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[HTC ChaCha] musash1:
Thank you, but , have i tried this? Did it work, is battery life longer after this calibration ?
[HTC ChaCha] knowsnophones:
Around how much battery life increase do you guys get with Bump charging?

Does bump charging affect the lifespan of the battery since you are charging it more often (3 times a day (1 long and 2 short))?

Has anyone tried the Seidio 1400 mah battery for the HTC status?

And how has juice defender improved your battery life?

Any new word yet on how to fix the dialer issue aside from what has been posted (turning off sensors etc)?
[HTC ChaCha] andoy:
we haven't heard from you, what happened?
[HTC ChaCha] Alex C.:
Using latest sw: 1.33.

Latest charge, 16h 47m ago.

Turned off the phone, pulled out the battery, left it for 11 minutes then reinserted the battery and powered on the device.

Afterwards I locked the screen and left it untouched; after 17h I had Cell standby and Phone idle in Battery Usage screen, with battery still at 100%.
[HTC ChaCha] knowsnophones:
Is the latest software 1.33 officially from HTC?

By the way, will it be bad for the batteries life span to keep the phone plugged in while using it?

For example, I keep the phone plugged in while at home and just use the bluetooth headset when on a call? or when online?

Will this kill the lifespan?
[HTC ChaCha] Alex C.:
You should let the battery run through it's normal course. Keep it plugged in when charging, unplug it when charge is complete (green led is on). You could damage it's lifespan by keeping it plugged in all the time.
[HTC ChaCha] andoy:
What happens when you make a call? Does the battery drain outrageously fast again?
[HTC ChaCha] Alex C.:
I've performed some calls in the meantime, used mobile data and wi-fi. No gaming was involved, only some internet apps (market, updates, weather update for Advanced Clock Widget, NO GAMING, received some mails). Current status:

2d 18h 30m on battery

Dialer 96%

Cell standby 2%

Phone idle 2%

Current battery: 40%
[HTC ChaCha] andoy:
Ahh, i thought what you did fixed the dialer issue.

Thanks.
[HTC ChaCha] hockeyfan:
This doesn't fix the dialer issue, but I ordered the 2430mAh battery and finally got it yesterday. Charged it up, and after 12+ hours of background syncing, a few phone calls and texts, and some browsing, battery life is still at 90%! So far, I'm very impressed, and I hope that I can extend the battery life even further with additional charging. :)
[HTC ChaCha] iDAREK:
I have got that type (GOLD) battery on my Desire Z and on ChaCha that, like on post #81.

After a m-th of usage, I can easely say... nothing change in both phones.

Stock batterier, even with lower mAh, works that same like this Gold things.
[HTC ChaCha] negrufabian:
Hi, i have something regarding battery life. When i charge on USB at my laptop the touchscreen goes crazy, can't use it properly...i think this is the first time when i charge it via USB after rooting it.

Ideas?
[HTC ChaCha] hockeyfan:
Hmm. Well, I will report back in a month to see if this is the case with my situation as well.
[HTC ChaCha] jporch316:
Appreciate your feedback - i am interested in the performance of this battery - please all keep us informed if you have one of these "gold batteries"

Thanks
[HTC ChaCha] Bamchick:
Hi there. New user after reading through this forum with much interest yesterday. I have a cha cha which I absolutely ADORE apart from the rubbish battery life.

I have noticed the dialer using the most battery even when I do not call. I have tried Juice Defender, even paid for the ultimate version, but that didnt let me use facebook, so I disabled that and tried task killer which drained the battery quicker than it would normally :-(

I charged it around 8pm last night and woke up this morning to the battery on red after very little usage last night and none through the night. I have now noticed the battery use is being used mainly by Phone Idle and Cell Standby so its draining when I am not even using it!!!!

I disabled the dialer sensors yesterday and really dimmed the screen down

On my screen I have Facebook, Hotmail, Messages, Camera, Gallery, Internet, and People.

The battery level seems pretty full now, it finished charging around 9am this morning and I havent used it for anything. When I am at home this evening I may try the charge for 8hrs switched on then the hour charge switched off that I read about in the thread. Or maybe taking out the battery and putting it back.

I mostly use

Messaging (lots)

Facebook

Internet

And how do I change from G3 to G2?

I know most things have been covered already but any of your comments will be gratefully received. This is a very interesting thread.

