battery problem....wont charge if 0%

[m2rvh]

ok, on my xda mini s, if i plug the charger in at 2% to 99% it charges fine

but, i let the battery go so dead that it wont charge. so i bought another one and it did the same

is there a software fix for this? can i charge the batteries another way? both are only 6 weeks old and charge fine in my mates mini s (one of the first ones) mine is only 6 weeks old

its now getting very annoying

thanks

[calouro]

What are you running? G3 or G4, IPL/SPL, ROM version??

[m2rvh]

hi mate


ipl 2.21.001
spl 2.21.001
gsm 0.2.07.10
os 2.21.4.1

so just to clarify, I think there needs to be a tiny amount of power the the device to power it enough to recognise the charger is plugged in

i have 2 batteries with 0% energy - none will charge. The 3rd battery charges fine if more then 1% is left before I stick the charger in

thanks

[fb401]

Actually my boss had the same problem with his 8125. He was running wi-fi & music and it killed the battery all the way dead. I don't think there's a fix. He had to buy a new battery.

[mfrazzz]

Read this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=1206238&postcount=9

[calouro]

Looks like mfrazzz has the answer!

[mafioso617]

wow, ok i am a nuby and you might not like the solution but, every time my battery runs out completely and i cant charge it, disconnect the charger trust me on this one, lick the top of the charger connect it back and at first it will show a red light leave it there for about 4 minutes, then disconnect it and connect it back and your battery will start chargin again. trust me on this one ive done it like 4 times.

[calouro]

wow, ok i am a nuby and you might not like the solution but, every time my battery runs out completely and i cant charge it, disconnect the charger trust me on this one, lick the top of the charger connect it back and at first it will show a red light leave it there for about 4 minutes, then disconnect it and connect it back and your battery will start chargin again. trust me on this one ive done it like 4 times.

Dude!! I just have to ask...

HOW DID YOU FIGURE THAT OUT??? :D I mean, where you just sitting around thinking... Hmmm... I think I'll lick the top and stick it in.. hummm... I guess I'll leave it in for about 2 min... no... 3 min... oooo I think 4 min would be perfect.. then I'll unplug it and ummm... plug it back in!! Oh yeah!! That will do it!!! :D

Just kidding around!!!

[m2rvh]

wow, amazing stuff thanks

can i get an external charger/docker for the batteries?

do ALL these devices have the same problem or just the newer ones? my old one didnt do it (unless it still had some power in it)

Thanks

[BBowermaster]

There is both a battery charger that you stick your battery in and a cradle that charges both your Wizard and also has a slot for a second battery. I couldn't find the single battery charger, but the dock can be found by searching for 8125 twin cradle.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Twin-Desktop-Cradle-Charger-for-HTC-Cingular-8125_W0QQitemZ120106724351QQihZ002QQcategoryZ15037 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[m2rvh]

Read this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=1206238&postcount=9



hi mate,

my battery does not have any markings to say + and -

do you know which is which?

thanks

[mfrazzz]

my battery does not have any markings to say + and -

Ok, on my 8125 with the battery oriented exactly how it sits in the phone, the + is the top most contact and the - is the bottom most contact.

[mfrazzz]

Here's a pic of a battery I found and you can just make out the + (red) / - (black) on the pic.
http://www.boxwave.com/images_bw/products/stdcapacitybattery/battstd_imate_kjam_main.jpg

[b.mann]

im not trying to ruin this great party, but were you trying to charge your MDA with the USB cord after you drained it? cuz u have to charge by A/C....

ohh and that licking thing....it works with AA batteries, 'cept you put them under your armpits for a few minutes :P