how long does it take for initial charge?
Catherine11
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Just received a new LG Terra phone. No user guide. How long does it take for initial charge.

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Weth
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With lithium ion batteries, there is no need to do an initial full charge.  Just charge to get the power you need, if it is even needed.  100% charge and full discharge cycles are bad fir lithium ion, keeping it between 20 and 80 percent increases overall life. 

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http://batteryuniversity.com/learn/article/how_to_charge_when_to_charge_table

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Weth
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With lithium ion batteries, there is no need to do an initial full charge.  Just charge to get the power you need, if it is even needed.  100% charge and full discharge cycles are bad fir lithium ion, keeping it between 20 and 80 percent increases overall life. 

Second opinion below

http://batteryuniversity.com/learn/article/how_to_charge_when_to_charge_table

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