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Shut Down after battery 20%

Hey,
I have just recently noticed a weird problem on my Arc..
When the battery goes below 20% it shuts down (similar to the way how it would shut down when the battery is out).
Then I need to connect the charger and switch it on, after which the battery will show at 1% and in 5 mins it will change to 21-22%...
so basically below 20% the phone thinks its actually ran out of battery even though it hasnt and hence shuts down..
any ideas about what could be causing this? is it a problem with my phone or the battery?
thanks

superutp said:
Hey,
I have just recently noticed a weird problem on my Arc..
When the battery goes below 20% it shuts down (similar to the way how it would shut down when the battery is out).
Then I need to connect the charger and switch it on, after which the battery will show at 1% and in 5 mins it will change to 21-22%...
so basically below 20% the phone thinks its actually ran out of battery even though it hasnt and hence shuts down..
any ideas about what could be causing this? is it a problem with my phone or the battery?
thanks
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Have you try to clear the battery stats?
You need to be rooted to do that (I hope everyone knows that )

prathaban said:
Have you try to clear the battery stats?
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And how exactly do you clear battery stats ? dont you need to boot into recovery for that??

My battery has never gone under 20% :-/

Mano1982 said:
My battery has never gone under 20% :-/
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ha ha...very useful!!!...but seriously!!!

My phone comes up saying 9% left and shuts down its stupid think in going to get rid off the phone too much happening with it at the minute and not happy
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superutp said:
And how exactly do you clear battery stats ? dont you need to boot into recovery for that??
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First thing you need to have "root". If you don't haven't rooted, use GingerBreak to root. Search the forum for the thread.
Second install Battery Monitor Widget from Market. Open the application (This is a widget. So you may want to insert the widget in your home screen), press menu and click "Statistics" option and it will prompt you for confirmation. Once done reboot to make sure it's cleared properly (Not necessary, but recommended).
Hope this resolves your issue.

superutp said:
Hey,
I have just recently noticed a weird problem on my Arc..
When the battery goes below 20% it shuts down (similar to the way how it would shut down when the battery is out).
Then I need to connect the charger and switch it on, after which the battery will show at 1% and in 5 mins it will change to 21-22%...
so basically below 20% the phone thinks its actually ran out of battery even though it hasnt and hence shuts down..
any ideas about what could be causing this? is it a problem with my phone or the battery?
thanks
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I had a similar problem with my arc after charging it for the first time (charged it till 100% with the phone turned on). Then, after I used the phone, when it reached 10%, it just shut down. Then I decided to charge it with the phone turned off and this really helped. After two full charging cycles, the battery is acting normal. Now my arc shuts down at 2% which I think is normal.

Clearing battery stats has worked so far...thanks a lot...
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superutp said:
Clearing battery stats has worked so far...thanks a lot...
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Great to know that. Thanks for the feedback.

Battery status incorrect

I am having problem
I am using Generic 2.3.2 version. I am using Extended control to show battery status. The battery suddenly drops to one percent from 30/40 percent and then to zero within 1,2 minutes

Use battery calibration. You have to be root
Or directly delete batterystats.bin (root too)

jlmcr87 said:
Use battery calibration. You have to be root
Or directly delete batterystats.bin (root too)
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I am gonna try this one. But it says Calibrate it after you flash new ROM. Mine is still factory ROM.
Now while charging my phone jumped from 1 to 30 in 5 minutes and then straight to 67
waiting for 100 percent charge then I will try Calibration tool

I found the gps switch doesn't work.
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Had this issue , eventually took my battery out & back in ... Everything was sorted since.
sent from The ARC

used the Battery calibration, followed its instruction.
Today phone discharged directly from 55 percent
I there any software solution say master reset or something or Is this hardware issue ? Someone please help

My battery did this on the first arc I had I calibrated it did everything I could through xda and se but no.luck rang my network and they said they would swap it as it was only a.few days old. Got my new arc and problems dissapeared. id ring who ever u got it from and try n swap or repair it but I tried all possible ways and wouldnt work
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Galaxy 3 Shutdowns

It happens only when I turn on 3G or I do some installing or I play a game. It says there's low battery and the phone starts shutting down. I've rooted and tried various ROMs but still nothing. What could be the problem? I don't think its the software because I tried rerooting and hard resetting. Any help would be great!

