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I'm S-Off and RUU'd back to GB because the new firmware/radios had me down about battery life. Before the leak, I used to get ~10hrs total battery time with normal usage on stock battery. Once I went to ICS Leak, that was down around 6 so I figured I'd go back. After a few days being back on GB, I've found I still can't get my battery to last. I'm running Ineff. 1.4 and Incredikernal 6 currently, and When my screen is on (brightness set at 20%) for 10min I'll drop 15%. Anyone have words of advice? I'm seeing people with ridiculous battery life and wondering if I should run the GB RUU again. Thoughts? Also battery still burning upwards of 118 when screen is on for a little bit.
The latest ICS kernel was the biggest issue with battery life...
What settings do you have on the kernel?
I'm just letting it run, no Set CPU settings or anything. Should I not let it govern itself?
Joe_T said:
I'm just letting it run, no Set CPU settings or anything. Should I not let it govern itself?
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I'd stick to the stock kernel if you're going that route.
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I'd stick to the stock kernel if you're going that route.
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The first thing I did with s-off was downgrade to the latest GB RUU from the ICS leak. Now I'm on eng hboot and CleanRom 4.3 Pro with the GB patch and stock kernel that's packaged with the ROM. This was all yesterday. Today I've got 41% battery left after 16 hours (extended bat.) and have used the phone considerably setting up the ROM and reloading all my apps, plus several phone calls, emails and texts. I don't have 4G in my area so that's turned off and I know that 4G is a significant drain but this is noticeably better than what I was getting. I'll have a better idea in a couple of days when everything settles in.
I definitely would run the stock kernel for your testing purposes with no CPU control. If you still have major issues I'd look towards an app or location service that's enabled.
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Thanks guys, I'll look into either going back stock or using incredicontrol. Any suggestions on proper tweaking w/incredicontrol?
im getting great battery life back on stock ruu gb with the new patched eng hboot 2.11.111 and set cpu (1020 high, 192 low on conservative) and i play MUSIC ALL DAY AT WORK 9 FULL HOURS OF DRE BEATS ON!. also my break and lunch im on facebook and on the phone with my gf. i get like 12 hours out of my regular battery. just my 2 cents. i had ics and its blow bigtime. i dont even want the ota really.
I've been working on my friend's rezound. He's been suffering wake lock issuses since applying the 2.01 OTA. Battery has gone from about 10hrs on full charge, to about 4hrs. I unlocked bootloader and tried updating to the ics firmware and trying an ics rom but still has the same issue. I performed the s-off wire trick and rolled everything back to stock firmware and rom and that didn't work. never messed with a custom kernel. Anyone have any ideas for a fix? Or are we just going to have to wait for an official update from verizon? I've read of people on the verizon forums complaining about wake lock as well.
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I've been working on my friend's rezound. He's been suffering wake lock issuses since applying the 2.01 OTA. Battery has gone from about 10hrs on full charge, to about 4hrs. I unlocked bootloader and tried updating to the ics firmware and trying an ics rom but still has the same issue. I performed the s-off wire trick and rolled everything back to stock firmware and rom and that didn't work. never messed with a custom kernel. Anyone have any ideas for a fix? Or are we just going to have to wait for an official update from verizon? I've read of people on the verizon forums complaining about wake lock as well.
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Remove the Verizon Location Agent app.
What apk is that? I'm on CleanROM 4.3 Pro.
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I had decent battery life using clean rom 4.3 pro on the ics firmware...did s-off and now my battery is horrible. Went back to gb ruu and battery is still horrible. I'm just gonna wait for the kernel source and hope someone fixes it
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andrewp3481 said:
I had decent battery life using clean rom 4.3 pro on the ics firmware...did s-off and now my battery is horrible. Went back to gb ruu and battery is still horrible. I'm just gonna wait for the kernel source and hope someone fixes it
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Yeah, me too, I'm just gonna wait it out and just keep a charger with me at all times.
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andrewp3481 said:
I had decent battery life using clean rom 4.3 pro on the ics firmware...did s-off and now my battery is horrible. Went back to gb ruu and battery is still horrible. I'm just gonna wait for the kernel source and hope someone fixes it
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Ive noticed worse battery life as well after going s-off. Thought i was going crazy.
