Poor Battery Life, System Crashes and Battery Cases

[Quaddy]

hehe, title says it all

am after a cradle to charge n sync my s620, but they dont specify whether it will fit in whilst using the larger capacity battery and backing.

as this is how i use mine all the time, sadly.

any big battery users with a desktop cradle? :p

[beartard]

I've yet to see one for the excalibur that will take a big battery on the phone. There are some dual chargers that will take a high-capacity battery in the back, while the phone is on the cradle with a standard battery installed.

And most cradles for this phone are a pain unless you remove the rubber cover over the USB port entirely.

[sc3213]

bought one off of ebay syncs and charges big battery also purchased from ebay and phone simultaneously

[Quaddy]

bought one off of ebay syncs and charges big battery also purchased from ebay and phone simultaneously

can you clarify this post please :)

does the cradle you bought charge the big battery whilst it is attached to the phone with the cover on?

i am not interested in one which can charge seperately, but only when attached to the phone.

if so, do you have the sellers name?/link?

thanks.

And most cradles for this phone are a pain unless you remove the rubber cover over the USB port entirely

ahh thats true, didnt think about that!

[sc3213]

No The One I Bought From Ebay Takes A Regular Battery In The Slot While An Extended Battery Can Be Charged On The Back Sorry Just Trying To Be Of Help

[PsychoPops]

Does anyone know a good case for the dash with extended battery?

[outerdepth]

I don't know either, but if you or anyone finds one, please let me know, I've searched ebay and the web extensively with no luck. AAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!
:(

[PsychoPops]

I don't know either, but if you or anyone finds one, please let me know, I've searched ebay and the web extensively with no luck. AAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!
:(

well I did find this one http://www.htcdepot.com/mobo-wallet-organizer-case/4A145A315.htm but seems a little expensive and not sure I care for the wallet feature.

[GJSmith3rd]

I have an iKross USB docking cradle that charges the regular battery in the Dash and can charge a second extended or regualr battery in the rear. It is perfect for internet connection sharing with a notebook PC. I got it from Bargaincell http://www.bargaincell.com/product_16598_1781.html

[tracker00]

I read a lot of threads and i cant understand what its the problem.

Yesterday i installed the Kavana 080408 rom before that my battery duration was 24 hrs and now are about of 7 or 8 hours.

Im so confused, im desperate, somebody can post earlier rom without the drain battery problem.

Sorry for my bad english but i need you help

[Mikey]

when did you read the threads about the battery drainage?

[tracker00]

today but i understand a lot of words jeje, but what is the solution for my problem. My english is a little problem :confused:

[tracker00]

I applied a downgrade to RUU_Excalibur_WM61_Kavana_Rickys_080330 v7 but i dont know if this solve my problem.

[nskter]

Hello friends ...

wanted them to know my problem ...

what happens to me is that I have full q S620 battery but when I will open a Java application either opera or mini mig33 connects when I turn off the cell, what clothes and battery is discharged ...

I always happens that I open the java with without the charger because ...

I even sometimes happens with WMP) =

who believe that you can be?

battery?

I hope your help, thank you!

greetings from Venezuela! ;

[johnambler41577]

Hello friends ...

wanted them to know my problem ...

what happens to me is that I have full q S620 battery but when I will open a Java application either opera or mini mig33 connects when I turn off the cell, what clothes and battery is discharged ...

I always happens that I open the java with without the charger because ...

I even sometimes happens with WMP) =

who believe that you can be?

battery?

I hope your help, thank you!

greetings from Venezuela! ;

What exactly are you trying to say? I take it you are having a battery problem?

[pudgedaddy]

If i'm understanding you correct, this is most likely a battery problem. Battery issues have been discussed several times on this forum. If you are running battery intense programs such as PIE, WI-FI, any media player, etc.... and your battery dies all of a suddem then most likely its a faulty battery. The battery will normall stay on when not doing anyting battery intensive, but dies when doing the aforementioned things. You may consider replacing your battery

[lukybandit]

Like pudgedaddy said, Replace your battery and all your problems will go away. E-bay for all your needs, my friend. Make sure you buy an OEM Battery or if you noticed that you use your device extensively, then get an extended battery.

OEM Battery -

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-OEM-T-mobile-HTC-Dash-S620-Battery-EXCA160-Simplo_W0QQitemZ220240195934QQihZ012QQcategoryZ203 36QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem



Extended Battery -

http://www.seidioonline.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=768

http://cgi.ebay.com/T-Mobile-HTC-Dash-OEM-Extended-Battery-Door-Cover_W0QQitemZ180248435327QQihZ008QQcategoryZ2033 6QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


Good Luck!

[ckasarabada]

Hi ,
I have the same issue- battery suddenly shows 75% and in afew mins the phone dies down on me.

Dont know how to change the ROM or should i go for the battery.

Its a good phone except for the battery issue

KC

[jdoggraz]

Hi ,
I have the same issue- battery suddenly shows 75% and in afew mins the phone dies down on me.

Dont know how to change the ROM or should i go for the battery.

Its a good phone except for the battery issue

KC

What Rom Are you using, also if you need help flashing try to pm me and I can try to help you ok.

[ckasarabada]

Hi I have used the following thread-
which has some informationm ---WM6.1 080408 Final For Excalibur WWE with English - By Kavana --
This one fixed my phone - I have upgraded the ROm available.
If that does not work I shall ping you and i can flash the phone.

the Only issues that I am encountering are
1.The key is qwerty combination with the standard one.
2.Had trouble getting the / symbol

Now I shall test the life of the battery and see.
my im ckasarabada at yaho

Thanks
KC

[ghostwheel]

I also have similar problems with wm 6.1 rick's v7. I had no such problems on wm5. I think it is somewhat suspicious if the battery failed at around the same time that I installed wm6.1. :confused:

Symptoms are as described above: short battery life. Sometimes charging takes much too short, and even though charge is at 100%, it quickly drops (notice that as far as I know, usually the symptoms of a bad battery are the opposite - charge will drain normaly to a certain point - say 30%, and then go to 0% in a few minutes) - in this case, after charging all night, charge is at 100%, but drops to 80% or 70% after a short time. On wm5 I would still be at 96% after 2 hours or so....

[ghostwheel]

Last night I charged my phone while off. It went through the whole day with light-to-medium usage, and got to only 81% !!
Recently it has been dropping from 100 to 80% in 5 minutes, so that is a big improvement. :D

Does anyone know where I can manually read the voltage level of the phone? Or a program that reads the voltage level? I'd like to see at what level the phone stops charging...

[showaco]

Do excaliburs have extended rom? I know some HTC devices with ext rom need to be flashed to an original factory tmobile rom first before flashing to a custom rom because of ext rom corruption which can cause battery symptons like these.

[PsychoPops]

Hello all got my new 2200mah extended battery a couple of days ago for 24 dollars and have to say it was a great investment. My day starts at 5:30 am and usually ends around 7:00pm and I use to have to charge my phone at the end of everyday sometimes before the end of the day. I'm a project manager/salesman for a paint company and my phone gets heavy use everyday. Now with the new battery when I get home my battery status is at 60% and I use wifi, bluetooth, play games, check email, watch movies, use sirius radio, you tube you get the idea. Also I like the extra bulk the bigger battery cover gives the phone and it fits in my dash body glove case I bought from tmobile when I bought the phone. granted its tight but it fits. Anyways just wanted to give everyone a heads up I would highly recommend this battery especially for the price. here is the link in case anyone wants it http://cgi.ebay.com/2200mAh-BATTERY-FOR-O2-XDA-Cosmo-T-Mobile-Dash-MDA-Mail_W0QQitemZ110252917249QQihZ001QQcategoryZ20336 QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1713.m153.l1262

[beartard]

As with any eBay seller, you have to be careful with that one. I ordered mine from them. They shipped the first one late, but it was the wrong battery. It took three months, many e-mails, and a dispute with eBay to get it all sorted out so I could have the right battery.

Even if you pay a little more, try to get it from a USA seller if at all possible.

[iamanalog]

I was just going to make a post about this, i wanted to know what was the best battery to get. I have a full charge in the morning, and by the time 7pm rolls around the phone is dead with very moderate use. i wasn't sure what type was the most effective battery.

[sirix3]

Can you please take pictures of what the back looks like? What does it feel like?

[hawaiirr]

I had the issue when my original battery would die the moment I turned the Wifi on and go to the web. My phone is over a year old and with very frequent use I figured that i just wore it out. So I heard the Radio Shack had an extended battery for the Dash at 1100 mAh. I just got the battery in a couple of days ago and it really does make the difference. This battery is the exact same shape and size as the original.

[Yianaki]

The 1300mah oem sized siedio.com battery lasts 5 days of moderate use. :D Calling 10-15min, going on the opera mini internets for 10min each day. Or on the other hand gets 3 hours listening to edge internet radio straight. Ive had my dash for over a year and the battery was starting to let me down but not anymore. I hear there is a slightly bigger 1500mah battery, anyone have that?

[beartard]

Bad pics and my phone is super dirty. But here you go. I think this is either a 2200mAh or 2400. Not sure. Some mid-capacity batteries will actually still fit under the original door.

