WiFi basically connects to the router inside a house, cafe, book store, etc and allows for faster downloads than 3G will give you. It is however, more strenuous on the battery than 3/4G is.

Idk about those batteries in particular, but I know you can find batteries that last longer that don't require the larger back. Two other options are to buy a second battery (same size that's in the Evo) and switching them when one gets low; or do what I did and buy a solar powered device you plug into the phone that you can use and recharge when you are out.

I have a list of apps on Facebook, but the general ones are task killer, sleep silencer, missed call, and angry birds.

 

Hi All, Looking for a newbie guide for optimizing your android phone.. Anyone have any links?

Thanks,

Sean

 

Btw, the name of the device I have is the Mono-i by Solio. It also comes in two larger versions.
Also, here's the link to the list of other apps. Login | Facebook
If it won't let you view, just add me. My username is the same as here.

And you are welcome.

 

I'm sorry, I made a huge mistake. I meant that WiFi is More strenuous on the battery than 3/4G is.
I fixed the post above so as not to confuse others.

 

You were right the first time

The opposite is actually true. When connected to wifi 3g 4g is turned off and
Wifi is less strenuous on the battery.

Now it has been said that having wifi on with no wifi connection will cause excess drain

 

Correct, WIFI will be less strenuous on the battery.

 

Um, Where exactly are you getting these "facts"? Because you know, Personal Experience doesn't count for anything right?
When I have 4G on, my phone can last 10+ hours. When its on WiFi, it only lasts about 5. So why don't you take some time to think before you interrupt someone else trying to help out a first time user, hmm?

 

I have always heard that using wifi is better for longer battery life too. Never tested it but its been said in the Apple and Palm forums too as I have an iPhone and Palm Pre besides my EVO.

 

It's been well documented. If you need further links feel free to pm me and I will gladly supply you some links on multiple forums. What you list is definitely not the normal behavior...that doesn't mean you aren't experiencing it...it's just not typical. So, just as you said, each user's results may be different. There are definitely more that report the exact opposite of what you stated. In those cases 4g drains the battery significantly faster than wifi. Now, if you have a tower supplying 4g in your backyard...it might yield different results. I have a difficult time understanding your last post....it's almost as if your personal experiences count...but others' don't.

also...a tip for multi quoting...use the small icon with the chat bubble and plus sign first..then click "quote" for the last member you wish to quote. it will work much cleaner than whatever happened in that post lol

 

I already know how to quote, thanks.

 

was only a tip...your quotes above were all mangled until you fixed them

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