Hi, my wife seems to be having an issue with charging her smartphone. Over the last month or so her phone has been taking longer to charge, I have the same phone but the international i9305 and it charges allot faster. We are both using CM 10.1 custom ROM which I have just installed on her phone, prior to this ROM she was on the stock ROM JB 4.1.2 but still facing the same issue. The battery is currently at 72% charge which has taken 3hrs 8 min so far. Is anyone else experiencing the same or is her battery on its way out? :banghead:
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For a better overview of what is eating the battery along with charging and discharging rates, please give a try to 'battery widget reborn' app. It will also inform about the battery health, so that you can know if you have to replace the battery. All the best bro..
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satyarlenka said:
For a better overview of what is eating the battery along with charging and discharging rates, please give a try to 'battery widget reborn' app. It will also inform about the battery health, so that you can know if you have to replace the battery. All the best bro..
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I have installed this app but it doesn't really tell me much battery status is good, therefore why is it taking so long to charge???
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Use I9305 forum Q&A
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Just a quick tip.
Dial *#*#7378423#*#* then go to Service Tests >>> Battery Test.
It will take some time but I think you will be able to identify if the battery is defective or its just a software problem . Hope this helps
satyarlenka said:
Just a quick tip.
Dial *#*#7378423#*#* then go to Service Tests >>> Battery Test.
It will take some time but I think you will be able to identify if the battery is defective or its just a software problem . Hope this helps
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Thanks, will give it a shot.
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satyarlenka said:
Just a quick tip.
Dial *#*#7378423#*#* then go to Service Tests >>> Battery Test.
It will take some time but I think you will be able to identify if the battery is defective or its just a software problem . Hope this helps
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Tried this but don't get anything using custom ROM CM 10.1 I believe this will only work on stock ROM
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occtec said:
Hi, my wife seems to be having an issue with charging her smartphone. Over the last month or so her phone has been taking longer to charge, I have the same phone but the international i9305 and it charges allot faster. We are both using CM 10.1 custom ROM which I have just installed on her phone, prior to this ROM she was on the stock ROM JB 4.1.2 but still facing the same issue. The battery is currently at 72% charge which has taken 3hrs 8 min so far. Is anyone else experiencing the same or is her battery on its way out? :banghead:
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Try installing a custom kernel that allows you to change the input current when you charge. Siyah kernel is a good kernel, increase it up to 1100ma and see if there is a difference. If it worked, the phone should now charge faster than the unmodified phone; if it doesn't, it is a hardware issue which you should take back to Samsung.
Please suggest a good app for detecting battery drain.
The original chargers for the s3 are known to be faulty/erratic...might be that you have one of those with your phone,I use my old s1 charger and USB lead, as do many, or s2, anything other than that POS they supplied with the phone!
UPDATE: thanks for all the suggestions folks, not sure what the go was but all is good now. Full charge now only takes 1hr 20 min, haven't done any thing different just doesn't take over 4 hours anymore.
Cheers.
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Hi. A friend of mine has an unrooted GS2 (android 4.0.3, baseband JJLP8) For a week now he has been having serious battery problems. Like when he uses his camera the battery can drop 30% ina few minutes...
A few places that i checked suggested to reset the fuel gauge chip using an app like extweaks. But because the phone has stock rom & kernel thos kind of apps dont work.
What can i do withous first rooting his device?
Thanks, shlomo
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You can't 'calibrate' the battery. No such thing.
Charge to 100%, use the phone.
shlager_5321 said:
Hi. A friend of mine has an unrooted GS2 (android 4.0.3, baseband JJLP8) For a week now he has been having serious battery problems. Like when he uses his camera the battery can drop 30% ina few minutes...
A few places that i checked suggested to reset the fuel gauge chip using an app like extweaks. But because the phone has stock rom & kernel thos kind of apps dont work.
What can i do withous first rooting his device?
Thanks, shlomo
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check the link below hope it will resolve ur friend phone's battery issue
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1312273
Thanks for the quick reply. I told my friend what to do, ill probably hear from him tomorrow. And see if there was an improvement.
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My sgs2 is displaying battery percentage inaccurately, it may decrease by alot n sometimes increase too. The phone might off wen theres still 20% left. The latest was a drop in percentage after a reboot, attached is a screenshot, pls help, is this a software problem? Or hardware? Or batterry?
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My sgs2 is displaying battery percentage inaccurately, it may decrease by alot n sometimes increase too. The phone might off wen theres still 20% left. The latest was a drop in percentage after a reboot, attached is a screenshot, pls help, is this a software problem? Or hardware? Or batterry?
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do a battery callibration and see ma8
link below for the same.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1312273
Oh ok thanks i will try it out, just to update my phone died at 36% just now, after comnecting the charger n switched the phone on it say 4%, then after just probavly 30 seconds it says 12%...wow i really hope its battery problem n no hardware/mainboard problems
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Sun90 said:
do a battery callibration and see ma8
link below for the same.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1312273
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Oh ok thanks i will try it out, just to update my phone died at 36% just now, after comnecting the charger n switched the phone on it say 4%, then after just probavly 30 seconds it says 12%...wow i really hope its battery problem n no hardware/mainboard problems
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Probably your battery is ruined, and I'm saying it being careful. I also had problems with my original one, they started small but with time they grew up and I had to change it. For me didn't matter calibration or removing the battery, it just got worse every week.