Well it says low battery then it must be because of low battery. Maybe your calibration has gone wrong. Just recalibrate your battery and check.

Nope it's definitely not because the battery's low I charge it to 100% then for maybe 2 hrs its fine. But once I turn on 3G and use it for 5 mins it automatically shuts down. If I try turning it back on it does the same thing what can I do now? I tried to recalibrate the battery many times still nothing. I'll try some more but what else could be the problem?

nunchez said:
Nope it's definitely not because the battery's low I charge it to 100% then for maybe 2 hrs its fine. But once I turn on 3G and use it for 5 mins it automatically shuts down. If I try turning it back on it does the same thing what can I do now? I tried to recalibrate the battery many times still nothing. I'll try some more but what else could be the problem?
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Try changing kernel?? Increase minimum frequency. Maybe. If problem is still there. Flash your regions stock ROM and go to service center. Replicate the problem there.

dhirend_6d said:
Try changing kernel?? Increase minimum frequency. Maybe. If problem is still there. Flash your regions stock ROM and go to service center. Replicate the problem there.
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Yeah I think I'll take it to the service center but before that I'll try what you said. Thanks for your help!

What if you keep the phone plugged in with the charger and then turn on 3g or install something? Does it turn off even then?
If it does not, the problem is with the battery so replace it.
If it turns off even when charging, something else is causing the problem so take it to the service center.

dude i have had the same problem. i did send it to the service center - will get it back tomorrow if not, then for tuesday for sure..i know what your problem is .. your phone does draine the battery very fast - if you do something, or not isnt it? then when you swith your data connection on, your phone drains the battery withing 5 minutes to 0%. in reality its not a battery problem - cuz i tried another battery of a friend and the same thing happend again. but the battery of my friend isnt bad. :S

maverickgenius said:
What if you keep the phone plugged in with the charger and then turn on 3g or install something? Does it turn off even then?
If it does not, the problem is with the battery so replace it.
If it turns off even when charging, something else is causing the problem so take it to the service center.
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Nope it happens only when it's on battery and yesterday I found out that it happens when I make calls too. When it's charging everything is fine. I'll try changing the battery then.

burakweischdu said:
dude i have had the same problem. i did send it to the service center - will get it back tomorrow if not, then for tuesday for sure..i know what your problem is .. your phone does draine the battery very fast - if you do something, or not isnt it? then when you swith your data connection on, your phone drains the battery withing 5 minutes to 0%. in reality its not a battery problem - cuz i tried another battery of a friend and the same thing happend again. but the battery of my friend isnt bad. :S
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Yeah that is exactly the problem I've been facing too! In 5 minutes it switches off I've even tried different ROMs. Well since you've given yours for service could let me know how it goes? Thanks.

Yes. I reveived it today.. seems like the problem still exists -.- i dont see any changings.. it looks like it was just a waste of time to send it to them -.-
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nunchez said:
Nope it happens only when it's on battery and yesterday I found out that it happens when I make calls too. When it's charging everything is fine. I'll try changing the battery then.
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have you tried changing the battery

I have the same problem since one week (shutdown while i use 3G or Wifi, but battery is full !)
Revert to stock ROMs doesn't change anything, i've tried o lot of them (was on cyanogenmod before)
I probably get the Galaxy Nexus next year ; but it's a very very annoying problem..
I can't do anything (no calling, 3G or wifi using, pictures taking..)
Please help us.. if it's possible

Yeah I tried my friend's battery but still I have the same problem.

abeilard14 said:
I have the same problem since one week (shutdown while i use 3G or Wifi, but battery is full !)
Revert to stock ROMs doesn't change anything, i've tried o lot of them (was on cyanogenmod before)
I probably get the Galaxy Nexus next year ; but it's a very very annoying problem..
I can't do anything (no calling, 3G or wifi using, pictures taking..)
Please help us.. if it's possible
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Oh that's not good but I'll take it to a service center asap and hope they fix it. Otherwise it's time for a new phone!

