Capolini
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Since this does not pertain to flashlights I thought I would put this here!
This is for my LG smart Phone battery. it is Lithium Ion like my flashlight batteries but I believe these are a bit different in terms of allowable discharge. The battery is part # BL-49JH. It is similar to my camcorder battery in shape, size and safe/allowable discharge.
This is my first smart phone,,lol!
Here is my question,the directions for the OEM replacement battery on Ebay state to cycle the battery at least 3 times before any concern of performance are raised.They also say TO COMPLETELY DISCHARGE THE BATTERY during these initial cycles.
SO, SHOULD I COMPLETELY DISCHARGE THIS BATTERY TO "0%" for at least 3 cycles?
This phone is only 3 days old and I charged it about 5 times. Oriiginally after setting up the phone was @ 20% upon initial charge and the other times ~ 55% to 65%.I have the 18650 mentality where I do not want to get the batteries too low,,although I know these are different in that regard,but HOW LOW CAN YOU GO?!
I believe the part about not reaching full potential until after several cycles are achieved. The second day I had it, it was @ 100%. I set it down, went in to obvious sleep mode and an hour later w/ no use at all it was @ 91%! To the best of my knowledge nothing was down loading.
Here is what they said below:
Lithium Ion Batteries have a shelf life of up to 10 years and with proper care, should last 12 – 24 months. All batteries should be charged when received and cycled at least 3 times before concerns about performance are raised. To cycle your battery, simply charge it fully and then discharge it completely. Cycling the battery helps it to reach its full potential capacity, especially after being shelved for a period of time.
ACTUALLY it may be too late to follow Ebays advice because I already have about 5 or 6 charge/discharge cycles!
I do NOT think I should discharge this battery 3 or 4 times to "0" %.....WHAT DO YOU GUYS THINK?
Thanks.............Capolini
This is for my LG smart Phone battery. it is Lithium Ion like my flashlight batteries but I believe these are a bit different in terms of allowable discharge. The battery is part # BL-49JH. It is similar to my camcorder battery in shape, size and safe/allowable discharge.
This is my first smart phone,,lol!
Here is my question,the directions for the OEM replacement battery on Ebay state to cycle the battery at least 3 times before any concern of performance are raised.They also say TO COMPLETELY DISCHARGE THE BATTERY during these initial cycles.
SO, SHOULD I COMPLETELY DISCHARGE THIS BATTERY TO "0%" for at least 3 cycles?
This phone is only 3 days old and I charged it about 5 times. Oriiginally after setting up the phone was @ 20% upon initial charge and the other times ~ 55% to 65%.I have the 18650 mentality where I do not want to get the batteries too low,,although I know these are different in that regard,but HOW LOW CAN YOU GO?!
I believe the part about not reaching full potential until after several cycles are achieved. The second day I had it, it was @ 100%. I set it down, went in to obvious sleep mode and an hour later w/ no use at all it was @ 91%! To the best of my knowledge nothing was down loading.
Here is what they said below:
Lithium Ion Batteries have a shelf life of up to 10 years and with proper care, should last 12 – 24 months. All batteries should be charged when received and cycled at least 3 times before concerns about performance are raised. To cycle your battery, simply charge it fully and then discharge it completely. Cycling the battery helps it to reach its full potential capacity, especially after being shelved for a period of time.
ACTUALLY it may be too late to follow Ebays advice because I already have about 5 or 6 charge/discharge cycles!
I do NOT think I should discharge this battery 3 or 4 times to "0" %.....WHAT DO YOU GUYS THINK?
Thanks.............Capolini
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