Cheers!!!!
[HTC ChaCha] aka12345:
1 day .. heavy user
[HTC ChaCha] qbert456:
If you mean 3g to 2g, its

Settings

Wireless

Mobile networks

Network mode.

Or on dialer screen enter:

*#*#4636#*#*

And select network mode gsm (prl)
[HTC ChaCha] knowsnophones:
With internet on and calling for more than 1 hr?

Will a battery change reset the clock and the date? Just in case i will go for the two battery solution for times I might need the device on for 2 days but without an outlet to plug it into
[HTC ChaCha] Bamchick:
Well after charging last night i have lost charge overnight with the phone idle. I have dimmed screen to lowest level, turned everything off that i can turn off, i dont know what else i can do. Ive had to plug it in to charge while i get ready for work so i know that i can get life from it while at work even though i. Wont use it much while i am there. I am so disappointed with this. Tonight i may try the 8hr charge then 1hour turned off and another 1hr turned on that someone posted about. I love this phone but the battery issue is doing my head in now :(
[HTC ChaCha] Alex C.:
Of course not, phones nowadays have internal battery used for time keeping. As a test, remove your battery for 10+ minutes (soft reset) then plug it back in and turn on the phone. Time and date are still there.

But you should mainly use network time (clock auto-updates from the network operator) every time it boots and each 4 hours (depending on operator).

---------- Post added at 09:05 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:00 AM ----------

Hmm... your biggest problem is the facebook chat/widget. That's the most battery consumer I have seen on this phone (apart from gaming which is maximum).

I'm currently: 2d16h24m on battery, with 56% left, stock 1.33 Europe ROM (with slight alterations).

Detailed:

Dialer 97%

Cell standby 2%

Phone idle 2%

What does this mean? It means that Cell standby and Phone idle each consumed 2% of the 44% the battery lost in 2 days and that the dialer consumed 97% of 44%. For example, when you boot up your phone after a soft reset (remove battery for 10 minutes) you should have Cell and Phone only, each with 50%.
[HTC ChaCha] Bamchick:
I dont use facebook chat at all so could happily have it offline all of the time if thats possible. I have phoned the shop where i got it and they are swapping the phone for me tomorrow so thats great news. I just hope i dont have the same problem with the new one or wonder if maybe there are things i can do from the start to help the battery life
[HTC ChaCha] Bamchick:
And thanks for that Alex I get that now. The life is still sapping from my handset though! I hope the new one is better

AND..... where do you see what percentage of battery is left?
[HTC ChaCha] negrufabian:
Settings > About phone > Battery

---------- Post added at 12:25 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:21 AM ----------

Hey Alex,

Do you know why i have the Android System running 48% of my current battery time ? You seem to don't have this...dialer is the same percentage,
[HTC ChaCha] Alex C.:
It might be that you have something hogging up the system (stuck application, system application). Do a soft reset by turning it off and removing the battery for more than 10 minutes. Try afterwards and see if gets fixed (you should have 50/50 at first boot). Perform a call 5-10 minutes after power on.
[HTC ChaCha] nkoleff:
Can someone with custom battery give us some feedback? I just got my 3g plan on the Cha Cha and battery life started to get less...
[HTC ChaCha] nkoleff:
got the problem with the dialer :((( disabled all sensors and it worked like a charm before the first call. Now its working on 90% and restart doesn't help :(. Messaged HTC for that as they are fixing this from August (?!?!?), but this looks like a major bug so wanted to know about the progress.
[HTC ChaCha] alsaidy:
Sorry for not being in touch, infact it worked for me and i do get 3 days for average use.

To be more specific i did it once or twice and after that i was charging it to full bettry (after 2 hrs) and switch it off and charge it for 1 hr then unplug the charger switch it on wait for 2min and switch it off again and charge it for another 1hr.

Please take consideration on the following settings of my phone:

1. I installed Juice defender for improving Battery performance as

it is disabling gprs conn. Wireless and all synchronization i did put

the shortcut in my home screen mobile network and wireless so

that i enable it manually any time.

2. I did disable quite ring on pick up pocket mode and flip for

speaker setting - sound and enable USB debugging setting -

Application - Development

3. I did install Opera Mobile browser and it's fantastic.

4. I did disable my facebook account through my facebook -

settings - privacy and remove HTC Chacha

Hope it helps you alot concerning the battery life as it did to me.
[HTC ChaCha] Boysi:
With those suggests and those sensos off I just get about 2 more hours of battery life, but when I'm turned off fb chat in running apps I'm get about 10 hours more. Do all of that and it can be good performance I think.

