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09-25-2006, 09:49 PM
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Thumbs Must Hurt
Join Date: Mar 2006
Model: none
Posts: 83
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Do You Charge Your BB While It's On or Off?
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Just wondering if there is a 'preferred way' to charge your 8700 when it's overnight....
I was powering off the unit after turning the wireless connection off and then plugging it in - found this was the only way to see the battery charging via the LED blinking.
Then I spoke with a TMO rep who said he never turns his off!
What do you think?
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09-25-2006, 09:53 PM
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BlackBerry Extraordinaire
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: San Antonio, TX
Model: 9930
OS: 7.1
PIN: 3319688F
Carrier: Verizon
Posts: 2,178
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I charge it overnight.. and it's usually on. Sometimes I would turn the radio off if i want to have a goodnight sleep hahah.. but other than that it's usually on and running.. hey you don't want to miss those important text and email messages hahah.
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09-25-2006, 09:57 PM
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Thumbs Must Hurt
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Model: 9700
OS: 5.0.0.602
Carrier: AT&T
Posts: 190
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my bb is NEVER off. i try to only charge it at night, and i am browing the internet all day. also always on yak-on. battery life has been amazing, so yea i always leave my bb on when charging.
a good night sleep is knowing i will recieve important emails, even if its at 3 am.
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09-25-2006, 10:01 PM
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Knows Where the Search Button Is
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: calgary
Model: 8300
OS: 4.5.0.81
Carrier: Rogers
Posts: 42
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I always charge mine whiles it on.
Although I do re-boot it in the morning and ussually once at night before bed.
other wise mine goes 24/7 365.
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09-25-2006, 10:07 PM
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Knows Where the Search Button Is
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Long Beach, Ca
Model: 8330
Carrier: Verizon
Posts: 37
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I always reboot at night right before I go to bed. And then stays on the other 23 hours and 57 minutes. I charge it up at night with it on and during the day if I use it a lot I will hook it up to my computer at work to charge also.
The extended battery is a must. I don't think I have ever used more than 15% in a day.
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09-25-2006, 10:07 PM
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BlackBerry Extraordinaire
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: San Antonio, TX
Model: 9930
OS: 7.1
PIN: 3319688F
Carrier: Verizon
Posts: 2,178
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7/11 blackberries
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09-25-2006, 10:33 PM
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BlackBerry Extraordinaire
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Austin, TX
Model: 9700
Carrier: AT&T
Posts: 1,946
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Always on, only change the profile to Phone Only at night. Usually reboot about once a week.
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09-25-2006, 10:39 PM
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BlackBerry Extraordinaire
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Waterloo: Home of RIM
Model: PlayB
Carrier: Bell Mobility
Posts: 1,008
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I never turn my device off.
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09-25-2006, 10:54 PM
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Thumbs Must Hurt
Join Date: Mar 2005
Model: 8100
Carrier: Cingular
Posts: 124
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Never off....
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09-26-2006, 09:17 AM
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Thumbs Must Hurt
Join Date: Mar 2006
Model: none
Posts: 83
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Guess there's a general consensus so far! Good to know it's OK to leave it on then.
Thanks!
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09-26-2006, 09:27 AM
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BlackBerry Extraordinaire
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Houston, TX
Model: Curve
PIN: No thanks, yo tienen una pluma.
Carrier: AT&T
Posts: 1,759
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Never off either
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09-26-2006, 09:51 AM
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Talking BlackBerry Encyclopedia
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Model: 9530
Carrier: Verizon
Posts: 320
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Always on and reboot about every third day, sometimes because I have to, sometimes just because I can.
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09-26-2006, 10:26 AM
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Retired BBF Moderator
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: South Florida
Model: 8310
PIN: T + PINT = QUART
Carrier: at&t
Posts: 2,385
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Mine always stays on.
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09-26-2006, 10:36 AM
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Talking BlackBerry Encyclopedia
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Upstate NY
Model: Storm
PIN: Ask
Carrier: Verizon
Posts: 277
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Always on, never turn it of, usually using the desktop cradle while at work, about every couple of days. Re-boot only when I need to.
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09-26-2006, 10:36 AM
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Thumbs Must Hurt
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Rhode Island
Model: 8703e
Carrier: Verizon Wireless
Posts: 190
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Charge every night while its on.
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09-26-2006, 10:38 AM
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BlackBerry Extraordinaire
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: PA
Model: STORM
OS: 4.7.0.151
PIN: MOBILE
Carrier: VERIZON
Posts: 2,089
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Have external battery charger. Change battery everyday
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09-26-2006, 10:43 AM
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Talking BlackBerry Encyclopedia
Join Date: Aug 2005
Model: 9650
Carrier: Verizon
Posts: 204
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I never turn mine off, generally the only time it gets turned off is if I'm getting on an airplane, and that's not very often. I've heard that its recommended to power down any cell phone once a day to let it reregister with the network, but I don't believe it.
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09-26-2006, 10:59 AM
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CrackBerry Addict
Join Date: Sep 2006
Model: 8700g
Carrier: NO One
Posts: 811
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I have had my bb since 9/24/06 (I am a 3days old bb user). I did not turn off the bb at night for last 2 nights, and i charged them when it was on. However, I wonder if it is normal:
The battery is fully charged 100% this morning.
I downloaded few email msgs and opened 4-5 attachments
battery is now 95%.
Is it an issue of the battery?
I did turn it off few times during last 2 days. It was because I wanted to reboot the phone.
By the way, when I turn on the LED indicator, it blinks in green light. However, when I turn it off from the option -> screen, it becomes Red. Is it correct? or Red = no receiption?
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09-26-2006, 12:07 PM
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CrackBerry Addict
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Chicago
Model: 9700
OS: 6.0.0.448
Carrier: T-Mobile
Posts: 549
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Red means new mail
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09-26-2006, 01:44 PM
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Retired BBF Moderator
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Twin Cities, MN
Model: ip 3g
PIN: 8675309
Carrier: AT&T
Posts: 3,555
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Like many, my BB is on 24/7. So I charge mine when it's on.
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