There are definitely degrees of badness here.
GB on GB firmware/radios is the coolest.
GB on ICS firmware is warmer.
ICS on GB firmware is even warmer.
ICS on ICS firmware is the hottest I've seen.
I cannot run screen-on indefinitely on any ICS without overheating the battery.
I had the same problem it appear suddenly
Cell standby took near as half screen does
I did try many rom
Only full wipe helped including internal strong
Now I'm with inf1.4
Battery is the gr8est
On the wake lock issue, someone discovered the AOSP lockscreen was preventing the phone from sleeping correctly. I can't remember if it was a certain combination or just the lockscreen running a background process.
Since you've tried all kinds of stuff I don't know if that applies to you or not but if nothing else I was hoping it might spur a thought process or new ideas for research.
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GoldenCyn said:
Yeah, me too, I'm just gonna wait it out and just keep a charger with me at all times.
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I just ordered 4 thunderbolt extended life batteries from amazon. 3.50 each and 5 bucks shipping. Now I can carry 5 extended batteries with me at all times!
Seriously though I hope they get this kernel/ radios thing figured out...
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cpurick said:
There are definitely degrees of badness here.
GB on GB firmware/radios is the coolest.
GB on ICS firmware is warmer.
ICS on GB firmware is even warmer.
ICS on ICS firmware is the hottest I've seen.
I cannot run screen-on indefinitely on any ICS without overheating the battery.
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Try nilsp's ics ROM.
People are fixing a lot of issues with a factory reset through h boot after getting s off. Flash a stock ruu then boot back into h boot and reset.
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Ok, this is my first all-in-one thread. Please bare with me on this one. I'll try keep it updated often to keep the info fresh.
I know everyone is getting a mixed bag of results with the stock battery performance. In time with enough information gathered, I'll compile the average results into this thread to make it easy for everyone. So instead of looking through 100's of posts, people can read about it here.
Also, anyone who are willing to participate and contribute to this, that would be appreciated.
For best results, complete recharge and discharge cycles are needed to be done for accurate results on your end, along with wiped battery stats.
I'll post my results first.
Rom: Stock TMO 1.43.531.3 (2.3.4)
Kernel: Stock
Battery: Stock
Average Run time 100% to 0%: About 9-10 Hrs on moderate usage.
Rom: ARDH 2.2.0 ICS 4.0.3
Kernel: Stock
Battery: Stock
Average Run time 100% to 0%: ~10hrs so far
Rom: Energy Rom 4.27.12 ICS
Kernel: Stock
Battery: Stock
Average Run time 100% to 0%: ~12hrs so far
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I've been reading about the Anker 1900mah batteries. Majority of people here recommend those as a current solution. I'm planning on getting a pair of those soon.
Reserved, just in case...
This thread might suite my observations…
Many users were complaining about the quick battery drainage. So last night I decided to monitor the applications activities during the phone idle status. I launched a dozen commonly used apps and left the smartphone to overnight having all them in background.
During seven hours of idle time - 50% of battery charge disappeared. BUT I caught the guilty one. It turned out to be the Google Translate. Whilst left running in background, it’s loading CPU for about 60% and draining the charge. Thereby it may be used but MUST be killed when no needed anymore.
Apart of that I may add that I am very pleased with my battery life for the past three days - after I flashed the fabulous leak, and then uninstalled near 50 apk’s of the thoroughfine crap, and cleared the dalvik-cash. I deem it simply doubled from the time of GB period of life.