[PsychoPops]

I have to agree with beartard you must be careful with anything you buy off ebay always check the sellers feedback before purchasing. I had a great experience with this seller got exactly what was posted and it came in the time frame I was told it would (5-7 days). Thanks for posting the pics. That is exactly how my phone looks minus the case. As far as feel I like how the phone feels much better then before. The phone felt dainty before and I actually dropped it a few times because of this now it has some bulk to it and feels more comfortable in my hand. Again I use my phone non stop all day long. I am on my phone more than Im off it and I absolutely love this phone now. I almost returned it then I found this forum and flashed to kavanas 6.1 rom did some customizing for what my needs were the only thing left for me was the horrible battery time I was getting with the phone. Now all is good and would not give up my Dash. Now tmobile is implementing 3G so I see a phone upgrade coming in the near future once tmobile gets a phone that can do what my Dash does and supports 3G. Anyways didnt mean to start a long discussion just wanted to share what my experience with this battery was cause i know the battery with the dash is an issue and for 24 bucks I took my chances and it paid off.

[ghostwheel]

I'm still trying to track down the battery problems I'm having lately (after having switched to wm6.1) (and while waiting for my new battery to arrive....)
I tried using acbTaskMan and acbPowerMeter. Both measure something, and report it in mA and are consistent with one another. However, what they measure doesn't seem to make sense...
Power use seems to respond strangely to my actions. Turning GPRS off has no consequences, though sometimes turning it on increases usage. Wireless sometimes increase power usage, sometimes not. LowLight seems to have no effect whatsoever.

Does anyone have experience with these programs? Can I trust what they say? Are there other programs that work better on the s620?
My next step would be to measure power with a meter directly at the battery.... :eek: did anyone ever try this?

[NRGZ28]

Using an amp meter hooked up directly in series with the battery would definitely be your best bet. I believe the info you see is the info as reported by the OS, so it is what it is.... :cool:

[beartard]

Everything around here starts a long discussion, man. Thanks for posting your review. A higher-capacity battery is definitely a good thing. I agree, too, on the extra heft and depth it gives to the phone that makes it easier to hold on to.

[jdoggraz]

Everything around here starts a long discussion, man. Thanks for posting your review. A higher-capacity battery is definitely a good thing. I agree, too, on the extra heft and depth it gives to the phone that makes it easier to hold on to.

But the added bulk makes the phone look really ugly though.

[beartard]

I was never out to impress anyone with my phone's looks, though. ;)

[PsychoPops]

I actually dont even notice a difference in looks because I have my phone in a body glove case and it looks the same as before.

[Yianaki]

But the added bulk makes the phone look really ugly though.

Which is why someone like me would want the seidio 1300 exactly OEM sized battery. 33% extra life in addition to the battery being newer is nothing to laugh at.

The dash's battery would need to be replaced a lot more often compared to other things because you put it through more charge cycles. If you need to charge the dash every day or two your battery capacity will surely get worse.

[jdoggraz]

yah but it makes it harder to fit into the pocket with it being a little bulky, especially when you have some tighter levis jeans on.

[beartard]

again, I'm not trying to impress anyone...with my phone or anything else :P

[jdoggraz]

again, I'm not trying to impress anyone...with my phone or anything else :P

no i understand, I was just saying that it would be harder to fit in the pocket because doesnt it stick out about a cm or so.

[beartard]

I hear ya, man. I'm just playin. I still carry mine in the belt holster it came with.

I used to have one of the silicone skins for it (damned good protectors). They don't fit with the extra battery, though. I just can't get through the day with a normal-sized battery. It's not the phone that gets me, but the data and games.

[jdoggraz]

I hear ya, man. I'm just playin. I still carry mine in the belt holster it came with.

I used to have one of the silicone skins for it (damned good protectors). They don't fit with the extra battery, though. I just can't get through the day with a normal-sized battery. It's not the phone that gets me, but the data and games.

oh yah man I feel yah so how long does that battery last you.

[beartard]

It's overclocked to 228MHz and I play a fair amount of old console games under emulation and have bluetooth on 24/7 (handsfree in the car...and my computer locks itself down when I go out of bluetooth range).

Lasts about a day and a half with a 2200mAh battery.

[jdoggraz]

It's overclocked to 228MHz and I play a fair amount of old console games under emulation and have bluetooth on 24/7 (handsfree in the car...and my computer locks itself down when I go out of bluetooth range).

Lasts about a day and a half with a 2200mAh battery.

oh thats not bad at all for real, mine lasts a day (regular battery) but I dont do all that you do on yours lol.

[PsychoPops]

Doesnt carrying the phone in your pocket scratch the screen all up?

[Rip Syntaxx]

I'd LOVE to find a rubber skin for the Dash that actually fits the extended battery door. Any ideas? Anyone seen any?

[psylink]

i got the 2200mah battery off ebay a few weeks back, due to asurion battery dying a month after having my phone replaced. Personally i love the battery a lot, gives great up times, could never go back to standard 900mah even if it carries alil more weight and size.

would love to find a rubber case myself for exxtended battery, if anyone does find one please post back :)

[ghostwheel]

OK, after much hassle, I managed to measure the power on my phone.

Result are:

1. Power reported by system is inaccurate.
In particular, I saw in the power that the system reported that there is no effect of backlight off, and that once wifi was turned on, power consumption remained high. I did not see these effects with the Amp meter, so they must be artifacts.

2. I think the problems I had were battery problems. My new 1300 mAh battery lasts 5-6 days of light use - vs 1.5 with previous one. I still haven't tested wm5 vs. wm6.1, and maybe I never will... I'll have to flash back for that.

I did various other tests... here are some first results.... :D

http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=94998&d=1214288607
This shows the effect of Wifi and IE running on power use when locked. One can see that Wifi effects power when locked quite a lot, but IE running in background not.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=94999&d=1214288607
This shows effect of pressing buttons while screen is locked. One can see that each button press draws power, but a long press seems not worse than a short one. of course when backlight comes on, there is a lot of power use.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=95000&d=1214288607
Browsing the web with wifi vs. GPRS. From this graph it seems that browsing with wifi is not much more power-hungry than GPRS. There are peaks of high power use in both, maybe a bit more in wifi, but overall I can't see a big difference.


more later...

zip file contains PDF of graphs.

[ghostwheel]

I can't use more than 3 images per post, so here is the last one.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=95001&d=1214288664
Effect of over and underclocking. Here I show the effect on playing sound files. There is a noticable effect. Interestingly, once the phone s locked and screen is off, there seems to be no effect anymore... maybe over/underclocking stops then?

[jdoggraz]

oh nice information and is this with the stock battery?

[ghostwheel]

oh nice information and is this with the stock battery?
This is with the stock battery, but it is pretty far gone. And it is with an additional 0.13 Ohm resitor in series (which I think is very small relative to the resitance of the phone).
I might try again with my new battery, when I'm sure enough of myself that I won't break it in the process.

[tracker00]

Copy and paste of other pages.

TIP 1

Active Sync Solution to Battery Drain Problem

It looks like Ative sync is trying to come on and sync draining the power from our units. Here's the instructions:

Go to program files
Go to active sync
Go to menu
Go to add server source (add a fake server and settings)
Once that is finished
Go to Schedule and set to manual
Go to options and delete exchange server from options

TIP 2
Edit these registry keys

1. HKLM\Comm\AsyncMac1\Parms\DisablePowerManagement
Change Dword value from 1 (default) to 0

2. HKLMComm\Irsir1\Parms\DisablePowerManagement
Change Dword value from 1 (default) to 0

3. HKLM\Comm\PPTP1\Parms\DisablePowerManagement
Change Dword value from 1 (default) to 0

4. HKLM\Comm\L2TP1\Parms\DisablePowerManagement
Change Dword value from 1 (default) to 0

TIP 3
REGEDIT4
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Drivers\SDCARD\ClientDrivers\Cl ass\SDMemory_Class]
"DisablePowerManagement" = dword : 00000000

Sorry for my english

[Mikey]

Copy and paste of other pages.

2. HKLMComm\Irsir1\Parms\DisablePowerManagement
Change Dword value from 1 (default) to 0

When you say copy and paste...do you mean enter these entries??
I am using Kavanas Rom and i dont have this entry above.

[ghostwheel]

Will this affect e-mail push, or just the automatic sync of addressbook, cal, etc?

[ruinertt]

Hmmmm, I'll have to look into this.

[jdoggraz]

Ummm how much battery will this actually save?

[tracker00]

i dont have any problems after edit this registry keys.

Only affect autosync of Activesync.

i tried to say (copy and paste) that the tips are from other pages.

[Quaddy]

When you say copy and paste...do you mean enter these entries??


i think he is just stating at the beginning of his post that this info is copied and then pasted from other threads/info to here.

@tracker: do you know if this affects push email/exchange setup via activesync or just the manual connecting and syncing of calendar etc?

[disflipissofresh]

ever since i did your regi, i have problem syncronizing.. any solution?? thanks

[Planetneo]

Hey guys. I have gotten alot from this website so I would like to give back. I own and operate a mobile phone repair shop and would like to extend my services to this forum. Most of you seem pretty techical so even if you just want the part (microphone, ear speaker, Loud speaker, LCD) I will provide it for you at my cost plus shipping of course. I mostly deal with hardware issues so please don't PM me or post asking about software, I am a total noob when it comes to that!

Thanks again to all the rom builders and contributers who have helped make my Dash awsome!

[Mysterious Stranger]

Pricelist? Shipping from where? Can you do board level repairs to stripped pads etc?

M.S

[Planetneo]

Do you mean one of the pads from the usb/charger port? If so, once the pad is lifted from the board that is it. There is no repairing that. My shop is in Phoenix Arizona, first clash shipping is normally around $2 with packaging and all. What sort of problem are you having? Maybe if you explain in detail I can help you.

[iamanalog]

whats an ear speaker going for these days? Mine died a few weeks ago so i've just been using my headset.

[Planetneo]

I get them for about $5 each. I'll send you one for the same plus shipping so the total would be $7. Most of the small parts like speakers and microphones cost around that much. PM me if you guys need anything. i also have stuff for most other American released HTC phones.

