[Q] Battery life - my sisters I9000 - Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Guys, my sister has had her I9000 for a good few months now and everything was fine until recently.
She phoned me (knowing I like my phones) saying her battery life had become really poor over a couple days.
So I took the phone off her and updated it with Kies, so now it's running the latest Kies Gingerbread for that phone. I should point out it is not rooted, completely stock.
I noticed some crummy looking app's like Android Anti-Virus and Task Killer so removed them hoping one of them was acting the goat.......everything seemed to be going good until yesterday and she charged the phone all night until 8am and when it came to around 2pm the phone was flashing up with low battery alert. She said she had used twitter a little and browsed on the internet a while.
I have told her to get CPU Spy and look if the phone is going into deep sleep, yesterday it had 0% deep sleep and today it is saying 70% deep sleep even though the battery only lasted 6 hours before low battery warning...
Any ideas what I can do to track down where the problem is? Would she see better battery with ICS or a custom GB ROM?

Mine did this on stock ROM luckily mine lagged when I went into battery use it was Samsung app push update service or something like that but thanks to the lag it showed sleep lock before it shower that service I uninstalled then it could go back into deep sleep
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Can I uninstall the Samsung app without root?
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Yes if its the one I think it is, could you post a screen shot of the battery usage up? Just to be sure?
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Try to flash speed mod kernel on your sister device using Odin
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MR.GALAXY! said:
Try to flash speed mod kernel on your sister device using Odin
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Thanks for this. Could you explain how I do this as I have never used ODIN before.
Thanks.

chrisgtl said:
Thanks for this. Could you explain how I do this as I have never used ODIN before.
Thanks.
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it will root your device and install clockwork mod, should fix the battery issues though. Try flashing the CF root kernel via odin. Theres a tutorial in the thread.

After the odin flash, you can use titanium app for remove apps or system apps unnecessary

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Time spent sleeping

Hi all. Still having battery issues. I unplugged my phone an hour ago and now I did the #*#*4636 etc and went to "since last unplugged " and went to time spent without sleeping and it says 2 hours and 25 mins. What's up with that? Thank u
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Change 'other usage' to 'partial wake usage' and see what's keeping the phone up.
Rusty hi. It says Android systems.
6 hours of non use since unplugging I'm down to 44 percent battery. Errrrrr!!!!!
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Any ideas?
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Ok so did another test... charged my phone. I waited 20 mins...went to battery and says 20 mins since last unplugged which is fine....them went to battery time spent without sleeping and it was 20 mins.. comon guys how do I find out y my phone is not sleeping. Help a Guy out plz
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Seriously? No one can help besides one person. I would of thought this is a popular topic. Thanks anyways
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use system panel and see which processes and apps are using your cpu. its a free app, but the paid version gives you much more options and shows you a list of each app that used your cpu. that's what you need.
btw, system panel is by far the best app for this on the market!
xxkhbxx said:
Hi all. Still having battery issues. I unplugged my phone an hour ago and now I did the #*#*4636 etc and went to "since last unplugged " and went to time spent without sleeping and it says 2 hours and 25 mins. What's up with that? Thank u
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What ROM and Kernel are you on and how long ago did you flash to it (assuming it's a custom ROM)?
Reason I ask is that I had sleep issues with a ROM that was fine but somehow didn't flash well. Reflashing the same ROM over fixed my battery issues. This might not be what's going on with you just any bit of info can help when it comes to chasing down ghost CPU cycles/battery issues.
Also, did you recalibrate you battery yet? It could be an issue of your battery not getting charged to 100% or dying before <1%
Ok cool I just downloaded the free version do you think I should buy the paid version better?
RogerPodacter said:
use system panel and see which processes and apps are using your cpu. its a free app, but the paid version gives you much more options and shows you a list of each app that used your cpu. that's what you need.
btw, system panel is by far the best app for this on the market!
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Hi! I have cyanogem mod 6.1
0 running kernel 2.6.35
9 cyanogenmod shade @ toxygene #2
I flashed a while ago but it seemed ok then. I'm not 100 percent sure but it kinda seems the problem started when I did a backup and a restore. ;(
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What ROM and Kernel are you on and how long ago did you flash to it (assuming it's a custom ROM)?
Reason I ask is that I had sleep issues with a ROM that was fine but somehow didn't flash well. Reflashing the same ROM over fixed my battery issues. This might not be what's going on with you just any bit of info can help when it comes to chasing down ghost CPU cycles/battery issues.
Also, did you recalibrate you battery yet? It could be an issue of your battery not getting charged to 100% or dying before <1%
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I'm getting a headache ;(
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battey lifespan

