I have been using the GNEX for about 6 months and I never had any problems.
Since I updated to JB, the battery drain has been quite big. There is also some big lag sometimes, but I suspect that the lag can be tied to the market too.
I see that the market accounts for the battery drain now.
It should be noted that the market was not opened, no apps were updated and there were no notifications. So it must be running in the background.
I did not use the phone much today, read the news in the morning and made 1 phone call. So the drain is quite big for this using.
Has anybody had this problem and knows the solution?
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I haven't open the maps either.
You can force stop maps, maps can be started by any application that i has location services, Google search, twitter etc. Open play store under settings, uncheck all options.
I just had the same issue with Google Play Store. Plugged the N7 in to charge to get it to power up and the battery usage is showing the Play Store as "Keep awake" for 6h 46m, which essentially drained my battery overnight. I can't see any obvious reason it did this
thankyousam said:
I just had the same issue with Google Play Store. Plugged the N7 in to charge to get it to power up and the battery usage is showing the Play Store as "Keep awake" for 6h 46m, which essentially drained my battery overnight. I can't see any obvious reason it did this
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I have exactly the same issue with my new LG Nexus 4 running JB 4.2 !!!
I removed it from charge this morning and after 5 hours in standby mode the battery was on 20%
ur best bet is to "don't keep activities" in the developer options
re: the maps draining, u'd have to turn off location services but it's needed for google now
^That kinda defeats the whole purpose of owning an Android device. I would at least start by uninstalling updates and opening the Play Store back up. Maybe it got stuck doing something it shouldn't have been. The Maps issue. Mine is always running. Never shows up in my battery stats. There are so many triggers that can cause it to run, so I've given up(There's always AutoStarts, though you need root for it) even trying since it isn't affecting my overall battery life. I leave GPS on, but turn off Google Location Services unless I need it.
Play Store and Play Music are really draining the battery in my Nexus 4...
johnyu142 said:
Play Store and Play Music are really draining the battery in my Nexus 4...
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I found out that it happens only after it automatically updates my apps.
I disabled the auto update apps from play store and seems to be fine now....
[UPDATE - 16-12-2012]
Today I checked manually for updates, Installed 26 of them and the battery drained again after couple of hours.
For some reason, it does not stop the application and it is constantly using the CPU thus draining the battery. My phone is very hot (temperature) at the moment and I have not used it for almost 2 hours and it was not on charge !!!
This is ridiculous.....
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I'm already at 37% battery and I've had my phone off charger for only a little over 4 hrs. I'm running GOLDENEYE ROM with KTOONZ KERNEL (using ktoonz settings). I woke up a little after 6, went to gym and had music playing through my beats Bluetooth headphones for about an hour. Had data on for about 10 minutes for a YouTube video while on stair-master. Came home, streamed a YouTube video over chromecast for about 20 minutes. Other than that, its been idling.
I always have data OFF unless needed, but typically on WI-FI.
I have disabled GOOGLE NOW and other services by freezing them using a Method posted in the GENERAL titled something like "amazing battery life when idled" or something like that lol.
But it seems Google services is still killing my battery. Any ideas?
The guide I followed was SKIPJACKS,"INSANELY GREAT BATTERY LIFE WHEN IDLING".
I have all syncing off and Google play auto update off.
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I'm already at 37% battery and I've had my phone off charger for only a little over 4 hrs. I'm running GOLDENEYE ROM with KTOONZ KERNEL (using ktoonz settings). I woke up a little after 6, went to gym and had music playing through my beats Bluetooth headphones for about an hour. Had data on for about 10 minutes for a YouTube video while on stair-master. Came home, streamed a YouTube video over chromecast for about 20 minutes. Other than that, its been idling.
I always have data OFF unless needed, but typically on WI-FI.
I have disabled GOOGLE NOW and other services by freezing them using a Method posted in the GENERAL titled something like "amazing battery life when idled" or something like that lol.
