Motorola Droid Forum

(http://vpnavy01.ipower.com/lgdare/toilet_newspaper.gif) - The Motorola Droid is a very useful personal smart phone, with many exciting features. However, there might be times you want to extend the charge of your Droid's battery, especially if you're not going to be able to charge it for awhile.

Step 1 - The first thing to do to extend your battery life is to turn off "Automatic Applications Sync." You can shut this off or make sure it is shut off by going first to "Menu" then to "Settings" and then to "Accounts & Sync."

Step 2 - Next, turn off your bluetooth power if it is currently running. This is done by going to "Menu" then to "Settings" to "Wireless & Networks" and then to "Bluetooth."

Step 3 - If you are not using your Wi-Fi connection, you can extent your battery life by turning it off. You can do so by going to "Menu" then "Setting" then to "Wireless & Networks" and then to "Wi-Fi."

Step 4 - If you have not done so already, add the "Power Control" widget to your Motorola Droid. You can do this by going to "Menu" then "Add" then to "Widgets" and finally "Power Control." Once you've added the widget, open it up and you will see different options including Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, and Display Brightness.

Step 5 - Inside the "Power Control" widget, turn down the "Display Brightness" a couple notches to help conserve even more battery power.

Doing all that takes away the fun!  :D

(http://vpnavy01.ipower.com/lgdare/old_man.gif) It is simply amazing how much battery life you use if you don't have a strong signal.  When I'm up in PA - I have a very weak signal (about 1 to 2 bars) at my home.  My Droid (battery life) only lasts about a day.  When I'm home in Maryland where (I have all bars) the difference is amazing.  I've been here for three days and still have 50% of my battery left.  There is a lot to be said about the Droid searching for a good signal, etc.

I can’t say that I agree with the theory that Signal Strength has all that much to do with the overall battery life of Motorola Droid. In my home area I am running a 3G connection with 5 bars more than 65% of the time and I can’t make it the day with my battery not having to be charge. I think the only way you are getting that kind of longevity out of your Droids battery is if you are not using it. Myself I use my droid for tethering, messaging texts and or pictures, emails, phone calls, web browsing when away from my notebook… and that’s in my personal life as well as business. A Droids work is never done! I did see an extended life battery, but I wouldn’t want to give up my car dock or hard cover / holster combination.

(http://vpnavy01.ipower.com/lgdare/old_man.gif) I'm using it the same in both places.  I really only use it for text messages and phone calls.  Oh well, at least in my case - the signal appears to make a difference.

I agree Vpnavy! When I am in the basement at work there is no signal and my Droid quickly loses battery power. I suppose it is from the phone searching for a signal. It is amazing how much quicker the battery drains. Luckily I am not down there all that often!

Hi, I have 2 questions.

1. I tried to add the "Power Control" widjet to my Motorola Droid phone, but "Add" was grayed out & I was unable to proceed. "Power Control" has not been previously installed.

2. "Power Control" is installed on my wifes Motorola Droid phone & she would like to have it uninstalled. How is this done? I did not see it listed under the applications installed.
Thanks for any help on this.

bobanderson