Major Battery problem - FIXED
Ok, hopefully this breakdown will help anyone facing battery issues.
I purchased a new Bold 9900 a few days ago (Monday). I got home and used the phone a bit with the residual battery charge that it came with. The battery drained in a matter of 2-3 hours, but i thought this to be normal since the phone was not charged.
I charged the phone overnight
Tuesday: Using 3G (no BIS), few calls, some texts, not much use. The battery drained by 5pm (taken off charge at 9am).
Wednesday: Took the BB off its overnight charge at 9am and it handled much better. Used 2G, had temporary BIS, made calls and texted. The battery was at 35% at around 4pm. My BIS at the time was having some issues so I did a battery pull. Upon restarting, the battery was at 45%. Subsequently, it lasted until about 9pm that night. so 12hrs total for day 2.
Thursday: Another overnight charge (took off at around 11am). Using 2G still, full BIS, setup email, Facebook, twitter etc. By that night, roughly 12hrs later, the battery was at around 50% full. Not bad at all
Friday: Did not charge the phone overnight, did a charge for 2-3 hours in the morning. Still 2G, BBMing a lot etc. Over 27+ hours later (now Saturday afternoon) The battery is at 65% after a hectic day and night of communication.
BOTTOM LINE The battery life improves dramatically over the course of a few days and a few full charges. Make sure to let the battery die completely when you are having issues and then do a full night's charge. I guess 2G helps as well. I have my backlight on 10 and 10 seconds dim. Also auto on/off is useful during the week when I'm not awake between 2-9am.
Hope this helps guys.
9900 - 50% battery drain in 2 hours - please help!!!
I just bought a new Blackberry 9900 (I love it). But having real issues with the battery. First, the background. I'm currently in New Delhi, India on business with my unlocked phone (thank you, freemycell.com). I have both the blue tooth and wifi shut off. I also have the phone set to 2G, just in case (a tip I learned here). Now granted, I am so excited about this new phone, that I have added numerous, mostly game applications. But it still shows plenty of memory left.
Yesterday I bought "Battery Watchdog". A cool program, but all I did was watch the battery drain 50% in 2 hours!!! I've always carried a spare battery with me for all my Blackberry's, do I have to start carrying two?
Here's what I'd really like to know, what program will show me what applications are currently "open" on my BB so I can close them? I'm afraid I jump from one program to another and numerous ones remain running in the background. It would be helpful to know what those programs are...
ANY solutions would be appreciated.
TIA,
John