My dad just got the Froyo OTA on his fascinate, and the battery has been running dry in less than 3 hours without use, where on 2.1, he lasted all day with over half battery remaining.
I was looking into rooting his phone (I have my Inc rooted already) to get new ROMs/kernels to improve speed/battery.
If anyone could link me to an easy guide to root the fascinate, and suggest new ROMS/kernels that would give me better battery, I'd much appreciate it.
Thanks guys!
I would suggest reading through the stickies. All of the info you're looking for is in there.
I personally use both ComRom and Evil Fascination and both have pretty decent battery life.
Also FYI: this post is in the wrong section. There's a Q&A board for this stuff.
This should be in Q& A, but I had good luck with compromise 2.0 and a corresponding kernel.
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my bad on the location
The Inc people just post wherever usually. Thanks for the answers, I'll definitely look into it!
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My dad just got the Froyo OTA on his fascinate, and the battery has been running dry in less than 3 hours without use, where on 2.1, he lasted all day with over half battery remaining.
I was looking into rooting his phone (I have my Inc rooted already) to get new ROMs/kernels to improve speed/battery.
If anyone could link me to an easy guide to root the fascinate, and suggest new ROMS/kernels that would give me better battery, I'd much appreciate it.
Thanks guys!
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If the official ota is burning through battery like that, then he needs to take it in. There's something wrong with the unit.
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If the official ota is burning through battery like that, then he needs to take it in. There's something wrong with the unit.
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Mine did the same thing after the ota, i lost 3g, had to flash a different esn and then back the fascinate...... all is good now
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If the official ota is burning through battery like that, then he needs to take it in. There's something wrong with the unit.
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That is not always the case, do a factory reset first, he may have had a app installed that worked just fine in 2.1 but may have a update for 2.2 because the original app may have issues with 2.2 like battery drain.
But always always always, either remove apps or do a factory reset before even considering taking your phone in to be replaced.
where do I go to flash esn? the 3G symbol still shows up on his phone, and seems to be working...how can I tell?
*EDIT* though to be honest, rooting, based on my own experience, is completely worth it if only for the ability to back up the phone lol
Look at the time without signal. Unless I put the phone in airplane mode for a few seconds after I reboot, I have a time without signal of around 50%. This is killer on the battery
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As far as rooting and roming, use Odin to flash CWM, then boot directly into CWM, then flash custom rom of choice (i like com rom, but also hear good things about evil fascinate). That's about as easy as it gets, imo
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so if this is the case, you'd recommend turning airplane mode on for a few seconds after booting?
Yes. Wait for media scanner to do its thing, then turn on airplane mode, wait about 5 to 10 seconds, then turn airplane mode off. You should see time without signal drop.
Edit: to view time without signal, go into settings - about phone - battery use - cell standby in case you didn't know
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Yes. Wait for media scanner to do its thing, then turn on airplane mode, wait about 5 to 10 seconds, then turn airplane mode off. You should see time without signal drop.
Edit: to view time without signal, go into settings - about phone - battery use - cell standby in case you didn't know
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You are awesome!
Thanks, I'll try that tomorrow!
crazyg0od33 said:
My dad just got the Froyo OTA on his fascinate, and the battery has been running dry in less than 3 hours without use, where on 2.1, he lasted all day with over half battery remaining.
I was looking into rooting his phone (I have my Inc rooted already) to get new ROMs/kernels to improve speed/battery.
If anyone could link me to an easy guide to root the fascinate, and suggest new ROMS/kernels that would give me better battery, I'd much appreciate it.
Thanks guys!
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There are so many ways to go about rooting the fascinate. Odin is the simplest. If you Odin your phone with CWM you can go anywhere from here. Use this Odin package for CWM.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/36791/CWM3_Voodoo.tar.md5 Brought to you by times_infinity.
Then download and install the ComROM with the undervolted PBJ kernel in CWM if you are going for battery life.
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There are so many ways to go about rooting the fascinate. Odin is the simplest. If you Odin your phone with CWM you can go anywhere from here. Use this Odin package for CWM.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/36791/CWM3_Voodoo.tar.md5 Brought to you by times_infinity.
Then download and install the ComROM with the undervolted PBJ kernel in CWM if you are going for battery life.
