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May be shooting in the dark here, but does anyone know if there is an app available that monitors your 3gp mobile internet usage. i.e Shows your internet usage(MB) that has been used over 3gp, not what you have used over wireless.
Thanks
I use Data Counter Widget, allows me to set it to show monthly statistics too from a set start point each month, so when your bill is paid & allowances are reset
Counts Wifi and 3g/GPRS/Cell data
PaulW21781 said:
I use Data Counter Widget, allows me to set it to show monthly statistics too from a set start point each month, so when your bill is paid & allowances are reset
Counts Wifi and 3g/GPRS/Cell data
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Sounds perfect, cheers!
PaulW21781 said:
I use Data Counter Widget, allows me to set it to show monthly statistics too from a set start point each month, so when your bill is paid & allowances are reset
Counts Wifi and 3g/GPRS/Cell data
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I used to use this too, until I discovered it stopped my phone from sleeping.
Moved onto 3G Watchdog which is pretty decent.
I can vouch for 3G Watchdog as well.
+1 for watchdog
can it distinguish between two sims?
i am having a dualsim adapter. and i only care for one of them.
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I used to use this too, until I discovered it stopped my phone from sleeping.
Moved onto 3G Watchdog which is pretty decent.
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Can't say I've had the issue with the phone stopping sleeping, everything works perfectly!
try 'call meter ng'. monitors data as well as calls and messages. advantage with 3gwatchdog is the home screen widget, but both are equally accurate.
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Can't say I've had the issue with the phone stopping sleeping, everything works perfectly!
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Easy to check, dial *#*#4636#*#* and go into Battery history.
My running figure was at 100%, and looking in the Partial wake usage menu showed DCW to the be culprit
PaulW21781 said:
I use Data Counter Widget, allows me to set it to show monthly statistics too from a set start point each month, so when your bill is paid & allowances are reset
Counts Wifi and 3g/GPRS/Cell data
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I use this, and have had no issues with it sleeping properly.
Rusty! said:
Easy to check, dial *#*#4636#*#* and go into Battery history.
My running figure was at 100%, and looking in the Partial wake usage menu showed DCW to the be culprit
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I did what you said and see no Data counter widget. They just update a new version 4 days ago, maybe it's fixed?
Perhaps... hope so, as I kinda liked it, other than the battery drain
same, i like how it auto reset itself every month.
3G Watchdog does that too, and even predicts how much you will use upto a given point (in my case, the billing date)
3G Watchdog for me
Can you de-activate "3G Watchdog" ?
I plan to use it only when roaming.
Thanks for the advice chaps, ill give the 3g watchdog a go.
gogol said:
Can you de-activate "3G Watchdog" ?
I plan to use it only when roaming.
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You can hide the notification icon, and not use the widget but that's about it.
Rusty! said:
Easy to check, dial *#*#4636#*#* and go into Battery history.
My running figure was at 100%, and looking in the Partial wake usage menu showed DCW to the be culprit
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Total time for Data Counter Widget - 2m 40s (since all time) and the app was installed after the phone was rooted the day Paul(modaco) posted up the r1 method.
Saw today that mediaserver used almost 120 mb of data in the last 24 hours. If it does that every day that's almost 4 gigs in a month. Not sure if it really does happen every day since I just noticed it but that's almost as much as I used for FB, internet, and YouTube combined. I have unlimited data so that's not an issue but I could surely see how that could eat up battery. I've noticed my data usage has been extremely high but since I'm not rooted I can't dig deeper into the issue.
Just wondering if anyone is experiencing the same?
Something seems wrong. I just checked mine..under battery settings, I have used 384bytes.... practically nothing.
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og.blaah said:
Something seems wrong. I just checked mine..under battery settings, I have used 384bytes.... practically nothing.
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Strange. Didn't use any data all day until I watched a few videos, thought it had something to do with Hulu or Break.com, haven't used any other media and again, it's another 100 mb today. WTF?
You might have an app that is staying on in the background. I would try a back-up, master reset, then slowly install the apps...you might find the bad app...??
