Hello guys, i´m new to android (note 8 is my first device, previously i had an iphone 7 plus).
I have a question/problem, normally my note 8 gives me about 5/6 of screen on time, but when i put on a theme (downloaded from the galaxy theme store) y reduces DRASTICALLY my battery life like 4 hours of screen on time, the theme that i downloaded is called "Android O" i guess and it puts my interface all dark (it's suposed to increase battery life by turning of pixels right?) but it doesn't and i want to know what could be happening or what am i doing wrong...
On another matter i have downloaded the office apps (word, power point, excell) and they DONT work, i open them and they just crash, only those 3 apps, i have tried re-downloading them, clearing cache etc. but they just dont work. Any ideas??
Regarding the themes, there should not be any significant increase in batt drain, make a test going back to the default theme, and compare your SOT, it may be a coincidence with something else you installed or activated (4G, performance mode, AOD, sync, gps, bt, dpi,wifi, etc), as for the office apps, I dont know, I disabled all bloatware, incl office facebook yahoo, etc, and carrier rubish
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Regarding the themes, there should not be any significant increase in batt drain, make a test going back to the default theme, and compare your SOT, it may be a coincidence with something else you installed or activated (4G, performance mode, AOD, sync, gps, bt, dpi,wifi, etc), as for the office apps, I dont know, I disabled all bloatware, incl office facebook yahoo, etc, and carrier rubish
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Well I have uninstalled the theme and I'm back at 5:41 SOT and 10% battery left. And about the bloatware, how can I disable things like the sprint splash screen (if that's even possible) or the pre-installed apps?
It is good to hear that the theme indeed was the culprit, the splash screen can not be disabled easily, but, as for bloatware, download bk disabler from play store, this app can disable everything, but be careful, as it can disable system components also, it has a section named "bloatware" all that is safe to disable, but some bloatware is in section system, first identify very carefully what you do want or will not use, as some carrier related apps give you specific features, as VOLTE or data configurations
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It is good to hear that the theme indeed was the culprit, the splash screen can not be disabled easily, but, as for bloatware, download bk disabler from play store, this app can disable everything, but be careful, as it can disable system components also, it has a section named "bloatware" all that is safe to disable, but some bloatware is in section system, first identify very carefully what you do want or will not use, as some carrier related apps give you specific features, as VOLTE or data configurations
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It seems that bk disabler is no longer on the play store. Any alternative?
TonyGzl92 said:
It seems that bk disabler is no longer on the play store. Any alternative?
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Package Disabler pro Plus
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I have hunted for details of the new XXLT9 update and can find virtually nothing. We have 2 notes running LSO/LSZ very well indeed with good battery life and little lag and wonder what the total benefits/losses are of the new update. If it helps any one. I put our good battery life down to this, (phones have never been rooted by the way.) disable all unused/undesired apps.. yahoo etc, but clear each unwanted programs cache and data first then take the green tick out and only then disable. Even all the other programs you use take the green ticks out except chaton / messages /email and any other necessary priority app, I mean literally go through every app and take out the green tick unless its needed then set email to manual sync unless your a business, set the screen mode to the lowest brightness setting acceptable to you, then put power saving on in the task bar set screen time out to 15 secs unless your doing something special and turn brightness down as low as you find you can.I have just 27 good apps on mine (green ticks are out.). I have mentioned disabling for another reason as well, I noticed with the last maps and the play services updates that you cannot disable them or take the ticks out and I'll be surprised if I'm the only one out of millions who disables these, I mean why if you you use maps once or nonce a day should you leave it spying on you and using your data all day reporting back to google and taking up ram but I'm thinking the new update XXLT9 will have all the latest google versions baked in so people can't uninstall the updates back to the version they can disable, if this turns out to be the only reason ,thinly veiled by some little unworthy treat I'll stay put, but if theres any good new features/benefits it would be good if some one could share.
Thank you.
My wife has just bought this phone and was just wondering what can be done to it to maximise the battery life without sacrificing too much?
Currently I'm thinking of installing an app called Power Toggles that allows toggling of things like Bluetooth, NFC, Wifi, etc.
I understand it's got a battery saver built in but unsure if it disables sync or not. Sync is required for emails, syncing Chrome stuff, etc.
I get 2 days with 4-6 hours screen on and do not use any kind of this crappy "battery safe" tools! Only NFC is off. And I sync with 4 email accounts every 5 minutes between 8am and 10pm.
What other apps do you have installed?
Its currently at complete factory settings with no apps installed. I'll just tweak around on it and see how it goes.
I have disabled the most crapware, like unused Google Apps, Linked In, Twitter, Dropbox, Face**** and so on ...
Yeah the HTC Sense Twitter, FB, etc I've managed to disable. For some reason, I'm unable to disable Blinkfeed!