But it seems Google services is still killing my battery. Any ideas?
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Go into Location and uncheck "Wifi-Mobile Network" or something like that. That seems to be the biggest culprit for Google Service.
Just Went ahead and turned it off. Forgot to mention, I have auto brightness on.
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The guide I followed was SKIPJACKS,"INSANELY GREAT BATTERY LIFE WHEN IDLING".
I have all syncing off and Google play auto update off.
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Not sure if it will help you at *all*, but if you are in the mood for trying things, going to "App Info", "All", then select "Google Play Services", clearing data and clearing cache and rebooting looked like it might have helped my battery life when Google Services had been eating up mine. Could have just been a coincidence though.
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Not sure if it will help you at *all*, but if you are in the mood for trying things, going to "App Info", "All", then select "Google Play Services", clearing data and clearing cache and rebooting looked like it might have helped my battery life when Google Services had been eating up mine. Could have just been a coincidence though.
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Actually, you might be right. I've heard of this before. I totally forgot to try this Lol.
To be honest I loved my Xperia Z but turned it in for the S4 only because of the battery life but, so far the battery life lately hadn't been that much better. Keep in mind I did have to have stamina mode ON with the XZ...
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The guide I followed was SKIPJACKS,"INSANELY GREAT BATTERY LIFE WHEN IDLING".
I have all syncing off and Google play auto update off.
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If you followed that thread advice fully you should not be seeing google framework services causing any more problems. I keep framework services frozen except when I need play store and I only lose 0.7% battery per hour when idle and on a weak carrier signal.
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I need help!!!
I am running on android kit kat 4.4.2 (not rooted) Since last update Google play services keeps my phone awake even when phone is in sleep AND in safe mode. Like I said, I was using my phone in safe mode for twelve hours just to be sure that none of installed applications is not draining my battery. When I went to sleep last night battery was at 76% and after 6 hours battery was at 11%, when I checked battery history, wi-fi was off while phone is at sleep, "network signal" line was solid (as it suppose to be) and "keep awake" was solid blue also and it was running for 7 hours 16 minutes, straight (which is NOT suppose to be). And imagine my surprise when I saw GOOGLE PLAY SERVICES among running apps exact period of time!
It is obvious that Google play services drains battery. What can I do to prevent mentioned app to suck out life out of my battery and still to be able to use application that needs Google play services.
Thank you in advance.
I forgot to mention that I am dealing with this problem 15-20 days already and that I tried almost everything. Location is on gps only, wipe cash in recovery, remove battery, battery calibration, right now running in safe mode.........etc, etc, etc
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I need help!!!
I am running on android kit kat 4.4.2 (not rooted) Since last update Google play services keeps my phone awake even when phone is in sleep AND in safe mode. Like I said, I was using my phone in safe mode for twelve hours just to be sure that none of installed applications is not draining my battery. When I went to sleep last night battery was at 76% and after 6 hours battery was at 11%, when I checked battery history, wi-fi was off while phone is at sleep, "network signal" line was solid (as it suppose to be) and "keep awake" was solid blue also and it was running for 7 hours 16 minutes, straight (which is NOT suppose to be). And imagine my surprise when I saw GOOGLE PLAY SERVICES among running apps exact period of time!
It is obvious that Google play services drains battery. What can I do to prevent mentioned app to suck out life out of my battery and still to be able to use application that needs Google play services.
Thank you in advance.
I forgot to mention that I am dealing with this problem 15-20 days already and that I tried almost everything. Location is on gps only, wipe cash in recovery, remove battery, battery calibration, right now running in safe mode.........etc, etc, etc
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Hi
have you disabled google play services ?
or you can try the following Google settings >location >location mode >choose battery saving mode or device only
battery saving and device only should reduce battery drain if you have to have gps on, otherwise shut gps ,Google play services can still function without gps .i think high accuracy while more accurate it is not yet optimized for day to day use yet
The Google play services affects most devices which have kitakt
Several of my coworkers have this phone on Rogers. They have had this problem for years. The phone stays "Awake" all the time, even when the screen is off.
