yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] emuX:
There is also the issue about well behaved v badly behaved apps. I've installed apps and my battery life has plummeted, normally due to the app writing tons to the system log as it doesn't run well on my device.

In that situation it's nice to know the phone generally isn't sucking masses of juice itself so you aren't caught out and about with no battery left.

As the OP says, I guess I could carry a spare battery, but I could also carry a spare phone (my old Nokia 6310 used to last weeks on a charge) - and I don't want to do either. I want the battery on my phone to survive general use and still be able to be used for calls if needed. For me, it's not about €20\$20 for a battery, it's about the hassle of having to carry another thing around with me all the time and make sure I'd remembered to charge the damned thing when I actually needed it. ;)

Personally, I use my phone like a tablet and as a phone and generally get 1-2 days out of it no problem. That said there are definitely some battery drain issues with the official German ICS build and it's worth protecting yourself against unnecessary drain if possible.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] tbong777:
And there is your only problem.........it's not "airplane" mode while you sleep. You could charge while you sleep. Again problem solved.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] tbong777:
I happen to believe it's asking far to much of a device once used only as a phone and now as a notebook computer, music player, movie player,gaming platform, big screen, GPS, on and on to be able to operate without expecting batteries to wither within hours. I bought extra batteries so I can use all the functions without worry. There are performance issues people strive to enhance. I get that. But battery life is counter productive to enhancing performance.

I cannot understand all the teeth gnashing about battery life with all the options available Especially those of us who are power users. . not the least being charging while asleep. So many post battery loss while sleeping...... That's what chargers are for.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Iron Doktor:
Sometimes. I go to music festivals where we camp for up to 5 days at a time. I may have access to a powerpoint for 30 mins a day, but not always. I carry spare batteries, but that doesn't mean I want my phone sucking my battery like crazy.

When travelling around, I use my phone more often than normal (gmaps etc)... If I'm away from the hotel for 12 hours +, again, having decent battery life is not an unreasonable thing to want.

My Desire HD (yes I know, smaller screen, slower cpu), could pull over 30 hours out of a battery with conservative use (without turning the radios off).

I still wouldn't give up my Note, but having to recharge each time I get home is pretty annoying.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] jeromepearce:
Ha, ha!

I find it funny that a post complaining about people complaining about battery life ends up with people's comments complaining about battery life!

Seriously, though, when those rogue apps steal my precious battery, I get annoyed. I paid for the damned thing, and I want to use it when I want to use it, not find it is half-drained.

I use it pretty normally, and charge it every day (new batteries are cheap). I carry a spare in my wallet too.

I sometimes spend four hours a working day on the phone, BT all day, plus an hour or two screen and WiFi on. If I have managed it OK (by killing battery stealing apps) I get about 50 to 60% left. If not, I can be down to 30% after that. That may not be enough for the rest of the day.

Why should it be a problem that people like to get a full day from one battery? It is not difficult, although you do need Root. Shame on Samsung that it is necessary, when it is clearly possible.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] tbong777:
[

Lol I was seeking those who don't have issues. And was hoping for a discussion on how they deal with battery life without rationing or tweaking....not more complainers

It's a problem of unrealistic expectations.IMO When you look at the device it self and what it's capable of.

Yeah Samsung could have put a larger battery and fatter back on the phone but people would complain about that. Those solutions are available for power users as well. I think we are lucky to have a device where we have options to solve a basic issue other than not using functions. Apple and HTC do not have the same luxury.

Got to go........ battery is di
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] SubZeroE46:
I'm a light user with the occasional call and sms and my battery last ~6 days. Phone is 3 moths old. However, I find that my battery usage is very dependent on signal strength. I usually get 4 bars and when that happens battery drains like 10% a day and when it is down to 1-2 bars then it can be 3 times that. I guess I'm fortunate that I get 4 bars most of the time in the office and at home.

I have a battery monitor widget installed and I must say that it makes me paranoid of using the phone and causing high drain. May uninstall it soon and use the phone as it should be used.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] altae:
My expectations are pretty much met when it comes to battery life of the Galaxy Note. It lasts a whole working day. That's all I need. And for exceptional situations when I don't have access to a socket I have got a spare battery.

It's clear that the Note drains the battery really fast if it's in use. Just look at the screen :-). I also agree that it's annoying if the battery is empty after only 1/2 working day. But some people really have to blame themselves. If you don't turn off Wifi, Bluetooth and GPS when they are not needed it's no miracle that the battery is empty in no time. If you constantly check Facebook, Twitter and the like you have to accept that battery life will be significantly shorter.

