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Turn off 3G, turn on only when needed
Settings -> Location -> Untick ''Wireless Networks and GPS Satelites''
Settings ->Accounts -> Untick Background data (Unless you want to use market)
Settings -> Wirelless -> Advanced -> Wifi sleep policy -> Never
Use phone on 2G, unless using internet (then switch to 3G mode)
Data traffic always OFF (Use only when needed)
Backlight low or Auto Brightness (And allow light to decrease)
Turn off wireless, basically everything turned off with the power control widget, turn on when necessary
Install task manager and set auto-kill mode to crazy on switch off screen mode (Put apps that always run in ignore list e.g. Launcher, Messaging. Basically the necessities)
Install SetCPU (After rooting your phone) - Min CPU 122mhz, Max CPU ~700mhz - 'On demand' profile
SetCpu - Profiles -> Screen Off -> Min 122mhz, Max 122mhz, Performance mode
Upgrade to Froyo 2.2 - Enable JIT (Saves battery on 2.2+)
Switch to a Cyanogenmod Rom
Enable undervolting (Only for CyanogenMOD roms)
Use RenderFX widget (CyanogenMOD, best to use low red, best to use when you are heading out)
Cyanogenmod - Spare Parts -> End Button Behaviour -> Go to sleep
LAST, but NOT LEAST, if you notice no significant increase in battery life, then your battery is no calibrated right! So go to market, download 'Battery Calibration', and charge your phone to 100%. Next, if its abbout 4000v - 4200v, your phone is correctly calibrated!
If its not 4000 -4200, press the ''calibrate'' button, and let your phone die out, then fully charge it (while its still powered off). Wait till light is green, TURN ON.
After boot, battery will not be 100% yet, reboot once more, charge to 100% (while phone is on), and check your new calibrated battery! It should now be 4000 to 4200v
I know there might be programs and applications to increase your battery life, but I dont have any experience with these, so feel free to post your experiences! Some examples may include juicedefender, etc
Anyone wants to add to this list, feel free =)
royalbloodvi said:
Turn off 3G
Backlight low
Turn off wireless, basically everything turned off with the power control widget
Install task manager and set auto-kill mode to crazy on switch off screen mode
I know there might be programs and applications to increase your battery life, but I dont have any experience with these, so feel free to post your experiences! Some examples may include juicedefender, etc
Anyone wants to add to this list, feel free =)
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I will never install a task manager it's do more damage then it does good.....
My battery last 2 days and the only thing i do is install juicedefender and use my phone alot
knudsen81 said:
I will never install a task manager it's do more damage then it does good.....
My battery last 2 days and the only thing i do is install juicedefender and use my phone alot
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I don't know what goes wrong, but mine losts for only one day. If i have charged it overnight the battery is empty the next evening
No task managers. The phone manages its RAM well and the battery will last longer. For normal uses upto 1.5 days and for heavy users 1 day.
dabulcke said:
I don't know what goes wrong, but mine losts for only one day. If i have charged it overnight the battery is empty the next evening
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and here I heard installing juicedefender does more damage than good too.. what to believe? Everything is based on peoples hearsay and no evidence..
On my girl friends X10 mini I changed from ADW launcher to Helixlauncher and changed the brightness to auto. That made a HUGE difference.
Was on vacation and turned off 3G because I was not gonna use any expenisve data. That alone boosted my batterylife about 1 days worth.
junglepunk said:
Was on vacation and turned off 3G because I was not gonna use any expenisve data. That alone boosted my batterylife about 1 days worth.
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people can do much to boost battery time, like turn off 3g, brightness control, turn off gps and so on, that all helps the battery
I have switched of almost everything and still get about 1 day of battery with about 2-3Hrs of music and a few calls and videos.
is it ok?
I get over 48 hours and I use the wifi a lot and do about 30mins of calls a day.
My tips:
* turn background data off and manually update ur emails when u want - this is the best tip I put it on my blog too
* manually enable network data when u need it
* use the top button to go on standby as soon as you are done using the phone
* keep gps, 3g and wifi off unless u want to use it
Sent from my U20i using XDA App
I have background data off.
No emailing whatsoever till now....
Almost 75% of the time in standby
Gps 3G wifi bluetooth are off.
Yet with stock launcer i get 24Hrs
Helix 30Hrs..
Why?
Its been two weeks(or 3) since i bought the phone...
Please reply.
BTW when did you buy the phone?
^^Ok.
I have come to know the problem.
Running any apps in background like Battery Indicator or task manager brings down the battery so much(the latter not much though)..
Because daily i used to get the above with battery indicator pro on.
But after uninstalling it i got about double that battery life..
So people better don't run them all the time.
task manager can be used sometimes about once every 2 hrs o so.
