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Hi I am currently running UnNamed rom and have Tasker installed. I was trying to setup a profile for certain apps to toggle GPS on and then off so I dont have GPS on all the time...For some reason when i go to task-misc-GPS...there is a * next to it and am unable to use this feature on my Galaxy S2...Anyone else having this issue?
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Hi I am currently running UnNamed rom and have Tasker installed. I was trying to setup a profile for certain apps to toggle GPS on and then off so I dont have GPS on all the time...For some reason when i go to task-misc-GPS...there is a * next to it and am unable to use this feature on my Galaxy S2...Anyone else having this issue?
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Yup, Tasker cant do this. I think it has to do with all the recent privacy issues raised by apps that automatically monitor and report your location. I am sure due to these issues Google disabled the ability to have a 3rd party app turn on GPS. Bummer because there are a lot of things you can have Tasker do with GPS.
However, I have read that leaving GPS on all the time does not impact battery, as long as there are no apps actively using it. I need to research this more.
There is zero battery drain leaving GPS on as long as there is no app actively using it.
foxbat121 said:
There is zero battery drain leaving GPS on as long as there is no app actively using it.
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yeah, i've tested my battery life with gps on and off. I dont notice any significant drain when its left on (and not in use).
GPS button in SwitchPro widget doesn't seem to work, either.
Thank you all for your repsonses
Secure Settings in the market will allow you to control the GPS but you must be rooted.
The tasker gps function will work on CM7 and MIUI, but doesnt on stock roms
Hi everyone ! I'm on Omega v35 (Samsung) Rom and 3.0.36-Perseus-alpha29 Kernel. And I have these connected accounts: Dropbox, Facebook, Google, Microsoft Exchange and WhatsApp.
When WiFi is on I loose about 2.2% per hour. (Google Now is disabled, GPS off, Data off, CPU almost all time in Deep Sleep)
When I turned off WiFi I've been loosing 0.8% per hour (other settings remained same).
So my question is, is this normal battery drain ?
In BBS I've noticed that my most active Wakelock is: AlarmManager (Android System) and Kernel WakeLock: Battery-monitor
I've also attached BBS Dump file.
Thanks for your answers
2.2% is not that bad yet. Wifi uses lots of power, especially on some routers that (it seems) do not allow throttling of transmission speed during sleep or that are far away.
Especially considering that you have 2 out of the "bad 3" installed (which are: Facebook, Skype, Whatsapp) when it comes to battery drain it's not very surprising that the AlarmManager (responsible for waking up your phone when there's stuff to do) has a high count.
Battery-monitor is the stats itself. As long as it runs it obviously needs to periodically collect data.
I guess it won't be possible to root the phone and give another BBS stats? Those are far better and if using Siyah more detailed.
Also, please include a screenshot of Android's own battery graph (in full-screen,not the one with the apps beneath) since that shows the wakelock distribution
Thanks for your answer, the phone is rooted, but I forgot to enable rooted options in BBS. So I'll leave it for the night and then post BBS stats and screenshot.
Maybe this question is little off topic but you've mentioned Siyah, I've flashed Siyah but when I entered Recovery there still was CWM recovery (which was odd because I had Galaxy S2 and after flashing Siyah I had Siyah recovery) so I've wiped everything flashed again but nothing changed, I've checked in System info under kernel and it showed that Siyah was installed and I could run STweaks normally.
Is this normal ?
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Wow that is great ! Which Kernel/Rom are you using?
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Maybe try other modems?
I'm running Omega v35 and Perseus 27a and I've noticed worse signal/higher drain compared to v34. I flashed BUELK1 modem (AFAIK it's the one from XXELKC, Omega v34) and I'm loosing about 0,5% per hour again (wifi, data etc).
Although I'm not using any auto sync, my GPU/CPU is UV'd and I have some apps frozen in Titanium
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Maybe try other modems?
I'm running Omega v35 and Perseus 27a and I've noticed worse signal/higher drain compared to v34. I flashed BUELK1 modem (AFAIK it's the one from XXELKC, Omega v34) and I'm loosing about 0,5% per hour again (wifi, data etc).
Although I'm not using any auto sync, my GPU/CPU is UV'd and I have some apps frozen in Titanium
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Does anyone have tried perseus 29.2 with omega v35. I wonder how battery performs with them.
