Okay I've been reading reviews on people getting 20 hours on battery with the same usage as I am, but my battery dies around 12-15 hours which I think is pretty good. Well I'll post up screenies to show you guys. Just checking if my battery life is normal before jumping ahead and buying a new battery.
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I'm getting about that with about 6 hours of audio play mixed in.
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Oh okay. Thats good to know. I play music about the same amount.
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May I ask how battery life is on AOSP roms, like cm?
So what's the overall way to increase battery without disabling the awesome features of this phone? I read in this thread to over charge for an hour or two, but in another thread it says not to over charge the battery... I'm confused
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I'd like to know all of your settings, I wish my battery life was that good!
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I'd like to know all of your settings, I wish my battery life was that good!
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kevinrubio1 said:
So what's the overall way to increase battery without disabling the awesome features of this phone? I read in this thread to over charge for an hour or two, but in another thread it says not to over charge the battery... I'm confused
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It all depends on how you use your phone. If you have a bunch of apps synching, terrible reception, and the screen on the brightest setting all the time you most likely won't get good battery life. I'm more than happy coming from the Nexus 4 though. That phone had horrendous battery life.
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It all depends on how you use your phone. If you have a bunch of apps synching, terrible reception, and the screen on the brightest setting all the time you most likely won't get good battery life. I'm more than happy coming from the Nexus 4 though. That phone had horrendous battery life.
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I could get a full days use with my nexus 4 and only use like 40% tasker can work wonders. I'm going to try to it on my s 4 when I let the battery settle from all my changing apps and flashing
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I could get a full days use with my nexus 4 and only use like 40% tasker can work wonders. I'm going to try to it on my s 4 when I let the battery settle from all my changing apps and flashing
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Interesting... I use my phone A LOT though and the S4 has impressed me since day one. My nexus dies in a little over a day with no use at all.
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Interesting... I use my phone A LOT though and the S4 has impressed me since day one. My nexus dies in a little over a day with no use at all.
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I just set up my galaxy s 4 to do the same, I'll try it for a few days. I just use tasker to set it to turn off internet unless I have an app open which requires it.
You can set it to turn on internet and sync at intervals too.
I didnt really change anything. Shut off all features. Brightness like 25%. But I did underclock to 1.3ghz. Which stilll ran really smooth.
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My brother and I have the same phones, the s4 and his battery is better. I don't understand why! We have the same exact settings, but his is black and mine is white
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Ive notice that some apps like google maps kills battery too. Even if youre not running it. So check if your running applications.
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PestiferouSx said:
Ive notice that some apps like google maps kills battery too. Even if youre not running it. So check if your running applications.
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I just disabled google maps, I'm testing the battery out today
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I just disabled google maps, I'm testing the battery out today
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Alright. Now the waiting game.
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Alright. Now the waiting game.
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The battery, somewhat, got better!
But I'm installing a kernel in a few to see if that helps!
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The battery, somewhat, got better!
But I'm installing a kernel in a few to see if that helps!
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Try ktoonez kernel and set it on koonzservative.
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Also are you on stock and fully bloated?
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Just do what I do. I use an old car battery and I soldered leads into the back of the phone. Sure, my arms get tired and people stare at me in Wal-Mart... but I NEVER run out of battery. :laugh: :good:
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I know it isn't a complete ROM yet, but my battery life drops about 1% every 30 seconds with the screen on, and 1% every 2 minutes with the screen off. A lot of people are saying that their battery improved, however mine is a lot worse. Does anyone have any battery saving tips for AOKP? If so, thanks.
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I know it isn't a complete ROM yet, but my battery life drops about 1% every 30 seconds with the screen on, and 1% every 2 minutes with the screen off. A lot of people are saying that their battery improved, however mine is a lot worse. Does anyone have any battery saving tips for AOKP? If so, thanks.
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Try this..http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1179809
This has helped me a lot. Read thru the thread for tips.
