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[Q] major battery issues

Hi,
I've had my galaxy for about 3 weeks and I've been dealing with horrible battery issues. I can charge it to 100% and go to sleep and wake upbto fund its almost dead...I'm in a good coverage area and I dint have any apps installed except tapatalk.
I first noticed it when I flashed paranoid..and the after that it has just been crappy ..I Odin back to stock and did the ota update and I still have bad battery life
Here is the things that I've done to my phone..
Installed juice defender
Stopped all sync
Screen brightness is all the way down..but this don't matter cause the screen isn't even on
Turning off mobile data and WiFi
I have noticed that if I don't have a SIM card in then the battery last a lot longer but not all that great
I have attached so screenshots to maybe help y'all figure out something I'm not seeing
Have others had this problem ..if so what did you do?
Should i take it back to AT&T and tell em fix it,, I bought used but I have the box and all that
Bad battery?

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5-6 hrs seems way off even with stock ... I would return it. Or you can root it, install CM10 & ktoonez and see how much better the battery is ...

bobby260 said:
5-6 hrs seems way off even with stock ... I would return it. Or you can root it, install CM10 & ktoonez and see how much better the battery is ...
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Lucky for me Samsung is goin to.look at it tomorrow..I have a repair center about ten mins away from me...
Had to argue with the.guy.at Samsung for a while to get him to accept it but hopefully they'll fix it
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I have a us att gs3 had it for a month and I had massive battery issues I mean I could go to sleep at 100% and wake up at 15% after a battery pull and nothing running I tried everything and I mean everything. A guy at work has a tmobile with 0 problems. A verizon guy has problems. After seeing a million people on line complaining I decided returning it for another was a 50-50 crapshoot and to just root and rom it. Right decision im running a jellybean leak called pistol by this guy drew. WOW works amazing. My battery can last me two days now depending on use. Its not a perfect software it as all custom roms has quirks but once the samsung official jellybean comes out I think the phones will be perfect
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dippo6 said:
I have a us att gs3 had it for a month and I had massive battery issues I mean I could go to sleep at 100% and wake up at 15% after a battery pull and nothing running I tried everything and I mean everything. A guy at work has a tmobile with 0 problems. A verizon guy has problems. After seeing a million people on line complaining I decided returning it for another was a 50-50 crapshoot and to just root and rom it. Right decision im running a jellybean leak called pistol by this guy drew. WOW works amazing. My battery can last me two days now depending on use. Its not a perfect software it as all custom roms has quirks but once the samsung official jellybean comes out I think the phones will be perfect
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Did you ever find out what was causing the drain? And the Rom your on now is it for the att s3? Cause I've tried two roms and both did the same exact thing
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after 6 years of annually upgrading iphones i switched to the GS3
and i swear the it's so inferior when it comes to battery charging....

whip_it said:
after 6 years of annually upgrading iphones i switched to the GS3
and i swear the it's so inferior when it comes to battery charging....
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Iv owned only 2 iPhones and they both sucked lol
I can't get away from android
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Should I upfrade to 4.1.2 ?

Hey guys I just got the notidication for 4.1.2 and wa wondering should I update ? Did you guys notice and problems ? Is battery life worse ? Or do you guys reccomend the update ? Is it rootable as well ? Thanks
So far im in love
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yes upgrade well worth it not sure about battery drain right now I have 1 day 20hrs 16% and 4hrs 40min screen time so yeah , with root all I did was get mobile odin , works like a charm.
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I would recommend to wait unless you want your phones battery to drain so quick . Not many new features if you ask me I would wait ...
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I wanted it for the capability to change the toggles in the notification bar and I wasn't ready to root just yet
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Im new to owning a Note 2, had it 24 hrs then did the update, now on my 2nd day with the update and i am happy with my battery life. No bugs for me either.

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Even the Droid 4 just recently got the update to 4.1.2, so for goodness sake please update your Note 2 already!

Not if your upfrade.. j/k

It does drain more battery. Slowed my speeds as well.

kharizma said:
It does drain more battery. Slowed my speeds as well.
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No it doesn't.
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Since I updated I've gone super slow speeds but my battery has stayed the same.
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pierrekid said:
No it doesn't.
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it does.... theres some sort of bug with the Kernel if not done right or something. I didn't use my tmobile note 2 too much before the update (since i was still on Sprint at the time) but when i did start using it, battery life was good, i then upgraded, and with VERY minimal use, everything ato turned off, and being aware of when i had bads signal so i can switch to just wifi, it would last just as long as my gf's Nexus 4.... BUT i wiped EVERYTHING in recovery (Data, System, cache, etc.) did a clean install, and it works MUCH better