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You might have an app that is staying on in the background. I would try a back-up, master reset, then slowly install the apps...you might find the bad app...??
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Only idea is maybe it has to do with wife tethering? Seems like the same amount of data.
Perhaps you have a media player that's trying to download album art or something...?
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Saw today that mediaserver used almost 120 mb of data in the last 24 hours. If it does that every day that's almost 4 gigs in a month. Not sure if it really does happen every day since I just noticed it but that's almost as much as I used for FB, internet, and YouTube combined. I have unlimited data so that's not an issue but I could surely see how that could eat up battery. I've noticed my data usage has been extremely high but since I'm not rooted I can't dig deeper into the issue.
Just wondering if anyone is experiencing the same?
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media server. do u have any auto syncs on for photos? like drop box auto sync, Google plus, Picasa etc etc. any thing like that would be auto loading photos in the background. that whatnot sounds like to me man
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media server. do u have any auto syncs on for photos? like drop box auto sync, Google plus, Picasa etc etc. any thing like that would be auto loading photos in the background. that whatnot sounds like to me man
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My syncs are a very short list. 100mb a day for album art? I doubt it, haven't added anything in months. Google+ isn't set for automatic uploads. I do that manually.
Only thing I can imagine is that it is from wifi tethering but from any search I've done I can't see any links to that. I'm not as much of a pro as most people around here but I'm pretty sure my google-fu is working ok. It has to have something to do with wifi tethering cause it only shows up when I'm using it but I can't be for sure. That's why I asked here, hoped someone could confirm my suspicions but no one has yet.
I still don't understand how when I look in settings>data usage it's showing 15 gigs of usage when I haven't used my 3gig limit? Admittedly I have not been able to use wifi this month since I haven't been at home for most of it but still can't see how my data usage has quardrupled. Again, I have unlimited data so that's not a worry for me but it has to be giving my battery life a hit.
Not sure if anyone else is experiencing this or not.... But I am experiencing two major problems with my phone:
1) It periodically just drops wifi. I have great signal strength and none of my other devices (and I have a lot) ever behave this way. And I have seen it happen on other wifi spots as well.
2) This one is even worse. I am not able to get more than about 9-10 hours on a charge. Not using the phone *at all*. When I checked what was using the battery power all I saw was normal google stuff, no app itself directly consuming
Mine is a brand new verizon phone.
anyone else experience these? Worth seeing if I can get verizon (or LG) to replace the phone?
Factory reset and if that doesn't work, exchange for sure.
tourbound129 said:
Factory reset and if that doesn't work, exchange for sure.
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Thanks. Seems better after doing that.
I left it overnight for 12 hours, down only 14%
RedBullet said:
Thanks. Seems better after doing that.
I left it overnight for 12 hours, down only 14%
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I disabled all the Verizon apps, including DT Ignite. I have not activated the phone yet (waiting for root or Helium to work), and now the battery usage graph has almost flatlined when not in use.
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I disabled all the Verizon apps, including DT Ignite. I have not activated the phone yet (waiting for root or Helium to work), and now the battery usage graph has almost flatlined when not in use.
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Yea, I haven't touched any of the VZW apps. That's the first thing I will be looking for is a debloated ROM (no VZW stuff and a lot less LG stuff)
RedBullet said:
Yea, I haven't touched any of the VZW apps. That's the first thing I will be looking for is a debloated ROM (no VZW stuff and a lot less LG stuff)
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Just an update after disabling VZW apps, 22 hours, 17% battery drain. This is on a non activated phone, WIFI on, minimal use). Not a great metric, but much better than with them enabled.
icecold23 said:
Just an update after disabling VZW apps, 22 hours, 17% battery drain. This is on a non activated phone, WIFI on, minimal use). Not a great metric, but much better than with them enabled.
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Out of curiosity how did you "disable" verizon apps?
I'm on AT&T, and I'm also having similar WiFi issues.
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Out of curiosity how did you "disable" verizon apps?
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Application Manager. Scroll over to "ALL" tab. Click on the individual apps. It should have the option to Disable near the top. Those apps will be moved to the Disabled tab if you should ever want to enable them in the future.
