Hi all,
I'm still investigating on my battery drain problem apparently related to Google Play services (here a dedicate thread on which I described it: https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3t/help/google-play-services-battery-drain-t3537545 ).
Summing, all things for now are pointing to one, and not so positive, thing: Mobile radio active bug (here more details: https://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=190396)
After the little introduction, here comes the more general part.. I've found that using the WiFi connection my drain problem is totally gone, more than this, I see that Google Play Services exchanged a lot of background data when I am using mobile data (2G/3G/4G) .
Due to this I tried, from the Google Play Services app settings, to active the "Limit app background data" option and with my pleasure I saw that this was fixing my drain problems also with mobile data!
"All fantastic!" I said.. not at all, doing this I saw that I lost push notifications while receiving messages on whatsapp, messenger, hangout and so on.. and unfortunately this is very inconvenient.
Do you know if there is a way to mantain the "Limit app background data" option on but assuring all the right push notifications functionalities?
Thanks in advance for your answers and for your help.
Have a nice day
If your phone is rooted and xposed ready , you may try greenify to hibernate.
First I thought is it a stupid app which just force closes applications.
But after using it , It just felt different.Phone was blazingly fast , Battery Drain issue was Gone completely.
And I still get push notifications from Whatsapp , Uber , Facebook etc.
It is worth trying greenify even without root.
Cheers
1)I don't use location or it's services, but everytime I turn it off, Google play service seems to turn it (Location) to 'on' after sometime, I'm currently on miui v10.2.3, previously was on Miui 9, where I haven't faced such an issue until now, isn't anyone else facing this issue and found a fix? It's become very annoying
2) I'm also rooted, I have tried disabling location permission of Google play services through 'AppOps' permission manager app, but Miui seems to reset the settings each time
3) Also many root functions like freeze etc don't work on many Miui system apps, I wonder why, since Miui seems to bypass your root access towards their system apps
Hi, firstly sorry if it is not the forum for this specific phone, but I can't find it on XDA. So I suppose this is the most similar phone.
I have a problem with two apps:
- Lastpass
- A filter-dimmer: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.github.ericytsang.screenfilter.app.android
Both use accesibility services in order for them to be displayed in front of every other app.
Both work OK but sometimes both of them stop working, and I can't make them work again sometimes too, even re-enabling accesibility services (This works for the dimmer but not for Lastpass).
Have you had any similar problem? Currently I have ColorOS 6.1
Thank you
Geiser said:
Hi, firstly sorry if it is not the forum for this specific phone, but I can't find it on XDA. So I suppose this is the most similar phone.
I have a problem with two apps:
- Lastpass
- A filter-dimmer: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.github.ericytsang.screenfilter.app.android
Both use accesibility services in order for them to be displayed in front of every other app.
Both work OK but sometimes both of them stop working, and I can't make them work again sometimes too, even re-enabling accesibility services (This works for the dimmer but not for Lastpass).
Have you had any similar problem? Currently I have ColorOS 6.1
Thank you
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I have the same issue with apps using accessibility services. I can't figure how to whitelist apps so they are not killed.
Hi I'm on MIUI 11 Android 10 fully stock with latest updates to all apps. I did a factory reset 5 minutes ago and setup everything as I normally do. I disabled all ads and unnecessary hidden analytics etc.
The problem right now is Clear Data Button is greyed out for all apps. And all apps in the app manager show 0b storage usage. Every single app shows 0b storage used even though I know some apps like Call of Duty use over 1Gb.
When I just did the reset the button was fine. But the moment I finish customizing the buttons go grey and storage shows 0b.
I am not rooted so there's no way I'm deleting a system app. Is it some setting that I'm changing somewhere? Please help me, I don't want to Factory Reset again.
EDIT : PROBLEM SOLVED
I found the solution by checking one setting at a time. The culprit was the Security app. If you disable USAGE ACCESS to the SECURITY app the bug occurs.
and how did you fixed it. because re enableing permission not solved my issues
and how did you fixed it. because re enableing permission not solved my issues
Make sure you change back the usage access specifically.
For those wondering where "usage access" is in settings, under "privacy protection", "special permissions", then "usage access".
Or you can just search for "usage access" in the settings app.
This info is true at least for Mi 11, MIUI version 12.5.4 EEA.
Thanks a lot @Alrich and @seemebreakthis ^^
Alrich said:
Hi I'm on MIUI 11 Android 10 fully stock with latest updates to all apps. I did a factory reset 5 minutes ago and setup everything as I normally do. I disabled all ads and unnecessary hidden analytics etc.
The problem right now is Clear Data Button is greyed out for all apps. And all apps in the app manager show 0b storage usage. Every single app shows 0b storage used even though I know some apps like Call of Duty use over 1Gb.
