Hi guys, my nexus 4 just arrived, now do I directly start charging it without putting it on or would it be a problem if I turned it on and started using it? Would this make my battery life worse? What do I do? Start charging immeditely or use the battery till it is empty and then start charging?
Artego said:
Hi guys, my nexus 4 just arrived, now do I directly start charging it without putting it on or would it be a problem if I turned it on and started using it? Would this make my battery life worse? What do I do? Start charging immeditely or use the battery till it is empty and then start charging?
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You can start using it, the battery likely has close to a full charge. Enjoy the phone!
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Semantics said:
You can start using it, the battery likely has close to a full charge. Enjoy the phone!
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Thanks , loving it already
I didn't charge mine, just unlocked the bootloader and used it
Artego said:
Thanks , loving it already
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I've had mine for 3 days, sitting in the box waiting for my sim card to arrive.
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Semantics said:
I've had mine for 3 days, sitting in the box waiting for my sim card to arrive.
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That mustve been torture!
uploder said:
That mustve been torture!
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Still hasn't arrived! 7 day shipping from T-Mobile apparently.
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Hey guys a friend of mine got this phone about 3 weeks ago and is having some serious battery drain. Like from fully charged to the red in about 3 hours with minimal use. I told her to take it back and get another one. What I would like to know is if this is normal for this phone or just luck of the draw and got a defect. Thanks and apologize if this was already posted or is in the wrong place.
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Exodian said:
Hey guys a friend of mine got this phone about 3 weeks ago and is having some serious battery drain. Like from fully charged to the red in about 3 hours with minimal use. I told her to take it back and get another one. What I would like to know is if this is normal for this phone or just luck of the draw and got a defect. Thanks and apologize if this was already posted or is in the wrong place.
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You can go under settings>about phone>battery>what's using battery and see what the highest percentage of use is. That may narrow it down to an app or android process causing the drain. Is the phone rooted or unrooted?
Unrooted completely stock and the screen eats about 97%of the battery. I dropped the brightness to its lowest level disabled wifi and everything else I could think of but the battery life really had no improvement
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It seems it would be the phone..I suggest replacing it.
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Yeah that is what I was thinkin
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Exodian said:
Hey guys a friend of mine got this phone about 3 weeks ago and is having some serious battery drain. Like from fully charged to the red in about 3 hours with minimal use. I told her to take it back and get another one. What I would like to know is if this is normal for this phone or just luck of the draw and got a defect. Thanks and apologize if this was already posted or is in the wrong place.
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try a different rom there is plenty out there to choose from
Systemfraud said:
It seems it would be the phone..I suggest replacing it.
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the speeds on your sig got me jealous. damn is that accurate
Exodian said:
Hey guys a friend of mine got this phone about 3 weeks ago and is having some serious battery drain. Like from fully charged to the red in about 3 hours with minimal use. I told her to take it back and get another one. What I would like to know is if this is normal for this phone or just luck of the draw and got a defect. Thanks and apologize if this was already posted or is in the wrong place.
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try this room!my battery stats have me at 31 hours and counting with 15% left.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1078558
I used to have Sensation. Good piece of hardware inherited by my wife had removable one. Working outside I used to swap batteries. Now I'm forced to use external battery what is awkward.
I know many people don't care about it, but why they make life more complicated? Besides that I love my nexus
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Not as much as someone who posts a thread, thats been done to death, and should have searched and found the thread regarding batteries to post in.
I get 5-6 hours screen time on a full charge, so no, it doesn't bother me.
Ordered a phone with a non-removable battery and when it came, guess what? It had a non-removable battery. I am utterly shocked and disgusted with Google. I just don't know how I will cope with this.
Coming from RAZR with non removable battery so doesn't bother me.
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I don't care. first phone without it.
If it becomes an issue for whatever reason I'll start caring.
I'm kind of irked by it as I've had to pull the battery to unfreeze a phone on many occasions.
My Nexus S hasn't been that frequently, only twice in a year or so, but our Sensation 4G seems to need it 2x a month.
Will be sad if the N4 needs it... I guess I'll just wait for the battery to die and hope the screen doesn't burn.
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I'm kind of irked by it as I've had to pull the battery to unfreeze a phone on many occasions.
My Nexus S hasn't been that frequently, only twice in a year or so, but our Sensation 4G seems to need it 2x a month.
Will be sad if the N4 needs it... I guess I'll just wait for the battery to die and hope the screen doesn't burn.
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Cant you just hold down the power button?
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surferdude73 said:
I'm kind of irked by it as I've had to pull the battery to unfreeze a phone on many occasions.
My Nexus S hasn't been that frequently, only twice in a year or so, but our Sensation 4G seems to need it 2x a month.
Will be sad if the N4 needs it... I guess I'll just wait for the battery to die and hope the screen doesn't burn.
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Ever heard of a virtual battery pull?
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Maybe someone will make an extended battery case
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There's only 2 screws holding the back cover on, so i'm sure 3rd party batteries will be popping up on the interweb eventually.