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Ok, so would I follow the sticky in the Q&A section that tells how to get to/from stock with Odin, and then use that file? Or is there a better guide on using Odin?
Does the ComROM come with the PBJ kernel or should I just search that on here?
Sorry for all the basic questions, all of this stuff is waaay different than hitting "start" in Unrevoked and then just hitting "install zip from SD" in CWM lol
There are 3 versions on Com Rom, and the only differences are the kernels. One has no kernel, one has OTB (that's what I am currently running, and am getting stellar battery, with no undervolting), and one that has PBJ.
I assume you would just use that sticky in Q&A, as it is the only sticky in there. I have never looked at it, so I don't want to tell you one way or the other.
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Ok, so would I follow the sticky in the Q&A section that tells how to get to/from stock with Odin, and then use that file? Or is there a better guide on using Odin?
Does the ComROM come with the PBJ kernel or should I just search that on here?
Sorry for all the basic questions, all of this stuff is waaay different than hitting "start" in Unrevoked and then just hitting "install zip from SD" in CWM lol
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Yes, I looked at that post. You should be fine with that one.
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Yes, I looked at that post. You should be fine with that one.
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cool..thanks for everything!
While I still want to root, just to tinker with the phone and backup just in case, after a battery pull & wait one minute last night before charging, the phone now has over 80% battery after a full work day, so it seems to have worked.
Thanks for your help guys, I'll probably be back to ask some more questions (in the right section) in the future!
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Hey everyone. Great forum you got here. I just recently purchased the tmo vibrant and spent several hours unlocking it. Odin 3 got stuck at analyzing files, and clockworks wouldn't show files on my sd card.in my frustration, I deleted nvram.bin and somehow got the phone fully unlocked. I am quite satisfied with my setup of stock tmo 2.1 except my battery life is horrendous... No more than 3 hours of wifi usage for me. This is a used phone but in very good condition so I don't know if the battery is bad or my settings are wrong. My wifi is usually off, gps appears off, and my screen is on min brightness. Something is draining my battery.screen usage for the battery is about 66%. Is this a sign of an old battery?
My next question involves getting an upgrade to 2.2,to fix the gps issues and a debrand would be nice.what's the best way to do it? Odin doesnt even work on my xp computer so it could be a phone issue.
I would be grateful for a reply,i have learned so much about android over the past day through this awesome forum.
Thanks for reading.
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Hey everyone. Great forum you got here. I just recently purchased the tmo vibrant and spent several hours unlocking it. Odin 3 got stuck at analyzing files, and clockworks wouldn't show files on my sd card.in my frustration, I deleted nvram.bin and somehow got the phone fully unlocked. I am quite satisfied with my setup of stock tmo 2.1 except my battery life is horrendous... No more than 3 hours of wifi usage for me. This is a used phone but in very good condition so I don't know if the battery is bad or my settings are wrong. My wifi is usually off, gps appears off, and my screen is on min brightness. Something is draining my battery.screen usage for the battery is about 66%. Is this a sign of an old battery?
My next question involves getting an upgrade to 2.2,to fix the gps issues and a debrand would be nice.what's the best way to do it? Odin doesnt even work on my xp computer so it could be a phone issue.
I would be grateful for a reply,i have learned so much about android over the past day through this awesome forum.
Thanks for reading.
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Sounds like you are using Odin3 1.0
Download Odin3 1.7
Thanks for the fast reply. Is there a specific rom you recommend since I'm scared of locking my phone by accident?
I'll give odin 1.7 a shot, maybe 1.8 (there are more vers?)
Also interested in getting skype working, is it simple in 2.2?
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Thanks for the fast reply. Is there a specific rom you recommend since I'm scared of locking my phone by accident?
I'll give odin 1.7 a shot, maybe 1.8 (there are more vers?)
Also interested in getting skype working, is it simple in 2.2?
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Well, most ROM's aren't flashed using Odin..
Most of them use ClockWorkMod (Rom Manager) from the market.
And you can't really ask me what one I would recommended because I would say my Axura lol
And I am pretty sure that Odin 1.70 is the latest..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8863820&postcount=138
How about my battery question? do you think it's just a damaged rom or should i seriously consider getting a new battery (I heard they aren't very expensive)
Got 2.2 on it without problems
No issues yet. Still worried about battery.
