I Don't use my maps at all and i turned off all the setting as you can see and i dont have GPS on. so can anyone maybe take a guess why its take so much battery and its never under active apps. and i posted the setting in the pics any suggestions? I try to turn off my data when im not using it?
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Am having the same issue with my S4. Didn't open the Google Maps app all day and yet it uses close to 40% of the battery.
The S4 battery life sucks! This is with pretty much No use at work today had On the Job Training so couldn't use my phone much... Already having T-mobile senting me another s4 if it doesn't get better switching to the HTC One
phillyman said:
The S4 battery life sucks! This is with pretty much No use at work today had On the Job Training so couldn't use my phone much... Already having T-mobile senting me another s4 if it doesn't get better switching to the HTC One
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Go to Google Settings app, then go to location then turn off access location. Make sure Location Services is OFF as well.
Do you happen to use Google Now? For some reason, its location implementation makes it use Google Maps although you the user have never opened the app itself. I've had this problem myself too and I ended up disabling Google Now
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Go to Google Settings app, then go to location then turn off access location. Make sure Location Services is OFF as well.
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Ok i'll do that and see if it does anything but doubt it, THANKS
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Ok i'll do that and see if it does anything but doubt it, THANKS
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Synergy510 said:
Do you happen to use Google Now? For some reason, its location implementation makes it use Google Maps although you the user have never opened the app itself. I've had this problem myself too and I ended up disabling Google Now
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No I don't use google now but i dont have background data off so maybe everytime i turn back on my data it trys to connect to google now?
I was also wondering why Google Maps is always running. I just disabled/uninstall Google Maps altogether.
Same problem with my phone too.
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av911 said:
I was also wondering why Google Maps is always running. I just disabled/uninstall Google Maps altogether.
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jmulla718 said:
Same problem with my phone too.
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Maybe I found a new bug/ problem. Maybe the guys at xda can take a look and maybe find a fix... I dont get it? I turned off google now... and have gps off so why is google maps even running
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I was also wondering why Google Maps is always running. I just disabled/uninstall Google Maps altogether.
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I found this or clearing the cache would stop maps from wake locking.
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baolongn said:
I found this or clearing the cache would stop maps from wake locking.
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I tried that and will post results tomorrow and see what happens
could just greenify it, worked for me
yukinose said:
could just greenify it, worked for me
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what is that a app?
Go into Map settings>Location settings and turn off Resort grin this device and Enable Location History. This should solve your problem.
I had same problem I solved by searching on google. The trick is to disable and factory reinstall it.
When you go in app manager then map click Disable it will the propose you to install factory version say yes and renable it then boot just in case and Map won't consume the battery.
It worked for me and alot of other people
I don't why it do this some kind of bug in map that is delivered with phone but resting solve it.
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I dont get it at all? the battery life is bad...
Netuser said:
I had same problem I solved by searching on google. The trick is to disable and factory reinstall it.
When you go in app manager then map click Disable it will the propose you to install factory version say yes and renable it then boot just in case and Map won't consume the battery.
It worked for me and alot of other people
I don't why it do this some kind of bug in map that is delivered with phone but resting solve it.
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I just did that, but do I need to update to the latest maps though? I'm guessing No, cuz the latest update has people complaining about the battery drain.
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I like the new feature of ICS that allows you to disable apps. I used it immediately to remove the VZW bloatware that was pre installed (back up assistant).
But I may of taken it a step too far. I disabled the default calculator app ( just happen to like realcalc better). When I did that it screwed up my calendar. All of my events were MIA. Luckily I caught it before I did anything else and couldn't pinpoint the problem. - undisabled the calculator and every thing went back to normal.
So, like it says in the warning use caution when disabling system apps. And hopefully my little boo boo helps some one else out.
Anyone else disable a app and notice any strange or unexpected results???
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I have a question related to your.
I disabled google search, and it disappeared from app list.
If i want to re-enable it, what should i do?
