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Motorola Apps Data Abuse even on CM9

I installed CM9 on my Defy+ because I had data abuse from Motorola Apps on original ROM. Now I've installed Onavo data counter and I found out that during 4 hours of using Internet connection Motorola apps used 4 MB. In this time I receive and send a few emails and send a few messages with Whatsapp but these apps have separated counter.
Does anyone know how block motorola apps?

Are you sure that is the motorola apps that are using your mobile data? remember that google also keep collecting data from your device, things like localization and syncing with google acc.

I know that but google maps, google services, Android OS, synchronization, google play, gmail they all have own meter

sidlo said:
I know that but google maps, google services, Android OS, synchronization, google play, gmail they all have own meter
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Try to delete a VPN

same issue here (on my droid pro). what is motorola apps???

I use a firewall to block unwanted data usage in order to not waste any unnecessary mb. I started using Droidwall, and now am using Android Firewall, both of them are equally good, I'm just testing Android Firewall for the moment.
I block everything I do not want using data (including Kernel, due to having had Android OS use up to 143 mb once), and even games (blocks ads ), just don't block Google Play Services, or else background data won't function properly and apps like Whatsapp, for instance, won't receive messages until you open the app, or any other app that you want using a network connection.

Yep just run one of the mentioned firewall.
I also suggest to disable some of these useless apps, you can do it with Bloat Freezer for example.

Problem with Sky email and Google services

I use my sky.com email address to setup my Android devices and for Google online services.
My problem is that Google Play, Music and Wallet are not synced between my phone and when I access online using my desktop.
Anyone out there that uses a sky email address and has a working sync with online services? Anyone with the same problem as me?

Google services only with with associated Gmail accounts.
Sent from my Nexus 7

krelvinaz said:
Google services only with with associated Gmail accounts.
Sent from my Nexus 7
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Sky email uses the Google system, so my Sky credentials work for email and calendar; but not wallet, music and Play store.

Stu C said:
I use my sky.com email address to setup my Android devices and for Google online services.
My problem is that Google Play, Music and Wallet are not synced between my phone and when I access online using my desktop.
Anyone out there that uses a sky email address and has a working sync with online services? Anyone with the same problem as me?
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Hi Stu,
I am having the same problem. I have spoken with google and they have confirmed that Sky have to activated a number of google services on my account e.g. google books. I am in the process of sending emails back and forward with Sky in the attempt for them to solve the issue. Google gave me the instruction they need to follow, but Sky have yet to accept it is their issue!
I'll post back here if i get it sorted.
CB.
Sorry after re-reading your issue, it may be different to my problem.

CB, what's your current situation now that the sky.com accounts have completely dropped off from Google services?
I'm currently discussing with Google to cover me for re-purchasing all my paid apps using a newly created gmail account.

[Q] Some unknown application is using a lot of packet data

My Samsung Galaxy Y GT-S5360 has Android version: 2.3.6. My phone isn't rooted.
Recently some unknown app is using my 2G packet data mysteriously. I am on a cheap internet plan, so this uses up good percentage of my data; though I can ignore it. But my phone becomes hot (~35° C) and obviously battery gets used up. The mysterious usage eats up data ranging between 4-20 MBs. I am unsure if it is random or just that I am lucky to notice this and stop it before it goes SPARTA.
To find out, I tried out various usage monitoring apps, but that none helped to find out which app uses the data. The overall usage in the monitoring app accounts to the used sum, but no signs of what app it is.
I just have Google account(with sync off for Picasa albums) and WhatsApp listed in my Accounts and sync settings. Both have been ON since the day I have this phone, but this thing is happening recently, so I cannot blame them. Also, I do not have much that'd get synced and use this lot of data.
I have disabled auto update of my phone and the Play Store apps.
Due to low internal memory, I have uninstalled all of the default app's(i.e Google Map, Talk, Mail etc) updates except Play Store.
For having a clear idea I will list down the apps whose services are ON on my phone:
WhatsApp
Rocket Player - com.jrtstudio.AnotherMusicPlayer
Assistant - com.speaktoit.assistant
Battery Solo Widget - net.maicas.android.batterys
Notification Toggle - de.j4velin.notificationToggle
DRM Content - com.sec.android.provider.drm
Software Update - com.wssyncmldm
Email - com.andoid.email - I do not use this. Never used it.
Google Services (2 processes and 3 services) - Cloud-to-Device Messaging service, NetworkLocationService, Google Message Service.
Messaging
SnsService
Time
SyncmlDS - com.smlds
Maps * 2 (dunno why, but I see 2)
Software update - com.sec.android.fotaclient
Swype
I had linked all the possible apps to their Play Store page for your convenience to know about the app if in case you didn't, the system didn't allow me to, it says I need minimum 10 posts, upon which I do agree.
I had a thought if the counter on my service provider's side is bugged, but I have seen the uplink and downlink symbols continuously lighted, I switch on my packet data and find a crazy amount of data getting accounted in my usage.
PS: I stay in Mumbai, India. I am on Aircel's GSM network.
Will be thankful if you can help me find a solution to this problem. I have tried to provide most the information that I thought would be helpful, please ask if you need more information.
Thanks for reading such big post.

none of those apps listed (if downloaded from the playstore) should cause large ammounts of data usage
Whatsapp out of all of them would most likely be the largest
If your phone is hot its most likey an app is running all the time stopping the phone from going to sleep (as long as you havent got the phone on charge as this will also stop phone sleeping)
you can use this app to see what app is stopping the phone from sleeping
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.uzumapps.wakelockdetector&hl=en_GB
All you can do is flash stock rom via odin and then re-test if you feel you have a rouge app

Greenifying google play service

hi
I have been using my Note 4 N910 h for more than one year and everything was perfect despite this annoying google service battery draining issue that i believe many are facing as well ..... it drains cellphone's battery as hell no matter what you do .
i installed Greenify and activated experimental features to be able to greenify system application including this bloody one , but i wasn't able to find it among them ..... why
any idea how to find and greenify it ? is there any other way to prevent it from draining the battery
thanks in advance

This is total guesswork, but I think "Greenifying" Google Play Services might F up your phone.
That's why it's not included on the list.
You could "App Settings" (Xposed app) and stop Google Play Services from starting up when your phone starts, but just have Nandroid backup ready.
If you look at the battery usage settings for Google Play Services, it shows the following as included packages:
Google Services Framework, Google Backup Transport, Google Account Manager and Google Play Services.
Some of those can be selected in Greenify. I'm not sure would happen if you selected them though.
Again more guesswork, are you syncing (lots of) data frequently via your Google account?
i.e. contacts, calendar, apps etc
This might fall under Google Backup Transport or Google Account Manager, which in turn falls under Google Play Services.

I denied all the stupid permissions it needed. There's an xposed module called Xprivacy, you can deny many permissions using that like keep awake and stuff. Helps, but don't mess with it that much. I don't. The guy up me is making a good point. Have a nandroid backup.

Google Play services draining 70% of my battery!!

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?

Jt380p said:
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.