Battery problems

Hi,
I konw there are so many of these threads but I've problem with a brand new battery..
I've a brand new battery and have calibrated properly after flashed ddjp6 with fugumod ultra...
Now when I play a game or use internet, it suddenly shut down (the phone) within 5 minutes even at 91% battery.
And when I started phone I put on charging, it copleted in 15 to 20 minutes...
Again use , again shut down...
Any one can help..
Thanks in advance...

Is it an original battery?

Ya
It's from samsung store...

Mine is also new nd facing same problem...
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Is this a problem with some app?
Because phone shuts down before 0 battery...

I had this problem but it was solved after buying a new battery. Your new battery may be defective...? I don't know, try your friend's battery or something first.
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Calibrate your battery using battery calibration app.. You can download it from market for free
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I've tried it.
So I came to know that battery was 90% before starting internet,
Then shut down after a few minutes...
When I started the phone , it was 40%...
So before battery goes zero,
Phone, shut down...

Ive done it...
Battery 90%
Started internet
Phone shut down within a few minutes
Started the phone
Battery was 40%
That meabs before battery goes zero,
Phone shuts down
:what:

Is your problem solved?
Tell me if you get any soln...

I have the same problem! My battery is 1 year old. I changed few ROMs and Kernels, wiped batterystats... nothing helped!
I'm using internet for 5min. (100%->89% sometimes 70%) and than it shut down immediately.
connect it on charger (90%)
after 5-10min. charging, battery is 100%
without using it lasts for 3-5 hours.
Now I'm waiting for a new battery to come, and after I test it I will give a report.

Go to customer care...
I just have solved my problem...
If you can't find any other way...

so what did they tell you? you got a new battery? is it a problem in hardware or software?

I went to customer care and they are saying that its hardware problem
To nidjo 16
If your problem not get solved after a new battery, go for store,
Because we already have tried kernel and rom options...
My problem now get solved
Hope your problem get solved...

Well they told me that it was some hardware problem...
Though they didn't tell me about the problem exactly,
My phone is working good and that is what I need

I'm having the same problem.
Have anyone tried replacing the battery?

If the battery is even slight bend,
Replace it

Rude customer service by samsung
Samsung service centre in RK Mutt rd, Chennai is very very Hostile to customer.
I was treated worst by the 4 jokers at the counter
everyone acting busy and thats what prompted me to find this wonderful forum..
The battery problem can be solved as follows:
1. Discharge battery by games or any high battery consuming apps
2. Charge the phone overnight [it may take 5-10 full discharge cycles for battery to understand and give a good backup!!
3. delete Battery stats using CWM
Try an alternate kernel..

Some modifications I got with my customer care (which is very good! )
For 1
Charge after battery goes below 20 at least once a month...
For 2
Don't charge over night, when the battery is new...
At least for the first time
More stuff
Do not use much during charging...
At least internet or wifi
And don't charge for too much time...
(i mean when battery level is still high for use)
Cheers....

Had same problem
used a new Rom and new Kernel and tried so much.
Battery Calibration dont helped.
then i changed battery and yeah that helped since the new battery all is working well
But yeah if it helps I must say that i charged my phone most time via usb and used it for internet via usb teethering, now i only charge it over night and the battery stays much longer
When only use it for music and use internet only shot or use wlan then it stays for 3 or more Days and i think that is very good for an android phone !

Internet crashes my oppo

I installed on my oppo 5 pure AOSP, which i didn't like so I have decided to move to MIUI.
after moving to MIUI my phone started turning off by itself (screen goes black) and the only way to turn it back on is to connect it to a charger.
So i moved back to stable stock rom and still, moved to stock beta phone crashes.
thank I noticed that the crashes happens whenever the phone is connected to the WIFI or the mobile network data.
if both are off the phone is working steady, but the moment i put any of them on the phone crashes.
BTW it is only mobile network data, phone calls are still working without crashing the phone.
I need help!!!
edit #1: i installed cm10.1 and it doesn't crash when connected to WIFI, but mobile network doesn't work at all (no signal)
edit #2: even when i am doing a proper shutdown to the phone, i cannot power it on unless i connect it to the charger, battery is show more than %50
thanks,

32GB Midnight Black?
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32GB white

I have a similar problem. I suggest you full wipe and install latest beta.
If you have a second phone like me, try to use airplane mode then WiFi. If it still occurs then it is probably hardware.
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last night i installed the latest stable, than full wipe, than again flashed the latest stable and left the phone charging for the night.
this morning, it seems like it is working fine, but the battery is draining in a rate of %10 per hour!!! even without doing anything on it

Does it overheat?Can you install battery log and start logging?I want to see the first graph with the Battery + Celsius reading.Mine does something similar, but CM based roms can't even work.

