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Battery\power issue, please help.

Hi,
I am having an issue with my battery: it drains really really fast, I mean I am loosing 10% per hour. It all started when I flushed my first 128mb compatible rom. I went from Mo3ulla latest to Ivans and back to Mo3ulla and all three had this issue. I also noticed that phone doesn't go to standby, backlight off - works, but turning power off after 2 min setting just doesn't do anything.
Apps I have are:
SPB PocketPlus 4, pBar, A2DPToggle, TCPMP, AEButton and that is pretty much it.
Any ideas and help is very much appreciated.

1. kill resident programs on device such us SPB PocketPlus 4, pBar,
2. check device battery status // they may be in charging status (due hardware bug)
3. execute instructions which i write in theme

mo3ulla said:
1. kill resident programs on device such us SPB PocketPlus 4, pBar,
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Did that, nothing changes
mo3ulla said:
2. check device battery status // they may be in charging status (due hardware bug)
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checked, didn't see any issues
mo3ulla said:
3. execute instructions which i write in theme
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did all of the things you mentioned in the thread, problem still exists.
The reason I started a new thread is beause it doesn't seem to be rom related. Could the reason be just old or defective battery?

How old is your device/battery?
If it is older than six-eight months, most likely it is soon going to die. That's how it started for me too. Then it'll get worse, like losing charge when plugged into the mains, and your device suddenly dying at around 50%, which will increase later.
The easiest solution would be to buy a new battery. If that solves the case, then cool. If it doesn't, you'll have a backup battery when your current one dies

Getting worse
I've had the device for about 4-6 month, not sure how long previous owner has had it for. New battery is on the way.
Tried everything. I flushed official rom form i-Mate and then Mo3ulla's latest and radio 1.15 - no luck. On one of the forums here I've read that taking battery out for about 5 min helps with fast draining, I've tried it and think it did help for a bit (I could be wrong) but then all problems came back.
Problems:
1. Registered applications after working properly for few days - now gives an error that the app license data can not be red.
PBar 1.5 top bar indicator moving around on the bar, it starts in the original right position and then moves to the middle of the bar.
2. "Turn device OFF if not used for"... option in power settings doesn't work - the device never turns off. "Turn backlight off" - works fine.
As Mo3ulla suggested I checked the GSM band settings - it is set for PCS1900 which I believe is correct for T-Mobile USA. Is it?
I just hope is is not a hardware issue as I am in USA and there are no UNI repair shops in the area.
If you have any idea on what to do please let me know as I am close to desperate mode and will try anything at this point.

when my battery started dying at 50% within 2 weeks i could only get 1 1/2 minutes of use out of it. i tried different ROMS, followed the instructions in the wiki but none of that worked for me.
Basically it was just the battery, i have used it everyday for about 2 years so i had my use out of it. I would definately buy a new battery for what they cost. i got mine on ebay for about £7 ($14 or so)

Yep
shoulders said:
when my battery started dying at 50% within 2 weeks i could only get 1 1/2 minutes of use out of it. i tried different ROMS, followed the instructions in the wiki but none of that worked for me.
Basically it was just the battery, i have used it everyday for about 2 years so i had my use out of it. I would definately buy a new battery for what they cost. i got mine on ebay for about £7 ($14 or so)
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NEw batter is on the way already, I am just affraid that it is something else, like hardware error, and if that's the case - I am screwed.

I've noticed the same thing with my Universe. It started after new ROM upgrade just 3 days ago.

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Belka77 said:
Hi,
I am having an issue with my battery: it drains really really fast, I mean I am loosing 10% per hour. It all started when I flushed my first 128mb compatible rom. I went from Mo3ulla latest to Ivans and back to Mo3ulla and all three had this issue. I also noticed that phone doesn't go to standby, backlight off - works, but turning power off after 2 min setting just doesn't do anything.
Apps I have are:
SPB PocketPlus 4, pBar, A2DPToggle, TCPMP, AEButton and that is pretty much it.
Any ideas and help is very much appreciated.
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Beasty and Lairentius 2.08.01 Rom
5 hours of wifi ( 3400 mah battery )
3 hours of wifi ( standart battery )
Standby mode really works
but this rom have another problems
Whatever
Battery life is first important thing for me.
and i will not change this rom ever.

