Need help with battery pls. - T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII

Hello. As you can see in this screenshot, I'm having some wake activity when my screen is off and I have all auto sync off. I'm not sure what's causing this. And also my WiFi is on all the time and I have it only awake when plugged in. Can someone help me thx.
As far as I know I came to realization of this problem after doing the free unlocking method. Dunno if that can be the cause.
I'm on wicked v7 w/ ktoonz kernel.
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ayeitschris said:
Hello. As you can see in this screenshot, I'm having some wake activity when my screen is off and I have all auto sync off. I'm not sure what's causing this. And also my WiFi is on all the time and I have it only awake when plugged in. Can someone help me thx.
As far as I know I came to realization of this problem after doing the free unlocking method. Dunno if that can be the cause.
I'm on wicked v7 w/ ktoonz kernel.
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That seems about normal actually. But if you are not satisfied, get better battery stats from the play store. It will detail on what is keeping your device awake
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Time to get wicked 2.1 dude
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ayeitschris said:
Hello. As you can see in this screenshot, I'm having some wake activity when my screen is off and I have all auto sync off. I'm not sure what's causing this. And also my WiFi is on all the time and I have it only awake when plugged in. Can someone help me thx.
As far as I know I came to realization of this problem after doing the free unlocking method. Dunno if that can be the cause.
I'm on wicked v7 w/ ktoonz kernel.
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Your network signal looks like the problem. When you have a weak signal, the phone has to compensate, so it cranks up the power to the antenna.

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Epic battery drain on T99VVLH2

I have the latest update from videotron and since then the standby time is just horrible and its driving me nuts !!! I have the t99vvllh2 update and im kinda pissed :/
Anything that can be done !?
Thanks.
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How about screenshots without the volume indicator? You can also try GSam Battery Monitor from the Play Store, to get a little more information on what is eating the battery.
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How about screenshots without the volume indicator? You can also try GSam Battery Monitor from the Play Store, to get a little more information on what is eating the battery.
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Ahh sorry about that cant seem to get it right ! All i see in betterbatterystats is wakelocks over and over check this out...
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Did you install any app after or before update? Main reason for all drain is from app.
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What's your screen on time.
Looked kinda like liteflow might be causing problems?
Cell Standby i think is the one that is coded wrong and is lying, ignore that one.
If you press Android System in settings, battery it will show you the top components being used
Also in dev options look for and check Show CPU Usage. It will show whats using the cpu in the top right of your screen. Watch for what stays in the top few spots in the list.
There may have been something that didnt like the update. Try first uninstalling apps and if that helps reinstall them clean, no data restore. If you continue to have problems backup all data and factory reset. Start clean.
If all else fails use odin to flash the full LH2 fw.
LH2 should be a fairly stable build. Most have no issues and many get outstanding battery life. Im willing to bet its either an app or the way you updated or both.
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The only app i installed was liteflow which i deleted and screen on time is 3h30 mins max ...
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Looked kinda like liteflow might be causing problems?
Cell Standby i think is the one that is coded wrong and is lying, ignore that one.
If you press Android System in settings, battery it will show you the top components being used
Also in dev options look for and check Show CPU Usage. It will show whats using the cpu in the top right of your screen. Watch for what stays in the top few spots in the list.
There may have been something that didnt like the update. Try first uninstalling apps and if that helps reinstall them clean, no data restore. If you continue to have problems backup all data and factory reset. Start clean.
If all else fails use odin to flash the full LH2 fw.
LH2 should be a fairly stable build. Most have no issues and many get outstanding battery life. Im willing to bet its either an app or the way you updated or both.
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Yesterday before i delete liteflow the android system was always ontop of the list but now it is at the very end i hope that it was simply that because i have way too many apps to delete and re install :/ but ill see how it goes today i got root and cwm so ill probably odin the lh2 as you suggested ..
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shahkam said:
The only app i installed was liteflow which i deleted and screen on time is 3h30 mins max ...
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That's really not THAT bad for a screen on time. I saw your screenshots in the OP, and you were down to 80% in only two hours of being on the battery, but you had the screen on for almost an hour of those two hours; 20%/hr for the first few hours is pretty normal. It's not stellar, but I wouldn't say it's an epic drain that being said, I'm sure you could squeeze some more juice out of it, and prob is just an app causing more drain than usual.
Also when doing a screenshot, it helps to hit the power button first, then the volume, so you don't get the volume pop up every time.
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liteflow causes battery drain. I had to uninstall mine as well.
Aria807 said:
liteflow causes battery drain. I had to uninstall mine as well.
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I confirm and googletalk also deleted both getting decent standby time..
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That's really not THAT bad for a screen on time. I saw your screenshots in the OP, and you were down to 80% in only two hours of being on the battery, but you had the screen on for almost an hour of those two hours; 20%/hr for the first few hours is pretty normal. It's not stellar, but I wouldn't say it's an epic drain that being said, I'm sure you could squeeze some more juice out of it, and prob is just an app causing more drain than usual.
Also when doing a screenshot, it helps to hit the power button first, then the volume, so you don't get the volume pop up every time.
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Yeah it wasnt epic epic but just more then the usual i uninstalled google talk and liteflow now im gaining deep sleep ! I couldnt do that before will post results end of the day
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3:30 screen on time it's good no matter how you use your phone. I got 2.45 hours on screen with 1day and 6 hours. I've had issues with liteflow and battery as well. Others say they don't, it seems to depend on how you set the phone and liteflow to work.
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3:30 screen on time it's good no matter how you use your phone. I got 2.45 hours on screen with 1day and 6 hours. I've had issues with liteflow and battery as well. Others say they don't, it seems to depend on how you set the phone and liteflow to work.
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Yeah i had setup a whole lot of stuff so idk if that may be it but it was 100% sure that liteflow was the issue anyways could anyone help me get cwm to stick whit my t999v from videotron ? I dont want to start another thread and clutter up..
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how to increase battery life! need help! very desperate! tmobile galaxy s3