HELP Poor Battery Life on Android Revolution 2.2.1
Okay, here's what I've done to the phone since stock:
Root
S-Off using wire trick
Super CID
Flashed 4 EXT Touch Recovery
Ran SuperWipe script provided by Mike1986 for Android Revolution 2.2.1
Updated firmware package provided by Mike1986 for Android Revolution 2.2.1
Flashed Android Revolution 2.2.1
Flashed radio recommended by Mike1986
Wiped battery stats and cycled through two times
Still poor battery life
Checked radio md5 Sum and tried to reflash (got "remote not allowed error in fastboot)
Reflashed ROM
Still can't flash in fastboot, still apalling battery life
It LOOKS like the culprit is my mobile network signal, which is one big yellow line, as if I'm on a 24/7 phone call. Can't find any answers on the ARHD thread, and Google has failed me. ANYBODY?! I LOVE Mike1986's ROMs, but the battery life on this one is killing me.
simplefiend said:
Okay, here's what I've done to the phone since stock:
Root
S-Off using wire trick
Super CID
Flashed 4 EXT Touch Recovery
Ran SuperWipe script provided by Mike1986 for Android Revolution 2.2.1
Updated firmware package provided by Mike1986 for Android Revolution 2.2.1
Flashed Android Revolution 2.2.1
Flashed radio recommended by Mike1986
Wiped battery stats and cycled through two times
Still poor battery life
Checked radio md5 Sum and tried to reflash (got "remote not allowed error in fastboot)
Reflashed ROM
Still can't flash in fastboot, still apalling battery life
It LOOKS like the culprit is my mobile network signal, which is one big yellow line, as if I'm on a 24/7 phone call. Can't find any answers on the ARHD thread, and Google has failed me. ANYBODY?! I LOVE Mike1986's ROMs, but the battery life on this one is killing me.
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Update 4EXT (If available). Make sure your phone is charger 100%. Boot into recovery. Wipe delvik cache + cache. The wipe battery stats.
Just out of curiosity, wasn't it already proven that wiping battery stats does nothing? Just saying, I think a google engineer on xda confirmed this.
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freakboy13 said:
Just out of curiosity, wasn't it already proven that wiping battery stats does nothing? Just saying, I think a google engineer on xda confirmed this.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25552783&postcount=14
Rom: Stock TMO 1.43.531.3 (2.3.4)
Kernel: Stock
Battery: Stock
Average Usage time 100% to 0%: Heavy to Moderate Usage with 4 hour on screen time - 8 to 9 hours. Low usage with 2 hour on screen time - 12 hours.
Today, I was on the phone for an hour, did a lot on the internet, texting and what not. On stock ICS ROM. Also using an Anker battery.
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simplefiend said:
Okay, here's what I've done to the phone since stock:
Root
S-Off using wire trick
Super CID
Flashed 4 EXT Touch Recovery
Ran SuperWipe script provided by Mike1986 for Android Revolution 2.2.1
Updated firmware package provided by Mike1986 for Android Revolution 2.2.1
Flashed Android Revolution 2.2.1
Flashed radio recommended by Mike1986
Wiped battery stats and cycled through two times
Still poor battery life
Checked radio md5 Sum and tried to reflash (got "remote not allowed error in fastboot)
Reflashed ROM
Still can't flash in fastboot, still apalling battery life
It LOOKS like the culprit is my mobile network signal, which is one big yellow line, as if I'm on a 24/7 phone call. Can't find any answers on the ARHD thread, and Google has failed me. ANYBODY?! I LOVE Mike1986's ROMs, but the battery life on this one is killing me.
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I used to switch mine to GSM mode only to save battery, and then switch back to 4g when I was in good coverage or needed high speed Internet. I found that increased my battery life (I theorize because the device is not "hunting" between 3 and 2 G). There are apps that will take you to the exact setting to change it. Just a thought.
Here is what mine looks like right now. @ 81%. Few phone calls less than 10 min total, about 50 text messages, and about 5 min of web browsing. The rest of the time the phone was not being used. This is with JD disabled.
Tried . . . Waiting and Seeing
hasoon2000 said:
Update 4EXT (If available). Make sure your phone is charger 100%. Boot into recovery. Wipe delvik cache + cache. The wipe battery stats.
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Thanks for the suggestions. I gave it a try, but I'm just on the first cycle through the battery so we'll see. BUT (and I'll attach a pic) my mobile network signal bar in the battery usage is still a constant yellow. I've never seen this before.
