How many people are actually using this setting? I turned it on after updating to 290, but haven't actually benchmarked its effect. I have noticed that turning on the screen at times will cause a handful to notifications to show up all at once because new requests suddenly go through.
From Sony's website:
Another new and important power management feature is the Queue background data* functionality, which minimises the number of network connection attempts when the screen is off. By queuing and releasing all network requests at set intervals of 15 minutes, the time spent in the connected radio state is minimised and the battery life is increased. When Stamina Mode is enabled, the Queue background data will only queue the connections for white listed applications, since all other applications are already blocked from using network connections.
Queuing background data will save power both on LTE and 3G networks, while for WiFi connections this functionality is not used. It is enabled by default but can be turned off by the user under Settings > Data usage > menu > Queue background data.
As an app developer, it can be useful to know that online connections are not created exactly when applications request it. However, the queuing of background data is only applicable for new connections, as old connections that have already been established will still be able to send and receive data.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
There's an interesting bit that existing connections aren't affected by this setting, only new connection requests made while the screen is off. I'm not sure how typical it is for apps to hold onto connections or not, so I'm curious how effective this could be across the board.
I've had this on with Stamina mode on and exceptions for Whatsapp and Messenger. I don't see any noticeable problems or increase in battery life.
Sent from my C6902 using xda app-developers app
I think this is interesting for people who don't use STAMINA mode.
Sent from my Xperia Z1 using Tapatalk Pro
RHBH said:
I think this is interesting for people who don't use STAMINA mode.
Sent from my Xperia Z1 using Tapatalk Pro
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This is for people who use Stamina mode. Only white listed apps are queued.
Sent from my C6902 using xda app-developers app
BreakShadow said:
This is for people who use Stamina mode. Only white listed apps are queued.
Sent from my C6902 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I dont see anywhere that states only white listed apps in stamina mode are the ones that are queued to limit background data. I think it applies to all apps.
Avantiel said:
I dont see anywhere that states only white listed apps in stamina mode are the ones that are queued to limit background data. I think it applies to all apps.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sorry, to be precise... When Stamina mode is activated only whitelisted apps are queued.(when screen is off)
When Stamina mode is off, all app background data is queued.
Sent from my C6902 using xda app-developers app
Related
Hi guys,
Firstly I am no expert, however I would like share my experiences and knowledge of battery saving tips. This is probably best suited to novices like myself and some tips maybe obvious to some, but hey if they are, try the next one!
Press the thanks button if this is useful.
Tip 1 :
Turn off wifi, GPS, Bluetooth - when not using it.
Tip 2 :
If you know that you're going to be in a bad reception area (has 0 bar) for awhile, turn ON airplane mode. If you let the radio keep on searching for a signal, then it's going to drain the battery. For example, I would do this when travelling on the tube in london.
Tip 3 :
Turn off google's location service, unless you need latitude. - Settings - Location Services - Turn off all 4 boxes.
Tip 4 :
Dim screen brightness, I like to use a widget called brightness level, mainly keep brightness on 25%. Screen brightness is a big culprit for battery drain.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...XJ2ZWZpc2gud2lkZ2V0cy5icmlnaHRuZXNzbGV2ZWwiXQ..
Tip 5 :
Disable apps you dont use, e.g. email and exchange servces. You can disable apps, by going into manage apps within settings. If rooted you can freeze apps, by using titanium backup.
Tip 6 :
Turn off backround data sync within apps. Apps such as Google currents, pulse etc, regulary download data in background, turn this off and manually download when you actually use the app.
Tip 7 :
If your a facebook user, uninstall the official facebook app as this is a big battery drainer, I prefer to use :
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5rcm0uZmJtIl0.
Tip 8 :
Use a black or dark wallpaper and theme apps/widgets dark where possible. Thanks to b-eock here are some dark wallpapers : LINK
Theres probably some more tips I've forgotten to add, but these are the main ones I follow.
Handy checklist, thanks.
At the risk of stating the obvious, there is another even more radical power saving measure possible:
If you are in a situation where you really only need to use the phone as a simple phone, then TURN OFF BOTH MOBILE DATA AND WI-FI COMPLETELY!
I know, people will say "but what's the point of having a smartphone", but as an example, at work my only use of the phone is to be contacted in emergency. It's so easy to toggle data, I often just switch it off.
You will find that with the latest firmware and data off, the battery life is truly amazing.
