How often do you charge your phone? - Page 2

idiosyncratic · 10-02-2015, 12:36

I can get up to 4 days from my Moto G First Edition based on the signal I get at home - it is currently showing 2 days since last charge with 61% battery remaining.
I generally charge it when prompted, which is when it has around 20% to 30% battery capacity left.

joglynne · 10-02-2015, 12:50

I need to charge my dual sim moto g(2014) every other day unless I am in hospital where the Three signal is pants and my phone drains in less than a day. I am hoping a second O2 sim will sort that out.

I understand that lollipop should improve the day to day battery life on my phone so am looking forward to it arriving.

SnoopZ · 10-02-2015, 15:00

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Originally Posted by Stop It

How the hell do you manage that?

Just about to stick a Lollipop build on mine but it generally gets to the end of the day before needing to be charged on medium-ish use on Stock 4.4.

Just looked at the phone and it has 1/3 battery left and i last charged it early Sunday evening i think and i never turn it off.

I don't really text and call on it but i browse the internet on it for maybe 75mins a day on wifi while at work and also have the alarm blasting for a few seconds in the morning while on early shift.

On my S3 i had to charge it every evening or i wouldn't get through the next day without the battery nearly flat.

Stop It · 10-02-2015, 15:22

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Originally Posted by SnoopZ

Just looked at the phone and it has 1/3 battery left and i last charged it early Sunday evening i think and i never turn it off.

I don't really text and call on it but i browse the internet on it for maybe 75mins a day on wifi while at work and also have the alarm blasting for a few seconds in the morning while on early shift.

On my S3 i had to charge it every evening or i wouldn't get through the next day without the battery nearly flat.

Ok, thanks for that.

I use the phone quite a bit for texts and calls, as well as general internet use, so the battery probably takes a bigger hit with me I suppose.

Do you know if you're on Lollipop or KitKat though? I think the latest (20h) build of Lollipop is better for the G3 battery wise but need to test it really.

SnoopZ · 10-02-2015, 15:36

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Originally Posted by Stop It

Ok, thanks for that.

I use the phone quite a bit for texts and calls, as well as general internet use, so the battery probably takes a bigger hit with me I suppose.

Do you know if you're on Lollipop or KitKat though? I think the latest (20h) build of Lollipop is better for the G3 battery wise but need to test it really.

Lollipop here i never really noticed any battery life changes on my LG G3 or Nexus 10.

I got another update from LG last week, V20h-Eur-xx, visually it now gives me the same home screen icons as my Nexus 10 and i think it scrolls smoother too.

Osem · 11-02-2015, 10:02

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Originally Posted by Taf

About every 3 or 4 months. I don't use it that often.

Hmmm... the £10 top-up I put on it about 2 years ago is down to £6.47.....

Blimey, thought I didn't spend much...

I spend £5 a month on data but hardly anything else like you. My 5" Samsung clone gets charged maybe 4 times a week.

heero_yuy · 11-02-2015, 11:04

I only charge it when the battery indicator shows a single bar or it starts bleeping unless I think I might need it for extended use in which case I top it right up.

Used for emergency or taking odd calls or texts. Lasts about 10 days normally mostly on idle. I'm not glued to the thing like some.

Osem · 11-02-2015, 11:24

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Originally Posted by heero_yuy

I only charge it when the battery indicator shows a single bar or it starts bleeping unless I think I might need it for extended use in which case I top it right up.

Used for emergency or taking odd calls or texts. Lasts about 10 days normally mostly on idle. I'm not glued to the thing like some.

Yep it is quite bizarre how many people now let their lives revolve around their damned phones. They can't seem to help texting, taking calls or whatever when they should be doing/concentrating on other things - whether that's work, study or simply interacting with the people they're actually with at the time.

Uncle Peter · 11-02-2015, 12:21

HTC One M7

Every 2 days but it doesn't get used heavily, just the odd whatsapp message or checking something on Google.

adzii_nufc · 11-02-2015, 16:45

HTC One M8. Heavy use so everyday charge.
HTC One Mini 2 work use so every few days.
Galaxy S3 Cyanogen 4.4 w/ Anker battery. Every few hours. Test device.

qasdfdsaq · 11-02-2015, 17:35

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Originally Posted by Halcyon

I've been told it is worth always keeping the battery above 40% so when mines heading past the 50% mark I stick it on charge.
Every few months its aparently good to drain completely but I tend to keep mine topped up most of the time.

Neither is strictly true.

Keeping it above 40% is only relevant for long-term storage when the battery is disconnected and not in use.

Draining it completely is only relevant for older batteries which are either worn or have low quality/outdated programming.

AbyssUnderground · 12-02-2015, 12:05

My HTC One M8 can go 1-3 days without charging depending on use. I usually charge it daily though even if it's still got plenty left. I discharge it below 10% once every month or two to recalibrate the battery meter.

nashville · 12-02-2015, 16:13

Usually every two or three days.

idiosyncratic · 12-02-2015, 16:55

Finally put my Moto G (first edition - android 4.4.4) on charge after 4 days & 6 hours, connect charger prompt was showing & it had 18% charge remaining.

DocDutch · 13-02-2015, 15:34

my s4 needs charging at least once a day depending on usage.