Hello,
Searched in this forum but couldn't find answer, so thanks for your expert feedback:
I'm using SGS2 since 2 weeks now and I'm happy with it. Except I can't stand one full day with a fully charged battery with a "normal" usage. But batterie matter is not my question
I installed some application, like news, games, etc, as well as "advanced task killer". When I open "Avanced Task Killer", I see so many apps that I didn not even opened: Gallery, Search, Maps, MI, Social Hub, and some games...
Do you know why such applications are running (or launched) itself? Checking RAM, still have enough free ram, but I really don't know why all those apps are lauched.
Doesn't matter, they are not what is causing your drain. If it's really bad it's either the wifi sharing issue or the router issue. Could you post a screen shot of your battery usage. Also atk does more harm than good for the average user.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA Premium App
TheGhost1233 said:
Doesn't matter, they are not what is causing your drain. If it's really bad it's either the wifi sharing issue or the router issue. Could you post a screen shot of your battery usage. Also atk does more harm than good for the average user.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA Premium App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well, most of battery usage is due to display+Android OS+Android system (a total of 78%). But battery drain was not my question
Just wandering to know why I have so many apps running (or only launched) in background without I launch them (social hub, maps, gallery, game hub, and some games)
Because the galaxy s II has a massif RAM, once they are running there is no reason to kill them. If you check active services most of them should be cached and not actually running. Atleast the games, stuff like social hub will run always.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA Premium App
These apps are running because that is how the android OS works. It opens things so they load faster next time. They ate supposed to be suspended so not using any resources in the background unless its a badly coded app.
Nothing you can do about it really.
Informative answers
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA Premium App
Related
I couldn't find anything on this topic so I had to create a new 1 I'm sorry if I repeated.
There are always so many applications running in the background they take ram too.
Is it normal?
Has anyone found a solution if this is a problem?
What makes them running in fact what makes them start in the first place thanks in advance
Sent from my LG-P500 using XDA App
use task killers, but AFAIK there is no need for that since android automatically kills unused apps.
just go to settings-application-running services and close the 1 u want to
simple
Thanks
Sent from my LG-P500 using XDA App
I would suggest not using a task killer cause they suck but using android assistant its really cool and works well for a lot of things including killing tasks but more important use startup Auditor you can look up programs that are always running and in background and select to kill them at start up as well as keep them killed you can still open and use the apps it just keeps them from opening by them selves
divyanshu308 said:
I couldn't find anything on this topic so I had to create a new 1 I'm sorry if I repeated.
There are always so many applications running in the background they take ram too.
Is it normal?
Has anyone found a solution if this is a problem?
What makes them running in fact what makes them start in the first place thanks in advance
Sent from my LG-P500 using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
try smart bar.
I use "autorun manager" to control which stuff works at startup.
i would suggest googling for android task killers and reading the lifehacker article about them, it is pretty well explained (sorry but I can't post links just yet)
Autorun manager isn't a task killer,so you can use it only for monitoring startup apps. This is a good alternative.
Hi every one
I downloaded the applications they are good but I didn't really got my answer.
The thing is that even when I turn the things off even after terminating the threads after a while they get started on their own why does this happens?
Sent from my LG-P500 using XDA App
It sounds like you are using an app that is turning something back on. i.e. some app that uses google maps so that service is turned back on.
Zyzomys said:
It sounds like you are using an app that is turning something back on. i.e. some app that uses google maps so that service is turned back on.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
yeah i guess i'm obviously not sure.
right now there are atleAST 10 to 15 apps running in background.
i didnt even clicked them by any chance.
they all are consuming ram.
You could always use Titanium Backup and freeze Maps. I do this as soon as I am done with Maps - that way it is not able to start up again.
Zyzomys said:
You could always use Titanium Backup and freeze Maps. I do this as soon as I am done with Maps - that way it is not able to start up again.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You know any application that provides freezing for free;-)???
Sent from my LG-P500 using XDA App
Has anybody checked their battery usage and noticed AVG anti virus just drains the crap out of the battey? I kill this app about 70 times a day because its running in the background always. I can understand running while installing an app or downloading something from browser. But why killing my battery while the device is idle? Anybody here not use anti virus at all? I thought about getting rid of it but I'm a frequently visit of "other" app markets not ran by google or Amazon. If it makes a difference, I'm running unnamed 1.3.1 with setcpu on conservative. Thanks all and have a nice Turkey day!
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I777 using xda premium
Both my wife and I had an 'anti-virus' on our phones for a few months and nothing 'malicious' was ever found.
Nor have we ever had a 'bad' app. At least none that we had installed on our phones that got any news about it being malicious elsewhere on the internet.
Not saying it's not doing anything. But I haven't even heard of anyone being saved from a rogue app by having an anti-virus on their phone.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I777 using XDA App
I just checked, and it is at the bottom of the list. Did you set it to auto-scan daily our something? Or maybe you have a virus that it's trying to defend against.
My phone lasts 19 hours per charge with light-moderate use. I only see AVG when I install apps. I have never even see it do its weekly scan.