This increased my battery life so much on stock launcher
Just got the pro today. Will be ditching my X2 depending on the performance of this one after a week. So far, I love the mini pro for the fact that I can now hear my incoming messages and calls!
A couple of questions though:
1) Is there a way to wake up the screen when an SMS arrives?
2) Custom ringtone per contact?
3) Is there a way to disable screen lock when the phone goes to sleep by itself (not pressing the power button) ?
4) Is there a way to unlock the screen without the need to press the left button, I was hoping to go directly to the pattern unlock after i turn on the phone
Still getting used to the keyboard lay-out as I've been using X2 for almost 6 months.
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1) Is there a way to wake up the screen when an SMS arrives?
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I use Chomp SMS app and this allows the screen to wake-up, I think Handcent SMS does too. I never used the stock SMS app so not sure if there is a way to do it with that.
andoy said:
3) Is there a way to disable screen lock when the phone goes to sleep by itself (not pressing the power button) ?
4) Is there a way to unlock the screen without the need to press the left button, I was hoping to go directly to the pattern unlock after i turn on the phone
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Not sure if this answers your question, I just press the Menu button twice to unlock the phone, never used the power button to wake it up funnily enough, only used the power button go in to sleep mode. When I press Menu button it wakes up to the pattern unlock.
ayewhy said:
I use Chomp SMS app and this allows the screen to wake-up, I think Handcent SMS does too. I never used the stock SMS app so not sure if there is a way to do it with that.
Not sure if this answers your question, I just press the Menu button twice to unlock the phone, never used the power button to wake it up funnily enough, only used the power button go in to sleep mode. When I press Menu button it wakes up to the pattern unlock.
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Nice, i'll try to look for those apps. I did try the menu button and it worked. At least this relieves stress on the power button since I won't be using it to wake-up the phone anymore.
How's about not locking the phone when it goes to sleep? Unless I press the power button?
After a day with it, battery is now @ 30%+. Hope it improves or SE comes out with a high capacity.
Hi, where is the disable 3G button?
I can't seem to find it. I found wifi on and off.
and I unchecked location with gps.
thanks
Helix launcher is the best thing I installed to my mini pro. Batt life is now 3-4 days regular use and 5 days if i don't play games. Games are draining the batt quickly.
I'm totally getting rid of my X2.
3 to 4 days? Lol how can that be possible.. Did you use 3g?
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3 to 4 days? Lol how can that be possible.. Did you use 3g?
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I can prove it, there's a display in the phone where it says # of hours unplugged. If it's not working for you, doesn't mean it shouldn't for others as well. If you barely make 2 days, then that's what we should be LOLing about.
My setting is as follows:
- 2g only
- 1 to 2 hours of wifi and bluetooth per day
- 1 to 2 hours of games (love the games) per day
- tried GPS for 1 hour using mapdroyd
- a couple of calls and text messages per day
- tried watching a movie (AVI) for an hour using yxflash
- tried the media, played MP3s for an hour
- tried meebo for an hour
- I got my alarms ON always
- notifications ON always
- custom led lights for new SMS (using ringo pro) always
- max volume for the entire day
- medium volume at night
- data connection off
- background data off
- screen brightness to zero but the sensor is still working (weird), the screens still adjusts to the surrounding
This is after installing helix. Before helix, I got a max of 1 and a half days only.
Ray_jai said:
Hi, where is the disable 3G button?
I can't seem to find it. I found wifi on and off.
and I unchecked location with gps.
thanks
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Im finding the same issue. Im looking for the "use only 2g" as found on the g1 (my other phone) but I can find it. Some help would be excellent on locating this option!!
~Dark
I know there's supposed to be an option under applications -> development for this but the menu option isn't there.
So how do I make the screen stay on during charge on the I9100?
i do it with an application called 'Extended control' others application of the same type have also the setting.
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i do it with an application called 'Extended control' others application of the same type have also the setting.
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i'm wondering the same thing as my SGS2 seems to be missing the following option :
Menu -> Settings -> Applications -> Development -> Stay awake
is the application that you are referring to "Extended Controls" and it's a paid app ?
thanks !
Just so you know, I the screen on the galaxy S ii we get burnt pixel marks fairly easily with the super amoled + display, and so leaving the screen on displaying the same image might not be a good idea. A live wallpaper might help.
Umm well mine stays on when I plug it into the mains or the USB with no extra apps?? Might be one of the apps I have installed I suppose but I haven't downloaded anything specific. I have rooted and upgraded my firmware to KE7 though.
AFK_Matrix said:
Umm well mine stays on when I plug it into the mains or the USB with no extra apps?? Might be one of the apps I have installed I suppose but I haven't downloaded anything specific. I have rooted and upgraded my firmware to KE7 though.