Agree mobile data does eat a lot of battery to and if your phone is just sitting there idle or you are in desperate need then turning it off could be an option.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
It's a small point, but on AMOLED screens, it takes less power to produce black than anything else. If you're desperate to squeeze every ounce of battery out of your device, theme your apps darker, if you can.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app
thanks. have updated original post.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
Ebty32 said:
Great Post
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Cheers. Nice to be helpful for a change.
Tip 1 :
Turn off wifi, GPS, Bluetooth - when not using it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I always leave those toggled on.
Tip 2 :
When connected to wifi, turn off mobile data
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I always leave it toggled on.
Tip 3 :
Turn off google's location service, unless you need latitude. - Settings - Location Services - Turn off all 4 boxes.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
All check boxes checked and I also turned on Location History in Latitude.
Tip 4 :
Dim screen brightness, I like to use a widget called brightness level, mainly keep brightness on 25%. Screen brightness is a big culprit for battery drain.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...XJ2ZWZpc2gud2lkZ2V0cy5icmlnaHRuZXNzbGV2ZWwiXQ..
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Brightness always set to Auto. I never dim it.
Tip 5 :
Disable apps you dont use, e.g. email and exchange servces. You can disable apps, by going into manage apps within settings. If rooted you can freeze apps, by using titanium backup.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I don't disable or freeze any apps.
Tip 6 :
Turn off backround data sync within apps. Apps such as Google currents, pulse etc, regulary download data in background, turn this off and manually download when you actually use the app.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Everything is set to sync and working in the background. nothing is done manually on my phone. gReader is set to sync every hour pulling images and snippets. BeWeather is set to sync every 6 hours. Built in lockscreen weather is set to sync every 3 hours. I have some other stuff with push notifications too.
Tip 7 :
If your a facebook user, uninstall the official facebook app as this is a big battery drainer, I prefer to use :
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5rcm0uZmJtIl0.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I use the official facebook app.
Tip 8 :
Use a black or dark wallpaper and theme apps/widgets dark where possible.
Theres probably some more tips I've forgotten to add, but these are the main ones I follow.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Lockscreen is lightish blue, and homescreen is live wallpaper.
So it seems, I go against all this tip LMAO. Battery still last a whole day for me.
I hate turning things off and putting phone in airplane mode and all these tips to save battery. The S3 has a capable enough battery. Just use your smartphone to the fullest.
I'm pleased for you, if one day you wanted to get even more battery life, at least you know what to do! How much on screen time do you get? Screenshots?
Using juice defender is easier and a more consequent method of achieving better battery life.
I used to do everything manually but it felt stupid because I kept repeating myself. Leaving the house: turn off this and that. Arrive at work turn on something else again.
Why have a computer and perform the tedious and repetisios task ourselves?
daz_2000 said:
I'm pleased for you, if one day you wanted to get even more battery life, at least you know what to do! How much on screen time do you get? Screenshots?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Not saying I get the most optimum battery life, but it gets me through a day. I get around 2 hour screen time and 19+ hours. I just like to keep every on for convenience.
I will post a screen shot when I deplete my battery.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
whatever works for you and your happy with is the main thing. personally I'm not happy unless I get minimum 3.5 hours screen on time.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
sargasso said:
Using juice defender is easier and a more consequent method of achieving better battery life.
I used to do everything manually but it felt stupid because I kept repeating myself. Leaving the house: turn off this and that. Arrive at work turn on something else again.
Why have a computer and perform the tedious and repetisios task ourselves?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Again whatever works for you. Personally I prefer the manual approach. Think I found juice defender made things worse for me.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
Good idea. Just a couple of points.
GPS uses no battery unless an application specifically is using GPS to locate you. In other words, it only uses power if its flashing away in the status bar.
No need to turn mobile data off when on wifi. The connection is not using power unless an MMS wants to come in.
battery saving tips
thanks for the useful tips. Although my battery lasts most of the day also and it seems sometimes more frivilous to be turning apps on and off rather than to keep them all on and have your phone last a little shorter....
illusion787 said:
thanks for the useful tips. Although my battery lasts most of the day also and it seems sometimes more frivilous to be turning apps on and off rather than to keep them all on and have your phone last a little shorter....
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm only suggesting to disable apps you don't use such as email and exchange. As I only use gmail. The other point I made is to turn off background data. Classic example is Google currents. I just sync when I go into the app and have background data off which is a setting within currents.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
rootSU said:
Good idea. Just a couple of points.
GPS uses no battery unless an application specifically is using GPS to locate you. In other words, it only uses power if its flashing away in the status bar.
No need to turn mobile data off when on wifi. The connection is not using power unless an MMS wants to come in.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
:good: Good to know.
