hi, just my nexus 4 and rooted it straight away
currently using cm10 with franco kernel.
so far so good but i would like to know which rom & kernel combo provide the best battery life? i am not a heavy gamer so cpu/gpu intensive tasks are not essential to me.
any advice would be great
cm10.1 jellybro + franco r29.
zephiK said:
cm10.1 jellybro + franco r29.
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thanks exactly what i already have, is there any particular settings you use or you just leave values at default?
zFayZz said:
thanks exactly what i already have, is there any particular settings you use or you just leave values at default?
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you have the franco kernel updater app?
use betterbatterystats (google for it.. you can find it for free on XDA) and ensure no wakelocks. ensure your phone is properly deep sleeping
google maps -> settings -> location -> disable automatic reporting and the other checked mark (update your location)
news & weather app -> settings -> refresh interval (set it to once a day or manually.. depending on how often you use it)
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you have the franco kernel updater app?
use betterbatterystats (google for it.. you can find it for free on XDA) and ensure no wakelocks. ensure your phone is properly deep sleeping
google maps -> settings -> location -> disable automatic reporting and the other checked mark (update your location)
news & weather app -> settings -> refresh interval (set it to once a day or manually.. depending on how often you use it)
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cool thanks ill try them now
zephiK said:
cm10.1 jellybro + franco r29.
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+1 on franco kernel r29
zFayZz said:
cool thanks ill try them now
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set it also on interactive if it isn't already. i use row over deadline.
disable fsync, logger, and that other setting. via kernel app
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set it also on interactive if it isn't already. i use row over deadline.
disable fsync, logger, and that other setting. via kernel app
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thanks done them
will test the settings & post results
CodeFireX ROM and Franco r29 for me, amazing battery life and buttery smooth!
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Latest Minco Rom + Latest Franco Kernel = Best Nexus 4
(Both are directly supported by Franco)
Thanks ill stick to cm10 just because i have tried so many roms when i had an s3 and i always ended up going back to cm10
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the battery life is amazing! i have been using it heavily for 7 hours and am on 64%, imagine how much standby time i would get!
i will post a screen shot when i next charge and use it normally to get a more clearer result.
cm10 + franco is beast!
Stock rooted with intersectRaven for me
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zFayZz said:
the battery life is amazing! i have been using it heavily for 7 hours and am on 64%, imagine how much standby time i would get!
i will post a screen shot when i next charge and use it normally to get a more clearer result.
cm10 + franco is beast!
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Bull
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Rasbean and Franco. Here's some pics of my usage. Browse xda a lot, gamed for 30-45 mins on and off. Installing updating apps. YouTube. Mid to heavy usage.
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Rasbean and Franco. Here's some pics of my usage. Browse xda a lot, gamed for 30-45 mins on and off. Installing updating apps. YouTube. Mid to heavy usage.
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about same as mine thats cool i get around 4 hours screen time
Stock with Franco
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I don't think I'll use CM10 until they decide to fix the Play Music bug, album artwork is borked in it, only on CM10.1
I'm gonna use faux + xylon and let you guys know the result, setting it up right now
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Bull
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yeah my bad... after more tests i am only getting 4 hours max screen time... though r29 franco was probably the best for me
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What kernels are currently out designed for battery life?
Bump.
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There aren't any stable UV kernels out there yet. Morfic has an experimental one which I had great success withbut it seems I was in the vast minority. Netarchys kernels tend to get slightly better battery life than morfics but they both get great battery life considering. I don't really are the need for a UV kernel to be honest. I get through about 16 to 18 hours on a charge easy every day and my phone is rarely below 30% when I plug it in at might.
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16-18???
Am I doing something wrong? I get 12 hrs barely with moderate usage running stock rom. How in the world are u getting 18?
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Im getting 16 to 18 hours on stock too with I would say moderate use. About 2 hours of gaming a day with 20ish texts through gvoice and maybe an hour on the phone. My phone is also my watch so I'm always pulling it out and checking the time. Some web browsing when finding out things for customers.
I'm so satisfied I haven't even rooted it yet. Ill probably do it when cm7 hits a stable or release candidate stage. I had my fill of nightlies on my HeroC.
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Any web browsing? I do 30mins phone calls. 1hr games. 30 min apps ie Facebook and xda. And texting ~100-200 all in one day and I can only get about 10-12 hrs.
Currently using netarchy bfs kernel setting at 1 ghz no profiles.
