So in thinking of gong back to ICS 4.0 just because it had incredible battery life. I'm currently on CM 10.1 and don't get great battery life.
I don't need performance as much add I do battery. Are there any real reasons I shouldn't go back, i.e. bugs, exploits, etc?
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Jellybean features
jzero88 said:
So in thinking of gong back to ICS 4.0 just because it had incredible battery life. I'm currently on CM 10.1 and don't get great battery life.
I don't need performance as much add I do battery. Are there any real reasons I shouldn't go back, i.e. bugs, exploits, etc?
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Jellybean features that I use (Not sure how many can be ported over using just Gapps):
1. Expandable notifications
2. Lockscreen widgets
3. Photosphere
4. Google Now
5. Resizeable widgets
It maybe really a matter of preference if you don't use any of these.
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Jellybean features that I use (Not sure how many can be ported over using just Gapps):
1. Expandable notifications
2. Lockscreen widgets
3. Photosphere
4. Google Now
5. Resizeable widgets
It maybe really a matter of preference if you don't use any of these.
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I do like and use most. Just in need of battery and think I can do without will the New Nexus is out actually purchased than cancelled my order for the N4. Think GN still has a good life plus I have another year of full coverage warranty I don't want to waste.
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Have you been trying different kernels and governor controls? MBQ's stickied thread on governors helped me get better battery life
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Have you been trying different kernels and governor controls? MBQ's stickied thread on governors helped me get better battery life
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Ya. I'm using Trinity's kernel
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I doubt your battery life will still be that great. You also have to consider the battery likely has decreased max capacity due to discharge cycles.
The new power saving patches in kernels such as Faux123's really improved my battery life on 4.2. Also disabling Google Now can help immensely if you haven't already done it.
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Ya. I'm using Trinity's kernel
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try using AK, link is in my sig, i get great battery lfie with it.. but the thing is all devices are different so whats good for me wont necessarily be good for others, thats why you should try different kernels, different settings, etc...
If after trying everything your battery doesnt get better than go back to 4.1.2(dont go to ICS lol) and wait for 4.2.2., you kight be pne of those unlucky users who are gettings horrible results with 4.2.1
PS- btw this thread should be in the Q&A section and not in the general section :good:
Project butter
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jzero88 said:
So in thinking of gong back to ICS 4.0 just because it had incredible battery life. I'm currently on CM 10.1 and don't get great battery life.
I don't need performance as much add I do battery. Are there any real reasons I shouldn't go back, i.e. bugs, exploits, etc?
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Use stock ROM to get great battery life.
One thing that I like on ICS is the easter egg and and the name!
Doesn't ICS have the butter vsync thing like JB has?..
What great battery life ? There seems to be a myth that older versions were so miraculously awesome in battery life.
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What great battery life ? There seems to be a myth that older versions were so miraculously awesome in battery life.
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I think it's just the fact that all users had brand new batteries on ICS. A year of charging cycles really decreases battery capacity. At least by 5 to 10%.
the best battery life i have ever had on the gnex was with cm 10.0.0...btw, i did not recognize any reduction of battery on the way from 4.0.4 to 4.1.2, if i think about it...but must admit also, that i never updated to 4.2.x, so i cannot say anything about that.
anyway, cm 10.0.0, no kernel changement -> amazing for me!
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Doesn't ICS have the butter vsync thing like JB has?..
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No. Project Butter was introduced on JB.
Odp: Reasons not to go back to ICS?
Buy second battery and extended charger like i did. And have fun with 4.2.1
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Buy second battery and extended charger like i did. And have fun with 4.2.1
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Agreed with this guy. Also, I don't recall it being mentioned in this thread (unless I missed it), but with JB you also get voice to text working offline. You can also download parts of Google Maps and use them without data (useful if going somewhere with no reception and you need to use GPS).