[RoachX]

I got my s621 used, and it came and it looks like previous owner may have had the LCD fixed/replaced, because it looks like there is a plactic cover on the lcd (under the case screen). I have found lcd repair kits that include the LCD, right screw driver and case opening tool. I just need the screwdriver and the case opening tool. Can you just provide those?

[jacknmary]

any chance in tting an earpiece speaker for an HTC Juno?

[Planetneo]

@Roachx
I'll sell you the tools for $10 shipped.

@jacknmary

I'm pretty sure i have thatbut I'll have to check my inventory tomorrow when I open my shop. The Juno is the same as the T-Mobile Shadow right?

[jacknmary]

It sure is...and I appreciate you looking into it!

If it is something you are able to repair...let me know how much you would charge...

[Mysterious Stranger]

Do you mean one of the pads from the usb/charger port? If so, once the pad is lifted from the board that is it. There is no repairing that. My shop is in Phoenix Arizona, first clash shipping is normally around $2 with packaging and all. What sort of problem are you having? Maybe if you explain in detail I can help you.

Crap. I can fix this myself I wast just seeing what you were capable of... ;)

Just 'cos you can't do it don't EVER say it can't be done - it's not helpful. If you advertise your services here at least so what you can do and how much - if people wanted 'um, err, let me see' they could go to any phone repair shop.

I sell HTC earpieces on fleabay for that price so it definatley isn't 'cost' - please don't pretend you are 'giving something back' and charge more than the going rate.

$10 shipped for the tools? No hardware store nearby to pickup a torx? RIPOFF. You could buy a new LCD with 'free' tools for about $20 and sell the LCD on!

M.S

[Planetneo]

Looks like we got a hater here. I didn't say I got them at super bulk price. I said I would sell them at MY cost. And that is what they cost me. And the last time I checked no one is selling ear speakers for the Dash on ebay. And when I do see them from time to time they gor for $10-$15 and are used pulled from an old Dash. Mine are brand new never used. And in my shop if your average Joe Customer walks in and says he can't hear people on his trusty Dash then he will be paying $40 easy for me to fix it. So I beleive that I am "Giving Back" by not charging my shop price.

As for the metal pad. If you have lifted the solder pad from the board some way (not the USB port itself but the pads it solders to) it pretty much is F'ed. You can glob as much solder as you like to try and make a connection but it won't work. Post a video or some proof of you reconnecting a ripped solder pad from a PCB board and then I'll admit that I am wrong.

There is always a hater out there.

@jacknmary

I do have the ear speaker for the Shadow. PM me for details.

[Mysterious Stranger]

The Dash ear speaker is the same as the one in the typhoon, the hurricane, the tornado etc etc. EXACTLY the same part. There are freely available NEW.

You obviously don't have much experience not to know this or be able to expose a trace on a board to repair a lifted pad. I don't need to prove anything - it's a fairly standard technique for those who are trained in cellphone repair and I've done it many, many times, not just for the excaliber. If you really need help doing it I'll do you a pictoral walkthrough next time I have one in but I'll have to bill you for the training....

Calling me a 'hater' for exposing you as someone taking advantage of the boards to promote sales / drive custom to your shop is pathetic. You are no better than the spammers who try and sell iphones for $100. So stop it unless you are actually doing something usefull. Ebay is a better source for parts than you are. I sell parts / do repairs too but don't spam! I don't need to as my prices are good...

M.S

[Planetneo]

If that is your opinion then fine. I was only trying to help. If my help is not wanted then so be it. But I just don't think it is productive for you to chase me around the forums posting in every thread I make like I some how personally offended you. If I did, I am sorry, I did not mean to. Lets just move forward and try our best to help our fellow members.

I only do repair on US variants because that is all I see in my shop. Those parts you discribed may be abundant on the UK ebay site but there are none on the US site. You must remember that the mobile phone landscape in the US is vastly different than the UK. Smart phones and windows mobile phones are just really starting to catch on with your average user here instead of just being restricted to business and power users. Mobile phone repair shops are pretty rare here too.

Anyway, Lets not go back in forth please. I was only trying to help. That is all.

[NRGZ28]

Hey buddy.. I need a faceplate for the dash. Do you happen to have one in excellent or new condition ? :) I would also need it by Friday if possible. Thanks

[Planetneo]

I get them off a guy on ebay. He sells the whole housing for about $28 shipped. Its a great deal if you are refurbishing a Dash. Link below:

http://cgi.ebay.com/HTC-EXCALIBUR-S620-TMobile-Dash-Replacement-Parts_W0QQitemZ360011196668QQihZ023QQcategoryZ2033 6QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1 638Q2em118Q2el1247

[NRGZ28]

Good find. Thanks! Would you happen to have one of these and be willing to ship it to me next day.. for an extra fee of course ? :)

[NRGZ28]

Also looking for the loudspeaker housed in the in back housing.. mine blew out today while on a call ! Damn it!

[Shining Light]

u wouldnt which happen to have a mic for a razr v3 would u?

[Planetneo]

@NRGZ28

I'm sure I have a few of those around the shop. PM me with your info and I'll send one out to you.

@Shining Light

Yes I do but it requires some solder skills to put it on. PM me for more info.

[serialtoon]

Read edit.

[johnambler41577]

Looks like we got a hater here. I didn't say I got them at super bulk price. I said I would sell them at MY cost. And that is what they cost me. And the last time I checked no one is selling ear speakers for the Dash on ebay. And when I do see them from time to time they gor for $10-$15 and are used pulled from an old Dash. Mine are brand new never used. And in my shop if your average Joe Customer walks in and says he can't hear people on his trusty Dash then he will be paying $40 easy for me to fix it. So I beleive that I am "Giving Back" by not charging my shop price.

As for the metal pad. If you have lifted the solder pad from the board some way (not the USB port itself but the pads it solders to) it pretty much is F'ed. You can glob as much solder as you like to try and make a connection but it won't work. Post a video or some proof of you reconnecting a ripped solder pad from a PCB board and then I'll admit that I am wrong.

There is always a hater out there.

@jacknmary

I do have the ear speaker for the Shadow. PM me for details.

In regards to the lifted pad, I myself have had to repair one's Wizard where their USB port had lifted a pad. What I ended up doing was scraping some of the green coating off of the trace and soldering some 30 gauge solid wirewrap wire to the trace to the USB termination. I then potted the repair area with some clear silicone RTV (electrical grade). Turned out that it had fixed the guy's problem. I've seen a situation where another person took a lifted pad (pad wasn't torn off) and resecured the pad to the circuit board using a little bit of JB Weld this too had fixed a problem (this wasn't done on a cellphone though). With this being said I'm sure it can be done to the Dash; it can be like surgery sometimes though. I thought I would just share my personal experience, I myself mean no disrespect to anyone, and it sounds like you are trying to do a good thing especially for some who may be unable to fix their dash themselves.

[Planetneo]

@johnambler41577

I am not too proud to say that I am wrong. That sounds totally logical and I hadn't thought of that before. I have a few mobo's around I can try this with. Thanks to both you and Mysterious Stranger for pointing that out to me.

[Mysterious Stranger]

@johnambler41577

I am not too proud to say that I am wrong. That sounds totally logical and I hadn't thought of that before. I have a few mobo's around I can try this with. Thanks to both you and Mysterious Stranger for pointing that out to me.

Well thank F*CK for that - finally you can see that you don't know everything! Neither do I, but just becuase *I* can't do it, doesn't mean it's impossible....

Please please PLEASE stop writing your incorrect opinion as fact, and I'll stop correcting you when you are wrong! It's not just this issue either, most of your posts have misleading info in them!

M.S

[jacknmary]

My Juno is on its way..... thanks to the OP for his help

[Yianaki]

Can you get a replacement glass face for the dash? Not the whole lcd just the glass is cracked.

[Planetneo]

Can you get a replacement glass face for the dash? Not the whole lcd just the glass is cracked.

I have an old Dash faceate that you can have. You can pull the lens from that. PM me your info and I'll send it out to you.

[dsam]

can i get ear speaker for s620
my email say1962@yahoo.com

[Poser]

@planetneo

I just replaced the LCD on my dash. When I boot I get nothing but a blank white screen. Is there something I torched?

Also, the LCD has a red arrow (orientation guidance) I believe on it... how can I remove this gently?

Thanks for any and all help

EDIT: Nervermind... I am a tool-bag. I got it squared away.

[rydr1]

Well thank F*CK for that - finally you can see that you don't know everything! Neither do I, but just becuase *I* can't do it, doesn't mean it's impossible....

Please please PLEASE stop writing your incorrect opinion as fact, and I'll stop correcting you when you are wrong! It's not just this issue either, most of your posts have misleading info in them!

M.S

man, leave the guy alone. he did not refer to you in a bad manner rather thanked you for pointing out his imperfections. He never said he knew everything and if you are too ignorant to realize that, then that is your problem not his.

It looks like its a vendor vs. vendor situation here, But only you are the one trying to make him look inferior to everyone else while you are just making yourself look like...for lack of better words... an ass.

[Planetneo]

@dsam

Yeah I have plenty of those PM me and we'll get you squared away.

@rydr1

Thanks for coming to my defense but lets please keep this thread as clean as possible. No need to fight, lets just continue to help our fellow board members.

[Mysterious Stranger]

man, leave the guy alone. he did not refer to you in a bad manner rather thanked you for pointing out his imperfections. He never said he knew everything and if you are too ignorant to realize that, then that is your problem not his.

It looks like its a vendor vs. vendor situation here, But only you are the one trying to make him look inferior to everyone else while you are just making yourself look like...for lack of better words... an ass.