Also, I still don't have the ability to flash a .img in fastboot, although I've definitely done it before, on this particular ROM even. I try to reflash the radio and get this:
sending 'radio' (21997 KB)... OKAY
writing 'radio'... FAILED (remote: not allowed)
This probably belongs in the Dev section, but I'm not privileged enough to post there yet
Hmm, seems like the battery issue might be connected to the mobile signal being up all the time. I too have never seen that before.
ce3jay said:
Hmm, seems like the battery issue might be connected to the mobile signal being up all the time. I too have never seen that before.
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He might try switching to 2G for a day and see if it helps.
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My phone is always on 4G. I never switch to 2G
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hasoon2000 said:
My phone is always on 4G. I never switch to 2G
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Wow... I wish. My phones usually needing some juice by noon-1pm.
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glacierguy said:
Wow... I wish. My phones usually needing some juice by noon-1pm.
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Anker battery and wipe delvik cache, cache and battery stats. You should see a huge improvement
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I keep mine on wcdma only and get the same result. Here in NC it switches between 2g and 4g any chance it gets.
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I get 6-7 hours of use on gb and ics, tops no matter how much I don't use it or change settings. Brightness at 10%
Feels like my phone is programmed to die within 6-7 hours...if I were to get a new phone any time soon it'll be because of the battery =\
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hasoon2000 said:
Anker battery and wipe delvik cache, cache and battery stats. You should see a huge improvement
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Yeah I think its time to finally make the move to Anker... Way too many recommendations from trusted members for me to not. I've wiped everything and IT DID HELP (to all the naysayers) but my battery still gets smashed. I hardly put my phone down... I work a desk job
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Hi
Last night i installed the [ROM][AOSP][JB][4.1.1][STABLE] SuperNexus - I9300 - BUILD 1 on my Galaxy S3 device and i noticed my battery is draining out like crazy. Cell Standby and Screen are using more than 40% each.
When i was using Ice Cream Sandwich i had the same problem but after installing the battery fix it all worked so tried the fix on JB and nothing.
Is there any other fix or solution for this?
Thanks.
No fix for this until cm sorts it. Live with it or go back to ics I'm afraid mate
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I am having the same battery drain with my sgs3 running ics, what battery fix did you use. I would like to try it out.
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here u go:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1732722
let me know if it works, i tried it and no luck on my S3.
syber192 said:
here u go:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1732722
let me know if it works, i tried it and no luck on my S3.
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That is not repeat not a battery fix if you read the post it fixes a misreported figure only .
battery drain is user start with Better Battery Stats and look for wakelocks .
Battery requires five days use from flashing a new rom .
jje
Screen will always use 40%+ unless you aren't using your phone.
syber192 said:
Hi
Last night i installed the [ROM][AOSP][JB][4.1.1][STABLE] SuperNexus - I9300 - BUILD 1 on my Galaxy S3 device and i noticed my battery is draining out like crazy. Cell Standby and Screen are using more than 40% each.
When i was using Ice Cream Sandwich i had the same problem but after installing the battery fix it all worked so tried the fix on JB and nothing.
Is there any other fix or solution for this?
Thanks.
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Running the same build myself and experienced an 18% drop last night on standby with Wi-Fi on over 7 hours, i have flashed the latest Siyah kernel update today and ive every confidence this will increase battery life as when i checked the kernel wakelocks this morning the wakelocks were big, the CM kernel i believe is the main culprit in this instance.
Also take into consideration any apps / widgets you have which update and any sTuff you rarely or never use freeze in Titanium backup and also go into advanced in Wi-Fi and set to never or only when plugged in and this will make a difference.
And finally don't use Juice Defender or any other battery saving apps as they use up more battery than they save!
jonny68 said:
Running the same build myself and experienced an 18% drop last night on standby with Wi-Fi on over 7 hours, i have flashed the latest Siyah kernel update today and ive every confidence this will increase battery life as when i checked the kernel wakelocks this morning the wakelocks were big, the CM kernel i believe is the main culprit in this instance.
Also take into consideration any apps / widgets you have which update and any sTuff you rarely or never use freeze in Titanium backup and also go into advanced in Wi-Fi and set to never or only when plugged in and this will make a difference.
