I get insane battery life when background data is disabled. I was wondering if there is a way to disable it for everything except google play store. Google play store will not function without background data enabled. And it's annoying to enable/disable it fully just for that. Is there a work-around for that?
I doubt there is a way but you could check with some other experienced people
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I have not used the maps app at all today, and my usage shows its been used for an hour and a half. Other than Google now, what should be using maps that often?
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I have not used the maps app at all today, and my usage shows its been used for an hour and a half. Other than Google now, what should be using maps that often?
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It's not like that. Just like whatsapp which stays always on to keep you connected, Google maps also stays on even though you don't open it as a system background process although you don't need it. The best way to remove this is to root your phone and uninstall this 'bloatware'
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RazaVakil7995 said:
It's not like that. Just like whatsapp which stays always on to keep you connected, Google maps also stays on even though you don't open it as a system background process although you don't need it. The best way to remove this is to root your phone and uninstall this 'bloatware'
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There's no need to delete Google Maps. You just need to regain some control from the app. By default it sends location data to Google. This periodic data 'seepage' also seems to have the affect of 'waking' the phone from deep sleep. Silly, especially since Google wrote the damn OS.
Anyway, this issue has been covered in other threads; you should search, there are more precise instructions out there
...or you can rely on my questionable memory; as I recall-
- Go into Google Maps
- Choose Settings
- Choose Location Settings
- Un-check "Report From This Device"
Also, make sure (on same screen) that Enable Location Sharing is NOT checked and that any of the other location-specific items on the same screen are un-checked.
If you're wondering about 'Location Reporting' under Background Location Reporting, mine is set to 'Detect your location' (thus I think this setting is OK).
Try this out. For me, Gmaps no longer uses data (or wakes the phone) unless I'm explicitly using it.
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There's no need to delete Google Maps. You just need to regain some control from the app. By default it sends location data to Google. This periodic data 'seepage' also seems to have the affect of 'waking' the phone from deep sleep. Silly, especially since Google wrote the damn OS.
Anyway, this issue has been covered in other threads; you should search, there are more precise instructions out there
...or you can rely on my questionable memory; as I recall-
- Go into Google Maps
- Choose Settings
- Choose Location Settings
- Un-check "Report From This Device"
Also, make sure (on same screen) that Enable Location Sharing is NOT checked and that any of the other location-specific items on the same screen are un-checked.
If you're wondering about 'Location Reporting' under Background Location Reporting, mine is set to 'Detect your location' (thus I think this setting is OK).
Try this out. For me, Gmaps no longer uses data (or wakes the phone) unless I'm explicitly using it.
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Awesome. Thanks for the help. I set it up the way you suggested and I'll see how it works over the next day or so.
You could the free app Greenify as well. Anything that runs in the background without your permission will get shut down by it.
maddog00 said:
You could the free app Greenify as well. Anything that runs in the background without your permission will get shut down by it.
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Excellent app, but it does require root privileges.
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You could the free app Greenify as well. Anything that runs in the background without your permission will get shut down by it.
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It's desirable (to many) to have at least some background apps able to run/consume data. Yes, you can disable all (or ration out when they're 'allowed' to run, but then you lose out on the full capabilities of the device.
Trust me, having come from Sprint and a GS2, I am well versed in shutting down and restricting apps. What I LOVE about my GS4 is that I can let virtually all apps run (within reason, and w/exception of Gmaps as noted above) and I still have 28-40 hour battery cycles.
Just be wary of 'out of control' apps. Tame them, freeze them, or delete them, but only as a last resort would I disable all background apps.
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It's desirable (to many) to have at least some background apps able to run/consume data. Yes, you can disable all (or ration out when they're 'allowed' to run, but then you lose out on the full capabilities of the device.
Trust me, having come from Sprint and a GS2, I am well versed in shutting down and restricting apps. What I LOVE about my GS4 is that I can let virtually all apps run (within reason, and w/exception of Gmaps as noted above) and I still have 28-40 hour battery cycles.
Just be wary of 'out of control' apps. Tame them, freeze them, or delete them, but only as a last resort would I disable all background apps.
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I agree. Just saying. Those apps that you don't want to run, you can tell Greenify which ones to disallow access. A one stop shop, as it were.
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I agree. Just saying. Those apps that you don't want to run, you can tell Greenify which ones to disallow access. A one stop shop, as it were.
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My bad. For some reason I thought your response said "disable all background apps". Thx for the app tip.
