How Do I Know When I Need a New Battery for My Smartphone?
BlackBerrys are known as great smartphones for work and for play. Their QWERTY keyboard makes texting, emailing and Tweeting a breeze. But if youre having problems with your BlackBerry Q10 battery, check out our tips below.
What is the BlackBerry Q10?
The BlackBerry Q10 is a marriage of touchscreen technology of the smartphone and the QWERTY keyboards BlackBerry is known for.
- BlackBerry mobile phones are known for being durable and good for work.
- The Q10 continues this trend, along with an 8 Megapixel Camera on the back and a front-facing camera.
- Its bigger screen makes it easier to view websites and e-mails.
- The Q10 phone itself comes with 16GB, 2GB Ram and a microSD slot for adding more memory to your mobile.
Why is my BlackBerry Q10 Battery Draining so Fast?
BlackBerry batteries are known for their long battery time. If theres a problem with your battery life, it could be
- Youre working with a brand new Q10 battery.
- The screen of your phone is too bright and taking up more power.
- Youre often in a bad cell service area.
- Your Q10 battery is defective.
How Do I Make My BlackBerry Phone Battery Last Longer?
Again, because most BlackBerry batteries are so durable, the problems should have an easy fix.
- If youre working with a brand new BlackBerry Q10, give your batteries a few days to adjust. You should allow the battery to drain fully then charge fully for the first few days. After that, users have reported up to 14-16 hours of battery life.
- Reduce screen brightness as well as the keyboard backlight brightness.
- Use WiFi instead of cell service whenever possible.
- Change your app background refresh settings to something less frequent.
- If all else fails, you can purchase a new, or backup, BlackBerry battery.
How Do I Replace My BlackBerry Q10 Phone Battery?
If you have to replace your BlackBerry battery, this process is really simple.
- Turn your BlackBerry device off.
- Slide the back cover down to detach it from the phone.
- Use the notch at the top of the battery pack to remove the battery.
- When youre inserting a new battery, make sure the connectors on the new battery line up with the connectors on the device.
- Once youve inserted the new battery, slide the back cover back on.
The BlackBerry Q10 could be a good phone for work but in order for it to do that, it has to work for you. See if our tips help you with your battery life.
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