Battery life is decent, but I will tell you that it is definitely not great out of the box (stock unrooted) if you're a power user. If you do decide to get the device, go with the extended battery as well, it doesn't add much thickness, at all. I have the LTE version, so I can't comment on the GSM version.
are you using the kernel that is packaged into Axiom? I've been using Franco's Nightly 8 kernel and it's sooo smooth, decent battery life too.
much better. after letting a kernel settling down a bit, there's no problem getting through a day. wouldn't be able with stock and not rooted.
fyi, for those who want to take a stab at the GSM version http://mobile.dailysteals.com/ $560 + shipping/tax as far as battery life, its decent, I get through the day without a charge with casual usage. But I'd still get a car charger.
I got the GSM version too. Battery life wasn't great the first day with Android OS taking up a lot. I'm gonna see how it is today without location services and syncing. So far Andorid OS isn't draining nearly as much. Other than that, it's great. I love the multi-tasking function.
When you first turn on phone, open your camera, and then close it. Report back if "Android OS' usage has decreased
I will try that. Is there a faster way of closing it besides hitting home and then closing it through the multi-tasking button? Yes, I'm a noob.
oh, what I mean by that is just open your camera, and then hit home to exit out of it A kernel developer on XDA thinks there is an issue with the camera starting automatically , and not shutting off properly (don't worry, not like your lens going on and taking pictures) I haven't tried it as I'm on a separate kernel. It may not help, but worth a shot
There is now a tool that will unlock your bootloader, and root your phone http://www.droid-life.com/2012/01/0...nd-unrootre-lock-tool-released/#disqus_thread I have not tried it, and I personally suggest that you learn how to use ADB and Fastboot to root this bad boy, but one click solutions shouldn't be too far away.
