Google Nexus 5 by LG Users Thread!

[Vince]

Also, your network signal is really spotty... That drains battery.

 

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I had 3g at my aunts house most of the day today. She lives in a bad spot, even with Chicagoland being so well covered. Even sitting here outdoors at the bar with solid LTE, its still dropping like crazy. How do you recalibrate the battery?

 

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[kojitsari]

I had 3g at my aunts house most of the day today. She lives in a bad spot, even with Chicagoland being so well covered. Even sitting here outdoors at the bar with solid LTE, its still dropping like crazy. How do you recalibrate the battery?

 

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Charge it and use it until it dies, then repeat the process a few times.

 

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[adamjamessimon]

Fully drain then charge up completely and leave on charger. Google it for better directions.

 

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[adamjamessimon]

If you have the Nexus field test app you can check the battery scale. I think it gives an idea of calibration and battery health. Under android testing settings.

 

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[adamjamessimon]

But looking at your screenshot it looks like WiFi is scanning a lot but not connected and the cell signal is generally pretty bad. What does your phone say is using the most battery?

 

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[JWMaloney]

Fully drain then charge up completely and leave on charger. Google it for better directions.

 

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No, don't do this. It's not good for Lithium batteries and it won't solve this problem.

[GiantJay]

Calibrating batteries is b.s. there are many, many factors for battery life. Calibration is a myth.

 

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[adamjamessimon]

No, don't do this. It's not good for Lithium batteries and it won't solve this problem.

Believe whomever you like...

 

http://www.android.net/forum/nexus-one-faq-how-s/101585-calibrate-your-battery.html

 

 

 

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[adamjamessimon]

Most companies (apple, HTC, Samsung, etc) all recommend some form of battery calibration. I won't waste anymore time debating it. Theres plenty out on the net about this debate already.

 

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[Vince]

But looking at your screenshot it looks like WiFi is scanning a lot but not connected and the cell signal is generally pretty bad. What does your phone say is using the most battery?

 

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Wi-Fi has been off all day. I think battery guru wakes it and checks your geographic location to see if you're at any of your spots to turn it on.

 

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[adamjamessimon]

 

Wi-Fi has been off all day. I think battery guru wakes it and checks your geographic location to see if you're at any of your spots to turn it on.

 

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Do you have your brightness all the way up or have it on automatic brightness and been using it in bright areas where the automatic brightness would max the brightness out and drain the battery?

 

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[Vince]

That could be it. But the amount of drain just seems excessive. Maybe it will get better over time. I'm just starting to use it full time. It's been my home WiFi device for 2 weeks.

 

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[adamjamessimon]

That could be it. But the amount of drain just seems excessive. Maybe it will get better over time. I'm just starting to use it full time. It's been my home WiFi device for 2 weeks.

 

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For what its worth as a comparison my screen use usually runs less than 30% with moderate usage. I'm also in an area with hit or miss cellular network. Again, for what its worth.

 

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[JWMaloney]

Most companies (apple, HTC, Samsung, etc) all recommend some form of battery calibration. I won't waste anymore time debating it. Theres plenty out on the net about this debate already.

 

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No, they absolutely do not, and you are perpetuating bad advice. There has never and will never be required calibration.

[adamjamessimon]

No, they absolutely do not, and you are perpetuating bad advice. There has never and will never be required calibration.

See these links. Battery technology (lithium ion and lithium polymer) is essentially the same between notebooks and cell phones

 

http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1490

 

http://www.samsung.com/us/support/howtoguide/N0000137/2500/93324

 

And here is a peer reviewed journal article from nature

http://www.nature.com/nmat/journal/v12/n6/full/nmat3623.html

 

Anyways, I won't entertain the debate anymore. Have the last word if its that important to you.

 

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[Nrbelex]

Coincidentally, Ars just ran a feature on Li-ion care.

[Dkoellerwx]

See these links. Battery technology (lithium ion and lithium polymer) is essentially the same between notebooks and cell phones

 

http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1490

 

http://www.samsung.com/us/support/howtoguide/N0000137/2500/93324

 

And here is a peer reviewed journal article from nature

http://www.nature.com/nmat/journal/v12/n6/full/nmat3623.html

 

Anyways, I won't entertain the debate anymore. Have the last word if its that important to you.

 

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JW is right. Completely discharging your battery is not good for it, and will shorten it's life span.

 

What those articles are referring to for "calibration" are the programs that give the percentage and time remaining estimates for laptops.

 

Telling people to "calibrate" their cell phone batteries is bad advice and has been debunked numerous times. Someone posted a very detailed and lengthy description why and instructions for good care of your battery somewhere in these forums. I would post a link but I don't remember where it is.

 

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[ipatella]

Today's the day. I can feel it. 

[dkyeager]

Believe whomever you like...

 

http://www.android.net/forum/nexus-one-faq-how-s/101585-calibrate-your-battery.html

 

 

 

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battery tech has changed a lot in 4 years. Please cite a recent source referencing current battery tech, preferably google or lg

 

 

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[dkyeager]

Google and Sprint remain at version KRT49H

https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images#hammerhead

http://support.sprint.com/support/article/Find_and_update_the_software_version_on_your_Google_Nexus_5/WServiceAdvisory_542_GKB61196?INTNAV=SU:DP:OV:UG:GoogleNexus5:FindAndUpdateTheSoftwareVersionOnYourGoogleNexus5&question_box=find%20and%20update%20the%20software%20version%20on%20your%20nexus%205&id16=find%20and%20update%20the%20software%20version%20on%20your%20nexus%205

[z250kid]

I was told and saw email at sprint store. The update is 24th

[The Dave]

My wife and I both have the G2. I never let my phone run until it shuts off. My wife does all the time, though. Last week I went over 100 hours on battery and last night I went 57 hours before charging. My wife generally gets only 18-20 hours on her battery. Not very scientific, but I keep telling her that letting it die is a bad idea and overall it seems even when I use mine really hard it lasts longer than hers.

[coorsleftfield]

These phones shut off before the battery actually runs completely empty. Also the battery on the N5 is so inexpensive and easy to change that I don't worry about causing it damage.

 

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[Jefe1]

Also the battery on the N5 is so inexpensive and easy to change that I don't worry about causing it damage.

 

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It is?

 

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[mm2kay]

Seems like they just updated the page with an excuse.

 

 

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