Not sure whats going on, it doesn't reboot and it only does it when on battery (Not plugged in) When I am using the phone, actually touching it going through menus it normally stays on but as soon as I let it sleep or anything it turns off... I have updated it and ruued it and tried different roms re-rooted.... out of ideas but currently have a phone that doesn't work as a phone as it just turns off all the time, any help would be greatly appreciated.
Sound like what many are calling the "sleep of death".
Dumb question, only having these problems when rooted and non stock ROM? So if you root, and leave it stock everything else, does it die? If you fully return to stock does it die? If so, and if it was me, Is exchange it.
If it doesn't die on the above, then:
Some phones prefer the interactiveX governor over ondemand...you can change this using speedtweak.sh on just about every kernel but ziggy's kernels. You can also try using setCPU to do it if you aren't comfortable using the terminal.
Read the thread of the ROM you are running to get more info about the kernel that its running on. The kernel devs here are usually very helpful.
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ILMF said:
Sound like what many are calling the "sleep of death".
Dumb question, only having these problems when rooted and non stock ROM? So if you root, and leave it stock everything else, does it die? If you fully return to stock does it die? If so, and if it was me, Is exchange it.
If it doesn't die on the above, then:
Some phones prefer the interactiveX governor over ondemand...you can change this using speedtweak.sh on just about every kernel but ziggy's kernels. You can also try using setCPU to do it if you aren't comfortable using the terminal.
Read the thread of the ROM you are running to get more info about the kernel that its running on. The kernel devs here are usually very helpful.
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I think its the opposite...I was having the same problem and a switch interactivex to ondemandx and never had a problem after that..
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Thanks for the response, and well no it always does it even on completely stock no root. The weird part is it doesn't turn off while plugged in at all... Could this be a battery issue? I have tried almost every rom on here and same thing once unplugged it will work while I'm actively using it. Then shut off as soon as I stop...
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Thanks for the response, and well no it always does it even on completely stock no root. The weird part is it doesn't turn off while plugged in at all... Could this be a battery issue? I have tried almost every rom on here and same thing once unplugged it will work while I'm actively using it. Then shut off as soon as I stop...
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Return your phone, it meats criteria, trying to figure it out is just going to give you a headache, your not a tech, don't try and be one. Turn it in, get a free replacement, flash away and be happy with your phone!
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sonami said:
Return your phone, it meats criteria, trying to figure it out is just going to give you a headache, your not a tech, don't try and be one. Turn it in, get a free replacement, flash away and be happy with your phone!
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It was a gifted phone purchased outright, I have no warranty through Verizon or anything, I have every intention of figuring it out.
It seems almost as if the issue is in the batter somewhere... It stays on and functions perfectly on the charger.. but once only on battery power it turns off..
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I think its the opposite...I was having the same problem and a switch interactivex to ondemandx and never had a problem after that..
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+1 You are right, got it backwards. Running a rom that I don't have to tweak finally so I'm a bit rusty.
To OP, if it does it on stock, then you might be able to get them to trade you. Unfortunately, many bolts are just bad. Good luck.
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So no thoughts on the battery thing then? These batteries do have some sort of "brain" in them right? Is there someway that could have become corrupt?
I was thinking this because it works so well on the charger, this has become a project phone for me at this point as I have acquired a G2X and get cheaper service and have 4G in my area on it anyways. So I am willing to try whatever, basically this is a very non stock phone, but atm has been RUUed to stock, and still has these issues, I have RUUed it a few times by this point.
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So no thoughts on the battery thing then? These batteries do have some sort of "brain" in them right? Is there someway that could have become corrupt?
I was thinking this because it works so well on the charger, this has become a project phone for me at this point as I have acquired a G2X and get cheaper service and have 4G in my area on it anyways. So I am willing to try whatever, basically this is a very non stock phone, but atm has been RUUed to stock, and still has these issues, I have RUUed it a few times by this point.
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Wipe your batt stats and find out
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do you use setcpu ?
I had the same problem , so I used setcpu profiles and limitedthe CPU speed while on sleep to 3xx-4xx.
