How often do you charge your iPhone 4S?

ouchie · 11-10-2011, 11:39 PM

How often do you charge your iPhone 4S? I do it atleast 2-3x a day, with half of Notifications Off and 3-4 Apps in Location Services enabled. And I turn off the Apps when I'm done using it, I do use WiFi though

RnmEvo9 · 11-11-2011, 12:00 AM

Yeah I don't think I could tolerate that if I had a 4s. I charge my S2 once a day, just like my old iPhone 3g back in the day.

Mahmood07 · 11-11-2011, 12:36 AM

The update for the battery fix just came out today. I updated it and i'm not sure if the battery is any better. I charge it once a day.

Mahmood07 · 11-11-2011, 12:44 AM

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ouchie · 11-11-2011, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Mahmood07

The update for the battery fix just came out today. I updated it and i'm not sure if the battery is any better. I charge it once a day.

Yeah I updated the phone too, but didn't notice anything

An additional 30-45 minutes, maybe?

Wakka · 11-11-2011, 03:14 AM

you Charge it 2-3 times a day... with stuff turned off? i go through a whole day and its at 63% right now. I play a shitton of games, do some web surfing, check email, a ton of texts and a few phone calls. nothing turned off or turned down.

Have you drained the battery fully then recharged it a few times? It makes a big impact.

Mahmood07 · 11-11-2011, 03:32 AM

Actually, I think the update did improve battery. in 7 hours, i lost 39% of battery. Wifi is on and I was using my iphone most of the time.

KingOfJericho · 11-11-2011, 07:19 AM

The poll question is "How often do you charge your iPhone 4S?" and the answer choices are "Fantastic", "OK", "Terrible", and "Don't know."

stylinexpat · 11-11-2011, 07:24 AM

When people complain about battery life they throttle the power down for reception and for Wifi but then people complain about poor GSM reception and poor wifi reception. These two need power. The better reception for 3G and for Wifi that you need the more power that they will draw from your battery.

The great thing about HTC devices is that you can carry an extra battery with you to just swap when your battery goes dead. In the US most people spend quite a bit of time in their cars so charging should not be too much of an issue.

Litos · 11-11-2011, 08:47 AM

i work in a cubicle.

i toss my phone on the charger almost immediately when i get to work.

it stays on it for @ 80% of the day. when it's not on the charger, i can tell the battery life is gonna be garbage.....

p.s.
i just got my 4S on Wednesday so i'm still new to it.

i would say the battery life is about the same as my old junk 3GS - and yes, that's bad

Litos · 11-11-2011, 08:48 AM

also, after i throw it on the charger, i start listening to iTunes and/or start running through my 140 music videos.

it still charges the battery so i'm ok with that.....

Comet · 11-11-2011, 09:15 AM

once a day
but by the time I get home.. I'm at 35%

I need to get a charger for the office...

escobar929 · 11-11-2011, 09:34 AM

once a day for the most part, sometimes i can go every other day if I dont play a lot of games

AU335i · 11-11-2011, 10:26 AM

once a day. I can get about 20 hours in on a full charge with normal usage.

go to your settings, general, and then check your usage and tell us what your numbers are from the last full charge? that should let us know if its normal or not.

p.s. some tips i heard that might work is, dont use it for like 20% from 100 and then charge it again... or use it while you are simultaneously charging. Let it drain completely to 1-3% and then let it recharge completely. Heard you see some improvements on battery life after a few cycles

AU335i · 11-11-2011, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Litos

i work in a cubicle.

i toss my phone on the charger almost immediately when i get to work.

it stays on it for @ 80% of the day. when it's not on the charger, i can tell the battery life is gonna be garbage.....

p.s.
i just got my 4S on Wednesday so i'm still new to it.

i would say the battery life is about the same as my old junk 3GS - and yes, that's bad

your battery life is gonna be garbage in the long run if you keep using it while its on the charger... you're suppose to run the battery all the way down and and then recharge it.

using it while its at 100% and still on the charger kills overall battery life =\

ZJP · 11-11-2011, 12:55 PM

I followed these tips and my battery went from terrible to tolerable. It really made a huge difference. Also be sure to download the new software update 5.0.1

http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/2401...ps-improve.htm

venom3469 · 11-11-2011, 12:58 PM

I have the 4 but by the end of the day mine is spent. I do spend a lot of time on the web and forum though, Bluetooth, and always in 3G. If I had to charge my phone 2 the 3 times a day I would be pissed!

Litos · 11-11-2011, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AU335i

your battery life is gonna be garbage in the long run if you keep using it while its on the charger... you're suppose to run the battery all the way down and and then recharge it.

using it while its at 100% and still on the charger kills overall battery life =\

wow - didn't know that.

brb, returning this shitbox of a phone.

kidding......

bolinp78 · 11-11-2011, 02:42 PM

I disabled everything in the Notification Center, disabled all location services I deemed unnecessary, and went into System Services and disabled everything but Call Network Search. I do not think it is necessary but I've kept it on anyway.

I have noticed a huge difference. I've used the phone a little bit since I did this (no calls, a few texts), taken it out of sleep probably 15 times and opened one or two applications and after about three hours I'm still at 100%. I even had a GPS app running for a few minutes.

number335 · 11-11-2011, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AU335i

your battery life is gonna be garbage in the long run if you keep using it while its on the charger... you're suppose to run the battery all the way down and and then recharge it.

using it while its at 100% and still on the charger kills overall battery life =\

Wasn't aware of this. So is it harmful to the battery if your phone is connected to an audio device and charging at the same time?