so i just flashed this new rom (infamous s3 v2.1) i really love this rom.
but the battery dies real fast..
i never turn on my wifi. i leave the standby thing for wifi on never.
i turn off basically everything except for my data.
i usually watch a lot of korean dramas and browse the web.
i was also wondering if flashing kernels would help increase my battery life and if so, how?
i really need help guys!
thanks for taking the time to look at this
For starters, turn on wifi whenever you can. Networ data uses a lot mire battery than wifi does. Wifi only uses excess battery when its constantly scanning for a connection. turn both off when not needed.
Also, any features you don't constantly use, turn off when not needed. Smart stay, auto brightness, auto sync, etc.
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I use the cpu sleeper app which turns off one core when the screens off.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.eugene373.cpu.sleep
Also Frosty Ics and JB roms get pretty great battery life.
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Yeah I don't have any of those on like smart stay or motion and anything else.
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What is this "horrible battery life" you speak of? Maybe it isn't horrible, maybe it's just to you?
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Well it just sucks.. like here ill show you.
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[Q] why is 'phone' eating my battery?

The phone app is eating more battery than my screen. At night, it eats away 25% of my battery. Anyone else have this problem? Stock, no root.
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cyrixke said:
The phone app is eating more battery than my screen. At night, it eats away 25% of my battery. Anyone else have this problem? Stock, no root.
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Same problem here! I don't know why the phone app is draining my battery in stand-by mode.
I find using the phone drains the battery. I try my best not to pick it up, but I have no control. Can anyone help please?
Used to, but not anymore
cyrixke said:
The phone app is eating more battery than my screen. At night, it eats away 25% of my battery. Anyone else have this problem? Stock, no root.
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i had the same issue, just disable auto sync (and google now if you dont use it, because it keeps searching for info when the screen is off).
uptiumum one
Tuffcheez said:
I find using the phone drains the battery. I try my best not to pick it up, but I have no control. Can anyone help please?
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Yeh thats usually what happens when you use the phone, it will use the battery... I have some good news thou, you can actually charge it back up with the included charger and use it again :good:
All kidding aside, ill try the sync and Google now tip. Will report back.
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Same Problem-Help
I also have the same problem....
I have installed Cpy Spy and it shows it does not go too deep sleep......

Any ways to save battery other than settings?