And finally don't use Juice Defender or any other battery saving apps as they use up more battery than they save!
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I installed syiah kernel s3-v1.5beta5 over CWM yesterday and still no change, Cell Standby is now using 70% while screen dropped to 7%. I will
now try to disable all automatic updates.
After installing [ROM][AOSP] [4.1.1] Liquid JellyBean Beta 1.1 battery works pretty good without even installing kernel 1.5beta4.
Cell standby dropped to 37% and Screen to 27%
I must say this ROM works faster and adds a few cool options for personalization.
syber192 said:
Hi
Last night i installed the [ROM][AOSP][JB][4.1.1][STABLE] SuperNexus - I9300 - BUILD 1 on my Galaxy S3 device and i noticed my battery is draining out like crazy. Cell Standby and Screen are using more than 40% each.
When i was using Ice Cream Sandwich i had the same problem but after installing the battery fix it all worked so tried the fix on JB and nothing.
Is there any other fix or solution for this?
Thanks.
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- I recommend you to go to stock or modified ICS , simply functioning Roms and stable .
- JB you can flash it just for fun , still under construction and testing , can't litterly judge it .
You may want to try different modems. Cell standby is mostly not influenced by the ROM but your reception and the flashed modem.
d4fseeker said:
You may want to try different modems. Cell standby is mostly not influenced by the ROM but your reception and the flashed modem.
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My operator is Movistar from Spain and i am currently outside of the country. I flashed my S3 to JB after leaving the country and now i have no reception, can this be the reason why Cell Standby is always around 70%?
syber192 said:
After installing [ROM][AOSP] [4.1.1] Liquid JellyBean Beta 1.1 battery works pretty good without even installing kernel 1.5beta4.
Cell standby dropped to 37% and Screen to 27%
I must say this ROM works faster and adds a few cool options for personalization.
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I am using this Rom as well and i must say it`s very good. Have a lot setup possibilities, and runs very smooth. For me i`ts the best JB Rom, better than SuperNexus. Just have the one issue - camera!
My wife has a T-Mobile Galaxy S5 running 4.4.4 kitkat and it's not rooted. She's getting horrid battery life... think ~ 30% battery left after 5 hours off-charger, without much screen on time... according to gsam, it's "always" the Kernel (android OS) and Android system that are the top 2 under app usage.
I'm tempted to suggest a wipe and reload... but I don't know what she should be experiencing for battery life...
What can I check to be better informed? Should I push her to move to 5.0 or 5.1.1?
4.4.4 was never released for the TMO S5.
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4.4.4 was never released for the TMO S5.
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Your right - I should have actually looked at the phone before posting... however, she rarely lets me touch her phone for fear that I will corrupt it... (root) and that I'll somehow screw it up... (was in the doghouse for a week last time when I simply updated a previous phone without letting her have a voice in the matter...)
Whatever the case, it's 4.4.2...
This is bizzare stuff where it will significantly drain while the screen is off, and the phone's not being used... but when you look, the top two are kernel and android system... (sorry for the crappy screen capture...)
usually 4.4.2 is good with battery but make the push for 5.0 the best between 5.1.1 and 4.4.2
root it install twrp then flash twi5ted rom or my andriod 5.0 rom
odin firware is dob1
Anyone notice this?
I rooted my N910T about two months ago and started with CM 12.1. I liked the options of this rom a lot as far as sounds and overall customization, but I still had the battery drain has I had with Lollipop 5.0.1 and touchwiz, no 5.1.1 update for TMO N910T yet. I decided to try Rapture and the first version I flashed was 1.1 or something I found on XDA. Then I stumbled across Rapture 8.2 UVU1DOG1 with Kernel 3.10.89-Emotion-TW-5.1.1=nightly-r21. The battery life is unbelievable! My phone now lasts 1.5 to 2 day on a single battery. I used to switch to a spare battery once or twice a day. Now Im not sure if I could kill a battery in a day if I tried.
The weird thing is that when I go to setting-> about device-> It shows my model number as SM-N910T3. It was previously SM-N910T. Im definitely not complaing! I dig this ROM a lot! :laugh: