After having terrible battery drain with the newest update, I tried everything to fix it.
Here's what worked for me.
1. Clear the cache through recovery and reboot.
2. Disable consistent WiFi scanning and unneeded location services.
3. Disable security and bug reporting.
Step three was the most useful for me. I now have 4-5 hours of SOT like I did pre-update.
They're located in settings-about device and settings - security.
Disabling these will stop any diagnostic logging from being sent to Google and Samsung. I initially though this was the issue when my Android System battery use was through the roof and "Silent Logging Service" was on top of the list.
silentecho13 said:
After having terrible battery drain with the newest update, I tried everything to fix it.
Here's what worked for me.
1. Clear the cache through recovery and reboot.
2. Disable consistent WiFi scanning and unneeded location services.
3. Disable security and bug reporting.
Step three was the most useful for me. I now have 4-5 hours of SOT like I did pre-update.
They're located in settings-about device and settings - security.
Disabling these will stop any diagnostic logging from being sent to Google and Samsung. I initially though this was the issue when my Android System battery use was through the roof and "Silent Logging Service" was on top of the list.
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What's the consistent WiFi scanning and how do you disable that?
lebertian said:
What's the consistent WiFi scanning and how do you disable that?
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If you go to settings-wifi and click the three dot menu, you'll find "advanced". Disable "always allow scanning".
silentecho13 said:
If you go to settings-wifi and click the three dot menu, you'll find "advanced". Disable "always allow scanning".
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Ah ok, good tip thanks!
lebertian said:
Ah ok, good tip thanks!
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Good luck!
How do you boot into recovery?
Oz. said:
How do you boot into recovery?
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After tuning off your phone, hold VOL UP + HOME + PWR Button.
I have also found that disabling the unified dameon app and not using the Samsung weather widget drastically improves my battery.
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Thank you guys
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I have also found that disabling the unified dameon app and not using the Samsung weather widget drastically improves my battery.
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What's the unified daemon app do?
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asjshenry said:
I have also found that disabling the unified dameon app and not using the Samsung weather widget drastically improves my battery.
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In my data usage, the unified daemon has only used 20kb or so. Is this app responsible for something else?
It is used with location reporting. The Samsung weather widget will not work if the unified dameon is disabled. Other weather widgets and location reporting will still work though.
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asjshenry said:
I have also found that disabling the unified dameon app and not using the Samsung weather widget drastically improves my battery.
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Where do you disable that at? I see in other threads with people with rootable N4s are freezing it through. TB but where do we disable at?
Settings - > Applications - > then swipe right to All. Then the list is alphabetical
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Settings - > Applications - > then swipe right to All. Then the list is alphabetical
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Nice. Thanks. Got it disabled and will test to see if it makes a difference in the battery life.
#3 makes sense because it's likely pinging the database all day long even when in poor reception areas so it burns battery
#2 is a decent idea but I bet that was enabled before the update when you had excellent battery
tee00max said:
Nice. Thanks. Got it disabled and will test to see if it makes a difference in the battery life.
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Remember to give it a few days to really see a difference.
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Remember to give it a few days to really see a difference.
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O yeah for sure. Will report back.
I think the culprit is actually the enhanced 4G LTE services. Once I turned that off, my battery started to resemble what it used to be before the update. If you go to settings -> data usage -> mobile data -> uncheck 4G LTE services.
Been having horrible battery after update, trying all of the following and will report back:
- Disable Enhanced 4G LTE
- Clear the cache through recovery and reboot.
- Disable consistent WiFi scanning and unneeded location services.
- Disable security and bug reporting.
Will update soon!
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Recently I have been having something, I am not sure what drain lots of battery with leaving no trace that I can see for wakelocking... but it IS keeping my phone awake.
Also I don't even use maps and it eats up a ton of battery wth.
Set your wifi to turn off when your screen is off.
WiFi settings > menu button> advanced> keep wifi on > never
That should help some.
