Help Battery

[weaselboy]

Do I need to let my droid bionic die once a week or once a month or something like that because I know apple devices like iphones and ipods you need to let them die every now and then so do I need to do that with this phone?

 

[OutOfPhase]

Do I need to let my droid bionic die once a week or once a month or something like that because I know apple devices like iphones and ipods you need to let them die every now and then so do I need to do that with this phone?

That's been debated for along time over many different phones. My 2 cents is no.

 

[dautley]

Some Lithium-ion batterys (like those used in the Bionic) come with specific instructions NOT to let them run all the way down. Here's a good article to read to help you make up your own mind about the subject. How to Prolong Lithium-based Batteries - Battery University

 

[weaselboy]

Alright thanks guys!

 

[x026092]

I charge my phone nightly, no ill effects yet.

 

[Thom]

I charge my phone nightly, no ill effects yet.

That's what you do.

The question was about making it drain to 0% and then recharging.

Older batteries had to be "conditioned". You got a new battery, drained it to 0%, charged to 100% and repeated it twice more.

This is not recommended for the battery that came in your Bionic.

As was mentioned before ... check out the Battery Institute.

... Thom

 

[SlayersRage]

Best thing if possible is let it drain down to 15% then recharge.

 

[weaselboy]

Thanks again guys!

 

[x026092]

My original battery used to drain all the way, at least 2 times a week (work is a dead spot). It would retain a charge with no problem. I have upgraded to the extended battery. It gets as low as 15-30% after a bad day at work & only 70% when I work from home (WiFi). I can't really complain aside from wanting a better signal at work.