I'm not trying to push or sell anything, just correcting mis-information. my original post was to find out what he was offering with his 'help', yet when questioned it seems he isn't actually that experienced with HTC repairs, or phone repairs in general.

Read his other posts fully - he accuses me of lying when I said I could repair lifted pads on a circuitboard as it was 'impossible' so he said and asks for video proof from me I have done it - yet others also say they can do it too and suddenly it becomes possible yet he'd never thought of it before?!?!?!?....

Also, he doesn't know that the G4 wizard and Hermes share the 60H00037 LCD and states *as fact* that they are not compatible when in some cases they are!

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=403809

Wrong info is so much worse than no info as it mis-directs people. I'm merely correcting mis-information and being accused of 'lying' for doing so. If he knew what he was talking about and didn't write stuff that was cr@p I wouldn't post correcting him....

Other people may know something as well, so saying something isn't possible when he merely isn't capable or knowledgable of it is the issue.

A little humilty on his part rather than 'I know everything so ask me and I'll help' type posts would go a long way here. Imagine how pi$$ed you'd be if you followed his 'advice' , bought a replacement screen part 'X' as he said the screen part 'Y' you had wouldn't work - and it was B.S all along....

M.S

[gixxum]

I kept having issues when syncing my phone via usb. Its seems if i even looked at it wrong it would lose connection (which makes flashing roms a bit difficult). Tried a new cable and still did it, so i assume its something with the port. Anyways I decided to buy one of these (http://cgi.ebay.com/New-USB-Cradle-Battery-For-T-Mobile-HTC-Dash-s620-s621_W0QQitemZ380046339132QQihZ025QQcategoryZ20336 QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem) cradles and life is all better. While the phone is docked I can shake the thing and it wont lose connection. Even came with a stock battery. Just thought i'd post in case anyone else has the same issue. :D

[jdoggraz]

Oh good post man, hope this is helpful to many who have the same issue. :)

[GJSmith3rd]

Gixxum - Yep that cradle looks just like the one I have, and for around the same price. It's a nice add-on for the Dash. I wish you could remove the USB cable because I use Bluetooth for PAN and Sync. Are you running Vista and if so are you using MS Sideshow with your Dash and cradle?

Also, I've cracked a lot of screens on various devices and I've heard about how easy it is to crack the Dash. Most of the time I've cracked them from pressure in a pocket while bending, sitting or stooping, and the device was either bare or in a soft case. You can also easily crack devices by throwing them in a bag with other stuff or on the side pocket of a bag.

One of the first things I did was buy one of those aircraft grade aluminum cases with the plastic screen cover and the neoprene lining. This helps to keep pressure off the glass if needed.

I've dropped my Dash a couple of times in the case and once it even fell down a few steps, but so far so good. :cool:

[gixxum]

Gixxum - Yep that cradle looks just like the one I have, and for around the same price. It's a nice add-on for the Dash. I wish you could remove the USB cable because I use Bluetooth for PAN and Sync. Are you running Vista and if so are you using MS Sideshow with your Dash and cradle?

Also, I've cracked a lot of screens on various devices and I've heard about how easy it is to crack the Dash. Most of the time I've cracked them from pressure in a pocket while bending, sitting or stooping, and the device was either bare or in a soft case. You can also easily crack devices by throwing them in a bag with other stuff or on the side pocket of a bag.

One of the first things I did was buy one of those aircraft grade aluminum cases with the plastic screen cover and the neoprene lining. This helps to keep pressure off the glass if needed.

I've dropped my Dash a couple of times in the case and once it even fell down a few steps, but so far so good. :cool:

on this cradle you can remove the usb cable.

and yes the phone seems to be fragile for a lot of people...but i have a habit of putting it in my back pocket when im walking around...and i sit on it atleast 3 times a day and i have yet to crack it....but im sure its gonna happen now that i said that.

[GJSmith3rd]

on this cradle you can remove the usb cable.

and yes the phone seems to be fragile for a lot of people...but i have a habit of putting it in my back pocket when im walking around...and i sit on it atleast 3 times a day and i have yet to crack it....but im sure its gonna happen now that i said that.

Wow - on your cradle you can remove the USB signal cable and the USB power cable?

I can't see how you carry your Dash in your back pocket. You must be a light sitter - LOL. :cool:

[swaney]

i carry mines on my nexk but thats not the important thing :D thats a good post but i dont be havin that problem with the usb cable and all that.. i jus dont touch it wen its on the comp

[tennisshoeninja]

i bought one and the extra battery chager stopped working

[runningerin]

The Seidio battery doesn't fit in the Dash. It's too wide. Not in thickness, but width.

[orb3000]

Hi all

I just bought an Excalibur for my wife and I want to know your recommendations about cases to protect it, is there anything like rubber ones?

Any help is welcome

Cheers!

[Mikey]

I love this case (http://cgi.ebay.com/FOR-HTC-S620-T-MOBILE-DASH-RUBBER-BLACK-HARD-CASE-COVER_W0QQitemZ140250241866QQcmdZViewItem?hash=ite m140250241866&_trksid=p3286.m14.l1318)

You wont regret it

[pfunkside]

damn I wish I would have seen this case a month ago?

I bought this one free shipping but it is pretty much what I wanted; not as nice looking as the one mikey found.

The one I have is silicone

http://www.thecellshop.net/Shop/Control/Product/fp/SFV/31796/vpid/4514011/vpcsid/0/rid/126605

[Rip Syntaxx]

Have you guys seen any rubber skin cases (like Mikey's) that are made for Dashes/Excaliburs with extended battery doors? I'd love a rubber skin, but I'm not willing to sacrifice the "juice"! lol

[jdoggraz]

Lol no I have not seen any of those but I have one of those cases that Mikey has too. It is a really nice case for sure.

[e_dogg]

I have one of these: http://www.boxwave.com/products/flexiskin/flexiskin-t-mobile-dash_2355.htm

It looks like it would fit over an extended battery door. It's got a lot of stretch to it.

[jdoggraz]

I have one of these: http://www.boxwave.com/products/flexiskin/flexiskin-t-mobile-dash_2355.htm

It looks like it would fit over an extended battery door. It's got a lot of stretch to it.

Yah I believe those will fit over an extended battery cover.

[sweetnlowe]

Hello,

I've had my T-mobile (USA) Dash since March '07 (originally WM5). I did the Tmo official upgrade to WM6 and this past April '08 put Kavana's WM6.1 on.

A couple weeks ago I started having severe problems with it staying on. I could be talking on the phone, texting, browsing the web, etc and the phone would suddenly turn off. This would happen even though the battery was showing a good charge (> 65%). I would then attempt to turn it on again and it would show the battery was dead or close to dead (<20%). I'd manually turn it off (or sometimes it would power off from being dead) and then turn it on again and it would show the battery back up to charged (>65%) mark.

Thinking this was a battery problem, I just purchased and installed a new battery and I'm having the same problem.

Last night I installed Ricky's WM6.1 thinking something might have gotten corrupted in the OS and still no luck, it's still happening.

Any ideas of what might be causing this and more importantly, how to fix it?

Thank you in advance (and thanks for the great resource of information!),

--Aaron

[Mkris87]

I'm no expert ,but from what you've stated it doesn't sound like the battery nor software related. All I can say is it sounds like a hardware issue and the only thing I could suggest is to take it to a local cellphone repair place and tell them the situation. There are a few on here that are good with hardware so maybe search the forums and send them a PM or wait for them to respond, but it certainly sounds like hardware . I wish you luck!

[tman6919]

So I love everything about my phone right now except for the short ass battery life. My phone is about a year and a half old and I basically have to charge it every night. I use it for music on the bus every day, a few txt messages and maybe an hour or two of talk time. Anyway I am not sure if I am using it more, the new rom but my phone is usually dead by the time i make it home :( I am going to have to buy an new battery anyway but I really like the slim factor of my phone. Can anybody post up some pics of the extended battery please. just tryin to figure out what im gettin myself into

[dg1904]

i purchased my dash around the same time, and i've been having the same problem for a couple of weeks now. multiple flashed with all kinds of roms did not solve it. pls keep let me know if you've been able to fix it.

thanks
david

[Yianaki]

There is an 1300 mah OEM sized battery From Sedio that won't add any bulk. It last 5days of light use and 2-3 days heavy use. $39

[jdoggraz]

Maybe its a manufacture defect, see if you can get yourself a replacement if that is possible.

[Planetneo]

XDA forum members:

I have been trying my best to keep up with the threads and PM's. I do have a life outside the forum so please be patient and I will get to all your PM's and e-mail as quickly as possible. Thanks guys

-Planetneo

[jdoggraz]

XDA forum members:

I have been trying my best to keep up with the threads and PM's. I do have a life outside the forum so please be patient and I will get to all your PM's and e-mail as quickly as possible. Thanks guys

-Planetneo

Good job man much respect on trying to help others on this forum. Hope your business is going well man. Thanks again for trying to help members on here.

-Razvan

[uansari1]

Bringing this back from the dead.. Has anyone else been able to successfully do both of these "fixes"?

Also, I understand what the first fix does, but why the need for the second one? I'm not getting what it's actually adding that will really help save battery.

[jdoggraz]

Bringing this back from the dead.. Has anyone else been able to successfully do both of these "fixes"?

Also, I understand what the first fix does, but why the need for the second one? I'm not getting what it's actually adding that will really help save battery.

I tried this, and it causes crashes... I would suggest on not doing this because it will make the phone unstable especially when you try to connect it to the computer to sync or transfer files

[uansari1]

Thanks for the info man...I guess I'll just live with the slight decrease in battery life like most of you all do. ;)

[jdoggraz]

But you can always get an extended battery fairly cheap... From ebay... An extended battery will give you more power and longer battery life because of course it is a little bigger.