When I just did the reset the button was fine. But the moment I finish customizing the buttons go grey and storage shows 0b.
I am not rooted so there's no way I'm deleting a system app. Is it some setting that I'm changing somewhere? Please help me, I don't want to Factory Reset again.
EDIT : PROBLEM SOLVED
I found the solution by checking one setting at a time. The culprit was the Security app. If you disable USAGE ACCESS to the SECURITY app the bug occurs.
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I had the same problem. I too dissable a lot of background processes in a lot of apps. But when it gives problems then it's difficult to find out which settings gave trouble. Solution told by you fixed my issue. Thankyou.
[GUIDE] Getting notifications back after GMS install hack on Huawei phone
This is the method that I used to get notifications back on my P40Pro+ after a GMS hack install. I am not saying it will work for everyone and indeed if you need Google location tools on all the time, dont follow this but if your not too worried, then have a read. It has been taken from other guides out there and a little bit of my own for testing. It can be reversed and backed out of it you dont like it but as I keep getting questions on Facebook about how I done it, I thought I would share it with you too.
In this method you will need :
Huawei multitool V8 from here
Push Notification Tester from Playstore here or wherever you get your apps from
Disabling GSF
Disable Google Services Framework (GSF) using Huawei Multitool v8.
Using this tool on a Windows PC, you will find a section in the Modifications section for disabling apps on a adb connected phone to the app. Connect your phone and select show system apps and look for 'com.google.android.gsf' and select 'disable'.
See image below attached 'Multitool V8 Disabled app'
I disable (GSF) using this as it is easier for me than to use icebox or other freezer apps.
To test notifications are now working
Once disabled check that you can now receive notifications by opening Push Notification Tester installed from Playstore before starting this, will allow you to test notifications. With GSF disabled, they should now work as they should. See attached screen shots below 1-4.
Another way to test them is to just send your self an email. Just make sure you have notifications set in the setting menu first. You can try the notification tester in Outlook but does time out a lot but perseverance can prove it works but an email to your self is just as good. See screen shots 6 and 7 for where this is in the outlook help pages. Screenshot 8 shows Outlook notifications working.
The reason this works I believe is that most apps relying on GMS, their notifications work through GSF and with the GMS hack, they can't, so by disabling GSF, they can use their own default route again, through themselves.
The downside is that with GSF disabled, Google Playstore no longer works and also Google location history, there may be more but it has no real affect unless you rely on them (I dont). Maps still work with directions, Waze too but not your history or phone location via Google. Find you phone via Huawei still works obviously, so you still have other options. Of course, you can use Aurora Playstore instead or any other playstore option and if you have paid apps through Googles Playstore, then you can go to GSF in settings/apps on your phone and enable GSF (see screen shot 5 below) or via the Multi tool V8 again, download your paid app update etc and then disable it via multitool v8 after to get notifications back.
Thanks for the guide, wierd issue for me. Once my phone is conencted, and i disable the service via the Multi Tool, i still have access to the Playstore.
Going to apps -> system prcoesses, it doesnt have the disabled text next to the process. if i click on it, it says "Enable" and "Force Stop". Which initially leads me to think this has been disabled. Then once i go to Push Notification Tester, it fails on step 3 - Register for Push Notifications.
You should not have Playstore access. You dont have any work accounts installed? They have 2 gsf's etc. I would use the muti tool to check for disabled apps. It should show gsf.
May be re do?
I am able to enable and use Playstore, then disable it again to get notifications back at will, so you should too.
Sathelp said:
You should not have Playstore access. You dont have any work accounts installed? They have 2 gsf's etc. I would use the muti tool to check for disabled apps. It should show gsf.
May be re do?
I am able to enable and use Playstore, then disable it again to get notifications back at will, so you should too.
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I think I know the issue. I have installed GSM the old way (which used to work). If you look at the start of this video he shows two devices ( both with GSM) one which fails the notification tester app, and one which passes. He then uses the icebox method to grt notifications on the phone which passes the tests
https://youtu.be/A4889MUA9EQ
I think I may have to factory reset and use this new method ??
Good luck and if you do, please let us know what method is currently working.
Can you please check for me, if it's possible to install the game jw alive with this method? Offer 5€ via Paypal for this. Just write your Email via PM
Sathelp said:
[GUIDE] Getting notifications back after GMS install hack on Huawei phone
This is the method that I used to get notifications back on my P40Pro+ after a GMS hack install. I am not saying it will work for everyone and indeed if you need Google location tools on all the time, dont follow this but if your not too worried, then have a read. It has been taken from other guides out there and a little bit of my own for testing. It can be reversed and backed out of it you dont like it but as I keep getting questions on Facebook about how I done it, I thought I would share it with you too.
