Have flashed many different ROMs but result is always the same: either no battery info at all (even no presentage) or "status unknown" and will not charge and stays on fixed battery presentage. With wall charger it shows just big exclamation mark on screen. Bought new battery, result is the same.
Tried already different battery fixes around forum, no luck so far - nothing seems to help.
Any ideas how to fix it?
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Green lens 525 DEFY with Froyo kernel. It came probably with SBF 2.51 (Eclair) but due the mixup I updated to SBF 3.4.2 (Froyo) / Yes, I know bad move.
I would downgrade it if that would be possible to get it charging again but to my understanding there is no downgrade from Froyo to Eclair.
Try 2ndboot cm10 or cm9, or you can try the new quarx battd from the jb thread
Or you can try these fixes
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34590229
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thekguy said:
Try 2ndboot cm10 or cm9, or you can try the new quarx battd from the jb thread
Or you can try these fixes
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34590229
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Thanks, will attempt quarx battd next.
Those fixes you helpfully pointed out is path already taken and they did really nothing.
Tried so many ROMS and fixes without any success, some roms will not boot and some just show question mark. White rabbit/crazy Rabbit rom is closest what i ge tto success as this is only rom wich shows if phone is plugged in or not, but still "status unknown" and not charging.
Flashed back to original Motorola retail (2.2.2), result is same - battery status is unknown.
When plugging USB charger in its says: "Invalid battery. Your battery is invalid and can not be charged. Replace the battery with with an original Motorola battery." It happens with two different batterys the same way.
Searched over internet and seems that the very same problem is related also to different Motorola phones. It could be related to upgrade from 2.1 to 2.2.
Is there any way to go back to Eclair (2.1)?
If stock indicates battery issue, it's most likely a battery issue, not software. And you can't go back to éclair
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thekguy said:
If stock indicates battery issue, it's most likely a battery issue, not software. And you can't go back to éclair
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I would otherwise agree with statement above but I bought new battery to test this very theory and result was exactly the same. So it has probably still something to do with kernel and SBF and how older kernel accesses data frob battery but can not figure out. Have searched over internet and seems that the very same issue plagues many Motorola phones and very often its firmware upgrade related.
Strange indeed... the reason I said that its hardware cuz you have tested it on 2ndboot ROMs and its not working... 2ndboot ROMs are kernel independent and don't have such issues by and large...
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Strange indeed... the reason I said that its hardware cuz you have tested it on 2ndboot ROMs and its not working... 2ndboot ROMs are kernel independent and don't have such issues by and large...
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Funny thing is that 2ndboot itself has on top battery status and did actually know battery level and that it is currnety charging.
As soon as I boot up Android itself does not recognize it the same goes to swiched off phone. And with Crazy Rabbit ROM it even does understand that phone is plugged in
Sorry, but I could not get what you said happens on 2ndboot. Does it charge?Or unknown like others
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thekguy said:
Sorry, but I could not get what you said happens on 2ndboot. Does it charge?Or unknown like others
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I'm currently on Salad Bar ROM (4.1.2), it shows battery level on 2ndboot and if USB is plugged in or not.
After booted up still "unknown" (in settings > About phone > Status). Icon on top bar shows if power source is plugged in or not. Battery level rmains 1% and when unplugged icon will turn question mark.
I can boot phone to Android with my completely empty (0%) backup battery to though 2ndboot. Not sure if its show anything or not.
Possibly some hardware issue between the battery and the phone's mobo. I'd pay a visit to a service center (Motorola or not, doesn't matter if your phone is not under wrranty anymore) to get this checked.
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Hi everyone. I just restart my phone and before I did my battery was at 82% per circle battery widget but when it started again the battery is listed at 100%. That's both on circle battery widget and the battery indicator.
Is this a know problem? I just don't know what my actual battery left is now.
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Yes it's a known issue. What ROM are you on?
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known issue. supposedly works with this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1174349
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known issue. supposedly works with this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1174349
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That fixed the jumping issue for me. The current version will cause the Battery & Data Manager to FC though. Still waiting on the deodexed files to be released to clear that up...
Thanks for this info. I installed the zip and will see if there's a difference.
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It would be nice to track a real fix here in this thread.
I only saw this issue once. I use an aftermarket battery from Seidio, and I've NEVER gotten it to calibrate correctly... Not in 2.2, and now not in 2.3...
I've tried all the "Charge it to 100, then CWM, clear battery..." suggestions, but the second I pull it off the charger it drops to 95%.
So I bought the official Motorola extended battery. I've followed ever freaking guide there is to resetting the battery and all. I still have issues with my battery, multiple roms, wipes, resets haven't helped. I unplug my charger at 7am, by noon I have 10% or less left. It stays low till it turns off sometime the next day.
What am I missing.....
That's very odd.
I know that you stated you had already tried a battery wipe, but just to be careful:
Charge to 100%
Let it run completely dead
Charge to 100% without turning the phone on
Wipe Battery Stats
Also, there's more information I need to post here, and what rom are you using?
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I'm running MUI, latest build. I don't think it will charge with the phone off will it? On this rom I mean.
the 2nd Init ROMs won't charge while off. You should try putting up with a stock ROM for a day while you troubleshoot the battery. If you can correct the issue using the above method you should be gtg. Once it's fixed install MIUI on a full battery and do a battery wipe.