I always factory reset after leaving a store because their first priority is to get the phone into a usable state and they bypass the Google login to start syncing my information.
The first thing I install is Nova Launcher. To disable Apps, I just click and drag to the desktop for "system info" then uncheck "Show Notification", click "Force Stop", then "Disable".
I just clear out the crap out the App launcher. I haven't gone in through Settings > App Manager and disabled any services or background apps.
I've also had (and still have WiFi issues). Just got my phone replaced today from T-Mobile and my WiFi has intermittently cut out a couple times today already. Perhaps its something that will require a software update to fix.
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I disabled all the Verizon apps, including DT Ignite. I have not activated the phone yet (waiting for root or Helium to work), and now the battery usage graph has almost flatlined when not in use.
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What is "DT Ignite" anyway???
speedingcheetah said:
What is "DT Ignite" anyway???
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If I'm understanding the articles, it is an app so carriers can install Bloatware after your purchase. Even after a factory reset. The good, the bloatware doesn't have to be installed and part of the factory ROM. The bad, everything else...
According to a post on Reddit, the small update on ATT was to fix 5ghz Wi-Fi issues. Hopefully all carriers push it.
tourbound129 said:
According to a post on Reddit, the small update on ATT was to fix 5ghz Wi-Fi issues. Hopefully all carriers push it.
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It didn't. Not for me, anyway.
Eric618 said:
It didn't. Not for me, anyway.
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Did it fix anything? Lol
tourbound129 said:
Did it fix anything? Lol
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I noticed no changes to anything following the update. I have no idea what it did! Lol
On VZW I do not have any issue with WiFi, I do however have not so great battery life. I did disable all the useless items I can. I get about 9-10 hours with 1-1.5 hours SOT. Guess it's OK, but would have liked to get more of what others are reporting (3+ hours SOT).
Coming from the G3 on 23C, I did notice that my battery time did drop a bit, so it's not far off of what I had, not going to return the device, just going to deal with it for now.
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On VZW I do not have any issue with WiFi, I do however have not so great battery life. I did disable all the useless items I can. I get about 9-10 hours with 1-1.5 hours SOT. Guess it's OK, but would have liked to get more of what others are reporting (3+ hours SOT).
Coming from the G3 on 23C, I did notice that my battery time did drop a bit, so it's not far off of what I had, not going to return the device, just going to deal with it for now.
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Yea, I'm in the same boat. Not sure exactly what to do. I can return it and get an S6 which I hear is faster and has much better battery life. Or I can stick with it and hope a patch fixes or that it gets unlocked and we can run something else...
Oh and another thing, has anyone tried to recondition the battery?
After upgraded to Android 6.0, the battery drain apparently is much higher. Especially while I am sleeping at night, I found the battery might go down to 2-7% from 50%. I have no idea if it is caused by the new Android 6.0 or any new app I installed. Can someone advise me how to ascertain it and fix it. Thanks!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/help/finally-disable-logd-process-root-stock-t3343553
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After upgraded to Android 6.0, the battery drain apparently is much higher. Especially while I am sleeping at night, I found the battery might go down to 2-7% from 50%. I have no idea if it is caused by the new Android 6.0 or any new app I installed. Can someone advise me how to ascertain it and fix it. Thanks!
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bulletproof is factory reset. normally stanby is strong side of mm, i get usually 2% overnight with wifi and sync always on. mm is weaker regarding battery during daily active usage.
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Perhaps you could try the app "Wakelock detector free" to see what applications are causing your trouble.
It's a common issue that's been present since lollipop...
It's probably Google Play services...
Go in Settings/privacy and search for google framework and play services and block them from starting on boot and autostarting.
Next thing you want to do is of course shut down WiFi/bluetooth/NFC or any other connection (just put it in airplane mode).
Another thing you want to do is downloading the Greenify app from the play store and hibernate EVERYTHING but the messaging apps (otherwise you won't receive any message.)
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S1luX said:
It's a common issue that's been present since lollipop...
It's probably Google Play services...
Go in Settings/privacy and search for google framework and play services and block them from starting on boot and autostarting.
