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[POLL] HTC One Series extended batteries: Yes or No

There is a Poll concerning HTC One Series extended batteries issue: YES or NO
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Would be interesting to discuss this issue, please take a poll

i think battery life is awesome on this phone, Ive never had such good battery life with any other smartphone..
I dont think it needs extended battery.
I think HTC actually tried to eliminate battery drain before making a non removable battery.

I second that, getting great battery usage.
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Me too get very good battery time.
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I made it from 7:30Am to 10:32PM without hitting 10% reserve. The battery life is fine. Just wish people in the amaze form would realize that.

TramainM said:
I made it from 7:30Am to 10:32PM without hitting 10% reserve. The battery life is fine. Just wish people in the amaze form would realize that.
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what connection were you using? wifi or mobile?

Battery life is just great. Nearly no drain in idle.
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nightang3l said:
what connection were you using? wifi or mobile?
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Mobile all the way

There will always be people who want an extended battery, but its really not needed unless you are using your phone to make 50 pho.e calls in a day or you play 3 hours of games. most people will be more than happy with the battery life provided by the One S.

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no need for a Extended Battery here, where would the battery go if there was one

If you are in bad cell coverage (which eats more juice) or are a heavy user, pray god invest a few bucks into a Gumpack external battery. That thing is half the size if a pack of cigs and stores enough juice for 2-3 full recharges on the go. Its one little more gadget to toss into your daypack and remember to keep charged but its well worth the bother. Certainly easier than speculating about a bigger battery while batt life is fine for most users.
And I am not bashing, if you have a 1.5h commute to work and spend it playing GTA3 i can see where the juice goes. So a gumpack battery would be your best approach, with the current 28nm Krait architecture there is not a lot to gain batterywise really. Plus, the AMOLED sucks less juice on dark images, something to keep in mind when picking a background image I think.
http://www.amazon.com/Just-Mobile-4...QTOC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1335148368&sr=8-1
(There are also cheaper competitors offering similar devices if you shop around...)

azzledazzle said:
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How much time passed before you charged it there? About a whole day, right?

i got almost 2 days from it... that was with light use.. with moderate to heavy use i can reach around 24 hours..
but i always stick my phone on charge via usb when im on xda so i never run to 0%

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[Q]-Upgrading from N4:LG G2-N5?

Im upgrading from a nexus 4,and i dont know wich one to choose nexus 5 or LG G2???
My biggest problems with the N4 was the battery and then the speaker,but i just love the pure stock android so my questions is:
-Buy the Lg G2 and then flash Cyanogen or another AOSP,and no worries with battery but it will be not smooth as the nexus 5.
-Buy the nexus 5 and enjoy the smoothness and the vanilla android,and prey to the battery perform better then the nexus 4.
I hate have a smartphone that i need to be worry every time with the battery=google now off,gps off etc...
Please help me guys

G2 should work great but the N5 for me is much longer battery life. If anything just buy the N5 and test it then do the G2 if you aren't satisfied.

shotta35 said:
G2 should work great but the N5 for me is much longer battery life. If anything just buy the N5 and test it then do the G2 if you aren't satisfied.
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the N5 has more battery life then the G2 for you???
Thanks

Having had the N5 for a few weeks, I can say the battery life is better than the N4. It started off a bit shaky, but after a few days it has really settled in nicely and I'm now getting through full days without issue. Switching from dalvik to ART seems to have had quite a big effect - though if you can do that will rely on the apps you use working nicely with it (i.e; WhatsApp)

dijonemon said:
Having had the N5 for a few weeks, I can say the battery life is better than the N4. It started off a bit shaky, but after a few days it has really settled in nicely and I'm now getting through full days without issue. Switching from dalvik to ART seems to have had quite a big effect - though if you can do that will rely on the apps you use working nicely with it (i.e; WhatsApp)
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How much SOT are you getting?

Don't bother
Sent from **Nexus 5 sucks**

dicecuber said:
Don't bother
Sent from **Nexus 5 sucks**
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zevim2005 said:
the N5 has more battery life then the G2 for you???
Thanks
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I meant regarding the Nexus 4. Sorry if that was unclear.

