Battery life thread

**pizzafrog** · 07-11-2011, 11:58 PM

I just went through a 17 hour day of moderate use and started my charge with 35% battery life remaining. Not as good as some others are reporting, but getting through a full day like this is good enough for me. The phone is still relatively new and I'm hoping that it will get better with time.

**mgftp** · 07-12-2011, 07:04 AM

Originally Posted by pizzafrog

I'm hoping that it will get better with time.

I feel as though mine is. I can pretty much always make it through a day now, I didn't use the phone much yesterday but I was at 40% when I plugged it in and Sunday when I used the phone even less I was at 70%.

But for me an extended battery will be needed if I keep this phone. During a phone intensive day, I feel there will still be problems as 40% after what if light use for me, isn't great. Has anyone tried any of the extended batteries that fit with the stock door? The 1750, 1800, or 1900? I was thinking of giving the chichitech 1900 battery a try as it has gotten good reviews. However it just seems like one of those too good to be true things. I dunno why HTC wouldn't wanna put the largest possible battery in their phone that would fit right from the factory.

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**bik2101** · 07-12-2011, 08:57 AM

pretty sure, but i have to check when i get home, that i have those chichitec batteries at home..and they don't fit. too thick so the battery door just won't shut completely. i know for sure though that there is a mugen 1800 that fits as i use it all the time and i am pretty certain seidio's 1750 would fit perfectly also as i have always used theirs on other phones in the past.

**mgftp** · 07-12-2011, 09:35 AM

Originally Posted by bik2101

pretty sure, but i have to check when i get home, that i have those chichitec batteries at home..and they don't fit. too thick so the battery door just won't shut completely. i know for sure though that there is a mugen 1800 that fits as i use it all the time and i am pretty certain seidio's 1750 would fit perfectly also as i have always used theirs on other phones in the past.

Please take a look and let us know.

How is the mugen in comparison to the stock battery?

**bik2101** · 07-12-2011, 09:50 AM

there is improvement with the mugen - i'd probably get a few more hours with it.

**bik2101** · 07-12-2011, 10:45 PM

these are them right? yeah they don't fit. they don't allow the door to fully close. almost, but not completely.

**mgftp** · 07-13-2011, 07:43 AM

Originally Posted by bik2101

these are them right? yeah they don't fit. they don't allow the door to fully close. almost, but not completely.

That looks like it. Too bad

**procrastibator** · 07-13-2011, 08:43 PM

Well from the comments posted on the front page everyone's incredible two batteries are much better than mine! Mine doesn't even last a whole day with heavy use. Not really even close, actually.

**mgftp** · 07-13-2011, 09:21 PM

Originally Posted by procrastibator

Well from the comments posted on the front page everyone's incredible two batteries are much better than mine! Mine doesn't even last a whole day with heavy use. Not really even close, actually.

I am with you, although I usually make it a whole day, I am just cutting it too close, and sometimes not making it. However, I have spent many hours looking into this, and I think the answer is as simple as some people referring to usage (ex, light, moderate, heavy) in a much different way than others.

**procrastibator** · 07-14-2011, 09:14 AM

Originally Posted by mgftp

I am with you, although I usually make it a whole day, I am just cutting it too close, and sometimes not making it. However, I have spent many hours looking into this, and I think the answer is as simple as some people referring to usage (ex, light, moderate, heavy) in a much different way than others.

That could be. I also work in remote areas so it might spend more time looking for a signal than I am aware. But still, even in the city the battery goes fast

**mgftp** · 07-14-2011, 05:42 PM

Originally Posted by procrastibator

That could be. I also work in remote areas so it might spend more time looking for a signal than I am aware. But still, even in the city the battery goes fast

If you go to the whats using my battery under settings, there is now a graph (since GB update) which displays signal strength throughout the day since last on a charger.

**inm8num2** · 07-14-2011, 08:54 PM

How much does the 3G radio drain the battery when the signal is weak (0-1 bars vs. 3-4)?

**bill-e** · 07-16-2011, 03:18 PM

So I just bought on of these for $30 shipped. External battery/Charger

I figure I can keep it in my backpack and on those days where I think I might need it (like twice a week when I'm flying) I can use it to increase my up time. This way I can keep my slim, light Dinc2

Anyone else use an external battery?