Next thing you want to do is of course shut down WiFi/bluetooth/NFC or any other connection (just put it in airplane mode).
Another thing you want to do is downloading the Greenify app from the play store and hibernate EVERYTHING but the messaging apps (otherwise you won't receive any message.)
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There is no privacy under Settings. Can you provide greater detail how to get into privacy. Thanks!
ScottXe said:
After upgraded to Android 6.0, the battery drain apparently is much higher. Especially while I am sleeping at night, I found the battery might go down to 2-7% from 50%. I have no idea if it is caused by the new Android 6.0 or any new app I installed. Can someone advise me how to ascertain it and fix it. Thanks!
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I had something happen strange today. I went to bed with 100% when i woke up Fone only had 53% left never happened before it said it was fone idle 40% i dont understand why its never done it before
Also when i just clicked on fone idle it says its been on for 17 hours and fone been on battery for 19 hours i dont know how to stop it
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Are you sure you don't have privacy?
Well you can just use Greenify as i told you, it's pretty much the same...
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I had something happen strange today. I went to bed with 100% when i woke up Fone only had 53% left never happened before it said it was fone idle 40% i dont understand why its never done it before
Also when i just clicked on fone idle it says its been on for 17 hours and fone been on battery for 19 hours i dont know how to stop it
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well that's exactly why i suggest you to use Greenify...something is keeping your device awake
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ScottXe said:
After upgraded to Android 6.0, the battery drain apparently is much higher. Especially while I am sleeping at night, I found the battery might go down to 2-7% from 50%. I have no idea if it is caused by the new Android 6.0 or any new app I installed. Can someone advise me how to ascertain it and fix it. Thanks!
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This issue is most of the time caused by fast dormancy.
Just disable it and u will be fine
Go to the hidden menu, type *#546368#*815# (replace 815 with ur model number, so 812 if u have the 812 model etc)
Then go to field test>Modem settings>PDP setting>0 and sellect fast dormancy off.
Reboot phone and you should be fine.
Report back, i'm kinda curious
ScottXe said:
After upgraded to Android 6.0, the battery drain apparently is much higher. Especially while I am sleeping at night, I found the battery might go down to 2-7% from 50%. I have no idea if it is caused by the new Android 6.0 or any new app I installed. Can someone advise me how to ascertain it and fix it. Thanks!
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Dunno what it should be under MM but 2-5% under L for 12 hours is normal. That's only 10% per day.
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Kaffer94 said:
This issue is most of the time caused by fast dormancy.
Just disable it and u will be fine
Go to the hidden menu, type *#546368#*815# (replace 815 with ur model number, so 812 if u have the 812 model etc)
Then go to field test>Modem settings>PDP setting>0 and sellect fast dormancy off.
Reboot phone and you should be fine.
Report back, i'm kinda curious
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Do this only after you have determined your network does not support fast dormancy. If it does and you disable it you will get more drain.
fast dormancy only applies to 3G. if you're on other G's and not connected to data it won't be doing anything.
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Dunno what it should be under MM but 2-5% under L for 12 hours is normal. That's only 10% per day.
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Do this only after you have determined your network does not support fast dormancy. If it does and you disable it you will get more drain.
fast dormancy only applies to 3G. if you're on other G's and not connected to data it won't be doing anything.
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U might be right, though i faced this problem myself and i did solve it by disabling fast dormancy. Im never on 3g, constant 4g for me so...
Kaffer94 said:
U might be right, though i faced this problem myself and i did solve it by disabling fast dormancy. Im never on 3g, constant 4g for me so...
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Depends on what your sim settings are. Do you select 2/3/4g ?
In that case if the network signal is weak it will switch to 3g. Now if your 3G network does not support fast dormancy, then disabling it in the hidden menu will help. The problem with hidden menu settings is they dont stick after a reboot. So i suppose you need root to make them permanent.
Ever since I flashed 8.1 , battery is draining very rapidly. After sending one email just text no attachments, battery went from 100 to 96%. Has anyone else had this issue?