The biggest reason to buy a nexus you already know fast updates and development. The g2 will give you a bigger battery, screen and a better camera but without the unlocked bootloader. I love my nexus 5 unplug when the little one is up around midnight my battery is about 40% when I plug it in around ten pm with about 20+ hours and sot of 2.5-3hrs.
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zevim2005 said:
How much SOT are you getting?
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I usually get about 2 1/2 hrs, and put it back on the charger with around 35% left. Bear in mind that is mostly interacting with the screen. Have had 5hrs+ with just watching videos but not using the touchscreen much. I don't use mobile data often as I'm on wifi all day & never use LTE. I live in a poor signal area.
As with anything your margin may vary, depending on how you use the phone. By contrast I got rarely more than 2 hours with the N4.
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[Q] Nexus 5 battery life

im new to this website and im sort of a noob in modding, but i heard people on xda are pros and can give me an inside opinion. i wanna buy a new phone and its either the lg g2 or nexus 5 for me. im a moderate user still in high school so you could say my phone is off for a good amount of time. i was set for the LG G2 but then after some good research i heard about all the problems with the touchscreen sensitivity becoming whacky and all multiple reports of terrible lag and stutter, i come from samsung and i despise lag the suffering i had with their devices was enough. now the main selling point for the g2 is the battery life, which i also heard can be inconsistent. my question goes out to nexus 5 users, as i need someone with personal experience. i use my phone when i come back from school around 4pm for 1-2 hours then its off until about 11 where i use it for maybe a max of 2.5 mainly facebook, whatsapp, bbm and sort of a lot of youtube. will the battery do me good? and how long will it last? I really need some help. PS. they're almost the same price where i am so i dont want comparisons of "its good enough for 350" i need honest(with screenshots if available) performance opinions. i could really use some help guys please

You're good to go.

Check the battery results thread for specifics but 3 hours SoT is about the minimum you can expect without touching anything.
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15 hrs. off the charger and 3 hrs. screenontime for me, stock/not rooted.

I'm rooted rommed and I usually get throughout the whole day easy with a lot of instagram group me and heavy texting . I'm a college student and I text a lot I get through the day
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i wont have any mods on my phone cause i really dont want to take a risk of ruining my phone, so you think a nexus 5 would do well (1-1.5 days maybe) battery wise? or should i go with the G2?

b98anadani said:
... 1-1.5 days maybe?...
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Why?

If you are a heavy user then I would recommend getting the G2 instead, the battery life gap is just day and night in terms of difference. As for the stutters even N5 is not immune to that. For the touch screen issues, I have several friends who have the G2 and NONE of them have the issue/

I'm sorry, but does no one own a charger? It will last you the whole day. That's all that is needed. Put it back on the charger when you go to bed, Take it off the charger when you wake up.
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EarlZ said:
If you are a heavy user then I would recommend getting the G2 instead, the battery life gap is just day and night in terms of difference. As for the stutters even N5 is not immune to that. For the touch screen issues, I have several friends who have the G2 and NONE of them have the issue/
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how do different you think it is? like you have the n5 how much juice you get out of it and are you satisfied? as for the stutter, i heard a lot of stories about deteriorating performance and the ram being taken up more than 1.3/2 out of the 2 gigs available. i really cant stand lag which is my im tempted by the n5. im not really a heavy user maybe moderate-heavy, but i do go out on a lot of days and i have a trip this summer, so i need something that wouldnt fail me midday

Kreateablaze said:
I'm sorry, but does no one own a charger? It will last you the whole day. That's all that is needed. Put it back on the charger when you go to bed, Take it off the charger when you wake up.
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Thank you!!
"I can keep it on for 2 days straight oh wowee!". I don't get why people want it to last forever, simply charge it overnight. Yes, the nexus will probably last a full day depending on how you use it, but even if you can't, whack it on a charger for 30 mins and you're good to go till you can fully charge it before bed. The charging speed is amazing on this thing, so if you're at 5% before the day ends, top it up, and in 10 mins and you'll have 20% ready for the rest of the day.
Battery lasts all day = Good, usable battery.
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I have both G2(stock ROM) and N5, I must say that G2 as an amazing battery but N5 got incredible charging speed!

