kmo
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Lithium-ion batteries=Initialize a new battery. New batteries should be fully charged before their first use to obtain maximum capacity. Nickel-based batteries should be charged for 16 hours initially and run through 2-4 full charge/full discharge cycles, while lithium ion batteries should be charged for about 5-6 hours. Ignore the phone telling you that the battery is full--this is normal but is not accurate if the battery is not initialized. #DO NOT fully discharge a lithium-ion battery! Unlike Ni-Cd batteries, lithium-ion batteries' life is shortened every time you fully discharge them. Instead, charge them when the battery meter shows one bar left. Lithium-ion batteries, like most rechargeable batteries have a set amount of chargers in them.
All this conditioning is eventually going to kill your battery, Li-Ion batteries are not like the older Ni-Cd style. So, killing the battery (draining till dead) is not necessarily a good thing like so many have posted. Do what you want but the myth of how to "condition" a Li-Ion is simple, after the first initial charge is complete just use phone normally and charge when you get low on battery. Also, "DO USE" all the phone saving tips (like turning off bluetooth/gps/wi-fi etc.) We know these help save battery life if you're experiencing short life on your battery.
All this conditioning is eventually going to kill your battery, Li-Ion batteries are not like the older Ni-Cd style. So, killing the battery (draining till dead) is not necessarily a good thing like so many have posted. Do what you want but the myth of how to "condition" a Li-Ion is simple, after the first initial charge is complete just use phone normally and charge when you get low on battery. Also, "DO USE" all the phone saving tips (like turning off bluetooth/gps/wi-fi etc.) We know these help save battery life if you're experiencing short life on your battery.