Ok so I flashed back to Libery .9. Charging from fully dead now while off.
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the 2nd Init ROMs won't charge while off.
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Why not? It is nice to have always-signal available though
The miui rom drains the battery quite fast I have the extended life and I get about a day with miui. when I switch to cm7 I get about 3 days its the rom itself unfortunately
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It's the roms more than likely.
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It's the roms more than likely.
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Not sure what it was, I sbf'd, updated to the latest greatest and it still didn't work. Gave up on it, bought a Bionic when it came out
Ok , I had this trouble with a battery before .. when I left it on charge, it would just decrease for no reason ... now I got a new battery after that battery refused to turn on my phone and gave me 3 red blinking lights.. It was working perfectly, turned on correctly, etc, etc... now I left it to charge, it went from 32 -> 29 percent in like 5/10 minutes!? Can someone help me.. Is this a phone problem? like I just bought a brand new battery for 10 dollars, and it's already having the same problem as before, All I did was go from stock, to FXP CM7 ...
I had the same 3 blinking red lights with my x10 also and took it to the ATT service center and they tried everything. I had to get a whole new unit. I hate to throw in the bomb here but that's probably what you have to do. There are a few threads though about this issue. If I come across one I will definetly send one your way. But try different charging techniques and ways. If you have the phone under warranty still through ATT, it will be a free replacement. I hope this helps. Please update thread to tell us what works. Every case is different with this one.
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I restored my self to doomkernel v4 and went to wolfbreaks kernel ... It charges perfectly .. but when on FXP kernel it drains while charging :\ ... How could I get off stock without my phone messing up !? :| Really hate stock =_=
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I restored my self to doomkernel v4 and went to wolfbreaks kernel ... It charges perfectly .. but when on FXP kernel it drains while charging :\ ... How could I get off stock without my phone messing up !? :| Really hate stock =_=
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So your phone is turning on now with no more blinking red leds?
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Ti know the exact reason, do these:
1. Charge your battery through a battery charger. Check whether it charges.
2. Flash new kernels. (i prefer thjap kernel). Now wipe battery stats frim xrecovery. Reboot and put to charge. Check its behavior now.
3. Insert the battery in other handsets and check.
You will come to know whether its your battery or kernel or motherboard that's creating problem.
Once solved, calibrate your battery. One important thing.... Use ac charger instead of usb.
Also check http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1063106
CheersS!
Milton --> From X10i on ROM : "ThGo2 v10. 0_RC4"
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SOLVED by somehow managing to get into recovery with 1% battery and flashing Red Lens Battery Fix
found under "Flashing Instructions" here (Like an idiot I didn't check.
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I recently changed from Epsylon3's 14 July build to Quarx's latest and my battery is showing 100% constantly.
When on charge it still shows 100%, and last night it showed 40 then dropped to 10 and wouldn't charge.
Overnight it charged to 100% though and hasn't changed.
I've tried wiping battery stats and cache/dalvik but no change.
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You must consider your self lucky! People make threads complaining that they don't get 100% battery stat ever. Your case is reverse.
Jokes apart, try caliberating and see.
S3nt fr0m my D3fy/w1u1 GB st4BL3
may be a victim of battery problem, may be battery has gone old and cannot hold charge
My battery has been completely fine until I flashed. Battery calibration doesn't do anything. There was a news post about it. All the battery stats hold is how much battery is use by apps (shown above).
I'm more concerned that I could have 20% and it shows 100 and my phone dies when I need it!
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Seems to have resolved itself. I tested App2Zip from play market and now my phone is showing 50%. Disregard this topic now. Thanks
Edit: doesn't seem to be going below 50. Seems frozen unless I reboot?
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i have the same problem on latest quarx defy+..
daede86 said:
i have the same problem on latest quarx defy+..
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Perhaps it's Quarx's build? I wonder if anyone else has this problem.
Don't let your phone die. Mine just did and now won't boot :|
You guys might have to try Auris battery fix for red lens defy only
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Same problem here,
gonna try to see if it works,
thanks a lot!
I flashed my defy for the 100 time and this time my battery got stuck at 100%. I discharged it, and when charging it shows a '?' where % should be.
It always show at 100% at the notification bar.
Do i have to wipe anything, flash anything? I really have no idea.
I'm running quarx CM10 4.1.2 2ndboot, and i own a defy green lens. Also, i flashed touchwizz add-on, if that matters...
thanks
So, i've got news. the phone will only boot if connected to the charger. If i remove the charger, it dies. I still could access the recovery and wipe everything and flash clean 4.1.2 from quarx (2nd boot, cm10)
Im kinda freaking out now.
looking like battery is damaged....
sumit77seo said:
looking like battery is damaged....
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Solved, flashing the red lens battery fix.
hi where can i find the battery fix ? Thank you very much !
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willai said:
hi where can i find the battery fix ? Thank you very much !
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yeah?
I have the battery icon appearing with a question mark from time to time.
Would the red lens battery fix this? I have a mb525 green lens that a friend flashed with a build for the defy+.
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I have the battery icon appearing with a question mark from time to time.
Would the red lens battery fix this? I have a mb525 green lens that a friend flashed with a build for the defy+.
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Me too
I wish I could provide an accurate answer to how I fixed it.
Since I used my Moto Bravo to charge the battery and then continued flashing sbf and then cm10, I don't particularly know what fixed it.
Good luck :/