Hello Guy and Girls
I'm new hear and I would like to ask some questions.
Q1. Has anyone or is anyone getting battery problems like percentage jumping and is there any way to sort it out.
Q2. What are the best App's to help save the battery.
Q3. Is the gorilla glass 100% scratch proof is it worth getting screen defender.
Q4. How safe is rooting the phone and is it worth it.
judgep said:
Hello Guy and Girls
I'm new hear and I would like to ask some questions.
Q1. Has anyone or is anyone getting battery problems like percentage jumping and is there any way to sort it out.
Q2. What are the best App's to help save the battery.
Q3. Is the gorilla glass 100% scratch proof is it worth getting screen defender.
Q4. How safe is rooting the phone and is it worth it.
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Hey!
A1.&A2. Its common problem, almost with every ROM(it depends A LOT of you phone usage). In somewhere here is thread about to save your battery life(search it). Battery Calibrator help little, but you must be ROOTED, before to use it.
A3. Again it depends, where you but it. Some surfase not so smooth and straight. You may still scratch you screen(but its pretty scratch proof). Decide your self, dose you need screen protector.
A4. ITS SAFE(you can always reflash it or UNROOT, if you want). Jep its worth it. You cant make even GOOD backup, with out Rooting.
How to calibrate battery? Here you GO
CHEERS!
Thank casiocas
How do I root my phone???
judgep said:
Thank casiocas
How do I root my phone???
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Hey!
What fw you are? FROYO(2.2.1) or GB(2.3.x)?
Here is COMPLETE tutorial, how to FLASH and ROOT.
CHEERS!
i have 2.2.1
judgep said:
i have 2.2.1
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Hey!
2.2.1 yo can ROOT with SuperOne click(like I pointed in previous post).
ENJOY!
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First off, hello to everyone! First post here, even though I've been following the community for about a month now.
Now, I'm running KaosFroyo v38 on my Eris - flashed CFSv6 and all works like a dream. Hell, my camera even works perfectly so far!
But, my battery life was crappy. I just started wiped my battery stats earlier (around 11:45ish), and now at 2:00 it's around 85%. Not as bad as before, but I definitely think it could be better Anyways, after some searching, I've only found a how-to for the recalibration, but I was wondering about the proper behavior for the recalibration. Now, I don't really know how it works, so forgive me if I'm asking a dumb question or if I'm just begging for the Kracken to be released.
Part of me wants to baby the phone, not do anything with it and let it last as long as possible - this is, after all, the reason for recalibrating, right?
The other part of me wants to abuse my phone, do some web surfing, download a ton of crap, and drain my battery. My logic makes me wonder if the battery should get used to the abuse to work better during everyday use...?
There's another part of me that thinks I should just use the phone normally as I would any other day just to find a happy medium between the two.
Then there's another part of me that wonders if any of this really matters at all... and if that slightly fishy smell in the air might be the Kracken approaching....
Just wanted some opinion on how to properly get the battery up to its fullest capabilities, which method did you use when you recalibrated??? I'm planning on continuing the drain/charge cycle for the next couple of days to see what happens, and if not, I'm gonna try flashing KaosFroyo v37 and see how that works, or gonna go back to ZenEXP Eris v7 (which so far has been nice and stable and looooooong-ass battery life, but the Sense seems to be a bit sluggish :/, but overall another beautiful ROM). I'm also running setCPU back a bit at 604 from the 710 that v38 comes set with, wondering if dialing it back a little like I did would help me conserve battery, or if maybe it was overclocked to 710 for a reason and perhaps it's able to run better that way?
Anyways, thanks for taking the time to read!
come.home.astronaut said:
Then there's another part of me that wonders if any of this really matters at all... and if that slightly fishy smell in the air might be my wife approaching....
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sry couldnt help myself
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Thank you for your very well-informed help, kind sir.
Sent from my KrackenSummoner-3000
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sry couldnt help myself
edit# 2: Thats what the thanks button is for
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I thought I showed her already how to get rid of that...
On topic, I followed DS36's recommendations. You can find his thread about it in the Eris Development forum.
Flash the Conaps CFSV6 or CFSV9 Kernel, it'll fix the battery drain. Go to the FAQ page for the KAOS FROYO builds:
As of V38
If you flashed v38 and your battery is Rapidly discharging, please try flashing Conaps CFSV6 kernel (just like you flashed this ROM, from recovery) Here is a link to Conaps kernels and other goodies:
Also, in the ERIS FAQs, there is a sticky that covers how to recalibrate your battery.
I'm the slowest person when it comes to new phone stuff and I only just recently updated my mini pro to 2.1, mainly because I don't have acces to a pc with windows.
SInce the update however, my battery life is worse than ever. I wnt to crush this phone on the floor. Any alternatives to this? I don't have timescape or synchronisation on or wifi or bluetooth.
