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17-08-2008, 10:12 AM
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Group: Regulars
Location: Melbourne Status:Awesome!
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Originally Posted by rob05
Sleeping overnight should use a great deal of power.
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You probably meant "shouldn't use a great deal of power". 
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17-08-2008, 11:32 AM
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Regular
Group: Regulars
Location: Melbourne
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Saw this somewhere else and I've proved it correct.
Quite a bit can be gained by continuing to charge after the battery shows 100%.
Seems that represents only 80% and the remaining 20% takes up to an additional 4 hours.
Just leave mine on charge overnight and the additional battery life is quite noticeable.
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17-08-2008, 12:44 PM
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Ultimate Consumer
Group: Regulars
Location: Canberra ACT
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Originally Posted by iPhonetosh
Getting the Most out of Your Battery Lifespan
Don't let it die
I thought this was a good thing to do, but I was wrong. Lithium-ion batteries (in the iPhone) do not like to be drained to 0%. I did this twice and both times I was stuck on the battery charging screen for 8+ hours. It said it was charging, but wasn't. Think of it like a car engine. If it is really cold and stalls, it may take some effort to start up. Same with a battery. If it is drained, it may take a while to start charging, if it even does.
Cheers,
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I'm confused?
The Apple site has this:
Apple - Batteries - iPhone
Use iPhone Regularly
For proper maintenance of a lithium-based battery, its important to keep the electrons in it moving occasionally. Be sure to go through at least one charge cycle per month (charging the battery to 100% and then completely running it down).
So should I let my iPhone battery run right down or not?
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17-08-2008, 12:47 PM
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Worst. App. Ever
Group: Regulars
Location: Greystanes
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DJY
I'm confused?
The Apple site has this:
Apple - Batteries - iPhone
Use iPhone Regularly
For proper maintenance of a lithium-based battery, its important to keep the electrons in it moving occasionally. Be sure to go through at least one charge cycle per month (charging the battery to 100% and then completely running it down).
So should I let my iPhone battery run right down or not? |
Hi DJY,
I read what Apple have said, but I have had my own experiences aswell as my friends and others. It won't hurt to let it go below 10%, but I've had lots of problems with mine once it hits 0. Either I'm right or my battery is stuffed  .
tom
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Last edited by tomricci; 17-08-2008 at 12:52 PM.
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17-08-2008, 12:54 PM
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It's a cruel, cruel summer
Group: Regulars
Location: NSW
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I would not let it cut out/drain completely.
5% or whatever the last warning level is, will be the last warning for me. I always recharge when it is in the red.
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17-08-2008, 01:05 PM
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Member
Group: Member
Location: Sydney
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gtext
Saw this somewhere else and I've proved it correct.
Quite a bit can be gained by continuing to charge after the battery shows 100%.
Seems that represents only 80% and the remaining 20% takes up to an additional 4 hours.
Just leave mine on charge overnight and the additional battery life is quite noticeable.
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If you can link me to a valuable source for proof, I will be happy to add it.
iPT
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17-08-2008, 02:01 PM
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Regular
Group: Regulars
Location: Melbourne
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Quote:
Originally Posted by iPhonetosh
If you can link me to a valuable source for proof, I will be happy to add it.
iPT
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Can't recall where I read it so I can't help there. But here is a link to Apple site regarding batteries.
Apple - Batteries
Just found the longer charge worked for me. The battery meter takes longer to start dropping.
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17-08-2008, 02:27 PM
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Member
Group: Member
Location: melbourne
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so we shouldnt run out the battery power then?!?
and just charge it when its like 5%
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17-08-2008, 02:43 PM
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Member
Group: Member
Location: Australia
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Lithium ion batteries don't like to be completely discharged. If they drop below their minimum voltage they become damaged. ( I'm a modeller and have read all about LI-Ion and Li-Poly)
They are best topped up whenever you can. I think what Apple means is to discharge till red then recharge about once a month.
You should not run the battery down till it switches the phone off!
I hope this helps.
Dom
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17-08-2008, 02:49 PM
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Regular
Group: Regulars
Location: Melbourne
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DomDom
Lithium ion batteries don't like to be completely discharged. If they drop below their minimum voltage they become damaged. ( I'm a modeller and have read all about LI-Ion and Li-Poly)
They are best topped up whenever you can. I think what Apple means is to discharge till red then recharge about once a month.
You should not run the battery down till it switches the phone off!
I hope this helps.
Dom
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Oh well. I've done this once. I hope I haven't ruined my battery. As far as I know, the battery status is proportionate to the 3G usage. But thanks for the advice!  |
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17-08-2008, 03:12 PM
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Duplicate account.
Group: Banned Users
Location: Greystanes
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I think I ruined my battery a bit. Twice, I let it drop, thinking it was a wise decision. Nope. I was stuck on the black battery screen for 7 long hours. Don't do it kids.
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17-08-2008, 03:17 PM
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Regular
Group: Regulars
Location: Streaky Bay, South Australia
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Letting it sleep overnight (or really, at all) is probably a better idea than to constantly turn it off / on. I find my iPod Touch uses enough power just turning itself on.
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17-08-2008, 06:37 PM
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Regular
Group: Regulars
Location: Darwin
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Quote:
Originally Posted by iPhonetosh
Also, using iPhone in hot environments (30+ degrees) can drain the battery faster than in cooler areas.
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damn im screwed then...... its gonna hate the wet season...... 35 degrees and 90% humidity.....
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17-08-2008, 09:52 PM
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Regular
Group: Regulars
Location: Brisbane
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so even leaving the phone on sleep mode with wifi on (and connected to a hotspot) drains the battery more than if I had wifi off??
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17-08-2008, 09:53 PM
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It's a cruel, cruel summer
Group: Regulars
Location: NSW
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Yes you would think so.
Disable (turn off) WiFi if you plan on sleeping.
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