Hey all,
I am now using the seidio 3000mah battery, and I love it. However, the 'low battery's state of the phone (low brightness, no camera, etc.) Now last for 6 or 7 hours or more with heavy use....no joke. I think its the 15% or lower mark
Is there a way to tell my phone that the battery is not actually low.....
Thanks in advance,
Matt
Not that I know of at this point. I have the 3500mah battery and experience the same nonsense.
Lol. It is doing that because the battery is low. All the battery stats are based strictly off voltage.
4.2 volt is full
4.0 volts is 80 percent
3.8 volts 60 percent
Blah blah....
So by the time your phone shuts the camera down your battey Is actually low, the problem is that your battery has double the capacity so your low time is twice as long.
The easy fix is to flash a rom that has that fixed. The hard part is to find that rom.
The phone is working exactly as designed.
You can try to reset battery stats and relearn. All that does is tie percentages to voltages though. It might help you some.
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How often do you change your HD2 battery? when do you know you need to change it? sorry if this sounded silly!
Well, Ive had mine since november 09 and never changed it. Still holds a decent charge, probably not quite as much as when it was brand new but cetainly not a noticeable difference.
when to change batts.
Typically a li-ion battery will lose 20% of its capability after one year (even if you don't use it) A few things can influence the exact amount (keeping it always at 100% will speed up the loss, as will high temperatures)
If you really want to know exactly what the loss is.....
Fully charge a battery and remove it. Leave it a few hours or overnight and then use a voltmeter to see what the voltage is. This will tell you how much capacity it has lost.
4.18v -4.2v=100% (ie perfect battery)
4.10v = 87%
4.0v =75%
cottonpickers said:
Typically a li-ion battery will lose 20% of its capability after one year (even if you don't use it) A few things can influence the exact amount (keeping it always at 100% will speed up the loss, as will high temperatures)
If you really want to know exactly what the loss is.....
Fully charge a battery and remove it. Leave it a few hours or overnight and then use a voltmeter to see what the voltage is. This will tell you how much capacity it has lost.
4.18v -4.2v=100% (ie perfect battery)
4.10v = 87%
4.0v =75%
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I have a an old magician I bought new 8 years ago & still works with original battery.
My touch pro is almost 3 years old & still works fine lasting 2 days on energy ROM with original battery & the same can be said for wifes old Diamond 2 Topaz.
Doing output test & using HTC battery test exe may help determine battery condition if battery is suspected faulty.
My conclusion is a genuine good battery should see over 2 to 3 years use without noticeable performance loss & have a serviceable life beyond 5yrs.
Modern devices such as HD2 which has a small battery & drains a lot of power so may lower the battery lifespan as you will be charging that tiny battery almost twice as often, also current battery material quality may have declined.
The Samsung Galaxy S2 has horrible battery life. The 1650mah battery will not suffice to anyone but light users.
In my eyes, there are many unacceptable solutions:
- Disabling battery hungry features (lowering screen brightness, undervolting CPU, uninstalling certains apps, disabling real-time sync, etc.) - I find this compromise unacceptable, I bought this device to use it with all its glory.
- Using a larger extended battery - I find this solution unacceptable, since in order for a poweruser to get through the day, at least a 3000mah battery is required. Such a battery, although exist for the S2, adds significant weight and bulk. The device becomes ugly and uncomfortable to carry around.
- Upgrading to a device with much better battery life - currently there are two, the Motorola Maxx, which I find ugly, and the Samsung Note 2, which is realy big to handle...
So, after much thought and experimentation, I finally want to report my success story (yes it's an old solution, but somehow most don't understand its enourmous power): I'm using a secondary battery. I bought another original 1650mah battery (with a seperate charger). The 1650mah battery is very light and small, so it easily fits inside my very small wallet. When I need to switch (middle day), I clocked the switch at just under 60 seconds (from pressing the power off button, to being able to fully use the device again with a fresh battery including the rubber case installed).
This is such a simple solution, it has practically zero drawbacks (If you don't mind losing 60 seconds of your life everyday...), it gives you the equivalent of a 3300mah battery (which is much more than any extended battery advertized as being 3300mah, even Mugen's), yet so few people use it...
wowwww you wrote all this just to tell us you have a secondary battery.
I know, it seems like an overkill but really, I spent 1.5 years trying to solve the S2 battery problem without huge compromises (and everything else apart from a secondary battery is a huge compromise), and I can only regret I didn't read a post like mine...
u wasted ur 1,5 years for just a secondary batt??? do u know how funny u're...
how about having a micro USB powerbank??
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S 2's battery actually doesn't suck. It is better than most of android phones.