Hmmm.....get ur phone rooted.....for it would help u save more battery.....however...check dat ur phone does not usedata trafffic ol the time....and for charging tips.....dnt charge ur phone until its <10% and charge it until its complete...avoid disconnecting it in between....nd if u have rooted use SetCpu and Auto killer memory optimiser...set em at ondemand nd optimum settings...
Thanks, I will try to root, I barely even know what it means, but I will try.
Any other tips?
try downloading an app that auto kills apps that run in the background without you noticing
Guys, rooting is probably out of the field of my abilities right now, I don't have time for countless hours to learn how to root and then USE it. I think it requires putiing in commands to do anything...this is definately to dificult I think.
Please, is there anyone who can give simple advice what to do? Ya all made me update saying battery will be better, well it is worse lol so this is kind of your fault. Just kidding but please help
xperiaforme said:
Guys, rooting is probably out of the field of my abilities right now, I don't have time for countless hours to learn how to root and then USE it. I think it requires putiing in commands to do anything...this is definately to dificult I think.
Please, is there anyone who can give simple advice what to do? Ya all made me update saying battery will be better, well it is worse lol so this is kind of your fault. Just kidding but please help
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Root is very simple. just search SuperOneClick.
If u cant root, android is not for you. You hav to learn to install custom firnwares
Lol I don't think roms are a neccesity for me. Even dummys can enjoy some of Android world.
When I root I'm worried how to do stuff, like uninstal apps. I did find some apps in Market, like battery calibrater.
So can I just root and then use root requring simple apps? I can't learn commands like in terminal emulator.
When I root, do I lose any functionality of phone, do I have to reinstal my old apps like Opera?
And is stuff like xrecovery and jit, whatever that is obligatory?
Sorry guys. All I want is recalibrate battery by removing battery stats and look how much trouble I have with it lol.
Were you on android 1.6 operating system previous to your update? If yes, it is possible to step back the update using xrecovery but then again you are a self-confessed newbie. I would say it would be worthwhile to learn how to root and install xrecovery, they really are not hard to set up.
Follow this video tutorial, it really is easy.
HI ,
I'm willing to buy S II , but i heard there are some issues regarding the battery life is that true ? and if that is true any solutions for the short battery life , what are the most useful applications i must install after buying it ?
Thanks
Sherif
Buy an iPhone.
Why iPhone ?
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Buy an iPhone.
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Lool! All smartphones have a decent battery life, nothing amazing. Not really an issue but you do have to tweak your phone a bit to get the best out of it. Like kernels and freezing and removing something useless things . Hope i helped.
looks like an iphone but powered by android baby!!!!
androidkid311 said:
Lool! All smartphones have a decent battery life, nothing amazing. Not really an issue but you do have to tweak your phone a bit to get the best out of it. Like kernels and freezing and removing something useless things . Hope i helped.
looks like an iphone but powered by android baby!!!!
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you crack me up you do...you always so jolly
anyway to OP. Like jollyman said you need to tweak about with the phone with kernels and modems and try different roms to get the best out of the phone...i was like you in the start and was questioning if i made the right choice or not. heck i even send it back and got a sensation.....but realized my mistake and got me baby back and could not be happier..so go with the s2 and read read read on how to get the best out of your phone
do you think better idea to stick to the official updates only? because i'll be new user and i dont wanna screw up my new phone..
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do you think better idea to stick to the official updates only? because i'll be new user and i dont wanna screw up my new phone..
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for the time being yes. stick with official updates. then while you stick with official updates do your reading. take your time and read through out the threads. and when you feel confident enough to root then go ahead. but for now i suggest you stay stock.
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you crack me up you do...you always so jolly
anyway to OP. Like jollyman said you need to tweak about with the phone with kernels and modems and try different roms to get the best out of the phone...i was like you in the start and was questioning if i made the right choice or not. heck i even send it back and got a sensation.....but realized my mistake and got me baby back and could not be happier..so go with the s2 and read read read on how to get the best out of your phone
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Lol. Suarez. Im just a cool guy lol. To op suarez has got u from here, he knows more than me .
looks like an iphone but powered by android baby!!!!
androidkid311 said:
Lol. Suarez. Im just a cool guy lol. To op suarez has got u from here, he knows more than me .
looks like an iphone but powered by android baby!!!!
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i am coooollllll but anywhooooo i am just a noobie buddy....just common sense really kicks in when needed
i dont quite understand the ppl who buys android phones and doesnt modify it... i mean the only TRUE difference between iphone and sgs2 is powered by iphone iOS and Android.. which is open source... the other difference doesnt really matter much.. processor ( yea its more powerful but duuh.. there isnt much things to do that really require that much power) or the screen (duuh iphone has abit better screen so what? if u dont look closely u wont even see difference(atleast not me)) so yea if you gona buy sgs2 i RECOMMEND you to do alot of flashing and rooting and play with it around
WITH BACKUP of course... especially the EFS backup
It all depend how you use your phone. Sometimes I it for hours on end and go through 2-3 batteries a day (I have 3 spares).