So I've left it overnight again (same settings as in OP).
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So I've left it overnight again (same settings as in OP).
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First thing I noticed that your wifi is on all the time.
Let it turn off once your screen is off.
Settings > Wifi > Advanced and select wifi on while sleep, never.
If I do that will WiFi be reconected from time to time to receive notifications from gmail, whatsapp etc. ?
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Use DS Battery. It turns off wifi when screen is off but will let it connect every designated period to let your phone sync. I get about 20% drain overnight over 8hours. I UVed all my clocks so I'd say yours is pretty good.
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If I do that will WiFi be reconected from time to time to receive notifications from gmail, whatsapp etc. ?
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No, it turn off your wifi if your screen is off for some time. I am not quite sure, what's the default value is.
After wifi is off, device use mobile data to receive notifications. Also, you should disable auto sync because that's also major battery drainer.
I get 5-6% battery overnnight.
This is a thread to help those who want to get the best battery life out of their phones. It works for both the razr/razr maxx GSM models, and should work for the CDMA models although I'm not too sure since I dont own one. The basis of this battery saving tip is the use of 2G when not using data-heavy applications and only toggling 3g when required. I've personally gone 6 days on a single charge with this, with about 3-4 hours of screen on time, push emails, facebook, whatsapp and im+pro on all the time.(take note I am using the Maxx). I know some people who turn off data connectivity when the screen is off, but that kind of defeats the purpose of having a smart phone with push notifications.
turn away now if you cant bear to be disconnected from the network for a couple of seconds as it changes connectivity.
battery consumption for connectivity are as follows: 2G<WIFI<3G<LTE. Most push notifications work fine with 2G only.
Also, I will not be held responsible for any data-loss or bricked devices. Proceed with caution!
Prerequisites:
1. Rooted (doesnt matter if it's ICS/JB.)
2. ROM that allows for 2g/3g/LTE toggle (so far, AOKP, all CM-based roms work)
OR
3) Resign the stock-based rom of your choice using this tool http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=739530
4)Tasker or any other APP that allows automation
5) Bootmenu manager to make a backup of your system in case anything screws up and to flash the toggle2g.apk
optional
6)motomizer for underclocking/undervolting and backups
7)push notifications fixer to make sure you always stay connected to the google server for push notifications
8) Greenify for hibernating/closing programs that you dont need running when screen is off
9) Lux auto brightness to control the brightness settings, especially since we use an amoled screen, dark themes and lower brightness help immensely.
10) bloat freezer/titanium backup to freeze/delete all unneccessary bloatware
MAKE A BACKUP OF YOUR SYSTEM USING BOOTMENU MANAGER BEFORE PROCEEDING FURTHER.
for the people already using custom roms(AOKP/CM/Liquidsmooth)
step 1
In tasker, add a new profile.
Under event->system->Device boot->new task->Net->mobile data 2g/3g->mode(choose 2G only)
this will allow tasker to choose 2G only mode whenever your device boots
step 2
New profile, select application and then choose all the applications you want to use 3G/LTE in. Add new task, under Net->mobile data 2g/3g->mode(choose 3g/LTE whichever you want). save the profile.
step 3
add an exit task for the 3G/LTE toggle ->Net->mobile data 2g/3g->mode(choose 2G only)
and you're basically done!
in the event where step 1 doesnt work(tasker says this action isnt allowed in your rom or something to that effect)
go to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=739530 and flash the toggle2G.apk in recovery. if the app turns up in yoour device after reboot, follow the above steps, but instead of
new task->Net->mobile data 2g/3g->mode(choose 2G only), do this
new task->plugin-> toggle2g ->mobile data 2g/3g->mode(choose 2G only)
For people who prefer using the stock rom, this process will be harder(but still do-able)
step 1
Resign a stock-based rom of your choice(requires the .zip file of the rom). again, follow this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=739530
step 2
if you have done this successfully and you should now have the toggle2g apk shown in your app drawer.
In tasker, add a new profile.
Under event->system->Device boot->plugin-> toggle2g ->mobile data 2g/3g->mode(choose 2G only)
this will allow tasker to choose 2G only mode whenever your device boots
step 3
New profile, select application and then choose all the applications you want to use 3G/LTE in. Add new task, ->plugin-> toggle2g ->mobile data 2g/3g->mode(choose 3g/LTE whichever you want). save the profile.
step 3
add an exit task for the 3G/LTE toggle ->plugin-> toggle2g ->mobile data 2g/3g->mode(choose 2G only)
and you're basically done!
