Apache update reducing battery life

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jase250

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Topic # 8928 7-Aug-2006 16:05

Has anyone found the battery life of their Apache is reduced after applying the s/w update?

I have a client who I recommended updating to: He now finds his battery lasts less than a day, while previous to this it would last up to 3.

Any thoughts appreciated.

Cheers.

Jama

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Reply # 43426 7-Aug-2006 16:10

Turn off the data connection when not in use.

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geekiegeek

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Reply # 43429 7-Aug-2006 16:17

I would agree with the last post for saving power.

When comparing before and after - does he now use push email?

I was checking for new mail every 10mins durring the day before the update and now after the update I find my battery life to be about the same as before.

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tr3v

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Reply # 43432 7-Aug-2006 16:47

I have only found a significant change in battery life when I have DirectPush enabled. I have got into the habit of carrying my spare (and fully charged) battery with me. I only enable DirectPush when I am expecting important email, and am not worried about running out of batteries. I also have it enabled during uninteresting meetings :)

I disable WiFi whenever it is not being used.

I never use BlueTooth so can't comment on that.

sat

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Reply # 44158 16-Aug-2006 21:14

use the battety daver file developed for the Harrier, works fine on apache and really improves battery life