I haven't even seen it's full potential yet. I'm a bit worried cause now I cannot use a case for it..but gives me more reason to try going red with it. Anyway, I was switching between 3 batteries and it wore out
My back. It was convenient yet annoying. So these batteries just need some conditioning?
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I got mine for 8 dollars on Amazon lasted 2 days all i would do is calibrate at 100% completely drain then repeat for the first few charge cycles.
Worked like a charm just couldn't get over the girth
Hmm I see. I can get used to it, I just cannot have it in my pocket at work anymore. And its no longer protected so it is risky but I needed a change since I'm not getting the 3D right now lol
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If you want an extra extended battery PM me your address ill send it to you just doesn't have the backing any more I kinda of broke the back cover
Duct tape it together lol and that is nice but would it cost you to send it?
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jacoballen22 said:
Duct tape it together lol and that is nice but would it cost you to send it?
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Im not worried about shipping. If you want it its yours just help the next guy out when you can.
tips for stock rom and unrooted?
churro7 said:
tips for stock rom and unrooted?
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Turn auto push off auto adjust brightness off,,,lowest readable setting
But from what i see the GB 2.3.3 battary life is ok on the new EVO's that is Hardware 004

Battery help

If a Chinese extended battery swells a little in the middle but works fine should I be considered about the battery burning up
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If a battery is swelling, you should be very concerned, and stop using it immediately. It could explode at any time and the acid inside could seriously burn you or others.
K thanks
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Even if it doesn't explode, it could crack and cook your phone. Dispose asap!
Do u know what can cause that it wasn't a old battery i just got another one and I don't want this one to f up too
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dvtmg704 said:
Do u know what can cause that it wasn't a old battery i just got another one and I don't want this one to f up too
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Three words: Made in China.
Sometimes cheap isnt the way to go. You get what you pay for.
What's the best battery out there
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Best thing I found is buying lots of stock n underclocking
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dvtmg704 said:
What's the best battery out there
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The best one would probably be a stock one made by htc.
I used a generic branded 3500mAh battery bought on Amazon.com from a seller called Quickshippers. It works out wonderful and is only a fraction of the cost of the expensive Seidio ones.
The only reason I went back to stock is because I'm getting fantastic battery life with evodeck. And I'm usually just plugged in and charging while at work. I missed the sheer thinness of the stock battery.
How long does a extended battery take to fully charge
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3500 BATTERY takes about 6 to 8 hours to charge. But if u dont use an SBC kernel, it will never fully charge.
I am trying this new kernel release from HTC now, and it looks promising, but only on second day. Too early to see if it actually fully charges 3500s
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My battery is 4000 mV at 90% I just callibrated and been running chop suey for a while
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did I help? hit that lil thanks button then
Seidio Slim
The Seidio Slim battery is slightly better according to some reviews I have read, but then again I don't believe I have read enough of them to lead me to believe that is better than just buying the Stock from HTC which is more durable. Just a thought not a proven fact.

Battery looks like it expanded inside..

Quick question, I've got a bricked evo that I have'nt touched in months. The battery has been useless inside the phone's box since then but a couple of days ago I noticed the battery looks like it expanded or exploded from the inside. Any idea of what could of caused this?
Very curious.
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If it was never charged for a while and left on a cool environment I would say that the battery was just bad, if you had it on a hot place like on the glove compartment inside your car then it overheated. Either way I hope you discard it.
Any lump on a battery means you need to dispose of it..I've heard of some crazy stuff lol.
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Dispose of it immediately. If you try to use it or charge it, it will likely explode.
Oh I would never attempt to use it again, I was just a little curious as to why this would happen. Thanks all!
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drrtydisko said:
Oh I would never attempt to use it again, I was just a little curious as to why this would happen. Thanks all!
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old batteries tend to do that...

Omg the aluminum backplate is came off

The title says it all. I left my phone on the counter for an hour and when I came back it was on the floor with the back completely off. It was a frightening moment . But I was able to snap it back on.
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take any pics before putting it back on.... ? just curious
killerskincanoe said:
take any pics before putting it back on.... ? just curious
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i wasn't able to take a picture. i was panicking and tried to fix it as soon as possible
Not a good sign for Build quality... what was underneath?
See any test points?
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My concern is the missing 5 screws that hold your backing plate on. I've removed mine already...first day. If your backplate just fell off, your have serious warranty and build issues. I posted a thread in the general section with pictures.
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tribalartgod said:
My concern is the missing 5 screws that hold your backing plate on. I've removed mine already...first day. If your backplate just fell off, your have serious warranty and build issues. I posted a thread in the general section with pictures.
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Yeah, screws just don't generally fall out, esp with covers on and the top and bottom guards on.
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Screws? Hhmmm I didn't see any but I already replaced the phone with a new one and this one does have screws I guess the other one was strangelydefective
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1800mah vs. 3800mah battery!!