Hi all.,
i have samsung tabs gt-p1000,i'm so happy with this phone,but i not very about battery lifespan,i just have 3 hours for browsing internet,and if i make a call 2 or 3 times the phone suddenly off although battery information show capacit batt 80%.please help me how to solve this issue from my tabs.
im having the same issue, and im still using stock rom
anyone else having the same issue (detailed desc: battery drops so fast from lets say X% to 1%, but after i restart SGT it shows the previous X%.)
this happens randomly but it occurs very often after i fully charged.
i have tried to uninstall all battery related apps, such as Battery Indicator Pro, BW Superclock(with battery status), etc... bit it doesnt solve this battery issue
btw im using standard rom Froyo DXJK2.
kernel version 2.6.32.9 [email protected] #01
basebrand P1000DXJJ2
anyone ever experience this also or know how to fix it, please help us
Thanks
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Hi Bro,
2 days ago i try to root my tabs then install battery booster, and now i'm never got this issue again, but i don't know after today, so let's monitoring.
BR
its been 2 days since i also install battery booster, the battery issue is gone. but now i am wondering is this the best solution using an apk for this issue, or maybe i should use my warranty card from samsung to get a new battery instead...
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I reset my battery history using the clock work mod recovery, since then I havent had this problem.
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this does not happen to my Euro Tab.
okay so i was planning to use my warranty card but the term and condition for warranty state that battery is not on the list
T_T
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[Q]Android-system 29% of Battery JVQ

Hi,
I recently updated my phone to JVQ but now i'm having a battery drain. The cause (i think) is the high percentage of the android-system. By now its 29% and that's alot. I already deleted the programe software-updater so that can't be the trouble maker anymore. Does someone has a fix for this?
Greetings
Micheltje13 said:
Hi,
I recently updated my phone to JVQ but now i'm having a battery drain. The cause (i think) is the high percentage of the android-system. By now its 29% and that's alot. I already deleted the programe software-updater so that can't be the trouble maker anymore. Does someone has a fix for this?
Greetings
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Yeah....let your battery go completely dead, then try turning on to make sure its dead
Leave your phone off and then plug in charger until its full, then unplug and plug in again to make sure its full
Repeat these steps 2-3 times and it should be all fixed for you
Also....using titanium backup, freeze the program called "Samsung account" that's another culprit in the "battery drain crisis"
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I have already done that a few times, friend of mine has completely the same setup as i have and my battery is down twice as fast. Maybe it's the battery itself?
Micheltje13 said:
I have already done that a few times, friend of mine has completely the same setup as i have and my battery is down twice as fast. Maybe it's the battery itself?
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Is your phone rooted??
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Yes, using deodexed stock jvq rom and speedmod k15-t24. Using black background screen dimmed, and everything to make my battery life the best but it doesn't make it one day. So maybe there is a bug?
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Yes, using deodexed stock jvq rom and speedmod k15-t24. Using black background screen dimmed, and everything to make my battery life the best but it doesn't make it one day. So maybe there is a bug?
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Try going back to stock froyo, and flashing cfroot kernel so your phone is rooted but not deodexed or any other mods, then repeat the cycle and see if it gets better that way.
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Just flash froyo and then repeat the cycle so i don't need to stay a day or so on froyo?
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Just flash froyo and then repeat the cycle so i don't need to stay a day or so on froyo?
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You'll need to be on froyo for about a week or just over, just until you've repeated the cycle 2-3 times bud
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And there's no other solution?
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And there's no other solution?
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Yeah....buy a new battery
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Hello, I have similar problem since I installed JVQ. My google maps app drains battery about 25-30% same as my screen. I don't even start maps app
Any help?
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Is samsung gonna fix the bug on 4.0.4 or what?

