Curve is turning itself off...

**ncjdivadancer** · 11-12-2008, 09:07 AM

curve was new in july/august. In the beginning of October it turned itself off, and then this past Sunday it turned itself off, and last night in the middle of the night- turned itself off (which was a problem bc I had alarms set for this morning...errrrrr) It also might have done it one more time between October and now, I can't quite remember...Each time it turns itself off I can't turn it back on via the power button, it requires a battery pull. . (I also do a battery pull every few days as maint.)

I'm still running OS 4.2 because I'm not good at doing those types of things so waiting for ATT release. My memory is fine
(23,170,760) . Each time my battery has been between 50% and full charge Any suggestions? Is this a normal bb bug? Should I send it back before it goes buck wild on me?!?!? Thanks!!!!!!!

**SevereDeceit** · 11-12-2008, 09:09 AM

Sounds like a memory issue, when did you start noticing the problem, was it after you installed an application? Are you using the Facebook app on your BB?

**ncjdivadancer** · 11-12-2008, 09:13 AM

Originally Posted by SevereDeceit

Sounds like a memory issue, when did you start noticing the problem, was it after you installed an application? Are you using the Facebook app on your BB?

I deleted FB app a while ago because it was killing my mem. I'm always running around 23 (and I check it daily) I delete my messages daily, all pics/ringtones are on my SD card. I got BBSmart Alarms pro about a week ago. I only keep one theme at a time on the device. Other than that I run StudentDocket . And i've been through the tutorial and deleted all the other manufactuer crap off the device.... It runs nice and fast, I barely ever get an hour glass...

**SevereDeceit** · 11-12-2008, 09:15 AM

It could be that an application is running in the backround and updating constantly, do you properly close out of an app by hitting menu>close?

**superaj** · 11-12-2008, 09:16 AM

Do you exit out of programs or just hit the end key when you are done with them? If you do not exit out they will continue running in the background and eat your memory.

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**ncjdivadancer** · 11-12-2008, 09:17 AM

Originally Posted by SevereDeceit

It could be that an application is running in the backround and updating constantly, do you properly close out of an app by hitting menu>close?

I try to. If I'm in a hurry sometimes I'll just escape out, but I go back and close out of things when I get a a chance.

**SevereDeceit** · 11-12-2008, 09:20 AM

Could be that, some news apps update constantly and if left open can cause issues...

**gentos76** · 11-12-2008, 09:20 AM

I had the exact same problem! what you want to do is take your battery out and lay it flat on any flat surface and see if it rocks. meaning to say if its not flat and the ion cells have expanded and you need to buy a new battery. I tried everything possible like update the os it self, but what fixed it for me was the battery. hope i helped.

**superaj** · 11-12-2008, 09:22 AM

I have never heard that before?

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**ncjdivadancer** · 11-12-2008, 09:23 AM

If it was my memory wouldn't I be seeing other symptoms of it?!? Like wouldn't I be getting an hour glass and wouldn't things be lagging a lot? When I had a memory leak before (because of the FB app) it was always chugging along. But it runs nice and quick.. .

Originally Posted by SuperAJ

Do you exit out of programs or just hit the end key when you are done with them? If you do not exit out they will continue running in the background and eat your memory.

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**ncjdivadancer** · 11-12-2008, 09:27 AM

Originally Posted by gentos76

I had the exact same problem! what you want to do is take your battery out and lay it flat on any flat surface and see if it rocks. meaning to say if its not flat and the ion cells have expanded and you need to buy a new battery. I tried everything possible like update the os it self, but what fixed it for me was the battery. hope i helped.

Hmm interesting... I just checked my batt. It's nice and flat. THanks for the info though!

As far as applications go, BBSmart Alarms pro doesn't have the option to CLOSE. You just minimize it.. so yes, it's always running. But it's not eating up my memory because I'm running at the same amount as I was before (besides the actual size of the app.)