Belka77 said:
As Mo3ulla suggested I checked the GSM band settings - it is set for PCS1900 which I believe is correct for T-Mobile USA. Is it?
I just hope is is not a hardware issue as I am in USA and there are no UNI repair shops in the area.
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this information you can obtain from operator itself ... just call to operator

Belka77 said:
NEw batter is on the way already, I am just affraid that it is something else, like hardware error, and if that's the case - I am screwed.
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no its not hardware .. in your case its battery ... when battery arrives you will need to proper start use it ....

Update: It's alive
Well it is all better now. I installed Mo3ullas v1(not 128 MB) and device behaved much better: "Turn off power" setting worked and all in all this was excellent rom except for one thing - no A2DP. Then I went with Ivan's V1 and it all looks good now, no strange behavior from apps, power of works. A2DP works and so on, so I guess it was the issue of compatibility of Rom and Device. For some reason 128MB roms don't agree with my (and only my) device. I am looking to by the 64MB ram chips and do the upgrade will see what happens. Thank you all for you help.
mo3ulla said:
no its not hardware .. in your case its battery ... when battery arrives you will need to proper start use it ....
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Mo3ulla could you clarify what you mean by proper start use it?
Also if anyone knows where I can order just a couple of those 64MB chips - would be greatly appreciated. So far all distributors I contacted want to sell them by thousands and the site that was mentioned here (don't remember the url) that does sell them individually wants $80 and that is way too steep.

Universal gsm radio crashing down.

Hello,
always when I'm on battery power and I talk for about 1minute or 2, i get the msg that the gsm radio has crashed, and the dive will restart in 30s.But only on battery power.Is this a battery problem or maybe I should instal another ROM???
I also have problems, when starting the camera, all I get is a black screen and a freez down, also only on battery power and sometimes, when i go to programs, they freeze to.
I bought a used one htc, and hoped it will work fine, and in the first day everything was ok,but then..
Tnx for all answers,
Tilen.
Slovenia.

just try
try hard resetting your device.
also give details of the device
wm5?
radio stack version?

it's windows mobile 6 pro,
CE OS 5.2.1708(Build 18508.0.7.0)
ROM version: 2.07.00 WWE
radio version: 1.18.00
protocol version: 42.54.P8
that's it.
I already performed a HR, but it's still the same

Nayosan said:
it's windows mobile 6 pro,
CE OS 5.2.1708(Build 18508.0.7.0)
ROM version: 2.07.00 WWE
radio version: 1.18.00
protocol version: 42.54.P8
that's it.
I already performed a HR, but it's still the same
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I recommend to reflash your ROM and try with a diferent radio
That worked for me.
Instructions can be found in the Wiki
Good luck

Had Same Issue...
I had the same problem...You need a new battery...On demand; your current battery can't put out enough amps.

EXEC/JASJAR said:
I had the same problem...You need a new battery...On demand; your current battery can't put out enough amps.
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Had the same problem. After searching through past posts in here I found out the aging battery amperage problem which would shut/reset device under heavier usage.

Tnx to all people,you're great!!
I was afraid that it's something more...horrible, but that's ok!Cause, I had the Wizard, the the HTC Touch, the Tytn and nov qtek 9000 and the last one is the most amazing for me.
It's big but for browsing and working on it, it's just top of the range!

so? It's working?
I use radio in 1.17 version. I don't have any problems with this version...
12nala34

Havent bought the battery yet, don't get the time to do that, but when I'll buy it, I report!
Do the still sell new Universal??From stores out?

I got two batteries (1600mAh) and a charger for ten dollars including shipping from the internet. Ebay is a sure source...After receiving my new batteries, my problem went away....Also, the desktop charger is a good idea; I used to charge mine directly from the wall and noticed that my device would retain heat...Can't be good for the battery OR device...Now, I charge one and use one; by the time one runs out of charge, the other has completed....Works out well for me...

Yes,I'm gonna buy it today over the net,the battery for about 50 USD,that's how the prices here are.
Hope it will work well.

