Problem with charging and heat - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

The other day i noticed my phone had gone from around 80% battery to almost nothing in minutes. Now when I try and charge it it gets really hot, and shows a thermometer warning icon. This happens both when charging via the outlet and usb.
I haven't had the chance to try a different battery yet, but with the little battery time I get despise the heat, I've started the phone and it seems alright. Doesn't seem to heat up as much.
The phone is rooted, and flashed with a CM9 nightly.
Any help and feedback is appreciated!

how about trying the search butten as this topic has been posted many times before..

Nyssa1104 said:
how about trying the search butten as this topic has been posted many times before..
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I have read numerous of XDA threads on heat issues and others on charging issues. I haven't seen one regarding this particular problem.

how about formating and flashing stock ROM and see what happens.... heating is not small issue if left it could damage the phone in few days. usually heating issues if not hardware are kernel/ modem / software related.

atifsh said:
how about formating and flashing stock ROM and see what happens.... heating is not small issue if left it could damage the phone in few days. usually heating issues if not hardware are kernel/ modem / software related.
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That was my first thought too, but I'm note sure how since I really can't get any battery time... I suppose would have to by an external charger, or a new battery. Maybe both.

Dont have much choice as warranty void .
Probably simple solution is to buy a new battery at least you then have a spare .
jje

JJEgan said:
Dont have much choice as warranty void .
Probably simple solution is to buy a new battery at least you then have a spare .
jje
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So you're saying I should buy a new battery to unroot and install stock firmware? So I can send it in?

new battery, battery from other phone.
but probably your phone will be alright after stock flash, otherwise yes send it

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batttery problems...

So i looked through a bunch of the threads to see if i could find my problem or a related problem, im sure its out there so please lead me in the right direction rather then being a ****.
My phone is rooted and i am running viper rom. when i plug the phone in it will discharge about 20% of the batt. before it takes a charge, I.E. if the phone is at 60% it will drop to 40% before starting to charge. i do not think it is the rom or the kernel, iv flashed a few different roms and kernels so im sure its not that. any info would be greatly appreciated.
dr_acula_sxe said:
So i looked through a bunch of the threads to see if i could find my problem or a related problem, im sure its out there so please lead me in the right direction rather then being a ****.
My phone is rooted and i am running viper rom. when i plug the phone in it will discharge about 20% of the batt. before it takes a charge, I.E. if the phone is at 60% it will drop to 40% before starting to charge. i do not think it is the rom or the kernel, iv flashed a few different roms and kernels so im sure its not that. any info would be greatly appreciated.
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i know you're on custom software and that *could* be the issue but since you've switched to a few different versions, it definitely lowers the likelihood its the custom software.
the phone is still new and so are people's experiences, but i haven't seen any posts on this yet (doesn't mean there arent any). if this is a big issue, it should start popping up so keep reading/researching as i will do the same.
the easy solution, would be to swap batteries with a known good battery. either buy a new one or swap with a friend who has an EVO 3D w/o the same issue.
the more complex solution: as with all issues which could be hardware related, the best test environment is going to be on a completely stock ROM and kernel. if you still experience this significant battery discharge before recharge issue and you're on completely stock software, you are able to take it back to the original dealer/sprint and have them troubleshoot/replace. faulty hardware does happen, unfortunately.
i know its not the best news, but hope it helps!
joeykrim said:
i know you're on custom software and that *could* be the issue but since you've switched to a few different versions, it definitely lowers the likelihood its the custom software.
the phone is still new and so are people's experiences, but i haven't seen any posts on this yet (doesn't mean there arent any). if this is a big issue, it should start popping up so keep reading/researching as i will do the same.
the easy solution, would be to swap batteries with a known good battery. either buy a new one or swap with a friend who has an EVO 3D w/o the same issue.
the more complex solution: as with all issues which could be hardware related, the best test environment is going to be on a completely stock ROM and kernel. if you still experience this significant battery discharge before recharge issue and you're on completely stock software, you are able to take it back to the original dealer/sprint and have them troubleshoot/replace. faulty hardware does happen, unfortunately.
i know its not the best news, but hope it helps!
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it did it a few times before i was rooted and on a custom rom but it was only when i plugged it into the wall charger. i thought it was the battery at first but i swapped the batt. with my sisters evo 3d and it still continued to discharge the battery. i guess my best bet is to take it in and see if sprint can help me
thanks for the help, i hit the thank you button
dr_acula_sxe said:
it did it a few times before i was rooted and on a custom rom but it was only when i plugged it into the wall charger. i thought it was the battery at first but i swapped the batt. with my sisters evo 3d and it still continued to discharge the battery. i guess my best bet is to take it in and see if sprint can help me
thanks for the help, i hit the thank you button
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Id take it in and swap for a new battery. A repair store is likely to give you one on spot dude! My repair store is really friendly and they swap batteries for free. Does your 3D have the hot battery issues when charging? After going through 4 3D's only 1 of them had the issue where charging would heat up the battery (really hot) and it took long as **** to charge; repair person said it was a hardware issue and they gave me another phone after testing. Others had no issues.

