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I've been running CM6 flawlessly for a few weeks now, getting 10-12 hours of battery life everyday. I wanted to give a try at MIUI, didn't like it and I did a Nandroid back to my previous CM6 installation. But now after 3-4 hours of usage I have to charge my cell phone.
Can someone tell me what happened? I haven't changed any settings, SetCpu is at 500/250 with 250/250 when screen is off...
I did all the clear Davik / Cache / partition things before restoring with Nandroid.
I heard about battery kernels, but dont know much about them...
Thanks!
I have exactly the same issue.
try to flash the sbf file image again with rsd lite to make sure your phone is really back to stock
I didnt went back to stock I restored my CM6 Nandroid backup.
I'd never want to go back to stock =)
Tonight I'll try what Ph0z3 posted here and let you know if it did work.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=873350
Hey!
First things first, I've never had an android phone before so please keep in mind that I'm an absolute noob .
Basically, battery life is something important to me and would therefore like a recommendation between the two roms.
I'm currently on Miui 1.5.13 MCG2.1v and I'm not so impressed by the battery life. It barely lasts one whole day and the phone sits on my desk most of the time. I tried the suggestions from the Miui thread but I hardly noticed much difference.
I am also not prepared to make my phone even thicker with a fatter battery.
Despite loving the Miui interface and such, I will be prepared to switch to Darky's if battery life is much better.
A another small question, whats a good app I can download (Preferably free) which can help monitor the battery. For example, show how much % per hour the phone uses up.
Thanks!
Thats due to the fact MIUI is based of CM7 (CyanogenMod) which has battery issues but nevertheless 1 day seems a bit weird, with CM7 or MIUI the phone lasted at least 2 days with medium usage (gaming, benching, OCing, Messaging, surfing).
But even this can depend on the used Kernel. And Darky is based of the original Sammy Firmware which in case is more or less optimized for the SGS but i recommend a battery whipe after switching Roms.
And for Battery Monitioring Gingerbread (2.3.x) itself has this feature in the Settings under (About Phone -> Battery Use -> just click on the top Bar.
According to my phone settings, the kernel version I have is "2.6.35.7_platypus-miui-quorra-r9..."
If there is better versions of the Miui rom, I'll be willing to try it but if ultimately Darky's rom is the best option, I think switching to Darky would be the better idea.
As you can tell, I'm slightly confused on what to do next
Any input would be brilliant.
I have been on MIUI since RC3 - a few months back. any how since then battery life for me has improved drastically
i used to get about half a day, now i can get 2 days + if i use it minimally, or 1 full day if i use it excessively.
for me thats good i didnt get much better results using other custom ROMs, besides, there is not 1 single ROM out there that compares to MIUI so its well worth it for me
Try the TK-Glitch kernel... see if that's better for ya.
Prasad007 said:
Try the TK-Glitch kernel... see if that's better for ya.
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forgot to add that !!
try a little undervolting with this kernel and that can also increase battery life
MIUI is very good indeed......on everything except battery life.
For battery life darky's rom is better for sure.
Thanks!
Okay, I'll try TK-Glitch's v10A kernel. Now for an even noob'er question , how do I install it
I figured I have to put my phone in to recovery mode and use odin3. If this is correct, why can't odin3 find the kernel I downloaded via PDA? I'm 100% positive its there or am I doing something wrong
tk glitch kernel is flashable thru recovery no need for odin
Done! annnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnd no service!
go into settings and system > mobile and network settings, and select use only 2g networks.
that should give u a signal, also check your IMEI number is not been changed.
Can't switch to 2g which I'm assuming, is because there is no service.
I tried to check my IMEI using *#06# and all I get is 'IMEI' and thats it. No number or anything
thats ya problem.
its easy to fix just restore the efs backup that you SHOULD of made when flashing MIUI
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=14275826
you can also do it using root explorer
I have something called galaxy-efsbackup on the phone which I'm assuming is what your talking about?
So for clarification recovery mode, install zip from sdcard and choose the file?
Thanks for the help so far by the way
no that is the .zip file which backs up the efs, you should of applied that before flashing MIUI for the first time,
in result that would of left a folder on your sd card called 'backup' with a subfolder inside called 'efs' << that is what needs to be restored.
if it is not there, and you do not have a copy elsewhere, try to flash back to the version you was on earlier - or the kernel you used before this happened, that might sort it out.
however if it doesnt, you will need to flash back to froyo and start the whole process again it happened to me last week
Okay I have it
It has IMEI and Android sub folders within it with other files as well. What do I restore it?
Edit: I hope I needed to select back up and restore > backup because I accidently selected it. I have however copied the file "back up" on my laptop a couple of minutes ago before the massive **** up.
