I was under the impression the rumored OTA was supposed to help fix some of the 4G battery issues? One other thing I've noticed--I've spotted using wifi at home, and am getting much better battery life. Seriously, though, side from pulling down a video from Motocast, I'm struggling with 4G's value. 3G browsing, text and email isn't that slow relatively speaking.
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Razr: To keep or not to keep?
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rushmore
Extreme Android User
Agreed that in a good coverage area 3G is fine, plus a LOT X2 better on battery life than 4G (the difference is stunning). I will use 4G if plugged in and if not, when downloading a big file. BTW, I notice that even in 3G only areas, the battery lasts longer if CDMA only, rather than leaving in 4G radio mode.
Besides, looks like I am keeping the Razr: http://androidforums.com/motorola-droid-razr/460508-atrix-lapdock-65-delivered-works-razr.html
Besides, looks like I am keeping the Razr: http://androidforums.com/motorola-droid-razr/460508-atrix-lapdock-65-delivered-works-razr.html
I guess that i'm just repeating what other said; I mostly find the lack of change able battery a negative for the razr. From my perspecitve all three phoness have a negative rezound - dayilght viewing razr - fixed battery nexus - no sd slot - When the nexus comes out (if verizon is still running double rate special) I'll check it out and then pick one of the three; if the sd slot is the only flaw with the nexus I'll go that route - else I'll flip a coin between the razr and rezound. Of course if verizon drops teh double rate promotion I can always stay with sprint. the razr seems like a nice phone and so far it has limited issues ('cept battery) but when I travel I really want the phone to last 12 or 14 hours. With the nexus (or rezound) I can lways bring a spare battery for emergency.
My Razr, as noted a few posts above, has excellent battery life in 3G-only. Easily gets thru a full day.
Agree with you and Rushmore BUT, and its a big BUT, the 3G performance of this phone is terrible compared to older 3G phones. If I take my old Droid X and the Razr off the charger at the same time, and do nothing, the Razr battery will bleed dry just sitting there. twice as fast as the DX.
That is something I just don't get. The CPU seems to always be running at 3-5%, even while sleeping, yet it is still running.
And it isn't entirely the suspend bug, before anyone jumps on that topic.
Boy, not my Razr. I can unplug it, have it receiving myriad Gmails sitting with the screen off, and untouched it will only drop a couple % after two-three hours. I have a DX (actually, our daughter is using it now), and it had excellent battery management. While I've not used the DX for about seven months, my sense/recollection is that my Razr as configured is about as good battery-wise.
And, I don't use any Smart Actions--got the related apks frozen. Seems counter-intuitive, but they didn't do anything for my battery given my usage patterns.
rushmore
Extreme Android User
Agreed. Mine does not do that either, but it does drain more juice in 3G only areas if I leave it in 3G/4G mode. Battery life is up big when switched to CDMA only.
I do not have any apps doing data pushes, wifi off, BT off, brightness to 60%, music app live updates off, no live wallpaper, and no live widgets, besides time & weather. I also do not allow background updates of any apps (besides email).
I do not have any apps doing data pushes, wifi off, BT off, brightness to 60%, music app live updates off, no live wallpaper, and no live widgets, besides time & weather. I also do not allow background updates of any apps (besides email).
How duo you limit background sync to just email? App by app internal settings?