[rovox]

Hi All,

I recently picked up a Pandigital Planet and found that my device won't run off the battery at all.

It boots no problem when plugged in, and runs like a dream, but only when running off of AC. The battery information shows that its at 99% and charging. The indicator light is not lit when it's on and plugged in. The second I unplug it the Planet is off, no "shutting down" or any of that business just instant power loss.

When I plug it in without turning it on the indicator light will show red....and stays that way for as long as I have it plugged in with no change (even after 6+ hours of charging). Trying to turn it on with out AC plugged in is completely non-responsive.

I've pulled it apart and checked the voltage on the battery with a multimeter and it shows the correct voltage and doesn't appear to be damaged. I'm at a loss here is there some other problem going on or do I just have a dud? Any ideas/help/solutions would be supremely appreciated.

Currently running OpenPDP ROM v2.0 (problem also occurred in most up to date stock ROM as well).

[harryohla]

What is the average user time for the planet battery?

[mocars2]

I know this is a month old but I just got a Planet and it takes about 6 hours to charge and I'm ONLY getting about 3 + hours of use - 4 if no internet. I did the calibration zip and I think that helped by about 30 minutes. Is 3 -4 hours Low? I thought this battery would go about 6 hours?

[nvrpayretail]

Depends on what you're doing. A lot of graphics, like playing games, will chew up battery time too. If you're mostly reading or the like then you should get much more time.

[tinfoil]

mocars2, on 17 December 2011 - 08:23 PM, said:

I know this is a month old but I just got a Planet and it takes about 6 hours to charge and I'm ONLY getting about 3 + hours of use - 4 if no internet. I did the calibration zip and I think that helped by about 30 minutes. Is 3 -4 hours Low? I thought this battery would go about 6 hours?

Juicedefender helped me a bit. I got 5 hours with wifi on.

[Bwangster12]

What calibration zip are we talking about here?

I feel as if I am not getting the best battery life. If I look at the battery status graph, I'm seeing very fluctuating battery life. Just turned off syncing, and temporarily turned off background data (market needs that tho), but feel as if I fly through it when just web searching. Am using Juicedefender, and have it set to aggressive.

This post has been edited by Bwangster12: 26 December 2011 - 09:47 PM

[tinfoil]

Bwangster12, on 26 December 2011 - 09:46 PM, said:

What calibration zip are we talking about here?

I feel as if I am not getting the best battery life. If I look at the battery status graph, I'm seeing very fluctuating battery life. Just turned off syncing, and temporarily turned off background data (market needs that tho), but feel as if I fly through it when just web searching. Am using Juicedefender, and have it set to aggressive.

I downloaded "battery calibration" app from android market and I think it works great. Before using the app you gotta charge to 100% then, calibrate, then unplug and drain your battery all the way to 0, then charge to full.

[Bwangster12]

tinfoil, on 26 December 2011 - 10:18 PM, said:

I downloaded "battery calibration" app from android market and I think it works great. Before using the app you gotta charge to 100% then, calibrate, then unplug and drain your battery all the way to 0, then charge to full.

So, perhaps the "battery calibration" idea would solve the issue whereas I could have 40% battery, then notice it jump up to 48%? If I click on the graph, there are A LOT of spikes up and down in battery life. Seems weird.

[lmcforever]

Recently received this item (Pandigital Planet) from a raffle that I won at work 2 weeks ago. At first, when I took everything out of the box, I charged the product for about a day or so, and than it worked fine unplugged. Just the other day, we plugged in the planet and it was working, although the moment we unplugged the device, it turned off and wouldn't turn back on until plugged back into the wall.

Is there any suggestions on what to do? Please, and thank you.

[mocars2]

lmcforever, on 15 January 2012 - 05:51 PM, said:

Recently received this item (Pandigital Planet) from a raffle that I won at work 2 weeks ago. At first, when I took everything out of the box, I charged the product for about a day or so, and than it worked fine unplugged. Just the other day, we plugged in the planet and it was working, although the moment we unplugged the device, it turned off and wouldn't turn back on until plugged back into the wall.

Is there any suggestions on what to do? Please, and thank you.

Tell us what percent is it when you have it plugged in. Go to your home page; click on the little gear/widget at the bottom; go to the bottom and click on - ABOUT DEVICE and click on status - the battery level is there.

[styk]

Is it possible the battery needs a few charge discharge cycles before it gets maximum capacity? I'vee seen this hapen on new cell phones before

[mocars2]

styk, on 11 February 2012 - 11:11 AM, said:

Is it possible the battery needs a few charge discharge cycles before it gets maximum capacity? I'vee seen this hapen on new cell phones before

I don't think these batteries need that - that seems like that is what you do with Nicads. BUT I might be wrong. Is this question for you because you are having short battery time?

[jacka1]

I have the same problem...only works when its plugged in...its anoying because i bought it for a trip to nyc and cant even use it...and i have 1 day nonetheless anything will help and all the company told me was to return it but sadly i tossed out the recept by accident

I have the same problem...only works when its plugged in...its anoying because i bought it for a trip to nyc and cant even use it...and i have 1 day nonetheless anything will help and all the company told me was to return it but sadly i tossed out the recept by accident