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Zardos66 said:
Im getting 16 to 18 hours on stock too with I would say moderate use. About 2 hours of gaming a day with 20ish texts through gvoice and maybe an hour on the phone. My phone is also my watch so I'm always pulling it out and checking the time. Some web browsing when finding out things for customers.
I'm so satisfied I haven't even rooted it yet. Ill probably do it when cm7 hits a stable or release candidate stage. I had my fill of nightlies on my HeroC.
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CM7 RC1 is out. I installed it yesterday morning and it is running very smooth.
chrlswltrs said:
CM7 RC1 is out. I installed it yesterday morning and it is running very smooth.
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Battery life?
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Battery life?
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I am on ogdobber's kernel, I am getting about 16 hours or so with a good amount of use. Easily gets me through a day
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I am on ogdobber's kernel, I am getting about 16 hours or so with a good amount of use. Easily gets me through a day
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I'm using netarchys 1.2.4 kernel running a 1400/100 setcpu profile and I get about 14-16 hours with moderate use. Today has been light use and im at 64% after 10 hours. Also I'm usually at medium brightness.
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kenvan19 said:
I'm using netarchys 1.2.4 kernel running a 1400/100 setcpu profile and I get about 14-16 hours with moderate use. Today has been light use and im at 64% after 10 hours. Also I'm usually at medium brightness.
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That is the kernel I was thinking about trying next, I would like to go to about 1.3 with about 600 screen off setCPU. I usually run at minimum brightness except it switches to auto in handcent, Facebook, browser, etc. Also auto sync is only on 7 min every 3 hours, my other Widgets refresh a lot quicker (LPP Widgets)
Does that kernel have the voodoo sound, I am really loving that right now?
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That is the kernel I was thinking about trying next, I would like to go to about 1.3 with about 600 screen off setCPU. I usually run at minimum brightness except it switches to auto in handcent, Facebook, browser, etc. Also auto sync is only on 7 min every 3 hours, my other Widgets refresh a lot quicker (LPP Widgets)
Does that kernel have the voodoo sound, I am really loving that right now?
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Voodoo sound and the new color mod to boot, yes.
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chrlswltrs said:
That is the kernel I was thinking about trying next, I would like to go to about 1.3 with about 600 screen off setCPU. I usually run at minimum brightness except it switches to auto in handcent, Facebook, browser, etc. Also auto sync is only on 7 min every 3 hours, my other Widgets refresh a lot quicker (LPP Widgets)
Does that kernel have the voodoo sound, I am really loving that right now?
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how did you set auto sync to sync for 7 mins every 3 hrs?
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how did you set auto sync to sync for 7 mins every 3 hrs?
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Tasker, that is one of my profiles
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Hi to you all,
Have you done any benchmark quadrant type with modified kernel?
For my part in stock kernel I was running about 5050, which is very promising when the capabilities of the beast!
I look forward to the first kernel in flashable zip Franco associable with a rom type aokp
This association did wonders on my old galaxy nexus!
sorry for my broken english, I'm french
you can flash Franco Kernel via Bootloader mode. works amazing so far
zephiK said:
you can flash Franco Kernel via Bootloader mode. works amazing so far
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thank's !!! i'll try it
Not massive on bechmarks and a big fan of Franco.
I cant tell any day to day difference in the performance between any of the kernels currently out however Matrix is giving me more batter life, (more screen on time) than the others.
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Not massive on bechmarks and a big fan of Franco.
I cant tell any day to day difference in the performance between any of the kernels currently out however Matrix is giving me more batter life, (more screen on time) than the others.
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ok, i wait and see when franco kernel will done !!!
I just flashed franco kernel myself with paranoid android. Going to see how it runs for a few days.
For those who have used matrix and franco extensively care to share your thoughts, pros/cons for each?
However, if you put any trust in Quadrant scores you could use them to prove that dancing naked for 5 minutes in your garden affects device performance
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- chainfire
I am using Trinity. Love it so far.
Tried faux123, found it undesirable with current my settings.
Didn't want to commit to non-stock ROM for franco. Would love to try it though.
I'm on xylon ROM and matrix 3.0 kernel
My n4 battery life last so long that even my wife asked me to root her phone and make it last all day like mine....
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The best nexus 4 kernel is the matrix kernel. Battery is fantastic and performance is stellar.
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Franco works on stock rom?