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I'm kind of irked by it as I've had to pull the battery to unfreeze a phone on many occasions.
My Nexus S hasn't been that frequently, only twice in a year or so, but our Sensation 4G seems to need it 2x a month.
Will be sad if the N4 needs it... I guess I'll just wait for the battery to die and hope the screen doesn't burn.
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Phones have a hard reset, most of them you do it by holding the power button.... Haven't tried with the n4
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jmejiaa said:
Phones have a hard reset, most of them you do it by holding the power button.... Haven't tried with the n4
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Yep, holding the power button down for 10 seconds is even stated in the manual
Coming from phones that had removable battery's that I never actually removed... I'm not bothered at all!
Besides, it's not 'technically' non-removable, if such a time comes that I need to replace it, I can, without ****ing my phone up.
Phil
kerman19 said:
Coming from phones that had removable battery's that I never actually removed... I'm not bothered at all!
Besides, it's not 'technically' non-removable, if such a time comes that I need to replace it, I can, without ****ing my phone up.
Phil
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had 2 iPhones previously so non-removable battery is no issue for me. same with no SD card (i saw this as a luxury on my GS2).
Only thing i would like is authentic LTE and a more sensitive touch screen.
czaplin said:
I used to have Sensation. Good piece of hardware inherited by my wife had removable one. Working outside I used to swap batteries. Now I'm forced to use external battery what is awkward.
I know many people don't care about it, but why they make life more complicated? Besides that I love my nexus
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Hey bro, I used to have the Sensation too!!! But this device is good without the external batteries...
Well, 5/6 hours is not enough for me... sorry Google!!
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Ever heard of a virtual battery pull?
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No. Is this the same as a hard reset? If so, then Yes.
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Phones have a hard reset, most of them you do it by holding the power button.... Haven't tried with the n4
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Wasn't aware this worked if the phone was frozen. Guess I need to look it up for the Sensation, that case is a pain in the rear.
jacklebott said:
Yep, holding the power button down for 10 seconds is even stated in the manual
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TIL. Out of thanks. Will come back and get you peeps tomorrow.
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Well, 5/6 hours is not enough for me... sorry Google!!
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I got 14.5hrs out of mine yesterday, the screen was on for probably 5 straight hours + ~100 minutes of phone conversation. What the heck are you doing with it?
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No. Is this the same as a hard reset? If so, then Yes.
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Other people explained, that's what I was talking about. On the N4 its pushing down the power button for x seconds, on the HTC One series its the same.
On the iphone its home+power for x seconds
Simulates a battery pull, which is cutting off all power to the device
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gagdude said:
Other people explained, that's what I was talking about. On the N4 its pushing down the power button for x seconds, on the HTC One series its the same.
On the iphone its home+power for x seconds
Simulates a battery pull, which is cutting off all power to the device
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Yep, thanks for the info, guess I'm too old school and just yank the battery. Know I know.
Thanks given for the answers!
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I always buy extra batteries for my phone. Note 3 being no different. I've searched and searched and can't find one being sold yet. That's ridiculous. How hard it is to sell some extra batteries for goodness sake.
I purchased an extra battery kit from Clove online which stated they had them in stock. Turns out they don't actually so don't be fooled. Sometime late October to November I guess. This package will have exactly what I get for all my phones an extra battery (I'm a hardcore user and so I always get two spares) and an external battery charger. Will be awesome when I finally get it.
Anyone else have this same trouble? Has anyone gotten it yet?
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Did you check amazon? I got 2 hyperion batteries for $35
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bjames23 said:
I always buy extra batteries for my phone. Note 3 being no different. I've searched and searched and can't find one being sold yet. That's ridiculous. How hard it is to sell some extra batteries for goodness sake.
I purchased an extra battery kit from Clove online which stated they had them in stock. Turns out they don't actually so don't be fooled. Sometime late October to November I guess. This package will have exactly what I get for all my phones an extra battery (I'm a hardcore user and so I always get two spares) and an external battery charger. Will be awesome when I finally get it.
Anyone else have this same trouble? Has anyone gotten it yet?
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Verizon has them
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Verizon has them
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No they don't I've checked nearly everyday since getting the phone
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xXJay_RXx said:
Did you check amazon? I got 2 hyperion batteries for $35
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The Hyperon batteries; are they any good? Do they last as long as the original Samsung battery?
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No they don't I've checked nearly everyday since getting the phone
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Did you click on the link I posted? ("Verizon has them" is the link)
Edit: Never mind, you mean out of stock. Yes, sorry about that.
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Did you click on the link I posted? ("Verizon has them" is the link)
Edit: Never mind, you mean out of stock. Yes, sorry about that.
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Yea I clicked and checked again. No luck. I didn't ever see they had them. You mean Note 3 battery right?
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What about Samsung spare battery with charger? Where is it at?
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Coming from an s3, I'm just excited that I can get through am entire day without having to swap out batteries. Let us know how those hyperion batteries work and if they support NFC.