If you have AVG pro, maybe someone is using AVG's remote feature to track your GPS positions.
By the way, I hope that when you say that you keep killing it because it is running in the background, it is because you see it running in the task manager (hold down the home key), not in settings-> applications-> running services...because the items in the latter list are just services. Services are basically apps that get CPU time once in a while to see if anything needs to be done (they aren't using the CPU constantly like an app in the foreground would).
Hi guys, I have 2 apps that constantly being killed by the system. One is Skype, I set it to never log out but every other time it is shutting down (Service been killed), and I need to relogin to receive again any IM or call from skype.
The other app is the FB messenger, but I can only encounter the problem with this app if I run it for the first time (Everytime I restart the phone and run this app). Then maybe after 2 or 3 tries running this app the service is running ok and never been killed again.
My question is, is this an app problem or TW/FW issue forcing those services to shutdown? From what I know, services must not be killed specially if it is always running in the background?
That depends on what you're doing. If the phone runs low on Ram it will start killin, processes.
This happens eg when playing games or browsing a lot.
I'd recommend using Im+ Pro for both, it's not only far more battery-friendly than Skype but it can push new notifications via Google c2dm so it doesnt actually have to run in the background, giving you more free Ram
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
d4fseeker said:
That depends on what you're doing. If the phone runs low on Ram it will start killin, processes.
This happens eg when playing games or browsing a lot.
I'd recommend using Im+ Pro for both, it's not only far more battery-friendly than Skype but it can push new notifications via Google c2dm so it doesnt actually have to run in the background, giving you more free Ram
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for the reply, but I encounter this problem when my phone is IDLE (not using it). I'm always checking the services running in the background and I will notice that skype has been killed again and the top tray icon (of skype) is also gone.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
You're not running any memory optimizers?
Go to settings->developer options and tick "show all anr".
That will show if Skype background processes force-close.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
d4fseeker said:
You're not running any memory optimizers?
Go to settings->developer options and tick "show all anr".
That will show if Skype background processes force-close.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes, I'm not running any memory optimizer... And this always happen on Skype app only. On Facebook messenger only happens on 1st run.
So I'm thinking this is an app issue?
Have you tried the ANR as described?
Skype has lots and lots of issues, especially since ICS.
I don't even try to use it anymore, and just stick with IM+
d4fseeker said:
Have you tried the ANR as described?
Skype has lots and lots of issues, especially since ICS.
I don't even try to use it anymore, and just stick with IM+
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks mate for your help. I will try your suggestion, Thanks a lot :good:
I already posted about this in the NRG ROM because that's the ROM I'm using, but I am so impressed with the battery improvement after using this app for a week that I had to cross post to a larger audience. I know the battery is the one major drawback on the Amaze. This is just not a problem for me anymore since I started using Greenify.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oasisfeng.greenify
I've been getting over 24 hours regularly with 3-4 hours screen time. I'm using NRG with stock kernel, but I see no reason why this app wouldn't offer improvement for any configuration. It enables effective hibernation of apps without freezing them. They'll run but only in the foreground. It cuts out all background processes of the apps you select.
You have total control over which apps you want running in the background and allows you to keep the aggressive battery hogs at bay. You select which apps should hibernate. For instance, now Google maps will really stay asleep when it's not being used, no constant wake locks, but unlike with freezing it, you can conveniently launch it when needed. However any apps with background processes that are actually useful are free to do their thing, eg, widgets you want to auto update. It's taming the beast that is android.
And not only is my battery improved, but my phone is more responsive too. Highly recommended. Here's the xda thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2155737
thanks a lot for sharing this, will try it out, always wanted an app like this, the maps kill the battery for no good reason.
My pleasure. I hope your experience is as satisfying mine.
dosnt kill maps most apps remain in idle, pending hibernation mode.
EDIT, opened my eyes and read the FAQ. - maps not gonna die :|
Q: Some of my greenified apps (e.g. Google Maps) seems not hibernating.
A: In short, don't worry about frequently awake apps. It will still hibernate in minutes after screen goes off, thus hardly add observable battery consumption. Use battery statistics in settings or "BetterBatteryStats" to confirm that.
While most greenified apps will stay in hibernation quietly, some apps do break hibernation, due to being waken up by others. Some known cases include enabled account sync, backup agent, and explicit launch by other app.
Since version 1.45, Greenify will now automatically turn off directly involved account sync of greenified apps when going to hibernate, to avoid the periodic account sync wake them up. For backup agents, Greenify will NOT disable them, to ensure your backup of app data is always up-to-date. As backup usually does not perform often, they are thus unlikely to be waken up often.
Google Maps is a typical example of explicit launch by other app. Some Google apps, including Google Now (a.k.a Google Search), will start the NetworkLocationProvider of Google Maps for its proprietary implementation instead of the public Android one if Google Maps is installed.
Since Greenify is designed to not break any explicit usage of greenified apps, these behaviors are considered "normal", and will NOT be "fixed". To clear out your unease, Greenify will still put them into hibernation when standby to protect your battery consumption.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
bilaliz said:
dosnt kill maps most apps remain in idle, pending hibernation mode.
