Leaving 3g on ???

[rob90262]

I'm new to the forums and was wondering if you leave the 3g on in the iPhone does it really drain your battery in the matter of a couple of hours

 

[Tramain]

If you turn off 3G it can double your battery life.

 

[rob90262]

I'm asking because off a full charge the battery only last 5hours 42minute and I'm not sure if that's good or should I take my phone back in

 

[Tramain]

I'm asking because off a full charge the battery only last 5hours 42minute and I'm not sure if that's good or should I take my phone back in

Is that including stand by/sleep time? And anytime your not using your iPhone do you make sure you put it in stand by/sleep ?

 

[rob90262]

Yes I press the button on the top sorry I'm a newb and I didn't go online just text while I was at work

 

[Tramain]

Yes I press the button on the top sorry I'm a newb

I would take it to Apple they will replace it. Make a appoint here Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar

 

[flyingember]

my wife has 90% of her battery after 1 day mostly on standby.

it's not 3G vs not, it's using it that drains it. this does sound like something Apple needs to fix

 

[big9erfan]

It shouldn't unless you're using things like websites, IMing, streaming podcasts or music, etc.

Turn off bluetooth when not using it too.

 

[rob90262]

Thanks I'm just trying to make sure cause I bought the phone on Sunday

 

[Tramain]

Thanks I'm just trying to make sure cause I bought the phone on Sunday

There have been alot of iPhone 3Gs battery problems.

 

[chobbs1]

What is the battery time if you do indeed turn your 3g off? You have a while to trade the phone in. Try some tests.

 

[GMJeff]

I have had a 3G and now a 3GS, and the battery life on both is roughly the same. They last me all day with moderate use. 3G is always on, so is Bluetooth. I watch some videos at lunchtime and check mail numerous times a day. I even play some light games during my down time at work. Stream radio sometimes, too.

I have only had a day or two where I was pushing the battery hard, but that is why I carry a charger for my phone in my bag with my laptop.