When i reading long white pages with black text i often use negative colour widget. Saved battery and better for my eyes.
Odoslané z GT-I9300 cez Tapatalk 2
patospatos said:
When i reading long white pages with black text i often use negative colour widget. Saved battery and better for my eyes.
Odoslané z GT-I9300 cez Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Tis a good tip. Actually, rooted users with the latest Siyah kernel can tap home 4 times and do this too.
ekjl said:
Not saying I get the most optimum battery life, but it gets me through a day. I get around 2 hour screen time and 19+ hours. I just like to keep every on for convenience.
I will post a screen shot when I deplete my battery.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That's not good life at all. You just let it set there... 2 hours of screen time for a 19+ hour day... I can get over about 60 Hours with 5+ hours of screen time easily
daz_2000 said:
Hi guys,
Firstly I am no expert, however I would like share my experiences and knowledge of battery saving tips. This is probably best suited to novices like myself and some tips maybe obvious to some, but hey if they are, try the next one!
Press the thanks button if this is useful.
Tip 1 :
Turn off wifi, GPS, Bluetooth - when not using it.
Tip 2 :
When connected to wifi, turn off mobile data
Tip 3 :
Turn off google's location service, unless you need latitude. - Settings - Location Services - Turn off all 4 boxes.
Tip 4 :
Dim screen brightness, I like to use a widget called brightness level, mainly keep brightness on 25%. Screen brightness is a big culprit for battery drain.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...XJ2ZWZpc2gud2lkZ2V0cy5icmlnaHRuZXNzbGV2ZWwiXQ..
Tip 5 :
Disable apps you dont use, e.g. email and exchange servces. You can disable apps, by going into manage apps within settings. If rooted you can freeze apps, by using titanium backup.
Tip 6 :
Turn off backround data sync within apps. Apps such as Google currents, pulse etc, regulary download data in background, turn this off and manually download when you actually use the app.
Tip 7 :
If your a facebook user, uninstall the official facebook app as this is a big battery drainer, I prefer to use :
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5rcm0uZmJtIl0.
Tip 8 :
Use a black or dark wallpaper and theme apps/widgets dark where possible.
Theres probably some more tips I've forgotten to add, but these are the main ones I follow.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Tip 9: buy a Nokia dumb phone as using the above you just will be able to the same thing with it.
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using xda premium
Hi. I just started using mobile internet but my telco only give me 250MB per month. What apps do you recommend that can control the data usage? For starters I've been using android firewall to block some apps from using my data. But I would like to know more apps. And how do I block the system update OTA from using my data to check for updates?
Why not just turn off the data radio until you actually need it?
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app
i have been using macrodroid to turn off data when screen off(and other things). But you can do this a number of ways, through settings, and long pressing on the tile in quick settings will bring up a screen to turn off mobile data to
chrisrozon said:
Why not just turn off the data radio until you actually need it?
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
because i need to rely on whatsapp and LINE. by turning off data I wont know when I recieve message.
BrianDigital said:
i have been using macrodroid to turn off data when screen off(and other things). But you can do this a number of ways, through settings, and long pressing on the tile in quick settings will bring up a screen to turn off mobile data to
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
thanks. will check it out
anyone has more to recommend?
Try This.
CALL TIMER CONTROL PRO
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...EsImNvbS5Ub3VjaFNwb3RzLkNhbGxUaW1lclByb1YyIl0.
Just use Greenify. Best app and has really good response. If you try this you'll never go back. It hibernates lots of apps and stops them from draining batt/data in the background remember to disable notifications in the background for all internet-related apps.
Greenify also works for ALL apps. Just add it to the grenify list.
It's the only app you're gonna need and is gonna solve your problem.
Also in settings, set the Data usage limit so you don't exceed it. Good luck
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oasisfeng.greenify
Odp: Apps to control data
3G Watchdog Pro
I find that the built-in data usage monitor under Settings - Data Usage works really well.
Sent by carrier pigeon
This is very simple to do and I've found it helpful in conserving my battery life.
1. Open up Settings>General>About Phone
2. Scroll down to "Build Number" and keep tapping it until it says that Developer options has been enabled.
3. Hit the return button and now navigate to Settings>General>Developer options
4. Turn Developer options on
5. Scroll to the bottom and check "Do not keep activities"
6. Tap on "Limit background processes" and select "No background processes"
Thats it!
Note: Some apps like Netflix wont work if "Do not keep activities" is checked.
I've done this on plenty of phones and its helped with the battery life on all of them.
Let me know if helps with your battery life (and dont forget to hit that thanks button )
tyiphius said:
This is very simple to do and I've found it helpful in conserving my battery life.
1. Open up Settings>General>About Phone
2. Scroll down to "Build Number" and keep tapping it until it says that Developer options has been enabled.
3. Hit the return button and now navigate to Settings>General>Developer options
4. Turn Developer options on
5. Scroll to the bottom and check "Do not keep activities"
6. Tap on "Limit background processes" and select "No background processes"
Thats it!
Note: Some apps like Netflix wont work if "Do not keep activities" is checked.
I've done this on plenty of phones and its helped with the battery life on all of them.
Let me know if helps with your battery life (and dont forget to hit that thanks button )
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I wonder if i change limit background process to no background process does the app will turn off if I open the other app? And will app need notification like email or whatapp no longer working? Thanks
It's odd that developer mode/options were already enabled on mine and yours weren't.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
jtmj06 said:
It's odd that developer mode/options were already enabled on mine and yours weren't.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Att model didn't have it, that was the first thing I did after getting the phone.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using xda app-developers app
This could end up draining more battery. Normally things are held in ram so they start up faster, if you have to copy something to ram every time you run it opposed to it already being there, you are going using more cpu power which means using more battery.
designgears said:
This could end up draining more battery. Normally things are held in ram so they start up faster, if you have to copy something to ram every time you run it opposed to it already being there, you are going using more cpu power which means using more battery.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I agree, if you rarely use the phone, it might be a good option. For most of us here, allowing apps to stay cached will help performance and constant re-loads, especially considering that there is plenty of RAM.
designgears said:
This could end up draining more battery. Normally things are held in ram so they start up faster, if you have to copy something to ram every time you run it opposed to it already being there, you are going using more cpu power which means using more battery.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Agreed. I went ahead and did this just for grins, and everything was slower because nothing stayed up in the background. I'll take the hit in battery life (if there is one) for better performance.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using xda app-developers app
if youre an average user DO NOT DO THIS
if youre getting an android for your grandmother, then do this
I guess I'm not an average user....
I just use the phone for a few social networks, internet browsing, checking bank info and for tweaks/mods. Hell, I still dont know how to use half the features of this phone (I know I'll never use them lol)
Thank You to everyone who replied!
Thanks OP for trying to help. but from my experience. this will make more problems then good. plus all the redraws it would cause from things constantly being killed. would be annoying and cause lag as well. but if it works good for u then cool
daddioj said:
Thanks OP for trying to help. but this will make more problems then good. plus all the redraws it would cause from things constantly being killed. would be annoying and cause lag as well. but if it works good for u then cool
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Agreed! Looks like its doing more "harm" than good for most people. I thought I was an "average" user, but I guess I'm not normal
I thought that doing that will ultimately result in draining more battery because of stuff being stored in the RAM
EDIT: After reading post ahead of me (using an app to view this so it only showed the OP and not the comments) I see that I was right lol
I guess I'm another heretic as I also find killing the background processes most of the time saves battery life. The key is whether it is an app you use infrequently and whether the background process engages in polling - especially useless phone home kind of stuff you don't want it to do anyway. In either case I've found it's better to just kill the app's background processes.
Try an experiment: check your battery level before bed and in the morning 7 - 8 hours later with all your background processes running as you normally do, to get your percentage loss. Then do the same the next night after Force Stopping all active app processes that are shown by a 3rd party Task Manager (the native one doesn't show you them). Compare.
This is useful to know because this is what your phone leaks in full sleep mode (if in fact your background processes actually let your phone sleep!) I get 0 to 2% per night loss depending on how strong and steady my LTE signal is, though of course a lot of other factors and settings come in to play. YMMV. Btw, I haven't tried the OP's method but I will. Thanks!
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317
---------- Post added at 11:58 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:48 PM ----------
Unfortunately the "Do not keep activities" option doesn't allow the back button to function within an app - as soon as you touch it, it kills the whole app, so it doesn't do what I had hoped, (ie I agree with the consensus that it is useless).
However if anyone knows how to trigger a "Force Stop" (nuke) of the active app so that its background processes are killed as well with one button push, I would be grateful to hear it.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317
Anything pulled from storage takes more drain on battery compared to pulling from ram. Just remember that.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Hello!
Something I've noticed while using my old Nexus S while im waiting for Nexus 5
Go in Developer settings > Background process limit (all the way down)
set it to "At most 2 processes".
It will speed up your phone more than you can think without affecting performance.
Report your findings.
