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On google maps settings, what exactly does location reporting do? Whats the difference to the location history?
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jb91 said:
On google maps settings, what exactly does location reporting do? Whats the difference to the location history?
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Location reporting: A global account setting, disables or enables location reporting to Google. When enabled you can have your location detected by whatever means the device has available, or set your own location manually. If you want to disable location reporting to Google, you only have to set it on one device as all devices pick up the same setting. Your location is used for customising your searches and other services.
When location reporting is enabled you may:
Report from this device: When enabled, that particular device is used to periodically update Google with your location. Typically this would be the device you have with you. If no device is set to report your location, your location isn't updated.
Enable location sharing: A global account setting, this toggles the setting on all devices. When enabled your location is shared with people you have chosen to see your location, typically used for Google Latitude. You can also manage the people who see your location.
Enable location history: A global account setting, this keeps a track of where you have been, not just where you are now. Only Google and you get to see this information. You can also delete this history via your Google account on the web. History is used to work out your home/work locations and what trips you might have taken, used for Google Now and Google Latitude.
When Location Reporting is enabled Google will then use the device to update it's own database of Wi-Fi locations. For example it will turn your phone on and obtain a GPS position then see what Wi-Fi points are in that area to update it's own database, as well as periodically updating your own location. This is why some people prefer to disable these features to avoid unnecessary battery drain.
You can stop all Google applications from using your device for location checks by going to Settings - Accounts - Google - Location Settings.
Global settings take effect on all devices and the web, for example setting your phone to report your location, then on your tablet disabling Location reporting, also disables it on your phone. So if you wanted to stop reporting your location, you only have to turn it off on one device and all other devices follow.
Hope that helps.
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Phil
Yes thanks a lot. So basically, what location reporting does is just to send out loads of information to Google.
But then the weird thing is, even with location reporting turned off, i can still activate the option for letting my friends track me, and i can also still activate the location history. How is that possible when location reporting is turned off?
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jb91 said:
Yes thanks a lot. So basically, what location reporting does is just to send out loads of information to Google.
But then the weird thing is, even with location reporting turned off, i can still activate the option for letting my friends track me, and i can also still activate the location history. How is that possible when location reporting is turned off?
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Yes you can still activate those settings, however as you are not reporting any location data, I think your friends just get your location as unknown and no location history is gathered. So the Location Reporting is the main switch for reporting back to Google, and the other options are not much use without Google having your location but you can still make a choice with those settings, which will only come into play when you start reporting a location to Google.
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Phil
PhilipL said:
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Yes you can still activate those settings, however as you are not reporting any location data, I think your friends just get your location as unknown and no location history is gathered. So the Location Reporting is the main switch for reporting back to Google, and the other options are not much use without Google having your location but you can still make a choice with those settings, which will only come into play when you start reporting a location to Google.
Regards
Phil
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Hm ok, thanks. Also, is location reporting needed for Google Now in any way?
Can Android Device Mangager benefit from this in any way? I know that with location reporting off, device manager can still reach the phone and get a location but if it also gets location reporting data, then if the phone is off is it likely to have a more recent location from the last time the phone and location reporting was on? I'm just curious if I can shut it off and be safe.. its a rediculous battery hog.
Hi All,
I have an issue with Google Now. I press and hold the home button, get the Google Now page, and nothing else, no tiles, nothing. I have done several searches, and the voice search works, however I do not get any tiles displayed.
Why? It remains on loading and Show More cards
How long have you been using Google Now for? It took about a day or two for it to start displaying cards for me.
It may or may not be quicker, depending on your situation.
I have had the device for 2 weeks now, still nothing displayed.
Do you need to register somewhere?
As far as I know, you don't need to register.
Have a look in the Google Now settings (three dots at the bottom right, I think) and make sure pretty much everything is enabled. Google Now needs access to almost everything so it can work at it's fullest.
Sorry I can't really be much more help, I don't have the One at the moment. I'm awaiting a replacement >.<
Yep everything is ticked.
Have you enabled location services? Without location services Google Now will not work.
During setup phone asks you to about location services, lot of people turn it off to save battery and data. But it is needed for Google now to function.