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Jellybean features that I use (Not sure how many can be ported over using just Gapps):
1. Expandable notifications
2. Lockscreen widgets
3. Photosphere
4. Google Now
5. Resizeable widgets
It maybe really a matter of preference if you don't use any of these.
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didnt workr
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What is your opinion on what is the best battery life ROM also include kernel name my experience with this phone battery has not been great so far
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What is your opinion on what is the best battery life ROM also include kernel name my experience with this phone battery has not been great so far
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I completely agree. Post your rom/kernel combo. And kernel settings please...
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These threads are a waste of time. You will not get the same results as others since no one uses their phone the same as you. There are different settings for gamers, people in low signal areas, people that only web browse, people that only use their phone for calls and texts...all different cases as well as the differences between syncs, apps and the cut of the processor die... all change performance. Best is what is best FOR YOU. You just need to try different combinations/
NFNM
I was wanting to know which ROM has the best battery life on the Gnex the CDMA version.
Thanks
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They are all pretty much the same IMO. The screen sucks up juice so keep it off as often as possible lol
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I was wanting to know which ROM has the best battery life on the Gnex the CDMA version.
Thanks
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If you want the latest software, most stable, and best battery life ROM, go with MMuzzy's AOSP ROM. Using it now, and its amazing
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ROMs themselves rarely ever have an actual impact on battery life. Most postive effects for battery come from the kernel, and negative ones from rogue apps.
Before you ask which kernel offers the best battery, it really depends on the requirements of the user and the phone itself. You'll just have to try a few.
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ROMs themselves rarely ever have an actual impact on battery life. Most postive effects for battery come from the kernel, and negative ones from rogue apps.
Before you ask which kernel offers the best battery, it really depends on the requirements of the user and the phone itself. You'll just have to try a few.
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That's very true, IMHO LeanKernel is the absolute best.
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How do I switch out the kernel. I'm kind of a noob at this stuff...
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Flash it like you would a ROM. Make sure you find one that is for the version of android your ROM is based on. I would suggest tying Franco kernel, but there are many good ones.
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How do I switch out the kernel. I'm kind of a noob at this stuff...
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FYI....this thread goes in general.
Flash kernel in cwm the same as you would have a rom. Be sure to clear cache/dalvik first.
For the moment the ROM with the best battery life is SlimRoms 2.7
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I've tried many ROMs and Kernels with no success in the battery life department.
My phone charger died so I downloaded an app...Easy Battery Saver...my phone was still at 34% after 1 day and 7 hours. I was NOT heavily using my phone but still this is the best battery life I have ever experienced. I was always on the "battery saver apps are useless" team until recently.
Don't get me wrong, I'm still flashing
Just love my new app.
i tried miui, pa, vicious, aopk, smooth, and now using cm10. tried out different kernals too,but at the end, all the roms cant pass 1hr 50mins of screen time.
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i tried miui, pa, vicious, aopk, smooth, and now using cm10. tried out different kernals too,but at the end, all the roms cant pass 1hr 50mins of screen time.
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Hmm.. thats strange. I'm on MMuzzy's ROM which is pure AOSP and I get around 2 and a half hours of screen time. And some people around the forums have gotten around 5 hours of screen time with different combinations of ROMS and Kernels.
I have tried numerous roms, if not all of them for the galaxy nexus, and there is a difference between roms, even using the same kernel.
I have been getting amazing battery life using Eclipse.
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The mods can move this thread, but in the mean time, it is a good question.
I used to get some awesome battery life. VZW + 2100mah. Typically 4 hours screen on time was normal.... now I'm lucky to get 1hr. I can't remember if it was the jelly bean update or the inclusion of Google Now.
Does letting the ROM settle really help? I have been getting terrible battery life out of my 2100mah. The battery just drains when the screen is off. No rogue apps, but this is a fresh install as of 24 hours ago
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I believe use what you like as long as you use Lean Kernel you should get good battery life.
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I believe use what you like as long as you use Lean Kernel you should get good battery life.
