Database Develop

Battery drain!!!!

Damn it all. I have the infamous, random, crazy battery drain that ICS has plagued android users with. After googling i've found no permanent solutions. I'm drawing anywhere between 500mah to 2100mah without doing anything. g'ah!

Did you turn off all notifications? Did you check to see if GPS and other battery-draining services are off? My battery seems fine, and I'm on my phone all day!
Sent from my SGH-T879 using xda app-developers app

Shut your phone down and pull the battery for at least 10 seconds. Then put the battery back in a start it back up.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-T879 using Tapatalk 2

wschom said:
Shut your phone down and pull the battery for at least 10 seconds. Then put the battery back in a start it back up.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-T879 using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I know. thanks, but it didn't work for me. I tried numerous "fixes", but all are temporary fixes. Theres a bug in the ICS kernel that hasn't been fixed. I, after trying numerous methods, just left it alone for a while. Surprisingly it seems to have gone away on its own. Not sure if its something I did or not, but so far so good.

atn_chargers said:
Did you turn off all notifications? Did you check to see if GPS and other battery-draining services are off? My battery seems fine, and I'm on my phone all day!
Sent from my SGH-T879 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
i'm using the mugen 5400mah extended battery.i've optimized my phone in terms of power usage and i've been quite pleased with it until i posted this. It a known bug in the ics kernel. No one knows where it stems from or how its permanently fixed, but its random. My phone, just sitting, started drawing 500mah to 2100mah out of no where. I only noticed when i looked at my phone just to check the time and saw my battery widget showing some crazy numbers. So yeah....

S view cover battery drain?????

Anyone else seeing battery drain with their s view cover???
I just got mine today and almost immediately felt like I started seeing excessive battery drain.
Not sure if I'm going crazy or what.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using XDA Premium HD app

Ok. Pretty sure I'm not crazy. 37 to 34 percent in about twenty minutes with phone in my pocket with s view cover.
Put on oem back and I've gone 34 to 32 in about the same time with screen on. The
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using XDA Premium HD app

Ok, day 2 with s view cover and battery drain isn't seeming to be an issue. Not sure what to think of it.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using XDA Premium HD app

I have the s view and it works fine for me.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Tapatalk

I ran battery stats pro and better battery stats and they both found an app "mobile tracker" to be draining battery.
I got paranoid and did factory reset. Seems to be okay now and battery drain was not related to s view cover.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using xda app-developers app

I have the s-view and I also noticed battery drain. I have only had it a day so time will tell if it continues.

jdh10475 said:
I have the s-view and I also noticed battery drain. I have only had it a day so time will tell if it continues.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Let me know what you see. I'm still not sure if it is or isn't draining battery.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using xda app-developers app

I also noticed my battery is draining pretty fast since i got the s view cover :/ I'm not sure what to do, i don't want to master reset my device and I'm not rooted (I miss TiBu)

Is there any solution?

I have had the S view cover for months ,,,no drain ..I get 4 days off charge.,,,,
Sent from my SM-P600 using XDA Premium HD app

My s view original Samsung case exhibits very strange behaviour, when I plug in my charger the s view comes on for 5s then off then on for 5s then off and repeats until either I open the cover or unplug, then when cover closed again it goes through sane cycle, plus I too have massive battery drain - it is the wireless charging cover
Sent from my GT-N7105 using Tapatalk

Returned mine after the first day. It let's a little light in and screen will come on, thus draining the battery. It's junk until it gets broken in so it stays closed. Even then though it still won't stay closed enough to stop the screen from coming on randomly.
Sent from my SM-N900A using XDA Free mobile app

YES!
YES it is the s view ive gotten my note 3, on the first day the battery was AMAZING it lasted the whole day with the s view. But then the next day came and it started dropping, i asked my friends (they have the note 3) and they said theirs lasted sometimes 2 days!

sandman7793 said:
Returned mine after the first day. It let's a little light in and screen will come on, thus draining the battery. It's junk until it gets broken in so it stays closed. Even then though it still won't stay closed enough to stop the screen from coming on randomly.
Sent from my SM-N900A using XDA Free mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I purchased the s-view cover that supports wireless charging. I went all out and purchased one of those hardened "real glass" screen protctors, and reading up about how the s-view doesn't quite close all the way, I also got one of those small magnetic clips that attaches really NICE to my s-view cover.
I'm telling you guys, it's the BOMB! I never ever need to actually plug my phone in anymore. I just set it on its wireless charging pad every night. The cover always stays closed, and since it's an official one, I just simply open it to turn on my phone.
never really notice any battery drain though.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Tapatalk

KitKat update = crappy battery ?

