TIP to improve ram management and battery life on Android 4.3 - Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V

Hi guys i find a tip to improve ram management and battery life on my XV running Android 4.3. Just flash Gapps 4.4.4 via CWM in this link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/themes-apps/standard-minimal-gapps-t2012857
Flash GApps Minimal 4.4.4 and then restart. Thanks and report if it help

Hmm ram management looks much better now i can multitask and clash of clans dosn't reload after sms send its just awesome les take a look in to battery usage

How does that differ from Gapps provided with stock?

adiq_ambro said:
How does that differ from Gapps provided with stock?
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yes, with newer Google framework than stock

After battery test i can say its much better now when i dont use phone it goes to deep sleep battery are better just need see what about ower nigt use .

While I like the idea of flashing fresh new GApps over the stock rom, but I checked the versions of some Google apps on my devices:
Xperia T Android 4.3 (stock)
GMail (com.google.android.gm): version 4.9 (1271612)
Google Play Services (com.google.android.gms): version 5.0.89 (1307510-036)
Google Services Framework (com.google.android.gsf): version 4.3-757479
LG V500 Android 4.4.4 (CM11 latest nightly with PA GApps)
GMail (com.google.android.gm): version 4.9 (1271612)
Google Play Services (com.google.android.gms): version 5.0.89 (1307510-036)
Google Services Framework (com.google.android.gsf): version 4.4.4-1227136
GMail and GMS seem to be identical, however both devices have GSF versions clearly respective to their Android version, and I'm not sure it's a good idea to flash a 4.4.4 GSF on a 4.3 phone.
1. Can anyone who has the 4.4.4 GSF flashed on a 4.3 device confirm that it's running the new version?
2. If you see battery improvement, which app has consumed less battery?

gkkovacs said:
While I like the idea of flashing fresh new GApps over the stock rom, but I checked the versions of some Google apps on my devices:
Xperia T Android 4.3 (stock)
GMail (com.google.android.gm): version 4.9 (1271612)
Google Play Services (com.google.android.gms): version 5.0.89 (1307510-036)
Google Services Framework (com.google.android.gsf): version 4.3-757479
LG V500 Android 4.4.4 (CM11 latest nightly with PA GApps)
GMail (com.google.android.gm): version 4.9 (1271612)
Google Play Services (com.google.android.gms): version 5.0.89 (1307510-036)
Google Services Framework (com.google.android.gsf): version 4.4.4-1227136
GMail and GMS seem to be identical, however both devices have GSF versions clearly respective to their Android version, and I'm not sure it's a good idea to flash a 4.4.4 GSF on a 4.3 phone.
1. Can anyone who has the 4.4.4 GSF flashed on a 4.3 device confirm that it's running the new version?
2. If you see battery improvement, which app has consumed less battery?
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Well... it's not. I'm running stock 4.3 .205 build on my Xperia T and the GSF is 4.3-757479.
However, apart from most of the people here, I don't see any differences in comparison with all Google libs, apps and files left intact (provided with stock ROM). No "better battery life" or "better RAM management"... I think it's a placebo effect. Well.. at least for me.

Same here. It appears opinions are based on assumptions newer being better.
Google Play services from 5.x onward will not have better fuel consumption. Just watch the amount of wakelocks and location calls it produces. To me 4.x is the compromise at the moment, on KK and on 4.3.
The Google Play services stock version of 4.3 is actually 3.1.59, but it self-updates faster then I can say 1-2-3 when I access Play Store for the first time. Also, several 3. party apps have version checking and will refuse working at all with 3.1. Not that the functionality of these 3. party apps would be lost if they run with 3.1 or lower, but if version check does not find the latest version of Google Play services it will let the user not access the app.
BTW. There are a number of included original apps that self update soon, and then available RAM and internal space are getting a blow. Either phone makers need to address this by hardware solutions, or the devices should be fully functional and without crippled or old OEM versions which are just there to give users the impression that plenty resources are available.

That's amazing!! That's really helpfull!

I've been trying this tip for 2 days and I actually don't see any ram improvement
gkkovacs said:
1. Can anyone who has the 4.4.4 GSF flashed on a 4.3 device confirm that it's running the new version?
2. If you see battery improvement, which app has consumed less battery?
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1) Yes, it works properly.
2) I see no battery improvements.