Just got my 3800mah battery in the mail and I'll be posting stats and screen shots comparing the two. Everyone else feel free to do the same or share your experience with the two.
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Absolutely love my 3800mah battery. All day, no matter what the usage. Wouldn't trade it and it's huge backside for anything lol
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steddora said:
Absolutely love my 3800mah battery. All day, no matter what the usage. Wouldn't trade it and it's huge backside for anything lol
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I can't, can't, can't, for the life of me get with those fat backs! It's just such an eye sore... And this phones so sleek. I'm curious to kno what's the largest (mah) battery you've seen without the aftermarket back?
I thought I was gonna hate the huge back too but had to try it and I gotta say... not that bad.... kinda like it even. I feel less likely to drop it.
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RussellEstridge25 said:
I thought I was gonna hate the huge back too but had to try it and I gotta say... not that bad.... kinda like it even. I feel less likely to drop it.
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Same here, it's like having a dinner slip grip . I think there's a 2100 that fits under the stock back plate
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I think its easier to hold with the back and I can get well over 6 hours screen time with the brightness up to about 75%. I got mine last weekend and I'm still amazed how long I use it and I get paranoid about the battery then look at it and its still all the way charged. I got the trexcell and its awesome so far. I'm at 13 hours on my charge right now with 1 hour and 2 minutes on the screen all web browsing and its at 75%.
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GiantJay said:
I think its easier to hold with the back and I can get well over 6 hours screen time with the brightness up to about 75%. I got mine last weekend and I'm still amazed how long I use it and I get paranoid about the battery then look at it and its still all the way charged. I got the trexcell and its awesome so far. I'm at 13 hours on my charge right now with 1 hour and 2 minutes on the screen all web browsing and its at 75%.
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Nice!!!
I'm in that same boat. I have a full comparison to. My girl has a stock battery in hers and my big ole battery lasts three times as long as hers lol
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I was just sick of battery being an issue for me on most Roms... And our phones are so slim already a little bulk don't hurt.
Which battery specifically did you get? I'm thinking of getting one myself actually, almost got stuck in the middle of a totally unknown location because my battery was almost dead. Not a fun predicament, I'll say that much.
Lol I usually never complain about any ROM cause I know my extended will still get me through the day any day
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steddora said:
Same here, it's like having a dinner slip grip . I think there's a 2100 that fits under the stock back plate
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This would be good to have... where can it be purchased?
I got the Hyperion on amazon.
RussellEstridge25 said:
I thought I was gonna hate the huge back too but had to try it and I gotta say... not that bad.... kinda like it even. I feel less likely to drop it.
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The bellybutton where the camera lens used to be is sexy too!
(I just carry a spare battery in my wallet and have a wall charger. I get 3600mah w/o the baggage)
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kingsway8605 said:
The bellybutton where the camera lens used to be is sexy too!
(I just carry a spare battery in my wallet and have a wall charger. I get 3600mah w/o the baggage)
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That sounds like baggage to me I don't have to carry a wall charger or an extra batter
kingsway8605 said:
The bellybutton where the camera lens used to be is sexy too!
(I just carry a spare battery in my wallet and have a wall charger. I get 3600mah w/o the baggage)
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I second that opinion. I got two batteries and a wall charger for the batteries(outside the phone) for like $20 on amazon. Very happy with them and keep it slim and sexy.
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GiantJay said:
I think its easier to hold with the back and I can get well over 6 hours screen time with the brightness up to about 75%. I got mine last weekend and I'm still amazed how long I use it and I get paranoid about the battery then look at it and its still all the way charged. I got the trexcell and its awesome so far. I'm at 13 hours on my charge right now with 1 hour and 2 minutes on the screen all web browsing and its at 75%.
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Which one did u buy?
Snazarian said:
Which one did u buy?
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The brand on it is qcell. I've had them about 4 months and they are easily as good as the OE battery. Though I believe they are advertised as 1950 as opposed to our 1800. For $20 you can't go wrong.
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I have 2 batteries so I get to enjoy my slim and sexy Epic 4G Touch without all the junk in the trunk.
Charge one to 100% then swap it and charge to other to 100% and there's no need to carry a charger with me when I leave the house.
It's not that hard to pop the back off and swap batteries...
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RussellEstridge25 said:
That sounds like baggage to me I don't have to carry a wall charger or an extra batter
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I don't carry the extra charger silly!
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