PlanDreaM said:
Does it overheat?Can you install battery log and start logging?I want to see the first graph with the Battery + Celsius reading.Mine does something similar, but CM based roms can't even work.
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it has been 5 hours since i disconnected the phone from the charger and i am on 63%, temperature is currently at 30c
voltage 3840mV, health - good health
once the log will collect some info i will attach a screenshot

hanandyn said:
it has been 5 hours since i disconnected the phone from the charger and i am on 63%, temperature is currently at 30c
voltage 3840mV, health - good health
once the log will collect some info i will attach a screenshot
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OK, Cool.I need a full discharge log and a charge log (till battery hits 100% again).
Is this with airplane mode on?

the phone battery was draining quicker than before and after 11 hours of low usage, but the upside is that it was behaving fine during these hours. at the 11th hour the phone suddenly died while it was at %21.
now I am charging the phone while it is off until it will reach %100 and i will power it on and upload the logs.
I did not had a secondary phone at the time so i was still using it (well, I was visiting my family so I was eager to show off my new phone )

hanandyn said:
the phone battery was draining quicker than before and after 11 hours of low usage, but the upside is that it was behaving fine during these hours. at the 11th hour the phone suddenly died while it was at %21.
now I am charging the phone while it is off until it will reach %100 and i will power it on and upload the logs.
I did not had a secondary phone at the time so i was still using it (well, I was visiting my family so I was eager to show off my new phone )
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Perfect.I will be at home in a couple of hours.As soon as you upload it I will check it
Thanks!

i have attached the battery log i took after charging the phone to %100

hanandyn said:
i have attached the battery log i took after charging the phone to %100
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Hmmm.Seems perfectly normal.Regular use? Airplane mode off/on ?

PlanDreaM said:
Hmmm.Seems perfectly normal.Regular use? Airplane mode off/on ?
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low use, not on airplane mode.
keep in mind that the strangest thing was that the phone died at %21

here is another log and screenshot.
the phone was on all thru the night starting from around 11pm until this morning around 7am the battery was around %64.
since than again a low usage until now 12pm the battery is at %19.
edit #1: not too long after sending this message my phone died at %7....
why it is off before getting to %0???

Wow mate.Just like mine. It is either hardware or software. Started one day. I will post my logs when I get home. OPPO does not even respond.
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PlanDreaM said:
Wow mate.Just like mine. It is either hardware or software. Started one day. I will post my logs when I get home. OPPO does not even respond.
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they are responsive at their forum, I have posted a message and they replied quickly.
than i thought it was somthing wrong with the wifi, now i see it might be a battery issue, so i wrote that and i hope to hear at the beginning of the week.

hanandyn said:
they are responsive at their forum, I have posted a message and they replied quickly.
than i thought it was somthing wrong with the wifi, now i see it might be a battery issue, so i wrote that and i hope to hear at the beginning of the week.
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Almost got banned in the forum and I just gave them info... They don't respond to my emails as well.
Seems you have the battery hole issue I was raving about.Nag for a replacement or an answer.

they were responding fine until i started describing the battery problem, since than they are ignoring my posts!!!
I think there is a real problem here which they are refusing to accept.

hanandyn said:
they were responding fine until i started describing the battery problem, since than they are ignoring my posts!!!
I think there is a real problem here which they are refusing to accept.
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+1 Probably they are trying to fix it with a software update...

no signal and saviour
the no signal problem is a issue that appears on Cm10 and some other roms based on Cm you gotta reboot your device some times until the radio wakes up. the other problem , try to install Aospa ( paranoid android ) and wipe everything wipe factory and system also wipe dalvik cache and cache. install zip and Gapps ( or do the same method but install STOCK , u can find stock firmwareon the oppoforums )