*Sigh* Sorry -_-
im confused as to what you have done lol
the nv_data.bin is what needs to be restored, use a app such as root explorer or similar
navigate to /system /efs ---> nv_data.bin <-- replace with the one on your sd card
reboot, Job done !!
I dont have 'ef' under systems
Should i just create one?
shizer said:
I dont have 'ef' under systems
Should i just create one?
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my apologies. are you using root explorer or do you use another app
if using root explorer its just there on the first page, not under any / subfolder
Ah, I'm blind.
I've done everything and nothing. Didn't work
Everything in the ef folder hasn't been modified since I last rooted and installed the Miui rom.
help!
Like many others, I'm having trouble with battery drain on DXLP9. I did the battery pull to no avail, the wakelock kept reappearing. Then I followed someone's suggestion to force stopping all of the cached process and, but unsure whether it's just placebo or not. Okay, questions:
Since the official update is non wipe, is it possible for "leftover" cached processes from GB still drains the battery in ICS? I.e. new bin, but old .conf and .tmp and got confused kinda thing. Again, is it possible?
If screen lock could cause problem, can it be eliminated by simply disabling it?
Pardon my stupid questions.
Yes there can be leftover trash from gb. Thats why it is recommended to do a factory reset before upgrading to ics. Wich will give you a clean system.
But what about the mmc erase bug? Factory reset via Settings can trigger it, am I right?
Yes it can trigger the emmc bug on ics kernels. Thats why I recommend doing the factory reset while still on GB.
yeah, wipe data/factory reset on GB BEFORE you flash the stock ICS rom and you should be good to go.
I have an international unrooted Galaxy Note. During Gingerbread it was stable. Since the ICS update it is very unstable. Battery drain. Sometimes no deep sleep. Self reboots. App crashes.
I had not performed a factory resets before upgrading.
I read in forums that those steps could help
a) getting the battery out for 10 seconds
b) removing unnecessary apps (that might be a problem)
c) moving all apps to internal memory
This actually did help. The Note was more stable. Hardly any self reboots anymore. Mostly it did deep sleep.
Yesterday I did install Android 4.0.4 and hoped that the problem would be gone forever.
BUT – the self restart problem with my Galaxy Note under Android 4.0.4 is worse than ever. I had about hourly self restarts yesterday. I will test again today but I am very unsatisfied.
I am coming from an iPhone and still like the form factor of the Galaxy Note. I also like that you can customize so much. Most Apps that I want to use are available for Android. Some Apps are even better. Some UI details are definitely better.
But the instability of Android on my Note is driving me crazy. This is not acceptable. A real turn off for anybody used the stability that iOS provides.
Besides my rant. Does anybody have the same problems? What are solutions.
I am reluctant to perform a factory reset. I am not aware how to backup Apps, screen layout and picture data. Unhappy ex iOS now Android user.
gfisch
gfisch2012 said:
I have an international unrooted Galaxy Note. During Gingerbread it was stable. Since the ICS update it is very unstable. Battery drain. Sometimes no deep sleep. Self reboots. App crashes.
I had not performed a factory resets before upgrading.
I read in forums that those steps could help
a) getting the battery out for 10 seconds
b) removing unnecessary apps (that might be a problem)
c) moving all apps to internal memory
This actually did help. The Note was more stable. Hardly any self reboots anymore. Mostly it did deep sleep.
Yesterday I did install Android 4.0.4 and hoped that the problem would be gone forever.
BUT – the self restart problem with my Galaxy Note under Android 4.0.4 is worse than ever. I had about hourly self restarts yesterday. I will test again today but I am very unsatisfied.
I am coming from an iPhone and still like the form factor of the Galaxy Note. I also like that you can customize so much. Most Apps that I want to use are available for Android. Some Apps are even better. Some UI details are definitely better.
But the instability of Android on my Note is driving me crazy. This is not acceptable. A real turn off for anybody used the stability that iOS provides.
Besides my rant. Does anybody have the same problems? What are solutions.
I am reluctant to perform a factory reset. I am not aware how to backup Apps, screen layout and picture data. Unhappy ex iOS now Android user.
gfisch
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It doesn't sound like normal behaviour, You can have a search through the forum here and a few people have had similar issues, some caused by apps / launchers (APEX & auto Wi-Fi from memory)..
In any case, As a test I would suggest a complete clean install, these are steps I just completed last night as I wanted a fresh system.
Basically;
- Backup data from Internal and External SD - Connect to your PC and just drag and drop the folders from internal and External SD to your PC
- Go back to GB using PC ODIN - Once on GB you are safe from the Brickbug..
- Wipe and Factory Reset (ONLY WHEN ON GB!!
- Format Internal and External SD cards through settings ONLY WHEN ON GB!!
- Flash 4.0.4 / ROM of choice...