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zephiK said:
you can flash Franco Kernel via Bootloader mode. works amazing so far
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From recovery too
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Running franco kernel and using my phone as I normally would during the day. I don't see any particular battery life savings. I think I will flash matrix tonight and see how it goes tomorrow.
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Franco works on stock rom?
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Yes sir, franco also uses stock rom.
I have gotten the best battery from matr1x compared to Franco. I got 2 1/2 hr on stock, 3 hr 40 min on Franco and 4hr 40 min on Matr1x I'm still running stock otherwise but I think I'm gonna try experimenting with Roms tonight. Any suggestions I want to stay as close to a stock look as possible but I'm willing to bend for battery.
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I have gotten the best battery from matr1x compared to Franco. I got 2 1/2 hr on stock, 3 hr 40 min on Franco and 4hr 40 min on Matr1x I'm still running stock otherwise but I think I'm gonna try experimenting with Roms tonight. Any suggestions I want to stay as close to a stock look as possible but I'm willing to bend for battery.
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Are you using interactive as the governor? It is more tweaked than ondemand on Franco.
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Are you using interactive as the governor? It is more tweaked than ondemand on Franco.
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Yes I was using interactive but I only gave it about 2 days. I needed to probably give it more time. But I'm loving Matr1x at the moment. Thank u for your suggestions they are much appreciated
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the1onewolf said:
Running franco kernel and using my phone as I normally would during the day. I don't see any particular battery life savings. I think I will flash matrix tonight and see how it goes tomorrow.
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You must wait at least 1 week, in order to get the kernel settle in your phone..
patience is a virtue friend
calanizzle said:
You must wait at least 1 week, in order to get the kernel settle in your phone..
patience is a virtue friend
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Why do people say stuff like this? Do you need a week when you install a new operating system on your computer before it works normally?
No.
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You must wait at least 1 week, in order to get the kernel settle in your phone..
patience is a virtue friend
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Characters like this brighten my day.
thetinguy said:
Why do people say stuff like this? Do you need a week when you install a new operating system on your computer before it works normally?
No.
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You never know.
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Are you using interactive as the governor? It is more tweaked than ondemand on Franco.
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He tweaked it for interactive... Also each kernel has their sweet spot for every person... It's not the same for all.. Which takes time... Like a week
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Currently on stock ROM running the matrix kernel. I can't get more than 2.5hrs of screen on time which I think is pathetic. With my galaxy note 2 I can get 5-6hrs screen on time with same usage.
Any other kernel I should try to improve battery life? I see some people here getting over 4hrs screen on time and I don't see how it's possible on this phone.
Pretty good battery life with Franco kernel. What's your screen brightness and mind if you post a screenshot of your Battery in Settings?
Switch to the CM 10.1 nighties. Getting double what I did on stock, no joke.
Some of my recent battery stats can be found here.
Here are my fine tuned settings, been working on these for a while to get this thing to last haha. BTW: buy Faux123 prj app, its fantastic. Well here goes 486/1.13 on intellidemand, snake charmer on, mpdecision off, -100mv universal UV, CPU eco mode on, GPU at 400 on demand, io at fiops 2048.
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Also I'm using the latest faux123 beta kernel
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negroplasty said:
Switch to the CM 10.1 nighties. Getting double what I did on stock, no joke.
Some of my recent battery stats can be found here.
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Hmmm that's weird. Isn't it a pure stock ROM just like stock? Wonder why it's so much better.
Any issues with this ROM? What kernel are you using?
Yep CM10 nightly is where its at. Running faux kernel. Check this out. This is with very heavy CPU usage as well.
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Here are my fine tuned settings, been working on these for a while to get this thing to last haha. BTW: buy Faux123 prj app, its fantastic. Well here goes 486/1.13 on intellidemand, snake charmer on, mpdecision off, -100mv universal UV, CPU eco mode on, GPU at 400 on demand, io at fiops 2048.
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Also I'm using the latest faux123 beta kernel
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Does the app. play well with the Stock ROM?
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Yep CM10 nightly is where its at. Running faux kernel. Check this out. This is with very heavy CPU usage as well.
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did you disable any of the location settings in maps or google services/sync? those seems to destroy battery life.
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Hmmm that's weird. Isn't it a pure stock ROM just like stock? Wonder why it's so much better.
Any issues with this ROM? What kernel are you using?
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Stock everything as far as CM goes. Location services running. No stability or other issues experienced yet, just a slew of other features I don't know how I went without.