Ltdrev said:
I have both G2(stock ROM) and N5, I must say that G2 as an amazing battery but N5 got incredible charging speed!
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After all it has a huge 3000 mAh battery!

b98anadani said:
how do different you think it is? like you have the n5 how much juice you get out of it and are you satisfied? as for the stutter, i heard a lot of stories about deteriorating performance and the ram being taken up more than 1.3/2 out of the 2 gigs available. i really cant stand lag which is my im tempted by the n5. im not really a heavy user maybe moderate-heavy, but i do go out on a lot of days and i have a trip this summer, so i need something that wouldnt fail me midday
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Depends on the day but for heavy use its not as good as the G2, both devices have their own set of stuttering events. I dont even know why the N5 has a lot of home screen redraw when there is over 600mb of free RAM.

It can't compete with the G2's huge battery but compared to phones with similar sized batteries it is extremely efficient.
http://anandtech.com/show/7517/google-nexus-5-review/3
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thanks a lot forum members, you have been very helpful. i went ahead and got the Nexus 5

b98anadani said:
thanks a lot forum members, you have been very helpful. i went ahead and got the Nexus 5
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Welcome to the club.

vin4yak said:
After all it has a huge 3000 mAh battery!
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It is much more than the 3000mah battery...it also has G ram for the screen which decreases the screen power consumption by almost 30% according to lg even after features such as knock on and also the kernel of G2 must have been optimized to maximise its battery life
That is why it is leads ahead off phones which have same mah battery.

I just moved from a G2 to N5.
When I got my G2 it would last almost 2 days, after a few months it would barely last over 1. I Tried other ROMs modded stock ROMs and just couldn't get the battery back up to where it was. The other day it fell down a flight of stairs and I had to replace it anyway so I got the N5, which so far I like the battery on. I don't expect it to be as good as the G2 originally was, but so far its doing great for me.

varuntis1993 said:
It is much more than the 3000mah battery...it also has G ram for the screen which decreases the screen power consumption by almost 30% according to lg even after features such as knock on and also the kernel of G2 must have been optimized to maximise its battery life
That is why it is leads ahead off phones which have same mah battery.
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Think I heard N5 has the same "G Ram" they just don't advertise it. It also has the same 20% more efficient LTE operation as the G2 and is more efficient than other 2300 and even 2600 mAh phones.
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[Q] What is the difference between classic Li-Ion battery and Li-Po batteries?

I've seen a lot of threads on other forums on this topic and actually didn't find the right answer to the question. It seems more of an philosophical question because some people say something and others something completely opposite. So if anybody who knows a bit more on the topic would like to describe and discuss this for a bit, I'd be really happy! =)
So: What is the difference in different aspects of normal Li-Ion batteries compared to Li-Ion Polymer batteries (like ones in our Nexus 5 devices)?

MaCroX95 said:
I've seen a lot of threads on other forums on this topic and actually didn't find the right answer to the question. It seems more of an philosophical question because some people say something and others something completely opposite. So if anybody who knows a bit more on the topic would like to describe and discuss this for a bit, I'd be really happy! =)
So: What is the difference in different aspects of normal Li-Ion batteries compared to Li-Ion Polymer batteries (like ones in our Nexus 5 devices)?
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LiPo batteries are used because they can get a higher energy density in a smaller form factor, and the batteries can be "shaped" to any configuration.
The only real disadvantage is that the LiPo batteries don't typically have as good a recharge cycle life as LiIon, but that depends on so many factors that it's hard to pin down.

raptir said:
LiPo batteries are used because they can get a higher energy density in a smaller form factor, and the batteries can be "shaped" to any configuration.
The only real disadvantage is that the LiPo batteries don't typically have as good a recharge cycle life as LiIon, but that depends on so many factors that it's hard to pin down.
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Thank you very much for your answers! It really helped me. So therefore I might have to change battery sooner on my nexus 5 than if it was normal Li-Ion battery? Is it possible to do it after 1 year before battery warranty goes off?