I really like how my settings are. Sync settings are minimal...but its been off the charger for 3.5 hours with moderate use and its at 76%....im looking for how to undervolt (not underclock) or any battery saving tweaks.
Also...im on synergy rom and cant change the setting so there is no LTE..why? And quck question...is there a key strock to get to recovery...new here
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Turn off the Location access, and dim the screen as much as you like... I just got 36hrs with 3hr screen time with only those changes... To undervolt, you need to be running a custom kernel, and use a tool like SetCPU, Voltage Control, or KTweaker if the kernel is KT... To get into recovery, use the advanced power menu, or while it's off, Vol Up + Home + Power... Check your APN settings for LTE...
I've found that undervolting is a pain, and doesn't save me anymore battery than stock voltages... Mess around with it and decide...
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Turn off the Location access, and dim the screen as much as you like... I just got 36hrs with 3hr screen time with only those changes... To undervolt, you need to be running a custom kernel, and use a tool like SetCPU, Voltage Control, or KTweaker if the kernel is KT... To get into recovery, use the advanced power menu, or while it's off, Vol Up + Home + Power... Check your APN settings for LTE...
I've found that undervolting is a pain, and doesn't save me anymore battery than stock voltages... Mess around with it and decide...
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Thanks alot! Will try now! Can I ask what rom you are using?
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trh1341 said:
Thanks alot! Will try now! Can I ask what rom you are using?
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SlimBean 2.5 with the add-on SlimBean kernel, 192Mhz min CPU, Interactive / Row
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SlimBean 2.5 with the add-on SlimBean kernel, 192Mhz min CPU, Interactive / Row
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Pkay, do you know if motion settings will effect battery?
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trh1341 said:
Pkay, do you know if motion settings will effect battery?
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I'm sure it has some sort of battery use, it's always looking for motion... Whether turning it off or not will help a noticeable amount, I'm really not sure, it's a TouchWiz feature, I haven't ran a TouchWiz ROM the entire life of my phone...
Any TouchWiz junkies out there who have noticed a difference turning it off?
find and eliminate wake locks. disable bloat apps. run a good light rom with battery saving kernal. turn off what you dont need. thats all really. if your battery is dying fast find whats keeping your phonw awake and do something about it. I can go to bed with phone at 100 and wake up 8 hours later at 99. also go to bed 50 and wake up 49 etc. you should expect the same. on 3g I get at least 5 hours of screen if im heavily using all day. but battery life is up to you. you want to be minimalist like me you can expect similar results.
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find and eliminate wake locks. disable bloat apps. run a good light rom with battery saving kernal. turn off what you dont need. thats all really. if your battery is dying fast find whats keeping your phonw awake and do something about it. I can go to bed with phone at 100 and wake up 8 hours later at 99. also go to bed 50 and wake up 49 etc. you should expect the same. on 3g I get at least 5 hours of screen if im heavily using all day. but battery life is up to you. you want to be minimalist like me you can expect similar results.
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What rom and kernel are you on?
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phositadc said:
What rom and kernel are you on?
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Me? And does anyone else's phone heat up alot when playing a game?
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trh1341 said:
Me? And does anyone else's phone heat up alot when playing a game?
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No not you I was talking to the guy who gets 5 hours screen time on 3g.
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Oh okay sorry. I was playing subway surfer and my phone got really hot..not like extremely but definetly felt way to hot
Is this all GS3s? Or should I flash back to stock and get a new one?
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You can dial *#0011# then hit Menu > Wi-Fi Settings and make sure the WiFi sleep policy is enabled. Every time your phone sleeps, WiFi is disabled and you have to reconnect, but it does help on battery life.
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GNEXUZ said:
You can dial *#0011# then hit Menu > Wi-Fi Settings and make sure the WiFi sleep policy is enabled. Every time your phone sleeps, WiFi is disabled and you have to reconnect, but it does help on battery life.
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I dont think it does. uses battery to turn on and off the wifi. just leave it on. ny rom is wicked v8 and intergalactic 2.5 kernal. weird combo I guess. but it just works for now
I squeezed 7 hours display (18+ hours standby) on a single charge with auto brightness on and LTE and sync on all the time. Routinely I get 5+. I would say, get a good rom n kernel combination (only way to know is to try out).
Are you using Google+ and/or facebook?
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diablo009 said:
I squeezed 7 hours display (18+ hours standby) on a single charge with auto brightness on and LTE and sync on all the time. Routinely I get 5+. I would say, get a good rom n kernel combination (only way to know is to try out).
Are you using Google+ and/or facebook?
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Which ROM and kernel are you using?
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Nevermind

S3 never really deep sleeps.

I've been seeing some problems with my battery, specifically deep sleep.
It just keeps waking up and never really sleeps. Screen doesn't turn on, but there is some sort of lock. Can anyone help? Thanks.
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auronx62 said:
I've been seeing some problems with my battery, specifically deep sleep.
It just keeps waking up and never really sleeps. Screen doesn't turn on, but there is some sort of lock. Can anyone help? Thanks.
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Try running Wakelock Detector to see what is causing it not to sleep and using Titanium Backup to freeze whatever it is, see if that solves your problem - if it does, either remove it or selectively freeze and unfreeze using TiBu.
I'm guessing at least some of it is your apps automatically syncing.
You really do need to provide a bit more info though. How bout a screenshot of the main battery screen, and tell us the total screen on time.
Better Battery Stats may help you out as well.
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I'll try the wake lock detector. This is another screen shot from the same battery life. Now down to 6%. Screen tube is around 1 hr 50 minutes. The last post of the photo is cut off but it's maps amd media servers.
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