Is it as fast as stock? I love how fast the phone is stock and wouldn't want to change that.
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Is it as fast as stock? I love how fast the phone is stock and wouldn't want to change that.
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Faster.
It's faster than the speed of light.
You should look at Franco kernel thread... 5-6 hours are no problem .
I use 100% brightness and have now 2h screen on time and 44% battery left.
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You should look at Franco kernel thread... 5-6 hours are no problem .
I use 100% brightness and have now 2h screen on time and 44% battery left.
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Do you have to mess with any CPU settings? Or just flash the kernel and that's it?
Thinking of going with cm10.1 and Franco kernel
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Do you have to mess with any CPU settings? Or just flash the kernel and that's it?
Thinking of going with cm10.1 and Franco kernel
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Flash and forget
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iboj007 said:
Does the app. play well with the Stock ROM?
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Haven't tried sorry
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Do you have to mess with any CPU settings? Or just flash the kernel and that's it?
Thinking of going with cm10.1 and Franco kernel
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Flash the Kernel and you will see the difference
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did you disable any of the location settings in maps or google services/sync? those seems to destroy battery life.
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Nope. Location is still on as well as Google Now. Sync is on too.
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I also get over 4 hours of screen time using cm10 with Franco kernel.
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Just flashed cm10.1 and franco kernel. Hoping the battery is great now!
Does anyone know a stable ROM that can significant increase the battery life on the Nexus 4? Right now I'm stock, and battery life has been terrible and doesn't even last me through the day. It is also very slow to charge on the included charger, but seems to charge faster on a Kindle Fire 1.8A I have.
Thanks!
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The custom kernels in the dev section offer decent battery life.
I'm a wifi user mostly and I get @5.5 to 6 hours screen on time with lite gaming and browsing (this site all day lol).. i do Undervolt by a total of 150mV too... I recomend Harsh's kernel personally.
Underclocking the CPU is not worth it imo because it just makes other cores go online quicker when more power is needed... though it may help a small bit.
other usual tips..
use low screen brightness
turn off google now
turn off gps location
only sync stuff you really use, turn other syncs off (i have just gmail,contacts,browser synced)
turn off nfc if not using
make sure to use the open recent apps button and swipe away all apps when putting the phone down for a while (this really helps with stock kernel because of the wakelocks)
edit.. also after a week or so of charges the battery gets better.
Mpdecision is killing the battery. Try Franco kernel or faux.
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Mpdecision is killing the battery. Try Franco kernel or faux.
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Or trinity.
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I'll give Franco kernel a try. Can CyanogenMod increase the battery life in the Nexus 4?
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Fauxs kernel and eco mode
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I am on 4.4 with ak kernel. Default settings. 3g and Google now are on always. I m getting about 10 hours of battery with roughly two hours of screen on time. Is it good enough or can be better ?
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I am on 4.4 with ak kernel. Default settings. 3g and Google now are on always. I m getting about 10 hours of battery with roughly two hours of screen on time. Is it good enough or can be better ?
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It can be better. Download Trickster Mod and Unvervolt and reduce CPU frecuency. There are a lot of good threads with the optimal settings for that app.
Hmm. Can you point me to one please ?
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It can be better. Download Trickster Mod and Unvervolt and reduce CPU frecuency. There are a lot of good threads with the optimal settings for that app.
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Can you point me to one please ?
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roddem said:
I am on 4.4 with ak kernel. Default settings. 3g and Google now are on always. I m getting about 10 hours of battery with roughly two hours of screen on time. Is it good enough or can be better ?
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same issue!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47933542#post47933542
No i am not in the PC but just Google trickster mod battery settings nexus 4.
Maybe u have some apps running in the background. Use greenify to freeze them and stop CPU wakelock
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roddem said:
I am on 4.4 with ak kernel. Default settings. 3g and Google now are on always. I m getting about 10 hours of battery with roughly two hours of screen on time. Is it good enough or can be better ?
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There are a lot of factors that can affect the longevity of the phone's daily battery life. Apps that are constantly running in the background will drain your juice. Lowering down the brightness will lower the power consumption greatly. Disabling location services should help. If you're in an area with bad service, your phone will use more power to stay connected to the nearest tower. Tweak you kernel settings or try a different kernel can help.
for a fairly default installation with i would say 10 hours with 2 hours of screen time is normal.
But there are some good advices in this thread to optimize it a little more