My Wife Is A Smart Phone Addict.

Discussion in 'The Lounge' started by TimW, Aug 9, 2025.

  1. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    She constantly complains that it won't hold a charge, but she is using it as soon as she wakes until after dinner when we watch TV. "It was on the charger all night and it only has 83% charge plus it's hot. I'd put this in the smartphone forum but there's been no activity there for a year or so. It's a Samsung galaxy A-15. I suggested she see about a battery replacement...or just get off it!! (lol).
     
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  2. xrobwx71

    xrobwx71 Private E-2

    If she hasn't, try rebooting it.
     
  3. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    That's been done and I have also changed the power setting, all of which has seemed to have helped. Thanks for your advice.
     
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  4. JonahWales

    JonahWales Master Sergeant

    all new phones have built in batteries and cant be replaced?i dont know...they get hot --i think they give me a rash...if hand is wet phone is useless--i hate those things
     
  5. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    The phone galaxyA15 can have the battery replaced. I'm assuming the rest of your post is parody...
     
  6. xrobwx71

    xrobwx71 Private E-2

    Maybe not end user replaced, but they can be replaced. I replaced the "unreplaceable battery" in a Pixel 4, but it's a real pain and not for anyone in a hurry.
     
  7. Corporal Punishment

    Corporal Punishment Head of Software Shenanigans Staff Member

    It's doable....

    You can grab a kit here for $20 bucks if you want to try it.
    https://www.amazon.com/Soseieiu-EB-BA156ABY-Replacement-SM-A156B-Adhesive/dp/B0F1FFY22D/?th=1

    But heat is a lithium killer -- constant use and charging just destroys. It could be worse. I have a buddy whose batteries died on his Tesla. Cost him 20K. I feel like a bad human, but it was hard to feel sorry for him. :)

    If that doesn't work, I still have a Blackberry around here somewhere I can send her.... That will solve that addict problem in a hurry. :)
     
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  8. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    Damn, that's awfully expensive just to make phone calls....
     
  9. Corporal Punishment

    Corporal Punishment Head of Software Shenanigans Staff Member

    You should see my Pokemon go bill. :)
     
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  10. D.H.

    D.H. Private E-2

    I know this is a little late. Has it been fixed yet?

    IF not, have you checked for any hidden APPs and/or processes running in the background that shouldn't and/or doesn't need to be?

    Checked for any Malware/Virus' and the like?

    IF battery replacement is in it's future, try finding a higher capacity, as high as you can get/the highest possible.

    Outside of that, a shock collar that's BT connected to the phone's usage timer and shocks her to get off the phone after a set amount of use time...LOL
     
  11. the mekanic

    the mekanic Major Mekanical Geek

    Get a NUC and hook it up to the TV. That should help...
    :D
     
  12. Wenchie

    Wenchie I R teh brat

    My son has been classified, medically, as a screens addict. I feel your pain.
     

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