[HELP] - My GS2 think's it's permanently charging/connected

For a while now I've been having problems with my GS2 and I suspect it's faulty, but I thought someone smarter than I might be able to help. The problem is that it always thinks it's charging, or certainly that it's always connected to a computer. The battery icon in the status bar always shows charging. I've tried at least 5 different roms, including GB, ICS, and JB. They all have the same issue. That leads me to suspect it's HW based.
The main issue is that because it thinks it's connected the battery depletes at an incredible rate. It never enters deep sleep! I've tried multiple Kernels across multiple ROM's and not had much luck. Overnight, without using the phone, it goes from 90% to 10% (this is on RR 3.0.2).
If it is a HW issue, are there any remedies beyond sending it to Samsung? I'm not even sure it's still in warranty.
Thanks in advance.
unclesomebody said:
For a while now I've been having problems with my GS2 and I suspect it's faulty, but I thought someone smarter than I might be able to help. The problem is that it always thinks it's charging, or certainly that it's always connected to a computer. The battery icon in the status bar always shows charging. I've tried at least 5 different roms, including GB, ICS, and JB. They all have the same issue. That leads me to suspect it's HW based.
The main issue is that because it thinks it's connected the battery depletes at an incredible rate. It never enters deep sleep! I've tried multiple Kernels across multiple ROM's and not had much luck. Overnight, without using the phone, it goes from 90% to 10% (this is on RR 3.0.2).
If it is a HW issue, are there any remedies beyond sending it to Samsung? I'm not even sure it's still in warranty.
Thanks in advance.
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It shold be HW problem. Have you tried with another battery? If you are in guarante time, you should reflash the stock rom, reset rom counter and back to the dealer
I had the same problem, i tried everithing, roms, kernels, fixing permisions etc.. it can be only fixed by changing the charging slot, i gave my phone to the warranty service and they have done it, it was short sircuit in the charging slot that forced the phone to show that it it charging they said that it is a frequent problem with SGS2 phones. I hope it helped
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HypedLT said:
I had the same problem, i tried everithing, roms, kernels, fixing permisions etc.. it can be only fixed by changing the charging slot, i gave my phone to the warranty service and they have done it, it was short sircuit in the charging slot that forced the phone to show that it it charging they said that it is a frequent problem with SGS2 phones. I hope it helped
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That's a big help! Thanks. It's good to know I'm not the only one with this issue. A short circuit in the charging slot sounds like it could be the exact problem I'm having. Now I have to find a service centre in London that isn't going to charge me a small fortune to fix it (or I need to find out if I'm in warranty somehow).
Happy to help Youre in warranty till you dont have a yellow triangle and fully stock sammy rom and kernel
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[Q] Heating problem with SG2...

Hello to everyone on this forum...I have problem with heating on my device,its geting hot(in chgarging area on motherboard) when I insert battery in my device,after booting battery is low on 3% and and temperature battery is 65 celsius but battery is cold its only hot in chgarging area and getting warning on screen that is battery to hot,yellow triangle with temperature scale...I cant charge even is device turned off also temperature warning...I try few diffrent ROM-s and kernels,always the same....thanks...
If you read deeper and further into this forum, you will learn more about the "heating" problem
It is a common problem in s2, perhaps a norm maybe?
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Hi I read lot post with heat problem,but I newer found with this problem....that device is getting warm when is turned off with battery inserted....
65 Celsius for the battery is not normal. Not even close. Anything above mid 40's & you'll severely degrade the life of the battery (at best). CPU is a different story & we have no way to measure CPU temp on the SGS2 due to lack of sensor.
OP - A completely clean install (format everything, Odin install) of stock to see if the problem persists, if it does, try another battery. If it still persists, I'd be sending it to Samsung to look at/replace if it were mine.
I flash stock GB 2.3.6 and stock ICS 4.0.3 with odin and few custom JB roms always same...change another original battery and replacement battery...but battery is cold,motherboard getting hot in right low section.....where is connector what connect charging port with motherboard
You can do whatever you like from this point, but if it were my phone & still under warranty, you know what I'd do. There's obviously something going on component wise, I guess you could pull the phone apart & have a go at replacing parts yourself, but if you currently have warranty & stuff it up, you can kiss your warranty goodbye.
It's a no brainer as far as I'm concerned.
I have no warranty is expires in 08/12....that is sad part...
blacktatto said:
I have no warranty is expires in 08/12....that is sad part...
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you can get it checked to some cellphone shops near you if you are unsure of what you will do when dismantling your phone
I would try loading rootbox rom and see if problem persists.If it does then its hardware.
Maybe its only the usb board you need-but when a lot of people change them,other things start going tits up.
You can download the service manual off samsungs site and look at disassembly videos.
Thanks.....I will try this today....
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blacktatto said:
I flash stock GB 2.3.6 and stock ICS 4.0.3 with odin and few custom JB roms always same...change another original battery and replacement battery...but battery is cold,motherboard getting hot in right low section.....where is connector what connect charging port with motherboard
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i highly doubt this is a software issue and more to do with the board itself because the warning appears when the battery charging rate is close to <10 % / h, check the board for something obvious. **im a noob i may be very wrong** hope i helped

