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Just a tip for anyone that reads the whole thread before installing the new ROM for Sprint Apaches, unlike Jeff's first clean & simple 3.5 pre-release ROM, this one wipes out eveything in the Extended ROM (not just the .CAB files, but also program previously installed there) - I guess because the .CAB files are no longer needed as they are built into the ROM.
My problem is that I don't remember what programs I installed to the Extended ROM versus main memory - oh well - at least the new Sprint Backup orgram works so I did not have to reinstall everything else. Eventually I will figure out what was isntalled there when they don't work. So if you plan to restore from the clever new Sprint Backup designed to account for changes/upgrades in the ROMS, rather than reinstalling, you should make a backup of the programs installed to the Extended ROM. However, having to reinstall a few programs is a small price to pay for such a fantastic new ROM - Thanks, Jeff! On another issue - the soft key assignments to "Web" and "Running Programs" rather than Contacts" and "Messaging", I have not tried the registry fixes described above, but Tweak UI also allows you to change the soft key assignments. 
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Hello everyone. I am noob and have just bought a used Apache from ebay. I absolutely love the phone specially after installing the "JEFF SPEED DEMON ROM" ( Clean and simple) I do have a question for all you gurus. The Unit I got is a real battery hog. The guy I bought it from said it was an old battery so I bought a new one. But both batteries give me about 1 hr of talk time from fully charged to 10%. The phone is okay in every mode except when I make or receive calls. The phone during calls gets hot quickly and each 5-10 minute call eats anywhere from 10-30% battery.
Do you think its defective? I also remember reading somewhere that the 2.2 rom caused the battery life to go way down. Please advise. Also would like to know if reducing clocking speed will help. I am a power phone user and because of work have at least 10-15 calls a day and can not go on like this. Any advise and help is much appreciated.
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No clue about the battery. Lithium batteries do lose capacity over time so it makes perfect sense the original battery would behave as you describe. However if a fresh, new battery does not solve the problem, I'd suspect the device itself, likely a short somewhere.
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tcbusch,
It definitely sounds like a defective unit or battery. I don't believe there are any battery issues with the new ROMs. If you are constantly running wifi, Bluetooth and Web programs, such as instant messenger or push email (especially if you are not in a good signal EVDO area) which would drain the battery) then possibly this might account for your problem. There are threads here on battery problems and programs to monitor battery drain.
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I think I'm getting better battery life; so far, after a day at the airport, I have 60% left instead of 40%. I think the new rom shuts off better and saves power. Be sure to use the 'running' softkey (thanks Jeff, I like it-I used to have to link to this) and turn off running programs when not in use and turn off push email.
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