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Galaxy S3 Battery issues
Posted on 6/21/14 at 12:41 pm
Posted on 6/21/14 at 12:41 pm
I got my SG3 about 18 months ago. Recently I've noticed it's taking it quite a while to charge on the wall charger, but battery life has been consistent until today.
I took my phone off the charger at 945am this morning with 100% battery. In my car about 90 minutes later, I heard the dreaded low battery "bleep-bleep." Nothing was running, no nav, maps, music, I wasn't even using it (i.e., the screen was off). Any one have similar issues?
I just ordered a new battery and wall charger which will be in on Monday, but for now it's looking like it may need to stay plugged in all weekend.
I took my phone off the charger at 945am this morning with 100% battery. In my car about 90 minutes later, I heard the dreaded low battery "bleep-bleep." Nothing was running, no nav, maps, music, I wasn't even using it (i.e., the screen was off). Any one have similar issues?
I just ordered a new battery and wall charger which will be in on Monday, but for now it's looking like it may need to stay plugged in all weekend.
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Posted on 6/21/14 at 12:49 pm to ibldprplgld
Install cyanogen mod 11 (it's an easy install where you just click buttons). Your battery life will be exponentially better. It pulls off all Samsung bloatware and TouchWiz. Additionally, it gives you the ability to turn off cellular data from the quick settings bar. You will still get calls and texts and can turn it on occasionally to check email or play stuff like Words with Friends. It gave my S3 a new lease on life. I was having battery issues and was ready to get rid of the phone.
Posted on 6/21/14 at 1:03 pm to DevilDawgTiger
So after installing this, it runs android os with nothing else that carriers and samsung puts on it??
Posted on 6/21/14 at 1:16 pm to ibldprplgld
I bought my S3 in Oct. 2012 and I have the same problems. I think the charging port is messed up, but don't want to take it apart. I might try the mod install.
Posted on 6/21/14 at 1:19 pm to ibldprplgld
It's runs the Cyanogen system which I believe is very close to stock android (I've never had a pure Android phone). The only two issues I've had are as follows:
1. I had to download an aftermarket camera app (Camera MX) as the stock one didn't work; and
2. Sometimes a phone call is garbled. Turning the phone off and on fixes it.
Otherwise, cyanogen is much smoother and faster. Battery life is much better. I paired it with Nova Launcher, but Cyanogen's Launcher (Trebuchet) is good too.
It is a root of the phone, so there is some risk, but I believe it is minimal.
1. I had to download an aftermarket camera app (Camera MX) as the stock one didn't work; and
2. Sometimes a phone call is garbled. Turning the phone off and on fixes it.
Otherwise, cyanogen is much smoother and faster. Battery life is much better. I paired it with Nova Launcher, but Cyanogen's Launcher (Trebuchet) is good too.
It is a root of the phone, so there is some risk, but I believe it is minimal.
Posted on 6/21/14 at 1:20 pm to LSUSUPERSTAR
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LSUSUPERSTAR
I looked, but I'm not sure I want to root mine. I ordered a new charger and micro usb and battery. I'll post on monday to let you know which one is the problem.
My micro usb does have a fair amount of wiggle when it's plugged into the phone. This may be a port problem for me.
Posted on 6/21/14 at 1:27 pm to ibldprplgld
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I ordered a new charger and micro usb
I did the same thing with no avail. My old charger from a previous phone won't charge my S3, but work on my wife's Kindle Fire. This is what leads me to believe the problem is with the charging port. My phone is already rooted so I might try the cyanogenmod. Let me know if the new stuff works and I will let you know if I do install the mod.
Posted on 6/21/14 at 2:24 pm to DevilDawgTiger
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Install cyanogen mod 11 (it's an easy install where you just click buttons).
Does this work for the verizon S3(SCH I535)?
I tried the cyanogenmod installer app and it said it was not compatible with my device.
I don'd mind rooting, but everything I've read for the verizon model with the 4.3 update said you will trip Knox or whatever it's called.
If someone has a step by step method that worked for them, please post it.
Posted on 6/21/14 at 2:39 pm to ibldprplgld
common.
Buy a new battery from Amazon.
Buy a new battery from Amazon.
Posted on 6/21/14 at 2:42 pm to ibldprplgld
I went and bought an old style charger from walmart, just one piece not the wall plug and micro usb cable, and it charges my phone super fast. I was having the same problem with my s3 until I found this charger.
I even have a brand new battery for it sitting right beside me because I was about to replace it when I found this charger.
I even have a brand new battery for it sitting right beside me because I was about to replace it when I found this charger.
Posted on 6/21/14 at 4:18 pm to NEWBIE
No idea. I'm on the AT&T version (SGH I747). When I tried Cyanogen, I didn't have any issues.
Posted on 6/25/14 at 11:37 pm to LSUSUPERSTAR
I replaced both the battery and charger. Huge difference. I didn't realize how shot my battery was (I'd be down to 50% battery by lunchtime with light-moderate use with all the Bluetooth, wifi, etc. off and power saving mode on) and requiring 5+ hours to charge. For two days now with the new battery I've gotten home at night with ~70% battery left.
If you're having battery issues, get a new one...that's a huge perk to the galaxy phones...you can replace the batteries with minimal cost and hassle. Hope this helps some people.
If you're having battery issues, get a new one...that's a huge perk to the galaxy phones...you can replace the batteries with minimal cost and hassle. Hope this helps some people.
Posted on 6/26/14 at 7:42 am to ibldprplgld
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For two days now with the new battery I've gotten home at night with ~70% battery left.
What brand battery did you get?
Posted on 6/26/14 at 8:54 am to ibldprplgld
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I replaced both the battery and charger. Huge difference. I didn't realize how shot my battery was (I'd be down to 50% battery by lunchtime with light-moderate use with all the Bluetooth, wifi, etc. off and power saving mode on) and requiring 5+ hours to charge. For two days now with the new battery I've gotten home at night with ~70% battery left.
Did you buy battery off amazon?
Posted on 6/26/14 at 11:45 am to ibldprplgld
Could you link the battery that you bought?
Posted on 6/26/14 at 1:04 pm to LSUSUPERSTAR
It's just the basic samsung battery with NFC off amazon. LINK
Posted on 6/26/14 at 6:44 pm to ibldprplgld
Is this the specific one because it has some bad reviews.
Posted on 6/28/14 at 1:55 am to LSUSUPERSTAR
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Is this the specific one because it has some bad reviews.
That's the exact one I got. I took my phone off the charger at 630am Friday morning worked all day and I'm just now getting home with 40% charge left on it. I didn't charge it at all during the day.
Posted on 6/28/14 at 8:14 am to ibldprplgld
I will give it a try and report back.
Posted on 6/28/14 at 8:30 am to DevilDawgTiger
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Install cyanogen mod 11 (it's an easy install where you just click buttons). Your battery life will be exponentially better. It pulls off all Samsung bloatware and TouchWiz. Additionally, it gives you the ability to turn off cellular data from the quick settings bar. You will still get calls and texts and can turn it on occasionally to check email or play stuff like Words with Friends. It gave my S3 a new lease on life. I was having battery issues and was ready to get rid of the phone.
Do I need to save all my pictures offline before doing this?
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