In this method you will need :
Huawei multitool V8 from here
Push Notification Tester from Playstore here or wherever you get your apps from
Disabling GSF
Disable Google Services Framework (GSF) using Huawei Multitool v8.
Using this tool on a Windows PC, you will find a section in the Modifications section for disabling apps on a adb connected phone to the app. Connect your phone and select show system apps and look for 'com.google.android.gsf' and select 'disable'.
See image below attached 'Multitool V8 Disabled app'
I disable (GSF) using this as it is easier for me than to use icebox or other freezer apps.
To test notifications are now working
Once disabled check that you can now receive notifications by opening Push Notification Tester installed from Playstore before starting this, will allow you to test notifications. With GSF disabled, they should now work as they should. See attached screen shots below 1-4.
Another way to test them is to just send your self an email. Just make sure you have notifications set in the setting menu first. You can try the notification tester in Outlook but does time out a lot but perseverance can prove it works but an email to your self is just as good. See screen shots 6 and 7 for where this is in the outlook help pages. Screenshot 8 shows Outlook notifications working.
The reason this works I believe is that most apps relying on GMS, their notifications work through GSF and with the GMS hack, they can't, so by disabling GSF, they can use their own default route again, through themselves.
The downside is that with GSF disabled, Google Playstore no longer works and also Google location history, there may be more but it has no real affect unless you rely on them (I dont). Maps still work with directions, Waze too but not your history or phone location via Google. Find you phone via Huawei still works obviously, so you still have other options. Of course, you can use Aurora Playstore instead or any other playstore option and if you have paid apps through Googles Playstore, then you can go to GSF in settings/apps on your phone and enable GSF (see screen shot 5 below) or via the Multi tool V8 again, download your paid app update etc and then disable it via multitool v8 after to get notifications back.
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As of today, i can confirm that this method works for notifications, just make sure to restart your device after disabling / enabling.
As for the push notifications, gmail not working for me, outlook works. other apps works too, but from time to time it doesnt push properly, maybe battery optimisation or something i dont know. any idea for this issue?
anyone have any updates on this? I too have the problem - random notifications come in (usually a bunch coupled together)....Trying to figure out a real solution. Any one have any luck?
Sathelp said:
[GUIDE] Getting notifications back after GMS install hack on Huawei phone
[ ... ] Of course, you can use Aurora Playstore instead or any other playstore option and if you have paid apps through Googles Playstore, then you can go to GSF in settings/apps on your phone and enable GSF (see screen shot 5 below) or via the Multi tool V8 again, download your paid app update etc and then disable it via multitool v8 after to get notifications back.
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@Sathelp -> When you say this at the previous quote message, you really can tell that I can disabled and then enable GSF to receive notifications and then use Play Store ?? Right ??
Will have message issues that "Google requires an action ... etc" and I must reinstall all GMS if I enable GSF again ??
My guide was based on A10 at launch. I used the G app with a back date to get my GMS before it was blocked. Using that at the time worked fine. Disable GMS using adb command enabled notifications as they worked through HMS. I just enabled GMS to run playstore, get and update apps and then disable it for normal use.
As I have not downgraded or used googlefyer etc, I can't say how it will work with these newer methods.
The idea of the workaround to deactivate GSF for receiving push notifications emerged in April or Mai 2020. Over half a year has passed now... Maybe there is a better solution now to have GSF activated and get all push notifications? It would still be great to have a working play store and the notifications!
Any progress in that matter? Any new ideas?
jediknight23 said:
The idea of the workaround to deactivate GSF for receiving push notifications emerged in April or Mai 2020. Over half a year has passed now... Maybe there is a better solution now to have GSF activated and get all push notifications? It would still be great to have a working play store and the notifications!
Any progress in that matter? Any new ideas?
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We're looking for something at this thread, we can keep GSF unfrozen and get push notificacions ... but after 12 hours Play Protect errors started to appear.
There are at least two users that they haven't this issue and all it works fine ...
How to get notification without freezing GSF
Below is a third version of the guide (ok, it's 3.5). As of January, 15th I've added great finding by @Seresseran1. Thanks man! The below guide will provide you with fully working Google services, play store will work, push notifications will...
forum.xda-developers.com
This sounds great, thx
And because this doesn't work on all devices yet:
Maybe another possible solution could be to let the desired apps only *think* that GSF is not available. So that they try using their own default route again...
But hot could that be accomplished. Maybe via App Cloner?
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Maybe ... You can add this reply there ... Any suggestions are welcome !!!
the notification tester failed by register for push notifications and Connection to server.
whats my problem?
chrishess said:
the notification tester failed by register for push notifications and Connection to server.
whats my problem?
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same here !