Kaiser won't charge and sound does not work after flash new rom + radio

hello,
I flashed my kaiser yesterday with
radio : 1.70.19.09
rom : e. Abusalza - that is actually the Ultimate-X2.V10.Premium rom
Now my kaiser won't charge and the sound doesn't work anymore a
I have tryed to
- hard reset - problem still there
- flashed the radio 1.27.12.32 by micro SD flashing because my PC won't see my mobile phone - problem still there
I have given last night some resets with the stylus and because it was night I think I have accidentally pus the stylus into the charger hole and maybe I destroyed something but that is no reason for the sound to not work.
What should I do?
What is the best radio for my rom and for Romania - operator Orange

i believe you lost sound by flashing the 1.27 radio, i believe that is a wm6.0 radio only but i could be wrong, you will have to have the usb port repaired, no way around that, ive heard of people messing there ports up with their stylus before, your not the first. next question is before you started this thread, did you ask this question anywhere else?

so what radio should work correctly with WM 6.5 ? can you give me a link ?
no i have posted here first because I couldn't find any similar problems regarding both charging and sound

ockty3 said:
so what radio should work correctly with WM 6.5 ? can you give me a link ?
no i have posted here first because I couldn't find any similar problems regarding both charging and sound
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A 6.1 Radio please do some research before starting a new topic, the Sticky @ the top of forum holds valuable information aswell as the WIKI.
Another good place to look is people sigs who are using 6.5 in the threadz or on the Kaiser board.
Also regards charging there has been threadz where it's just been the usb port is damnaged and pulling one of teh connection terminals has fixed it.
Good luck

yeah, thanks you wore right... I flashed a new radio 1.65.20.29 and the sound works now. A strange thing is that if I put my headsets into the USB port they are working so do I still have a chance of just mismatching between the rom and the radio ?
PS: can you move my post in a section that is not in the first page so that I can still post?
10x

Try to flash the shipped ROM for your carrier and see if the problem persists.

I can't do that. I don't even remember what rom was that because it was a Portuguese version and I didn't understand the menues so I flashed it 2h after I bought it 1 year ago.
Now I am at 10% with the battery and I can't flash anymore any other kind of rom.... but I was thinking to go to a phone shop and charge my battery just until I flash it again.
now I have 2 questions:
- does the ROM has anything to do with charging the battery (because I thought that the radio does that )
- how can I charge my battery any other way ? If i put a 5V transformator on the + and - of the battery will it charge? can I damage the battery this way ?

ockty3 said:
I can't do that. I don't even remember what rom was that because it was a Portuguese version and I didn't understand the menues so I flashed it 2h after I bought it 1 year ago.
Now I am at 10% with the battery and I can't flash anymore any other kind of rom.... but I was thinking to go to a phone shop and charge my battery just until I flash it again.
now I have 2 questions:
- does the ROM has anything to do with charging the battery (because I thought that the radio does that )
- how can I charge my battery any other way ? If i put a 5V transformator on the + and - of the battery will it charge? can I damage the battery this way ?
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- answer to first question most likely not. Some roms do drain battery life quicker than others but charging is not specific to a rom.
- i haven't tried this. there is a pretty good chance you will as i don't think your phone battery has clearly labled + and - current sources. You might want to hit mike chanon up on this. "mikechanon" one word.

My feeling is that there is now damage to the usb port after pushing the stylus into it.
You say above that would not affect the sound - BUT the sound is output through the usb port and bent or crossed pins in the socket can cut off sound as well as stopping charging. This can mean that sound may still work using the headphones.
Get a magnifying glass and a strong light and examine the port. Bent pins can sometimes be straightened using a needle. Hopefully the port has not got cracked solder joints to the motherboard.
Because you have both charging and sound problems (and PC won't see mobile), I think there is a stong possibility this is a hardware not a software problem. (even if it started as a software issue)
Mike
EDIT - there is also a plastic part that can break off on some usb ports - from memory, I can check later, the Kaiser has one of these.

the reason why your usb port got damaged is probably because you stuck the stylus in it (like everyone is saying including yourself).
the reason why you accidently stuck the stylus in there is because you were constantly soft resetting your device.
the reason why you were constantly resetting your device was because you were trying different things to get the sound to work...including trying a radio which is meant for winmo6.0
the reason why you were trying a radio meant for winmo6.0 is because you didn't read the FAQ on the first page of the pda corner ultimate thread.
the reason why you are looking for a link to the suggested radio(s) is once again lack of reading the FAQ. the FAQ on the first page of that thread has links to the correct radio.
its a sad chain of events but the root cause is that you simply did not read the FAQ on the first page which clearly states which radio is recommended and has the link right there!
i hope you as well as other people new to flashing ROMs can learn from this experience and just try to start reading what is clearly written.
i hope you are able to repair the damage of the usb port. good luck!

