To maximize battery life (I mean not how long it will last between charges but to maximize the long term lifetime of the battery - over the course of years...) you should never let the % get too low, but keep it topped off as much as possible, correct?
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Very true...
People keep showing off screen on times by draining their batteries to 5% or below, which in turn is hurting their overall battery health..It's advised to keep charging the phone frequently whenever the opportunity presents to charge and to keep the battery levels in between 30% to 80% most of the time... Especially since it's a non removable battery here on Note 5.
Came across many articles on Web regarding this subject.
Here is one : http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/gadgets/a15731/best-way-to-keep-li-ion-batteries-charged/
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anilpalepu said:
Very true...
People keep showing off screen on times by draining their batteries to 5% or below, which in turn is hurting their overall battery health..It's advised to keep charging the phone frequently whenever the opportunity presents to charge and to keep the battery levels in between 30% to 80% most of the time... Especially since it's a non removable battery here on Note 5.
Came across many articles on Web regarding this subject.
Here is one : http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/gadgets/a15731/best-way-to-keep-li-ion-batteries-charged/
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I would say just above 30% rather than between 30% and 80%, which makes more sense, no?
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KruseLudsMobile said:
I would say just above 30% rather than between 30% and 80%, which makes more sense, no?
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Here is another helpful article on lifehacker.com from today regarding batteries :
http://lifehacker.com/smartphone-ba...urce=lifehacker_twitter&utm_medium=socialflow
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Hey guys I just upgraded to the extended battery and was wondering the best way to properly break in and how long to charge for the first time, any help would be appreciated thanks
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The best way I've seen, in my experience, to "train" a battery is to use it until it dies and then leave it charging overnight.
Yeah I would just let the battery do a couple charge and discharges
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The best way I've seen, in my experience, to "train" a battery is to use it until it dies and then leave it charging overnight.
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No need to do that with lithium batteries, they have no memory. This practice is from the old days of nickel cadmium batteries.
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No need to do that with lithium batteries, they have no memory. This practice is from the old days of nickel cadmium batteries.
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That may be true of the battery but is not for the phone.
Li battery's don't have a liner discharge and each battery has a different personalty lot to lot.
The phone learns the curve of the battery through discharge, so letting it discharge completely once or twice helps the phone more accurately display how much battery is left.
Oh okay guys, thanks fyi this battery is a huge improvement, I def recommend it, I actually used my phone quite a bit and from all day use only used 27 percent of battery and had data on, normally with barely any use id lose around 60 percent if not more with data off.. def like my thunderbolt again
edit: I'm on 3g only so I don't know how battery life would improve on 4g..
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just to warn you.. i dont know what rom you are using, but keep an eye on the battery gauge while you are actually using the phone and make sure it's not 'sticking'.. i was running froyo bamfs on my extended and my percentage wouldn't properly update and i would have to restart it to update it or it would jsut randomly show up after a while... anywho i ended up going to GB and back to the stock battery, i hate how f***ing big that stupid thing is... its like holding a house phone.
You should probably clear battery stats and run a battery calibration app so it doesn't stick
Drive it like ya stole it!
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Yeah I always calibrate with every new rom install, but went ahead and did it on the new battery once I was at 100, the battery isn't so bad once you get used to it, the case can have a big difference on the feel of extended battery.
Mostly I love the fact I can use the phone to the fullest and not have to sacrifice anything and still have 70 percent at the end of the night
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Hey guys i have a confusion in my mind that if i regularly charge my battery when it comes to 30-50% will it decrease the battery life or will it increase the battery life or is it better to charge it when its below 15% i read many forums some say its goods some say its bad.....
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Doesn't matter, charge it when you want
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Lithium batteries like to be "topped up" so its actually better to keep them closer to full charge (doesn't need 100% all the time).
So yeah, charge away and stop worrying about petty things in life
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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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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 =)
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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.
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700 cycles = 2+ years = ridiculous
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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.
