This is a great article on how to improve battery life on your android device. I’m sure on one or even a few of these tips will help you if you are having problems with battery life on your phone.

13 ways to make your Android phone’s battery last longer

Improve your Android phone’s battery life with these tips

Let’s be honest – many mobile phone batteries simply aren’t fit for purpose. Even Google’s Larry Page says you should be grateful if your Android battery lasts a day.

In fact, in order to keep your smartphone alive for a full “working” day you’re often forced to deactivate the very features that make the phone “smart” to begin with, as you switch off option after option to nurse your rapidly-dying new mobile through a day of worthwhile use.

So what can be done, practically speaking, to make your Android phone’s battery last longer? And can any of the power-management apps actually help?

Here we’ll look at the more obvious Android battery-saving solutions, as well as the more obscure tips and tricks that could make a genuine difference – and add hours to your potential operational ‘up time’.

1. Widgetise your on/off switches

Put simply, you’ve got to take control. The best way of Read the rest of this entry »

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So you’re the proud new owner of the HTC EVO 4G and you want to get the most out of what is arguably one of the most powerful phones on the market. We’ve all spent so many months drooling over this phone that having it your hand might just be a little overwhelming at first. Luckily for you, the friendly folks over at the EVO section of AndroidForums are eager to help with any question you could possibly think of, but we’ll cover a few basics here.

Getting to Know Android and HTC Sense

If you are coming from another Android phone this might be old hat, but for many the EVO 4G will be their first handset powered by the little green robot. User SprintFun has gone ahead and written up a pretty nifty guide for getting acclimated to the EVO 4G environment. If you are new to Android or HTC sense its worth a read to get the basics. Read the rest of this entry »

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Let’s address the ever-so-awkward elephant in the room: the HTC EVO 4G’s battery life could stand to be a little better. Whether it’s the hardware, software, or the battery itself, something’s not really helping in this three-pronged equation. Fortunately, Sprint feels the same and they’re offering up some tips to help you squeeze more juice out of your shiny new phone.

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