PS. My english is not so great, I hope you can undarstand me. :)
[HTC ChaCha] musash1:
Ok, look now, i ran into this on google bug section , the guy said it worked for him, and for now , its been working forr me too. So , try it if u wish. Here it is:

- Download the App "Proximity Screen Off" (by Shailesh Soliwal).

- open it(see note below) and select the box for "Enable Device Admin" (give permission)

- "Disable in Landscape" selected

- "Enable during call only" NOT selected

- Both "Cover..." boxes are NOT selected

- "Disable Accidental Lock MUST be selected

- For "Timeout", we have 1 second.

- Press the "back" button on the phone

- Chose "Start Service"
[HTC ChaCha] Bamchick:
Well i never did go and get the new handset i just stuck with this one that i have. I never use facebook chat is there a way to get rid of it completely? I have it on my apps but its offline. There are still a few things on the forum that i am going to try to hopefully extend my battery life. All my other friends with htcs dont have this battery problem as bad as the chacha :(
[HTC ChaCha] nkoleff:
Facebook chat can be turned off from your facebook account. You just simply need to go to Settings -> Profile > Applications (might differ because my facebook is on bulgarian). Then you have to disable your HTC Cha Cha chat option.

With Facebook chat turned off, juice defender installed and sensors turned off i get 2 days of battery life (of course some talking involved).
[HTC ChaCha] Bamchick:
Sorry here I am again.....

I downloaded the Proximity Screen Off app, but did not manage to get the settings done properly. Now when I go to the app and touch it it just blanks my screen and I have tried to uninstall and install it again but uninstall is unsuccessful. Dear me... I love this phone but it is causing me so much grief!!!!!!!
[HTC ChaCha] Alex C.:
Factory reset. Because phones love factory resets. :D
[HTC ChaCha] Bamchick:
WELL......................... I fiddled about with my telephone a bit last night, and I downloaded this screen turn off thingy but I dont think I am using it properly or have the settings right. I did something with facebook chat, and I charged the phone overnight as I have to every night, and it is now

6.45pm... wait for it..... I have had 11hrs 14 mins, and am still on 75%...

I only wish I knew what I had done right!!!! Its looking good though I will let you know how it goes
[HTC ChaCha] Bakereh:
Chacha Is A Good But Battery ... I Hope Htc Managers Fixed This Problem Because I Like Chacha =((
[HTC ChaCha] pm007:
Hi there. Got mine cha cha few days ago. I use it only for chat with icq, twitter, facebook, some mail refreshments every hour. No calls and sms. After two cycles of charging i got about 15 hours of battery life. Display 10% idle 42% cell 48%. Also i have galaxy s2. The same type of using it brings me results about 25 hours of battery life.
[HTC ChaCha] astro11:
I don't know why some people got batteries that last only for 15 hours. I stay connected com Wi-Fi or 3G all day, doing background sync all day, sending almost 50 WhatsApp messages everyday, and even a 10 minutes Skype call. My battery lasts at least 20 hours, so I can charge it every time I go to sleep.
[HTC ChaCha] pm007:
can you write your cha cha's rom version and agregated battery usage report. I think I have a little battery drain in my cha cha.
[HTC ChaCha] aligrafix:
I have the HTC chacha extended battery (BA S570 2430MAH):

Located at the address:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HTC-CHACHA...#ht_2020wt_904

It lasts me for more than 3 days in standby mode, and if i use it, it lasts for more than 2 days. pretty much better than the stock original battery. it is 2430MAH and also, doesnt heatup, no other issues. I am still very happy with it.\

Here are the timings according to use:

Extended new battery timing

1.	100% at 3pm saturday.

2.	75% at 08:00 night after 3 hours of wifi & full setting.

3.	70% at 9:50pm. nothing done.

4.	68% at 10:36pm night.

5.	100% at 1:00 night, sunday.

6.	99% at 1:00 daytime, no calls or use, standby.

7.	85% at 6pm. Standy mode.

8.	100% charged, wednesday 12:20 pm (day time) with pc usb.

9. 85%, on wednesday, 11:20 (night), with 2 calls for 20 mins toral duration, 5 sms. it last approx 11 hours.