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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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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.
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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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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.
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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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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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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.
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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.
Maybe not VERY fast, but definitely a lot quicker than say 70%-60%, or 50%-40%, etc... anyone else notice that and happen to know why?
Yeah, same here and have no idea why.
I hope that's the case. .. I got the hyperion 6500 battery. Today's first full charge. 100 to 90 in less than 20 minutes
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Majin101 said:
I hope that's the case. .. I got the hyperion 6500 battery. Today's first full charge. 100 to 90 in less than 20 minutes
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Well damn, not THAT fast lol..
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Maybe not VERY fast, but definitely a lot quicker than say 70%-60%, or 50%-40%, etc... anyone else notice that and happen to know why?
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I wouldn't worry about that so much as total battery life.
Lithium Ion batteries are constantly degrading, and they have those smart circuits that may need a full discharge/full charge cycle to reset the low and high markers. That could be the cause of your observations (the high marker on your battery is no longer where it used to be, therefore the first 10% reading might be off).... but I doubt it because the phones are so new.
Yeah I'm going to do a full drain. Other than that, I love my s5 I always gotta get the extended battery
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My theory, Samsung fakes the battery percentage and adds the extra juice to the last 10% so they can make the claim for "24 hours on ultra power saving mode with just 10% battery remaining."
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My theory, Samsung fakes the battery percentage and adds the extra juice to the last 10% so they can make the claim for "24 hours on ultra power saving mode with just 10% battery remaining."
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That's just dumb lol sorry.... I noticed the same on my S4 which doesn't have the UPS mode.
Simple question guys.
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In short yes
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In short yes
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Thanks for your quick answer. I'm currently using a iPhone 6 plus, thinking of a change.
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I'm a pretty light user and can get 36+ hours (more realistically closer to 48+) on a charge, so I get the best of both worlds
I am using the phone a fair bit can usually get more than 12 hours use
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I am using the phone a fair bit can usually get more than 12 hours use
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I'm guessing thats total time & not screen on time!?.
I would say I'm a heavy user, so wish me luck guys![emoji23][emoji85]
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Yep about 3 to 4 on screen on time
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Impact on Battery Life with Quickcharge
I have not experienced any Battery Problems jet and i'm charging it every night and my Battery is fine.
quick charger is in the box still. I use what was a Blackberry tablet charger 1.8A with fixed 6ft MicroUSB cable attached. I charge every night and after the first couple days where I was using it constantly I've made it every day without having to charge up. 15-16 hours with more to go before hitting the sack. I always charge when sleeping.
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Thanks for your quick answer. I'm currently using a iPhone 6 plus, thinking of a change.
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I know a lot of people are getting below average battery life but in my case I'm very impressed with the battery life. I had my first S6 which was decent in battery life for a month, then I switched to the LG G4 for a couple of weeks and now I'm back on the S6. Battery life has really impressed me granted I'm rooted and running a custom rom.
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Running rooted stock on ATT, Google Now and location history off, location set to GPS only, I typically get 16-18 hours off charger with 3.5-4 hours screen on. Mostly Facebook/browsing/forums/g+. No gaming.
just as 1st reply...
yes
I'm getting a minimum of 5 Hours screen on time over 48 hour period and around 5.5 to 6 over 24 hours. Quickcharge just means I won't be caught short if i'm using GPS a lot.
I am still testing differences between regular Samsung charger and the quick one ... And for now I think if you charge your phone over night with the regular Samsung charger it gets a bit better ... But I still need more time to come to dome conclusive answers ...
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For me it seems to as I don't think there's any problem with the battery on my S6. I always have portable battery packs with me, but I LOVE the rapid charger, it's one of my favourite features. I love getting up seeing my phone at like 15% because I forgot to charge it and thinking crap have to go to work in 20 mins, and being able to plug it in and have it be at like 50% in such a short time period. I find it good enough that it's the only charger I use and make sure I don't lose it!