It worked for me. When it goes to 184mhz that's was my problem.
yes, wipe your batt stats.
even if it was a gift, it still has a warranty through verizon and htc that you can use. If you think the battery is bad, why not buy a cheap replacement battery on ebay/amazon?
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even if it was a gift, it still has a warranty through verizon and htc that you can use. If you think the battery is bad, why not buy a cheap replacement battery on ebay/amazon?
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Well I was hoping someone else had the same issue, I am going to try and go to a vzw store today and see if I can get someone to let me use a battery for a bit to test that theory. I will post back when I find out more.
As for wiping of the battery stats for some reason clockwork just errors when I try to wipe bat stats..
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So no thoughts on the battery thing then? These batteries do have some sort of "brain" in them right? Is there someway that could have become corrupt?
I was thinking this because it works so well on the charger, this has become a project phone for me at this point as I have acquired a G2X and get cheaper service and have 4G in my area on it anyways. So I am willing to try whatever, basically this is a very non stock phone, but atm has been RUUed to stock, and still has these issues, I have RUUed it a few times by this point.
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I have exact same issue. I have three batteries and it does with all three. Mine too does not do it while plugged in. Tried different ROMS and Kernels and Radios to no avail. Didnt do it b4 I rooted. Started doing it when I switched to Gingerbread ROM. I am going to try going back to a Froyo and see if that helps. That is what I would suggest. I am probably going to try and put back to stock and Return. Luckily I bought at BestBuy and have warranty through them.
I own a Droid 3 but my dad has the x2 and he needs better battery life so I plan on rooting the phone and putting a custom rom on it for him so I wanted to know which rom would be best for him. He uses e mail phone calls and texts a lot and sometimes YouTube videos. If someone could post links for the best suited rom for him along with any scripts that help performance as well as battery that would be great. Also, do I need to install a custom recovery from somewhere else or do I use cwm from rom manager?
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Here is everything you need for this phone:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1313103
Any rom will essentially have better battery life since they are all pretty much stripped down versions of the stock ROM. I suggest eclipse. The speedy script and battery fix script are very highly recommended too.
EDIT: Rom Manager doesnt really work with the Droid X2. So you will need the Bootstrap Recovery in the link I posted.
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Here is everything you need for this phone:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1313103
Any rom will essentially have better battery life since they are all pretty much stripped down versions of the stock ROM. I suggest eclipse. The speedy script and battery fix script are very highly recommended too.
EDIT: Rom Manager doesnt really work with the Droid X2. So you will need the Bootstrap Recovery in the link I posted.
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Thanks, there's a lot of scripts, which would u recommend flashing over the eclipse rom?
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The battery fix is a must if you want accurate reading. I am running eclipse 1.3 with speedy v7. Also v6 supercharger but that is more for my gaming. And also the mash up v .5 I am getting between 10-14 hrs on a charge and that is pretty heavy use. On my day off I can go between 8 and 10 hrs but that is very heavy use then. Oh ya make sure you wipe battery stats when you flash or calibrate it after.
All are safe to use, which is why they were put in that thread. Just read every threads OP before flashing since they usually have instructions to wipe certain things. And I believe the mash up script tells you to turn wifi off before flashing. Just read and you will be good.
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All are safe to use, which is why they were put in that thread. Just read every threads OP before flashing since they usually have instructions to wipe certain things. And I believe the mash up script tells you to turn wifi off before flashing. Just read and you will be good.
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+1 thanks I should of mentioned that.
Ive had my best battery life with Eclipse. Ive been pulling 20+ hours with moderate use. Mostly texting, checking some web pages and trolling XDA and Facebook.
Ive also seen an increase from turning off network provided time under date/time in settings.
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Ive had my best battery life with Eclipse. Ive been pulling 20+ hours with moderate use. Mostly texting, checking some web pages and trolling XDA and Facebook.
Ive also seen an increase from turning off network provided time under date/time in settings.
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I can vouch for the turning off of "network provided time"if settings. It seems the phone "sleeps" better when it is idle.
Also another way to ensure better battery life is by getting into the habit of REBOOTING the phone(power off/on) after EVERY TIME you take it off of the charger. There is a thread explaining why this helps ...I just don't feel like looking for it right now sorry lol
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I can vouch for the turning off of "network provided time"if settings. It seems the phone "sleeps" better when it is idle.