Related

GApps Lollipop 12/13/14

I know there are other GApp packages for lollipop but they don't have the complete setup the Nexus 6 has. This one removes the AOSP versions of apps replacing with the Google equivalent. It also removes a few of the CM extra apps like term, apollo, etc. Everything is updated as of 12/13/14. Just doing this till TKruzze gets his much better GApp package updated.
Also, here's a lollipop boot animation and google movie fix. All three back themselves up so you don't need to reflash between nightlies.
GApps-LP-OPO 12/13/14
Android Lollipop Boot Animation
Google Movies fix if google movies doesn't work.
Geo411m said:
I know there are other GApp packages for lollipop but they don't have the complete setup the Nexus 6 has. This one removes the AOSP versions of apps replacing with the Google equivalent. It also removes a few of the CM extra apps like term, apollo, etc. Everything is updated as of 12/13/14. Just doing this till TKruzze gets his much better GApp package updated.
Also, here's a lollipop boot animation and google movie fix. All three back themselves up so you don't need to reflash between nightlies.
GApps-LP-OPO 12/13/14
Android Lollipop Boot Animation
Google Movies fix if google movies doesn't work.
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Thanks for sharing
Great. Can you add CameraNext and Cyanogen Gallery or is includet?

Xposed bridge 60

Hi im newbie here
Ive encountered a module that required xposed_bridge version 60 but ive updated the installer to 2.71 experimental but still no update even if i hit install/update and rebooted i have an android 4.4.2
enoslayd said:
Hi im newbie here
Ive encountered a module that required xposed_bridge version 60 but ive updated the installer to 2.71 experimental but still no update even if i hit install/update and rebooted i have an android 4.4.2
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Apparently your module won't work on kitkat, that's a new one. But unless you upgrade to lollipop, you're sol
I cant upgrade to lollipop because my phone is low end no support even update to 4.4.4 and i heard that xposed framework works best on dalvik kitkat to ics
enoslayd said:
I cant upgrade to lollipop because my phone is low end no support even update to 4.4.4 and i heard that xposed framework works best on dalvik kitkat to ics
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There's no xposed for kk art, only dalvik if that's what you're asking. Regardless, it seems the module isn't compatible with kk.
Ok thanks
Btw the module is androplusmod
enoslayd said:
I cant upgrade to lollipop because my phone is low end no support even update to 4.4.4 and i heard that xposed framework works best on dalvik kitkat to ics
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Curious My Friend What Device do you Have,
Out of Curiosity if you could provide me
Manufacture
Device Model
Product Name
baseband
modem
Kernel
Carrier
CSC code
Country CSC code
total ram
Knox Status
& if your rooted the method you chose
Phone Tools in Play Store should help you locate this information
sometimes it is possible to find compatible replacement
& if not there is always the option to highly customize and lighten the current system your using to maximize its potential
& Xposed really is more hit and Miss it really is determined by the requisitions the device on is requiring of their device so sometimes Yes and sometimes No
and for lollipop xposed it tends to be a bit buggy & sometimes creates a clunker instead of a masterful device

galaxy tab 10.1 GT p 7500 WiFi.

Hello.
I have been running omni 4.4.4. on this unit for a while , everything has been running nice, But now i
have problems, Some aplications will only work if i install updates for google play services, and when i do
so it stop running. I recive a message (Google play services has stolt working). Anythin i can do about this,
i really need theese apps to run.
Rgds. Kris.
reiffenstein said:
Hello.
I have been running omni 4.4.4. on this unit for a while , everything has been running nice, But now i
have problems, Some aplications will only work if i install updates for google play services, and when i do
so it stop running. I recive a message (Google play services has stolt working). Anythin i can do about this,
i really need theese apps to run.
Rgds. Kris.
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Only way is to install your factory rom again!
Regrd,
Apper!
Is returning to stock rom the only option or we can go to Omnirom 5.0?
Did anyone tried this: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/general/fix-google-play-services-stopped-kk-4-4-t3150908 ?
Does anyone know a good tutorial on how to return to stock ROM from Omnirom 4.4.4?
Same here.
reiffenstein said:
Hello.
I have been running omni 4.4.4. on this unit for a while , everything has been running nice, But now i
have problems, Some aplications will only work if i install updates for google play services, and when i do
so it stop running. I recive a message (Google play services has stolt working). Anythin i can do about this,
i really need theese apps to run.
Rgds. Kris.
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I dont believe a second you have to stock, and unroot to get rid of this. I ran same 444 u did got same prob.
Did system erase and AOSP 5.1 install but prob only slightly fixed (the play services alert doesnt flash every 4 seconds)
Hope ppl give solid answer soon

Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro! Help!!!

I recently bought this phone from a website that is from my country (Romania), not from China and i don't know if it has the latest firmware on it.It has Android 6.0.1 with android security patch level September 1,2016. If i check for updates,it doesn't find any. My baseband version is A9100ZCU1API2. What i'm trying to say is that i don't know if the guys from the website put on the phone a custom rom or not,because if they did there are chances that the phone will never receive software updates and that's my concern. For example, if i buy the phone from China, will it come with google services installed? Because my phone has google play store on it. I don't know if i should download the latest firmware from sammobile and install it with Odin, but the phone might have the bootloader locked or some other stuff and it can't install the firmware and i will be left with the phone bricked or stuck in dowload mode...What do you guys say, should i let it like this for a while and wait for android 7 maybe or it's fine to reinstall the firmware from sammobile?And if i reinstall the firmware will i have google services on it? Thank you!
If you have factory room, you should already got the notification about new FW, as API3 is ancient. I believe latest is AQB2 and Nougat room is in testing phase..
What's saying in Settings/About/SW info/Build number?
SM-A9100
djurkash said:
If you have factory room, you should already got the notification about new FW, as API3 is ancient. I believe latest is AQB2 and Nougat room is in testing phase..
What's saying in Settings/About/SW info/Build number?
SM-A9100
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I attached a picture with my build number.My main question is if i can reinstall the firmware with odin and that i won't have any surprises...
It's newest build, and I believe it's factory default, so you'll get Nougat directly once it is out
SM-A9100
If i go to settings at the status device tab,it says Official....
I have one more question...Why i can't receive notifications from whatsapp,facebook/messenger, etc.... I think this is a problem on phones that come from China or don't have an international software support.... Is it because Google is not supported officialy on this kind of devices or what is the problem? Be for i got the A9, i had a Leeco Le Max 2 and it had the same problem with the notifications
You need to disable power optimization for these apps, this option pops up from time to time, or you can find it in smart manager, under power options or something. Can not give you exact location as we don't have same SW versions
SM-A9100
I don't have that option...i know what are you talking about but i can't find apps optimisation...
Hi Scrapperr,
Sorry to see you're having trouble with such a great phone
I've had the same issue you're describing - the software looks 'untouched' and 'legit' - but it's not, it has been tampered with, just check your Knox counter and you'll see what I mean (https://androidforums.com/threads/guide-how-to-check-knox-and-samsung-official-status.874951/).
App optimization is hidden in Settings / Battery / Detail - once you have the apps listed, select the app that has issues with Notification and go with 'App power saving' - 'Turned off'.
It probably won't work - unfortunately.
I ended up using t'shock's ROM - https://forum.xda-developers.com/samsung-a-series/development/rom-basicplus-1-t3587455 (BasicPlus) - very stable, good battery life, notifications working , but you might have issues with the SD cards - does not recognize cards larger than 32 GB and you might need to format them, in order to be usable with the phone.
If you go with the newest ROM available - listed on https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-a9--/SM-A9100/, you'll notice it does not have Play Store / Play Services and then you'll have to read https://forum.xda-developers.com/samsung-a-series/help/galaxy-a9-pro-chinese-how-to-install-t3388126
Good luck and enjoy using your phone
Hey, Megaurs, thanks for this light stock Rom proposal, somehow I missed it.
Just 2 questions, did you maybe tried Tungtata Rom in order to compare these 2, and what would be advantages of Basic room vs.Tungtata
And, if this Basic room is QB3, isn't it based on latest stock available?
SM-A9100
Hi Djurkash,
Testing Tungtata is on my ToDo list, will get to it eventually - if you get to try it, please share your experience
You're right, QB3 is the latest release, as per sammobile.com.
Cheers
hi
Scrapperr said:
I attached a picture with my build number.My main question is if i can reinstall the firmware with odin and that i won't have any surprises...
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if you get to try it, please share your experience RK3 is the latest release, as per sammobile.com.