Btw I am using THIS Android 4.4 ROM with stock kernel on Dalvik.
Have fun!
EDIT: You must re-set this everytime phone reboots
miHah said:
Hello!
Something I've noticed while using my old Nexus S while im waiting for Nexus 5
Go in Developer settings > Background process limit (all the way down)
set it to "At most 2 processes".
It will speed up your phone more than you can think without affecting performance.
Report your findings.
Btw I am using THIS Android 4.4 ROM with stock kernel on Dalvik.
Have fun!
EDIT: You must re-set this everytime phone reboots
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It re-loads cache whenever i open up an app i previously opened. Like in messaging app, all contact icons won't get preloaded.
doesn't seems to have any impact at all on my Nexus S.
Yeah I am waiting for my Nexus 5 also!
This setting can only help you if you use memory-intensive apps, with the cost that most apps will start slower than before and also the background processes started by the apps can be killed more easily which is not always a desirable thing. Reducing the number of concurrent processes from the default can lead to unwanted consequences. These preferences aren't in the developer options by mistake, I would not fiddle with them if I don't have a valid reason. And "try this stuff, maybe it sppeds up your phone, maybe not" is definitely not one.
Eh, as i use my nexus s as an mp3 player it definitely helps run a lot smoother
sum_guy188 said:
Eh, as i use my nexus s as an mp3 player it definitely helps run a lot smoother
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Try to put the phone in airplane mode, if you don't use cellular network or WiFi at all.
debaj said:
Try to put the phone in airplane mode, if you don't use cellular network or WiFi at all.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
WiFi can be used even on airplane mode.
ej8989 said:
WiFi can be used even on airplane mode.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes you can, but it will cost you some CPU processing. I find my device more responsive in airplane mode where it does not need to handle the connections. If somebody does not use these functions it's worth a try before fiddling with some random setting from the bottom of the Development menu.
Sent from my Nexus S using xda app-developers app
unfortunate rrivure
debaj said:
Yes you can, but it will cost you some CPU processing. I find my device more responsive in airplane mode where it does not need to handle the connections. If somebody does not use these functions it's worth a try before fiddling with some random setting from the bottom of the Development menu.
Sent from my Nexus S using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I've just tried this on my "old" Nexus S (my sister is using it now) and it doesn't seem to do anything different or faster...thanks anyway!
I have a limited Data Plan (1500MB) and android OS uses about 40MB a day and I dont know why and how to stop it. Please help me !
Sent from my SM-G900F using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Also used 42MB over Wifi if that matters. Please help me.
Sent from my SM-G900F using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
First, try to disable every unessesary syncing in accounts and notifications in app settings especially Facebook app (uncheck show notif for this app)
Are you rooted?
If yes, install droidwall (firewall app), use the white list to enable the apps that you need to be connected only.
If no, try to uninstall every free apps that you are not using (free apps = ads = data usage in background) and/or disable the mobile data when you dont need it?
Sent from my SM-G900H using Tapatalk
nudawa said:
First, try to disable every unessesary syncing in accounts and notifications in app settings especially Facebook app (uncheck show notif for this app)
Are you rooted?
If yes, install droidwall (firewall app), use the white list to enable the apps that you need to be connected only.
If no, try to uninstall every free apps that you are not using (free apps = ads = data usage in background) and/or disable the mobile data when you dont need it?
Sent from my SM-G900H using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have been using facebook for 2 years on my phones and it never cause a big background usage. Im not rooted. Thanks for the reply.
Please can somebody tell me how much Android OS usage is normal on mobile data ? I think I will do a factory reset but I am still not sure what's causing this...
Really odd. Mine has only used 13MB in several days. Are you using smart network switch?
In the data usage settings, when you tap an app, there will be an option to Restrict background data. Check that for unessesary apps.
Sent from my SM-G900H using Tapatalk
craigcrawford1988 said:
Really odd. Mine has only used 13MB in several days. Are you using smart network switch?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Nope. 200MB are now gone. Just for 3-4 days of doing nothing.
Sent from my SM-G900F using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
I would factory reset, it seems that fixes most problems for people.
craigcrawford1988 said:
I would factory reset, it seems that fixes most problems for people.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I think I somehow fixed this. Android OS used 2-3MB of data today.
niksssss said:
I think I somehow fixed this. Android OS used 2-3MB of data today.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Can you please clarify about how did you fixed it? Mine is getting overwhelmingly high about 3gb on wifi (which doesn't matter) but on mobile data plan it has consumed the whole 200mb package. Please advice!