Battery and upgrade guidance requested

[Batraben]

Hey guys.I have two problems that I want you to help me with.1.Battey problem.I have a battery problem with my bold 9780. It keeps draining with within 1 hour after a complete charge and thereafter wards it get worse
2.How do I upgrade from .294 to higher versions of OS 6
Need your help,thanks in advance

[Rootbrian]

Search the forums for a later version of OS 6, then download it, install it, then search for <b>vendor.xml</b>, if on windows 7, you'll need to use <b>everything portable</b> from C|Net download.com. If on windows XP, make sure to check Hidden and System Files, Subfolders and make sure to start within <b>C:\</b> only.

If your battery life doesn't change, then you might need to get a new one. They're available on ebay for $12 (extended ones, the fat type, 2400-3000 mAh) or less (1500 mAh aftermarket OEM type).

[audio_engr]

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(sorry for the OT but I couldnt help congtatulate him for maintaining a steady @ 50+ posts a day ...)

[Rootbrian]

Originally Posted by audio_engr

whoa ... root has crossed 10k posts ... I LIKE tHiS ...

(sorry for the OT but I couldnt help congtatulate him for maintaining a steady @ 50+ posts a day ...)

I could ride to that. All in a great time's helping others, having fun and fooling around!

[Decile]

Since it's winter and all.. How cold is your phone? Because temperature can seriously drain a battery in an hour.

[Morty2264]

Originally Posted by Decile

Since it's winter and all.. How cold is your phone? Because temperature can seriously drain a battery in an hour.

You know, that actually makes a ton of sense. My battery life was great in the summer; and now it'll drain anywhere from 6-10 hours. Perhaps this is just a coincidence and I need a new battery, but still! Temperature could be a factor. I've heard that it makes touchscreen phones a bit harder to operate (someone with a touchscreen phone told me that); so maybe it will also affect battery life, as well.