For me the worst things are Bluetooth headsets. Not only is it annoying to have one more device that has to be charged but it also constantly drains the battery of the phone. Ok those wireless headsets are comfortable but you pay for it by faster battery drain.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] RbbCHan:
hi guys, cool down.

the different opinions about the battery issue are resulting from the different way of using the phone along with the life style.

Some may need a bckp bat. Some can make sure they are always close to a power source ( if people spend a substantial part of the day in cars f.e.) Some even need an additional external power pack, as they are not close to power outlets all day.

That all makes sense to me but doesn't make me switching off all the nice features of that great phone. It is not an a piece for exhibition in a shopping window, it is for my personal use for business and/or leisure activities. It even connects me via video when I am far away from home, it connects me to the social networks and it let me professionally do my work and up or download all info I need from my corporation. I can log in via VPN to my workplace and edit documents by collaborating with colleagues through the cloud. It shows me the way through the GPS, if I need.

It entertains me in many different way if I want, It helps me to find a good restaurant.

I do not longer use a notebook computer or a tablet.

My Notebook computer could work hardly 2 hours with the same usage like my SGN.

So, I accept that this racing machine does need after some laps a pit stop for filling up the power.

Just love that tool, just love it
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] tbong777:
These are the kinds of responses I was hoping people people would post rather than more whining about battery life. there are plenty of those threads already.

I was hoping for a POSITIVE thread people could read to calm their perceived issues with battery life. BTW I don't use BT head sets for Music. Yes another thing to deal with charging where you cannot simpy replace a battery. I prefer the far better quality wired earbuds.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] tbong777:
+1 You said it better than I. Perception is more based on expectation than reality.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] M3TALLICA:
So what is the point of having all this features in such a great phone and not using them ?

I'll borrow a quote what other user said,

"There is a world of difference between having a dumb phone and having smart phone that has a lot of features which are turned off by default. I have a car which has a lot of features and options but I don't keep it running 24/7 with everything turned on."

----

I have an extra battery but battery life still matters.

At the end of the day, its just personal choice :)
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] ChodTheWacko:
It's quite simple - just because we can change batteries doesn't mean we should be forced to. And we don't want to be slaves to our chargers, either.

Aren't cell phones supposed to be devices of convenience?

Most people just want their phones to last a full day with normal usage. If it doesn't do that, they will, and should, ask questions. And no, there's nothing wrong with turning off stuff you aren't using, and removing apps you don't need.

- Frank
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] tbong777:
"Normal usage" there is no such thing. My usage is very high because everything is on and updating. I use the radio 3-4 hours a day. That's my "normal" Another's "normal" may allow their phone to go days without needing a charge. The point of interchangeable batteries is normalizing all usage no matter how much or how little.

I guess the difference between you and I is how we perceive the interchangeable battery.

I view it as a great feature and an absolute deal breaker for me if it is not available in a phone.

You apparently view it as an inconvenience and something that should not be needed.

Sure people can turn off features they don't need or use. My issues come when I have a device and cannot use the features because of battery drain fearing I will have to find a place to plug the phone up for hours to recharge and not be able to use it as a portable device. So I would have to ration use not using device as designed to the fullest extent because I am weary of running ut of juice.

I NEVER run out of juice. Another 6-10 hours is always close by. We have that luxury.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] CorruptedSanity:
How do you charge your spare battery?

From a dock?

If you were to leave it in a car, how many days would it last?

thanks guys
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] sujal:
Completely subjective! Doesn't matter even if I am always near a power source. I want to be able to get the max out of my device and if there is any unnecessary battery drainage, I would want to fix that, so most of those threads aren't irrelevant either.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] sujal:
Do you keep water taps running at your home even when you are not using it? There's no point keeping different services on when you don't need them.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] richlum:
And we wonder why there is an energy crisis...

"I'm using lot's of power... No problem, I'll just buy some more..."

:)

It says something about our society when we think it's easier to just buy another power source than try to make changes to make something more efficient.

This is not just in relation to batteries in our Note, but is applicable on a number of levels to our 1st world consumer mindsets.

I myself am often guilty of this. It often being more convenient to just buy something new, rather than address the issue with the equipment already available.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] _breez_:
The device is not meant to be opened every day to put another battery in...

It will damage the back case in the long term.

And seriously, like i'm going to wear an additional battery with me every time I leave the house. How stupid is that. Come on dude.

Fail topic of the day
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] mFlorin:
I agree with the second battery idea, but like breez said, the device is not designed to be opened every day. It will damage over time.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] jeromepearce:
I get a fair amount of usage. I love what the Note can do, and use a lot of it, but not all the time.

As others have pointed out, it is great to have it when you want it, to find your way,m a nearby restaurant, or listen to the radio, take a note etc.

I carry an extra battery so I don't have to worry what I use the Note for. I rarely use it. If I wear out the back, I'll buy another!