Sayan1987 said:
I have a question related to your.
I disabled google search, and it disappeared from app list.
If i want to re-enable it, what should i do?
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just go back into the manage apps list and re-enable it.
Sayan1987 said:
I have a question related to your.
I disabled google search, and it disappeared from app list.
If i want to re-enable it, what should i do?
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It didn't disappear it is on the bottom
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I disabled Books, Vz backup, and phone (I'm using another dialer). So far no issues.
I also used autostarts to keep a few other apps from starting automatically all the time.
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It didn't disappear it is on the bottom
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Ph didn't notice it was on bottom thank you very much.
And also thanks to psohn, going to try autostarts.
Hey guys, my galaxy nexus has a weird problem. Randomly the talk back feature found in the accessibility settings starts.
I am currently running, he AOKP Maguro milestone 2 ROM. Anyone know how to fix this?
Or if someone could tell me how to remove the feature permanently I wouldn't mind either. I never use it lol. I know there are some tools around and I'll search, bit if anyone can recommend a tool it would be really appreciated.
Thanks guys
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U using Light Flow?
If u are, u may want to read their website...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=21645992
Thank you. And yes I am using lighflow . Really appreciate it.
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just don't allow the web scripts on the accessibility settings and your fine temporary fix for GNs with lightflow app.
snidrx said:
just don't allow the web scripts on the accessibility settings and your fine temporary fix for GNs with lightflow app.
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Tried this on mine - it was already set to not allow web scripts...
I get talk back when I open a book in google books no matter what
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Tried this on mine - it was already set to not allow web scripts...
I get talk back when I open a book in google books no matter what
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are you using a custom rom? will try to test it with mine if the Talk Back feature still turns on by itself. btw i am running ARHD rom.
update: it seems i can't find the google book app on my marketplace.
I've been flashing ROMs for a while but have not been able to figure out how to back up my Google music so o don't lose it on a clean flash.
I'm thinking if I go to /data/data/com.Google.music/files and move it to my SD card that I could flash and move it back afterwards. Can someone confirm this for me?
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As far as I can tell; anything you manually chose to save offline should get restored* when restoring app with data through Titanium. As for the regularly cached after playing, haven't seen a way.
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*Automatically re downloads for offline use. Not quite "restored."
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Yeah, I went 10gb over my 5gb plan because of re-download and not monitoring it close enough.
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Yeah, wish there was a way to set it to download only on WiFi but also force it over mobile if one chose to. At least one option exists, even if it is a pain to manually switch when needed. Here's hoping for such a setting in a future update..
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Whats the difference between clicking a Force mobile sync and Changing the Setting to sync on both anyway ?
Oh come on!
There's a thread about this on Q&A; didn't anybody notice that this thread is in the wrong section?
Also check this thread.
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Oh come on!
There's a thread about this on Q&A; didn't anybody notice that this thread is in the wrong section?
Also check this thread.
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This guy
madd0g said:
Whats the difference between clicking a Force mobile sync and Changing the Setting to sync on both anyway ?
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I meant that you have the ability to have it only download over WiFi so mobile data doesn't get used unexpectedly. Some apps have similar settings but include the ability to "force" the download on mobile. Presently, you can switch the settings on the fly to accomplish this, but it's not ideal. That's all I meant.
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Here, I as well. Have a nice day, sir.
Had my note 10.1 2014 for about 2 weeks. charged like 4 times so battery cycle is not the issue. im at 19% right now and its indicating that play services used up 48% so that means that 34% (71%*48%) was used up by play services. i have sync turned off and most google services turned off (play music,books,videos etc). i am wondering what this drain in battery may be caused by. betterbatterystats shows no apps or google services taking up battery. anyone else experience this issue?
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Had my note 10.1 2014 for about 2 weeks. charged like 4 times so battery cycle is not the issue. im at 19% right now and its indicating that play services used up 48% so that means that 34% (71%*48%) was used up by play services. i have sync turned off and most google services turned off (play music,books,videos etc). i am wondering what this drain in battery may be caused by. betterbatterystats shows no apps or google services taking up battery. anyone else experience this issue?
