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Question

Samsung S3 battery life

Feb 19, 2015 12:47AM PST

My S3 Mini's battery only lasts about 5 hours. The battery tab says "Wakelock" / Media uses 95% of the battery. The phone is always "awake" (blue line continuous). Samsung has replaced the PC board and battery, but the problem continues. Can anyone plz help?

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One last thing.
Feb 19, 2015 12:59AM PST

Since this is a smart phone we know that installing an app can cause this. Also, if GPS, WiFi and Bluetooth are on, it may not make through the day. There are tomes on the web about getting more battery time so don't install any apps, and follow CNET's article on turning off things.

-> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rys-jf7Icb4

More at:
http://www.cnet.com/how-to/five-settings-that-increase-battery-life-on-android-4-4-kitkat/
http://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-improve-battery-life-on-any-mobile-device/

Bob

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The other thing. Extended battery option.
Feb 19, 2015 1:07AM PST