- 05-25-2006, 09:03 PM #1Junior Member
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I have a V710. Itis aboout 14 months old and the battery doesn't hold a charge very well lately. I ordered a new battery. How should I charge? I am a newbie with cell phones. Right now, whether it needs it or not, I put it on the charger every night. In the car, too. Is this good or should I wait until it is almost gone?
Also, should I turn it off every night? Someone said I should do that once in a while because when I turn it back on, it is like rebooting and new 'software'? is downloaded? I don't really understand that, but that is what someone said. Thanks.
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- 05-25-2006, 10:59 PM #2
Re: Battery doesn't hold a charge well
As far as the charging process goes, newer lithium-ion batteries have no memory effect like the old nickel batteries used to so just a good full complete charge the first couple of times will condition your battery, after that you can charge it whenever you need to, it will not hurt it if you charge it everynight, i usually don't charge it in the car unless i really need to.
It's good to turn your phone off and on at least once a week to reset your software and keep it running smoothly just like a PC.
here's some good reading on batteries maintenance that i always post when the subject comes up. The Battery University
- 05-27-2006, 01:58 PM #3Junior Member
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Re: Battery doesn't hold a charge well
thanks. I believe this phone has the newer style batteries. I spoke with someone today who did say that charging in the car can kill the battery..(??)
- 05-27-2006, 02:02 PM #4
Re: Battery doesn't hold a charge well
Originally Posted by reikione
that's not true.
- 05-27-2006, 05:49 PM #5Junior Member
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Re: Battery doesn't hold a charge well
Thanks...
- 05-28-2006, 12:50 AM #6
Re: Battery doesn't hold a charge well
Originally Posted by reikione
Now of course all bets are off should the car's electrical system were to get struck lightening while grounded.
- 12-06-2010, 05:08 PM #7Newbie
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Battery doesn't hold a charge well
I bought a cheap replacement battery.....did not hold....so bought the oem samsung battery and still not charging. Cleaned contacts.....is it time to replace phone???
- 12-22-2010, 05:39 PM #8Newbie
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Re: Battery doesn't hold a charge well
Is this a common problem? Many cell phones I've had work fabulously at first and then after a year or two stop being able to hold a charge. And am I better off getting a new battery or just getting a new phone?
I also keep my phone on the charger when I'm home (I don't own a car), especially now that it dies in a matter of hours.
- 12-23-2010, 12:53 AM #9Member
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Re: Battery doesn't hold a charge well
Change your adapter or the connection or the battery. My charger also can not work either after eight months. it depends on u whether to turn it off or keep on. if your charge the battery anytime, of course the battery will not perform very well. The old has to give way to the new.
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