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Battery Questions
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Cavemansol
Android Enthusiast
Indeed it does, Itll automatically go to 3g when no 4g signal is apparent.
People looking to turn off the 4g is just a battery saving technique.
Dont let all these post scare ya off, it lasts plenty long enough when on 3g.
Cavemansol
Android Enthusiast
Ha, very good point. This really should be old news, even though it just came out.
Yeah, I'm just looking into it because low battery estimates for electronics I want to buy always make me a bit nervous, for whatever reason. Chances are, I'd probably be doing light use, anyway, but still. I figure when I get my Thunderbolt, maybe I'll use this "trick" to turn 4G off when I'm not doing something with the phone (as in, it's in standby/ lock mode), and then turn it back on when I'm actually playing around with it. I'd imagine the 3G would still be sufficient enough for my stuff to update while I'm not actively using the phone, and it'd also help the battery stretch out a bit.
LoyalServant
Android Expert
The stock battery is going to cut it for me.
Ive done the 'bump charging' and that has actually made a dramatic difference in the device on day 2.
Right now it's looking like I may make it to about 20 hours on a charge.
For me, that's sufficient.
I am in a solid coverage area and i did *#*#4636#*#* and killed LTE since my area is not LTE ready yet. (sometime in 2011 tho!)
No I can't keep my hands off this and I bet when the novelty wears off and I can put it down for more than a half hour then I may find that it lasts a lot longer than my estimate of around 20 hours.
Ive done the 'bump charging' and that has actually made a dramatic difference in the device on day 2.
Right now it's looking like I may make it to about 20 hours on a charge.
For me, that's sufficient.
I am in a solid coverage area and i did *#*#4636#*#* and killed LTE since my area is not LTE ready yet. (sometime in 2011 tho!)
No I can't keep my hands off this and I bet when the novelty wears off and I can put it down for more than a half hour then I may find that it lasts a lot longer than my estimate of around 20 hours.
UBRocked
VZW Nexus Please!!!
Mine has heen off the charger since 7am. It's now after 11pm and and I'm still kickin. I'm at 32% now. I've been on wifi all day between work and home. Tomorrow I am going to go 4G and try to mirror my usage from today (fairly light use until 6pm...and then moderate use since then). Should be interesting to see how the battery fares.
Cavemansol
Android Enthusiast
UBRocked
VZW Nexus Please!!!
Yellow Snowman
Android Enthusiast
Its becoming comical to see so many people defend HTC. A cell phone should last at minimum 18 hours. That way it lasts your entire day and you can charge it at night.
This phone doesn't come close. Stop being lemmings. This phones battery is pathetic, its embarrassing, and its unmanageable.
Today I made 3 phone calls and barely messed around on it and had to charge it 3 times.
Thats beyond pathetic. Stop making excuses because the battery life on this phone is inexcusable. And no we should have to buy extra batteries. and no we shouldnt have to fuss with all the setting, root a phone just to get it to last a work day.
I dont care what the capabilities of a phone are, if it can't stay on to use them its useless. And its a cellular phone, if i wanted to be connected to a cord all day I'd buy a landline.
This phone doesn't come close. Stop being lemmings. This phones battery is pathetic, its embarrassing, and its unmanageable.
Today I made 3 phone calls and barely messed around on it and had to charge it 3 times.
Thats beyond pathetic. Stop making excuses because the battery life on this phone is inexcusable. And no we should have to buy extra batteries. and no we shouldnt have to fuss with all the setting, root a phone just to get it to last a work day.
I dont care what the capabilities of a phone are, if it can't stay on to use them its useless. And its a cellular phone, if i wanted to be connected to a cord all day I'd buy a landline.
UBRocked
VZW Nexus Please!!!
And you are referring to which posts? Seems to me that a lot people are doing an awful lot of complaining. Most of whom do not know what's causing their issue.
I'm at 30% battery left after now 17 hours off the charger...have not been using 4G except to and from work. So I'm guessing the problem is with HTC's 4G radio/power management. If that's the issue...its most likely a software issue.
HTC has a decent reputation with supporting their devices...so I think you're a little premature with the pitchforks and torches!
Yellow Snowman
Android Enthusiast
I'd accept that if I had the option to turn off 4G like the evo....but I dont.And you are referring to which posts? Seems to me that a lot people are doing an awful lot of complaining. Most of whom do not know what's causing their issue.
I'm at 30% battery left after now 17 hours off the charger...have not been using 4G except to and from work. So I'm guessing the problem is with HTC's 4G radio/power management. If that's the issue...its most likely a software issue.
HTC has a decent reputation with supporting their devices...so I think you're a little premature with the pitchforks and torches!
So if I'm going to be blunt about it....you're just guessing the problem. And even if that is the problem its a horrible excuse. Phone was made for 4G but if it was made and couldnt handle it then it is a flawed product.
One shouldnt buy a 4G phone only to find out 4G is too much for it and the battery is drained in a few hours. Simply unaccpetable for a phone not to last basically all day with very minimal to no use.
sorry to be "blunt" but you can
I'm tired of seeing people complain when they obviously haven't put a lick of effort into saving battery(this isn't just directed at you snowman). I have been on wifi/ angry birds for about 8 hours total today(battery on time is 10) and I am still at about 20 percent
is the *#*#4636#*#* thing able to be undone? I am not in a 4g area so I would like to turn it off if possible, but not if I can't get it back
sean76
Android Expert
UBRocked, Yellow snowman does have a point! To a certain extant...lol
This is supposed to be a revolutionary device, 4G wise! However, between build quality, and major battery issues, i'd have to say HTC has let me down! it is definitely the fastest phone that I have ever used. But what good is it when it'll only last for 2 hours on 4G.
