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Ok I looked through other battery posts and couldnt find an answer for exactly what I was asking........when u unbox a phone for the first time what is the proper way of charging it so u can get the best charge and battery life out of your device?!?!! I've heard ppl say don't use the phone at all keep it off and let it charge all the way the first time and I've also heard people say drain the battery completely before charging the first time....
 
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The proper way is let it charge completely then leave it on charge for a few hours or so after it says it's completed. Then once charged, let it run out completely before doing it again.

Once should be enough, but for the first couple of charges continue to charge/discharge in that fashion. After that, you can charge how you like.
 
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El Presidente said:
The proper way is let it charge completely then leave it on charge for a few hours or so after it says it's completed. Then once charged, let it run out completely before doing it again.

Once should be enough, but for the first couple of charges continue to charge/discharge in that fashion. After that, you can charge how you like.
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I thought we don't need to do this with Li-Ion batteries and condition it as they don't have 'memory' that a Nickel Cadmium need.

Memory Effect
When you recharge a battery without fully discharging it, a temporary loss of cell capacity can occur. This is the dreaded "memory effect" that has haunted NiCd batteries. The cadmium crystallizes, thus reducing the area exposed to the electrolyte. Lowered performance results. The lithium-ion battery displays no memory effect.

Read more: Lithium Ion Vs. Nickel Cadmium Batteries | eHow.com Lithium Ion Vs. Nickel Cadmium Batteries | eHow.com
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Maintenance
Fully discharge the nickel-cadmium battery before recharging. A full discharge, remember, is not bringing it to zero volts, but to the 1-volt level. The lithium-ion battery does not need periodic discharge. Prime (slow-charge) new NiCd batteries. Li-ion batteries do not need to be primed before use. Store unused batteries in a cool, dry place. If you are putting away the batteries, partially charge them, and fully charge before use.



Read more: Lithium Ion Vs. Nickel Cadmium Batteries | eHow.com Lithium Ion Vs. Nickel Cadmium Batteries | eHow.com
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m.vasquez009 said:
Ok I looked through other battery posts and couldnt find an answer for exactly what I was asking........when u unbox a phone for the first time what is the proper way of charging it so u can get the best charge and battery life out of your device?!?!! I've heard ppl say don't use the phone at all keep it off and let it charge all the way the first time and I've also heard people say drain the battery completely before charging the first time....
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As always, consider the source.

Read up on Li ion care & feeding. You don't want to fully drain Li ion cells.
 
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cds0699 said:
I'm far too undisciplined to not use my brand new phone when I get it to let it sit and charge :(
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Yeah all this battery stuff is mumbo to me...from what ive noticed across many android phones is you can charge em however you want. The only thing I dont do is leave em on the charger longer than needed(like keeping it constantly on the charger so it'll be full when I leave)
 
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MyNamesTooLong said:
Yeah all this battery stuff is mumbo to me...from what ive noticed across many android phones is you can charge em however you want. The only thing I dont do is leave em on the charger longer than needed(like keeping it constantly on the charger so it'll be full when I leave)
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Many rechargeable devices will disconnect themselves from the charge voltage when they sense the battery is at maximum capacity. They then will run exclusively from the batter until they reach a certain threshold. My Nexus 1 will discharge to 89% before allowing the charge voltage to the battery. If I leave it plugged in, it basically cycles itself from 90% to 100% until I unplug it.
 
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