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App to monitor data usage ?

Can anybody recommend an app to monitor my data connection ?
Similar to SPB Wireless on WM.
Any help really appreciated.

3G Watchdog.

I got a widget off the market called data counter, simple front end that sits on my home screen with lots of stats and options in the background, works good for me
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NetCounter is also a good one, free on the market.

joeboyc2 said:
I got a widget off the market called data counter, simple front end that sits on my home screen with lots of stats and options in the background, works good for me
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I use, and would recommend this too.

I use NetTraffic.

http://www.cyrket.com/p/android/net.jaqpot.netcounter/
It seems some users said it does not work on HTC Desire.
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NetCounter is also a good one, free on the market.
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gogol said:
http://www.cyrket.com/p/android/net.jaqpot.netcounter/
It seems some users said it does not work on HTC Desire.
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Seems to work fine on my Desire.

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Seems to work fine on my Desire.
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Doesn't work for Wifi on mine, and the cell counter is WELL out as well. I've been downloading quite a bit via 3G over the last week, and it reckons I've only downloaded 1.24MB...

+1 for 3G watchdog - does what it says on the tin. Very pleased with it...

I just tried the "3G Watchdog", but I cannot see any option to "disable" it.
Once I activated by setting it, I saw the icon ets ... but I cannot de-activate / disable / turn it OFF.

gogol said:
I just tried the "3G Watchdog", but I cannot see any option to "disable" it.
Once I activated by setting it, I saw the icon ets ... but I cannot de-activate / disable / turn it OFF.
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Only way I know of to do it is to close it under running services and then open the app again next time you are going to use mobile data.
I just keep it on as I keep my phone on mobile data unless I need to browse the web at home as the wifi is crap for notifications, they hardly seem to work when the screens locked on wifi.

3G watchdog is great!
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Messaging Application Remains Open

Well, I just got my new SGS II and noticed that on both the stock Bell firmware (KG3) and the most recent KH3 that the messaging app stays open (as per the Program Monitor widget). I have searched without finding any result. Anyone else notice this and / or have a fix?
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It does, unfortunately I noticed this too but it uses little resource. It is annoying to see the open applications count as "one" when you have finished!

DeHann said:
Well, I just got my new SGS II and noticed that on both the stock Bell firmware (KG3) and the most recent KH3 that the messaging app stays open (as per the Program Monitor widget). I have searched without finding any result. Anyone else notice this and / or have a fix?
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Apps like messaging and internet stay in the background even after you close it,because these apps are frequently used and they load faster the next time you use it,but dont worry the android OS will kill them eventually
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I waited a long time and the Messaging application never actually closed.
I suspect it is a similar bug to the Contacts issue I had with Froyo where the application remained open. This was later fixed in Gingerbread...
Does anyone else see Messaging remain open in the Program Monitor widget?
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DeHann said:
I waited a long time and the Messaging application never actually closed.
I suspect it is a similar bug to the Contacts issue I had with Froyo where the application remained open. This was later fixed in Gingerbread...
Does anyone else see Messaging remain open in the Program Monitor widget?
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It stays open for me also, If and when the resources get low enough it should close but since we have so much ram i don't think it will ever close. It doesn't really bother me.

