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stevecc

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First of all I want to say hello to one and all, this is the first time ive joined a forum on line, but as you can guess I need your help with my galaxy ace phone,it needs frequent charging and then within minutes of using it it is nearly out of charge, then it can turn itself off and then turns itself on again(spooky) its becoming a real pain , does it need a replacement battery or do you think something is wrong with the internal charger? it is only 18 months old and I dont want to change it yet , any ideas guys all suggestions welcome steve.:o
 
Hello there Steve and welcome to Android Forums. :)

Sorry to hear you're having trouble with your device I moved your thread here where it will get much better eyes from members here who have this device. Well, to me it sounds like a faulty battery if it can barely hold a charge, but what's odd is that it turns itself on. When charging it does it get to 100%?
 
Welcome to AF. Which ver of firmware do you have? & how long do you charge it for? Usually it might require to be charged for 1.5 hrs (for me) also you should get a notification beep around that time & the screen should tell you it fully charged (100%), thats when you disconnect the charger. Hope this helps. :)
 
Metroid Prime said:
Hello there Steve and welcome to Android Forums. :)

Sorry to hear you're having trouble with your device I moved your thread here where it will get much better eyes from members here who have this device. Well, to me it sounds like a faulty battery if it can barely hold a charge, but what's odd is that it turns itself on. When charging it does it get to 100%?
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Thanks I've got a new battery on order, also it does get to 100% but from say 15% charge to !00% can take as little as 10 minutes. thanks steve.
 
socrates0 said:
Welcome to AF. Which ver of firmware do you have? & how long do you charge it for? Usually it might require to be charged for 1.5 hrs (for me) also you should get a notification beep around that time & the screen should tell you it fully charged (100%), thats when you disconnect the charger. Hope this helps. :)
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Hi I charge my phone for as long as it needs till I hear the beep which can be minutes not hours thats why Im suspecting the battery, The firm ware? is gingerbread is that what you mean? thanks steve.
 
stevecc said:
Hi I charge my phone for as long as it needs till I hear the beep which can be minutes not hours thats why Im suspecting the battery, The firm ware? is gingerbread is that what you mean? thanks steve.
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Hmm. If you have charged it till the notification beep then I guess it must be a battery problem but make sure you are buying the genuine battery as a spurious one can be dangerous. Yes Gingerbread is the name of ver but even in that there are many 'flavours' eg 2.3.4, 2.3.6 etc. When I bought my phone it was 2.3.4 then there was an update 2.3.6. To add to our misery difference regions might get different ver number eg some regions have even got 2.3.5. Anyway you have answered the main question & the answer narrows down to a battery problem. BTW Dont make the mistake of leaving the phone on the charger overnight many have done so & later regretted it.
 
I had 'exactly' the same problem as you're having just two weeks ago. It was the battery. Mine was slightly bulged, and I'm glad I checked it when I did, since charging a bulging battery is dangerous. I got a replacement battery for about ten bucks on ebay. The retail stores were asking $50 for it. When you dispose of the old battery, make sure to do it the right way. Don't put it in a fire or throw it in the regular garbage.
 
Kevin73 said:
I had 'exactly' the same problem as you're having just two weeks ago. It was the battery. Mine was slightly bulged, and I'm glad I checked it when I did, since charging a bulging battery is dangerous. I got a replacement battery for about ten bucks on ebay. The retail stores were asking $50 for it. When you dispose of the old battery, make sure to do it the right way. Don't put it in a fire or throw it in the regular garbage.
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Thanks for the advise I'm waiting for the new battery to arrive will update you all later .regards steve.
 
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