Also another way to ensure better battery life is by getting into the habit of REBOOTING the phone(power off/on) after EVERY TIME you take it off of the charger. There is a thread explaining why this helps ...I just don't feel like looking for it right now sorry lol
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Does the unplugging go for all droids? That's interesting that turning it off helps battery haha I assume its cause it stops everything that's running.
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I think this might be the thread ash is talking about.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1225689&highlight=battery+life
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I think this might be the thread ash is talking about.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1225689&highlight=battery+life
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Ya I found that. Is that same issue in the custom roms or just the stock?
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Ya I found that. Is that same issue in the custom roms or just the stock?
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I think its a problem with stock GB (seems to be a few issues with stock). But it transfers over to the ROMs because there is no fix for it yet other than to restart.
guys, I'm really bored with the stock rom. i never ever flashed any rom on any of my android phones...that makes me a dumb noob obviously.
Now i want a lit'l help from you all, info to be precise.
hows the battery life on CM9? is it good for everyday use? i've searched alot but didnt get proper pros and cons...so it'd be great if you provide any info.
Also, can i come back to stock with ease?
PS: i have rooted it with cf root 6.4
From my present experience, one the battery has been calibrated, CM9 gives excellent battery life with the Galaxy S3, similar to the stock rom. It also gives flexibility in setting the CPU governor to save more power or get better performance. However, when I first flashed, battery calibration was out of whack and I got only 5 hours standby. After a charge cycle, that was fixed, and for example, my phone was at 98% two hours ago, and after two hours of standby, it is still at 98%.
Battery life is wicked mate and yeah you can return to stock....either make a back-up and restore when you want it (your device will still be rooted) or read a guide on how to flash back using odin (you will lose root)
Hope this helped buddy
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Battery life is wicked mate and yeah you can return to stock....either make a back-up and restore when you want it (your device will still be rooted) or read a guide on how to flash back using odin (you will lose root)
Hope this helped buddy
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thanks a ton friend....can you give me a link for both...flashing CM9 and Stock!
also, is the nightly build good for everyday use?
CM9 Thread for your Model: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1714354
The nightlies are fully usable from my experience, and your model has very few significant known issues. The linked thread, particularly the first post for more info on known issues and such.
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Dude, before flashing anything up need to on how to: backup rom(nandroid), use Odin, flash with cwm, recover your phone after bad flash(semi-bricked, its easy) and how to backup apps and settings to easy restore 3rd party user apps(eg titanium backup)
So read as many thread as u can before 1st flash
Agree OP really needs to understand the basics before going further .
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I've heard varying reports of how long peoples' batteries last, anywhere from 9 hours to 3 days. But what seems to be the common theme is that if you use your phone pretty frequently, you'll get maybe 10 hrs, but if you use the phone sporadically and not for long periods of time, you can expect the phone to last through the day and even maybe the next. But with mine I've found that the battery on average will last me maybe 10 hours, but that's with slight to almost no use. From what people have said online, the screen is what sucks up battery, but when I check with GSam Battery Monitor, my screen never seems to break 30% of my battery use. Apps are what usually take up ~45% of my battery. What's up with this? I don't wanna have to buy that stupid Mugen case, because it apparently sucks, but there are literally no other options to extend my battery... any advice? Will post screenshots. Thanks!
GSam screenshots
Also, as you can see, the individual app %'s don't add up to the huge number that Apps is taking up... is that related/significant?
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Also, as you can see, the individual app %'s don't add up to the huge number that Apps is taking up... is that related/significant?
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It looks normal to me. Usually the people that are saying they get good battery life are the ones that are on a custom Rom and a custom kernel. From my findings the stock Rom especially with the net updates battery life seems to be worse with each update. One really good combination I have run that yields amazing battery life is CM11 and crpalmers kernel. That combination will give amazing battery life. It also depends on what you use your phone for. Judging by your screen shots thing look pretty normal. I would try giving battery guru a go in the market of you want to get some more juice. Let it learn your habits and it will help with you battery life.
You also have to remember as the device ages and you recharge the battery you can't expect it to remain fantastic like the first day you got it. Like anything else they wear down over time and can only go through so many charging cycles.