WARNING: NEVER WIPE / FACTORY RESET / FORMAT ON ANY ICS STOCK KERNEL
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1793665
EDIT: - Or return the device to the SSC if you have warranty..
gfisch2012 said:
I have an international unrooted Galaxy Note. During Gingerbread it was stable. Since the ICS update it is very unstable. Battery drain. Sometimes no deep sleep. Self reboots. App crashes.
I had not performed a factory resets before upgrading.
I read in forums that those steps could help
a) getting the battery out for 10 seconds
b) removing unnecessary apps (that might be a problem)
c) moving all apps to internal memory
This actually did help. The Note was more stable. Hardly any self reboots anymore. Mostly it did deep sleep.
Yesterday I did install Android 4.0.4 and hoped that the problem would be gone forever.
BUT – the self restart problem with my Galaxy Note under Android 4.0.4 is worse than ever. I had about hourly self restarts yesterday. I will test again today but I am very unsatisfied.
I am coming from an iPhone and still like the form factor of the Galaxy Note. I also like that you can customize so much. Most Apps that I want to use are available for Android. Some Apps are even better. Some UI details are definitely better.
But the instability of Android on my Note is driving me crazy. This is not acceptable. A real turn off for anybody used the stability that iOS provides.
Besides my rant. Does anybody have the same problems? What are solutions.
I am reluctant to perform a factory reset. I am not aware how to backup Apps, screen layout and picture data. Unhappy ex iOS now Android user.
gfisch
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Flash gingerbread rom in pc odin
Now your in gingerbread rom. Go to CWM recovery, do the wiping data, cache and dalvik(do not reboot yet)after these take out your battery for one minute, put the battery back, then directly go to download mode and flash ics rom for clean install. It will solve your battery problem and fc.
Thanks for all you tips. I am getting shivers when I think about having to root …*but, I just uninstalled AutoWIFI. Thinking about, it this could very well be the problem. I also have ADW EX Launcher running. This will be the next App to remove. I will try this first and see how it behaves. gfisch
gfisch2012 said:
Thanks for all you tips. I am getting shivers when I think about having to root …*but, I just uninstalled AutoWIFI. Thinking about, it this could very well be the problem. I also have ADW EX Launcher running. This will be the next App to remove. I will try this first and see how it behaves. gfisch
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Sorry for that CWM recovery, just use stock recovery of gingerbread rom its ok, wipe data and cache. No need to root.
Apps on sd card cause reboots
Hello there, I was having the exact same problems as you. Random reboots sometimes 1 - 3 times a day. I found that the solution to my problem lies in the move apps to sd functionality of android. It is an actual issue with android (#25563). The os keeps rebooting when apps are installed on the sd card. I discovered this here: code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=25563
Since moving all of my apps to internal memory the problem has disappeared, my battery is flat lining when idle (1 -2% drain every 2 hours) my phone is also much more responsive.
You may want to check that there are no apps installed on your sd card (the internal sd called usb storage)
EDIT: AutoWIFI could also cause the reboot problems. I had the same issue with Juice Defender causing reboots.
Im also running 4.0.4 ics and i have had restarts from being on GB. It was very bad in the start but soon as i updated to the ics one before this it got abit worst. Now im on 4.4 it still happends. now it happenss when im in apps mostly . wot can i do???
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Im also running 4.0.4 ics and i have had restarts from being on GB. It was very bad in the start but soon as i updated to the ics one before this it got abit worst. Now im on 4.4 it still happends. now it happenss when im in apps mostly . wot can i do???
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I think you ought to do a clean install (flash) an ICS rom of your own choice. By that, I mean for you to do wipe/factory reset, clear cache and Dalvik cache. The important thing here is to do it correctly.
To flash a rom, you need to be in CWM mode. The next thing to do is to flash Abyss and then reboot recovery! After this you are good to flash any ICS rom.
YOU MUST ONLY DO THE WIPE AFTER YOU HAVE REBOOTED THE RECOVERY!
There is no need to mess around with moving apps to external sd card, not at this stage anyway. Hopefully, with the clean system, your problem would go away.
Hope this would offer some help.
help with apps
I'm having some issues about some apps of instant messaging on my galaxy N7000. the apps i'm talking about are whatsapp kakao talk messenger viber and chatOn. after downloading and configuring the apps theybseems to work but in a while they are automatically removed from the phone and on the status bar the following message is displayed " whats app has been removed" even if i don't uninstall it. it happens all the times. i tried to contatt the apps developer,the google play customer service and samsung customer service but noone give me an answer. i took some logs about the installing and uninstalling process of the apps and i wanna know if someone could read that for me instead of finding a solution. i can't attach any file yet but i can send it by mail to those who wants to.leave his email address even in a pm. thank you for anyone can help. sorry in advanced if this is not the right place to edit this thread
I opened another thread about this issues but i suppose this could be a more appropriate section.