Also, what is your screen on time?
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d3athsd00r said:
Set your wifi to turn off when your screen is off.
WiFi settings > menu button> advanced> keep wifi on > never
That should help some.
Also, what is your screen on time?
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Screen on time is pretty low, switched it to keep wifi > only if plugged in.. so at night it saves data.
Randomacts said:
Screen on time is pretty low, switched it to keep wifi > only if plugged in.. so at night it saves data.
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That should work too. The only other way to figure out what is taking all your battery is to scour Better battery stats for rogue wake locks and such. I un installed all my user apps and am reinstalling as I use them so that I don't have a ton of extra stuff running in the background eating all my battery.
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The thing is nothing is showing up in the better battery stats app.
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Here are more stats.
Also for note: I am on LTE because I am at school.. some of the building have really bad connection/ 1 or 2 bars LTE.
If I knew how to turn off LTE I probably would...
Also why is maps so high I don't use it.
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Here are more stats.
Also for note: I am on LTE because I am at school.. some of the building have really bad connection/ 1 or 2 bars LTE.
If I knew how to turn off LTE I probably would...
Also why is maps so high I don't use it.
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I find LTE chews up battery. To turn it off should be settings/more settings/ mobile networks/ network mode. And then choose the one under LTE. Saves lots of battery. Also might want to disabled GPS. I looks like it is on according to pics.
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rail205 said:
I find LTE chews up battery. To turn it off should be settings/more settings/ mobile networks/ network mode. And then choose the one under LTE. Saves lots of battery. Also might want to disabled GPS. I looks like it is on according to pics.
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I want to know what is turning on GPS...
Also I don't see that option to turn off LTE.
Idk if maps has been fixed their problem yet but the latest version of maps has a flaw that keeps it on. Go into the app into and in install the update and see if that helps.
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drock212 said:
Idk if maps has been fixed their problem yet but the latest version of maps has a flaw that keeps it on. Go into the app into and in install the update and see if that helps.
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I have auto updates enabled.. it is up to date.
Randomacts said:
I have auto updates enabled.. it is up to date.
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Uninstall the update. The new version keeps phone awake. Uninstall it and uncheck the box in Google play to update maps.
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My maps has been doing the same thing. Is horrid. Even disabled all latitude settings, gps etc. Still massive wake ups.
Is there a link to a previous non horrid maps app?
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drock212 said:
Uninstall the update. The new version keeps phone awake. Uninstall it and uncheck the box in Google play to update maps.
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How do I uninstall the update? I only have the option to uninstall.
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How do I uninstall the update? I only have the option to uninstall.
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In your app drawer tap and hold maps then drag it down to info. There should be an option to Uninstall update.
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d3athsd00r said:
Set your wifi to turn off when your screen is off.
WiFi settings > menu button> advanced> keep wifi on > never
That should help some.
Also, what is your screen on time?
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That will drain battery quicker; WiFi is more energy efficient than lte.
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theROMinator said:
That will drain battery quicker; WiFi is more energy efficient than lte.
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I noticed that and quickly switched back to how it was lol.. but seriously how do I fix the google maps issue?
Randomacts said:
I noticed that and quickly switched back to how it was lol.. but seriously how do I fix the google maps issue?
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Only fix is to downgrade. Or wait for Google to patch with an update.
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Do you have latitude enabled? That might be the reason
Had the latest gmaps I just downgraded to factory and I will see how it goes.
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I uninstalled the gmaps updates and the resaults are good. I didn't thing the change would be this big haha. Google needs to fix the issue.
Edit: By the way is there a way to fix cell standby?
FYI, for the 3rd update in a row Sprint enables Connection Optimizer by default. It is a HUGE battery drainer in the past, and maybe even more so in the JB release. Remember to go into..
Settings --> More Settings --> Mobile Networks --> Connections Optimizer
and uncheck.