I used to be annoyed at the high battery use when idle, but killing the bloatware stops that, and now I don't have to care. I did before that, and I think that is what most people ***** about. Samsung should not force it on users and therefore force us to get Root to stop these apps.

I still check regularly (once a week?) and if there is high drain I find the app and remove the unwanted vampire.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] hutzdani:
Not really I think your missing the whole point in why we moan.

We buy a product that is a smart phone, it is advertised to he used as a phone and a mini computer.

Last time I used a "mobile phone" it lasted about 3 days as an always on phone, these devices don't last 1 day battery with normal usage.

The main aspect of phones today are totally dependant on battery, if you use the Device as advertised and it won't last a day its a bad product, if you put gas in your car to go somewhere and it lasted enough to get you half way there you'd be pissed off.

A device should last a whole day out the box as advertised that's 14hours plus btw.

You should not have to buy another battery to make it last a day simple as that.

Regardless off root access it still barley helps, I run auto brightness and back wallpapers and have used GPS for 10mins today since 8am its now 9.55am and I have 66% battery on my one x, hell I even have two cores disabled!
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] zkyevolved:
Sure, not everyone is near a power source, I know I'm not. But I do need about 15 hours a day. I find carrying another battery too much work. I charge my phone over night, and if I'm near a computer or have a micro usb charger then I plug it in if I'm below 50%.

Honestly? on my SGSII, I had battery issues.

I don't on the Note. (I did once or twice due to bad apps or configurations, but in general I don't have issues). I go to bed with 40%+ battery. If it's a hardcore day, I'll go to bed with 15%.

My phone rocks! hehe.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] tbong777:
I have a charging cradle /phone dock on my nightstand and a wall charger at work.

that the shelf life of an L-ion battery is

5-10% loss a month and is about the rate I have seen in ours. I don;t need the battery everyday. most of the time as I get about 10 hours before the warning and by that time I am home and can cradle it. I mostly use the extra batteries on Cross country flights and camping trips. as well as on long bike rides as I listen to music while riding and sometimes the GPS is going as well.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] tbong777:
False equivalency... The point is BG services are always available when you need them. GPS is on because it is used in many applications. BT is on because I don't want to have to turn it on then pair and connect when I get in my vehicles. I prefer the screen on until I turn it off. I leave it at bright becasue I don't want to mess with it outdoors. I don;t like the screen fade while I am reading something.

A notebook computer would be lucky to get 4 hours of use the way i use my phone. On a smaller scale doing the same things the phone is much more efficient with power. I understand people don't want to swap batteries so they turn things down or off and remove services.

It's a choice we have. Use the device without worry about battery life and carry an extra or do all you can to squeeze a few more hours out of the device and maybe not even use it when you want to because you "won't be home for another 4 hours".
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] tbong777:
:D Funny stuff...Really? Worried about a $5 cover? DO you even understand how strong and flexible polycarbonate is?

here is a reminder....

http://youtu.be/etsxu0OMqUQ

I am more than sure you can change a battery out twice a day for 18 months and not have an "issue with the case"

and how exactly do you "wear" a battery? On a chain around your neck? make a ring out of it. Attach it to your tie? maybe tape it to your forehead....yeah i can understand how you would think that is "stupid"? In your case it would be........That is if you indeed "wear" your batteries or phone for that matter.

Me meh,,,,its not a fashion statement, I just carry one in my wallet. Most people carry the equivalent thickness of a battery in plastic cards in their wallets.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] ChodTheWacko:
For the record, I agree with most of your points. I also wouldn't buy a phone without a replaceable battery, for example.

But some of your arguments are weakened due to the speed of the note.

Wifi, when turned on, takes a few seconds to connect. I turn bluetooth on only when I get in my car, and it also takes a handful of seconds to connect. This, for me, is not a big deal, and I choose that tradeoff rather than bleed my battery all day if I'm not using wifi/bt at all.

And no, I don't want yet another thing in my pockets if I don't have to.

To reduce my pocket bulk, I have one of those ultra thin wallets, and my battery doesn't fit. (not that it matters, I keep one in the car).

I'll raise one point that you haven't mentioned (and probably one that you would agree with) - whenever someone moans about battery life, the first two questions that should probably be asked is:

1) So, how much battery life are you currently getting?

2) Is that really not enough?

If you are already getting more than one day of battery life, I don't really see much point/benefit of trying to squeeze out more.