Hope i'm not messing aroud
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I think you ought to do a clean install (flash) an ICS rom of your own choice. By that, I mean for you to do wipe/factory reset, clear cache and Dalvik cache. The important thing here is to do it correctly.
To flash a rom, you need to be in CWM mode. The next thing to do is to flash Abyss and then reboot recovery! After this you are good to flash any ICS rom.
YOU MUST ONLY DO THE WIPE AFTER YOU HAVE REBOOTED THE RECOVERY!
There is no need to mess around with moving apps to external sd card, not at this stage anyway. Hopefully, with the clean system, your problem would go away.
Hope this would offer some help.
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Thanx for The reply. I've now been rooted but still on stock rom ics 4.0.4 but I still get those hangs time to time when I'm doing to many thins at once. Until I find a rom that's stable ill stay on stock lol the threads about peoples phones seems like a nightmare.
Can your steps still be done? Newbie so I don't understand hardly anything. I'm on speedmod kernal.
Cheers
Sent from my GT-N7000 using XDA
Ok, I'm sort of a year late, but recently, I've been having the same issue as well. S oi've got a safe kernel, and wiped/factory reset the pone.
now I lost all my apps, and th eproblem still exists. Any chance its a hardware problem?
Install another Kernel !!
I suggest you to install a new kernel, Franco.kernel or HydraCore Kernel
Sincerely, Marwanpro
Hey Guys!I am running crytsalPA 4.4.4 on my Sony Xperia Sp.When I first flashed the rom,it gave me an excellent battery life,as high as 2.5 hrs of screen time and 12 hours total standby(includes screen time) on just a 50% charge.I downloaded an android l theme from globalapk.com and applied it.After doing that, a lot of my applications were inaccessible and crashed.I couldnt remove or uninstall the theme at which point I figured it would be a virus.I completely wiped my data and the cache and reflashed the rom,but the battery life has never been the same.Its gotten so ****ty now,it drains at 2.5-3% in deep sleep i.e there is practically nothing keeping it awake.I flashed a vanir rom and reflashed it,but nope.Even battery calibration didn't help.Please guys,need a solution.I really love this rom .Thanks
Device:Xperia SP c5302
Rom:Crystal PA 4.4.4
Kernel:Same as with the rom
Bootloader:Unlocked
Recovery:CWM
The theme you installed was propably incompatible with the ROM you were using, causing all sort of issues.
There are CM themes, launcher themes, etc...
Just try a fresh install (factory reset, all wipes, no system files restore from titanium backup or anything similar) of whatever ROM you choose to use. Should solve all your issues.
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Hey Guys!I am running crytsalPA 4.4.4 on my Sony Xperia Sp.When I first flashed the rom,it gave me an excellent battery life,as high as 2.5 hrs of screen time and 12 hours total standby(includes screen time) on just a 50% charge.I downloaded an android l theme from globalapk.com and applied it.After doing that, a lot of my applications were inaccessible and crashed.I couldnt remove or uninstall the theme at which point I figured it would be a virus.I completely wiped my data and the cache and reflashed the rom,but the battery life has never been the same.Its gotten so ****ty now,it drains at 2.5-3% in deep sleep i.e there is practically nothing keeping it awake.I flashed a vanir rom and reflashed it,but nope.Even battery calibration didn't help.Please guys,need a solution.I really love this rom .Thanks
Device:Xperia SP c5302
Rom:Crystal PA 4.4.4
Kernel:Same as with the rom
Bootloader:Unlocked
Recovery:CWM
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Ah a case of people trying to NOT purchase an application. No matter, I will help you, pirate
So the globalapk website is not always trustable as some users put up viruses there. The best solution for you is to flash stock SONY ftf and then reflash CrystalPA onto your device. Battery should be as normal
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Ah a case of people trying to NOT purchase an application. No matter, I will help you, pirate
So the globalapk website is not always trustable as some users put up viruses there. The best solution for you is to flash stock SONY ftf and then reflash CrystalPA onto your device. Battery should be as normal
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Thank you so much!Its just that I try stuff before purchasing them.I do know that devs work pretty hard!
Gamm86 said:
The theme you installed was propably incompatible with the ROM you were using, causing all sort of issues.
There are CM themes, launcher themes, etc...
Just try a fresh install (factory reset, all wipes, no system files restore from titanium backup or anything similar) of whatever ROM you choose to use. Should solve all your issues.
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That didnt help at all.P.s It was listed as compatible in the play store and the app description read "Theme for CM11/PA/Mahdi".Yeah, I wiped everything(even dalvik cache),redownloaded the rom and flashed it again.Nope,didnt help.