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FYI, for the 3rd update in a row Sprint enables Connection Optimizer by default. It is a HUGE battery drainer in the past, and maybe even more so in the JB release. Remember to go into..
Settings --> More Settings --> Mobile Networks --> Connections Optimizer
and uncheck.
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But does it stick as disabled when you disable it? I had that problem in LI3 and I ended up freezing it with Titanium Backup.
You have to go to /system/app and delete or rename Connection Manager.apk.
Even if you disable it. It will be turned on again.
That's the Sprint "don't use your unlimited data"
That sh** is all day long scanning for Wi-Fi.
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I haven't had the issue of it turning back on. Once unchecked it no longer shows up as a battery hog and no longer turns in my Wi-Fi
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I haven't had the issue of it turning back on. Once unchecked it no longer shows up as a battery hog and no longer turns in my Wi-Fi
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Same here. But true it is sprint trying to cheat us from getting internet off 3g. That's why to get back I leave Pandora on all night almost every day. Lol talk about data usage.
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I just froze it usint titanium backup it still shows up in settings→more setteings→mobile networks but u cant press it.
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timer1 said:
I just froze it usint titanium backup it still shows up in settings→more setteings→mobile networks but u cant press it.
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Same here.
It is causing hell on my phone today. Keeps flipping out and flapping my WiFi connection. Just checked it in Better Battery Stats...yep, this is the third worst offender behind screen and media services. And Sprint pushed out a buggy update that won't let people turn it off...
With this and their incredibly stupid removal of Internet Calling, I can see LJ7 being pulled or a fast update being pushed out ASAP.
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I find this quite interesting... I get great life leaving it on... I have disabled many other things and restricted my background data but not this... interesting indeed
Oh here is a picture of what I get with it on... ill do some tests in the coming days to verify which setting is better
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Mutiny32 said:
It is causing hell on my phone today. Keeps flipping out and flapping my WiFi connection. Just checked it in Better Battery Stats...yep, this is the third worst offender behind screen and media services. And Sprint pushed out a buggy update that won't let people turn it off...
With this and their incredibly stupid removal of Internet Calling, I can see LJ7 being pulled or a fast update being pushed out ASAP.
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Did you try freezing it?
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Is there any time frame when we can expect a fix on these two items?
These two fixed would make CM10 satisfactory for me.
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Altaman said:
Is there any time frame when we can expect a fix on these two items?
These two fixed would make CM10 satisfactory for me.
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time frame? what time frame lol? but seriously, im on cm10 and gps works, it takes about 30 seconds to get a lock, but i can deal with that. i also dont have any battery issues, i even uninstalled juice defender. which cm are u on? im on dec 07 nightly, and all seems well. the only thing that seems to be missing is gallery settings
I am using 08 and battery js not good at all and maps can not pickup location.
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Altaman said:
I am using 08 and battery js not good at all and maps can not pickup location.
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try flashing dec 07 nightly see if that helps with the battery.
when i flashed cm10 i had the same problem with gps. go to settings - location access- and make sure its on, gps satellites and wifi/mobile network are checked . GPS source should be "use internal GPS". after that stay in settings and go to accounts- google-location settings- "let Google apps access your location" set to on. i hope this helps
CM10 12/5 >> gps gives big range for location, never locks
CM10 doesn't show gps icon, right..?
Battery is user dependent. We all use our phones differently. Battery might be good for me but poor for you.
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MoeisHere said:
go to settings - location access- and make sure its on, gps satellites and wifi/mobile network are checked . GPS source should be "use internal GPS". after that stay in settings and go to accounts- google-location settings- "let Google apps access your location" set to on. i hope this helps
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Works perfectly, thanks so much for your help.
Altaman
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i386W7 said:
CM10 12/5 >> gps gives big range for location, never locks
CM10 doesn't show gps icon, right..?