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I just purchased 2 Hyperion batteries and will let u know. They come in a couple days. They stated it does support NFC but I don't use it so prolly won't test it but I wouldn't think they'd completely lie about that.
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The Hyperon batteries; are they any good? Do they last as long as the original Samsung battery?
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They seem to be on par so far. I used Battery Monitor Widget to determine that they are 3200mAh batteries n not cheap knock offs with false mAh advertisement. Unless BMW can't be trusted which to my knowledge is trusted. They're good so far. I like the charger too. Seems to be sturdy unlike the charger some batteries come with. Give it a shot bud. Expedited shipping was only a few dollars more n well worth it. I think I paid $40 in general but it's worth it because they seem to be working well so far
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I use Hyperion as my spare battery for S3, it lasts as long as stock and NFC works (although I hardly ever use it)
Finally got my Hyperion batteries and charger. I LOVE them. To be honest one of the Hyperion batteries lasts longer than my factory Samsung one lol. The charger is awesome and will hopefully let me charge batteries in the future since it adjusts to each battery. Crap for instructions came with it but YouTube is full of help for them and common sense helps. All around great purchase and got 2 batteries and an external charger for half the price of a Samsung battery (paid $30 on eBay).
Recommend Hyperion batteries to all.
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I'm ready to buy a 6+. I've got some recommendations for cases, but I'd like to get the same for chargers.
This will be the first phone that I've owned without a removable battery so I'm looking for something portable away from home as well as one for in-home use.
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I have this one: http://www.aliexpress.com/snapshot/6859106854.html?orderId=68856457271430
It's a little bit on a heavy side but it has fast charging and it can charge my phone 3 times. I love it.
Fenix said:
I have this one: http://www.aliexpress.com/snapshot/6859106854.html?orderId=68856457271430
It's a little bit on a heavy side but it has fast charging and it can charge my phone 3 times. I love it.
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Okay, tx. I'll check it out.
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randun said:
Okay, tx. I'll check it out.
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Dont have it, but I'm pretty sure I've seen that one for cheaper on Amazon.
EDIT: Yes I have. http://www.amazon.com/Aukey-10400mA...541&sr=8-2-spons&keywords=quick+charger&psc=1
Okay, will check it out. Tx
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Anyone else just receive an update for their s7 edge? I just got it and installed it and wanted to know what was part of the update.
It's most likely this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-s7-edge/how-to/software-update-t3338941
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It's most likely this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-s7-edge/how-to/software-update-t3338941
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This is probably an april fools joke lol otherwise there could have been a screenshot involved
No April fools joke, I got it too. Only minor bug fixes so not worth going crazy about.
Explodee said:
No April fools joke, I got it too. Only minor bug fixes so not worth going crazy about.
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Hopefully it fixes the battery issue alot of s7 edges are plagued with
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here's is mine
Had the same thing pop up on my gf s7 edge yesterday.
I didn't get one when I checked last night.
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Hopefully it fixes the battery issue alot of s7 edges are plagued with
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My edge doesn't have battery issues... Maybe I shouldn't update lol
Teo032 said:
My edge doesn't have battery issues... Maybe I shouldn't update lol
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Lol many of us do. In reddit ALOT of people have poor battery life. I've tried everything to make it better. Nothing works.ill probably get another one to see if the next one has this problem. I'll give this phone an extra week
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nano303 said:
Lol many of us do. In reddit ALOT of people have poor battery life. I've tried everything to make it better. Nothing works.ill probably get another one to see if the next one has this problem. I'll give this phone an extra week
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honestly I'll change the phone if I was you I have 2 s7 edge and the one that I post the picture of the update super good batterie life and the other one that I did update batteries life perfect! so I guess your batterie is bad
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honestly I'll change the phone if I was you I have 2 s7 edge and the one that I post the picture of the update super good batterie life and the other one that I did update batteries life perfect! so I guess your batterie is bad
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What is this update called? And I hope I get it this weekend or else I'll take the phone in. If the update dosnt fix my battery life then I will definitely be exchanging.
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nano303 said:
What is this update called? And I hope I get it this weekend or else I'll take the phone in. If the update dosnt fix my battery life then I will definitely be exchanging.
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Do a wipe and if your phone battery still suck, I say it is your battery issue. I have all type of syncing apps on my phone and I still get a good two day of usage.
The PB8 update has been around for around 2 weeks.
Not upgrading in case root comes
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The PB8 update has been around for around 2 weeks.
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Lol ok. Well time do take it back in this weekend f that lol. How much they charge you know???
easyguy said:
Do a wipe and if your phone battery still suck, I say it is your battery issue. I have all type of syncing apps on my phone and I still get a good two day of usage.
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lmfao check this out. This device blows
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Have had this update for a couple weeks now. No issue so far
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guaneet said:
Have had this update for a couple weeks now. No issue so far
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This is a newer update that seems to be rolling out. I had the previous update 2 weeks ago and has been fine.
Edit I take it back. It's the older update. Weird I swore I did that one already
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This is a newer update that seems to be rolling out. I had the previous update 2 weeks ago and has been fine.
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What's the build?
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