I have tried a few and they all seem to suck battery more than the opperating system if you want them to run in the background and record and type of advanced statistics. I would like to get every day Joe's opinions and recomendations on battery apps that work well and record good statistics like
* % a hour of drain
* good battery graph
* apps and processes and there ram and usage % of cpu they consume including the app its self!
Lets get this one figured out together for the best apps that really work! Thanks guys!
The app I found best for general use is SYSTEM PANEL
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So everyone has read the article about how changing the colour of the screen can save up to 50%. Basically we need like mono colour theme. So what I've done is flash setenza's SETROM as it's black like themed plus my wallpaper is pure black, my Widgets are in a shade of black and I'm using prolauncher which has a lot of black too. Now so far my battery drain is pretty good. Before is was running 64% screen usage now it's 54% I'm yet to test it on a full battery charge coming from a reboot. Also setenza issued a kernel zip for the processor and voltage which seems to working well. Also not using oc uc app seems to be better than using it, there is no need to even overclock it just give about 2mflops more
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Cleaning Services starting up would be a good way to save battery too.
Some Apps can do that, but it need R/W access to /system, and most of them are just killing services after os started.
Anyone can point me out a way to edit services and apk startup by recovery mode or adb shell?
And then there is Locale, and Juicedefender.
Good point! I think I'm gonna uninstall all the apps that I rarely use. We have titanium backup so when needed reinstall the app. Until of course we ever get somekind of unlocked bootlaloader.
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* DeFrost 1.7c / black taskbar mod.
* Unneeded tasks killed
* Waited for 5 min for essential software to refresh.
* 100% charged before test.
Battery usage/average based on SysFS battery output: lowest to highest
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Screen off (standby): 117mA
Screen home screen / brightness off: 172 mA
Screen home screen / brightness med: 196 mA
Screen home screen / brightness full: 232 mA
Normal usage, auto brightness: 200-240mA
Screen 100% red: 244 mA
Screen 100% green: 302 mA
Screen brightness off / CPU 100% load: 305 mA
Screen 100% blue: 354 mA
Screen 100% white: 476 mA
My phone lasts about 3 days depending on usage (65-75 hrs).
My Display usage (according to menu) usually is on the range of 2-5%
Normal battery drain in the range of 175-250mA at average brightness and usage.
Making it darker than I already have, maybe I could squeeze out 25mA (50mA feels impossible).
I would guesstimate I could gain another 30-60min, if I'm very lucky.
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* All tasks killed
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Task killed in Froyo?????
Seemed to me that Android team succeded in avoiding people to use task killers in Froyo...
Is that still possible to make the mistake to use a tsk killer?
By the way, how did you get your battery usage in your phone? are they general stats or did you getthat by an application?
I googled "sysfs" but cannot understand what this is.
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Task killed in Froyo?????
Seemed to me that Android team succeded in avoiding people to use task killers in Froyo...
Is that still possible to make the mistake to use a tsk killer?
By the way, how did you get your battery usage in your phone? are they general stats or did you getthat by an application?
I googled "sysfs" but cannot understand what this is.
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Ohh. Sorry.
Unneccessary tasks/apps killed.
Good call! I Google in black on my phone at bGoog.com to make my battery last longer too...
As the title suggests, I was wondering if the use of widgets on the homescreen greatly reduces your battery life? I'm sure it's a very naive question, but my real concern is if that drain is INCONSEQUENTIAL? Is it really worth it to make a more streamlined homescreen, bereft of any ease-of-access apps?
Thanks!
It's not the Widget as much as how much data does the widget use, especially if you aren't using WiFi. (3G/4G data is a battery killer) For instance if you have a weather widget or a facebook or twitter widget that updates every 15 minutes, that's going to be a major battery killer. If they only update when you turn on the screen then the battery usage is much lower.
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It's not the Widget as much as how much data does the widget use, especially if you aren't using WiFi. (3G/4G data is a battery killer) For instance if you have a weather widget or a facebook or twitter widget that updates every 15 minutes, that's going to be a major battery killer. If they only update when you turn on the screen then the battery usage is much lower.
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^^^^ this... it all depends on the widget... if it's a data using widget, yes, it can eat through your battery faster than a seafood lover eating lobster, if it's a music widget for a music player, not so much
shut off all widgets = battery saver
turn on all widgets = battery drainer
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Juice Defender
Packed with seemingly endless options, Juice Defender is perhaps my favorite app on this list. The free client lets you manage common connections, such as mobile data as well as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Multiple preset modes, like "aggressive" and "balanced," allow for toggling and scheduling, background synchronization, and choosing which apps can keep your screen on.
Juice Defender is available in three versions with various features to suit your needs.
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Aside from the free app, Juice Defender also comes in Plus ($1.99) and Ultimate ($4.99) versions. Depending on what level of control you are looking for, one might be better suited for your needs. The Plus version, for instance, adds "extreme" and "customized" profiles as well as location-aware Wi-Fi, not to mention scheduling for night hours. The Ultimate app also boasts peak hours and weekend settings, autosync, and deeper GPS controls.
Indeed, I definitely recommend the free client as a starting point but have no qualms about endorsing the paid apps.
Standout features: Multiple versions to suit needs, user profiles, scheduling, and location-aware features.