Or it may just be your battery starting to go bad. Its hard to pin point what may be wrong. It may be as simple as a rogue app. Try some of the suggestions I mentioned above and post back to let us know how your doing. If your not rubbing a custom Rom I recommend switching to one. They are packed with features and the battery life is generally better.
Anyways good luck. Post back if you have any more questions.
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It looks normal to me. Usually the people that are saying they get good battery life are the ones that are on a custom Rom and a custom kernel. From my findings the stock Rom especially with the net updates battery life seems to be worse with each update..
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100% agree. Especially with the updates leading to worse battery life.
I recently switched to the DNA from an S4. Unlocked and S off'd. Flashed 4.4.2 Rom and immediately noticed how awful battery was in comparison to my Samsung. I actually flashed an older jellybean Rom with Sense 4+ and now I'm experiencing battery life as good as my S4, even though the S4 has a larger battery and newer hardware.
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Jaggar345 said:
It looks normal to me. Usually the people that are saying they get good battery life are the ones that are on a custom Rom and a custom kernel. From my findings the stock Rom especially with the net updates battery life seems to be worse with each update. One really good combination I have run that yields amazing battery life is CM11 and crpalmers kernel. That combination will give amazing battery life. It also depends on what you use your phone for. Judging by your screen shots thing look pretty normal. I would try giving battery guru a go in the market of you want to get some more juice. Let it learn your habits and it will help with you battery life.
You also have to remember as the device ages and you recharge the battery you can't expect it to remain fantastic like the first day you got it. Like anything else they wear down over time and can only go through so many charging cycles.
Or it may just be your battery starting to go bad. Its hard to pin point what may be wrong. It may be as simple as a rogue app. Try some of the suggestions I mentioned above and post back to let us know how your doing. If your not rubbing a custom Rom I recommend switching to one. They are packed with features and the battery life is generally better.
Anyways good luck. Post back if you have any more questions.
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Thanks for the info guys i'll keep that stuff in mind. I've tried several times to S-Off and flash a custom ROM but every time I try, firewater or rumrunner or whatever im using that time always says 'connection failed.' I've been unable to find any fix for why it's failing, so i've kind of given up. Any chance you guys can link to any super simple instructions?
Like I honestly don't understand temproot and those things. thanks!
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100% agree. Especially with the updates leading to worse battery life.
I recently switched to the DNA from an S4. Unlocked and S off'd. Flashed 4.4.2 Rom and immediately noticed how awful battery was in comparison to my Samsung. I actually flashed an older jellybean Rom with Sense 4+ and now I'm experiencing battery life as good as my S4, even though the S4 has a larger battery and newer hardware.
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Thanks for the info guys i'll keep that stuff in mind. I've tried several times to S-Off and flash a custom ROM but every time I try, firewater or rumrunner or whatever im using that time always says 'connection failed.' I've been unable to find any fix for why it's failing, so i've kind of given up. Any chance you guys can link to any super simple instructions?
Like I honestly don't understand temproot and those things. thanks!
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In general there is a thread titled "am I too late to root" where I tried to explain the process to another poster the best I can.
couldn't hurt to give it a read. Maybe it will help you.
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mulhiny said:
In general there is a thread titled "am I too late to root" where I tried to explain the process to another poster the best I can.
couldn't hurt to give it a read. Maybe it will help you.
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Getting a little stuck... Did the Weaksauce part, and downloaded the firewater file... what do I do now? I copied firewater to my SD card, what command window do I use? I really don't get exactly what to do...
drummerboy814 said:
Getting a little stuck... Did the Weaksauce part, and downloaded the firewater file... what do I do now? I copied firewater to my SD card, what command window do I use? I really don't get exactly what to do...
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I really don't know how to explain it any better than I did in that thread. On page 2, I wrote a complete step by step..the file goes into your sdk folder and then you run the command while in fast boot..I posted links and all in that thread. I don't know how to help further.
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mulhiny said:
I really don't know how to explain it any better than I did in that thread. On page 2, I wrote a complete step by step..the file goes into your sdk folder and then you run the command while in fast boot..I posted links and all in that thread. I don't know how to help further.
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Sorry, just found the step-by-step. Thanks. Fingers crossed!
drummerboy814 said:
Sorry, just found the step-by-step. Thanks. Fingers crossed!
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So did it work?!