[Ryanmo5]

I love this case (http://cgi.ebay.com/FOR-HTC-S620-T-MOBILE-DASH-RUBBER-BLACK-HARD-CASE-COVER_W0QQitemZ140250241866QQcmdZViewItem?hash=ite m140250241866&_trksid=p3286.m14.l1318)

You wont regret it

Hey have you seen or heard of these being sold anywhere else besides ebay?

[iamanalog]

But you can always get an extended battery fairly cheap... From ebay... An extended battery will give you more power and longer battery life because of course it is a little bigger.

Do you have any suggestions for one? I think your the one that posted that serio i belive it was right?

[cilver]

Yah I believe those will fit over an extended battery cover.

how do those extended batteries work anyways?

[Mikey]

Hey have you seen or heard of these being sold anywhere else besides ebay?

no i have not

[jdoggraz]

how do those extended batteries work anyways?

Oh they are amazing, I would recommend getting one. Mine lasts such a long time. I got this one from EBAY (http://cgi.ebay.com/2200mAh-Li-Ion-Extended-Battery-HTC-S620-T-Mobile-Dash_W0QQitemZ320255355570QQihZ011QQcategoryZ20336 QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp16 38Q2em118Q2el1247)
And it works amazing, it normally lasts me about 2 days running edge, wifi, and playing games. You will love it plus its only like 22 dollars which is not bad at all especially for a 2200mAH battery.

[jdoggraz]

Do you have any suggestions for one? I think your the one that posted that serio i belive it was right?

Here this is the same one I have. Its only like 22 dollars which is not bad at all especially for a battery that lasts like 2 days or even more. I would recommend getting this one. Here is the link its on ebay. GO HERE 2200mAH EXTENDED BATTERY (http://cgi.ebay.com/2200mAh-Li-Ion-Extended-Battery-HTC-S620-T-Mobile-Dash_W0QQitemZ320255355570QQihZ011QQcategoryZ20336 QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp16 38Q2em118Q2el1247)

[jdoggraz]

This is for anyone looking to buy a cheap extended battery. I did research and this is the cheapest place to buy an extended battery. Read on to learn more. :)

I just bought an extended battery not to long ago off ebay, and the seller I bought it from was wonderful (100 positive feedback) and fast shipping as well. I would recommend getting this extended battery in order to provide you with more "juice" to go days on it. Here is the link for anyone that would like to purchase one. Its only 21.95 and like 5.99 for shipping. This is the best deal I have seen for a 2200mAH battery because these batteries normally retail for about 50 dollars. I did some research and this is the cheapest place I found to get one of these batteries. So get on it before they run out.

HERE YOU GO (http://cgi.ebay.com/2200mAh-Li-Ion-Extended-Battery-HTC-S620-T-Mobile-Dash_W0QQitemZ320255355570QQihZ011QQcategoryZ20336 QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp16 38Q2em118Q2el1247)

[dilfatx]

Made a .Cab for registry Fix (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=406605)

Looks like somebody suggested this same registry fix for the Juno.. I made the cab for that phone and it should also work for the this phone as they are both Smart phones and share many similarities.

[jdoggraz]

Made a .Cab for registry Fix (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=406605)

Looks like somebody suggested this same registry fix for the Juno.. I made the cab for that phone and it should also work for the this phone as they are both Smart phones and share many similarities.

Umm I will give it a try and see where we go with this...

[dilfatx]

Umm I will give it a try and see where we go with this...

If you would please :-)

[jdoggraz]

ok I installed the .cab. Do i have to do anything else or just install it.

[uansari1]

Made a .Cab for registry Fix (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=406605)

Looks like somebody suggested this same registry fix for the Juno.. I made the cab for that phone and it should also work for the this phone as they are both Smart phones and share many similarities.

Does this incorporate BOTH changes (i.e. the manual synching of Activesync, as well as the registry edits)?

[jdoggraz]

I am not sure, but it seems like it changed the registry

[dilfatx]

I am not sure, but it seems like it changed the registry


I only did the registry fix with the cab.. and once you install it then you are done. If you don't like it then you can uninstall the cab and your registries should go back the way they were before the cab was installed.

[nttbeats]

my current case (hard plastic) makes it a little difficult to press UP on the directional pad. does anyone have a suggestion for one that doesn't have this problem?

[pudgedaddy]

i personally like this metal case here : http://www.cases.com/mdcs620b.htm
there is another metal/aluminum case, which is more popular based on the number of sites that sell it, but it's not as near as finished as this one ( i speak from experience as I own the other one too) the other case is sometimes referred as black/silver monaco aluminum case. the one in the line above is the best metal case ( if metal cases are your thing) you may be able to find this cheaper on ebay or other sites. i'm just using this site as a reference for what it looks like. the specific name of the case in reference is called "innopocket metal ( or aluminum ) case for excalibur".

[jdoggraz]

I only did the registry fix with the cab.. and once you install it then you are done. If you don't like it then you can uninstall the cab and your registries should go back the way they were before the cab was installed.

Nice this seems to do the job. Thank you. You should post this as a new thread... If not I can always post this on your behalf.

[dilfatx]

Nice this seems to do the job. Thank you. You should post this as a new thread... If not I can always post this on your behalf.

I will put something together :)

[jdoggraz]

I will put something together :)

Thanks man, much appreciation for doing this man. Great program. You will have to show me sometime on how to put registry tweaks into a .cab file like you did. Thank you.

[dilfatx]

Thanks man, much appreciation for doing this man. Great program. You will have to show me sometime on how to put registry tweaks into a .cab file like you did. Thank you.

sure.. im on my linux laptop but when i get back to my vista computer I will send you a pm

[uansari1]

jdogg, have you done an occasional check to see if Activesync was starting on it's own or not? Also, can you post up in a day or two and let us know if you notice a difference in the battery life? Thanks man..

[jdoggraz]

jdogg, have you done an occasional check to see if Activesync was starting on it's own or not? Also, can you post up in a day or two and let us know if you notice a difference in the battery life? Thanks man..

So far so good, active sync seems to be working just perfect and the battery is much better. Normally I would be around 60 percent by now; however I am at 72 currently... I been on wifi, internet through edge and listening to music and I am still rolling on juice right now. I would recommend you try it out... Works like a charm...

[kojigushi]

I have a S621 WM6 upgraded from HTC offical rom . Sometimes it happens that all of a sudden the phone turns off by itself I am not sure what is causing it.
any help would be appreciated. !!
thanks

[jdoggraz]

Um that is weird, so do you have any third party programs installed on your phone? Also, did it do that before you upgraded to the new Rom. Also, if anything you might need to either reflash the phone and see if the problem persists if not its either a defective battery or a defective phone.

[ignaurus13]

Get a new battery. I had the same problem until I popped in a fresh battery that was never used before. Now my battery life is amazing and and it doesnt shut off.

[Do0zman]

I had the issue when my original battery would die the moment I turned the Wifi on and go to the web. My phone is over a year old and with very frequent use I figured that i just wore it out. So I heard the Radio Shack had an extended battery for the Dash at 1100 mAh. I just got the battery in a couple of days ago and it really does make the difference. This battery is the exact same shape and size as the original.

got a model number on that battery?

[Ron_Man]

Quick question, is the battery door rubber like the phone? Thanks.

[sc2sick]

Got my new hard plastic rubberized case from accstation (ebay seller). Came with a car charger and only cost about 6.50 USD shipped. Thing is really well built. Only have two complaints though, the car charger cord is only about a foot long, which i guess is the same as the charger I got OEM for my former Samsung T329.. so I suppose that's not their fault and thus is a satisfactory piece.. the other has to do with the size of my thumb and that the plastic covers the portion above the directional pad below the screen and that it's sometimes hard to press because I have fat thumbs.

Additionally it should be noted that you will need to provide your own screen protector as this does not.

Great value for the money though!!

[gixxum]

got a model number on that battery?

Model# - CS-DC700XL
Part# - EXCA160 35H00080-00M

here (http://cgi.ebay.com/2200mAh-Li-Ion-Extended-Battery-T-Mobile-Dash-MDA-Mail_W0QQitemZ320279140347QQihZ011QQcategoryZ20336 QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp16 38Q2em118Q2el1247) is the one i got

[gixxum]

Quick question, is the battery door rubber like the phone? Thanks.

yep...just like oem

[gixxum]

Got my new hard plastic rubberized case from accstation (ebay seller). Came with a car charger and only cost about 6.50 USD shipped. Thing is really well built. Only have two complaints though, the car charger cord is only about a foot long, which i guess is the same as the charger I got OEM for my former Samsung T329.. so I suppose that's not their fault and thus is a satisfactory piece.. the other has to do with the size of my thumb and that the plastic covers the portion above the directional pad below the screen and that it's sometimes hard to press because I have fat thumbs.

Additionally it should be noted that you will need to provide your own screen protector as this does not.

Great value for the money though!!

is this (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=160272876350) the same one you got? i bought that one on saturday and it will be here today...thats the one thing that worried me was it covering the buttons on the front.

i had the choice if a free car charger or a screen protector.. i got the charger cause i already have the screen protector

i have the charging cradle also, which im sure is going to cause an issue with the phone cover...so i think im just going to use the cover when im going away, or know it might get beat on...other than that it sits in the cradle at my desk while i work all day..


i also got this (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=170251348223) one for my moms stupid blackberry

[iamanalog]

Thats the same one i ordered about a month ago. I worked fine for about a week then it ended up shorting out and killing my cigarette lighter in my car. so when i took it apart i noticed it was horribly put together.... just a word of warning.