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definitely, across all my android devices (p605 and nexus 5).
the first thing i do after flashing is converting google play services to user app (either using TIB or uninstalling/reinstalling) and then greenify it. i found that using greenify to hibernate google play services as a system app won't go the full way.
im happy with that workaround, although i find google should fix this. its the same on all devices across all android versions for a couple weeks already. some are affected, some aren't.
Can we freeze google services? What will effect it?
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reubenskelly1992 said:
Can we freeze google services? What will effect it?
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It will only affect automatic updates. You have to open play store to trigger automatic updates, other than that no side effects.
That's good, I always manually update apps any way, I like to know what's changed, so all that battery is used for nothing? Glad I froze it
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Ok Ok had to reactivate google service, a few apps won't open unless it's activated, like Google keep, maps, Groupon , probably a few more
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reubenskelly1992 said:
That's good, I always manually update apps any way, I like to know what's changed, so all that battery is used for nothing? Glad I froze it
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you don't freeze it, use greenify to force hibernation. that way it can be put to sleep when you're not using the device.
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you don't freeze it, use greenify to force hibernation. that way it can be put to sleep when you're not using the device.
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How do I do this on greenify? It's not on my listed apps in the greenify app
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Thanks for the input everyone..and although greenify seems to be a viable option, I'm trying to hold off rooting.. Never know when warranties can come in handy..not trying to pay for replacing parts etc..and battery life seems like the only reason to root so may just have to live with it until a hopeful update rolls out.
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meks007 said:
definitely, across all my android devices (p605 and nexus 5).
the first thing i do after flashing is converting google play services to user app (either using TIB or uninstalling/reinstalling) and then greenify it. i found that using greenify to hibernate google play services as a system app won't go the full way.
im happy with that workaround, although i find google should fix this. its the same on all devices across all android versions for a couple weeks already. some are affected, some aren't.
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The problem lies across all Android devices it's a bug with location services. go to location services and switch it off and your battery life will be restored to normal guaranteed. Google will fix this in their next update
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The problem lies across all Android devices it's a bug with location services. go to location services and switch it off and your battery life will be restored to normal guaranteed. Google will fix this in their next update
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i've got location services disabled on all my devices and play still kills the battery. greenifying it is the only thing that works for me.
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How do I do this on greenify? It's not on my listed apps in the greenify app
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you gotta either use titanium to make it a user app (move from system) or use the donation version of greenify and install xposed framework.
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i've got location services disabled on all my devices and play still kills the battery. greenifying it is the only thing that works for me.
you gotta either use titanium to make it a user app (move from system) or use the donation version of greenify and install xposed framework.
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That's very strange works me and most other people having the same problem. Plenty forums about this just Google would fix it faster
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That's very strange works me and most other people having the same problem. Plenty forums about this just Google would fix it faster
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it must just be a mix of apps or set ups that cause this. even other still have the drain with location services off. i've turned of location history in maps. the only device not affected by this drain is my daughter asus hd7.
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it must just be a mix of apps or set ups that cause this. even other still have the drain with location services off. i've turned of location history in maps. the only device not affected by this drain is my daughter asus hd7.
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I just started getting this battery drain too,... I am not sure if it is coincidental but it seems after I've installed FasterGPS app and set the NTP server to my closest location...
I installed the new Google Search and the new Play Services in the hopes of getting the new always on OK GOOGLE to work, but so far no go. I know it has to be turned on from Googles side, but has anyone have it not work, then start working?
EDIT-I think I figured out how to make it work:
For those who dont have it activated yet, I think I figured out how to turn it on.
Google search>menu>Settings>Voice>OK Google detection>Menu button>Help & Feedback>scroll down and hit Audio History>Touch the plus next to See Your Audio History. At this point you should have to sign in to Google to turn on Audio History. Go back in to settings>voice and make sure Audio History is on.
