TP2 Battery Life Equal to TP1??

mjodotcom · #1 (**permalink**) 10-19-2009, 08:28 PM

Hey all, I seem to read conflicting reports as to whether or not the battery on the TP2 lasts longer than the TP1. From what I can tell, I still barely make it through a full work day on this puppy (from like 8AM to 9PM, with push exchange email on, wifi off, some surfing - but minimal calls). Anyone else getting similar results? Any suggestions on some ways to improve this? Thanks!

rawdikrik · #2 (**permalink**) 10-19-2009, 08:30 PM

Nope. Considering im running the stock rom and play with my phone ALL THE TIME, its lasting well thru the day. Id have to say almost a good 2 days with texts and programs and stuff.

I dont talk on it as much as others do though...

Edwood · #3 (**permalink**) 10-19-2009, 08:32 PM

I have both TP1 and TP2. The TP2 definitely has better battery life.

mjodotcom · #4 (**permalink**) 10-19-2009, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by rawdikrik

Nope. Considering im running the stock rom and play with my phone ALL THE TIME, its lasting well thru the day. Id have to say almost a good 2 days with texts and programs and stuff.

I dont talk on it as much as others do though...

Hrm, perhaps I got a faulty battery? Do you have any additional tweaks on your phone?

goldenu · #5 (**permalink**) 10-19-2009, 08:33 PM

I'm only recharging every other day: new wifi chip is *great* on power when not being actively used. I have noticed that programs that run the screen constantly will pull the battery down a good deal faster (I use it as an e-reader), but overall this thing has a vastly better battery life than my TP1. The wife is now using the TP1 and is *furious* about the short battery life compared to her old Tilt.

As for updates, I just ran Goodthings2life's TP2 package and made some visual changes...box stock otherwise.

Edwood · #6 (**permalink**) 10-19-2009, 08:36 PM

Oh, yeah. I'm also using Goodthings2life's Clean up Cab

mjodotcom · #7 (**permalink**) 10-19-2009, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Edwood

Oh, yeah. I'm also using Goodthings2life's Clean up Cab

I would think installing that CAB wouldn't add like 2X to my battery life though...=X Maybe because I am not using WiFi enough or at all =P

Priest · #8 (**permalink**) 10-19-2009, 08:41 PM

I have to agree with rawdikrik. My normal daily use with my TP2 is several phone calls, twitter, mobile browsing, and push mail. It'll last easily a full day and I'm sure I wouldn't have a problem going 2 days even. My TP1 though, would last a mere few hours. I'd barely make it half a day.

nonstop · #9 (**permalink**) 10-19-2009, 08:48 PM

I concur. At first I wasn't sure but now that I've used it a week it definitely lasts longer than my TP1. You can still kill the TP2 in a day of heavy usage but moderate usage it will last the day no problem.

One nice thing is the battery application in settings has an information tab with usage stats. Today has been light usage for me, 13.2 hours of standby 1.3 hours of usage (text and internet) and the battery is at 70%. Default settings with wifi off bluetooth on.

i360 · #10 (**permalink**) 10-19-2009, 09:12 PM

It has much better battery life then my previous Touch pro.
My TP was a torch after very minimal use.

Overall a much much better phone that's everything the TP wasn't.