Turned battery saving mode on (not the extreme saver) as it still allows sync whilst turning things off when the phones not in use as well as underclocking the CPU.
How do I disable Google Play Games?
I couldn't find it listed.
Also what other HTC Sense related stuff can be disabled?
For me Blinkfeed replaced the GenieWidget, but I use Nova as Launcher (see Screenshot). And here is my list of disabled apps.
I just can't disable Blink Feed.
Why you would like disable Blinkfeed? Use any other launcher and all is fine.
Because it's horrible and if the feeds can easily be accessed by opening the relevant apps. Just won't let me completely disable it. I don't want to replace it with another one, I don't want any at all.
Could I install a Google launcher without rooting it?
theme
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For me Blinkfeed replaced the GenieWidget, but I use Nova as Launcher (see Screenshot). And here is my list of disabled apps.
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could I ask what Nova theme you are using on the screenshot thanks
Standard Nova theme.
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Standard Nova theme.
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thanks
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I understand it's got a battery saver built in but unsure if it disables sync or not. Sync is required for emails, syncing Chrome stuff, etc.
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Yeah the built in 'Power Saver [1]' and 'Extreme Power Saver [2]' apps kill background sync/WiFi/data when the screen is off [1] and when the app is activated [2].
I use [1] as standard and it's really good for battery life, usually lasting me 2-3 days with minimal use or 1 day with heavy use. The sync is only killed when the screen is off so you receive notifications all at once when you check your phone so you're in control. As part of this, you can set [2] to activate at a particular % of remaining battery to further conserve power.
I'm also using Nova Launcher Prime as its much smoother and cleaner than BlinkFeed and probably uses less resources.
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Hello. I'm new here. I would like to know what is the most appropriate android version and rom on Z1? I came from Xperia T2 Ultra still have it. Usually I get around 8-9-10hrs Screen on time. At 10+% I think. Thats mixed with some texting, brwosing web, youtube, album pictures, some.camera, wifi always on with facebook on and little gaming. with Stamina Mode plus.Queue checked. Well when I got the Z1 battery life was terrible. Usually I got 6hrs on screen. @720p resolution. with wifi.only.browsing and texting. Battery test app by Sony has Pass remarks on all testimg what could.be.the.problem here? Thank you. Well I repaired it with companion to see if it improves tomorrow or the next day. Please help me.on.my Z1 currently on .216 firmware. Help please.
That's the price you have to pay the awesome performance and features . Besides 6hrs SOT is pretty great on z1(I usually only get 5-5.5hrs).
Yup 6 hours of SOT is pretty good on this device
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Yup 6 hours of SOT is pretty good on this device
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Thanks for the reply but is it the only.possible way????? Anyway to improve that? Currently disappointed about the battery life...
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That's the price you have to pay the awesome performance and features . Besides 6hrs SOT is pretty great on z1(I usually only get 5-5.5hrs).
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Thanks for reply but is there anyway to get more? I DID NIT.EVEN.Used Data connection on this screen.time disappointing.....
Anyway without sacrificing GHz or Gpu speed?
DIsable unused apps, disable location tracking for your google account, sync only relevant things, use Adguard to stop ads for browser and apps aswell as it does have a firewall so block apps that dont need to phone home or have internet access. Ditch drainers like Facebook app, Snapchat and avoid so called "Perfomance tuners/optimizers" as they kill apps that are restarted within minutes or seconds draining the perfomance and battery. Set your wifi to not scan for open networks, disable "Allow apps to scan even if wifi is off". In Settings - Security - Apps with usage access, allow Google Play and Google Play Services to have access if you experience wakelocks. Check the rest of your apps settings and disable unecessary notification systems, push notifications and so on. Some tips.
Lower the brightness,turn off vibration,uninstall or greenify battery hogging apps , keep stamina mode on 24/7 .try to use something lighter than chrome, for browsin cuz chrome really likes drinking battery juice. Those are stuff that will help.But underclocking will also help.
But i dont think that ur going to anywhere near the battery life of that T2U.
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DIsable unused apps, disable location tracking for your google account, sync only relevant things, use Adguard to stop ads for browser and apps aswell as it does have a firewall so block apps that dont need to phone home or have internet access. Ditch drainers like Facebook app, Snapchat and avoid so called "Perfomance tuners/optimizers" as they kill apps that are restarted within minutes or seconds draining the perfomance and battery. Set your wifi to not scan for open networks, disable "Allow apps to scan even if wifi is off". In Settings - Security - Apps with usage access, allow Google Play and Google Play Services to have access if you experience wakelocks. Check the rest of your apps settings and disable unecessary notification systems, push notifications and so on. Some tips.