Stop using task killers. The android os does not work like windows that relies on free memory. It keeps apps in memory so that they can be instantly opened later. Some system processes will even be started again after you close them.
If a program is in memory but not used for a while it will be flagged to be removed if another app needs more memory. Just because an app is in memory does not mean it is using your CPU.
You are wasting more battery by killing things that you will use again or that the system will restart anyway. This phone has a lot of memory, let the phone use it!
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devilkin said:
Stop using task killers. The android os does not work like windows that relies on free memory. It keeps apps in memory so that they can be instantly opened later. Some system processes will even be started again after you close them.
If a program is in memory but not used for a while it will be flagged to be removed if another app needs more memory. Just because an app is in memory does not mean it is using your CPU.
You are wasting more battery by killing things that you will use again or that the system will restart anyway. This phone has a lot of memory, let the phone use it!
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Thsnks for your reply; but, I am not using a task killer...
I am just wondering why the stock messaging application is displayed in the Program Monitor once exiting via the back button. Is it a known bug? Also, is there any way to fix it besides killing it or using another messaging app like Handcent?
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DeHann said:
Thsnks for your reply; but, I am not using a task killer...
I am just wondering why the stock messaging application is displayed in the Program Monitor once exiting via the back button. Is it a known bug? Also, is there any way to fix it besides killing it or using another messaging app like Handcent?
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Known bug, it's not a bug, it's a feature,
Your phone has almost 1 Gig of ram, why would you want to micro manage what apps use the ram, has your phone ever run out of ram, has your phone slowed down, does it lag, do you attribute this lag (if there is any) to the messaging app running in the background???

when I replaced my messaging app using stock sms app, then the bug/feature went away

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Known bug, it's not a bug, it's a feature,
Your phone has almost 1 Gig of ram, why would you want to micro manage what apps use the ram, has your phone ever run out of ram, has your phone slowed down, does it lag, do you attribute this lag (if there is any) to the messaging app running in the background???
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I am not sure why, really. All I am looking for is to have the Program Monitor display 0 instead of a 1...
I am famous for leaving unused tasks open and like to monitor for them using that widget. If I understand correctly running tasks consume CPU which, in turn, drains the battery.
I have noticed that the messaging app is not in the Battery usage list; so, at this point it is an annoyance more than anything...
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kryptoner said:
when I replaced my messaging app using stock sms app, then the bug/feature went away
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Interesting. Can you explain this in more detail?
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Interesting. Can you explain this in more detail?
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I downloaded messaging Google stock app from here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16699746&postcount=1
then I put it in system/app folder using root explorer and installed it, i deleted old messaging app...
now whenever I exit messaging using back button and open task manager, I don't see messaging app in active tasks...

kryptoner said:
I downloaded messaging Google stock app from here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16699746&postcount=1
then I put it in system/app folder using root explorer and installed it, i deleted old messaging app...
now whenever I exit messaging using back button and open task manager, I don't see messaging app in active tasks...
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Thanks. I tried it and you are right. I ended up reverting though. Going to look into it more if/when I find time.
Hopefully it is not the same in the next firmware release; but, for now, it is only an annoyance.
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Advanced task killer
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Advanced task killer
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No, dont use task killers. If anything, it only eats more resources. Android keeps those apps open for a reason, when you open it next time its quicker and actually needs to use less resources. Free memory= useless memory, If there is an app which needs more memory (like a game) android will automatically kill "suspended" apps on background to free up memory. And when you finish playing it will restore those apps again. Killing it with force only causes the app to restart again and again and again and again.... Even windows does it (a little bit differently though).
And if you really want to have control over your processes in background, use watchdog which will warn you if theres an app eating resources in the background.

xeq544 said:
No, dont use task killers. If anything, it only eats more resources. Android keeps those apps open for a reason, when you open it next time its quicker and actually needs to use less resources. Free memory= useless memory, If there is an app which needs more memory (like a game) android will automatically kill "suspended" apps on background to free up memory. And when you finish playing it will restore those apps again. Killing it with force only causes the app to restart again and again and again and again.... Even windows does it (a little bit differently though).
And if you really want to have control over your processes in background, use watchdog which will warn you if theres an app eating resources in the background.
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I am running Watchdog app now & previously monitored the Battery Usage app and show no messaging application displayed. So, it is just an annoyance for me...
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kryptoner said:
I downloaded messaging Google stock app from here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16699746&postcount=1
then I put it in system/app folder using root explorer and installed it, i deleted old messaging app...
now whenever I exit messaging using back button and open task manager, I don't see messaging app in active tasks...
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copied the sms app in the system/app folder, but when i try to install it, it says couldn`t install application