[Q] Battery Issue (Fast drainage, phone overheating)

Hi there, and thanks for taking the time to view my thread.
Recently I've had a problem where my phone will get really hot around the camera area just from doing simple tasks like texting and then it will instantly shut off without warning. If I turn it back on, the battery indicator drops from 100% to around 5% and it will turn off again in about 10 seconds. I'm running the latest CM stable build and I've never had any issue with it before, this is just something that has started in the past couple of weeks.
I tried changing batteries as I thought that might be the issue, but when I place my other battery inside the phone to charge it the screen just keeps turning on and going to the grey battery and flicking off. Tried leaving it for a couple of hours like that but no luck. The battery that currently works feels like it's swollen slightly on one side (if that makes sense?) and so I don't really want to continue using it.
If I've been at all vague or you need any more information, tell me what and I'll try my best to get it
Thanks in advance,
Alex.
Your symptoms all point to a bad battery. If the battery swells then it is in a bad conditions. If you can spin thr battery on a flat table then it is not good.
A good battery has flat surface snd therefore u cannot spin it for more than half a round.But a swell battery in your case will spin for a few rounds.
Change a new battery to resolve your problem.
Best Regards
Richard
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jangwl said:
Your symptoms all point to a bad battery. If the battery swells then it is in a bad conditions. If you can spin thr battery on a flat table then it is not good.
A good battery has flat surface snd therefore u cannot spin it for more than half a round.But a swell battery in your case will spin for a few rounds.
Change a new battery to resolve your problem.
Best Regards
Richard
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Hi, thanks for replying. I have tried to change my battery with an identical (but flat and brand new) one but as I mentioned in the original post the grey battery icon appears on my screen with the circle inside, and it will periodically flicker to a full green one but it won't turn on.
Battery Issue (Fast drainage, phone overheating)
AlexR_ said:
Hi, thanks for replying. I have tried to change my battery with an identical (but flat and brand new) one but as I mentioned in the original post the grey battery icon appears on my screen with the circle inside, and it will periodically flicker to a full green one but it won't turn on.
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Do not use any battery that doesn't look normal or is damaged. Old or damaged battery's can even explode/burn sometimes. I have also been having this same issue but, I know my battery is fine because without a micro SD card the phone stays cool and the battery lasts forever but with a micro SD card the battery drops rapidly in charge just like you get from 100% to 5% in a short time period and also gets very hot around the camera area. So if you have a micro SD card in it take it out, at least it works for me:victory:. I've read that this is because the phone is constantly scanning the card (some glitch or bad connection) but i'm not sure. Tell me if this works and give me a "Thanks" if it does!
Can you try with a different kernel and see what happens?
BetaTek said:
Do not use any battery that doesn't look normal or is damaged. Old or damaged battery's can even explode/burn sometimes. I have also been having this same issue but, I know my battery is fine because without a micro SD card the phone stays cool and the battery lasts forever but with a micro SD card the battery drops rapidly in charge just like you get from 100% to 5% in a short time period and also gets very hot around the camera area. So if you have a micro SD card in it take it out, at least it works for me:victory:. I've read that this is because the phone is constantly scanning the card (some glitch or bad connection) but i'm not sure. Tell me if this works and give me a "Thanks" if it does!
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Hi, I don't have a micro SD attached at the moment but I appreciate you trying to help I won't insert the other battery from here onwards either, so thanks for that tip.
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Can you try with a different kernel and see what happens?
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I installed this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2291756 and I'm going to leave my battery for an hour or two and then see if the phone will boot.
Again, thanks to both of you for helping
oadiarni edward
AlexR_ said:
Hi, I don't have a micro SD attached at the moment but I appreciate you trying to help I won't insert the other battery from here onwards either, so thanks for that tip.
I installed this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2291756 and I'm going to leave my battery for an hour or two and then see if the phone will boot.
Again, thanks to both of you for helping
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Install Better Battery Stats and look at the process(es) that are not working properly and are overheating the phone, then try uninstalling and reinstalling the app if it's not a system app, or just flash your rom again to overwrite possibly corrupted system files.
AlexR_ said:
Hi there, and thanks for taking the time to view my thread.
Recently I've had a problem where my phone will get really hot around the camera area just from doing simple tasks like texting and then it will instantly shut off without warning. If I turn it back on, the battery indicator drops from 100% to around 5% and it will turn off again in about 10 seconds. I'm running the latest CM stable build and I've never had any issue with it before, this is just something that has started in the past couple of weeks.
I tried changing batteries as I thought that might be the issue, but when I place my other battery inside the phone to charge it the screen just keeps turning on and going to the grey battery and flicking off. Tried leaving it for a couple of hours like that but no luck. The battery that currently works feels like it's swollen slightly on one side (if that makes sense?) and so I don't really want to continue using it.
If I've been at all vague or you need any more information, tell me what and I'll try my best to get it
Thanks in advance,
Alex.
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no need of returning phone...i guess its one of many issues discussed over this forum..
1. It can happen because of a Kernel that u have installed that is not going with ur ROM.
2. It could be due to some app that is sucking up your battery and intun causing heating in ur processor..i mean some game..weather widget..Etc..
I would suggest that u can browse thru this forum for the solutions that fit u best..
i think its a kernel or App problem 4 sure..:fingers-crossed:
I am having S2 with ASNET MIUI V5 now and b4 tried several ROMS..When ever this heating stuff happened it was temporary only..
Hope it helps u in some way.
Cheers mate
bernie279 said:
Install Better Battery Stats and look at the process(es) that are not working properly and are overheating the phone, then try uninstalling and reinstalling the app if it's not a system app, or just flash your rom again to overwrite possibly corrupted system files.
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Hey bernie279, I'd already tried that and didn't really note any difference (it might have been slightly better?) but thanks anyway
deepz031186 said:
no need of returning phone...i guess its one of many issues discussed over this forum..
1. It can happen because of a Kernel that u have installed that is not going with ur ROM.
2. It could be due to some app that is sucking up your battery and intun causing heating in ur processor..i mean some game..weather widget..Etc..
I would suggest that u can browse thru this forum for the solutions that fit u best..
i think its a kernel or App problem 4 sure..:fingers-crossed:
I am having S2 with ASNET MIUI V5 now and b4 tried several ROMS..When ever this heating stuff happened it was temporary only..
Hope it helps u in some way.
Cheers mate
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The first part of this really comforted me - returning my phone would have been a nightmare! It actually wasn't down to a specific app or kernel I think, in the end I just replaced the battery and it's working fine again
Big thanks to anyone who has helped and if anyone is experiencing the same issues as I am, read through the thread and try the solutions given