- Frank
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] sujal:
Might be for you. For me just opening the notification bar, toggling wifi, BT, sync, GPS or anything is no big deal and takes less than a couple of seconds.. As for the screen, if I am 'using' it, I don't need to keep it 'always on' because well, I am using it. There are times when I just type a text , click send and don't care to press the power button because my screen locks itself in 30 seconds.. And it's not like I am against carrying another battery, I had one with my O2X but I don't feel there's any need of it to me with my note. :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] c0reyl:
I need a new one so I can fix my phone. Getting a new microphone/usb flex board is useless if I can't connect the internal antennae to the mainboard..
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] p51d007:
Are you talking about the tiny gray wire on the right of the photo?

That looks exactly like a laptop wifi antenna wire, but might just be

a coaxial cable, at least from the part description.

I have the service manual for the Note, and under the part description, that

wire is called: (QCB01) CBF COAXIAL CABLE-GT-I9103

The place I get some parts from is cnn.cn in Hong Kong. The board you have

the photo of is here>> http://cnn.cn/shop/samsung-i717-galaxy-note-microusbantenna-daughterboard-p-15346.html

As for the wire itself, I don't know where you would get one, other than

snagging one from a junked out laptop. You can't splice it back together,

since the impedance of the cable would be compromised, if spliced back

together like a regular wire. Coax cable carries the signal, and if it isn't

resonate & impedance matched, the "transmitter" won't work. At the

frequencies involved, being a little off, will reduce the signal to the point

of being useless.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] pricej636:
I believe it is an i-pex connector on that coax wire. You should be able to find something if you look at some of the wireless ISP websites. The Mini-pci cards I used to use for my wireless ISP had those connectors.

Something like this should work, but you need to make sure the specs match to the cable in the phone. No idea how you would figure that out.

http://www.crossrf.com/cable-assemb...coax-w-fl-ipex-mhf3-compatible-cable-assembly
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] c0reyl:
Can I order one directly from Samsung?

I have no warranty, would Samsung fix my phone if I paid them?

I don't want to have to spend $600 on a new Note..
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] c0reyl:
http://www.mengtor.com/product_show.php?category=606&pid=2820

Would this cable work? I'd but this just for the cable.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] shansmi:
lol, dare we ask why no warranty?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] pricej636:
Aside from the fact that hes obviously trashed that poor phone? Lol
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] c0reyl:
I barely had enough to buy the phone, and I figured anything wrong with it that would go wrong would happen within 30 days, and things that mostly happen on accident like screens cracking or water damage isn't even covered.

And, how did I trash it when it still works fine aside from USB not working and I need a new antennae connector? Given two parts, I could easily fix it within 5 minutes...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] PaulF8080:
I think the guys that would answer your two questions mainly hang out in the Q&A section.

Samsung support has a 1 year parts warranty if your USB was installed improperly(not soldered, for instance).
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] paleh0rse:
Why the second thread and the tourette's? :rolleyes:

Anyways, it sounds like you got your answer for the exact part number/name. Awesome.

Just out of curiosity, why did you ever take it apart to begin with? Samsung would have fixed the broken USB port under their standard 1year factory warranty. Oh well, too late for that now...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] paleh0rse:
Nevermind, I remember who this guy is now, so it all makes sense...

For lawls:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=22742657

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=24013688

BIGGEST LAWL OF THE WEEK!:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=26252304

Yep, that just happened, and what you saw there is real. You're welcome. :D
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Theoriginalgiga:
Dude, dude dude, what did you do? being that rough with your phone. Hope you don't treat your car the same way :D

As for your parts, don't bother with sammy, they don't sell parts unless you're buying at retailer quantities. check ebay and other online sellers to find the parts. I've managed to find a lot of parts on Ifixit (yes they do other devices besides apple devices). GL on your hunt for the parts. You may need to just buy an entirely new board btw.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] c0reyl:
I'm kind of used to having to do everything in life my self. I don't have the luxury of people doing things for me.

Either way, apparently the part I need doesn't exist on the internet..

I'm pretty sure it happened when I put the Note in the cupholder of the truck and it got knocked loose; the cable probably bent the USB inside.

I know I need a new flex board, that's no problem, but I need to find this wire :(

Uhh I'm not even in that second link, I'm right about the USB audio, and biggest lawl of the week because I posted pics I took with my note?

You need better things to do, also I thought it was exynox based and not snapdragon which is why my old atrix destroyed it my note.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Theoriginalgiga:
As I'm not 100% of all the dimensions and variable of the cable, have you

A) tested the continuity of the cable with a multi-meter to verify it is dead? (I can't tell from your picture if the cable shows any physical damage)

B) examined the length and connections to see if you could use a similar connector, say like one for a wifi card in a laptop?

C) checked to see if the original module comes with one when your order it from like ebay?

Also I don't know how your car is setup, but when I put in a custom stereo to my old corolla I was able to add a cubby under the deck and stored my phone there. of course I went from a double DIN to a single DIN so that might not be your case. Hope some of this helps.