Now for the optional bits
1) push notifications fixer will help increase the reliability of your push notifications by decreasing the intervals your device sends heartbeats to the google server. I have mine set at 3 min intervals, and it has not affected my battery life in anyway.
link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.andqlimax.pushfixer&hl=en
2) Motomizer expert. I have my phone undervolted/underclocked from 300 to 1000mhz. seems to have helped with any heat issues, and is solid as a rock. if anyone needs the value of the undervolt, I will post it later on request. the exper version also allows you to make app backups like titanium backup. Take note, the current Kexec roms will not work with motomizer.
3) Greenify helps to preserve battery by not allowing the apps you specify to run in the background.
link:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oasisfeng.greenify&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5vYXNpc2ZlbmcuZ3JlZW5pZnkiXQ..
Apps that run fine on 2G(WIP)
1)Web browsers
Opera browser Mobile - usually runs okay on 2g, not for people who want absolute speed. also not recommended for data/image intensive websites
Opera Beta - still in the beta stages of it's development, but looks promising, has an offroad feature that compresses data on their servers so your device doesnt have to download so much
I usually keep the native browser and set it to toggle 3g so I can use it for faster browsing when required
2) Chat applications -
apps that work
whatsapp, im+, IMO.im, beejive - these all work fine when just sending text. If sending images or downloading images, it will be better to turn on your 3g. Push notifications for whatsapp, im+ and beejive work perfectly fine (no delay)
apps that dont
line(naver) : This app behaves strangely. It receives push notifications just fine, but it requires a second download of the text after you open the app. The process is not only slow, it is prone to mix up as well. Avoid if using this battery saving method
Gtalk: the native app also doesnt work well with 2g. Use one of the above applications if possible.
3)RSS readers
RSS junkie: the best RSS reader I have used so far. It relies not only on push notifications, but you can set it to push the entire RSS article onto your device for speedy reading instead of having to download it
4)maps
Google Maps: If you have predownloaded the map you need it works pretty well. Set it to toggle 3g as well if you need to search for something.
5)email
Gmail application works well with 2g, unless the email is
1) image heavy
2) has a big attachment to download
set 3g to toggle if you are a user who fulfils the above 2 settings
Yea 2g saves so much battery, when I was on Ics I used to use superpower, it automatically changes to 2g when the screen s off and you can turn it to 3g through the notifica bar whenever u want, easy and batt saver! Now with CM10.1 I use the toggle I love it!
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kristiangmez said:
Yea 2g saves so much battery, when I was on Ics I used to use superpower, it automatically changes to 2g when the screen s off and you can turn it to 3g through the notifica bar whenever u want, easy and batt saver! Now with CM10.1 I use the toggle I love it!
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yup it does! this is just to simplify and automate the process for lazy people like me
Thanks for share about drain of battery someone like me always consider, check and care battery life
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mydoom said:
Thanks for share about drain of battery someone like me always consider, check and care battery life
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Updated the post with some apps that work well with 2g and some that dont. Please feel free to let me know about apps you've experimented with!
I envy your battery life.
I am lucky if my phone reaches 30hours with all the battery saving tips i know. I also have a razr maxx but i guess i got a defective battery that drains like a regular razr.
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I envy your battery life.
I am lucky if my phone reaches 30hours with all the battery saving tips i know. I also have a razr maxx but i guess i got a defective battery that drains like a regular razr.
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I used to last around 30hours as well on 3g all the time. the reception around my area is really bad, and sometimes drains up to 20-30% a night just on standby. That's when I started putting it on 2g and getting insane battery life
if you already have a rooted phone, you can try it out as well. I was pleasantly surprised with the result, and made sure all my iphone loving friends found out about it
Yeah my phone is rooted. Im quite sure that my battery is the problem of my phone coz i once tried to use a pure black wallpaper, 25%brightness and on 2g only but still got nearly 30hours battery life with just 3hours screen on time and average usage such as gaming, music and movies. Almost the same when i use it with a live wallpaper and 100% brightness. But still it is better than my colleagues who uses iPhone and s3 that barely survives 1day battery.