Hi fellas,
Im just wondering is there any fix on 4.0.4?
I mean the battery issues and overheated device? Cuz im thinking of rooting my device in the end to just giving it a try. But it will void the warrany for sure. So, just wanna know if any of ya all just happen to know if thers any fix coming out real soon. So that i can wait.
It seems that my device is now consider as useless piece of s...t just wondering why would i want to use this so called smartphone if i cant use live wallpaper, push email, screen brightness for my luvly super amoled screen and so on if it drains the battery like thirsty camel. It just a thought tho.... U guy might be thinking the same. So, i did all the the things like calibrating the batt, installed cpuspy, take out the batt on plane mode trick and so on.. , yes it did help the device to sleep. But it drains when im using it for 3 hrs with a lil bit of surfing, emails and sketching .it just doesnt make any sense at all.
Dont you guy think that samsung is trying to lure us to change to s3? Or note 2? Well it did cross my mind. Lol. i might not consider samsung in the near future. I guess,htc x one is my choice cuz it offers 6hrs batt. Hehehe
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dude battery life with screen on in clean condition, without fancy stuff is only 3.5 hours. Some with other kernels/roms have reported 4 or even 5 hours, but that's really max
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It is a power hungry phone,
Large screen - If you've got your brightness all the way up will use more power
Live Wallpaper - Pretty - Battery drainer
Games - Power hungry
etc
As mentioned - you cannot expect to use a phone like this for 8/9/10 hours with constant use, At 3 hours constant use, screen on, probs wi-fi / data, Gaming, listening to music.. you will see the battery drain quicker..
Could alsways pick up a one of those larger Mugen Power Batteries / second stock battery if your usage demands it... I've got two stock batteries but the actual amount of times I've need to call on the backup one is rare, I keep it handy as both me and my girlfriend have GNote's.
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dude battery life with screen on in clean condition, without fancy stuff is only 3.5 hours. Some with other kernels/roms have reported 4 or even 5 hours, but that's really max
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Thx for replying guys,
Maybe i left something earlier on. 3 hrs of moderate usage..as in moderate guys. Ddnt hppn to me on gb. I had at least 5 hrs max on gb without turning off thos fancy stuffs.Thats the main issue. So ics is the culprit.
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safuan7822 said:
Thx for replying guys,
Maybe i left something earlier on. 3 hrs of moderate usage..as in moderate guys. Ddnt hppn to me on gb. I had at least 5 hrs max on gb without turning off thos fancy stuffs.Thats the main issue. So ics is the culprit.
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Have you used BetterBatteryStats to see what's happening in the background? Maybe you've a rogue app installed....
safuan7822 said:
Thx for replying guys,
Maybe i left something earlier on. 3 hrs of moderate usage..as in moderate guys. Ddnt hppn to me on gb. I had at least 5 hrs max on gb without turning off thos fancy stuffs.Thats the main issue. So ics is the culprit.
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Well then there are ways to analyse, as posted above for abnomal battery drain in deepsleep, when not using phone. That is one option.
Best guess is to do a full clean install of 404 by going to gb through pc odin, root it, get on cwm recovery, wipe cache, dalvik cache, backup efs, save pictures on computer, backup messages with app from play, sync contacts to gmail and then backbin recovery format everything in mounts, except efs,ofcourse.
Then phone wont boot, but is truly squicky clean. Then go into download mode and flash throught oc odin a stock 404 rom.
Do not recover apps/data, just manually redownload them.
Dont ever on unsafe kernel from stock ics do these steps. EVER!
Then download cwm. zip which is temp and flash speedmod k3-11 from recovery. I bet your battery life will improve and you will get 4 hours screen on time. Not as good as on gb,but still better then now
there are threads for every single step here, start in dr ketans thread in sticky section of development. Then tool thread of dr ketan in general section.
disclaimer: you can and will lose data and possibly warrantee
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Thanks bazz,
Haha its me again complaining bout the batt in
Here. Well i did all the tricks from the past thread. Well it worked as in the device went to sleep like a baby. But when i wakes up, only god knows. But yeah, thnx for the info again, but thats the problem bazz, i just need to know bout the fix. Tried to call samsung support but they are not too sure bout it. Cuz im willing to wait for the fix but not too long. Currently i hv dis dilemma of maybe selling the phone with stock rom, and buy another phone
or rooting this phone which im not too sure how to go about.
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Use the BetterBatteryStats to see what`s going on behind and CPU spy to see what is the Mhz you Note is at.
On 4.0.3 ICS I find my battery lasts longer than on GB.. Strange!
i dont have problems on 4.0.4 with draining or heating...