After I did this the options appeared in OK Google Detection to use the hotword OK GOOGLE from any screen and from lock screen.
MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SEARCH 3.5.15 AND PLAY SERVICES 5.0 FOR THIS TO WORK
There's an Xposed module called Ok Google for 3rd party activities that will allow you to call out Ok Google from the home screens.
stevessvt said:
I installed the new Google Search and the new Play Services in the hopes of getting the new always on OK GOOGLE to work, but so far no go. I know it has to be turned on from Googles side, but has anyone have it not work, then start working?
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Did you go into account -> Google -> search and enable it? Works on my phone.
And you can say OK Google from say Chrome and it will work?
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And you can say OK Google from say Chrome and it will work?
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Yeah, I only enabled it to test and it worked while I was typing the last post. I'm on viper rom btw if that makes a difference.
Wow,... Your in the minority, from what I've read. It hasn't been turned on yet for my account by Google. Search 3.5.15 came out today and I was hoping, but not yet. I still don't have the options yet in my settings.
Have to click the search bar first, but works for me.(in u.s.a. with stock launcher)
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Wow,... Your in the minority, from what I've read. It hasn't been turned on yet for my account by Google. Search 3.5.15 came out today and I was hoping, but not yet. I still don't have the options yet in my settings.
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OK Google works for me, even on the lock screen. The only time it doesn't work is when the phone is asleep.
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Have to click the search bar first, but works for me.(in u.s.a. with stock launcher)
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There's a new Google search that has to be turned on by Google for it to work correctly. But after they do you can just say OK Google, even in a game, and it will work. But Google is slow so far activating it to everyone.
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There's a new Google search that has to be turned on by Google for it to work correctly. But after they do you can just say OK Google, even in a game, and it will work. But Google is slow so far activating it to everyone.
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Now that's cool... I have a habit of turning hotword off from my last phone. Had to do whatever I could to conserve batt life, not having to so much is going to take some getting used to
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mine works.. but i have to click the search bar first.. doesnt work on chrome unless i click on the little microphone
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mine works.. but i have to click the search bar first.. doesnt work on chrome unless i click on the little microphone
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Then it doesn't work as I am explaining it. Once Google turns it on for your account you can just say OK Google, anywhere including the lock screen and screen off while charging, and have it work. No need to touch anything.
Basically just like the Moto X.
I forgot to mention that my search was updated yesterday to 3.5.15, newer than what came out last week with the new always on search, but it still hasnt been turned on by Google for me.
For those who dont have it activated yet, I think I figured out how to turn it on.
Google search>menu>Settings>Voice>OK Google detection>Menu button>Help & Feedback>scroll down and hit Audio History>Touch the plus next to See Your Audio History. At this point you should have to sign in to Google to turn on Audio History. Go back in to settings>voice and make sure Audio History is on.
After I did this the options appeared in OK Google Detection to use the hotword OK GOOGLE from any screen and from lock screen.
MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SEARCH 3.5.15 AND PLAY SERVICES 5.0 FOR THIS TO WORK
I haven't been to these forums in a while (been bogged down with life crap), but I'm glad I came here today! This is the first I'm hearing about this. I've been envious of this feature ever since I read about the Moto X.
The options were there on my HTC One, and it's working. Now I just have to be careful not to talk about anything the NSA might be interested in! Ha ha.
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Under settings if you click on ok Google it now gives settings for ok Google to be a command on any screen as well as the lock screen
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Under settings if you click on ok Google it now gives settings for ok Google to be a command on any screen as well as the lock screen
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Not for everyone, it didn't for me until I did what I described above.
I haven't changed, altered or downloaded anything.
I just checked and it's there on mine...
Edit- Damn xda app won't let me attach photo.
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If you search "Ok Google Everywhere" in the app then the option will appear in voice settings.