10. 73% on thursday morning, at 10:30, standby mode. Not used.

11. 68% on thursday, 12:15 day time, after sending 70 sms, (approx 23 hrs passed after full charged).

12. 65% on thursday 2:45pm day time, sent 5 small ringtones via Blue tooth.

13. 47% thursday 11:30pm night, standby mode.

14. 29% now friday at 3:35 pm, with 2 calls of total 5 mins duration.

Still i have not charged it. In "Battery use" in about of my android, it shows me, (2d 3h 13m on battery).

I am pretty happy with this battery. this was complete in detail working, of my battery, as promised.

Thanks guys. I hope I helped with my best.
[HTC ChaCha] slangza:
Are you people getting good battery stats with mobile data being online or offline?
[HTC ChaCha] Wrangler79:
Any update guys?

Did you people find out how to extend HTC ChaCha's battery time?
[HTC ChaCha] jackhayden:
I wanna get extra battery. Anyone can suggest? And is it safe? :confused:
[HTC ChaCha] slangza:
Is there perhaps a software tweak available to extend battery life? Except underclocking the CPU
[HTC ChaCha] haske999:
If anyone solved the problem with overheating?
[HTC ChaCha] Flexmaen:
SuperOSR improved battery life for me, however there is not so much else you could do.
[HTC ChaCha] peleeks:
My measurements:

- HTC Stock ROM: 3-4 days

- CM9 ROM: 4-5 days

- CM7 ROM: 5-7 days

I use phone mostly for calling and calendar/mail. I have only a few apps/widgets installed.

No GPS, no mobile network data connections, no background data, no automatic sync. Wifi are only enabled when I need it for sync or internet access.

CM performance settings: Governor: Conservative, CPU: 245Mhz - 800Mhz
[HTC ChaCha] samyangel:
I think it be better if you test on using wifi (3g) to online, watching movies, listening music and so on, in a continuous time. You can not maintain the battery over 3-4 days with stock rom if you access the internet, how long have you on line, 15mins/day?
[HTC ChaCha] peleeks:
I use internet connection only when needed. Probably 15 min/week. I am not an average user, because I use just a few device capabilities and I have no unused services in my running process list. My point was just to tell how long battery last comparing stock ROM, CM9 and CM7.

If you are really concerned about the battery life, here are few advices:

1) install CPU monitor application like "Temp+CPU" to monitor actual CPU load when running applications

2) disable gps/bluetooth/data connections when you dont need them

3) remove any unnecesary widgets from your screens

4) remove live wallpapers, animations

5) stop any application/service you don't use.
[HTC ChaCha] synet:
Has anyone actually got an extended battery that actually lasts longer than the original? Are there any particular brands/suppliers that are reliable?
[HTC ChaCha] mdbs:
There was an "extended battery" that floated around somewhere on auction sites but if I remember correctly it turned out to be a standard or sub-standard battery, only deceptively labeled.
[HTC ChaCha] afeudale:
Yup, I got the "1930mah" unit from eBay a couple weeks back. Does not even last as long as the stock 1250mah battery.
[HTC ChaCha] Bunnybugs_007:
Got an official HTC battery from a repair shop in town... works great! But wiping batterystats worked even better... seems that HTC shipped some crappy battery's, because the man in the shop told me that he gets people for HTC batteries everyday... but the ones they sell seperately are way better...
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tekhna:
Ok, so I'm totally used to CDMA, obviously, but I've lived abroad and appreciated the beauty of just swapping SIM cards in when you're in a new country.

Is it possible to just swap SIM cards like GSM cards, or do you still have to call Verizon to activate? The reason I ask is, my father and I were going to swap Thunderbolts, but I didn't have time to call Verizon and do the ESN swap thing. Could we just have swapped SIM cards?
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ready5:
SIm card

