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Old 10-06-2007, 02:04 PM
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Default Does a .gif wallpaper drain battery?

There were a few pretty cool moveable wallpapers that came with my razr2 -- but I'm worried if I use it, it'll drain battery..is that accurate?
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Default Re: Does a .gif wallpaper drain battery?

I would think that a movable image, would drain the battery, as opposed to a fixed (stationary) image.
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Default Re: Does a .gif wallpaper drain battery?

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I would think that a movable image, would drain the battery, as opposed to a fixed (stationary) image.
I agree.
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Default Re: Does a .gif wallpaper drain battery?

Yes it can drain the battery a little, but not that much. I had one of these images on my old LG handset, and didn't really have to charge it more frequently than the stationary image that I had on it.
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Default Re: Does a .gif wallpaper drain battery?

The amount of processing required to move the background image is so incredibly tiny, compared to the amount of energy required to run the radio. Don't worry about it at all.
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Default Re: Does a .gif wallpaper drain battery?

I had a gif on my D600 and E398 and it didn't change the battery that much.
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Talking Save your mobile phone battery: tips to prolong talk time

I think it will consume ur battery life,but I think it's very limited.It doesnt matter!

So much to say, so little talk time. In this tutorial you'll learn how to keep the conversation going by squeezing extra juice from your mobile phone's battery.

Step 1: Lower the screen brightness
Decrease screen brightness to 50 percent of maximum or less. You'll barely notice a difference, but you'll save a lot of juice.
Step 2: Lower backlight duration
Lower the backlight duration for the screen and/or keypad. Try the lowest setting first, then work up if it prooves too short.
Step 3: Disable unnecessary sounds
Disable unnecessary sounds. Sure, you want your phone to ring, but do you need it to beep every time you press a button or receive a text message? Fewer sounds equal longer battery life. Also lower the ring tone volume.
Step 4: Turn off Bluetooth
Turn off Bluetooth when you're not using a headset. This wireless technology consumes power even when it's not communicating with other devices.
Step 5: Turn off infraredofficial
Turn off infrared. Like Bluetooth, it drains the battery while waiting to receive a signal. Turn it on only when you need it, then turn it off again.
Step 6: Skip the games, Web sites and photos
Stop playing games, surfing Web sites, and taking photos. Sure, they're fun, but they require processor power, a backlit screen, sound effects, and other battery-draining elements.
Step 7: Avoid completely draining the battery
Don't allow your mobile phone's battery to completely drain, and keep the phone in cool places so the battery won't overheat.
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