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Noam23 said:
I know, it seems like an overkill but really, I spent 1.5 years trying to solve the S2 battery problem without huge compromises (and everything else apart from a secondary battery is a huge compromise), and I can only regret I didn't read a post like mine...
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samsungs 2000mah extended battery iis realy good its just pricey
Don't see how this 'sollution' is from a different category than the other ones you've stated.. It all depends on the user, and what he/she knows about saving battery without UC and stuff.
Maybe you would last longer with one battery if your stories would be shorter
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Donnie Sins said:
Don't see how this 'sollution' is from a different category than the other ones you've stated.. It all depends on the user, and what he/she knows about saving battery without UC and stuff.
Maybe you would last longer with one battery if your stories would be shorter
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I thought I made it clear why the extra battery is a solution of a different category
- It allows you to have all the phone's features ON.
- It allows you to enjoy its comfortable, light and slick original design.
- It allows you to enjoy the equivalent of a *true* 3300mah battery.
- Minimal fuss (60 sec battery switch).
Nothing can come close to such a solution (for a power user who needs a long lasting phone). Practically no drawbacks, only benefits (in comparison to any other solution, which always present a severe compromise).
I think it's rather a good advice, than a "solution". And indeed, this is a feature you will miss whent it's gone: The replaceable battery. I've bought the 2000 mAh battery by Samsung. So I have the greater battery plus a secondary one, if needed.
BAZZI_US said:
I think it's rather a good advice, than a "solution". And indeed, this is a feature you will miss whent it's gone: The replaceable battery. I boght the 2000 mAh battery by Samsung. So I have the greater battery plus a secondary one, if needed.
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I agree, the word "advice" is more appropriate
Btw, are the 1650mah and 2000mah batteries interchangeable ? I thought they use different battery cover...
Noam23 said:
The Samsung Galaxy S2 has horrible battery life. The 1650mah battery will not suffice to anyone but light users.
In my eyes, there are many unacceptable solutions:
- Disabling battery hungry features (lowering screen brightness, undervolting CPU, uninstalling certains apps, disabling real-time sync, etc.) - I find this compromise unacceptable, I bought this device to use it with all its glory.
- Using a larger extended battery - I find this solution unacceptable, since in order for a poweruser to get through the day, at least a 3000mah battery is required. Such a battery, although exist for the S2, adds significant weight and bulk. The device becomes ugly and uncomfortable to carry around.
- Upgrading to a device with much better battery life - currently there are two, the Motorola Maxx, which I find ugly, and the Samsung Note 2, which is realy big to handle...
So, after much thought and experimentation, I finally want to report my success story (yes it's an old solution, but somehow most don't understand its enourmous power): I'm using a secondary battery. I bought another original 1650mah battery (with a seperate charger). The 1650mah battery is very light and small, so it easily fits inside my very small wallet. When I need to switch (middle day), I clocked the switch at just under 60 seconds (from pressing the power off button, to being able to fully use the device again with a fresh battery including the rubber case installed).
This is such a simple solution, it has practically zero drawbacks (If you don't mind losing 60 seconds of your life everyday...), it gives you the equivalent of a 3300mah battery (which is much more than any extended battery advertized as being 3300mah, even Mugen's), yet so few people use it...
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you still have to carry the cover everywhere too.
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you really cant notice the samsung extended battery is any bigger, especially if you have a case on your phone then it is impossible to tell. Much better than carrying and charging two batteries imo!
I dont have the extended battery and when using my phone hard over the day i can get 5 hours screen time on standard size anker battery. Have you tried using BBS to workout why your battery life is soo poor?
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you still have to carry the cover everywhere too.
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What do you mean "carry the cover everywhere" ? which cover ? I only carry the additional 1650mah battery in my wallet...
iamflamez said:
you really cant notice the samsung extended battery is any bigger, especially if you have a case on your phone then it is impossible to tell. Much better than carrying and charging two batteries imo!
I dont have the extended battery and when using my phone hard over the day i can get 5 hours screen time on standard size anker battery. Have you tried using BBS to workout why your battery life is soo poor?
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But you can't compare two 1650mah batteries to one 2000mah battery... the 3300mah solution gives you 65% more juice...
Regarding carrying an additional 1650mah battery, it's so small and light (30 grams) that after putting it in my wallet I forget about it completely. Charging two batteries is no fuss at all, if you have a seperate battery charger.
You are getting 5 hours screen time on 1650mah battery ? for me this is impossible, while every feature is ON (real time sync, auto brightness, facebook app, normal volt, constant 3G connection) I get this amount from two batteries (but the phone operates much more than 5 hours, more like 20). I do have bad reception at my work, which might drain the battery more.