AU335i · 11-11-2011, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by number335

Wasn't aware of this. So is it harmful to the battery if your phone is connected to an audio device and charging at the same time?

hmmm not sure but if the screen is off then i dont think its as bad as if you are making calls, using apps, or surfing while still plugged in...

ouchie · 11-12-2011, 10:23 AM

I charged it last nite, we'll see how it goes. So far it's like 1% per hour without using anything, haven't made a call or text

View Poll Results: How often do you charge your iPhone 4S?
Fantastic! Way better than iPhone 4!	2	8.70%
Okay. Pretty much the same as iPhone 4.	10	43.48%
Terrible! Way worse than iPhone 4!	10	43.48%
Don't know, still using it to much!	1	4.35%
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RnmEvo9 Banned 250 Rep 1,827 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Pembroke Pines, FL iTrader: (2)	Yeah I don't think I could tolerate that if I had a 4s. I charge my S2 once a day, just like my old iPhone 3g back in the day.
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Mahmood07 Captain 89 Rep 856 Posts Drives: E92 M3 + F85 X5M Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Boston->San Diego->Bahrain iTrader: (0)	Actually, I think the update did improve battery. in 7 hours, i lost 39% of battery. Wifi is on and I was using my iphone most of the time. __________________ ///M3 Mods: \| Eisenmann Race Exhaust \| Primary Cats Delete (TTP) \| ESS Tune \| 19" Advan RS \| Eibach Springs \| MS Air Filter \| BMW Perf. Spoiler \| BMW Perf. Splitters \| Euro LCI Tail lights \| Angel iBright v.3.0 \| 20% Tint \| Matte black Kidney Grills \| CF Side Gills \| Painted Reflectors \| Black M3 emblem
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stylinexpat Major 423 Rep 1,427 Posts Drives: Join Date: Aug 2008 iTrader: (0)	When people complain about battery life they throttle the power down for reception and for Wifi but then people complain about poor GSM reception and poor wifi reception. These two need power. The better reception for 3G and for Wifi that you need the more power that they will draw from your battery. The great thing about HTC devices is that you can carry an extra battery with you to just swap when your battery goes dead. In the US most people spend quite a bit of time in their cars so charging should not be too much of an issue.
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Litos Banned 222 Rep 2,991 Posts Drives: 2012 Challenger RT Junk Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston/Pearland iTrader: (1)	i work in a cubicle. i toss my phone on the charger almost immediately when i get to work. it stays on it for @ 80% of the day. when it's not on the charger, i can tell the battery life is gonna be garbage..... p.s. i just got my 4S on Wednesday so i'm still new to it. i would say the battery life is about the same as my old junk 3GS - and yes, that's bad
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Litos Banned 222 Rep 2,991 Posts Drives: 2012 Challenger RT Junk Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston/Pearland iTrader: (1)	also, after i throw it on the charger, i start listening to iTunes and/or start running through my 140 music videos. it still charges the battery so i'm ok with that.....
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AU335i Captain 91 Rep 887 Posts Drives: 2008 335i E92 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Auburn, AL iTrader: (3)	once a day. I can get about 20 hours in on a full charge with normal usage. go to your settings, general, and then check your usage and tell us what your numbers are from the last full charge? that should let us know if its normal or not. p.s. some tips i heard that might work is, dont use it for like 20% from 100 and then charge it again... or use it while you are simultaneously charging. Let it drain completely to 1-3% and then let it recharge completely. Heard you see some improvements on battery life after a few cycles
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ZJP Lieutenant Colonel 136 Rep 1,759 Posts Drives: F10 535xi / B6 S4 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: LI, NY iTrader: (7)	I followed these tips and my battery went from terrible to tolerable. It really made a huge difference. Also be sure to download the new software update 5.0.1 http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/2401...ps-improve.htm
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venom3469 First Lieutenant 46 Rep 337 Posts Drives: 08 AW/R 6MT 335i, YZF-R6. Join Date: May 2011 Location: Florence, Alabama iTrader: (0)	I have the 4 but by the end of the day mine is spent. I do spend a lot of time on the web and forum though, Bluetooth, and always in 3G. If I had to charge my phone 2 the 3 times a day I would be pissed! __________________ 08 335i Alpine White/Coral Red Interior With A PROcede Tune!! 09 Yamaha R6!!
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bolinp78 G35 convertee 69 Rep 1,008 Posts Drives: 2008 335i (AW) Join Date: May 2008 Location: . iTrader: (1)	I disabled everything in the Notification Center, disabled all location services I deemed unnecessary, and went into System Services and disabled everything but Call Network Search. I do not think it is necessary but I've kept it on anyway. I have noticed a huge difference. I've used the phone a little bit since I did this (no calls, a few texts), taken it out of sleep probably 15 times and opened one or two applications and after about three hours I'm still at 100%. I even had a GPS app running for a few minutes. __________________
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11-12-2011, 10:23 AM	#22
ouchie Second Lieutenant 117 Rep 261 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	I charged it last nite, we'll see how it goes. So far it's like 1% per hour without using anything, haven't made a call or text
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