I don't utilize Latitude, and I was just wondering how one would freeze it in Titanium Backup because I don't see it listed?
fbazaldua said:
I don't utilize Latitude, and I was just wondering how one would freeze it in Titanium Backup because I don't see it listed?
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I could be wrong, but it is my understanding that Latitudes is a part of Google Maps and is basically a shortcut to initiate the latitude layer of Google Maps and cannot be uninstalled. When I do a search of my device, there is a listing of the word, "latitude" in the /data/data/com.google.android.apps.maps/files/ folder. The filename is DATA_LATITUDE_WIDGET_MODEL. I renamed it temporarily and then did a hot restart. It had no effect. I was still able to initiate Latitude from both the app drawer and from within Google Maps.
I have a problem with the google location services wanting to know my every whereabout, what I am doing on the phone, and not to mention the drain on the battery. So I disabled the google location services on the phone... Problem is now google nav doesn't work even though GPS is turned on and any other nav prog I download works properly.
Is there a way to use google nav without enabling the google location crap?
-J
The threads I've found by searching are all telling me to just turn off Google Now or Location Services, but I still want access to the location based services - however, I think it's overkill for Google Now to be polling my location pretty much every freaking minute. Is there any way I can limit this to ever x amount of minutes instead, or is there a better way to limiting the wakelocks caused by the location services without completely disabling them?
thelakeshow said:
The threads I've found by searching are all telling me to just turn off Google Now or Location Services, but I still want access to the location based services - however, I think it's overkill for Google Now to be polling my location pretty much every freaking minute. Is there any way I can limit this to ever x amount of minutes instead, or is there a better way to limiting the wakelocks caused by the location services without completely disabling them?
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Just turn off GPS is all I can think of really. Google doesn't have sync control on Now like they do with let;s say gmail. Something they should look into.
use autostarts to disable google now. It should still be usable when you specifically need it.
-J
thelakeshow said:
The threads I've found by searching are all telling me to just turn off Google Now or Location Services, but I still want access to the location based services - however, I think it's overkill for Google Now to be polling my location pretty much every freaking minute. Is there any way I can limit this to ever x amount of minutes instead, or is there a better way to limiting the wakelocks caused by the location services without completely disabling them?
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hednik said:
Just turn off GPS is all I can think of really. Google doesn't have sync control on Now like they do with let;s say gmail. Something they should look into.
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correct. i leave almost all 3rd party and native app features enabled. i simply have sync and gps unticked on my notification tray. i just rolled over the 24 hour mark on my battery. a simple swipe and press will have your gps on. google now is a great asset but it requires great resources. you have to determine how much you need what it offers and how much battery you're willing to live with. cheers
Greenify will "sleep" your apps until something requests to use them. It's all done in the background, so you won't even notice Google Now is being controlled by another app.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...GwsMSwxLDMsImNvbS5vYXNpc2ZlbmcuZ3JlZW5pZnkiXQ..
Otherwise, I don't think I am seeing the problems you are.
I usually remove Google now and I get an extra 1-2hrs of battery.
Thanks for the replies, I'll try some of the stuff that's been posted
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Greenify will "sleep" your apps until something requests to use them. It's all done in the background, so you won't even notice Google Now is being controlled by another app.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...GwsMSwxLDMsImNvbS5vYXNpc2ZlbmcuZ3JlZW5pZnkiXQ..
Otherwise, I don't think I am seeing the problems you are.
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man..greenify IS THE SH*T!
Hey all
When I did a search for this topic, it seems alot of people are having this issue.. So I guess if Google cant track us using Google Maps (Remember that always on), theyre now using Google play itself...
Im using an Unbranded HTC One M8 LolliPop 501 (v4.16.401.10), unrooted...
Googe play is consuming 50% of my battery usage.. I have "Location Services" set to "Battery Saving" Mode and "Location History" OFF. Ive disabled/uninstalled apps I dont use.. Twitter, FaceBook, Foursquare, Google Play Music, Google Games, Kids Mode... Ive also noticed that one of the google updates is "Android System Web View". I have read around the web and the GP store itself.. that this webview is causing mixed issues, so... Do I need this installed if I dont use Chrome.. I use FireFox (Both on phone and on home pc with chrome plugin).
Can anyone advice me of ways around this battery drain with the Goggle Play Services
Cheers
NightOrchid said:
Hey all
When I did a search for this topic, it seems alot of people are having this issue.. So I guess if Google cant track us using Google Maps (Remember that always on), theyre now using Google play itself...
Im using an Unbranded HTC One M8 LolliPop 501 (v4.16.401.10), unrooted...