Also if you use chrome or are signed into google while doing searches on desktops or mobile, then Now actually shows its real usefulness.
Funkym0nkey said:
Have you enabled location services? Without location services Google Now will not work.
During setup phone asks you to about location services, lot of people turn it off to save battery and data. But it is needed for Google now to function.
Also if you use chrome or are signed into google while doing searches on desktops or mobile, then Now actually shows its real usefulness.
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I have enabled local services, however when I go on Google Now, I do not have the small "satellite" displaying, like when I go on google maps. Could it be that I am inside and have no GPS reception?
The searches are showing when I click the Google Search widget, only the searches I did this morning though and not all of them, however no tiling, and Google Now does not display anything
jmonfu said:
I have enabled local services, however when I go on Google Now, I do not have the small "satellite" displaying, like when I go on google maps. Could it be that I am inside and have no GPS reception?
The searches are showing when I click the Google Search widget, only the searches I did this morning though and not all of them, however no tiling, and Google Now does not display anything
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That is fine, GPS is not required for Now to work, it just enhances it.
Go to phone settings > location access> and here you must have access to my location enabled and choose GPS as well as Wifi & Mobile network as sources.
Funkym0nkey said:
That is fine, GPS is not required for Now to work, it just enhances it.
Go to phone settings > location access> and here you must have access to my location enabled and choose GPS as well as Wifi & Mobile network as sources.
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Yep in settings, Location Access, everything is ticked, the 4 options
Hello, in the last couple of days googleservices drain my battery more than screen. In the battery usage stats ,googleservices is everytime around 25-30%.
I disabled location settings (in the phone settings and in the google settings). im not using google now, nor any other google apps (books,games,music). nothing. What could be the reasons and is there any way what app or process causes so much "googleservices" activity?
Same issues here as well. 4.3 is very heavy on google services. had this issue on 4.3 note 2 as well but never had it on 4.1
sohebq said:
Same issues here as well. 4.3 is very heavy on google services. had this issue on 4.3 note 2 as well but never had it on 4.1
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Don't synch Gmail.
Use samsung email client and you'll see a BIG difference in terms of battery life
EliaAlberti said:
Don't synch Gmail.
Use samsung email client and you'll see a BIG difference in terms of battery life
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u mean, not to use gmail application and use integrated client for google emails instead or u mean disabling sync emails within google account sync options?
ixinho said:
Hello, in the last couple of days googleservices drain my battery more than screen. In the battery usage stats ,googleservices is everytime around 25-30%.
I disabled location settings (in the phone settings and in the google settings). im not using google now, nor any other google apps (books,games,music). nothing. What could be the reasons and is there any way what app or process causes so much "googleservices" activity?
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Try this delete your Google account and sign back in worked for me
ixinho said:
u mean, not to use gmail application and use integrated client for google emails instead or u mean disabling sync emails within google account sync options?
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Yes I actually mean both
Don't use Gmail and use integrated email client AND go to accounts > google > untick Sync Gmail.
Let me know how it goes! Ciao
EliaAlberti said:
Yes I actually mean both
Don't use Gmail and use integrated email client AND go to accounts > google > untick Sync Gmail.
Let me know how it goes! Ciao
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Ok i disabled gmail sync so my gmail app doesnt work anymore, but i have a problem with adding gmail acc to my native email client. As far as i know it should work automatically when i enter username and pass and click next (i added my yahoo acc like that) but it says authentication failed.
I checked in my gmail settings, imap is enabled , so is there anything else i need to enter manually?
ixinho said:
Ok i disabled gmail sync so my gmail app doesnt work anymore, but i have a problem with adding gmail acc to my native email client. As far as i know it should work automatically when i enter username and pass and click next (i added my yahoo acc like that) but it says authentication failed.
I checked in my gmail settings, imap is enabled , so is there anything else i need to enter manually?
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Do you use a two-steps log in for Gmail?
If so enter the Gmail app password. I do have 2 steps verification system and rather then entering my Gmail password I use the password I've got for my app account.
I'm sorry I can't be more precise but I reckon that is why you're not able to log in.
Ciao
EliaAlberti said:
Do you use a two-steps log in for Gmail?