[gixxum]

Thats the same one i ordered about a month ago. I worked fine for about a week then it ended up shorting out and killing my cigarette lighter in my car. so when i took it apart i noticed it was horribly put together.... just a word of warning.

i dont think ill ever use it...i have a few batteries..but thanks for the heads up

[sc2sick]

Default
http://accstation.com/chtcs620coc1.html

that's the one I got. It's actually a hard case that snaps together as opposed to a silicon slipover

[Do0zman]

So the dillema is do i get the 2200mah and deal with the added bulk or get the 1100mah and keep the slim design but only get a ~11% difference compared to ~56%

correct me if im wrong but the 11% isnt going to be worth it right?

[gixxum]

So the dillema is do i get the 2200mah and deal with the added bulk or get the 1100mah and keep the slim design but only get a ~11% difference compared to ~56%

correct me if im wrong but the 11% isnt going to be worth it right?

i think there is a 1500 also thats stock size

[Do0zman]

Yeah i think i saw a 1350mAh but lowest price i saw was about $50 i dont want to spend that much

[vwrpm]

i think there is a 1500 also thats stock size

I have an OEM 1550mAh and it is larger than stock but not as big as the 2200mAh I believe.

[uansari1]

Default
http://accstation.com/chtcs620coc1.html

that's the one I got. It's actually a hard case that snaps together as opposed to a silicon slipover

That's what I got off eBay as well....liked it so much, I bought an extra for when it's all beat up. Look around on eBay though... some sellers sell for $8ish and some sell for like $4.99 and free shipping...and the product is exactly the same.

[Technology]

I have an OEM 1550mAh and it is larger than stock but not as big as the 2200mAh I believe.The 2200 mAh battery turns the Dash/Excalibur into the ultimate super multi media device, long playing multi media content, just keeps on going, plus the Skyfire web browser, a must got to have. The total mobile entertainment device............!:D

[gixxum]

The 2200 mAh battery turns the Dash/Excalibur into the ultimate super multi media device, long playing multi media content, just keeps on going, plus the Skyfire web browser, a must got to have. The total mobile entertainment device............!:D

wow..i cant believe i agree with you on something.



dont tell anyone =P

[pfunkside]

How long does it take to fully charge the 2200? Just curious.

[dewey1973]

I bought the old version of this case:

http://www.thecellshop.net/Shop/Control/Product/fp/vpid/5736923/vpcsid/7964394/SFV/31796

It is inexpensive and yet it has held up very well. I am murder on the belt clips and this one has lasted longer than most (including the T-mobile one with the square holes all over it.)

[Big_O]

Increase battery capacity by 35% without changing the case. Was tired of running out of juice late in the day from heavy usage. This has been posted before, but here's a low cost higher milliamp battery. The dash comes with a 960ma rated battery and sedio has a 1300ma for $39.

Here's the link!

http://www.seidioonline.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=BASI13TMDHM

Hope this helps :)

[Ryanmo5]

This has been posted before but thanks for refreshing my memory cause i forgot all about it!!!

[Yianaki]

yeah with light usage a little web calling ecet the battery lasts 5 days. The dash is the perfect phone now with opera mini giving 3g speeds. I only wish it had a better camera.

[anewbie]

This has been posted before but thanks for refreshing my memory cause i forgot all about it!!!

How about this one: >$7 including shipping

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-BATTERY-HTC-T-MOBILE-DASH-S620-S621-620-1250mah_W0QQitemZ380056727339QQcmdZViewItem?hash=i tem380056727339&_trkparms=72%3A570%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A4%7C65%3A12%7C2 40%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

[rydr1]

How about this one: >$7 including shipping

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-BATTERY-HTC-T-MOBILE-DASH-S620-S621-620-1250mah_W0QQitemZ380056727339QQcmdZViewItem?hash=i tem380056727339&_trkparms=72%3A570%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A4%7C65%3A12%7C2 40%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14


try it out an tell us how it works out for you.

I purchased the SEIDO battery over 6 months ago and it is working great.

[karelj]

http://www.seidioonline.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=BASI13MTQS
I am so tempted to get the 1500 mAh for my Moto q9h... but will 300 extra mAh really make that much of a difference??

If I do go for it, I wont have to carry the extra capacity battery with me just in case. I can use the seidio battery and have the original as backup. This way I can maintain the slim profile of the phone consistantly.

Hmmm.. decisions decisions decisions....

[Tony G-Z]

Hi Guys,

I'm very noobish when it comes to smart phones and their internal workings. But I recently upgraded to Kavana's 6.1 using the step by step guide someone posted (I'm sorry I have forgotten who).

It installed flawlessly and works beautifully thank you Kavana and the Step-by-step dude!

I've been using 6.1 for about 2 weeks with no issue but today by battery life has plummeted. In a 12 Hour period it went from 100% to 0%. Because the phone worked great for 2 weeks with no issue I'm inclined to believe that it's a battery issue not a ROM issue. However I lack the skill and insight to be sure.

Has anyone had similar issues with the 6.1 ROM?

Is there a way I can check the batter?

If it is the battery, what is the best replacement battery to get (In terms of high capacity/long life)?

Since installing the ROM there has been a G in a square at the top of my screen. I thought at first my wireless was on, but the manager showed that it was off.

Thanks for your help and patience.

[gixxum]

yea the dash eats battery. most of us noticed what you are talking about. in my eyes, the pros of 6.1 outweight the cons of eating battery.


here is a 1050mah (http://cgi.ebay.com/HTC-S620-T-Mobile-Dash-1050mAh-Li-Ion-Extended-Battery_W0QQitemZ320233094668QQihZ011QQcategoryZ20 336QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem)
here is a 1550mah (http://cgi.ebay.com/T-Mobile-HTC-Dash-OEM-Extended-Battery-Door-Cover_W0QQitemZ180281961108QQihZ008QQcategoryZ2033 6QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)
here is a 2200mah (http://cgi.ebay.com/2200mAh-Li-Ion-Extended-Battery-T-Mobile-Dash-MDA-Mail_W0QQitemZ320290982871QQihZ011QQcategoryZ20336 QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem)
and a 2400mah (http://cgi.ebay.com/ULTIMATE-EXTENDED-BATTERY-2400mAh-FOR-T-MOBILE-HTC-DASH_W0QQitemZ270174214707QQihZ017QQcategoryZ20336 QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem)

also check this (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=413297)out.

i wrote the guide...glad it was helpful



-the step-by-step dude

[Tony G-Z]

Thanks for the quick response Gixxum, and thank you for the guide!

I was hesitant to install the new ROM then I found your guide and that gave me the courage to take the leap!

Now all the guys I work with that see my phone want 6.1 :)

Thanks for the battery info as well!

[gixxum]

awesome man...thats what i like to hear...no silly questions, just followed the guide and now everyone is jealous.


if you search for extended battery on this forum you will see some reviews of them from some members that have them. good luck



gix

[uansari1]

I used that guide too and it was spot on. Btw, the G you're referring to is GPRS, which means your phone is connected to your providers data network (not necessarily sending/receiving data though). You'll either see that or an E for EDGE from time to time.

[Tony G-Z]

Is there a noticeable difference between the 1050mah battery and the 960mah one that is in the phone? In other words would the money spent be worth the increase of performance or is the difference negligible?

Apparently a lot of people were having issues with battery http://www.htcwiki.com/thread/1144335/T-Mobile+Dash+Battery+or+Phone+Problem%3F?offset=0&maxResults=20 (http://www.htcwiki.com/thread/1144335/T-Mobile+Dash+Battery+or+Phone+Problem%3F?offset=0&maxResults=20)

[swaney]

im planning on to get one but idk yet

[stylez]

I use a 1550 mAh battery and notice considerable diffence compared to the stock battery.

[spikey911]

I haven't noticed 6.1 causing battery drain anymore that 5 or 6 did.

[Tony G-Z]

Stylez, do you recall where you got you battery from? Did it add much bulk to the device?

Currently have the stock 960 mAh battery and I was looking at the 1050 mAh one, the 1550 mAh would seem to have considerable more power, but I'm unsure of the size it would add to the device.

[stylez]

Stylez, do you recall where you got you battery from? Did it add much bulk to the device?

Currently have the stock 960 mAh battery and I was looking at the 1050 mAh one, the 1550 mAh would seem to have considerable more power, but I'm unsure of the size it would add to the device.

It's oversize takes a bigger back, got it with phone as BT give both, i find the extra size helps in handling, but the con it wont fit in most enclosure cases, keep Dash in leather case but thinking bout just getting a skin.

[jdoggraz]

I use the 2200 and it seems to be doing its job.

[drifterrolly]

hey i was wondering where i could find like a skin/sticker for the dash, just the top part to cover the silver, because my friend got a dash before me so i want mine to look different so we dont get confused lol. the reason i want a skin/sticker for the top only is because i like how thin the dash is and id like to keep it that way.

[Mikey]

Try this site (http://www.smilemakers.com/Smilemakers/dept.asp?dept_id=1&mscssid=006C01603D588A4ED0BE53EEDA4AE57C&Gift=false&GiftID=) ;)

[Do0zman]

WooHoo! Just got a 1250mah batter that fits in stock back cover for $1+ $6 shipping. it lasts alot longer even with heavy internet use but nowhere on the batter does it say its 1250mah thats just what the ad says on ebay. Oh well i dont care if its a orginal size battery mine was so bad it would restart my phone and die in 2hours.

[PsychoChild]

I got the giant 2200 mah on the regular 6.0 tmobile rom I had 3 days without a charge and when I upgraded to 6.1 it drained in about 2- 2 1/2 I would get a bigger battery if you use alot of internet and texting but u dont need to get the super big one like me. But I love it cause It makes the phone bigger but also not many cases fit on it anymore.