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I wasn't going to put my 2 cents in but because there are so many complaints about this being in the wrong place, I just have to now.
I have tried many different ROM's and kernels and found there always seems to be the "right" combination sooner or later. Right now I am on AOKP w/Franco M6 and getting about 14 hours with 24% battery left, 2.5 hours screen time, mostly LTE and moderate phone use, best I have seen of any combo for me on this ROM. For CNA the right kernel for me was lean kernel. A little experimentation and patience and you will find that sweet spot soon enough.
Edit: the whining drew me to it, sucked me in so I couldn't stop myself from answering
If someone can get 4+ hours screen with mostly 3G, let me know. haha.
Wrong section
However as for battery life slim ROMs work great but I'm on jbsourcery built in trinity and I've definitely had worse d: the only ROM I've used that's had has battery is pa however they've had multiple updates since then so I'm sure its not horrible now
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2 things here:
1) OP, wrong section. Questions belong in their own section, the Q&A section. Development is reserved for Roms, kernels, tweaks, etc.
2) If you guys see something posted in the wrong section, report it. No need to get in an internet gang war about it. Us mods have a life too and we can not be here 24 hrs a day to watch over you. When you hit the report button, we see it.
After receiving the 4.1.2 OTA update, I'm getting a much better battery life.
It used to be dead at the end of the day. Now, I finish my day and the battrey is on 45% with the same phone use.
I also find that apps and mostly google apps do launch faster
Have you also noticed it?
CM10 "added" 4.1.2 into the compilation recently & I've noticed a difference too... :victory:
Can you give us some screenshots of the screen time?
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Only with data all the day i got 3.30h and 19h on, automatic brightness, sync on. Google stock 4.1.2
4.1.2 appears to have a big affect on battery life. I've gone from needing a charge after about 12 hours to going all day with charge left
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When 4.1.1 was released, people reported that Google Now was a battery hog. Maybe Google improved it drastically.
Those who experience better battery life with 4.1.2, do you have Google Now activated?
MoosDiagramm said:
When 4.1.1 was released, people reported that Google Now was a battery hog. Maybe Google improved it drastically.
Those who experience better battery life with 4.1.2, do you have Google Now activated?
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To add on to this. I'm noticing FAR fewer wakeups (alarms) caused by Maps services on 4.1.2. That has an impact regardless of whether or not Google Now is running.
They definitely made some changes to location based services considering the menus were modified and additional settings were added.
Using a custom ROM and kernel so I can't answer this. But my battery life using CM10 + Franco Kernel has definitely improved.
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Using a custom ROM and kernel so I can't answer this. But my battery life using CM10 + Franco Kernel has definitely improved.
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Flash stock and it will be better.
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I logged in hoping someone had made a topic about this. On 4.1.1 I did not use Google Now because of the effect on battery life it caused. I tried it on 4.1.2 hoping it had improved. In my opinion it did. Still need more days to test but it seems way better now. Even saying that, I still feel it takes too much of a hit on battery for me to continue using it.
Just my 2 cents.
Soldier-2Point0 said:
Flash stock and it will be better.
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Umm, it absolutely wouldn't be better at all.
Rooting and using custom ROMs have it benefits and my battery life wouldn't be to where it is now (at least not as long) if i was on stock.
Stock is too boring for me. I need my lock screen customizations and backups
It doesn't take away root capabilities right?
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I logged in hoping someone had made a topic about this. On 4.1.1 I did not use Google Now because of the effect on battery life it caused. I tried it on 4.1.2 hoping it had improved. In my opinion it did. Still need more days to test but it seems way better now. Even saying that, I still feel it takes too much of a hit on battery for me to continue using it.
Just my 2 cents.
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I use it while traveling. A lot of the functions are designed to help you familiarize yourself with the area.
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I use it while traveling. A lot of the functions are designed to help you familiarize yourself with the area.
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Absolutely. I don't travel much so its not as useful for me.
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The 4.1.2 custom ROMs have done me better overall than the 4.1.1 ROMs.