EDIT, opened my eyes and read the FAQ. - maps not gonna die :|
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You can manually put them into hibernation mode by selecting them, and hitting the pause button at the top of the screen. To help control maps make sure you don't have Google Now running or have it on in a very limited mode. (Google Now sucker punches battery. Honestly, I just presume that anyone interested in battery preservation has abandoned Google Now.) The other anti-maps tactic I use is to go to System Settings>>Location and disable "GPS satellites" and "Location & Google search." I can easily re-enable these through a widget I have set up when I need Maps capability, but it keeps the program quiet for the most part and Greenify does the rest.
The proof is in the screenshots. I never got any battery life like this before Greenify.
Shabidoo said:
The proof is in the screenshots. I never got any battery life like this before Greenify.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
but in those pics i also see juice defender running, so that may be playing a part too. also there are no phone calls, phone calls take a lot of juice.
regarless of that i have witnessed significant battery improvement with this app, i think i'll be giving a donation to this guy. he deserves it.
bilaliz said:
but in those pics i also see juice defender running, so that may be playing a part too. also there are no phone calls, phone calls take a lot of juice.
regarless of that i have witnessed significant battery improvement with this app, i think i'll be giving a donation to this guy. he deserves it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Lol yea juice defender
Sent from my Amaze 4G using xda app-developers app
I've had Juice Defender going as long as I've had my phone. I use the customization in ultimate, but before Greenify, I was getting around 17 hours battery life. So JD has not been a variable for me in evaluating the app.
I'm not a big phone call maker, but I do use bluetooth for music streaming a lot. I think it was so minor in comparison to the screen usage that day that it probably didn't even register 1% battery usage.
So I'm giving it a try. This a pretty much a light app that kills the app you select when you aren't using it.
Sent from my Amaze 4G using xda app-developers app
Trying this out now but just thought I'd pass along some info that really helped me with maps. Using Autorun manager (free on playstore) I killed any process under map that had the word friend in it and it has made a big difference even though Latitude has been disabled since day 1. There are lots of other battery saving and wake lock preventing things you can do with this app.
Justin
Sent from my Amaze 4G using xda app-developers app
mestguy182 said:
Trying this out now but just thought I'd pass along some info that really helped me with maps. Using Autorun manager (free on playstore) I killed any process under map that had the word friend in it and it has made a big difference even though Latitude has been disabled since day 1. There are lots of other battery saving and wake lock preventing things you can do with this app.
Justin
Sent from my Amaze 4G using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I did the same and it helped my battery life dramatically.
Sent from my HTC_Amaze_4G using xda app-developers app
mestguy182 said:
Trying this out now but just thought I'd pass along some info that really helped me with maps. Using Autorun manager (free on playstore) I killed any process under map that had the word friend in it and it has made a big difference even though Latitude has been disabled since day 1. There are lots of other battery saving and wake lock preventing things you can do with this app.
Justin
Sent from my Amaze 4G using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for the tip. I am trying this out as well and after 2 days, my battery life has doubled. :good: Even works very well on my wife's GNex, where the battery life is worse than the Amaze
I haven't seen anyone share this app here! Correct me if I'm wrong.
XDA Link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2155737
Link:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oasisfeng.greenify
Description:
No more envy of your friends' iPhone which never become slow and battery hungry after lots of apps installed. With Greenify, your Android device can also run almost as smooth and lasting as the first day you have it!
Tips:
Hibernate any app you can!
sixcarnage said:
I haven't seen anyone share this app here! Correct me if I'm wrong.
XDA Link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2155737
Link:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oasisfeng.greenify
Description:
No more envy of your friends' iPhone which never become slow and battery hungry after lots of apps installed. With Greenify, your Android device can also run almost as smooth and lasting as the first day you have it!
Tips:
Hibernate any app you can!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm using this app for some months now and it's great! Very simple to prevent apps you don't use often running in the background and/or draining your battery!
But i don't recommend hibernating every app, just those you don't want running in the background when your screen is off. Hibernating any app on your phone will definately affect your phone's multitasking ability/performance and also prevent (for example) instant messengers to work correctly. The integrated app analyser does a good job in suggesting you apps to hibernate. I also recommend using Wakelock Detector to find apps waking up your phone and then hibernate them in case they're less important to you.
reaper90 said:
I'm using this app for some months now and it's great! Very simple to prevent apps you don't use often running in the background and/or draining your battery!
But i don't recommend hibernating every app, just those you don't want running in the background when your screen is off. Hibernating any app on your phone will definately affect your phone's multitasking ability/performance and also prevent (for example) instant messengers to work correctly. The integrated app analyser does a good job in suggesting you apps to hibernate. I also recommend using Wakelock Detector to find apps waking up your phone and then hibernate them in case they're less important to you.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I wasn't very specific but I meant that, thnx.
Sent from my HTC One X+ using Tapatalk 4 Beta