Today I used it very little. About 7 phone calls, 2 messages and only about half an hour browsing / xda etc. Currently on 85% after 18 hours.
So usage makes a massive difference.
Sent from my GT-I9100
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It all depend how you use your phone. Sometimes I it for hours on end and go through 2-3 batteries a day (I have 3 spares).
Today I used it very little. About 7 phone calls, 2 messages and only about half an hour browsing / xda etc. Currently on 85% after 18 hours.
So usage makes a massive difference.
Sent from my GT-I9100
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Actually , few phone calls may be total 15 min per day , but i will there will be a fair using for the WIFI may be 4-6 hrs per day , do you think this will effect much the battery performance?
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Actually , few phone calls may be total 15 min per day , but i will there will be a fair using for the WIFI may be 4-6 hrs per day , do you think this will effect much the battery performance?
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With that usage aslong as you charge each night you should be fine, my usage is similar and i go to bed with 20%
Ricey
do you think is there a need to change the Kernel version ? or just do the official update and it will be fine ?
Definitely stick to official updates. Regardless of what anyone might tell you, it's a fantastic phone running stock firmware. And if you're not confident about flashing custom roms/kernels (there's a small risk everytime you do it that things might go wrong/you might brick your phone), definitely stick to official firmware.
At the very least until you've done a lot of reading on here and are confident to try different roms/kernels. If things do go wrong, it might take you a few days of research on here to work out how to fix your phone (which means you won't have your phone working for that time), and at worst you'll have to return it to Samsung for repair. Which you'll probably end up paying for as running custom roms/kernels voids your warranty.
So slow and steady, stick with stock for a while and read. Then read some more. And when you're done doing that, read for another couple of months.
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Definitely stick to official updates. Regardless of what anyone might tell you, it's a fantastic phone running stock firmware. And if you're not confident about flashing custom roms/kernels (there's a small risk everytime you do it that things might go wrong/you might brick your phone), definitely stick to official firmware.
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Sorry but got to disagree, yes its a great phone as stock but with custom ROM and kernels its an amazing phone. The devs here have done some amazing work. BUT (and its a big one) dont do a thing till you've researched your arse off, and you understand all the risks of what your doing.
Ricey
(woohoo 400th post)
Latest stocks have been fine, even stock kernels have shown improved battery life. But with a custom rom/kernel combination your setting up a phone the way you like it with many ways of tweaking it.
If you do buy one, update to latest stock, try it out, if your not happy then root and enjoy.
My post was an attempt to persuade the OP to stick to stock should he purchase an SGS2. The last thing we need on here is yet another " Hlap mai fone broked !" post :-/ (and everything that goes with it).
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Sorry but got to disagree, yes its a great phone as stock but with custom ROM and kernels its an amazing phone. The devs here have done some amazing work. BUT (and its a big one) dont do a thing till you've researched your arse off, and you understand all the risks of what your doing.
Ricey
(woohoo 400th post)
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Actually , few phone calls may be total 15 min per day , but i will there will be a fair using for the WIFI may be 4-6 hrs per day , do you think this will effect much the battery performance?
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My wifi and GPS are on 100% of the time. I never turn them off. Today, 23 hours since charge and about 2 hours screen time and battery on 69%. But 3g is off (2g only) and no email sync.
Yesterday, heavy usage and went through at least 2 batteries.
BTW, since I got the s2 I've only ever used cf root kernals. Nice and stable for me and the closest thing to stock. Others claim increased performance or have over clocking etc don't interest me. I believe the phone doesn't need them. Also using Checkrom. On the S1, well that was different.
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Hello dear xda'rs...
First of all I want to say I read the whole forum and is filled with these issues but I could not find a working solution to the problem and that's why I turn to you.
I got my atrix three weeks ago and its awsome
But, i got a problem with my battery - it can drain to 0% in 4 hours from full charge over night.
In addition in normal use of games and surfing the phone is overheating but not reasonably it gets very very hot.
I'm on stock GB 2.3.4 (see attachment)
It also would be great if you can recommend me a suitable way to root my atrix.
Thanks in advance.
Sorry for my bad english!
Root using the "preinstall" method (search for it, there are at least a couple threads describing the procedure).
Once you've done that, install some process/CPU monitoring app and see if there's any specific app or process that's keeping your phone from going to deep sleeping.
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any link to one of this threads?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1769497&highlight=root+preinstall
This will do the job for my version?
Please answer only if you 100% sure cus i dont want my new atrix to become a brick so fast...
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1769497&highlight=root+preinstall
This will do the job for my version?
Please answer only if you 100% sure cus i dont want my new atrix to become a brick so fast...
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I found this thread (second post) that was meant for version 2.3.4, and the steps are pretty much dead-on the same and shouldn't brick your phone.
Remember, there's always some risk of breaking something, so if you're not comfortable with following the steps, don't do it!
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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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..
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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...
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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...
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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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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!
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Sorry, just found the step-by-step. Thanks. Fingers crossed!
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So did it work?!