Mine seems to be doing well after the update.
same data speeds at my office as prior to the update.
Question to the people who have battery life issues. Do you power cycle your phone?
I got in the habit of power cycling my previous android devices some time ago. Usually in the morning when i first get up ill power cycle it, then while im getting ready for work it has time to settle down. (refering to the media sync bug that was on my GS2 and GS3) Yesterday i forgot to power cycle my note 2 and i noticed that i did have higher then normal battery drain. But that was on day 2. The day before, which was after a power cycle it was just fine. Next day with no power cycle coming off over night charge it drained a lot faster throughout the day. I power cycled this morning and going to see if its back to normal good battery life by the end of today.
So my question is, do the people who are NOT having an issue with battery life power cycle once every 24 hours?
Do the people who ARE having battery issues NOT power cycling and are on say, day 2, 3, 4 or longer since a power cycle?

IAmSixNine said:
Mine seems to be doing well after the update.
same data speeds at my office as prior to the update.
Question to the people who have battery life issues. Do you power cycle your phone?
I got in the habit of power cycling my previous android devices some time ago. Usually in the morning when i first get up ill power cycle it, then while im getting ready for work it has time to settle down. (refering to the media sync bug that was on my GS2 and GS3) Yesterday i forgot to power cycle my note 2 and i noticed that i did have higher then normal battery drain. But that was on day 2. The day before, which was after a power cycle it was just fine. Next day with no power cycle coming off over night charge it drained a lot faster throughout the day. I power cycled this morning and going to see if its back to normal good battery life by the end of today.
So my question is, do the people who are NOT having an issue with battery life power cycle once every 24 hours?
Do the people who ARE having battery issues NOT power cycling and are on say, day 2, 3, 4 or longer since a power cycle?
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Power Cycling as in just turning off and on after a few minutes? I did do that, not sure about others. I also treated it as a whole new ROM in regards to battery and stats taking time to "settle", but the battery was still bad until i did the absolute clean install

Correct, i power off my phone, leave it off anywhere from a minute to five or ten minutes.
usually i wake up, power off phone, brush teeth and put in contacts, turn on phone, take a shower and get ready for work, pull phone off charger right before i walk out the door.
I did notice worse battery yesterday. I also had a lot less usage yesterday then i did the previous few days and weekend. the only thing i did different was use the phone less and forget to power cycle it.

IAmSixNine said:
Correct, i power off my phone, leave it off anywhere from a minute to five or ten minutes.
usually i wake up, power off phone, brush teeth and put in contacts, turn on phone, take a shower and get ready for work, pull phone off charger right before i walk out the door.
I did notice worse battery yesterday. I also had a lot less usage yesterday then i did the previous few days and weekend. the only thing i did different was use the phone less and forget to power cycle it.
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yeah i have a habit of doing that everyday, if not every other day. either way though, you shouldn't have to do this lol

Haven't had any issues with the update. Speeds are great, no lag all. Nothing is wrong. The people who seem to have problems were either rooted before the update or tried flashing the update manually via a downloaded package either here on xda or somewhere online. My note is still perfect!
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Lol sorry
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[Q] Battery Depleting Quickly

I have had my Note 8 for a couple of months and just recently I have been having battery problems. I restored the Note 8 to factory settings (just to be sure) and am still having the same problem.
It seems that when I watch videos or play any games the battery depletes extremely quickly e.g Its 80%, I start to play the game and within 3-5 minutes the battery is 30%. I play again and its 5% and the screen dims (which is also a pain in the ....) I realise that Games and Apps use a lot of power but surely not this much.
I have looked around for battery calibration instructions and apps but are a bit dubious to try them as I have read that you can deplete the battery totally and the device then wont charge.
Just wondered if anybody else has had the same problem.
Thanks.

My note has a great battery life. For this situation I would look in the battery menu for any apps not closing correctly thus sucking battery. Remember to dis activate GPS, Bluetooth and data when not using them. Check the screen brightness is 50% or less. Automatic brightness should be fine also.
here's a lot of info related to batteries. I'm sure you will find it usefull
http://batteryuniversity.com/

Don't waste time with calibration. Sounds like the battery ifs failing or dying, either way it's bad.
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I usually have Bluetooth and GPS turned off and have the screen on Auto Brightness. I also restored to factory and the problem still persists.
One strange thing is that when I charge it from 10% it takes about 50 minutes to get to 100%. I thought that was a bit quick. The battery must be reporting the wrong charge to the OS. I wish they had user replaceable batteries in this thing although its probably not practical.
I will give Samsung a call. Cannot beleive it has happened now as I am off on holiday soon to the US and wanted to use it there.
Thanks.