I have the same one but on Bell. It worked fine for about 2 years. All of a sudden this week I have the same problem as them. Phone stays awake all the time and battery now goes dead in ~4-6 hours instead of 2-3 days when not used.
Very frustrating. Any known fix is appreciated.
Uh-oh.....
Another battery drain thread.....
Heh heh, this is what's going on:
I'm using my Note III as my audio player. I'm using the Temasek CM11 ROM, with the Zion Kernel.
I've customized the ROM for use as an audio player. I've removed many apps I don't need, including the Dialer and Contacts.
I have Airplane Mode engaged full-time, as I won't be needing a cellular signal, and Locations has been turned off full-time.
This device is nearly Google-free, save the Play Store. Google Play Services has been removed (I have me reasons!).
Now, theoretically, the phone should Deep Sleep forever right, especially when absolutely nothing is running?
My battery life was stellar right after I completed my setup. The phone would sleep for hours without dropping even 1%.
After the first recharge, the battery has changed gears, dropping up to 3% per hour. This is while the device is 'Deep Sleeping'.
I don't know what could be happening.
That brings me to a secondary question as to what happens after a phone is removed from the charger?
When I had Google Play Services on my device, Google Play Services would keep my device awake right after I remove it from the charger. Syncing my account would finally put the device to sleep.
What could be causing the drain on my Note 3?
And what runs after a device pulled from the charger?
Thanks for any and all assistance.
Have a Samsung S2 Sprint Epic Touch D710, Android 4.0.4. One day things were working fine in the morning, then in the early evening while sitting idle, the battery low warning sounded. Pick up the phone and it was very hot. First thought the battery was just bad so I installed a new one once it cooled and charged it. Turn it on and it gets very hot while at idle, and just hot while in use.
Started looking and found "Google Play Services" was at the top in Battery use. The use changes values, but usually in the high 60's to 70's percent range. Also see "Android System" sometimes fights for the top in use with "Google Play Services". And a few times "Android OS" will be above "Screen" in the Battery menu.
While searching for a fix I tried the "clear cache" fix and it did not help. Then I ran across "GSeviceFix" app so I installed that and it did not help at all. I read about starting in Safe Mode so one I figured out how to do that, the phone would not overheat and the battery drain was gone. But my phone service provider (freedompop) app would not work proper and Gmail does not work proper while in Safe Mode.
I found here that a "Fix" was to install "Disable Services" app and disable two Google Location services. I rooted using Kingo (I rooted before I tried the "GServicesFix") and disabled these two services. Not a fix!
Also notice that when I first turn the phone on, it seems to stay cool and no battery drain. But once I open Gmail (have not tried other apps to see if the affect in the same way), even if I close it in the app manager, the phone starts to warm and the battery drain continues. This seems to happen if I do so much as to go into Apps-Settings-Battery just to see what is at the top (Usually Google Play Services). So I don't think it is just related to Gmail.
I also uninstalled all the apps that I never used and were disabled. Google Music, Google+, Google Books, Giggity Giggity Google, Sprint Nascar. . . All that junk. Then I did a Factory Reset. Installed the Gmail app but could not use it as it needs Google Services. As soon as I installed Google Play Services, the heat was on and the battery drained fast. I also tried to limit data usage for the Google Play service but that also did not help.
If no one has an answer to why and what to do about Google Play Services drain on the battery, maybe someone can answer what does not come one when started in "Safe Mode"? I suppose since it is a third party app, I cant look at what is running and what is not with the "Disable Services" App. It does not show on the phone when in Safe Mode.
If I knew what was not starting when in Safe Mode, perhaps I could try turning those things off with the Disable Services app one at a time or so until the drain slows down or sets things as it should be with "Screen" at the top of the battery use list and not in 4th place.
