So, I have 2 issues on my Nexus4.
1. The FB app is draining a lot of battery suddenly, and so I need to go to it's properties and force stop it. I tried to reinstall the app and also tried clearing the cache and data. Any idea why FB is eating so much battery?
2. I do not use the Google+ app on my phone as much as I use the FB app. Yet the Google+ is consuming a lot of my 3G data. I have just notifications enabled for G+ and Photo Upload is off. Any idea why it is using so much data?
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My battery life has not been as good since I upgraded the ROM a few weeks ago. The biggest culprit seems to be the Android System and Android OS. Each of them typically use about 8-10% of the battery, so it's not uncommon for them to have used 20% of the battery combined.
In addition, Android System uploads a bunch of data. In a full day, Android system typically sends 3-5 MB and receives 400-900 KB.
Android OS (is this all apps combined??) has uploaded 500-1000 KB and receives 10-20 MB.
I've frozen the apps on the receommended list (except for a couple I use like the ATT code scanner). Use no social network stuff. I do have Exchange plus two Gmail accounts + 3 K9 email accounts setup.
I can't seem to manage any setting change to reduce the battery/data usage of these two.
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I've done all those things except for (Settings > Data manager > Data Delivery > social apps > sync over wifi), which I did actually do a couple hours ago on one last run through the settings to make sure I hadn't missed anything before posting here.
What the heck is android system uploading? Is that motoblur backing things up? I have searched XDA and googled and while I have seen the question about Android System with large uploads, I have yet to see a solid answer as to what's going on.
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I've done all those things except for (Settings > Data manager > Data Delivery > social apps > sync over wifi), which I did actually do a couple hours ago on one last run through the settings to make sure I hadn't missed anything before posting here.
What the heck is android system uploading? Is that motoblur backing things up? I have searched XDA and googled and while I have seen the question about Android System with large uploads, I have yet to see a solid answer as to what's going on.
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I think it's constantly receiving contact numbers and contact photos and status' from facebook. no way to turn that off i dont think unless your rooted. i know anytime i call someone, their status and facebook pic is new and haven't seen it before almost every time.
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I think it's constantly receiving contact numbers and contact photos and status' from facebook. no way to turn that off i dont think unless your rooted. i know anytime i call someone, their status and facebook pic is new and haven't seen it before almost every time.
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I am rooted, and have frozen most of the apps on the recommended list.
I don't have facebook or twitter accounts setup. Only Exchange, Gmail and some K9 IMAP accounts.
using traffic monitor, i found that the calibrate compass service, which seems to be a whole suit of services sucks down a lot of data. its been using about 1gb data a month. which im sure is putting some strain on the battery.
Multiple email accounts will cause a great deal of data usage on their own. Especially an exchange account and a gmail account.
If you can, why not use the gmail account to send and receive all the email for the imap accounts. I do this with my business accounts and my personal email.
You also may be syncing your contacts and all with both the exchange and the gmail account which would cause extra data and would be a bit over kill.
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So the number 1 battery hog by far on my g2 is google contacts sync. Its basically never letting my g2 sleep. FWIW I checked in accounts and there's an error showing that sync is experiencing problems and hasn't updated since I bought it.Any idea on what's going on?
yeah a bad luck situation. delete account and resetup sync for one account, let it sync and then add another if you have multiple.
If that doesnt work you might need to go into settings, apps and then wipe contacts and then contacts sync and then resetup again the sync.
Thats whats worked on old phones I had
My contacts haven't been syncing since the 28th either, don't know what gives
Just had the same issue. I was getting massive idle battery drain; ~ 13% just sitting overnight whereas my GNex drained ~2-3% overnight. Went to app manager and cleared data on contacts and contacts storage. Then re-synced and it seems to be working again. Not sure what happened?
What Rom? Clean our stock
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What Rom? Clean our stock
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I am on stock. I downloaded an app called "contacts sync fix" that will go through and fix errors in your contacts so they will sync again. May not be a permanent solution, however the contacts sync is no longer leading my wakelocks.
Since yesterday, battery rub faster than usual and charging took longer than normal.
Using OS Monitor application, Gmail consumes a lot of cpu power. If I switch off wifi and data, there is a notification come out stating "no connection can't download attachments".
Things I have tried
1. Remove automatically download attachments from Gmail setting
2. Clear Gmail application cache
3. Uninstall Gmail update
4. Remove Gmail and install it again from scratch using titanium backup.
All the above doesn't work. The application keeps on using the network, either on wifi or data networks.
I'm on LG G2 OS 4.2.2 rooted but with stock recovery.
This seems to occur since 10th Jan, upon updating Gmail app.
Any hint how to solve this?
Note: issue resolved by deleting all email with attachment on my Gmail account. I have also change setting in Gmail to sync only last 15 days.
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Lately, I'm getting less SOC (3hr), until one day it caught my eye. I found Google Play services using at least 50% everyday! I know there's a module on magisk to disable it, but I have important messages to respond. How do I fix it? I've tried turning off location, deny unnecessary permissions, restrict most apps from running in background.
Check to see is you have a sync issue, Play Services will keep trying to sync: Settings > Accounts see if any errors.
Next try setting your GPS to device only as a test, apps request GPS through Play services so although unlikely just test it to so if it improves battery life.
Also try clearing the Play services data.
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Check to see is you have a sync issue, Play Services will keep trying to sync: Settings > Accounts see if any errors.
Next try setting your GPS to device only as a test, apps request GPS through Play services so although unlikely just test it to so if it improves battery life.
Also try clearing the Play services data.
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I always have account sync off, and I always have the GPS set to device only. I've tried disabling GPS for the Google app, and it help somewhat. Any other tips?
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I always have account sync off, and I always have the GPS set to device only. I've tried disabling GPS for the Google app, and it help somewhat. Any other tips?
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Do you have all categories of sync turned off, sms, chrome, contacts etc etc?
You do not mention data, did you do the last suggestion of clearing data and cache in Google Play Services?
My only other suggestion would be to aslo clear Google Services Framework, it is usually advised not to do this can take a few days to settle due to a new store token which some apps can take a while to update, you might also have to log into Google again. Due to your issue I think it is worth it.
(you need to press "show system" to see GSF)
Found the culprit
It's the auto sync that drains the battery. The backup does not drain battery. Tried it and it works, now I get two days worth of battery on my redmi note 8 pro and a whole day of battery on my mi a1 with moderate usage. Some games, facebook, Netflix etc.
Hey, so im an heavy user of Instagram and Telegram, i have many accounts within Instagram i manage and im using an Parallel App that enable me to have 2 Instagram accounts, Also im using an Telegram modded app with many accounts.
Those things DRAIN my battery, even when my phone is locked i lose 15% for 8 hours of not touching my phone.
Is there anyhow to make the battery better? I saw some awesome results for some of you.
Like disable Bixby, Any Instagram/Facebook Modded app that requires less battery or so?
Thanks!
Put the app to sleep mode and restrict background data.
Facebook is a big drain but I only lose about 2% ON Standby in 5 hours. I can also use Facebook for about 5 hours straight and still get 9 to 10 hours Screen on time.
Nearly all my apps are in sleep mode and restricted background data. Apart from Google, Gmail, Calendar and those that won't let me change the settings.
You probably gave Instagram and Telegram permission to ignore battery optimization when you installed the apps so they can provide instant notifications but Instagram, Telegram, and dating apps that provide instant notifications need to always be running in the background to do it and keep your phone from ever going to sleep--even when you aren't using it.
If those apps are excluded from battery optimization you need to choose whether instant notifications or battery life are more important to you.