2000+1650 battery is better than your solution, lol
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2000+1650 battery is better than your solution, lol
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And 2000 + 2000 is even better
But really, 3300mah is more than anyone would require in 1 day. It's really an overkill in itself (it's more than the Note 2 battery, and for a much smaller screen...).
you forgot the 1650 battery that came with the phone & money spent in vain?!
How do you charge both of the batteries? I mean you have one s2, or you use external charger to charge extra battery?
And My S2 lasts a day with 3hour of music, 4hour of screentime! No undervolting or compromise, Wifi n Data mostly on, I even use Google Now! Stweaks settings for best performance!
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How do you charge both of the batteries? I mean you have one s2, or you use external charger to charge extra battery?
And My S2 lasts a day with 3hour of music, 4hour of screentime! No undervolting or compromise, Wifi n Data mostly on, I even use Google Now! Stweaks settings for best performance!
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Yes, I use external charger to charge the extra battery ($10 on ebay), and another $25 for the extra original 1650mah battery.
I think the battery life has a lot to do with the signal quality, and the signal sucks at my workplace (also, if you are using WIFI instead of 3G you'll again save a lot in battery, but I'm using 3G...).
Noam23 said:
Yes, I use external charger to charge the extra battery ($10 on ebay), and another $25 for the extra original 1650mah battery.
I think the battery life has a lot to do with the signal quality, and the signal sucks at my workplace (also, if you are using WIFI instead of 3G you'll again save a lot in battery, but I'm using 3G...).
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I use both, but mostly Wifi.
Edit: And I don't like keeping it on minimum brightness, it kinda changes colors in S Amoled. White seems yellowish, grey becomes something else, so I keep it around 35-40%
I've really loved my Nexus 4, except the battery life is just awful. I've used different kernels, undervolted, switched to 2G, turned brightness down and everything else you can do with the software to get more out of the battery.
Since I bought it used, I'm thinking maybe the battery is a little old and could use replacing. Is there a way to tell before I waste any money buying another stock battery? Like a sensor on the battery that tells you how healthy the battery is and if it still holds a good charge?
Also, are there any options for extended batteries besides the Mugen extended battery case? It's almost as much as I paid for the phone!
Thanks for any suggestions
Provide some screenshots from Betterbatterystats or Wakelock detector after using the phone from a full charge to the point before ready to recharge .
v1nsai said:
I've really loved my Nexus 4, except the battery life is just awful. I've used different kernels, undervolted, switched to 2G, turned brightness down and everything else you can do with the software to get more out of the battery.
Since I bought it used, I'm thinking maybe the battery is a little old and could use replacing. Is there a way to tell before I waste any money buying another stock battery? Like a sensor on the battery that tells you how healthy the battery is and if it still holds a good charge?
Also, are there any options for extended batteries besides the Mugen extended battery case? It's almost as much as I paid for the phone!
Thanks for any suggestions
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yes I need too , but i cant trust exented batteries on ebay or amazon , any suggestion from this forum ?
Hello people. I use s7 edge ezynos version from the day of release. Dor half a year my battery life became much worth. Tryed everything, reflashing resetting etc etc. Then I've found accubattery. After several charges it gives me information that my battery has 69% of actual capacity 2480 mah from 3600 Should I trust that? Is it normal for battery to detwriorate this much? I vharged it once a day max. At the beginning once in two days or so :/ My much older oneplus one gives 79% of battery capacity and it is the one that was abused by charging twice a day and with heavy gaming etc. Please report your battery states and please give me advice. Should I change batteey on galaxy or should I just leave it like that Is it worth it to give it a new original battery? I am sure water resistance will be gone..
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Hello people. I use s7 edge ezynos version from the day of release. Dor half a year my battery life became much worth. Tryed everything, reflashing resetting etc etc. Then I've found accubattery. After several charges it gives me information that my battery has 69% of actual capacity 2480 mah from 3600 Should I trust that? Is it normal for battery to detwriorate this much? I vharged it once a day max. At the beginning once in two days or so :/ My much older oneplus one gives 79% of battery capacity and it is the one that was abused by charging twice a day and with heavy gaming etc. Please report your battery states and please give me advice. Should I change batteey on galaxy or should I just leave it like that Is it worth it to give it a new original battery? I am sure water resistance will be gone..
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Most of the damage on battery on Samsung devices are caused by fast charging.
And it depends on you is it worth replacing or not, if you think that it lasts for you enough then don't replace it.
Damn. Maybe I will sell it cheap and buy s9 or something..
battery is easy to replace.
battery life is about 1000, so in 2 years it is possible
I never use fast charge as in my opinion it makes the battery cells work faster than they should which damages the battery quicker,the s7 edge charges fast enough anyway without fast charge on