mikechannon said:
Because you have both charging and sound problems (and PC won't see mobile), I think there is a stong possibility this is a hardware not a software problem. (even if it started as a software issue)
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The the sound problem is now resolved by changing the radio - the sound works now.
I will try tomorrow to see if I can do something with an magnifying glass.
10x, I will post after I'll try to repair it.

so I took a magnifier glass and you wore right one of the pins was stuck into the plastic part. I took it out and I think now it's ok.
10x mikechannon

How to prevent our beloved Uni from No GSM

Sorry, Double Post . . .

Never mind, please delete....

you´re wrong
This problem is from hardware or software. All you said is a lie, No GSM is an attempted issue from an expose the UNI to a HIGH frecuency electromagnetic radiation, like an electric motor, high tension wires, electomagnets etc. The high frecuency fries the GSM transeivers of UNI. in same way the uni has 2 CPU´s one of them works for pocket pc device and another one for GSM tunner and transmiter, as all CPU´s this have a NVRAM memory that requires a boot program if this memory gone damage or the NVprogram corrupted result in "No GSM".
The UNI had a several electronic design problems one of them is the low duration to expose to a hard usage, at the end reflash again and again and again the UNI gone damage the CPU´s, if your UNI gone to "No GSM" due to a hard punish to your UNI, you install or reflash some that corrupted the NVRAM from the CPU phone or you get a defective UNI.

antonny said:
Hi guys, at last my uni get no gsm (when I pull out the battery.. (duh!)... If U're succedd with my step, please don't pull out the batterry)...
Any way, I bring it to repair centre.
After My uni fixed, the repair centre said that every pda must turn off radio every day, cause as far we know, our device can't be turn off (unless we pull out&put it back without press power button). So our radio can get rest... (hmmm now I know why my uni get no gsm.. cause it never turn off and always on for years! Can U imagine that... Always searching for signal 24 hour 7 days for years...No wonder my uni radio get broke...)
Anyway, from now, everynite I turn off my uni radio and turn it back on in the morning... Also, now I use ROM Tomal/Ranju 7.7 (cause this ROM can still boot quick&correctly with no gsm...(just prepare if the problem occure again..)
Thanks.. Hope this can help...
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This has to be the strangest thing I ever heard.
Speaking of ROMs you can use - Tomal's 8.2 (and quite a few others) boots fine without GSM and I find it much more functional than 7.7. Just a tip.

Thx
Thx, Orb 3000, AIN1, Enigma1nz.

No prob mate
Happy new year!

Battery life problem

Good evening everyone,
I gladdly use my HTC polaris for 2years with at least 4 days of life ( with HSDPA, WIFI , only GSM) and running WM6.5 since the begginning.
Few weeks ago, I was using the GPS on car when the phone started to reboot few times.
I feel he was very very hot, and it continue to reboot ( usb car plug in )and get hot. ( I had to use the GPS to drive to my destination !)
After this experience, the phone barely has a 1 day of battery life after a full charge.
I naturly thought that the battery overheat and my usb car plug has a problem..
I bought a new battery on 10000volts.com web site ( seems to be an 1350mAh )
=> Same battery life after a full charge.
I've tried to desactivate hardware not used but everything was already desactivate.
I also make an Hard reboot and with both genuine and new battery, I had the same problem.
The phone don't seems to become hot anymore.
Is there any clever guy who can give me any information, tests to know what is the problem ?
Thank a lot.

Hi!
Try installing a new RADIO!

I am using the 1.59.44.02 since I switch to WM6.5 and everything look good to me ?
With Radio version you suggest me to install ?
Thank a lot.
Nicolas

I am now on 1.64.08.21 RADIO
( I was forced to use the direct nbh copy to SD card method...)
I keep you informed of the battery performance.

niko83dk said:
I am using the 1.59.44.02 since I switch to WM6.5 and everything look good to me ?
With Radio version you suggest me to install ?
Thank a lot.
Nicolas
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Always in all my gadgets use the latest, however I dont have a polaris for suggest for the better, but the tip above looks good!

The result
=> 25% drop in 3 hours.
( Gess it is the same problem )
and sound problem during call, no one hear me , no camera, i switch to the old radio