slugbug
Well-Known Member
Just wanted to give an update. I did the Froyo update the night it came out and then followed the tips on HOW TO FIX FROYO a few days later. I ended up reinstalling only the Apps I use (um....my fault, I made the mistake of completely erasing all of my apps/pics, etc off my phone including the backup of my phone that was ON the phone - doh!) and I did not re-install an AppKiller.
Over the past week I have used the Evo lightly, moderately and heavily and am now very very confident that I can get 24 hours out of my phone if I need to and am careful (i.e. not playing around with the phone), and a solid 12 hours of use using the phone anyway I want. I spent 8 hours in the middle of nowhere one day and sure enough the phone showed about 80% of the time without signal. I still had 2/3 of my battery left (was able to get a few calls in/out, check some emails, send some texts).
I am much happier now than before Froyo. I ordered the 2 batteries w/ charger and carry a spare anyway but have yet to need or use it. I've had car chargers go bad on me and never want to be stuck without another form of backup.
I used to charge my phone overnight but now take my charger to work, use it if I need to, fully charge when I get home, then unplug when it's charged. I have no problem going to bed even if the phone is down to 20%, but it's usually fully or nearly fully charged.
I really liked the phone before, now I really love the phone and have nothing to complain about (except Pandora!).
Over the past week I have used the Evo lightly, moderately and heavily and am now very very confident that I can get 24 hours out of my phone if I need to and am careful (i.e. not playing around with the phone), and a solid 12 hours of use using the phone anyway I want. I spent 8 hours in the middle of nowhere one day and sure enough the phone showed about 80% of the time without signal. I still had 2/3 of my battery left (was able to get a few calls in/out, check some emails, send some texts).
I am much happier now than before Froyo. I ordered the 2 batteries w/ charger and carry a spare anyway but have yet to need or use it. I've had car chargers go bad on me and never want to be stuck without another form of backup.
I used to charge my phone overnight but now take my charger to work, use it if I need to, fully charge when I get home, then unplug when it's charged. I have no problem going to bed even if the phone is down to 20%, but it's usually fully or nearly fully charged.
I really liked the phone before, now I really love the phone and have nothing to complain about (except Pandora!).
I hear plenty of people are getting 2-6 hours of battery life! Unless of course, you want to you know, auctually make a phone call. Have you tried this? 