If so enter the Gmail app password. I do have 2 steps verification system and rather then entering my Gmail password I use the password I've got for my app account.
I'm sorry I can't be more precise but I reckon that is why you're not able to log in.
Ciao
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Hm, yes i activated 2 steps maybe few weeks ago, but im not quite sure which app password you mean. I have only one gmail password.
Oh, found it under google settings for 2 step verification. will try now.
ixinho said:
Hm, yes i activated 2 steps maybe few weeks ago, but im not quite sure which app password you mean. I have only one gmail password.
Oh, found it under google settings for 2 step verification. will try now.
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thanx , it worked : ) will see if it reduces battery drain and will post here.
can you just explain me what does sync under native email client mean? i have now 2 accounts in native email client and they both have only sync option under account settings. should that be disabled as well even though i disabled it under google account settings?
If I disable gmail sync, should I keep the contacts sync on with gmail? or use the samsung contacts sync?
Same issues google has big sync to drain battery. Mine was 334mb today just for auto backup image
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Terrible results.
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Google play services is draining too much battery. Is anyone else experiencing this? It's really not normal to have more battery drain from this instead of screen on. On my note 2 this never happened and from 7:00 am to 11:00 PM my phone was at 50% with 3 hours of screen on and about 300 apps. Now with GN3 with this rom stock kernel and fresh install with about only 20 apps I can hardly go until 10:00 PM with only 2 hours screen on.
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I am near to find solution. Hold on.
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From 700+ wakelocks, I have reduced it to 340 after playing with autostarts. Also its not appearing in battery stats.
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I actually had some results by going to Google settings and disabling some stuff from there including Google now etc. I will test tomorrow and if I see some good results I will explain in detail the settings I changed.
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Update google play services to fix it. Dont forget to thanks
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I had same thing, what I done just switched off location reporting and "use wireless networks " under location settings. Now it is all fine
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ALERTas said:
I had same thing, what I done just switched off location reporting and "use wireless networks " under location settings. Now it is all fine
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I hate having to turn that off because I want the Goggle Now services to work, and I've found on mine I keep all of that on and still get rid of the Google Services drain. The problem comes from the fact that even when you switch WiFi off, network location keeps it running all the time for location purposes. In 4.1 there was nothing you could do about it, but under 4.3 if you set the following:
Keep Wifi on during sleep > Never
Scanning always available > Unticked
This allows WiFi location to work when you're actually using Wifi, but not if it's only keeping Wifi on for location purposes. I have been running this for a while now, and the Google Services drain is pretty much gone, but full Google Now and Location Services are still available.
Just as a footnote - I'm not actually using the "Wifi during sleep" setting, I use DS Battery Saver Pro with a custom profile that just forces Wifi off when the screen is off, but the settings above should have the same effect.........
I disabled them as an effort to minimize wakelocks (similar to what is listed in this post)
It's definitely helped with getting better battery life but I prefer to have my email sync and LinkedIn sync back. They're all enabled but just don't sync unless I manually do it.
Can anyone advise? Screen caps of current enabled/disabled Google Services Framework attached
Edit: I've tried turning Sync off and turning back on, logging out and logging back in to the account, turning sync off and back on via the menu in Data Usage screen
bo8 said:
I disabled them as an effort to minimize wakelocks (similar to what is listed in this post)
It's definitely helped with getting better battery life but I prefer to have my email sync and LinkedIn sync back. They're all enabled but just don't sync unless I manually do it.
Can anyone advise? Screen caps of current enabled/disabled Google Services Framework attached
Edit: I've tried turning Sync off and turning back on, logging out and logging back in to the account, turning sync off and back on via the menu in Data Usage screen
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Sorry, those screenshots are slightly incorrect. I did in fact re-enable the *checkin receivers and have rebooted the phone but still no "real time" syncing happening with my Gmail app.
Finally revisited this as my phone is still unable to sync notifications in "real time" at all.
I'm finding that checking all the "checkin" services/receivers under Google Services Framework via ROM Toolbox does not actually keep them checked (confirmed via refresh).
Any idea what is going on and how I can fix it?
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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.
kudos1uk said:
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.