Governor is set on performance move to on demand and underclock to 1.3 best battery life to date
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Governor is set on performance move to on demand and underclock to 1.3 best battery life to date
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Alright I'll reflash it later and do that and get back to you thanks
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Scoutamis said:
I know it isn't a complete ROM yet, but my battery life drops about 1% every 30 seconds with the screen on, and 1% every 2 minutes with the screen off. A lot of people are saying that their battery improved, however mine is a lot worse. Does anyone have any battery saving tips for AOKP? If so, thanks.
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I hadthe same issue but I flashed the TMobile modem and it solved it I was on blaze modem it was sucking my battery dry but that was a fix for me juss saying
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Set it to turn of 4g when the screen is off.. phone lasted over 16 hours
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peppersu812 said:
I hadthe same issue but I flashed the TMobile modem and it solved it I was on blaze modem it was sucking my battery dry but that was a fix for me juss saying
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Sorry for the nooby question...but is a modem the same thing as a radio? Lol i tend to stay away from flashing radios and stuff like that because there's alot of people complaining about bricking their devices. Thanks for the help
Not sure how people are bricking there devices just by flashing a radio...but ya ey are the same thing.
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Not sure how people are bricking there devices just by flashing a radio...but ya ey are the same thing.
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Ok yea i dont know...i thought i remembered that happening somewhere but i guess not...anyway ill try that in a bit thanks!
To me you would think you just wouldn't have any service if you just flashed a radio that is different but it's just like flashing a rom like galaxy note rom on our device. It wouldn't play nice it isn't compatible so there for its a hard brick then you got yourself a nice looking paperweight lol
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Same here bro...I feel your pain....
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Same here bro...I feel your pain....
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Are u saying that's bad??!?!! I don't even get half of that on stock!
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mbernusg said:
Set it to turn of 4g when the screen is off.. phone lasted over 16 hours
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I searched for this, is this only possible using juice defender or is there another way? Thanks
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I searched for this, is this only possible using juice defender or is there another way? Thanks
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It's a setting in rom control
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Are u saying that's bad??!?!! I don't even get half of that on stock!
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Obviously sarcasm
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Obviously sarcasm
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Yea I figured...I wish my battery was that good
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Yea I figured...I wish my battery was that good
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Same time as the ss above
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Same time as the ss above
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Seriously, wtf are you doing?
Best I can get is 10-12up with 3 1/2-4hr screen...
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Seriously, wtf are you doing?
Best I can get is 10-12up with 3 1/2-4hr screen...
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Nothing special...no JD, all on 4g, sync is always on, and on stock battery. I have another stock battery the gnex extended on standby. I use an external battery charger and just rotate my batteries. That I believe has helped me.
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Seriously, wtf are you doing?
Best I can get is 10-12up with 3 1/2-4hr screen...
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Exactly, Those stats dont post the actual usage in any meaningful form. If it really wanted to give real info it would tell you how much cpu time those processes used.
Using GSAM battery monitor btw
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You have a lot going on there but it shouldn't run down the battery that that quick, what was the screen on time? and how old is the battery?
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You have a lot going on there but it shouldn't run down the battery that that quick, what was the screen on time? and how old is the battery?
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I agree
2hrs I think. 7 months old, but I thin I need a new one cause my sticker has turned red.
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You have a lot going on there but it shouldn't run down the battery that that quick, what was the screen on time? and how old is the battery?
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mrbsb said:
2hrs I think. 7 months old, but I thin I need a new one cause my sticker has turned red.
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That's exactly how mines is.. Had my phone for, 7 months and get that type of battery life.. I screwed up my battery though before my knowledgeable days on XDA.. Gonna just buy a new one off Amazon.. Great deals on there
No doesn't seem normal. Do you leave you phone on the charger for long periods? Maybe a bad battery cell.
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I literally just got the LG Optimus G and I love this phone. I wish it was more blacked theme but I don't care. This phone is amazingly fast and playing around with the Samsung GS3 and Note 2, they got a bit laggy in the Sprint store.
Only thing I am worried about is battery life (people say it isn't the best) and dropping it...I don't have a case yet. Well just saying I love my Optimus G so far.
R.I.P Samsung Epic 4G, you will be missed.
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Glad you miss your Epic. The only thing that made it tolerable was xboxfanj's work. I'm SO glad I got the LGOG. And the Devs coming with it. xboxfanj included.