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Well I.have 1hr.and.33minutes screen on time. I DID NOT.EVEN USE DATA Connection, either WIFI at those times. Just Camera and Album ALL Hogging battery eater apps are off. I think this isnt normal for Z1. I think there is wrong on my Z1??? I read people that used data with snycing apps plus camera and browse they got 5 hrs screen on.time but my usage was not even close to that and it already drained the battery??? What can I do more??? this is already 2 hrs old my auntie gave it.to.me.
Hello,
I am suffering from bad battery experience when comparing my phone to my friend's 12 pro max.
I have done factory reset and only installed apps that I need ajd turned on apps background limits and still nothing better at all
My phone is updated to august patch
I am using qhd and 120hz
No battery saving
Naptime is enabled
I have removed uselss samsung apps like bixby, etc.
Most of features in advanced features are turned off expect double tab one. Spen is off
Kindly check my screenshots and tell me what should I do.
Disable Facebook services (not the app itself). Maybe use a different browser Try using power save mode.
Limit display to 60HZ. Disable any unneeded Samsung apps.
I get about 10 hours of SOT
Basically... Buy an S4
android system and kernel being that high up in the list might point to a wakelock. maybe your wearable is causing it (total guess) ?
disable all facebook stuff and try using it thru a browser for a couple of days too.
3mel said:
android system and kernel being that high up in the list might point to a wakelock. maybe your wearable is causing it (total guess) ?
disable all facebook stuff and try using it thru a browser for a couple of days too.
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I need wearable app for my active 2 watch and the buds but I will try to uninstall it and see what will happen
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Disable Facebook services (not the app itself). Maybe use a different browser Try using power save mode.
Limit display to 60HZ. Disable any unneeded Samsung apps.
I get about 10 hours of SOT
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There is no point to limit the display to 60HZ because we paid much to enjoy the 120HZ. Also I did not see much battery difference when using 60 HZ
I will uninstall fb and use another browser to open facebook and see what will happen
Since last week I have my brand new Ultra...
But the battery life is soooo bad... Around 4 hours display on time (1,5h playing a game and the other 2,5h surfing/taking notes etc) I loose 50% battery..
Is this normal?
One UI is using a lot of battery... should be more like 1% unless there's a good reason.
But why?
I didn't set up anything.. Only 120 hz refresh rate
remix92 said:
But why?
I didn't set up anything.. Only 120 hz refresh rate
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Don't know. 120hz eats battery too as does increased brightness. It maybe a combination of things. All Samsung's should be optimized.
Try in safe mode to rule out 3rd party apps.
Clear system cache. Use Device Care to clean Storage/user logs etc.
Keep all social media apps, shopping apps off the phone. Cloud anything will suck battery.
Turn off Google, Samsung, app and carrier fedback. Try temporarily disabling Google play Services, Gmail, Gmaps and Google backup Transport are dependencies.
Use a Package Disabler or adb edits to kill useless bloatware (leave the Samsung system apps alone!). Target only the battery hogs. Beware of dependencies and know what the apk you're disabling does! Names can be misleading.
I came across some sammy apps...
samsung-memory-guardian-4-0-04.apk
thermal-guardian-3-0-46.apk
maybe they'll assist.
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and then there is...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/2022-07-03-v0-5-1-universal-android-debloater.4069209/
note it cannot affect system apps unless you have figured out the Monstrously difficult step of rooting.
old_fart said:
I came across some sammy apps...
samsung-memory-guardian-4-0-04.apk
thermal-guardian-3-0-46.apk
maybe they'll assist.
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and then there is...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/2022-07-03-v0-5-1-universal-android-debloater.4069209/
note it cannot affect system apps unless you have figured out the Monstrously difficult step of rooting.
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Don't have such apk/packages on my device
Used "Package Manager" from. Playstore to check
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Don't have such apk/packages on my device
Used "Package Manager" from. Playstore to check
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They are from the Galaxy Store. These aren't the solutions you need. Package Disabler will work with Android 9 and 10, no problem. PM if you need the website, not on Playstore. Cost 4 or 5 bucks. It runs real time so you can make changes on the fly, effortlessly.
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They are from the Galaxy Store. These aren't the solutions you need. Package Disabler will work with Android 9 and 10, no problem. PM if you need the website, not on Playstore. Cost 4 or 5 bucks. It runs real time so you can make changes on the fly, effortlessly.
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Looked up that app, Package Disabler and I thought wow . . . it works and does NOT need root. So that's a nice trick. The hard part is figuring out what to touch and what to stay away from. They warn you. The bricking is up to you. Thanks goodness there's Odin.
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Looked up that app, Package Disabler and I thought wow . . . it works and does NOT need root. So that's a nice trick. The hard part is figuring out what to touch and what to stay away from. They warn you. The bricking is up to you. Thanks goodness there's Odin.
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It can't brick a phone. I never had to do a factory reset to purge it in over 3 years. However it does run in safe mode as it has full Administrator privileges.