chas0001 said:
I usually have Bluetooth and GPS turned off and have the screen on Auto Brightness. I also restored to factory and the problem still persists.
One strange thing is that when I charge it from 10% it takes about 50 minutes to get to 100%. I thought that was a bit quick. The battery must be reporting the wrong charge to the OS. I wish they had user replaceable batteries in this thing although its probably not practical.
I will give Samsung a call. Cannot beleive it has happened now as I am off on holiday soon to the US and wanted to use it there.
Thanks.
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Hi, I've had the same issue. I sent the device for service under warranty and they could not find a fault. They only reflashed the firmware.
Its been working fine since I got it back. I updated to 4.2.2 and its working just fine.
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batttery draining extremely fast
JCUK89 said:
Hi, I've had the same issue. I sent the device for service under warranty and they could not find a fault. They only reflashed the firmware.
Its been working fine since I got it back. I updated to 4.2.2 and its working just fine.
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same with me chas0001, and JCUK89, my situation is actually identical to chas0001, but my device is like a mth old now, i received it on august 5th 2013,
so its basically been used for jus over a mth now. and i barely use it, maybe 3 hrs a day, most days less than 1 hr, constant use.
i dont kno, can anyone help. on xda developers. ??

I called Amazon.co.uk (where I bought it from) and they agreed to replace it for me. Its was definitely faulty and unusable. I kept reading about people with the similar problems and so eventually decided to not get a replacement but a refund.
Its a shame really. I really liked the device but I need something more reliable. I also don't care for Samsung with their constantly delayed OS updates. 4.1.2 for a 'flagship' device. Surely if they get rid of that Touchwiz crap they can release timely updates. You never know even my Note 2 may get an OS update this year!
Just went out and bought a Nexus 7 (2013). NOW...what to do with those 5 Galaxy Note 8 cases

jramna1 said:
same with me chas0001, and JCUK89, my situation is actually identical to chas0001, but my device is like a mth old now, i received it on august 5th 2013,
so its basically been used for jus over a mth now. and i barely use it, maybe 3 hrs a day, most days less than 1 hr, constant use.
i dont kno, can anyone help. on xda developers. ??
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I would see of you can get it exchanged (assuming you still want to keep the device).

Thinking of getting a Note 2

Hey everyone,i
Im thinking of getting a Note 2 (coming from a S3) in the next couple of days. Im thinking this is going to be a great device as I have a Note 8 tablet and love the flexibility I have when using it for work or school. For those that still have the Note 2, do you still think its a great phone to have? Do you think that its still a good phone to get?
Some background information. Im looking to use the Spen to take notes in meetings, class and impromptu situations. I use One Note and Evernote, so it would be good to have my notes sync, and im looking for a phone that has better battery life. My current S3 is have a good day if it last more then 5 hours (usually little under 2 hours of screen time), and I heard that the battery on this phone is great. I have several emails/apps sync due to work so im sure is helping to drain my battery, but am hoping the Note 2 will be able to handle it. Im not looking for a magical battery, but if it can last at least while im at work (will be thrilled if it lasts 12 hours)..
Any advice is greatly appreciated.

Sounds like it will meet your requirements. Im getting at least twice the battery life you get with your s3. The spen is cool, I rarely use it. My note 2 is about to go up for sale. Im getting a g2 or nexus5. Pm me if interested.
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I recently upgraded to the Note 2 from a Galaxy Nexus and am Loving this phone. I've used it for a couple of weeks now and have not encountered anything to change my opinion. My setup consists of the stock 4.1.2 Touchwiz rom w/Nova Launcher & LMT, stock battery, and an Imak Cowboy textured case.
Coming from the GN, I am well aware of life with a crappy battery. The stock 3100 mAh battery in my Note provides at least 6hrs of screen on time on a bad day and nearly 9hrs on a good day (strong signal and available wifi). I can typically wring out 8hrs of screen time and 16hrs total time from this 1yo battery and stock rom (unofficial 4.3 seemed slightly less efficient).
What I love most about this phone is that it's nearly perfect out of the box. There is zero lag, no matter what or how many apps I have open, the battery life is phenomenal, and the screen looks great and is the perfect size for me. I only recently flashed a 4.3 rom (Slim Bean) because I am so accustomed to running the latest, most feature packed roms on my previous nexus devices...went back to the stock 4.1.2 rom after only one day because I missed some of its features.
I was hesitant to get the Note 2 because I used nexus devices since the Nexus S and was concerned about bloatware and lack of support or custom roms. Ended up making the jump and then found out that I don't need any of the mods that I found essential for the Nexii (Nexuses?). With you coming from the S3, I think this is a no-brainer; the Note 2 is similar but bigger and far better. Also, used Note 2 prices are coming down on Swappa and Craigslist. Ebay prices are still high, but I think this is still a better bargain than the Note 3 at its current price.
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Thanks Braneless! Thats what I am hoping for. I finally found one on Swappa that I bought and should be getting it in a couple of days. Im really hoping the battery does last as none of my previous phones got great battery life no matter what I did compared to others (Roms, kernels, tweaks, etc).
Im optimistic that it will work out, thanks again.

