02-04-2014
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02-04-2014
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LucyAP
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I just replaced the battery Saturday and it's down to half full 3 days later. I don't have any updates available. How can I get my battery to last?
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02-04-2014 15:08
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02-04-2014 15:08
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My battery typically lasts 3-4 months, but in the last month or so, I've seen a few bogus battery level reports. It will show as empty, but a few hours later, it will be back to full...
02-04-2014 14:41
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02-04-2014 14:41
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My last battery has been in since October and is still going strong. One hint I've heard is to turn off auto synching if you're using a Bluetooth device. It also uses up the battery if you spend a lot of time waking up your device to check your numbers.
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02-04-2014 15:08
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02-04-2014 15:08
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My battery typically lasts 3-4 months, but in the last month or so, I've seen a few bogus battery level reports. It will show as empty, but a few hours later, it will be back to full...
04-02-2014 21:47
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04-02-2014 21:47
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Mine is doing the same thing! Suddenly notified me that my battery was nearly dead last week, so I ran to get a replacement battery. Before I could change it out, the old battery showed full again. A week later, same message, and this time I did replace it. Just got a mesage again saying it's low. Everything is up to day unless there's been a new update in the last week. Suggestions?

04-03-2014 04:10
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04-03-2014 04:10
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09-19-2014 05:30
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09-19-2014 05:30
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I charged my battery yesterday, it showed all lights blinking, so it was full. This morning it was dead again.
09-26-2014 05:36
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09-26-2014 05:36
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Mine is doing the same thing. I got a warning that my battery was low, it seemed fairly soon as it's probably only been two months or so, but it was my first time replacing the battery so I figured maybe that was the shelf life. However, I replaced it two weeks ago and just got a message saying my zip battery is low again! I'm not sure if it's a difference in the brand (I bought Rayovac batteries because that's all the store I went to had; I think the one that came with the tracker was Panasonic), but that seems like a big change and I can't imagine anything about my usage has changed. I've changed out of the battery, again, and we'll see how long this lasts. I'm not sure if there's just something wrong with some of these, or what - but if it keeps up at this rate, I might as well pay the extra money to upgrade to a rechargeable device!

10-17-2014 14:42
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10-17-2014 14:42
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The ZIP does not have a rechargable battery. Are you in the wrong forum?

11-09-2014 12:22
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11-09-2014 12:22
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I am having the same problem. I started using my fitbit zip in May 2014. I have replaced battery twice (last time was less than a month ago) and battery is "dangerously" low again. This is getting too expensive.
12-10-2014 21:16
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12-10-2014 21:16
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12-12-2014 07:03
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12-12-2014 07:03
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Just replaced my Zip bettery again, this latest battery only lasting two weeks. Last night it wouldn't sync, and this morning the battery symbol was showing with a slash through it and flashing. I tried the tutorial from another post about adjusting the little connection spring, cleaning the contacts with alcohol - no luck.
I've had the Zip almost a year, and have probably had to replace the battery 6-8 times in that time period - very frustrating! The bettery before this one lasted two months, which is probably the best I've ever done with it. As much as I love my Zip, not sure I want to have to deal with battery replacements every few weeks. 😞 The phantom low battery notifications are annoying, but at least a sync fixes the problem and it keeps working - but a two week drain? Not good.
12-16-2014 07:56
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12-16-2014 07:56
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I think it's time to get rid of the fitbit and get a new product. My husband has a Garmin and my daughter has a Jawbone and they don't have these issues. I'm telling everyone I know to avoid Fitbit as it's far too expensive to maintain. It's clearnow that there are superior options.
12-16-2014 08:23
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12-16-2014 08:23
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I just replaced my battery and now the display will not shut off. Even after opening the Zip and resetting the battery several times, I get a couple of error codes (E4B0, I think) and then the display will not shut off and constantly shows the distance (e.g. 1.72 miles). Has this device gone bad?

12-16-2014 08:52
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12-16-2014 08:52
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Hello everyone! I realize this response is a long time coming, but did want to take the time to address your posts.
Problems with Batteries draining, low battery notices showing and Zips turning off may be a connection issue between the battery and the tracker. To correct it, take out the battery and you should see a metal spring in the battery compartment, check if the metal spring is making contact with the battery and it is lined. Here is how it should look like:
When your Zip shows a low battery sign, it means that the battery needs to be replaced, a fresh 3V coin battery, CR2025 will need to be put in; open the Zip with the door tool and replace the old battery, like this:
@ThreePecans @AmyRhubarb @MaryEllenG @eboucher @sfabian @pearl
If you are still encountering a problem after doing this, I recommend to contact our Customer Support team here so they can further assist with this.
12-16-2014 09:01
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12-16-2014 09:01
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Believe it or not I am actually capable of following directions and changing the battery successfully. If you follow this chain, you will see the issue that I (and apparently many others are having) is that the battery is draining and needs to be replaced far more often than the manufacturer suggests. It appears most of us have tried fixes likely cleaning connections and ensuring the software is up to date but that hasn't resolved the problems. Since fitbit doesn't seem to care it's time to change products.
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02-09-2018 22:34
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02-09-2018 22:34
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The battery life icon on tools is at times incorrect. I replaced my battery about 10 days ago. On Feb 7, the battery life icon showed about 50% remaining. As I was getting ready to log out several minutes ago, I noticed that the icon now shows nearly 100% remaining. I have screen shots for both days, if someone will let me know how to submit to support.

02-10-2018 21:47
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As far as I was ever able to tell, there really is no way to know how much life remains in the battery of a Zip. Just keep an extra battery with you at all times and frequently check to make sure your Zip is still working if you are on a walk.

02-12-2018 15:53
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02-12-2018 15:53
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Thanks for sharing your experience with Fitbit Zip @pearl! Nice to see you here @Bub001! This may have a quick solution. I would recommend checking the metal spring inside the Zip's battery compartment. Sometimes your tracker will have battery issues when this is bent. Here is a picture of how it should look like:
Keep me posted! 🙂
02-12-2018 16:17
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02-12-2018 16:17
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The battery life is a complete mystery to me. I’ve never had a battery last more than 3 months. Most don’t make it that long. Mine will also show drained when they are pretty new and then mysteriously revive. Sometimes adjusting the spring works, sometimes not. Mine also showed drained about the same time yours did. I did nothing and it’s fine now. I’ve had a zip for several years and just put up with it as I don’t want a wristband model.