Hi,
How in the heck do I get rid of the google play services drain...The dang thing is the highest on my device followed by android system...Please help
amirage said:
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How in the heck do I get rid of the google play services drain...The dang thing is the highest on my device followed by android system...Please help
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It's not the play services process that does the draining, but another app that uses the service. It's simply a vehicle. With well behaved apps, you'd rarely see play services in your battery hog list. You can begin by disabling Play Store's app auto-updating.
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It's not the play services process that does the draining, but another app that uses the service. It's simply a vehicle. With well behaved apps, you'd rarely see play services in your battery hog list. You can begin by disabling Play Store's app auto-updating.
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I have done it but I'm really not so hopeful. I don't know if its the auto-update feature that's hogging the battery or if it has anything to do with the google now feature. Apparently google play services is high on the list of activities that use the location services.
I'm really not in a mood to factory reset but then I'm not hopeful that this would really solve the matter...The phone was setup from scratch and all the apps were downloaded fresh... Besides, I don't have that many apps either just the usual gmail, google maps, chrome, Facebook, WhatsApp ...I have disabled movies, games, play stand and other rubbish apps...Can u please share your experience with the battery? What's ur setup? Do you have the google now feature enabled? How do I disable it?
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I have done it but I'm really not so hopeful. I don't know if its the auto-update feature that's hogging the battery or if it has anything to do with the google now feature. Apparently google play services is high on the list of activities that use the location services.
I'm really not in a mood to factory reset but then I'm not hopeful that this would really solve the matter...The phone was setup from scratch and all the apps were downloaded fresh... Besides, I don't have that many apps either just the usual gmail, google maps, chrome, Facebook, WhatsApp ...I have disabled movies, games, play stand and other rubbish apps...Can u please share your experience with the battery? What's ur setup? Do you have the google now feature enabled? How do I disable it?
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First off, I use the Dirty Unicorns ROM, but it shouldn't make a difference. Play services never bothered stock ROM either. I have 156 apps. Location, Bluetooth, WiFi are all enabled. I have 7 smart watches that are configured as well. NFC is the only sensor I disabled. I sync 4 mail accounts, 7 Google calendars, along with your FB, Twitter, Instagram crap. OK Google is always on. You can see in the screenshot that Play Services isn't on my list. I even use Gravity Screen that utilizes the gyro sensor instead of the built-in gestures. I like it better. I admit, my SOT is only about 4 hours a day on average, but my battery is off the charger for 26 hours. I do freeze marketing apps that came with the Pixel, unneeded keyboards, Verizon stuff (but leave the My Verizon app on though). I charge the phone in the car at 6:30am daily as I drive an hour and 20 minutes to work. If I were you, first, I would delete app cache in Settings/Storage. Then I would freeze a few apps at a time and narrow down your potential battery hogs.http://cloud.tapatalk.com/s/586d32d248c9c/Screenshot_20170104-115902.png?
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First off, I use the Dirty Unicorns ROM, but it shouldn't make a difference. Play services never bothered stock ROM either. I have 156 apps. Location, Bluetooth, WiFi are all enabled. I have 7 smart watches that are configured as well. NFC is the only sensor I disabled. I sync 4 mail accounts, 7 Google calendars, along with your FB, Twitter, Instagram crap. OK Google is always on. You can see in the screenshot that Play Services isn't on my list. I even use Gravity Screen that utilizes the gyro sensor instead of the built-in gestures. I like it better. I admit, my SOT is only about 4 hours a day on average, but my battery is off the charger for 26 hours. I do freeze marketing apps that came with the Pixel, unneeded keyboards, Verizon stuff (but leave the My Verizon app on though). I charge the phone in the car at 6:30am daily as I drive an hour and 20 minutes to work. If I were you, first, I would delete app cache in Settings/Storage. Then I would freeze a few apps at a time and narrow down your potential battery hogs.http://cloud.tapatalk.com/s/586d32d248c9c/Screenshot_20170104-115902.png?
