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Disabling Apps ? and Caution

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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joshnichols189 said:
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.

Apps won't stay disabled

Anyone having any problems with some apps not staying disabled? I'm having trouble with Google movies and Google books. I disable them and eventually they come back and I see the update in the market for them. I go back in and disable.tjem. I know I could root and delete them but I'm waiting on my pc so I can't yet. Anyone have a solution? Thanks
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I'm having the same problem with those exact same apps.

CapsLockKey said:
I'm having the same problem with those exact same apps.
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At least I know I'm not crazy. I looked this issue up and didn't find a lot but I did find someone say to disable Google partner setup along with the apps. So far since I did that they haven't come back yet but I dont know what Google partner setup is.
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I would also like to know why. I have this same problem with Chat On, but I think it is Samsung related

Get rooted, you can either remove or freeze them.
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Google Settings app

just noticed this; when did it appear!?

Where at? Can you post a screen shot?

I received bunch of updates and see this new Google settings. I believe it is something to do with this: http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/0...n-in-simple-and-secure-minus-the-social-spam/

I'm so thoroughly confused what is even being discussed here. Such vague posts and no specifics..

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IndianSuzuki said:
I received bunch of updates and see this new Google settings. I believe it is something to do with this: http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/0...n-in-simple-and-secure-minus-the-social-spam/
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It is a little worrying that it seems like a Google Settings app just appears without any interaction from me...can't even see which Google app got updated?

It just appeared on my device too...

It has here as well, how very odd!
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Ok, after some brief digging around. It appears it is part of Google Play Services.. Which before no one was entirely sure what it was used for, it appears we now have an idea.. To use as a gateway for Google to install their loot on your device at will.
That app is the only one I have open.. As you see, Google Play Services is responsible for it.

styckx said:
Ok, after some brief digging around. It appears it is part of Google Play Services.. Which before no one was entirely sure what it was used for, it appears we now have an idea.. To use as a gateway for Google to install their loot on your device at will.
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There was zero notification either!
Seems to have a lot of perms too.
Yup, if you hold and drag to App Info it shows as Google Play Services.

The strange part of it is.. I have my Nexus 10 sitting right in front of me and that app doesn't exist and I have no updates.

I was wondering why my internet connection lagged so bad to the point where I couldn't do anything.. Then this settings app showed up.

Have not got it. Is it only those with G+ who have received it?
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Just got it today on my GNEX - I couldn't figure out where it came from.

You guys on stock rom?
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Kick-Ass Joe said:
You guys on stock rom?
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I am. Also have G +.

Kick-Ass Joe said:
You guys on stock rom?
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Nope... Sitting on CM 10.1

I'm on PA 3.10 and I just got this.
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This explains all the google wake locks I have been getting over the past few days. They have been doing this in pieces. I went in and froze the play services and the locks are gone for now.

nothing yet... maybe i have a black google+...?
who knows...i ll be wait...!!

[Q] Why is google map taking up so much battery?

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

phillyman said:
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

av911 said:
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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play services eating battery

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?

sameer1807 said:
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.

madsquabbles said:
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

Sayid_Jarah said:
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.

madsquabbles said:
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

Sayid_Jarah said:
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.

madsquabbles said:
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...