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Ever since I flashed 8.1 , battery is draining very rapidly. After sending one email just text no attachments, battery went from 100 to 96%. Has anyone else had this issue?
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Nope. At least give it a couple of charge cycles to see what's going on. I've noticed no changes since I installed 8.1.
I did, after using GSam Battery to find the problems it was play services and RCSService. So I uninstalled RCSService and cleared data on Google play services and it's been fine since.
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I did, after using GSam Battery to find the problems it was play services and RCSService. So I uninstalled RCSService and cleared data on Google play services and it's been fine since.
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Have you by chance used, or are using the magisk module for doze on Google play services?? Seems to work pretty well.
Badger50 said:
Have you by chance used, or are using the magisk module for doze on Google play services?? Seems to work pretty well.
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I'm stock lol. Not even unlocked bootloader.
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I'm stock lol. Not even unlocked bootloader.
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Ah, gotchya. I had no difficulties with stock either. At least for the week I had it before it wasn't stock
I have only unlocked the bootloader. I have no other mods on my phone. I have done a restart and a fresh install of 8.1 and nothing is helping. Nothing is running in the background either. I don't get it
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Nope. At least give it a couple of charge cycles to see what's going on. I've noticed no changes since I installed 8.1.
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what is the name of the theme ?
crazykas said:
what is the name of the theme ?
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Swift dark with fuchsia accent.
Do you have a weak mobile signal when you are on wifi? I think Google changed the default to be keeping mobile data on even while WiFi is on in 8.1. For me, i have crap mobile signal at my wifi location, so the scanning for a signal might drain my battery. You can change the setting in developer options. Have no idea if it will help though...
I am on 8.1 since 3 days (not rooted), on full charge I have got 7 hours SOT consistently... dont think so the drain has anything to do with 8.1 update..
pls check ur apps
Go into settings/Google/instant tethering and see if it's on. That being on killed my battery life...
I have noticed quite a bit of battery drain since activating the Pixel visual core. .. definitely noticeable loss of battery and especially on the camera.
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I did, after using GSam Battery to find the problems it was play services and RCSService. So I uninstalled RCSService and cleared data on Google play services and it's been fine since.
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Hey, can you tell me how you were able to uninstall rcsservice? My option is greyed out.
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Hey, can you tell me how you were able to uninstall rcsservice? My option is greyed out.
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Adb buddy.
Turn on usb debugging. And get to a PC then,
Adb shell
pm uninstall -k --user 0 <name of package.apk> with out the <>.
If my memory serves me right, it's com.qualcomm.qti.uceShimService.apk for the RCSService
This tells the phone to uninstall said apk for that specific user. And not the entire system. Which root is needed for.
Be mindful. These can come back after a factory reset.
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Adb buddy.
Turn on usb debugging. And get to a PC then,
Adb shell
pm uninstall -k --user 0 <name of package.apk> with out the <>.
If my memory serves me right, it's com.qualcomm.qti.uceShimService.apk for the RCSService
This tells the phone to uninstall said apk for that specific user. And not the entire system. Which root is needed for.
Be mindful. These can come back after a factory reset.
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Thanks a lot... Was hoping I didn't need to get on a PC. I feel like we're in a day and age with Android where this shouldn't be necessary.
I discovered an option in developer settings where it seems "keep mobile data on " whole on wifi which I am hoping is the culprit to my battery issues.
It def drops faster since 8.1 not like what the OP is talking about, but over night it uses hardly anything then I can use it half the next day pretty much
RCSService Accesible only if rooted?
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I did, after using GSam Battery to find the problems it was play services and RCSService. So I uninstalled RCSService and cleared data on Google play services and it's been fine since.
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RCSService Accessible/Modify only if rooted? I didn't want to but if I must hassle then OK. So to delete it i need to go root?
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RCSService Accessible/Modify only if rooted? I didn't want to but if I must hassle then OK. So to delete it i need to go root?
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I can confirm that battery drain on iOS 8.1 is pretty bad...
on 8.0 i regularly used to get 6.5 to 7 hours SOT, on 8.1 its come down to 5.5 to 6 hours SOT