So ever since I got The update my battery life is noticeably worse......has anybody else had this issue?
Sent from my XT1060 using xda app-developers app

swegin said:
So ever since I got The update my battery life is noticeably worse......has anybody else had this issue?
Sent from my XT1060 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Mine is considerably worse now. I went into pizza hut tonight with 100% battery. We were in there like an hour and a half and when I checked my phone when leaving it was at 88%. It was in my pocket the entire time.
As I'm typing this I'm at 64% with 4hrs and 3 minutes of very light usage. 1 hr of screen on time...

These posts are just silly and unnecessary. The two of you above me? Our phones are setup completely different, with different apps, syncs, settings, etc.
How long has kitkat been out? Give it a few days. Posts like this pop up with EVERY single android update since android has been around.
My battery life is great - as always.
Sent from my XT1060 using Tapatalk

1ManWolfePack said:
These posts are just silly and unnecessary. The two of you above me? Our phones are setup completely different, with different apps, syncs, settings, etc.
How long has kitkat been out? Give it a few days. Posts like this pop up with EVERY single android update since android has been around.
My battery life is great - as always.
Sent from my XT1060 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
+1... Every android phone, every update same complaints.
Sent from my XT1053 using Tapatalk

1ManWolfePack said:
These posts are just silly and unnecessary. The two of you above me? Our phones are setup completely different, with different apps, syncs, settings, etc.
How long has kitkat been out? Give it a few days. Posts like this pop up with EVERY single android update since android has been around.
My battery life is great - as always.
Sent from my XT1060 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have never had any issues with my phones having battery struggle and this is my 5th android phone. That is why I posted the question because it was very bizarre for me not to have great battery life. I was simply asking the question to see if anything has been said about an update or some type of fix other than the typical "battery saving" answers
Sent from my XT1060 using xda app-developers app

Have you guys turned off wifi scanning always available? I know that obliterates my N5s battery.
Sent from my Ghost

Make sure Google Play Services is updated. Rumors were that there was a bug in the release version causing battery drain.

Give it a few days and then see. I never turn off WiFi or GPS
Sent from my XT1060 using xda app-developers app

[Q] Okay, Google, Now...?

I thought this was the only phase it would follow, if I say okay only, it opens the search...or just okay google. Maybe google now? it is becoming a problem as my phone was on this morning on something searched I had not as it was on charger all night. Was randomly popping up seaches yesterday too. Anyone have this issue and know a way of resolving it? Makes me afraid for USC to get the 4.4 update...Thanks in advance.
Sent from my XT1055 Ghost USC (Moto X)

Ever since camera update and gnow update to take OK Google from search results my motox has been super sensitive. It will go off from nearly anything. 4.4 root.
Sent from my XT1060 using Tapatalk

Ever since I took the I 4.4 ota from Verizon. The touchless control has also been crazy sensitive too. It goes off all the time and I don't know until she says 'the command canceled'. Not sure it a factory reset would fix it but haven't been willing to try that yet. Any ideas what else might fix it from being more sensitive?

