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[Q] Lt25i Xperia V - battery drain issue

Hi all,
I am new to this forum...just quickly asking if there is any Lt25i user on this forum having the same issue with the battery. I've been using it for about 8 months with a stock rom (4.1.2, all updated). It is good device in generally apart from the battery which drain itself in about 8 hours or 9 hours of normal office worker use (you know, reply 20 or 30ish msgs or a couple calls total 30 mins tops, play around during lunch time, on a HSPA+ network, not LTE, about 20 apps installed on the device and no games at all).. and sometimes you can see the battery percentage drops down by one or two percent when you have been whatsapping continuously for about 10 mins..That's so much quicker than the other phone that I have (Galaxy S4). any one experiencing the same issue? what would you recommend? I am planning to flash the rom but not entirely sure which to choose. Your response is appreciated.
Ray

Youre not alone buddy. Although to many causes frustrations, if I'm just texting (whatsapp) I just leave it on Edge, or disable mobile data when im not using the phone. It's when I'm surfing the net that I'll leave it on HSPA+.
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A lil battery optimization even on this 'tiny' battery by 2014 standards could have gone a long way.
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To be quite honest, 5.5 hours of screen on is pretty darn awesome for any Android phone except behemoths like RAZR MAXX or Galaxy Note models.

Spotja said:
Youre not alone buddy. Although to many causes frustrations, if I'm just texting (whatsapp) I just leave it on Edge, or disable mobile data when im not using the phone. It's when I'm surfing the net that I'll leave it on HSPA+.
A lil battery optimization even on this 'tiny' battery by 2014 standards could have gone a long way.
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However, with HSPA+ always on I can only get around 3.5-4 hours SOT at 15 plus hours on battery. The OP should install BBS and check what eats his battery on the background. 8 hours is pathetic.
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WTF??? What am I doing that I have never gotten more than 3 hours of screen time with this phone? And I'm using greenify...

Eason85 said:
WTF??? What am I doing that I have never gotten more than 3 hours of screen time with this phone? And I'm using greenify...
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Turn off internet + lowest brightness + auto brightness and wole ~5h for sure

Eason85 said:
WTF??? What am I doing that I have never gotten more than 3 hours of screen time with this phone? And I'm using greenify...
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Ainster said:
Turn off internet + lowest brightness + auto brightness and wole ~5h for sure
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And surf the net and/or text with mobile data off at lowest brightness in broad daylight

I have the same issue but couldn't find the reason why
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ESPN SportsCenter App

Does anyone have this working on their Nexus 6? It says not compatible with your device, for me and my buddy both.
Never had an issue with it on my N5 and I use it more than any app.
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Same here

http://www40.zippyshare.com/v/60023305/file.html. sucks to bust through the ads but this works.
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TexasRules777 said:
http://www40.zippyshare.com/v/60023305/file.html. sucks to bust through the ads but this works.
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Is that just the latest version's apk? I'll go that route but hopefully ESPN/Google fixes this, assuming it's thinking the device is a tablet or something.

KrazyAttack said:
Is that just the latest version's apk? I'll go that route but hopefully ESPN/Google fixes this, assuming it's thinking the device is a tablet or something.
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Yep. Seems like it. Just watched a video on it.
Edit: It's probably a DPI thing. It will get sorted out soon.
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Shows that its compatible here, I am on a custom dpi though. At 480 dpi right now.

never worked on any of my tablets. Pull it off another device and and install. Will work fine

I used the APK on both my N6 and N9. Working fine.

Watch ESPN works. I wonder if they have not updated scorecenter for android 5. Last update was 10/14
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zephiK said:
Shows that its compatible here, I am on a custom dpi though. At 480 dpi right now.
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Have you noticed any issues using 480?

I thought it was an Android 5 issue. My N5, when updated to 5.0, didn't allow me to download it either.
I'll try changing DPI to see if it works.
I'm not 100% sure. My DPI is set to 493, and I can download it. But what I cannot download is the ESPN FC app.

My device is compatible for this app ..

This might not be a popular opinion, but if you can't download ScoreCenter, just download Yahoo Sports. Yahoo's app is a million times better than ESPN's. Trust me, I used to swear by ScoreCenter, but I heard a bunch of people on Twitter hyping up Yahoo's app. I finally gave it a try and was blown away. I don't even bother with ScoreCenter anymore.