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elosogrande7076 said:
Thanks Braneless! Thats what I am hoping for. I finally found one on Swappa that I bought and should be getting it in a couple of days. Im really hoping the battery does last as none of my previous phones got great battery life no matter what I did compared to others (Roms, kernels, tweaks, etc).
Im optimistic that it will work out, thanks again.
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Since battery is one of your concerns I just want to throw in there since it's a used Note that it might be due to a bad battery. I have my Note since Dec and my battery does not last as long as it once did. I still get good usage out of it tho. Went from 5-6 screen on time with 3g/4g or 8 with wifi to 4 on 3g/4g and about 5 1/2-6 on wifi. It also drains faster while on idle but still outlasts my other phones (EVO LTE & GS3).
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RayTrue04 said:
Since battery is one of your concerns I just want to throw in there since it's a used Note that it might be due to a bad battery. I have my Note since Dec and my battery does not last as long as it once did. I still get good usage out of it tho. Went from 5-6 screen on time with 3g/4g or 8 with wifi to 4 on 3g/4g and about 5 1/2-6 on wifi. It also drains faster while on idle but still outlasts my other phones (EVO LTE & GS3).
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Thanks Ray....the one I got from Swappa had 2 Anker batteries and I after adding my programs and various accounts/syncs i got around 7 hours of usage and 3.5 screen time. This was completely stock, so i am going to test a custom kernel then possibly some custom roms and go from there

elosogrande7076 said:
Thanks Ray....the one I got from Swappa had 2 Anker batteries and I after adding my programs and various accounts/syncs i got around 7 hours of usage and 3.5 screen time. This was completely stock, so i am going to test a custom kernel then possibly some custom roms and go from there
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Oh you're good to go! Lol. Enjoy your Note buddy! I'm still lovin mine and skipping on the 3 till the note 4 comes
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Oh you're good to go! Lol. Enjoy your Note buddy! I'm still lovin mine and skipping on the 3 till the note 4 comes
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Thanks! Im going to play around with it but im still eyeing the Note 3. With my thinking of leaving sprint by next Summer, I might stick with the Note 2 or move to the Note 3 (thanks to Swappa) until I make my decision next year.

Voice Calls draining excessive battery

Off late my Gnex is draining a lot of battery while making calls. a 15-16 mins call is draining the battery by 4-5% atleast. Overall I'm getting screen time of around 3.5 - 4 hours on my stock, rooted Gnex when I am making only a few calls. I'm using the stock dialer.
Can anyone please help me out?

kaushikd said:
Off late my Gnex is draining a lot of battery while making calls. a 15-16 mins call is draining the battery by 4-5% atleast. Overall I'm getting screen time of around 3.5 - 4 hours on my stock, rooted Gnex when I am making only a few calls. I'm using the stock dialer.
Can anyone please help me out?
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Geez mate, I gotta tell ya.. That seems like reasonable screen time and talk drain to me. How old is this device, and especially, how old is the battery?

Stupendousman2012 said:
Geez mate, I gotta tell ya.. That seems like reasonable screen time and talk drain to me. How old is this device, and especially, how old is the battery?
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It wasn't like that earlier. I have no issues with screen time, only a call is draining the battery much faster than it used to do. The battery and phone both are almost 1.5 years old.
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After 1.5 years, your battery is still providing about 6.6 hours of talk time out of approx 8hrs when brand new, assuming you're on 3G.
I would estimate this to be about what you can expect after that amount of time, give or take.
I wonder if a new battery would solve the issue?
What was your average drain previously?

Stupendousman2012 said:
After 1.5 years, your battery is still providing about 6.6 hours of talk time out of approx 8hrs when brand new, assuming you're on 3G.
I would estimate this to be about what you can expect after that amount of time, give or take.
I wonder if a new battery would solve the issue?
What was your average drain previously?
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I'm always on 2g network. I can understand the battery is getting old. I was wondering if I reflash ta radio, will it help? Earlier I used to a get around 8-8.5 hrs of talktime.
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I'm always on 2g network. I can understand the battery is getting old. I was wondering if I reflash ta radio, will it help? Earlier I used to a get around 8-8.5 hrs of talktime.
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Try with the radio or do a factory reset