The Initial Charge "Myth"

[undesign]

Some general info on li-ion batteries

http://www.batteryuniversity.com/print-partone-12.htm

"Lithium-ion is a very clean system and does not need priming as nickel-based batteries do. The 1st charge is no different to the 5th or the 50th charge. Stickers instructing to charge the battery for 8 hours or more for the first time may be a leftover from the nickel battery days."

" Unlike nickel and lead-based batteries, a new lithium-ion pack does not need cycling through charging and discharging. Priming will make little difference because the maximum capacity of lithium-ion is available right from the beginning. Neither does a full discharge improve the capacity of a faded pack. However, a full discharge/charge will reset the digital circuit of a 'smart' battery to improve the state-of-charge estimation"

So there you have it, just keeping it topped up rather than running it out should maintian good operating lifespan....

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[kvi]

ive been using the phone straight out of the box for every phone ive bought in the last five years. modern batteries modern technology.

my phone batts have lasted as good if not better than old my friends' have

 

[kayvee]

These are all myths, people. Just let the phone decide when it want's/doesn't want charge, there are no myths programmed in.