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The phone is ok camera isnt the best. .phone is very fast an love the screen.I got a little light bleed around the screen i only see it when im on a all black screen..one other thing is the androind updates LG is horrible with updates
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I honestly think the battery on this phone is just fine. All depends on how you use it but it is light years better than my nexus s was.
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During school I have like every possible thing turned off. I just text a lot.
And I found something that bugs me about this phone. I can't set the brightness all the way up "due to high temperature" and my phone isn't even hot. I mean...I feel the heat but that doesn't bother me. Now overheating scares me about this phone.
And I do miss my epic. I'm trying to transfer music and everything and this is....a pain in the arse.
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engine95 said:
Glad you miss your Epic. The only thing that made it tolerable was xboxfanj's work. I'm SO glad I got the LGOG. And the Devs coming with it. xboxfanj included.
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That's the awesome part, xboxfanj.
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Overheating is my problem. But, it rocks otherwise. The problem is battery life. Now that I'm at school, I can't last all day with it. And I just text a lot and minor Internet usage.
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megamaster2 said:
Overheating is my problem. But, it rocks otherwise. The problem is battery life. Now that I'm at school, I can't last all day with it. And I just text a lot and minor Internet usage.
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I feel overheating would be my problem.
And I always have data off. I never get on the internet and if I do, I use WiFi.
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Quick question, does this phone have a battery percentage instead of just the icon at the top right by the clock in the status bar? If so how do I set it?
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Settings: powersaving. All the way at the bottom.
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engine95 said:
Settings: powersaving. All the way at the bottom.
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Thanks!
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There's no reason to have the brightness all the way up. I'm outside alot and I keep it at 63 percent. My battery last all day easily. Especially if I just text and surf. Use Eco mode also
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There's no reason to have the brightness all the way up. I'm outside alot and I keep it at 63 percent. My battery last all day easily. Especially if I just text and surf. Use Eco mode also
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Lolz ik. I never have battery up all the way anyway. Maybe half way outside. And I already turned it on.
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Is there anyway to boost the volume louder then system set volume? Sadly it isn't loud enough for me.
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TaviRawr said:
Is there anyway to boost the volume louder then system set volume? Sadly it isn't loud enough for me.
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See if my thread in themes/apps section helps
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genaro12543 said:
See if my thread in themes/apps section helps
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Thank you but before I posted that, I realized I could use my Epic as a mp3 player.
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Thank you but before I posted that, I realized I could use my Epic as a mp3 player.
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That's true but I'd consider checking out that thread cuz my speaker is louder for YouTube and music and my notifications are almost TOO loud which is a good thing haha just letting you know: )
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I have noticed that my S4 tends to get a bit hot around the top right side and by the camera. Is there and way to prevent this?
Please share your experience.
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I've had no problems with my s4 so far.... I'm on voip's all day long and no heating problem.....
But it does take forever to charge this pig... Lol
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I've had no problems with my s4 so far.... I'm on voip's all day long and no heating problem.....
But it does take forever to charge this pig... Lol
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Mine charges extremely quick with stock charger
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androidsoccer said:
Mine charges extremely quick with stock charger
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I use the stock charger as well...
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I have noticed that my S4 tends to get a bit hot around the top right side and by the camera. Is there and way to prevent this?
Please share your experience.
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Seen others report issues of heat around camera from others on the tmobile site but I have not had any problems yet.
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Then idk what can it be. I have all the air gestures turned off. And only use wifi.
To all that responded thank you.
And do all of you have a rooted S4? Or are you on stock? Maybe it only happens when your on stock.
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Every phone does that...and its more noticeable when you are playing games or streaming a lot! Of videos
Yes mine gets hot.
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Who's s4 charges quickly?
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farru503 said:
Every phone does that...and its more noticeable when you are playing games or streaming a lot! Of videos
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The first couple of days ... I was having the same issue ... and I wasn't streaming videos nor nothing ... just charging ...
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Who's s4 charges quickly?
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Mine charges in like 2 hours or so that's pretty fast to me.
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Same but that's weird
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The first couple of days ... I was having the same issue ... and I wasn't streaming videos nor nothing ... just charging ...
