Mobile phone charging. 4

Generally, they're packaged with a full charge, so it shouldn't be more than a few hours to get sufficient charge to get going.

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Last time I bought a new phone (Samsung M100) the shopkeeper told me to keep it for 8hrs on charging before using it the first time.

Dont know the reason though.

Probably because most people are impatient to use their new phones, don't give it a decent charge, then complain about lousy batteries.

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This dependes on the type of battery. Li-Ion or Nicle Metel Hydrate, Some have a retentive type memory and prefure to be fully run down then full charged up, However some cct's wont allow this to happen as the system (Phone ) will switch its self off before the battery is run down.(to protect against messy shut downs)

cann't every seem to remember wish one are with though.

I just charge it until it says "Chargin Complete".

I have noticed that it gets a better charge if it's brought up the "Low Battery" icon before connecting the charger.

Think I've got NiMH batteries in mine.

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