Not sure what to do but its terrible for me too on 4.4. I'm going to have to turn it off. Keeps going off all the time.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 4

I've been having the same problem, phone will be in my pocket or on my desk and I will randomly hear "command canceled"
Its very annoying and happens several times a day, and nothing even close to "OK Google" is being said.
Seems to be a fairly common problem so hopefully a fix is in the works
Sent from my XT1060 using xda app-developers app

Try retaining the okay Google now command. It's important to do it in a quiet room and hold your phone at arms length.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk

I have read other posts here claiming that saying the training phrase more slowly helped with it accidentally turning on.
(I've had no problems myself, still on 4.2.2 with the camera update)
Sent from my XT1058 using xda app-developers app

I've had it turn on watching a trailer for a movie. Restarted the trailer and it popped up again in same spot.
Sent from my XT1056 using xda app-developers app

I've only had one "accidental" fire...
That's in quotes for a reason... My son and I were cooking on thanksgiving... My phone was in my pocket... His nexus 7 was displaying the recipe on the counter...
When the pie went in the oven...
"OK Google, set alarm for 30 minutes"
Nexus acknowledged the command and I told my son to come get me when the Alarm went off.
Obviously, he didn't need to... My phone's alarm also went off.
Sent from my MotoX, using TapaTypo

That's the odd thing, mine worked perfectly on 4.2.2 as well but ever since the upgrade to 4.4 it goes off randomly.
Of course I've tried retraining the phrase several times but it seems to make no difference.
Sent from my XT1060 using xda app-developers app

Yeah that is what's strange cuz I'm on 4.2.2 obviously since US Cellular hasn't got 4.4 yet. Even completely stock besides unlocked boot loader. Have used FXZ's in past week or two in order to lose root. Wondering if I should try a data and cache wipe. Not sure but today was actually pretty good without random searches.
Sent from my XT1055 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

Help me figure this out!

My phone has not always been this way. Its started in the past week. The battery seems to dive at the end of the day when I quit using it.
Sent from my XT1058 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

Here is a second pic that failed to upload.
Sent from my XT1058 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

Anyone? Am I the only lucky person to get the bug?
Sent from my XT1058 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

Something... Looks like "phone" in your screen shot, is keeping your phone awake for a crazy amount of time. Solve that and you're good again. Google it.
Sent from my Moto X cell phone telephone...

it's the NSA!!!!!!!!!

I'm not sure the cause or a permanent solution. But if you see the battery dropping fast... Whether it's from "phone" or anything else.... A reboot should clear it up and you won't lose so much battery life.
That is, if you notice it dropping too fast. Sometimes you might not catch it till it's too late and you're running for a charger. Lol
Sent from my Moto X cell phone telephone...

Which ROM are you running?
Sent on my Moto X

Stock KK Rooted
Sent from my XT1058 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

Any mods?
It's pretty obvious some app is keeping your phone awake once you have solid mobile network signal. Time for you to find out what it is.

I have Gravity box installed. That's it. last night I charged it all the way up before I went to bed. I woke up with a 50℅ loss! This time it was the media server. Whatever that is......if I look on the wakelock detector there are 1000 little things but nothing stands out. Tonight I'll do the same thing but do a reboot before I lay it to rest.
What's weird is I only get this problem when the phone is not being used. If its of any relevance I leave the WiFi on all night. And have it set to turn off when the phone sleeps.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

matt99017d said:
I have Gravity box installed. That's it. last night I charged it all the way up before I went to bed. I woke up with a 50℅ loss! This time it was the media server. Whatever that is......if I look on the wakelock detector there are 1000 little things but nothing stands out. Tonight I'll do the same thing but do a reboot before I lay it to rest.
What's weird is I only get this problem when the phone is not being used. If its of any relevance I leave the WiFi on all night. And have it set to turn off when the phone sleeps.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
you should know the drill. start getting rid of apps to see if it improves. or, go reverse and start over, installing one app at a time. other posters above are right. you've got something else polling, that's causing the wake lock.

36225593
Seems like you could also just have some faulty hardware? e.g. a bad battery or charge sensor?

RoyalPeasantry said:
Seems like you could also just have some faulty hardware? e.g. a bad battery or charge sensor?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This is something fairly new. Unless it went belly up.....I still have more testing to do, which can take a while......since it only seems to be happening when I don't use my phone.
Sent from my XT1058 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

There is a bunch of apps to help you out
Usually i use this two
Wakelock detector
battery widget
Use those and paste a print here

Last night I left the WiFi on. Cleared all tabs in the recent and I lost only 28% .
Making progress. It was some app left running that kept it awake. Not sure what though.
Tonight I'll leave the WiFi off.
Sent from my XT1058 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app