Official Android Discussion Thread

[Heelfan71]

my only gripe on the incredible is battery life sucks. Not too fond how the camera lense sticks out too, not sure who designed that.

[Thrasha]

I bought the Seidio slim extended battery and after some testing, I find it to be doing a great job. I used to be coming home and I'd be in the red. But after working yesterday from 11-9 and using it heavily (Slow day at work, doing a lot DLing apps on a 3G signal, a good amount of internet browsing etc.) I had around 45%. I came back home after getting some drinks around 2 am, with some light use in the meantime, and still had around 30% until I killed it listening to Slacker before I fell asleep.

FYI: Screen was set to 50% brightness, GPS on, wifi off when I didn't need it.


The battery has definitely gotten better after charging it and draining it a few times. I think it's def worth the 50 bucks or so for those who want the piece of mind of your phone not dying.

[judgejudy]

from what I understand you can also just buy a $15 TP2 1500mah battery and it'll work in the incredible. My battery life with the stock is fine though so I haven't felt the need to upgrade.

[Gotmadskillzson]

Well yeah using internet radio, youtube, etc will definitely kill the battery. And having GPS on will kill it too. I don't ever have GPS on.

[Pared]

Quote: Originally Posted by Thrasha

I bought the Seidio slim extended battery and after some testing, I find it to be doing a great job. I used to be coming home and I'd be in the red. But after working yesterday from 11-9 and using it heavily (Slow day at work, doing a lot DLing apps on a 3G signal, a good amount of internet browsing etc.) I had around 45%. I came back home after getting some drinks around 2 am, with some light use in the meantime, and still had around 30% until I killed it listening to Slacker before I fell asleep. FYI: Screen was set to 50% brightness, GPS on, wifi off when I didn't need it. The battery has definitely gotten better after charging it and draining it a few times. I think it's def worth the 50 bucks or so for those who want the piece of mind of your phone not dying.

Seidio extended batteries are phenomenal. If you're feeling stuck with a terrible battery, don't hesitate to buy one from this group. I've used them for years and they are well worth their price.

Last for the 2 yrs or so you will have your phone as well.

[Heelfan71]

Internet radio does kill the battery. I love Slacker radio. I also like how you get a refund if you buy an app and don't keep it over (24 or 48 hours, can't remember). Is it like this for all paid apps ?

They are really lacking in good quality games. Coming from the iPhone where there were a lot of great ones.

[hogfan]

Quote: Originally Posted by Heelfan71

Internet radio does kill the battery. I love Slacker radio. I also like how you get a refund if you buy an app and don't keep it over (24 or 48 hours, can't remember). Is it like this for all paid apps ? They are really lacking in good quality games. Coming from the iPhone where there were a lot of great ones.

Try out Tower Raiders defense. (love this one)
A lot people like Bonsai Blast, too.

[ScoobySnax]

Quote: Originally Posted by Heelfan71

Internet radio does kill the battery. I love Slacker radio. I also like how you get a refund if you buy an app and don't keep it over (24 or 48 hours, can't remember). Is it like this for all paid apps ? They are really lacking in good quality games. Coming from the iPhone where there were a lot of great ones.

Yes, you can get a refund on all paid apps if you cancel within 24hrs.