Question MIUI 12.5.7 "Enhanced" edition has destroyed my battery life.

Whatever they did in this enhanced edition that just rolled out globally has absolutely wrecked my battery life. I used to be able to get 6 to 7 hours of SOT. Now I get like 4. And I'm not even using performance mode!
U are right... enchanted my ass
Enhanced it is
Very bad experience with battery life also... EEA
Same here my battery life has tanked
Did yous all did a clean start or just update? If major update its always better to start clean.....
I have no problems with battery, you can always also turn of 5G in preferred networks, and use only LTE, it stops device from constantly searching for 5G and saves battery.
Sorry for the small hijack but was this update pushed to your phone or did you have to flash it yourself? I'm intrigued to try it. Thanks.
3 days from update my phone and i didn't see any difference.
Only new logo when i restarted...
stuedub said:
Sorry for the small hijack but was this update pushed to your phone or did you have to flash it yourself? I'm intrigued to try it. Thanks.
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See topic here on forum updates for venus.... Get the stable fastboot version and off you go....shoudlnt be any issue..its been just uploaded
I have been having great battery with latest 12.5.9, install the latest CN security app that brings the GPU tunning for games and so far solid battery. Feel that the last two updates have improved in the sluggish UI.
lil_kujo said:
I have been having great battery with latest 12.5.9, install the latest CN security app that brings the GPU tunning for games and so far solid battery. Feel that the last two updates have improved in the sluggish UI.
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Can you elaborate more pls. Regarding the security app
are you rooted?
Hunteres said:
Can you elaborate more pls. Regarding the security app
are you rooted?
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Sure, yes I am rooted. I also use banking apps and Google pay and they work just fine. Using it in the USA.
For the security app I was searching for ways to activating GPU settings, found several guides and none worked, since the flag is already set to True it wasn't a flag issue.
So I download the apk installed through a third party file manager with root access (I use mixplore) it also works with the package installer but some apps wont install unless is with a third party.
I managed to update many of my stocks apps like settings, security, notes etc. Some I have replaced with CN version and they all work fine.
Btw if anyone wants some cool themes I been using https://www.miuithemez.com/?m=1 themes from that site, they all have access to be download within the theme app so there is no need to import them.
lil_kujo said:
Sure, yes I am rooted. I also use banking apps and Google pay and they work just fine. Using it in the USA.
For the security app I was searching for ways to activating GPU settings, found several guides and none worked, since the flag is already set to True it wasn't a flag issue.
So I download the apk installed through a third party file manager with root access (I use mixplore) it also works with the package installer but some apps wont install unless is with a third party.
I managed to update many of my stocks apps like settings, security, notes etc. Some I have replaced with CN version and they all work fine.
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I installed Security and Game Turbo last versions from APKPure but I am unable to find that GPU settings
dragganta said:
I installed Security and Game Turbo last versions from APKPure but I am unable to find that GPU settings
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Make sure it's the China version and apo pure it's usually global version
lil_kujo said:
Make sure it's the China version and apo pure it's usually global version
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Can u post the link here please
I got it from here
dragganta said:
Can u post the link here please
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MIUI System Apps Updates
A PLACE WHERE YOU CAN GET EVERY MIUI SYSTEM APPS OF CHINA ROMS; Also some Global roms system app updates are shared here! JOIN US TO GET EVERY MIUI APPS, EXTRACTED FROM MIUI CHINA & STABLE ROMS!
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lil_kujo said:
MIUI System Apps Updates
A PLACE WHERE YOU CAN GET EVERY MIUI SYSTEM APPS OF CHINA ROMS; Also some Global roms system app updates are shared here! JOIN US TO GET EVERY MIUI APPS, EXTRACTED FROM MIUI CHINA & STABLE ROMS!
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