[xijulezix]

I'm using the battery fix I found previously from another post but my phone still loses 10 percent of battery overnight after 8 hours of doing nothing. That normal?

[Do0zman]

I had that same prob just ab bit ago. your battery might just be shot. i would just say go to ebay buy a battery to replace your current one. they are cheap! i payed $1 plus $6 shipping for a new extended battery.

[jodoj80]

Hello everyone. I've been looking for an application to increment the speed of my dash. I found that the last version of OMAPClock is from 27-Apr-2006. But, I just have installed the WM 6.1 and I don't know if this will work with this version of WM 6.1

[Mikey]

If you look in your start Accesories, there should be a OMAPclock program in there.
If you burned a copy or Kavana or Rick's Roms

[jodoj80]

Mikey, yes the OMAPClok is under the Accessories menu. Now, how do I know what is the best configuration for a dash?

Regards,

[miXwui]

Hi, I would recommend setting your clock speed at 252mhz(for fastest safe speed), though it COULD possibly be set higher, although I advise not to.

[jodoj80]

Hi, I would recommend setting your clock speed at 252mhz(for fastest safe speed), though it COULD possibly be set higher, although I advise not to.

Thanks miXwui for your help. But, is there any documentation that validate the top speed that the dash support or you tell me this because your experience?

[stylez]

Thanks miXwui for your help. But, is there any documentation that validate the top speed that the dash support or you tell me this because your experience?

Amazing what the search can throw up http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=382068&highlight=omap+clock :D

[Bupahs]

I went to 272 (I have a Taiwan model) and it sucked my battery in half a day so I stay at 240 unless i am playing Duke Nukem then I punch it up to 272 again.

If you are going to use it all the time check out this thread Mortscript Omap Camera (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=423205)

Once I figure out the Camera switches it will be good to go :)

[gixxum]

ill show ya documentation.....turn it up higher...then when you go into the infinite reboot, you will post documentation saying "i was screwing with omap, and now my phone wont stop rebooting. what do i do?" :D

[Ryanmo5]

I wouldnt go over 240, like the previous threads have stated anything over that people have had problems, depending on where phone was made. I have been running 240 for 8 months and not one problem. I play doom duke nukem and many other games at 240 and they work to perfection!

[jdoggraz]

Thats a really good deal man... not bad at all what size is your extended battery?

[jsp_m]

can you direct us to a batter fix you mention?

[gixxum]

is it me, or do i see this thread daily?



"speech about how the battery sucks. it will never be better. links to ebay for extended batteries yada yada yada"


that about cover it?

[stylez]

can you direct us to a batter fix you mention?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=413297&highlight=battery+cab

[jdoggraz]

240 seems to be the max and the "ideal" speed for most people so def. recommend staying at 240 and not more, because some phones can not take more then 240.

[mimahitna]

i have china version and i set clock to 264mhz-veeeeeeeeeery fast and stable(no freezing and rebooting) !!!
this is my opinion.
greetings.

[uansari1]

is it me, or do i see this thread daily?



"speech about how the battery sucks. it will never be better. links to ebay for extended batteries yada yada yada"


that about cover it?

Agreed. Maybe someone can implement a filter to automatically delete these threads and redirect the poster.

[gixxum]

Agreed. Maybe someone can implement a filter to automatically delete these threads and redirect the poster.

thats why im here. to 'redirect' them indirectly.

[Mrkim]

Hi.

Because the battery in my Dash drains fast, I want to get a new battery.

Would ones in Ebay be fine?
They cost about $9.99 and are not original battery.

By the way, I saw this comment which will avoid draining problem on somewhere: after buying a new battery, Dash should be turned off and plug the new battery, and then charge it more than 12 hours before turn it on back.

Is this true?

Thanks.

[mjridore]

Amazon has better quality batteries and better warranties i purchased from amazon with without any issues... It is better for the battery to have a full completed charge (usually between 8-10 hours) before any use.

[Nano3]

i charge my phone every night before going to bed... recently my phone dies 4 hours after i takeit off the charger, i dont make any phone calls in the morning, or text... the phone just sits in my pocket . now, here comes the tricky part... i go home after a 8 hour shift, and i plug my dead phone to my wall charger (while its off) and leave it on there charging for about 4 minutes or so... i turn on my phone... (still, while charging) and the battery life is at 95%.... im thinking the battery is no good... right? or is my phone no good? any input will be greatly appreciated. thanks in advance!

[gixxum]

Amazon has better quality batteries and better warranties i purchased from amazon with without any issues... It is better for the battery to have a full completed charge (usually between 8-10 hours) before any use.

id have to disagree....on ebay you are able to get for instance just a regular oem battery for about $6. I got a cradle charger that charges the phone/syncs it plus has a slot to charge your extra battery...and it came with a oem battery plus the screen protector for $20. And just by looking, they are the same brands and really close in price..i guess its buyer preference.


1050mah (http://cgi.ebay.com/T-Mobile-Dash-series-1050mAh-Li-Ion-Extended-Battery_W0QQitemZ220283361445QQcmdZViewItem?hash=i tem220283361445&_trkparms=39%3A1|66%3A2|65%3A3|240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14)

2200mah (http://cgi.ebay.com/T-Mobile-Dash-series-2200mAh-Li-Ion-Extended-Battery_W0QQitemZ320301421920QQcmdZViewItem?hash=i tem320301421920&_trkparms=39%3A1|66%3A2|65%3A3|240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14)

they are in the US and many here have used them with tons of success. the warranty thing....honestly, its less time consuming and less of a headache to me to just buy another one at this price if i kill it. they do have a 1 year warranty though

amazon has great prices, im not disputing that...but sometimes you just cant pass up a deal

its your choice what way you want to go..do a search here for your thread title...you will see many threads about this

[gixxum]

join the club...thats about every that owns this phone...look at the thread a few down from this, or do a search for batteries...we all have to buy replacement/spares/extended ones at some point.

[ldanny]

Hi, I have a problem with my battery life.

I updated to wm6.1 about a week ago, and then I added pocketnester. But for some reason, yesterday my phone started to lose battery life like crazy.. Today I noticed that my battery life dropped down to only one bar within two hours (Full bars).

I searched and the only thing I found was the cab to save battery life. But I am not sure if this is the issue with my phone. I also checked the task manager, and the only program I had going was pocketnester and task manager.

Thanks in advance for any suggestion or help.

[gixxum]

search....this is covered about 3 times a day....

[ldanny]

I did search, and I found your link to the extended batteries. But this problem didnt happen untill recently, so I did not if it was an issue with the firmware or the battery. I didn't want to replace the battery if the problem is going to persist beccause that would not solve my problem

[gixxum]

dont know what to tell you...yea it eats battery...underclock it, dont use wifi or bluetooth, no data and you will be good...or spend the 15$ on a battery,..

[ldanny]

cool. thanks.. so if i have it clocked at 240..is that too high?

[gixxum]

cool. thanks.. so if i have it clocked at 240..is that too high?

haha...thats the highest you can go without it doing the infinite reboot.

you really wondered why your battery was draining??? stock clock speed is like 180mhz....you are at 240..

you said "the problem didnt happen until i went to 6.1" WELL DUH. were you overclocked to 240 with 6.0? im gonna guess NO because it didnt have the option. come on guy....why you wasting our time?

if you wanna run it overclocked. get an extended battery.

[brat1475]

My wife's Tmobile Dash recently died out of the blue even though it had full charge :eek: . When I plug it in, I get no charging indication. I recently tried bringing into bootloader mode with it plugged in, and it came up in bootloader mode. I tried reinstalling an official Tmobile Dash WM 6.0 ROM, the install completed showing 100%, but then it went dead again. I noticed it went into bootloader mode even with the battery out and plugged in. If I power it down from bootloader mode, the orange charging light comes on for approximately 2 seconds. Is there anything else I can try, or is it pretty much a done deal that the battery is shot? Didn't see to much on search with my exct problem so I figured I would ask :). Thanks for any help or advice you can give.

Also, Bootloader Screen shows the following:

Excalibur WIFI
ONBL 1.22.0000
Excalibur
SPL 1.22.0000
Excalibur IU

[Mikey]

yes its the battery.
If your phone is connected to your system, it gets charged as you use it.
There is a thread on batteries and which ones are popular.
Search and you shall be enlightened.

[brat1475]

Thanks. :D

[sime0n]

i went OEM with the standard battery for $8.50. don't really want that giant extended battery with the new cover.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270280164180

we'll see how it goes

[morfic]

how long does your battery last?
there are tweaks on this forum i applied
the cpu is clocked at 168Mhz.
yet i have a standby of about 14 hours, no internet usage.
my sis-in-law's phonr lasts the same with original rom, i use the 6.w on top of forum

are all dash batteries old and crummy in the stores?

[jdoggraz]

I would recommend getting one of ebay if you would like... its a good price and a good deal... also get an extended battery for 22 dollars is a bonus... you can find this on ebay...

[syrusfrost]

The stock dash battery is terrible. Made the mistake of ordering an original battery 9 months ago when my battery died, and haha... it wasn't a fluke. Don't find out the hard way, get a 3rd party extended battery.

[morfic]

I saw them, and i thought i may ask t-mobile to replace it, but hers is newer than mine and her battery life sucks too, now i am debating the regular size ones which i think have a few mAh more even, or get the extended life with the bigger back cover.

[morfic]

I guess the question now is which is the highest capacity battery that has the original form factor and does not require a hunchback cover?

If anyone can share their capacities and where they bought it, that would be great, ebay would require a lot of asking sellers, only a few that offer same size, higher capacity batteries, non in the US so far.