[HELP]Battery problem Motorola XT912

Hi guys, I have a very big problem regarding to the battery. Sometimes it doesn't charge or maybe it's full charged but It drops from 100%, 50%, 20%, 5% and then die (in a few minutes). Somedays it works well but the average is not good. I tried several roms , full wipes and I changed the battery. I don't know what to do. Any thoughts?
Thanks in advance.
what firmware? that did before the problems started?
I believe your battery is damaged. Possibly from high temperatures. I recommend getting a replacement phone if you still qualify for the manufacturer's one year warranty.
thanks
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what firmware? that did before the problems started?
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Flying Jelly 3.01. But the issue is general. Sometimes I plug it in chager mode and shows 100% but when it boots drop to 50% (20, 5, so on) in a matter of seconds.
I believe your battery is damaged. Possibly from high temperatures. I recommend getting a replacement phone if you still qualify for the manufacturer's one year warranty.
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I already changed it so I think is not a battery issue. I'm trying to avoid send it back because I'm from Argentina and I bought it in China.
Another issue is when you connect it all the night but it doesnt charge. At the first I thought it was a software issue but right now I don't know what to test. I think the most weird is when sometimes works just fine. It's making me crazy...I dont know if send it back or set it on fire lol.
Thanks guys.
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Flying Jelly 3.01. But the issue is general. Sometimes I plug it in chager mode and shows 100% but when it boots drop to 50% (20, 5, so on) in a matter of seconds.
I already changed it so I think is not a battery issue. I'm trying to avoid send it back because I'm from Argentina and I bought it in China.
Another issue is when you connect it all the night but it doesnt charge. At the first I thought it was a software issue but right now I don't know what to test. I think the most weird is when sometimes works just fine. It's making me crazy...I dont know if send it back or set it on fire lol.
Thanks guys.
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Hmm maybe there is something wrong with your actual charging port. Have you tried resetting your phone's software?
I think you should flash the stock. before flashing do wipe. in order to avoid the problem of software.
thanks
rasto4nik said:
I think you should flash the stock. before flashing do wipe. in order to avoid the problem of software.
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I did it several times. I don't know what is happening but since two days is working "fine". The last thing I tried It was die-hard battery script. A guy in another forum recommended me to use compressed air to clean out the ports because it may have a piece of debris that is causing a direct short therefore killing your battery.
Thanks guys.

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