**frankz** · 07-17-2011, 04:27 PM

I have to say that the best battery tip I've ever seen anywhere is to switch the phone from Global to CDMA mode. My battery easily lasts nearly two days with moderate usage after doing this, when it barely made it to one before. My "phone idle" is now at 10%.

**procrastibator** · 07-17-2011, 10:42 PM

Hey!! I'm very new to smartphones, so maybe potentially a stupid question. But live backgrounds take a huge toll on battery life don't they?

**mgftp** · 07-18-2011, 12:17 PM

Originally Posted by procrastibator

Hey!! I'm very new to smartphones, so maybe potentially a stupid question. But live backgrounds take a huge toll on battery life don't they?

from what I have heard its a decent toll....I mean you gotta think it's basically live animation anytime the screen is on.

**tboysen00** · 08-04-2011, 08:17 PM

Originally Posted by frankz

I have to say that the best battery tip I've ever seen anywhere is to switch the phone from Global to CDMA mode. My battery easily lasts nearly two days with moderate usage after doing this, when it barely made it to one before. My "phone idle" is now at 10%.

How do you do this?? Do others recomend it? What will it affect? Thanks, Troy

**tboysen00** · 08-04-2011, 08:20 PM

Originally Posted by egborko

does anyone turn the mobile off when not using the phone?...does it seem to save any battery life?
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I would also like to know this? Anybody have any experience in turning it to: Enable always-on mobile data off or mobile network not connected? What are these going to change? Do you recomend one or the other? Thanks ,Troy

**hilmar2k#ac** · 08-05-2011, 10:05 AM

Originally Posted by tboysen00

How do you do this?? Do others recomend it? What will it affect? Thanks, Troy

Menu -> Settings -> Wireless & networks -> Mobile networks -> Preferred Network

**bjn714** · 08-05-2011, 04:06 PM

Originally Posted by tboysen00

How do you do this?? Do others recomend it? What will it affect? Thanks, Troy

It will not affect anything unless you are leaving the country and plan on roaming on GSM. In the US, there is no point on having it on global mode. If you plan to roam internationally, then just enable it before you leave. That was the first thing I did when I got my dinc2, so I don't know what the battery life would be with it on global, but I get great life with it in CDMA only mode. I average about 50-60 hours to 10% with moderate to heavy usage. Lighter usage, I hit 80 hours the other day to 10%, and that is with the screen on for over 5 hours.

**bjn714** · 08-05-2011, 04:08 PM

Originally Posted by tboysen00

I would also like to know this? Anybody have any experience in turning it to: Enable always-on mobile data off or mobile network not connected? What are these going to change? Do you recomend one or the other? Thanks ,Troy

I leave it on all the time and still get at least 2 days with moderate to heavy usage.

**mgftp** · 08-05-2011, 04:20 PM

For those interested I just got a free extended battery from Verizon after complaining like an abuse housewife.

For me, it all depends on my usage, some days I plug in at night with over 50% left, others I am dead before I get home from work, so as much as I hate to add the bulk, it's kinda needed. I will be putting it in tonight or tomorrow. Wanna find a time where I can turn the phone off and let it charge fully since that is what it recommends on the box.

**johnnyshinta** · 08-05-2011, 04:41 PM

Originally Posted by mgftp

For those interested I just got a free extended battery from Verizon after complaining like an abuse housewife.

For me, it all depends on my usage, some days I plug in at night with over 50% left, others I am dead before I get home from work, so as much as I hate to add the bulk, it's kinda needed. I will be putting it in tonight or tomorrow. Wanna find a time where I can turn the phone off and let it charge fully since that is what it recommends on the box.

see this is what i have a problem with. there is nothing wrong with the battery life. its not like the thunderbolt where it should come with an extended battery. you should have just bought one if you want the extra charge.

**johnnyshinta** · 08-05-2011, 06:06 PM

yes and all smartphone's battery life in comparison with a flip phone are horrific. you said yourself it depends on your usage. sometimes it last sometimes it doesn't.

the problem is you are coming into android with expectations. its a completely different platform. you can't hold it to the same standard.

**johnnyshinta** · 08-05-2011, 06:44 PM

i have no problem with your opinion of the battery life. i have a problem with you not sucking it up and BUYING an extended battery. instead you whined until they GAVE you one.