Do I need to leave this battery charging for a given amount of hours before using the phone? Will I ruin it if I start using the phone right away?
1764516
You put the battery on the phone and charge it right away, as soon as you receive it from Amazon, if it has no charge. I the battery has charge, then you use it until it does not have anymore charge. There are no instructions when you receive those batteries from the vendor. You just follow your best judgement. You don't ruin the phone nor the batteries if you use them right away.
1764517
hi carlos, i charged it for a few hours, but i think you can use it immediately. i dialed out and it worked. had it since december 2013. i have a panasonic phone and the original battery would have cost $35, of course it did last 2 years, we'll see.
1764518
Hi Carlos - after I installed new battery, I left it to charge but looked at it about 15 minutes later and the window was charged up when it had been at zero before I put in battery. I don't think you can ruin battery if your phone is charged and you use it, and you can't go wrong with the price. It's been working like a dream.
1764519
I would charge it for a full 15 hours before using it. They usually come partially charged, so doing a full charge is the best way to be sure.
1764520
When you receive the new battery ,it needs to charge all the way up before use. it comes partically charged.Hope this will help you
199040
The owner's manual states that leaving it on charge is not a safety concern, but it can shorten the battery life. They recommend not leaving it on charge for extended periods, 30 days, if it is not used. If you are using it regularly there should be no problem leaving it on charge.
381387
I would charge it a good 24 hours before use. I am still using it on the first charge.
1829018
If you don't fully charge the battery the first time, is can develop a memory and you will never get the "full use" of it. ALWAYS charge anything with a rechargeable battery at least 12-24 hours before use (cell phones, cordless phones, GPS, etc) it will just ensure you don't need a new battery for years.
2103404
I charged mine for about 4 hours before I used it. The battery loses juice as it sits. So only charge it before you use it.
2090121
Yes charge it for a full 24 hours before your 1st use. It is in the owners manual or you can go online to the company website. It will work great after that. CheersRandall
218702
I use my phone while its being charged. Not sure of the effect it has on the battery. But it does work. I even use ot while the phone is plugged into the charger and the charger is plugged into the wall.
156881
Nothing special about charging. I just put mine on the charger while I sleep. It's always worked for me and doesn't hurt the battery to be on the charger for seven hours.
1503534
You're not supposed to leave it on the charger if it's plugged in. It will lose the battery life sooner. Only charge for four hours when needed.
687889
Did you charge it fully? The initial charge and first several charges should be extra long charges. From the Seidio web site : In order to obtain the full capacity of your Seidio battery, we highly recommend that you leave the battery/your phone on the charger for an additional 2-3 hours after the charging indicator turns green or the battery status shows full. Continue for 5-6 charging cycles for optimal performance. I'm still very happy with this battery. It still kicks butt! It saved me from buying a new phone. I love my old phone now... better then new!
774314
Yes, you can use the phone or other device while charging. Full charge takes about 45 min to an hour if pretty empty. With a longer charge cord I leave the battery in my pocket while using the phone.
1313757
That's nor bad. think you will find that it will run longer and longer after use and re-charging. Did you fully discharge it before re-charging the first time? No worry if you didn't, but it may take several recharges to get it up to full running time. Mine now runs about an hour before running out.
2190136
I would not advice leaving it for more than a few hours after fully charged just me due to trickle charging is still on. I rather be safe than sorry.
1247325
Thank you for contacting us, Please ensure you are charging the battery per the details provided on the packaging as it is crucial for accurate measurement of battery life. While the battery is undergoing to first initial charge please do not operate the phone. *Please do not remove the battery wrapping* It is required to charge the battery fully for 12 hours and then let the battery deplete completely to 2 percent then recharging the battery again for another 12 hours. This is required 5-6 times to get the most accurate reading on your phone and best battery life. *Please note on the first few initial charges the battery life reader on your device is not accurate as it is not synced with the battery* We definitely do apologize for the inconveniences. If you have followed the instructions listed above and still have concerns please get back to us as soon as possible. Best regards, Brandon
1627986
It will last for quite a while before you use it as it is basically just a battery itself. It is only enough to charge a phone once though before it needs recharged itself.
368733
I normally just allow my phone to get to 2% prior to charging it. I tried at 30% before and the phone seemed to die fast than before. It takes my phone a couple days to reduce to 2%. If it is at 20% I will play games for about an hour so I can throw it on the charger for the night. It does take a few hours to get a good charge on it.
83963
Yes but you should still charge it for about 15 hours before using it so that you will get the full use time out of it.