It's still going to outlive the device , unless you're keeping it for ridiculous amount of years
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rootSU said:
It's still going to outlive the device , unless you're keeping it for ridiculous amount of years
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Eh, LiPo batteries typically hit 70% capacity after about 700 charge cycles. It will still be usable, but if you compare day 1 battery life to day 800 battery life, you'll see a decrease.

rootSU said:
It's still going to outlive the device , unless you're keeping it for ridiculous amount of years
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raptir said:
Eh, LiPo batteries typically hit 70% capacity after about 700 charge cycles. It will still be usable, but if you compare day 1 battery life to day 800 battery life, you'll see a decrease.
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Hmm thank you all for your answers. Yes it's logical that battery will loose its capacity over time but it will probably do it for about 2 years. If it went really worse I could probably just take it to my provider and let them replace it. I guess it cannot be that big of a problem after all =)

raptir said:
Eh, LiPo batteries typically hit 70% capacity after about 700 charge cycles. It will still be usable, but if you compare day 1 battery life to day 800 battery life, you'll see a decrease.
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700 cycles = 2+ years = ridiculous
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raptir said:
LiPo batteries are used because they can get a higher energy density in a smaller form factor, and the batteries can be "shaped" to any configuration.
The only real disadvantage is that the LiPo batteries don't typically have as good a recharge cycle life as LiIon, but that depends on so many factors that it's hard to pin down.
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rootSU said:
It's still going to outlive the device , unless you're keeping it for ridiculous amount of years
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By the way guys what kind of a battery lifes do you get on your nexus 5? I get around 1 day (24 hours) with up to 4 hours of screen on time. I've been pretty pleased with battery life. Though I've seen even better results under the Nexus 5 battery results topic.

Bettery Life in Nexus 5
MaCroX95 said:
By the way guys what kind of a battery lifes do you get on your nexus 5? I get around 1 day (24 hours) with up to 4 hours of screen on time. I've been pretty pleased with battery life. Though I've seen even better results under the Nexus 5 battery results topic.
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Main problem in nexus 5 battery is its Heating and drainage problem in a short time.
I personally suggest you no problem in its Battery but use your phone as a phone not like a music system or as a gaming gadget always.
Do not use your phone while charging it.:good:

joannn said:
Main problem in nexus 5 battery is its Heating and drainage problem in a short time.
I personally suggest you no problem in its Battery but use your phone as a phone not like a music system or as a gaming gadget always.
Do not use your phone while charging it.:good:
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I am not really a hardcore user I have some apps for checking email, social networks and some news... From time to time I listen to some music or play some very light game but It is very rare I like that my phone works as I like that's why I like to be rooted and running what I want on it and optimize it differently in different moments (between performance and battery life).
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rootSU said:
700 cycles = 2+ years = ridiculous
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Don't know about you, but I'm planning to keep this phone at least two years. It can't be meant to work fine just for one year.
Send from the Matrix

rootSU said:
700 cycles = 2+ years = ridiculous
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Imagine using your phone so little you only need to charge it once per day

I'm planning on keeping my nexus 5 2-3 because I can't afford a new phone for awhile I may eventually have to replace battery well is the battery easy to replace
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spinninbsod said:
I'm planning on keeping my nexus 5 2-3 because I can't afford a new phone for awhile I may eventually have to replace battery well is the battery easy to replace
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No, it's not easy to replace.

raptir said:
Imagine using your phone so little you only need to charge it once per day
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Can't imagine needing to use it any more than my record 7+ hours in a single day
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rootSU said:
Can't imagine needing to use it any more than my record 7+ hours in a single day
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Can you perhaps tell us the way you do it ?
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MaCroX95 said:
Can you perhaps tell us the way you do it ?
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Pure luck.
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rootSU said:
Pure luck.
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Well in my case it is always different... Sometimes I get more than 4 hours of screen on time and sometimes barely 2 I guess it really depends on the mood of the battery
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Not meaning this thread, but I've seen so many heated debates on how our phones "should" be charged...and how the battery works.... But as said....if in 2 years my 6 hour screen time and 28 hours total is reduced to 5 hours screen time and 22 hours total.....that won't bother me very much.
Just enjoy the phones....forget about battery science.
Sent from my N5, N7, Moto X, G Tab 3 or S2.....

noob but related question. if i am not using it, is it ok to keep it connected to the charger so it stays topped up? or better for battery longevity to run it down to say 30% or so and recharge. i am specifically talking about nexus 5. thanks.
also as one poster advised not to have it connected to charger while it is in use.....
how about when tethering (drains 6% per hour) or downloading (drains 16% per hour), keep it connected or not.
thanks again.