SIM cards are for GSM technologies.... Verizon LTE is a GSM tech... And yes thats the theory, with Verizon announcing some day you will be able to use other networks LTE SIM cards in VZW phones. Sim card in your fathers phone gives you access to his google account and contacts.. unless you have transferred all google contacts to your SIM card.
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yareally:
It will only work with the sim you are given for the TB.
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tekhna:
Got it. So the SIM is tied to the ESN somehow? Either way, they don't work like GSM sims.
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yareally:
they would most likely if the phone were entirely gsm, but since it's not. Like if you ruin the one you have, the only way to get a new one is directly from verizon and they can only be activated for the phone they are first put into.
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ddarvish:
dude no one here knows what they are talking about. if you swap sims with your dads phone then it should work fine. the phones will activiate with the respective phone number tied to your sim card. that is how you activate a replacement device as well. i just took my sim from my old phone and put it in the new phone and that is it. works JUST like GSM
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] McLabia:
If that was true, I wouldnt have to replace my SIM card both of the times Ive sent my phone in for repairs. My service is still on, just switched to a different phone. The verizon rep I spoke with yesterday(One of the few that actually know what she was talking about) confirmed that the moment that a phone gets disconnected the sim card gets retired. I dont know why, and I dont understand it, but thats the way VZW is rolling with it for now. As long as I dont have to pay for it, IDC. lol.
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ddarvish:
that must be because whoever is disconnecting the phone is killing the sim also for some reason. i have used the same SIM card in 2 thunderbolts and a samsung charge.
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mike.s:
That's just it. That rep doesn't know what they're talking about. If you get a replacement TB, nothing should be changed on the account - no phone gets "disconnected." You simply move the SIM to the new phone. Sounds like that rep thinks it should be like a CDMA phone, where the account is changed to reflect that the phone's ESN has been changed when swapping phones.

"the SIM card is portable and can be used in any Verizon Wireless-certified 4G device." - Verizon 4G SIM FAQ
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] McLabia:
Ive dealt with three separate reps on this issue and the result has been me getting a new sim card BOTH times Ive sent my phone in for repairs.
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] knave68:
Did you activate an old phone while waiting for repairs? That's really the only way your SIM would be deactivated.
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] McLabia:
I did. Im still unsure of why they retire my sim though. All in order to send me another one that will sit here till my phone gets back. Why not just put it on hold or put it on temporary hold?
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mmartenn:
Sim cards work in any phone that will take them.
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tekhna:
Just to put this one to bed--they work just like GSM SIM cards. I swapped my SIM between another Thunderbolt and a Charge, and it worked perfectly every single time.
[Defy General] simon211175:
Hi all.

I'm really sorry if this has been covered before - I've searched but found nothing specific, and I'm at work just to make it trickier.

I was on T-Mobile UK stock ROM until lunchtime today, at which point I followed the instructions from this thread to upgrade to CM7 RC0. Following the upgrade, I used Titanium backup to restore my apps and data. Everything looks okay, but I keep getting random force closes for android.process.media. Can somebody please help me with this - it seems to come up when I try to change any sound option, but also in the market when loading my apps.
[Defy General] dlcookie:
Factory reset

something u restored from ur stock apps backup is messing with ur current settings .i recommend u to factory reset and then install apps carefully (only user apps) dont go and even try those system apps ...

I'm no advance user yet.. but hey we both got cm7 at same day day and same time ..

i'm just learning ..if u still need help i'll be glad to help
[Defy General] simon211175:
I might have made it very much worse :(

after reading a bit more, I opted for clearing my cache in recovery mode... that made it worse, leaving me stuck at the M logo. Other posts pointed me in the direction of reflashing the SBF file and starting again, but this left me with a looping MotoBlur animation after flashing the sbf. recovery mode is now not getting past the ! triangle.

My phone appears to be a brick, and I know I've just done something stupid. Is there anyone who can offer any advice? Please?
[Defy General] dlcookie:
Flash sbf a clean stock sbf and if the phone works then reply here ..'ll guide u further
[Defy General] sp8y:
OK when you see the ! triangle to get into the recovery menu you need to press the volume up button & volume down button at the same time (this is for froyo 2.2 - if still on eclair 2.1 then just touch the bottom right hand of the screen) then you will access the recovery menu.

From there you can do a factory reset & then hopefully it should boot up OK.

Just beware that your battery may be getting low on charge & this makes it a bit trickier but not impossible.
[Defy General] simon211175:
Thanks. I figured out the volume buttons to access the recovery menu, managed to re flash the sbf file, then left it to reload cm7 in the morning. Thanks for all your help, panic mode is neither my favourite, nor my best.
[Defy General] Maximusmurf:
I had the *exact* same issue over the weekend. Was able to fix it by following the installation instructions again. Glad you got your phone working again too, I know I'll be very careful with TB in the future.

But... Does anyone know why a (simple?) cache wipe gets you stuck at the M logo (2ndInit still works, but nothing after that)