But during nighttime standby, my battery drains 10% only in 8hours.
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How did you manage to install toggle2g.apk? I get install unsuccessful
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How did you manage to install toggle2g.apk? I get install unsuccessful
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which rom are you using? stock based or CM10/AOKP based?
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which rom are you using? stock based or CM10/AOKP based?
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Stock based.. I guess we need cm10/aokp based right?
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Stock based.. I guess we need cm10/aokp based right?
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you can still use toggle2g, but it will be more complicated. If you have bootmenu manager, do a backup of your 1st/main system. then resign the stock rom of your choice using the resign tool attached at the bottom of this post. after which, flash it to the 2nd/system where u can test it out and see if it performs to your expectation before migrating it to your 1st system.
Note: after you resign, the toggle2g app will appear in your app drawer automatically.
Step 3 add an exit task.. Can't manage to do that do to do it? I have cm10 on 2nd system
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You have to long press on the original task of the profile. The popup will allow you to add an exit task
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On Stock JB ROM and using 2G only for both standby and data. I am already satisfied with the battery life without any other tweaks.
Can't wait to root it and flash it with custom ROMs and test all the tweaks you mentioned. Thanks.
Personal recommendation, try the liquiddmooth ROMs. Very stable when I tested them, espexcially the release candidates
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Hi guys, im using stock android 5.1 on my HTC ONE M7, and im having a problem with cell standby, it keeps killing my battery, i searched on google and found that alot of people have this problem too, i found only 1 fix, only by installing xposed framework, but i dont like installing xposed framework! Is there any other fix than installing xposed, for fixing cell standby draining my battery ?
I have Internacional HTC ONE M7
Live in Europe .
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Hi guys, im using stock android 5.1 on my HTC ONE M7, and im having a problem with cell standby, it keeps killing my battery, i searched on google and found that alot of people have this problem too, i found only 1 fix, only by installing xposed framework, but i dont like installing xposed framework! Is there any other fix than installing xposed, for fixing cell standby draining my battery ?
I have Internacional HTC ONE M7
Live in Europe .
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You can download Wakelock Detector to find out what's causing the battery drain, but your phone needs to be rooted.
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You can download Wakelock Detector to find out what's causing the battery drain, but your phone needs to be rooted.
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i have it rooted , but CELL STANDBY1 is first on the list, that is causing the battery drain !, if i try wakelock detector, will it show in details what is causin the battery ?
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i have it rooted , but CELL STANDBY1 is first on the list, that is causing the battery drain !, if i try wakelock detector, will it show in details what is causin the battery ?
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Sure, give it a try.
Xhemal1325 said:
Hi guys, im using stock android 5.1 on my HTC ONE M7, and im having a problem with cell standby, it keeps killing my battery, i searched on google and found that alot of people have this problem too, i found only 1 fix, only by installing xposed framework, but i dont like installing xposed framework! Is there any other fix than installing xposed, for fixing cell standby draining my battery ?
I have Internacional HTC ONE M7
Live in Europe .
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try going to settings - power, then turn sleep mode on
toolhas4degrees said:
try going to settings - power, then turn sleep mode on
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well, im on GPE, not Sense,
Cant find sleep mode on Google play Edition
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well, im on GPE, not Sense,
Cant find sleep mode on Google play Edition
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are you using xposed. if so use power nap or other modules have setting to kill mobile data while devices screen is off
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are you using xposed. if so use power nap or other modules have setting to kill mobile data while devices screen is off
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nope im not using xposed, thats one of the reasons i opened this threat, i want to find a fix without xposed.
well wakeclock detector doesnt show anything about cell standby, any other idea ?
I am using my kenzo as a wifi hotspot throughout the day.
I can observe the battery draining drastically when hotspot enabled. Whereas on the other time, the battery works like charm.
Is there any way to stop this hotspot drain by controlling wakelocks, alarms, kernel tweak etc.,
Bro! It's like "I'll eat all I want but I don't wanna get fat"
Hotspot definitely consumes more battery.
One solution is to try disabling hardware acceleration in developer options. It showed little to no savings in my run.
Edit - it's for tethering. :facepalm:
Second, if you are on Oreo, go back to nougat. Oreo is still under development and nougat is stable af.
If these didn't help, wait until someone else replies or do your own research.
Advice - Get a mobile hotspot device. It's better.