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same here - rooted and on KE7 ...
i'm not sure how you manage to keep your screen on - mine switches off after the usual delay even when docked on my desk ...
My screen also switches off while plugged in by usb. Worse still, i found that while using Kies Air, once the screen goes off Kies no longer can communicate with the phone!
Solution was to install JuiceDefender. A great little app, you can tell it to keep connecting for certain Apps even when the screen is off. So all you need to do is add Kies Air. Now it works!
thanks for the update. inspired by your post i had another search and found a similar app called Screen On which has the same functionality including the ability to keep the screen on when the phone is being charged ...
thanks !
I've only just started using the phone. Have some Qs.
1. Other than the aural indication for an incoming email/text message, is it also possible to have the screen light up?
2. What is the best way to:
a. Wake the phone - use of the Power button or Home button?
b. Return to home screen w/out use of the Home button.
3. Is it normal for a full charge from 2-5% to take anywhere between 3-3.5 hrs?
4. Is NoLED the more popular free notifications app, or is there anything better available from the market.
5. Do you guys advise on selecting System power saving? What is the optimum selection for the Touch key light duration?
Any other battery-saving tips would be appreciated.
6. Lastly, are all of you currently running 4.0.3?
Thanks
1) You can use No LED, or Siyah/BLN. Up to you. Either way there's a cost so far as battery drain is concerned if you use either of these.
2) Makes no difference. Use whatever button you like. I'm not aware of any other way to return to your home screen. That's why there's a home button (logical, no ?).
3) Yes.
4) No LED seems to be the most popular notification app that mimics BLN. Why not search Google Play & see if there are others ? (I'd be surprised if there isn't).
5) No idea. There are no shortcuts to saving battery/getting the most out of every charge. It takes research, reading & learning. There is no "Do such & such & get such and such battery life". Every phone is setup & used differently, it's a case of experimenting & finding out what works for you. There is a wealth of info on this stuff on here, you just have to search for it (Use Google with XDA appended to your search terms rather than XDA search), read, learn & try stuff out.
6) No. I'm running CM9. But please don't turn this thread into a 'recommend me a rom' thread. Mods will close it post haste if you do. Try a bunch of roms/kernels out until you find a combo that works well for you. This is very simple if you use CWM to backup/flash/restore (takes all of a few minutes to backup your current setup, flash a rom & then restore it if you find you don't like a rom/kernel).
Edit - You haven't read the Stickies, have you ? I highly recommend you do. There is an treasure trove of information in those threads.
1. Other than the aural indication for an incoming email/text message, is it also possible to have the screen light up?
A) u can search play store r google for the same
2. What is the best way to:
a. Wake the phone - use of the Power button or Home button?
A) both way its ok r even the vol keys
b. Return to home screen w/out use of the Home button.
A) simply scroll back to home screen
3. Is it normal for a full charge from 2-5% to take anywhere between 3-3.5 hrs?
A) yes its quite normal
4. Is NoLED the more popular free notifications app, or is there anything better available from the market.
A) u can try NSTools app from play stores
5. Do you guys advise on selecting System power saving? What is the optimum selection for the Touch key light duration?
Any other battery-saving tips would be appreciated.
A) touch key light duration of 1.5 secs is good and also disable all auto sync ,wifi and data when not in use, brightness to Auto etc will help saving battery
6. Lastly, are all of you currently running 4.0.3?
A) no i am running 4.0.4
C56X said:
I've only just started using the phone. Have some Qs.
1. Other than the aural indication for an incoming email/text message, is it also possible to have the screen light up?
2. What is the best way to:
a. Wake the phone - use of the Power button or Home button?
b. Return to home screen w/out use of the Home button.
3. Is it normal for a full charge from 2-5% to take anywhere between 3-3.5 hrs?
4. Is NoLED the more popular free notifications app, or is there anything better available from the market.
5. Do you guys advise on selecting System power saving? What is the optimum selection for the Touch key light duration?
Any other battery-saving tips would be appreciated.
6. Lastly, are all of you currently running 4.0.3?
Thanks
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Here are some answers:
1. Yes, there are different methods of visually showing an incoming sms or email. Some message/email apps support some kind of "light", or just flash a custom kernel with Back Light Notifcation (BLN), such as SiyahKernel. Has to be enabled and configured with ExTweaks app.
2.a. Wake up from screensaver/screen off by pushing the Home button.
2.b. Return to home screen by pushing the Home button or the Home "link" on the left at the bottom if you are in the apps menu.
3. Yes. Charging will be faster if the phone is turned off, but it will still take about 3-3,5 hours for fully charging.
4. Notification app ... as I am using the stock message and email apps, no suggestion from me.
5. Have a look here => http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=16973603. Very good battery saving tips. And I am not using custom power saving.