I've searched high and low for an answer to this question and sifted through many forums and have not found an answer. I apologize in advance if this was covered somewhere else or if there was a better place to post this question.
I'm trying to limit my mobile data usage with out jumping through hoops.
I'm looking for a widget, that with one click of a button, it can restrict background data, disable auto-sync and enable mobile data, and when pressed again, enable WiFi, disable background restriction and enable auto-sync.
This function, no matter how trivial, would save time and effort.
Is there anything like this out there?
Would something like this require root?
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I've searched high and low for an answer to this question and sifted through many forums and have not found an answer. I apologize in advance if this was covered somewhere else or if there was a better place to post this question.
I'm trying to limit my mobile data usage with out jumping through hoops.
I'm looking for a widget, that with one click of a button, it can restrict background data, disable auto-sync and enable mobile data, and when pressed again, enable WiFi, disable background restriction and enable auto-sync.
This function, no matter how trivial, would save time and effort.
Is there anything like this out there?
Would something like this require root?
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I think you have to look it up in PS.
Sorry if this is a dumb question, but what does "PS" stand for?
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try this
https://market.android.com/details?id=net.skweez.wifisync
Looking for a similar same thing, particularly a key code or script that could toggle the "restrict background data" setting with LMT launcher (likewise for airplane mode). Cant find it anywhere whether automatic or by one click toggle. Did you ever find a solution?
Finally figured this out, man was it annoying.
I need it for my Samsung S5.
I disable the background data all the time to save battery.
It can be done with root access with a single command.
service call netpolicy 10 i32 1
If the API changes in the future, it's easy to look it up again.
http://grepcode.com/file/repository...1/android/net/INetworkPolicyManager.java?av=f
Look for the line with TRANSACTION_setRestrictBackground
Then just extrapolate that info to http://grepcode.com/file/repository...N/android/net/INetworkPolicyManager.java?av=f
Replacing DESIRED_ANDROID_VERSION with the version you're interested in.
How do I stop google play store and play services from running non stop in the background?? I have my location turned off, and privacy guard turned on, but somehow play services and google maps can get my location? Google play store runs something called "daily hygiene"and all three of these apps restart themselves when I kill them. I don't need play services running, when only the location part of it is running. When I try and disable autostart, receivers, freeze them, use advanced freeze through ROM toolbox, they either revert back instantly, or as soon as the phone reboots. Can anyone tell me how to get this crap to stop running when it's not being used, and stop getting location, or whatever other things I'm trying to keep private?
update
Update what?
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Freeze them with titanium backup. It'll stick through a reboot.
Is there a way to make it stop constantly running in the background and become a cached process without freezing?
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If you do not want to freeze them. You might try Greenify. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2155737
Although system app hibernation might only be with the donation package. But I can't remember. Might want to read up on the OP in the link.
Use greenify
yes the best option is to use greenify which stops those apps run in background unnessecerily
Hi, I discovered today that probably due to play store and services automatic update I have some new wakelocks which keep the device constantly awake. They are GCM_CONN_ALARM,
GCM_HB_ALARM and GCM_CONN. Each of them keep the device awake equal time.
Has someone any suggestions what to do or has anyone else same problem?
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I have the same issue since my Android was updated to KitKat.
It seems the problem is in Google Play Services: Location (it's that feature to locate you via WiFi)
I think they know about it. However it's hard to make hotfixes for some reason.
I found two ways to keep my battery from discharging:
1. clear cache of Google Play services and restart a phone (temporary solution)
2. kill all the Google Play services (there are 4 of them in my phone). Unfortunately it doesn't help if you just kill only a location service.
Anyway this issue is still not clear to me.
Turned off sync, now it enters deep sleep also sometimes, but still most of the time device is in active state
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Use an app called Greenify https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oasisfeng.greenify to control apps causing wakelocks and battery drain. Works better if you are rooted.
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Have you tried to greenify Google play services? It's not possible since it is system app and when converting it to user app won't work.
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Now I have tried to refresh another stock based rom, same problem, still only one?
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Hello!
I don't know how I missed the function "restrict app background data" but anyhow, if I restrict background data for Google Play Services will it prevent it from auto updating when not on wi-fi? Or is the update triggered by something else e.g. Android OS? Android OS is the only thing available under Data Usage which you can't restrict background data for and if that's the source for Play Services updates it makes disabling background data pointless.
Please don't ask why I want to prevent auto updates, it is irrelevant. Thanks!
Yes I think it will stop it from updating and for secureness you can find an option of auto.updating in playstore setting. Press thanks. If I helped you.
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