Dear friend, who testing battery from china, is very big mAh. Can we use phone on this one. Battery life really will be a bigger or not ?
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Oh ok thanks i will try it out, just to update my phone died at 36% just now, after comnecting the charger n switched the phone on it say 4%, then after just probavly 30 seconds it says 12%...wow i really hope its battery problem n no hardware/mainboard problems
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If you do a calibration and doesn't work, change the battery with one identical (from a friend with SGSII, dont buy it =) ) doesn't work too... maybe is the charge center from the phone and is damaged; if is it, take your phone to technical support...
I hope you have warranty, and take off al modified ROM's and Root's things.
My battery (original) drains even wen the phone is off. First i tought that my battery was broken. I bought a new accu (original) but i got the same results. After about 8 hours ive got 15% less juice and the phone was off. What could this be?
I am on NeatRom 4.0
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dar74 said:
My battery (original) drains even wen the phone is off. First i tought that my battery was broken. I bought a new accu (original) but i got the same results. After about 8 hours ive got 15% less juice and the phone was off. What could this be?
I am on NeatRom 4.0
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Try to 'callibrate' your battery, and see if gives you the same results or if it's fixed: Charge your battery to 100% - turn off your phone - remove your battery for about a minute - replace your battery - turn on your phone.
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Thanx for the response.
I tried it but it didn't work.
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dar74 said:
Thanx for the response.
I tried it but it didn't work.
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Better battery stats for the wakelocks and cpu spy to see if your device is deep sleeping
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Better battery stats for the wakelocks and cpu spy to see if your device is deep sleeping
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His phone was off
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I think that it may be caused by the internal GT-I9100 Battery Fuel Gauge chip, you should ask a service center, often problems like this are because of internal battery chip failing at equilibrating charges between battery cells.
You should also try to reflash a stock samsung rom (like XXLSJ) using odin, so if there's any software problem it should solve it
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I think that it may be caused by the internal GT-I9100 Battery Fuel Gauge chip, you should ask a service center, often problems like this are because of internal battery chip failing at equilibrating charges between battery cells.
You should also try to reflash a stock samsung rom (like XXLSJ) using odin, so if there's any software problem it should solve it
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Thanx for the reply. I was afraid it would be a internal chip thingy. I have dropt my phone a few times this year maybe that triggerd it.. So the only thing i can do is go to the service center to let it be repaird.
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So i love the new JB firmware update. But the battery drain has quite a impact and drains faster. I solved the overheating problem but all i need is help or tips to increase my battery life.
All Help is welcomed. Thanks!
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Download some freaky power saving apps like du battery saver
"Help Ever Hurt Never"©
If your phone is rooted, you can read this guide for advices:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1909996
Try using the Easy Battery Master.
It have a formidable option called BOOST who kills all unused apps and services every 5 minutes(need be configurated to it) and also show the remaining battery in time calculated by your current usage status. This app give me something about 2-3 hours of extra battery daily.
Thanks Guys! I will try the methods! Hopefully my stock 4.1.2 battery life will improve
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I suggest getting a new battery. 2000mAh is best.
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I suggest getting a new battery. 2000mAh is best.
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I dont want to get the battery if it means getting a extended cover for it. I hate them kind of batteries.
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Code SyGma said:
I dont want to get the battery if it means getting a extended cover for it. I hate them kind of batteries.
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Then get a regular genuine battery.
After it's first year my battery started to last less and less. I've replaced it and currently having great battery life on CM+Dorimanx.
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Then get a regular genuine battery.
After it's first year my battery started to last less and less. I've replaced it and currently having great battery life on CM+Dorimanx.
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Hm. Alright well, where can i get them from? Thanks for the suggestion. I am currently on stock JB 4.1.2 XLSW
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Hm. Alright well, where can i get them from? Thanks for the suggestion. I am currently on stock JB 4.1.2 XLSW
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For genuine batt's always visit the nearest Samsung Service center and get one
Since almost all available on the net (online store's) are fake one's
Hi All,
I have an odd battery problem. My S3 will die and at times when I plug the charger in and the Battery Charging Screen comes up, It shows the battery has more than 50% life. If I unplug the charger and use it, the battery lasts maybe an extra hour but once it reaches about 6% the screen starts flickering and then the mobile network disconnects. I'm sure this is due to low power from the battery.
Any way for me to fix this or to ensure my phone is displaying the correct battery percentage?
See attachment.
Test new battery. If its not charging while you're using it while plugged in then you have a faulty battery. Don't let the power drop so it shuts down. Try and lend a battery from a friend and test it.
I have the same problem with my phone. Is it possible that this problem is caused by the custom roms we are using? What do u think? :/
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andrewwright said:
Test new battery. If its not charging while you're using it while plugged in then you have a faulty battery. Don't let the power drop so it shuts down. Try and lend a battery from a friend and test it.
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It charges while I'm using it. Slower but still charges.
kataik95 said:
I have the same problem with my phone. Is it possible that this problem is caused by the custom roms we are using? What do u think? :/
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It happens even when I'm using my stock rim. I've reflashed. Installed apps uninstalled apps. Everything
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How old is the battery. Power problems nearly always end in an old battery that just needs replacing
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i have same issue ...
andrewwright said:
How old is the battery. Power problems nearly always end in an old battery that just needs replacing
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I bought my phone in 2012 september its quite an old one i guess :sly:
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OK well these battery's don't last forever. First thing I would do is ask a friend to lend one and test it for 24hrs. Or just buy one