I haven't noticed much of any difference one way or another.
So the latest cm10 nightlies contain 4.1.2??
It seems the battery life claims are pretty circumstantial. I wish there was a standardized test for this..
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Cm10 nightlies are cm10.
And battery is much much better.
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I never let any Rom to settle down(for more than 2 days) to comment on battery life, but i hope the thread is pointing to facts
So now in Stock will report back after 2 charge cycles at least
The map process is eating my battery to. I reserve testet it yesterday (nandroid of 4.1.1 back) no problem and then again OTA to 4.1.2. Anyone out there a possible resolution ? Had 2-3 days with my battery, now maybe one day.
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It doesn't take away root capabilities right?
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If you use some sort of Recovery like CWM it does not. CWM will ask you if you want keep recovery and/or root.
I have now a samsung rom on my phone but i want a cm10.1 or aosp rom on my phone is cm10.1 a better battery than samsung roms??
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yes it does because it has less features So less mouths to feed
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yes it does because it has less features So less mouths to feed
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Wrong!
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Blackwolf10 said:
yes it does because it has less features So less mouths to feed
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I could compete with any CM based ROMs any day.
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yes it does because it has less features So less mouths to feed
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That's how it should be but in reality it's not. Sammy roms have much better battery life but then again that could just be because there are better power and memory management features on stock. It's the only reason I've been reverting back to stock since almost every other cm10.1 based roms have ridiculously weak battery life.
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That's how it should be but in reality it's not. Sammy roms have much better battery life but then again that could just be because there are better power and memory management features on stock. It's the only reason I've been reverting back to stock since almost every other cm10.1 based roms have ridiculously weak battery life.
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that's kinda weird because on mine the battery on stock sucks but on cm10.1 it lasts a lot more so i was thinking the same for note2
Not really. Battery life is awesome at is on stock. You could flash some kernel like Perseus and do some undervolting or even underclocking to
squeeze more battery out of it though.
Battery life, I've found it to be more or less the same, if not marginally better on stock.
@bushako - How's battery life on MIUI mate? Heard it drains battery more than other stock based ROMs?
So what is better i hear different story's haha
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So what is better i hear different story's haha
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Choose the best that fits your lifestyle. Period.
Fvck what anybody thinks.
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Not really. Battery life is awesome at is on stock. You could flash some kernel like Perseus and do some undervolting or even underclocking to
squeeze more battery out of it though.
Battery life, I've found it to be more or less the same, if not marginally better on stock.
@bushako - How's battery life on MIUI mate? Heard it drains battery more than other stock based ROMs?
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I actually ended up going back to stock based Rom. The battery life wasn't as bad as I had thought, it got me about 6hours screen time. Don't get me wrong MIUI really looks gorgeous but at the expense of performance, especially at this stage since there's quite a few bugs that needs ironing out and also because MIUI and xposed framework use the same setup they are incompatible and I'm use to lower DPI. I might get back with signs of improvements.
Also, I found that Perseus kernel is not compatible with aosp and that so far the one that does work is neak and redpill.
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Lower dpi means better battery life or drain the battery?
Android revolution
Android revolution rom is stock rom but all the things which causes lag are removed and u still get amazing battery too...
gamesz2 said:
I have now a samsung rom on my phone but i want a cm10.1 or aosp rom on my phone is cm10.1 a better battery than samsung roms??
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With the same app installed and same setting on my daily use. I can tell you that sotmax v6 and v7 absolutely brilliant interms of battery life performance.
Wit 3g full time on. My battery able to last longer at least 22hours++ with 6.5hours screen on time.
I can show you the photo as I captured previously.
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lee yun khong said:
With the same app installed and same setting on my daily use. I can tell you that sotmax v6 and v7 absolutely brilliant interms of battery life performance.
Wit 3g full time on. My battery able to last longer at least 22hours++ with 6.5hours screen on time.
