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russell1256

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Sep 1, 2010
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My battery does not last half a day. I'm running 4.2.1 on an early 3G model. brightness set at 50%, bluetooth off, 5 min auto-lock, email fetch off, notifications off. Any ideas or thoughts?

Russell
 

Christian 5G

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Turn off wi fi, that's best
 

atlanticza

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The Last Word on Battery Longevity in Gadgets

An interesting read from Popular Mechanics:

The Last Word on Battery Longevity in Gadgets
Where's the battery-extending truth in the mix of myths, speculation and red herrings? Yes, there is (some) actual scientific research that is all too often ignored. Here is how to make your electronic devices actually last longer.
 
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