[stylez]

I guess the question now is which is the highest capacity battery that has the original form factor and does not require a hunchback cover?

If anyone can share their capacities and where they bought it, that would be great, ebay would require a lot of asking sellers, only a few that offer same size, higher capacity batteries, non in the US so far.

Just go for a high capacity battery with the larger battery cover, the size of case is not really affected and actually increases the handling of phone :)

[spikey911]

First of all, its probable that the OEM batteries were all manufactured at the same time...Years ago....
That being the case, they are getting old. New or not...

Secondly, I have not seen any smart phone that has good battery life. Its the nature of the beast. They are just small computers after all.

[jdoggraz]

First of all, its probable that the OEM batteries were all manufactured at the same time...Years ago....
That being the case, they are getting old. New or not...

Secondly, I have not seen any smart phone that has good battery life. Its the nature of the beast. They are just small computers after all.

Well, once you get the extended battery (if you get it) you will learn to love it fairly soon because its amazing... it lasts forever literally.

[morfic]

Guess i'll get a 2200mAh or 2400mAh battery then, just depends on which ebay seller is quicker/closer. Unless i try one with 1100mAh and hope it's fresher, since yes they could have bought a ton that simplo had in storage for who knows how long, then made the dash for t-mobile, which then had them in storage for who knows how long, after all, dash is far from the latest and greatest.

thanks all,

Daniel

[Bupahs]

A 1250 will work in most cases, its about a 33% gain. If you are not a heavy music or internet user that should do the trick. Ebay has them for 1.00 plus shipping 5.00. But if you are like me and a heavy music and internet user go with the biggest you can afford (which is about 2400 and 22.00 on ebay). You will be glad you did.

The 1250 will fit under your stock battery door, make sure when you buy a bigger extended battery you also get the extend battery cover.

[fuffyk]

i have the same problem using kavana! battery had 28% before i slept at 1 am wokeup at 8 am and phoen was turned off? anysolution to it? thnxs

[gixxum]

yes...run 6.0 or get a new battery. just like in the threads you read. same solution

[BruteSource]

Just to let you know if you get the 5.99 Insurance from Tmobile you can get a free battery everytime yours starts showing signs of old age or dies. But an extended is still a good idea.

[jdoggraz]

If all possible get an extended battery if you can.

[jdoggraz]

Just to let you know if you get the 5.99 Insurance from Tmobile you can get a free battery everytime yours starts showing signs of old age or dies. But an extended is still a good idea.

EXTENDED BATTERIES ARE THE BEST HAHA... ANYONE KNOW WHERE I CAN FIND THE BIGGEST BATTERY I CAN FIT UNDER MY STOCK BACK COVER...

[shadytree00]

i have the same problem using kavana! battery had 28% before i slept at 1 am wokeup at 8 am and phoen was turned off? anysolution to it? thnxs

I think its the WM 6.1 Program itself. When you check the "Task Manager" it runs a lot of programs.:( So I believe that's what drains the battery:mad:
So I had to downgrade back to WM6:cool: and everything was back to normal. But truthfully speaking. after having 6.1 upgrade for a week it made me want to be on my phone all the time. NOW.. with WM6 I dont even want to look at it..:rolleyes:

[morfic]

How long does your big battery take to charge from fully empty?
Got my replacement battery from T-Mobile today (same simplo, just hoping fresher ;P ), i'll give it a shot (helpless optimist here) before ordering the big one.

[jdoggraz]

It takes about 4 hours maybe I usually charge it during the night... So I am not sure when it ends...

[Ravok]

I still believe there was a bad 'batch' of batteries. My wife and I both got Dashes at the same time, I flashed to the HTC 6.0 rom while she stayed on regular, mine goes a good 24 hours without dying, hers was lucky to last through a 12 hour period, we swapped her battery out for a different one at the T-Mobile store and it's gotten way better.

Having said that, the weekends I don't use my phone much, but I charge it up Friday at work before I leave and 99% of the time it's only down to around 30% by the time I come back into work on Monday morning. So, no, I don't think 14 hours standby is normal hehe

[blackjack2]

go to seido online.com and get yourself an extended battery 1300mah that won't increase the size of your Dash and you'll be good for a long time, when I had my Dash I had this battery and it served me well, if I recall it cost me $40 :)

[jdoggraz]

go to seido online.com and get yourself an extended battery 1300mah that won't increase the size of your Dash and you'll be good for a long time, when I had my Dash I had this battery and it served me well, if I recall it cost me $40 :)

Yah well that is a lot 40 dollars when I can get a 2200 one for 25 on ebay... thanks though but I was looking for a little cheaper... as I am beginning to hate the extra bulk on my dash...

[dektaewbaan]

Has anyone had the same Problem as me?
When I use voice call.It consume very much.
I can use about 15 minutes(Continued) from full battery.
Although I bought a new battery(1100 mAh) from ebay.
I thought that the problem was rom.But, I change it. Still has the same problem.
Anyone know this problem.Please, tell me.
Thanks.

[jdoggraz]

Usually the stock batteries are all a waste of money to tell you the truth. I would recommend getting an extended battery as it will last you longer and they tend to be newer then the old stock batteries. This is just my opinion as I was having the same problems with the stock batteries until I got a new extended battery.

[klaberte]

Any recommendations on a (preferably free) battery monitor for the Dash?

[jdoggraz]

Any recommendations on a (preferably free) battery monitor for the Dash?

Try this I use it and it is amazing..

Click Here (http://www.smartphone-freeware.com/download-spbattmet.html)

[drkfngthdragnlrd]

Ok, so I went back to the official T-Mobile ROM yesterday after using the WM6.1 ROM's for over a year now. I've used various Kavanna ROM up to v24 with and without Opera (The Ricky Flavor) and The NRG Rose 1.6 (Ricky & Style Flavor). I noticed after reflashing that my mobile alerts from Myspace are working yet again perfectly. They stopped working some time ago, maybe when I Flashed the Rose 1.6 ROM. I can't remember for sure, but they just stopped coming in and now they work. My MMS now works again which never did no matter what I did or either any of the 6.1 ROM's. That's not a big deal for me though considering I never use MMS really. I tried all those connections setting and cabs etc that are on here and nothing ever worked. I always would get an error. Finally, under my normal use I'd be lucky to get 3 hrs before my battery would die from being completely charged. Now, it's been 5+hrs of the same amount of use (Now with WiFi/Bluetooth running all the time.) and my battery hasn't even lost a bar yet. Any thoughts as to this? Could it be the Radios being used maybe?

I love those ROM's but after having my battery die so quickly and certain things not function correctly, I've found myself using the shitty T-Mobile ROM again. Oh yeah I also had my battery overheat on me during charging with the Rose 1.6 ROM. I have 2 batteries for swapping when I am out if one dies. It happened with both. Now both work 100% perfectly again.

Oh yeah, and boy did I miss having that Fav5 software fully working. It makes a huge difference then not having to go to T-Mobile site to update contacts and then the site not working correctly and screwing up my Fav5 Contacts. Just a side note.

[jdoggraz]

Yah the other Roms tend to use more battery power... So you will see a difference by using the official T-Mobile Rom... :)

[drkfngthdragnlrd]

Yah the other Roms tend to use more battery power... So you will see a difference by using the official T-Mobile Rom... :)

Yeah but from going 5 Hrs with WiFi/Bluetooth running and not loosing a bar to leaving both off and battery completely draining in under 3 hrs?

[stylez]

Kind of like the difference between a Mini and a Supra the Supra is bound to use more juice :)

I get about 4 days battery life on a 1550 so no complaints for WM6.1

[drkfngthdragnlrd]

Is it possible that different phones act different with different radios or something? I run 2 1050's and am lucky to get 6 hrs of use with both batteries before needing charging on 6.1. I'm now over that amount of time with 1 battery and using my phone more, because I keep checking it in disbelief it's still fully charged... I understand using more juice but that big of a difference if like comparing a Mini and a Viper (not a Supra) lol

[stylez]

Is it possible that different phones act different with different radios or something? I run 2 1050's and am lucky to get 6 hrs of use with both batteries before needing charging on 6.1. I'm now over that amount of time with 1 battery and using my phone more, because I keep checking it in disbelief it's still fully charged... I understand using more juice but that big of a difference if like comparing a Mini and a Viper (not a Supra) lol

I find it strange how "some" people get this extremely reduced battery life, i don't know why this is?
A previous post i made:
i have been checking battery usage and when the phone has been left in sleep the draw is 21 mA and i did the same with the original WM6 ROM when was using that and the draw was 27 mA so i see battery life improvement over even the stock WM6 ROM, so i'm happy in the knowledge i get better battery life now than i did then.
Supra here bruv lol

[drkfngthdragnlrd]

I wish I knew too, I love those ROM's you guys make, just wondering is all. especailly now that I've had 2 battery get overcharged by one ROM overheating it and making the my Dash hot to the touch and now all of a sudden my batteries are working perfectly again, not over charging, lasting way longer, and to top it off getting all my texts again...

I wonder if they changed some hardware (had a revision) in these phones at some point where certain radios work with one but totally mess up others. My Dash is over a 1.5 yrs old (from when I bought it from t-mobiles site nevermind how long they had it for lol) and is the one made in China...

[ammarr]

Thanks for posting this.. I recently got a dash and flashed to one of the wm6.1 roms, and the battery life with wifi is absolutely HORRIBLE. I set wlan to best performance ofcourse, otherwise the performance is really crappy, but I'm lucky to get 1-1.5 hr in this mode. I'll go ahead and try the official wm6 rom and hopefully be able to get improved battery performance as well.