Is the battery indicator accuate?

[withravenoushunger]

It seems after using it for 10-15 minutes the battery goes to half way but it will stay there for a good while even when playing games and using the internet. I can't tell if its a horrible battery or just a bad indicator. It did the same thing with my ipod.

 

[thinknate]

I think the battery icon in the status bar is misleading visually. I downloaded a free widget from the Market called Battery Watcher and it displays the percentage, accurate to 1%.

 

[Chrisy]

Does that widget drain the battery?

 

[realitydigg]

The one in that task bar is in big increments. There is an htc widget that shows percentage. yuo have to download it

 

[thinknate]

Does that widget drain the battery?

Not that I can tell. It doesn't show up on my list within Battery Usage.

 

[drew66]

Does that widget drain the battery?

Too funny! I was thinking the same thing

 

[Chrisy]

What are the widgets names? Market?

 

[leehblanc]

What are the widgets names? Market?

Long press an empty section of a home screen. Select "Widgets" When the widgets appear, select "Get More HTC Widgets" at the top of the screen. The battery widget is the first choice

 

[Koato]

Long press an empty section of a home screen. Select "Widgets" When the widgets appear, select "Get More HTC Widgets" at the top of the screen. The battery widget is the first choice

It took me awhile to get this, but its really better then going to about phone every 30mins lol

 

[jas o]

What are the widgets names? Market?

In the market there are tons, but I have had good sucess with Battery Time Lite. Used it over a year on my Dinc.

 

[Koato]

Is it better than the HTC battery widget jas-o? and why?

 

[thinknate]

Long press an empty section of a home screen. Select "Widgets" When the widgets appear, select "Get More HTC Widgets" at the top of the screen. The battery widget is the first choice

Thanks, good tip. But side-by-side, I think I prefer the Battery Watcher widget from the market... it's easier to read, and it has Battery Usage info available when you click it.

 

[acmorris]

Could try battery monitor widget measures battery, temp, mA, mV. Use with the battery indicator works great for my using!

 

[jmsdvs]

I use mini info from the market. Shows data usage, battery usage, it's actually pretty awesome.

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.dynotes.miniinfo&feature=search_result

 

[jas o]

Similar type home page widget, but more customizable if that matters to you. Colors / battery images/ sizes / tool bar status.

HTC gives you Healt / voltage & temp.
Battery Time gives you Times.

All depends on what you like. I am not sure HTC battery widget was out when I first got my Dinc a year ago. Might be why I started using battery Time????

 

[MhzMonster]

Any input on 'Battery Left' widget? I downloaded and installed it yesterday but im still running the battery down to calibrate it.

 

[samsuck]

Think if i get an app that i can disbale certain stuff from starting up will improve batt life?

 

[Koato]

Interesting thing is happening to me now, I have the phone charging and it's been at 98-99% for longer then it has been for the rest of the charge

maybe its struggling to keep a 100% charge while plugged in??

 

[Forgetful]

Think if i get an app that i can disbale certain stuff from starting up will improve batt life?

Certain stuff like what?


For the most part a few process that are just sitting in the background will not take any noticeable battery.

 

[Koato]

still at 99% '

nvm.. finally hit greenlight