[racer1000r]

Originally Posted by drnick5

thanks for the reply. I'll give the bump charging a shot... my problem is I usually get up, grab my phone off the charger and head out the door...so I don't get much of a chance.... i could try bump charging once i get to work...

are there any drawbacks to using the SBC kernel? I've never flashed a kernel before... is it basically the same process as flashing the rom itself?

Here's an excellent article that explains everything about bump charging, and why it works. Check it out:

Your Battery Gauge Is Lying To You: Everything You Need To Know About Bump Charging And Inconsistent Battery Drain | Android News, Reviews, Apps, Games, Phones, Tablets, Tips, Mods, Videos, Tutorials - Android Police