Hi everyone, Im new here and happy to be part of the community!
I got my Galaxy S2 a few days ago and I have a few questions about the battery life of the phone.
After I downloaded the application Angry Birds and played it for a few hours (that game is addictive!), the battery only lasted 3-4 hours, not to mention that there was a heating problem. I had allowed the battery to empty completely before the second recharge and so the battery was almost full when I started playing. I was wondering if this is normal for such a phone, as in that it doesn't do well when playing games? This is the first time I own a phone like this (no iphone ever, so nothing to compare to), so I don't know what to expect from it and its battery life.
When its being used for downloading apps or just net-browsing, it seems to go for about 8-12 hours, but not sure. I'll be testing it some more while checking out the clock in the next few days, but all I know is that the battery life when playing games is in my opinion NOT good and such a phone should be capable of more.
Im on Android 2.3.3 and no signs of updates.
I have heard 2.3.4 is available to some users, but does it fix the battery problems? Should I be getting the update and if I should, why isn't Kies informing me about the new update?
Extra question: How is the picture quality for all of you? When Im outdoors the quality seems pretty good, but when inside (even when pics are taken in good lighting) the pictures are incredibly grainy and "hazy." Normal too?
Oh, does the opening screen have some odd vertical stripey appearance to it? I have tried various pictures (hi&low quality) and its noticeable in all images. I have a "gallery-app" in my home screen and the stripey appearance in the pictures being shown there is also noticeable. Once again, since this is the first time I own a phone like this, is this normal?
Thanks again,
Kathy (No, Im not looking for Heathcliff - OR Am I? )
I got my Galaxy S2 a few days ago and I have a few questions about the battery life of the phone.
After I downloaded the application Angry Birds and played it for a few hours (that game is addictive!), the battery only lasted 3-4 hours, not to mention that there was a heating problem. I had allowed the battery to empty completely before the second recharge and so the battery was almost full when I started playing. I was wondering if this is normal for such a phone, as in that it doesn't do well when playing games? This is the first time I own a phone like this (no iphone ever, so nothing to compare to), so I don't know what to expect from it and its battery life.
When its being used for downloading apps or just net-browsing, it seems to go for about 8-12 hours, but not sure. I'll be testing it some more while checking out the clock in the next few days, but all I know is that the battery life when playing games is in my opinion NOT good and such a phone should be capable of more.
Im on Android 2.3.3 and no signs of updates.
I have heard 2.3.4 is available to some users, but does it fix the battery problems? Should I be getting the update and if I should, why isn't Kies informing me about the new update?
Extra question: How is the picture quality for all of you? When Im outdoors the quality seems pretty good, but when inside (even when pics are taken in good lighting) the pictures are incredibly grainy and "hazy." Normal too?
Oh, does the opening screen have some odd vertical stripey appearance to it? I have tried various pictures (hi&low quality) and its noticeable in all images. I have a "gallery-app" in my home screen and the stripey appearance in the pictures being shown there is also noticeable. Once again, since this is the first time I own a phone like this, is this normal?
Thanks again,
Kathy (No, Im not looking for Heathcliff - OR Am I? )