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Thanks for the info...woah...you have a whole of lot of things going for and I must say you are really using your phone's potential...The only issue with the suggestion is that I need to unlock the boot loader and root the device..it's so very new that I'd like to have it running like this for a while till I get bored of the stock experience...but yes I'll surely try out all the suggestions u have made once I root.:laugh::laugh::laugh:
I have a regular Pixel, and Google Play Services is constantly at the top of my list. I'm often around a computer, so my phone primarily spends its time in standby or being used for calls. Even the times when I use the screen for hours, Google Play Services still reports as using far more battery than anything else.
EDIT: After using Tasker and Toggle Network Type 5.0 to switch to WCDMA only when my phone is in standby, Phone idle has went to the top of the list and Google Play services usage has went down significantly to second on the list.
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I don't know if its the auto-update feature that's hogging the battery or if it has anything to do with the google now feature.
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I have shut off Google Play auto-update and the Google feed. It's possible auto-update could be more aggressive than it used to be, but my previous phone with a smaller battery still could use about 1/3 the standby battery percentage as the Pixel, and I had auto-update over wifi on with that phone. I can't say how much affect turning off the feed had on battery life, but Google Play Services remains at the top of my list with it off. I haven't gotten around to seeing if something like Wakelock Detector could give me some clue about what is going on with my phone, but with auto-update and the Google feed off my battery usage is constantly being reported as primarily coming from Google Play Services.
I'm really not in a mood to factory reset but then I'm not hopeful that this would really solve the matter.
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The only suggestion so far that I haven't tested would be the idea about installed apps using Google Play Services, because a reset alone certainly did not solve my battery usage when I reinstalled my usual apps. It looks like I put a few apps on the new phone that I hadn't used on my previous phone, and I never tracked the battery usage without additional apps installed. I may try resetting and see if I get different behavior by installing apps over time, so I can check for changes in Google Play Services usage as apps are added.
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Thanks for the info...woah...you have a whole of lot of things going for and I must say you are really using your phone's potential...The only issue with the suggestion is that I need to unlock the boot loader and root the device..it's so very new that I'd like to have it running like this for a while till I get bored of the stock experience...but yes I'll surely try out all the suggestions u have made once I root.:laugh::laugh::laugh:
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Some suggestions provided here.
https://www.androidpit.com/google-play-services-what-is-it-and-what-is-it-for
The disable Auto-sync data suggestion from the link might save some battery, yet I've always turned that off, so it's not the cause of the issues on my phone. My prior Android phone had a short issue with Google Play burning through battery that was eventually fixed by an update, but I'm not sure what good it would do to uninstall Google Play Services updates, since all three OS versions have had the same issue. It's just silly that Google Play Services reports using more power than the screen, which is probably why I thought the iPhone 7 got a lot better battery life than the Pixel. Unfortunately Apple only provides Mac users a way to know notifications have been received without touching an iPhone, so hopefully I can eventually track down the Android battery usage to an app or some other similarly easy to correct problem. At this point I only have 5 apps from the Play Store installed, although it looks like safe mode also shuts off some of the default apps like Keep.
My phone reported about 200 mAh from Google Services while in safe mode over the past day, which is also labeled Google Play services when not in safe mode. The Pixel was mostly just idle with the screen off and not doing anything, so that may be around the minimum usage per day I can reasonably expect from Google Play services on the standard Pixel.
Edit: I flashed the January update and allowed the wipe. After shutting off most of the options for Google, like Google Assistant, the phone reported nearly 200 mAh from Google Play services in a day, so that seems around the minimum I can get by using the options the OS provides.
I seriously think it's a rogue app...I did a factory reset and so far it's been good.
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I seriously think it's a rogue app...I did a factory reset and so far it's been good.
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Good for you. Play services doesn't drain battery on its own. Some app has to misbehave or demand exclusive control of the play store app to cause play services to run wild.