This is supposed to be a revolutionary device, 4G wise! However, between build quality, and major battery issues, i'd have to say HTC has let me down! it is definitely the fastest phone that I have ever used. But what good is it when it'll only last for 2 hours on 4G.
UBRocked
VZW Nexus Please!!!
Yeah...I'm just guessing. This is a next gen device so I guess I'm just more tolorent. Believe me...I am not liking the 4G battery life either. I just expect HTC to figure out the problems and fix them. You can't expect perfection at launch of any phone...especially a next gen device. Not one phone released without bugs and software that was completely optimized.
Binglut9
Well-Known Member
I own a business i need my phone and I need to work all day and night I'm just saying there are some people that use there phone as a business device and need'it to work. I mean I need things to work and with good battery its a fact. Yeah most people have a smartphone for their pleasure not because they need it but I need it to be on for my clients and my business that's all.... love the phone but battery is a deal breaker people getting 12 hours a day try going through one of my days and it will last 3 to 5 hours at least today from what I had was very frustrating.... how I see it you win some you lose some
LoyalServant
Android Expert
Perhaps I don't see a problem because my area is not 4G yet.
What I am noticing is that the display usage is really high... probably because I can't put this thing down for very long.
You know that's the case when the display accounts for 80% of the battery usage
What I am noticing is that the display usage is really high... probably because I can't put this thing down for very long.
You know that's the case when the display accounts for 80% of the battery usage
UBRocked
VZW Nexus Please!!!
Totally understand that. My T-Bolt is my personal phone...have a Touch Pro 2 for work. Different users have different needs...for different reasons.
I manage daily operations for a small company with most employees being based in the field and traveling frequently. Smartphone connectivity is crutial! I have to approve all devices prior to purchase for this very reason.
Do I think HTC will address this issue? Yes. Would I approve this device for my guys use at the present time? No.
rogue_slc_vzw_rep
Android Enthusiast
Time to get a blackberry. Seems like it would fit your business needs more than an android phone at this time.
You cant drive your ferrari to work and then complain that its for your commute and because of the gas mileage it just wont do. Get a civic.
ChiTownJim
Android Expert
I use to carry 2 devices my blackberry and android but now I forward the line to my android .I also have another Google voice number . My phone has 3 phone numbers and 7 emails being synced all day along with multiple calenders.
Basically I am saying I don't get how much more u could be doing that has your phone getting such bad life...... on top of me using it as my primary business and personal line I use it for music pretty much non stoped.
My only answer would be is I'm in an amazing coverage area all the time meaning my phone doesn't struggle to keep service. How is your coverage?
sean76
Android Expert
Well only got 4hrs and about 20 min out of a full charge this evening, Very disappointed! I just don't know what HTC was thinking? However that was with pretty moderate use. Let's see how the next 2 days go, and if there is any improvement. My Atrix pushed a grand total of 16 hrs Fri into Sat, and that's with some pretty heavy use...ohh well!
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TxGoat
Guest
I sure hope people aren't using this phone to replace a laptop. If you are then you deserve the abysmal battery life. If you think this battery life is horrible, then you should see my notebook, it's huge cluncky battery lasts me all of 2 hours on a full charge. Of course, I like watching bluray movies on it and gaming on it. I find it also helps not to have unrealistic expectations.
mine took 80% of the battery and I had the screen on the 30% brightnessPerhaps I don't see a problem because my area is not 4G yet.
What I am noticing is that the display usage is really high... probably because I can't put this thing down for very long.
You know that's the case when the display accounts for 80% of the battery usage
Dex
Android Enthusiast
This, this, this, and this!
This is exactly what needs to be said to simply end this thread.
This phone is going to suck down the juice. Period. If you have ever used an HTC device, you would know that they are known for 3 things. Exceptional build quality. Great lifetimes. AND.... horrid battery life.
Those of us who struggled over the Incredible battery remember this all too well. The phone looked awesome, had a great form, then it turns out that the battery is terrible and we need something that looks terrible to get what we needed from it. To this day my Incredible barely gets me through my shift. It comes off the charger at 3:30pm and is out and about until about 3:30am. I normally end up with around 30% battery, but that's after being at work where I mostly just send a few texts, look up a few numbers and sync my google contacts.
We were all told to turn everything off, EVERYTHING. Just turn all of the features on your smartphone off and don't use them and the battery will make it. Are you serious? Then we were told we needed to "bump" charge. There were even tricks with putting it into airplane mode. Why are we jumping through hoops?
If you are looking for good battery life, stop now and go and find another phone. This one isn't for you. No phone from HTC is going to be for you. Ever.
sean76
Android Expert
I wouldn't say exceptional build quality, I would say crappy build quality! They get the Gas Face from me when it comes to how they build theyre devices.
They're lock power buttons always recess, TB no exception.
They're battery doors always have issue, either too loose, or u need a sledge hammer handy to pry it off.
They're screens are put on by blind people...they just don't know how to glue a screen down. Light leakage has become a big problem with the EVO , and it'll continue with the TB.
They're volume button is always a joke, and mostly becomes recessed with use.
No, I would say they're build quality is downright Crappy!
However, they make really good looking phones, and its the reason why so many, including me keep giving them a shot. But after the EVO you would think they learned they're lesson on battery life, and light leakage...looks like they didn't!