How to test the condition of a lithium-ion battery?
then discharge test, put it on a constant current load similar to your application, it should drop from 4.2 to 3.8 and sit for a good while at 3.8 to 3.4, after it drops to 3.3 it should begin dropping off quickly do not drain it passed 2.8. if this drops to 3.3 very quickly and sits there for bit, your cell isnt designed for the load you have or has developed a large internal resistance, its bad.