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yes it does. if ur not getting the icon u most likely arent getting a lock
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MoeisHere said:
yes it does. if ur not getting the icon u most likely arent getting a lock
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Is there a way to fix it without flashing stock rom?._.
i386W7 said:
Is there a way to fix it without flashing stock rom?._.
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first u need to see if ur getting any kind of lock. open navigation app and search for a place. if its stuck on "searching for gps" ur not getting a lock.
try this:
go to settings - location access- and make sure its on, gps satellites and wifi/mobile network are checked . GPS source should be "use internal GPS". after that stay in settings and go to accounts- google-location settings- "let Google apps access your location" set to on. i hope this helps
you could try the steps in the sticky of this thread. if that doesnt work then resort to stock and get it fixed. it's a relatively quick process with mobile odin and everroot.
is it part of the android process or something? i see bluetooth but wifi is nonextistant, in cyanogenmod i see wifi but no bluetooth...
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is it part of the android process or something? i see bluetooth but wifi is nonextistant, in cyanogenmod i see wifi but no bluetooth...
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maybe our phone combines the two, do you guys see differant ones?
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maybe our phone combines the two, do you guys see differant ones?
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I use battery widget pro and it reports WiFi on stock I went ahead and checked it in settings and sure enough it doesn't so it must just be software as clearly the data is there.
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Swetnes said:
I use battery widget pro and it reports WiFi on stock I went ahead and checked it in settings and sure enough it doesn't so it must just be software as clearly the data is there.
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i got battery widget non pro and it shows battery use pie chart but doesn't show wi-fi, is the menu you are talking about a pro feature?
is this the right app?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...GVyc29uYWwuamhqZW9uZy5hcHAuYmF0dGVyeWxpdGUiXQ..
nevermind, i decided since an app can do it i just looked for other apps and found one called battery stats plus that does the job.
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i got battery widget non pro and it shows battery use pie chart but doesn't show wi-fi, is the menu you are talking about a pro feature?
is this the right app?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...GVyc29uYWwuamhqZW9uZy5hcHAuYmF0dGVyeWxpdGUiXQ..
nevermind, i decided since an app can do it i just looked for other apps and found one called battery stats plus that does the job.
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Sorry battery monitor widget pro
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ccc71.bmw.pro
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This mobile data limit exceeded thing won't get off my phone. I have all my alerts off and everything.
Chadly said:
This mobile data limit exceeded thing won't get off my phone. I have all my alerts off and everything.
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Under "reset data usage" will setting it to today's date clear it out for you?
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brholt6 said:
Under "reset data usage" will setting it to today's date clear it out for you?
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Nope this is lame..
I remember it reset like right after my cycle ended and I paid my bill but it came back a couple weeks later.
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Go to settings - apps - all tab , and select data usage. Force stop, and clear cache and data. Reboot and see if that fixes it.
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Go to settings - apps - all tab , and select data usage. Force stop, and clear cache and data. Reboot and see if that fixes it.
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Nope, didn't work. I remembered to reboot too. Any other ideas?
Chadly said:
Nope, didn't work. I remembered to reboot too. Any other ideas?
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Have you tried checking the limit mobile data and alert me about boxes, and then use the slider on the graph to set the limits to something unreachable?
What rom are you on? Stock or Custom and if custom which one? I notice your dock bar and app folders are different but that doesn't tell me much.
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Have you tried checking the limit mobile data and alert me about boxes, and then use the slider on the graph to set the limits to something unreachable?
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Yup and that doesn't do anything either. The only time it went away was when my monthly cycle ended then it went away but then came back. I read online about quiet a few other people having this issue on 4.3
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What rom are you on? Stock or Custom and if custom which one? I notice your dock bar and app folders are different but that doesn't tell me much.
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Not rooted or anything like that. Stock running Nova launcher prime.
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Not rooted or anything like that. Stock running Nova launcher prime.
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I would back up sd card. Then do a factory reset. Something is buggy. You could also just wait for kit Kat and see if it fixes it. Should be this week hopefully for the update.