Battery Defender
One of the more feature-rich free clients I've encountered, Battery Defender offers plenty of options at no cost. It might sound trivial, but I like having the exact battery percentage listed in my notification bar. Far more accurate than what the stock experience usually gives you, it's a simple pleasure.
Battery Defender provides quick access to a number of options.
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Battery Defender provides quick and painless access to toggling your common connections such as GPS, Wi-Fi, mobile data, and Bluetooth. I like being able to hop in and turn off the stuff I'm not using -- every little bit helps. While this sort of thing is built into many of today's top Android phones, older or less popular models aren't so fortunate.
Another feature that users will appreciate is Genius Scan, which allows sync to occur every 15 minutes. The adjustable "quiet sleeping" option disables Wi-Fi and data connections at night, a helpful feature for those who do not sleep next to their phones.
Standout features: Easy connections toggling, sleeping mode, staggered sync, and battery percentage in notification bar.
Go Battery Saver & Power Widget
Designed by the Go Dev Team, this one is as gorgeous as it is flexible. A simple tap of the screen lets you toggle preset modes, making it easy to go from reading and relaxing to online gaming. For those who don't like the standard modes, there are two other slots available for creating custom experiences.
Go Battery Saver & Power Widget keeps an eye on your apps to determine which are eating up battery more than others. By assigning a score to your battery, the app is able to determine which features you can enable or disable to extend its life. Tapping the optimize button, in essence, cleans everything up and tacks on some extra expected life. Doing this alone can provide an extra hour or more.
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GO Battery Saver & Power Widget recently received a fresh coat of paint.
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While the free app is stocked with options and settings, the premium pack brings about another dozen features. Available through in-app purchase for $4.99, this upgraded bundle removes ads and tosses in scheduled settings, more control over Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and CPU, and a third "extreme" mode.
The app provides quick access to a number of settings with two home screen widgets. Should you go with the premium option, there are three more widgets to choose from. A number of skins or themes are available for Go Dev's own widgets, and you can also adjust how items appear in the notification bar.
Standout features: Handy widgets, multiple user modes, very clean interface, a steady stream of development updates.
Autorun Manager
Perhaps the most "risky" app on this list, Autorun Manager lets you determine which apps start running when your phone boots up. Like the aforementioned apps, this one comes in two modes: basic and advanced. Apps selected in basic mode are terminated immediately when the phone boots, though some will pop back up and start running. My advice here is to leave those alone and let system settings take over. As for the advanced mode, you will find more control over things such as widgets and receivers, and system-wide actions.
Autorun Manager lets users decide which apps start upon bootup of the Android handset.
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The free version of Autorun Manager is supported by ads, but you can purchase a Pro key for $3.99. Doing so will also keep apps from auto-restarting in basic mode, as well as block more than 10 receivers in advanced mode. Just for good measure, you also get "Chuck Norris mode," which lets you kill apps in a more aggressive manner. Please note that if you are on the fence over this app, we suggest you err on the side of caution and pass. For those of you who demand more control and a have firm grasp on Android's core functions, however, this might be right up your alley.
Standout features: Stops pesky apps from starting up, two user modes, clear insight into what runs immediately at bootup, awesome Chuck Norris reference.
Tasker
Of all the apps listed here, Tasker is the one that provides more than just battery extension and task-killing. In fact, I would recommend this one to anyone who wants to help automate the Android experience.
In the area of battery life, I like Tasker; it allows me to set times for sleeping and disabling of connections. While I generally tend to plug my phone in overnight, Tasker has proven handy in cases where I do not. Besides time of day, other triggers include day and location; both are useful for people with set work schedules.
Tasker provides users with a myriad of automation options.
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I also appreciate the way Tasker lets me set my phone to handle media, texting, phone calls, and other Android functions. It might take a while to fully grasp the capabilities, but at $2.99, this one is a true set-it-and-forget-it app.
Those of you with a Chromecast may enjoy some of the extensions and apps that tie into Tasker. One recently making headlines in the Android space, AutoCast, brings about numerous configurations and settings for Google's HDMI dongle.
Standout features: Automated settings based on time, day, and location; automatic settings for text and calls; clean and clutter-free interface.
Other tips and best practices
Chances are good that you can extend battery life by adjusting a few settings on your device or by following a couple of steps. Switching to airplane mode or turning off features like Bluetooth, NFC, and GPS can eke out a few more minutes of life in a pinch.
Is your phone set to automatically adjust brightness? Are your social media apps constantly pinging for updates? You may surprised at how much control you have over the apps and services on your smartphone.
It's not uncommon for an app developer to introduce a new feature or make an adjustment that impacts the battery. Along those lines, I always recommend updating apps to the latest versions. Sometimes these little "bug fixes" can pay off in big ways.
Your favorites?
Which Android applications do you use to extend the battery life of your Android device? Is it one of the five highlighted here, or do you prefer a different client? I would love to hear your feedback in the comments below.
The new update brings many new features, but not all changes are good. The circle graph (for me) was much more user-friendly in accurately displaying Screen-On time than the bar graph. The Bar graph seems to "blend in" the day's usage. It tells battery usage and charging but screen-on time is not displayed. I like to xhecknmy battery's performance at times. Can anyone make sense of this?
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App Cache Deleted?
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it seems he just doesnt know where to look but its literally right there lol