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ohh well dont worry about it if during the day your phone last at least 10 hours of overall use then dont worry ...but if the battery drains quickly then it might be the ROM, or your battery or multiples widgets are running all day
Your phone should not get very hot (if at all) while charging.
Two main reasons this will occur
1. Wrong voltage on AC charger (if you're not using stock)
2. Rom/Kernel issues
I've definitely experienced my phone getting hot when streaming HD video or playing cpu/gpu intensive games for a while.
My phone takes forever to charge but man it last long time too....
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My phone takes forever to charge but man it last long time too....
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Mine charges quickly and drains quickly too
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for every 5 min its up 5%
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Who's s4 charges quickly?
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for every 5 min of charging its up 5%. :laugh:
did Samsung say that they improve the charging when they first show the GS4?
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That is perfectly normal. Thats where the processor is situated. It is normal for the CPU to reach temps of around 70 degrees under heavy usage. As long as the phone isnt shutting itself off because of overheating you are fine!
These phones tend to get hot at times, if it is hot all the time then you have an issie.
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yeah comes in handy for when I want to warm up my meal. keeps my bigmac warm till I get home. heres how:
step 1: start hd recording
step 2: place meal ontop of phone
step3: enjoy hot meal!
I think I got a dud because my battery life is sucking real bad. I had G2 for over a week and I have to say, the battery on G2 blows Note 3 out of the water which bums me out. I mean 7% in 35 minutes is simply unacceptable. Anyone else having similar problems? Should I take it back to the T-Mobile store and ask for a replacement? Any help will be appreciated. Thanks
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umair239 said:
I think I got a dud because my battery life is sucking real bad. I had G2 for over a week and I have to say, the battery on G2 blows Note 3 out of the water which bums me out. I mean 7% in 35 minutes is simply unacceptable. Anyone else having similar problems? Should I take it back to the T-Mobile store and ask for a replacement? Any help will be appreciated. Thanks
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Let the battery settle in.. or u can just wait for external batteries to come out
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Turn off WiFi scanning in advanced WiFi settings.
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abalosmusic said:
Let the battery settle in.. or u can just wait for external batteries to come out
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Okay, I'll wait. It's the first day may be that's why.
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id10terrordfw said:
Turn off WiFi scanning in advanced WiFi settings.
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Thanks bud, that's one of the first few things I took care of and the battery stats are with Wifi scanning disabled
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So far my battery is really good.
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I guess I'll replace it tomorrow. I am also not happy with the wifi signal strength. It's hardly one bar. I am getting convinced that I got a defective one.
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Can anyone else post their stats so I can at least compare. Please!
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Hey buddy I work for tmobile... we are told to let the battery die completely and then charge all the way up to 100 and then unplug.
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My battery life seems good so far. I'm still on the pre charge. Got about 3 hours phone call 2 hours screen on. And 18% left. Haven't done my first charge yet.
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lennie said:
My battery life seems good so far. I'm still on the pre charge. Got about 3 hours phone call 2 hours screen on. And 18% left. Haven't done my first charge yet.
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Okay, I'll try that before replacing the device. Thank you.
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Okay, I'll try that before replacing the device. Thank you.
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usually when you get a new battery you're supposed to condition it. but anyways, I usually turn off wifi, gps, disable pen detection when in holster
Here is another picture showing 3% drop in battery juice with only 17 minutes of usage. This is freaking embarrassing
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Let the plucking battery cycle a couple of times. I'm sorry but youse sound like a bunch of whinny brats. It takes time for the battery to reach peak performance.
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Is that with 17 minutes of screen on time? If so, ur battery is fine. Ur on pave for over 7 hours of screen time.
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3% in 17 minutes of screen time is not bad at all
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3% in 17 minutes of screen time is not bad at all
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Yeah these screenshots without on-screen time are useless.
Even 10 minutes of on screen time for 3% is pretty good - that's on track for 5.5 hours of on-screen time.
What u talking about batt is breast since I got my phone I got it 45% out of the box. And it's still running good so far
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What u talking about batt is breast since I got my phone I got it 45% out of the box. And it's still running good so far
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