Just use market helper to spoof your phone.
Found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2146216

I think issue isn't android lolipop its the screen resolution that i is causing the issue I pulled apk using myappsharer from another phone I can post if anybody needs.

did they finally start using video clips that aren't from dial-up? that's the reason i uninstalled earlier this year.

2sl0w said:
Watch ESPN works. I wonder if they have not updated scorecenter for android 5. Last update was 10/14
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No. It was never "compatible" with any tablet I've owned. I'm sure the issue is screen size

[DISCUSSION] Your favourite material design apps?

I've been finding a few solid apps that follow the Material Design theme and here are a few that I use
Music = Shuttle Music Player
Notepad = Notes by Jacob Ras
SMS = Google Messenger
Unit converter = S Converter
File Manager = Material Manager or Lollipop File Manager
Gallery = QuickPic
su = SuperSu
wallpaper app = Wally
Forum/XDA = Tapatalk
RSS = Flyne
What do you guys use? I'm still looking for a better file manager (c'mon, Google!)

DonDizzurp said:
What do you guys use? I'm still looking for a better file manager (c'mon, Google!)
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For File Manager i'm using Cabinet File Manger.. pretty awesome....!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.afollestad.cabinet&hl=en

I use the Google apps, I've no reason not to!

Material Player for audiobooks is what I've been using. Doesn't have all the bells and whistles others do, but the dev is actively updating it.
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Yeah the Google apps are my favourite. Particularly messenger and calendar
Although I'm quite pleased with my keyboard
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Anyone know any material wallpapers?
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ZacksBuilds said:
Anyone know any material wallpapers?
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There are a few apps that provide them on play and also some nice material live wallpapers

Believe me or not, google play games is my favorite.
Oh, and NexMusic for media player.

What about an e-book reader? Google Books or something else?

New CM file manager looks good and works better than others... Only Root Explorer is better but unfortunately it's not material...
Nexus 5 Lollipop powered by ElementalX...

cop1976 said:
New CM file manager looks good and works better than others... Only Root Explorer is better but unfortunately it's not material...
Nexus 5 Lollipop powered by ElementalX...
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CM File Manager has a material design? Since which nightly?
I can't want for an official CM12

Since 2/12/14 CM12...
Nexus 5 Lollipop powered by ElementalX...

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Since 2/12/14 CM12...
Nexus 5 Lollipop powered by ElementalX...
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Can you post the APK here?
Thanks

Sure...
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B2PiSOTXR691N29CdGdPaDc1M1U/edit?usp=docslist_api
Nexus 5 Lollipop powered by ElementalX...

Purely in terms of implementation of Material Design, I think the new Buzzfeed app is right up there with the best (even if their content isn't!).

Quickpik is my favourite just great

anyone else wondering where that cool music player app from the android l demo video is ? you know wht im talking about yeah ?

cop1976 said:
Since 2/12/14 CM12...
Nexus 5 Lollipop powered by ElementalX...
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Currently the CM12 is unofficially supported. I'm assuming that dev will take over for the official but I'll wait before installing it.
Thanks for the .apk

androidous said:
anyone else wondering where that cool music player app from the android l demo video is ? you know wht im talking about yeah ?
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They left out a few cool things from the demo. Either it'll come in the next update or they just scrapped it.

Today Calendar Pro is, by far, my favorite material app.

Bloat Ware

anyone could post a pic of how much bloatware can be removed and also how much is installed? anyon disabled any or removed any? If so with what app? Mine will be here tomorrow

I used package disabler pro and was able to block everything i wanted (about 35 apps right now). I disabled the system updates first. Then the Verizon stuff. Then the traditional bloat. Then the samsung and google unwanted apps.
I used to disable apps to get better battery life, but i'm not sure it matters much on this device, as i can easily go 2 days in a poor service area. Since it's poor service, i only get about 4 hours of OST in those 2 days, but i'm sure i could get 6 in a single day.

A few I've disabled on all my phones.
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I used package disabler pro and was able to block everything i wanted (about 35 apps right now). I disabled the system updates first. Then the Verizon stuff. Then the traditional bloat. Then the samsung and google unwanted apps.
I used to disable apps to get better battery life, but i'm not sure it matters much on this device, as i can easily go 2 days in a poor service area. Since it's poor service, i only get about 4 hours of OST in those 2 days, but i'm sure i could get 6 in a single day.
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quangtran1 said:
A few I've disabled on all my phones. View attachment 4133709View attachment 4133710View attachment 4133712
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Do you difference between package disabler and bk package disabler ?
@quangtran1 did you also use package disabler?