maybe there is some app .... e-mail push 5 min......
Same here. GNote with ICS 4.0.3 has a worse battery life compared to GB, not to mentioned occasional freeze and unresponsive screen, also broken wifi-direct. Pretty disappointed with Samsung in the software department. Jelly Bean was already out and OTA for ICS 4.0.4 for both my GNote and GTab 7.7 not yet available in my country. Come on Samsung, these products is a premium products, pls provide a premium software update. Pfffttt...
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Same here. GNote with ICS 4.0.3 has a worse battery life compared to GB, not to mentioned occasional freeze and unresponsive screen, also broken wifi-direct. Pretty disappointed with Samsung in the software department. Jelly Bean was already out and OTA for ICS 4.0.4 for both my GNote and GTab 7.7 not yet available in my country. Come on Samsung, these products is a premium products, pls provide a premium software update. Pfffttt...
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Got that right newb. Feel the same way here.
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I thinks yeah.. Its been pushing all the time.. And i wonder what is 'alarm_rtc' its been processing all the time in background..
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Turn it off and try again
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If you think your battery life used to be so much better with gb why don't you go back to gb? No obligation to use ics. I use 4.0.4 with goku kernel and battery life is at least as good as it was under gb. 4 - 5 hours of usage, lasts a full working day.
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just try clean install already and be amazed
at own risk
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Okay, so ive done quite lots of tricky stuff before, and guess what.. I hv found the solution for now.I hope...
1.Charge battery with phone turned on until galaxy is fully charged
2.UnplugTurn off phone and charge for one hour
3.UnplugTurn galaxy on, wait 3 minutesTurn off phone and charge for one hour
4.Reboot
And now my batt is coming back to its normal performance... I get around 11hrs 45 min on standby and at least 6hrs of moderate usage.... Thank god. Hopefully it will last..
( on stock rom )
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i dont have problems on 4.0.4 with draining or heating...
maybe there is some app .... e-mail push 5 min......
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I feel like having the same autonomy like GB since I went on 404.
lol email push 5 min, dont think you know push technology...
Anyways, those six hours is not with screen on all the time.
Doing the steps I mentioned however will force a full clean install. Then test without restoring apps battery, you will be amazed. Then install in batches or one by bone to eliminate possible culprit that impacts battery life.
Perhaps even better to go to samsung/shop where you bought and ask them to fix it If it is battery they will catch it and replace Less risk for you
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I thinks yeah.. Its been pushing all the time.. And i wonder what is 'alarm_rtc' its been processing all the time in background..
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Obtained this info from another thread:
about the alarm_rtc wakelock;
install terminal emulator from market and type these commands:
- su ( followed by ENTER )
- dumpsys alarm ( followed by ENTER )
it will dump some info on your screen
scroll upwards a bit and search for 'Alarm Stats'
here you can find the processes that keep your phone from deep sleep
Source: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1558292

How to return back to ICS from JB without data loss.

I use my phone and its features mostly for my work stuff. So it is always a trouble making backups and yet lost some good piece of it. This is the reason i dont frequently change my phones rom. Yes i try them but just forba while or maybe a week or two. But then return back to the stock. I was on my stock ICS which was rooted via the exynos abuse with no cwm or any other bootloader. 2 days back i got an update of about 501 mb and it updated me to JB without formattibg my phone.
I was happy thinking that i received it very late hoping it will be fixed and tweaked from known issues. But unfortunately it isnt and full with crapoy bloatwares which i uninstalled using hiuninstall utility. The lag is gone but the huge battery drain is kind of annoying. I cant just keep my phone plugged in all the time.
I want to know a way by which i csn go back to ics without formatting my phone.
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You will not be able to do that. If you managed to get it to boot with no wipes there would be so many FC's it wouldn't be usable the best you could do is maybe flash philz kernel for you ROM and try to flash a custom jb tw ROM there are some good ones and the if you still have bad battery drain use better battery and see what is using up your battery the most and also use CPU spy to see if your phone is going g in to deep sleep. Location services on tw uses a lot of battery you could try turning it off and see if that help.
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Thanks, I will try to do it. If anything goes awry i will ask you.... appreciated
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