6. No, not all. Have a look at my kernel/ROM tests => http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26775950, and make up your own mind. I am very satisfied with my current ICS ROM XWLPD and won't go back to GB. BTW, with some custom ROMs, you can install Android 4.0.4 on the SGS2, but I haven't checked this, as I prefer stock/Sammy ROMs.
@MistahBungle, Sun90, It_ler, thanks for getting back, & for the links!
I am running stock everything and do not plan on rooting/installing a custom ROM. That said, is it still possible to get the latest 4.0.4 update?
Is Kies the way to go, to get an update?
The only reason I ask about the Home button is that with continuous use over time, it just might not be as effective.
Each time there is new email/text message, I was wondering if there was a way for the screen to light up, indicating the type of message (email/text message); not the NoLED icons.
No, it's not possible to get a '4.0.4 update' with a stock rom. There might be an app that lights up the whole screen (why you'd want to do that I have absolutely no idea) rather than an 'icon' on the screen like No LED. As suggested, search Google Play yourself & see if such a thing exists.
Hello, my name is Dan, i am new in this forum and i hope i will not broke any rule.
i am a new owner of galaxy s3 I9300, and i noticed a strange bug with my phone\android system.
my power saving mode have 4 options: "cpu limit", "fps limit for the screen", "color limit for mail and internet", "disable vibration".
i wont to use only 2 of them the "cpu limit" and "color limit for mail and internet", because the fps limit is pretty noticeable and i love to see my screen moving smooth.
soo let's get to the problem: when i turn on the power saving mode, everything is ok, the cpu limit working, i can see it in cpu+temp v2, and the screen option working too, and ever tying move smooth because i disabled the fps limit in power saving mode.
but when i press the the close button on the right side of the phone and re enter to the home screen, the screen move like the fps limit option is on (but it's not) i need to turn off and turn on again the battery save mode to disable again the fps limit option.
important to say that if you go to battery save mode options the fps limit is always turned off.
it's really annoying me, because every time you come back to home screen from black screen(turning off the screen with the button on the right side) you need to turn off and turn on the power save mode.
if some one can help me it will be grate.
information about my phone:
stock international version
no root
*#1234# - ap:i9300xxblh3
cp:i9300xxlh1
csc:i9300xefblh2
didn't install any power saving programs, or something that will effect the system, only games and casual apps
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bump, day past since i posted the thread.
Take it to a service centre .
jje
JJEgan said:
Take it to a service centre .
jje
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but it looks like bug in android, you think something broken in my phone?
Can't replicate the issue on mine.. maybe the firmware you are using has it, have you tried flashing another one?
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Can't replicate the issue on mine.. maybe the firmware you are using has it, have you tried flashing another one?
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i didn't try.
Did you turn on power save mode(with fps reduce turned off, it's the second option), then pressed the power button, and the home screen was not slow? the fps looks normal when i swipe between icons?
if you try too see the animation difference between the two state, then turn off the fps limit in power saving mode, and make the test again, and say if you had the problem.
you suggest me to flash new rom or go to the shop i bought the phone and make them fix it ?
p.s. if i record a video of the problem it will help understand me batter?
So friends i recently bought OPPO watch 41mm everything is amazing about this product except its battery life without power saving mode. While using Bluetooth connectivity only i am Getting 6 to 8 hr of battery backup and need a to charge it 2,3 times daily with average usage.
at flip cart site most of users are complaining about the same so i researched some points and applied to watch and i. Getting satisfactory whole one day battery life on this watch while doing day to day activities like calling, messeging and health activities.
So you need to follow simple steps as below
1)Update wear os to latest one:
Sonwatch comes with 2.18 when we unbox it so immediately after unboxing watch batyery life gets discharges very quickly you have to fully charge it an dthen go to setting> about>system update and update it to latest 2.19 wear os version.
2)Disable all transition animations :
To do this you need to enable developers option go to settings >about >click 8 times on build number
Now go to developers option and disable all transition animations.
3)Disable all gestures :
So to do this go to settings >Personalization >disable tilt to wake, touch to wake and wrist wake
So tha main question arises how to use watch to hekc time and day to day activities for that you need to enable AOD(ALWAYS ON DISPLAY) and to wake the screen use power button. So AOD drains battery for that we need to enable Low bit ambient mode to enable this go to settings >developers option and then go to wear os developer option and enable low bit ambient mode
4)Disable ok google detection
5) always keep wifi, nfc, gps connectivity off use them at emergency only
6) Use pixel minimal watch face:
This is minimal watch face which shows main informative text in white color and with balck baground which save battery life on amoled screen
Link of wath face
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.benoitletondor.pixelminimalwatchface
By apply above tips i am getting whole day battery life on my oppo watch 41mm
I have created small video tutorial lets take a look on it also
https://youtu.be/1fgBO3swY80