Googe play is consuming 50% of my battery usage.. I have "Location Services" set to "Battery Saving" Mode and "Location History" OFF. Ive disabled/uninstalled apps I dont use.. Twitter, FaceBook, Foursquare, Google Play Music, Google Games, Kids Mode... Ive also noticed that one of the google updates is "Android System Web View". I have read around the web and the GP store itself.. that this webview is causing mixed issues, so... Do I need this installed if I dont use Chrome.. I use FireFox (Both on phone and on home pc with chrome plugin).
Can anyone advice me of ways around this battery drain with the Goggle Play Services
Cheers
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You can, at a start, disable all location services and the GPS receiver. That will help enormously. Of course, you won't be able to use things like mapping services, but you can always re-enable the GPS if you need those. This doesn't require root, and has a noticeable benefit.
If you are willing to root, though, you can use a program like App Ops to disable wakelocks for your top offenders. I disabled wakelocks for Google Play Services on every device I own, and there are no visible issues other than improved battery life. I'm not sure why Google has that service wake the phone up so much, but it's absurd. You can't kill the service entirely, at least not without taking out a lot of Google functionality, but it DOES NOT need wakelocks to operate correctly.
NightOrchid said:
Hey all
When I did a search for this topic, it seems alot of people are having this issue.. So I guess if Google cant track us using Google Maps (Remember that always on), theyre now using Google play itself...
Im using an Unbranded HTC One M8 LolliPop 501 (v4.16.401.10), unrooted...
Googe play is consuming 50% of my battery usage.. I have "Location Services" set to "Battery Saving" Mode and "Location History" OFF. Ive disabled/uninstalled apps I dont use.. Twitter, FaceBook, Foursquare, Google Play Music, Google Games, Kids Mode... Ive also noticed that one of the google updates is "Android System Web View". I have read around the web and the GP store itself.. that this webview is causing mixed issues, so... Do I need this installed if I dont use Chrome.. I use FireFox (Both on phone and on home pc with chrome plugin).
Can anyone advice me of ways around this battery drain with the Goggle Play Services
Cheers
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I had the same problem with google services. From my observations, I concluded that google services and facebook's location polling are the culprits. My solution is as follows:
Go into Google Settings -> Security -> and disable all options here.
Also go into Location -> Google Location History -> disable location history.
Also, you can either disable facebook altogether, or at least disable location polling to reduce the battery drain.
Let us know if this helps, so other users can take advantage of it.
Cheers
shirreer said:
I had the same problem with google services. From my observations, I concluded that google services and facebook's location polling are the culprits. My solution is as follows:
Go into Google Settings -> Security -> and disable all options here.
Also go into Location -> Google Location History -> disable location history.
Also, you can either disable facebook altogether, or at least disable location polling to reduce the battery drain.
Let us know if this helps, so other users can take advantage of it.
Cheers
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Thanks for the tips.. and I was actually coming online to share all my findings anyway Ive done all of what you suggested. I dont use "Life Intruder" (faceBook) on my mobiles anyway.
As well as what you suggested, I also .. Disabled/uninstalled the apps mention in my OP, then after some research Ive found that "Android System Webview" is only for Chrome, so Ive disabled it and changed to FireFox instead, cleared both Chrome and webview Cache in Apps, Rebooted my M8 and its on 80% after 19 hrs.
Another Massive battery drains which I found is keeping GPS Location in Camera turned on all the time. / Auto Sync turned ON and "Location" in Settiings set to High Accuracy. Turn asll these down / Off or Battery Saving Mode. When you install an App that uses Locations, such as Foursquare or HERE maps.. Goto Location and check the App is set to Battery Saving, Not High Accuracy
If your like me and a light to moderate user, who uses their phone mainly for Media ... Boomsound, Camera, BlinkFeed and gaming. Then I dont really need Google Location Services.
Also Turn Off GPS and WiFi when not in range. You can also Turn OFF mobile data, but I find 4G pretty efficient compared to 3G, so I leave it ON.
If you use Google Drive DroipBox or other Ckoud Apps, set them Download your Files over "Wifi Only"
Its just a shame HTC didnt create a Location Icon in the Notifications Panel, but its not too bad.
Hope this helps others
Anyone know how to loosen up the access to location services per app or something?
I've had this issue when running Oreo on the S8 as well, so I think it's Oreo related. Really annoying that I'm having to turn on High Accuracy a lot more just to get location for several apps.
So basically, I'm getting no location in say, the Starbucks app, and it asks me to turn on location services (I'm already on Battery Saving, and allowing apps to access location data), and I have to do so to get any location to the app.