[Q] Can i flash another update on my d850?

I have a lot of troubles with my battery on my d850...
Like after 15 minutes of 10%bright and wifi just reading blogs, my battery on 100% got 96 %
I have a lot of problems some one can help me? I want to flash 10H or something like that on mu phone to get better battery life
Or some tips and tricks, what if i flash again my 10d to unroot and start on 0?

You can't flash any updates from the other variants. Wait until the bootloader gets unlocked so you can flash a few roms/updates/etc. Until then, we have to wait for att to push out an ota.

What a cruel world...

My battery life has been solid on this thing.

cammykool said:
My battery life has been solid on this thing.
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Maybe i need a full restauration

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2820827
Go here, for flashing stock firmware.

Go look at the forums.... I finally get about 5hrs screen on time and 40hrs run time.... All about tweaking. If you're rooted and g3tweakbox and Greenify.
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please share the info
blaker13 said:
Go look at the forums.... I finally get about 5hrs screen on time and 40hrs run time.... All about tweaking. If you're rooted and g3tweakbox and Greenify.
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would you mind to share links to the info?, I have been looking and tweaking my phone, so far, battery life still sucks!, please halp!

Or buy a 10,000 mA backup Anker battery from amazon (25.00 USD) and when your battery runs low plus the USB to phone and press the button. I have that, and extra battery, battery life is the last thing i worry about lol

kennypow3rs said:
Or buy a 10,000 mA backup Anker battery from amazon (25.00 USD) and when your battery runs low plus the USB to phone and press the button. I have that, and extra battery, battery life is the last thing i worry about lol
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I've had that battery pack for a couple of years. It's excellent.
I am noticing a fair amount of battery drain though. I'm guessing it's the ridiculously high resolution screen.

czucker said:
I've had that battery pack for a couple of years. It's excellent.
I am noticing a fair amount of battery drain though. I'm guessing it's the ridiculously high resolution screen.
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That is 100% correct. QHD/2k screen was not needed and is the BIGGEST battery hog for this phone. Its a shame, this phone could have been the perfect device, but as strange as it sounds, the screen is just too good and came to soon.

It is a shame. I was getting significantly better battery life on my Oneplus.
Out of curiosity, what are people doing to increase battery life beyond things like lowering brightness, turning off wifi, bluetooth, etc. . . .

czucker said:
It is a shame. I was getting significantly better battery life on my Oneplus.
Out of curiosity, what are people doing to increase battery life beyond things like lowering brightness, turning off wifi, bluetooth, etc. . . .
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So was I on my one plus. Screen just kills the battery significantly to the point where I'm kinda sick of it and the lack of Roms. I just ordered a Z3 good by LG...see you guys on the flip side.

kennypow3rs said:
So was I on my one plus. Screen just kills the battery significantly to the point where I'm kinda sick of it and the lack of Roms. I just ordered a Z3 good by LG...see you guys on the flip side.
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If roms drop this weekend like you predicted, will you cancel the order?
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kennypow3rs said:
That is 100% correct. QHD/2k screen was not needed and is the BIGGEST battery hog for this phone. Its a shame, this phone could have been the perfect device, but as strange as it sounds, the screen is just too good and came to soon.
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That's where this bad boy comes in... http://www.amazon.com/Warranty-Zero...id=1414210434&sr=8-1&keywords=LG+G3+zerolemon :highfive:
Mine's on the way but I've purchased two batteries from them for a Note 2 and Note 3. Both were stellar.
Here's some discussion on the G3 battery. http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/accessories/lg-g3-zerolemon-t2887095