Battery dies even while charging

**Curb71** · #1 (**permalink**) 05-25-2009, 05:12 AM

I was on a call and the battery was low so I plugged it into the wall and continued the call and a few minutes later my phone died. I turned it back on and noticed the battery was as low as it could be. I called her back and a few minutes later it died again. This happened over and over for a few times till I gave up talking.

I also noticed this new icon I have never seen before (see pic 1) which kept popping up. Its the clock like icon at the top right. when I click it it shows this message (see pic 2).

Anyone know why my phone uses more battery making a phone call with the screen off then it receives from being plugged into the wall with the OEM charger? Or if the clock icon is in anyway related to my battery problem?

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Konfuzion · #2 (**permalink**) 05-25-2009, 10:05 AM

I dont know anything about the clock, but I would try pulling the battery out for a few mins then charge and see how you do.

**Biker1** · #3 (**permalink**) 05-25-2009, 10:29 AM

The battery may get so low that while talking it may not be able to accept a charge. I know if my battery is critical, and I plug it in while using data, the battery charge input will be less than the juice it is using for data and the pop up will appear stating the phone will shut off in 10 seconds. Also the battery may be hot enough not to accept a charge. As for the clock, I have seen the pop up on mine but have forgotten if the clock icon shows across the top. I will have to take notice next time.

**MightyMike** · #4 (**permalink**) 05-25-2009, 11:07 AM

Ummm... Isn't it a phone wide glitch that the phone doesn't charge while on a call?

That was one of the issues raised when the phone was first released.

The diamond doesn't charge while on a call.

**Biker1** · #5 (**permalink**) 05-25-2009, 12:13 PM

My Diamond charges while on a call, I'm pretty sure

the7thson · #6 (**permalink**) 05-25-2009, 02:16 PM

This is a known issue. Your Diamond is charging while plugged in but your discharge rate is greater than the charge rate when you're on call. Just plain sucks, but nothing you can do about it.

About your icon - your ear pushed on to the digital clock and changed it to analog. Just hold the clock down and u can change it back to digital.

Hope this helps.

**tobeychris** · #7 (**permalink**) 05-25-2009, 03:43 PM

Mike is wrong, the7thson is right.

the7thson · #8 (**permalink**) 05-25-2009, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tobeychris

Mike is wrong, the7thson is right.

Although the7thson will forever be in Mike's debt since he's been running Mike's roms for a long long time

toenail · #9 (**permalink**) 05-25-2009, 07:14 PM

when you say you plugged into the wall are you using the original charger or one of those aftermarket usb chargers.. i was using one of those cheap bastards that would charge my ipod, but when it came to my phone it would say it was charging but would would die about 2 hrs into howard stern (i stream that ridiculously awesome show while im at work) but when i would use my original charger i could listen to howard stern and afterwards kfi tech guy for around 8hrs straight without any issues, and on top of that after unpugging it to head home i would have a fully charge phone..

**MrObvious** · #10 (**permalink**) 05-25-2009, 08:05 PM

It depends on how many milliamps your charger is pulling to your phone. If you are getting above 600mA you should be able to charge it up while on the phone and using it. Most ROMs use no2's fastcharge drivers.