For some reason that I haven't really cared to look into, Package Disabler Pro didn't work on this phone. It have the message "For Samsung phones, please use BK Disabler".

quangtran1 said:
A few I've disabled on all my phones.
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What are those ANT apps for? I see you disabled both Chrome and the stock browers, which browser are you using? Thanks
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ANT (supposedly a universal method) allows developers to connect, monitor, and control ANT devices. These are wireless hardware such as health and fitness devices. However, even when disabled, I have no issue with my smart watches and any other NFC/Bluetooth gadget. As far as the browser, I use Adblock Browser, simply to reduce social footprint. I personally do not have a moral or ethical position against Google collecting my data; however, I was getting tired of junk e-mail. The Adblock Browser is clean, fast, and it blocks cookies and tracking codes.
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What are those ANT apps for? I see you disabled both Chrome and the stock browers, which browser are you using? Thanks
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ANT (supposedly a universal method) allows developers to connect, monitor, and control ANT devices. These are wireless hardware such as health and fitness devices. However, even when disabled, I have no issue with my smart watches and any other NFC/Bluetooth gadget. As far as the browser, I use Adblock Browser, simply to reduce social footprint. I personally do not have a moral or ethical position against Google collecting my data; however, I was getting tired of junk e-mail. The Adblock Browser is clean, fast, and it blocks cookies and tracking codes.
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Thank you very much for your reply. Now I have more stuff I can safely disable. Adblock sounds nice. I use Chrome. I have a love hate thing with it. I like that I can sync all of my computers and portable devices settings like bookmarks, etc. But it is a heavy handed resource hog.

new YouTube app removes 2K HDR playback!!

How do I get this back!!! Only 1080p hdr now!! What the faaaack
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Do you have the phone set for WQHD+?
if not, YouTube will not show the higher res options.
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nano303 said:
How do I get this back!!! Only 1080p hdr now!! What the faaaack
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Same the 2K HDR option is not longer there

billu said:
Do you have the phone set for WQHD+?
if not, YouTube will not show the higher res options.
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Yes I do. Even put "Entertainment mode" and nothing. It's the application itself. Every YouTube video I used to watch on 2k hdr . Now only capped at 1080.
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I think it was because majority experiencing dropped frames when watching it. So probably got listed as being incompatible with 1440p+ HDR streams.
Work around would be to use Chrome:
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i at least get 1440p
i at least get 1440p. i don't spend time on the app and didn't know the restriction was removed until i read this...

Ever thought about trying OP YouTube? I've been enjoying it. Only thing I miss from the stock YouTube app is the option to expand the video to fit our display ratio but that's a small thing to miss.

marctronixx said:
i at least get 1440p. i don't spend time on the app and didn't know the restriction was removed until i read this...
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For regular (non HDR) you still have that option. Try finding a HDR video and you are capped at 1080p. 2k/4k options are not available anymore in the app for HDR content.

Ok... I wasted hours on trying to fix this.
By coincidence it started when I started playing with the app resolution in Gamtuner.
I ended up wiping the whole phone - twice.
Second time without restoring any backup.
Downloaded latest APK from Aptoide in the end
Then consulted XDA
Always look up XDA first...
Btw. Search I the app to look only in the Note 8 thread... non existent or can't I just find it?

Looks like this is due to the 1440p 60fps issue with the Note 8. - 1080p 60fps works without dropped frames with Note 8, but Note 8 has been having problems with 1440p 60fps dropping frames. This is my believe why Google (YouTube) stopped supporting 1440p 60fps with the Note 8.
Google (YouTube) is still supporting 1440p at lower frames per second (30fps), when available, with the Galaxy Note 8.
Hopefully there will be a solution in the near future that Google (YouTube) can support 1440p 60fps with the Note 8.

Slightly off topic, is it normal for YouTube on mobile device to have some many adverts? I ask because I normally watch YouTube from chrome browser on a PC. Was shocked how the Note 8 YouTube app appears to be bloated with more adverts, some even appear every few minutes while watching a video.
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Limeybastard said:
Slightly off topic, is it normal for YouTube on mobile device to have some many adverts?
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I don't know, since I have YouTube Red with my Play Music subscription.