Really bad battery life. (Can get an hour out of the phone.)

[Guest Samuel Dinnadge]

I have the ZTE Blade and ever since i bought the phone i've had bad battery life.

I'm always on 2G and data is turned off when using it and wifi is never on, unless using it.

Screen brightness is always very low too.

Any help in improving battery life?

[Guest targetbsp]

If you can really only get an hour out of it then frankly its faulty!

[Guest ColdEmbrace]

If you can really only get an hour out of it then frankly its faulty!

Agreed, you need a new battery or a new phone

[Guest Fou-lu]

If you just bought it return it and they will switch for a new one, 1hr is faulty as hell.

[Guest chealsearock]

I have the ZTE Blade and ever since i bought the phone i've had bad battery life.

I'm always on 2G and data is turned off when using it and wifi is never on, unless using it.

Screen brightness is always very low too.

Any help in improving battery life?

JUST 1 HOUR? That's faulty man... get yourself a new blade (ask orange to replace it), but dont get a new battery - why miss a shiny new blade for free?

[Guest Azurren]

Mmmm

Even if you were running the CPU at max, screen brightness on full streaming video over 3g while logging your location over gps the device should still last about 3hours

1 hour is defiantly faulty.. Either that or you recalibrated the battery on about 20% :)

In which case it maybe worth trying the re-calibration: http://android.modaco.com/content/zte-blad...bration-protip/

Edited April 22, 2011 by Azurren

[Guest Samuel Dinnadge]

I have the phone since December. I've always had the problem. Can i change it?

[Guest Azurren]

I have the phone since December. I've always had the problem. Can i change it?

Should be able to..

So what, has it just been kept in a draw for 5months? 1hour battery life would only make it useful as an internet dongle

[Guest Samuel Dinnadge]

Mmmm

Even if you were running the CPU at max, screen brightness on full streaming video over 3g while logging your location over gps the device should still last about 3hours

1 hour is defiantly faulty.. Either that or you recalibrated the battery on about 20% :)

In which case it maybe worth trying the re-calibration: http://android.modaco.com/content/zte-blad...bration-protip/

I've tried recalabrating too!

[Guest Samuel Dinnadge]

Should be able to..

So what, has it just been kept in a draw for 5months? 1hour battery life would only make it useful as an internet dongle

I've had another phone, but i'd use the San Fran for a few things.

I'll call Orange in the morning.

[Guest Android2011]

Lol there is obviously some thing not right ! Phone orange up and ask for a replacement as you have got your 12 month warranty! Unlike me there is nothing I can do with my Blades battery as I voided the warranty by dropping it in the Bath!

[Guest ColdEmbrace]

Lol there is obviously some thing not right ! Phone orange up and ask for a replacement as you have got your 12 month warranty! Unlike me there is nothing I can do with my Blades battery as I voided the warranty by dropping it in the Bath!

If it was in less that a minute quick strip and a container of rice would be an emergency dry out kit. Leave it for 24 hours and it might be recoverable.

[Guest Samuel Dinnadge]

I got my phone from Argos, can i get a replacement or a new battery?

[Guest glossywhite]

I got my phone from Argos, can i get a replacement or a new battery?

Argos will replace it for you, as it is faulty. However, be persistent (not rude) and stand your ground, should they become obstinate and unhelpful (unlikely, but possible). Make sure to return everything, including SIM, wall charger & USB cable too.

[Guest Magnets]

Argos are usually really good with returns, just say that it's faulty and you would like a replacement. They won't just swap the battery, they'll swap everything.

It's within 6 months of purchase, so you're entitled to a replacement (or refund). The fault is assumed to have been there since you bought it, if you want more info go look up the Sale of goods act.