I can show you the photo as I captured previously.
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Yeah iam on a good stable rom 2 but i love custumizing my rom ... i am on fakejap rom (with simplistic) .. this rom almost got the same battery life
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Romow really have very good battery life.
AOSP isn't as good as stock for battery life (a shame, but fair enough) - but how good have you guys managed to get it? What kernels, roms and tweaks are you running and what do you get as a result?
As a baseline I get about 4 hours screen on time with CM 10.1 as-is (no kernel changes or anything like that).
Panaroid .. Stock kernel
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11 hours only thats peanuts. ....I'm sorry though
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I'm at 57% after 8h. ParanoidAndroid
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I'm at 57% after 8h. ParanoidAndroid
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How much screen time
6%
13 hours and 13 minutes
5 hours and 30 minutes screen
First day on this rom
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Only 1 1/2h... But I want try other Kernels... Any suggestions?
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Only 1 1/2h... But I want try other Kernels... Any suggestions?
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Iam also use the stock kernel works perfect for me
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For now, I'll stay with stock kernel, too. Works like a charm.
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I've been getting about 16-18 hours with roughly 4 and a half hours of screen on time with slim ROM and redpill kernel
SentinelROM has been getting very good results in terms of battery life. Some guy got 7hrs screen on, and I got 6hrs with a little battery left over.
Beats me why people would want to flash a ROM with less features and less battery life..
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Maybe because Touchwiz is laggy and ugly?
Anyway, the problem isn't the screen on time, but the total battery life. In standby, Note 2 with AOSP roms seems to have some processes on that totally eat the battery.
In my case, i switched back to Touchwiz. I've definitely want a 2-day battery life, and with AOSP is still not possible, unless you don't use the phone.
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SentinelROM has been getting very good results in terms of battery life. Some guy got 7hrs screen on, and I got 6hrs with a little battery left over.
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Battery Life is really good when the phone sleeps but I didn't note a better consumption when using my phone.
edmondt said:
Beats me why people would want to flash a ROM with less features and less battery life..
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Because AOSP roms are beautiful and faster!! And you can get the last of Android, months before Samsung wants to release it.
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Because AOSP roms are beautiful and faster!! And you can get the last of Android, months before Samsung wants to release it.
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I would agree with that comment back then with the galaxy s1, tw was really laggy.
But this day and age, the lag difference between tw and asop is minimal.
Just thought that ASOP doesn't really make sense...
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I would agree with that comment back then with the galaxy s1, tw was really laggy.
But this day and age, the lag difference between tw and asop is minimal.
Just thought that ASOP doesn't really make sense...
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I'm on Android 4.2.2 for a few months and we won't have official Samsung FW until end of June... So there IS a difference!
Sometimes i thought my galaxy s1 was faster on cm10.1 than my note 2 on TW rom. I'm not joking
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I would agree with that comment back then with the galaxy s1, tw was really laggy.
But this day and age, the lag difference between tw and asop is minimal.
Just thought that ASOP doesn't really make sense...
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I'm not talking about TouchWiz, It's about the fluidity of all the OS.
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I'm not talking about TouchWiz, It's about the fluidity of all the OS.
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Totally agree. Just get in the Phone app or the contacts or SMS app and then compare it to aosp. Beside its far more polished and responsive. And you also have 4.2.2 waaaay before Sammy decides to release it!
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Beats me why people would want to flash a ROM with less features and less battery life..
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Because on 4.2.2 I can use dashclock on my touchscreen, I can have easily accessible quicksettings which don't take up space in my notification drawer, I can turn off the backlight for the hardware buttons and have a navbar with far more functionality, with paranoid android I can have the navbar and status bar change colour to match the app (which will also reduce status bar burn in), with rootbox/aokp I can have the status bar hide away until I either swipe it down myself or get a notification, and my phone still lasts me an entire day of my usage. I don't lose any features I didn't use in the first place, so it'd be silly not to be on AOSP in my case.
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