Weird battery drain

Sp i came home after work and saw my note was at 14% battery,weirdest thing when i left to work it was about 80,no internet or nothing was enabled,btw this is 2nd time happening like this,any thoughts?
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Yup:
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Mine is I left it to charge over night, close those no use app.
When this morning wake up, saw the display using about most of the battery.
Any app to see what proofread is using the battery so much?
P/s: can't upload picture, keep asking me to login but I had already login.
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That is mostly caused by some app, had that too and deleted a few apps i installed last rebooted and it disapeard.
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Any idea wht program can use to show what app are in use?
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Try Badass Battery Monitor

Look for Samsung Push Service in your apps list and un-install it!
If you use Samsung Apps, this program is automatically installed and stays active, won't let your phone go to sleep!

My battery stats!
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My battery stats!
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High system and OS percentage.

Hi thanks the suggestion...after install it I noticed there is an app called phone radio auto sync to internet...how do I uninstall it as I can't find it in my app list....
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henklbr said:
Look for Samsung Push Service in your apps list and un-install it!
If you use Samsung Apps, this program is automatically installed and stays active, won't let your phone go to sleep!
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Hi henklbr,
Thanks for the tip, I uninstalled it alrd...is there any other app tht I can get rid of?
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lhooipg said:
Hi henklbr,
Thanks for the tip, I uninstalled it alrd...is there any other app tht I can get rid of?
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Instead of trying to uninstall apps, installing Magic Locker allows you to set power saving and this could be very helpful. In my case it doubled the battery life and I now have around 60% left in the evening.
Hope this helps.

agboa said:
Instead of trying to uninstall apps, installing Magic Locker allows you to set power saving and this could be very helpful. In my case it doubled the battery life and I now have around 60% left in the evening.
Hope this helps.
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I try to search for one but turn up mostly is for theme, which one I suppose to select?
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lhooipg said:
Any idea wht program can use to show what app are in use?
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There are a number of Apps you can install that will show running applications ~ SystemPanel is one such app.
It comes in two variant ~ Paid & Free.
The free version is okay for looking at what your apps are doing but it does not offer the same level of service that the paid version gives and in this case you do need the paid version.
Full version ($2.99) adds app manager (installer/uninstaller with multi-version APK archival), and long-term application resource monitor to solve app-related battery life problems.
However, for finding out what apps are using your battery you can do this with your phone's built-in settings.
Just navigate to Settings/Applications/Running Services and look at what apps are currently running.
If you don't need a particular app running simply tap on it and select 'Stop'.
Job done that is one app no longer running in the background.
Another option is to again go to Settings/Applications/Battery Usage.
Here you not only see the graph at the top but also a list of main running apps (note not all are shown).
Tap the graph at the top and it shows you various parameters i.e. when the screen was on and when the device was awake. Basically you need both to be the same. If the phone's screen was off but it remained awake you then have an app running constantly in the background.
So, press the back button and look at the list of apps showing. To terminate an app simply tap on it and this time select 'Force Close'.
Spend a little time now and again popping over to these two places (Running Services & Battery Usage) and you should be able to identify what app or apps are eating your battery.

Beards said:
There are a number of Apps you can install that will show running applications ~ SystemPanel is one such app.
It comes in two variant ~ Paid & Free.
The free version is okay for looking at what your apps are doing but it does not offer the same level of service that the paid version gives and in this case you do need the paid version.
Full version ($2.99) adds app manager (installer/uninstaller with multi-version APK archival), and long-term application resource monitor to solve app-related battery life problems.
However, for finding out what apps are using your battery you can do this with your phone's built-in settings.
Just navigate to Settings/Applications/Running Services and look at what apps are currently running.
If you don't need a particular app running simply tap on it and select 'Stop'.
Job done that is one app no longer running in the background.
Another option is to again go to Settings/Applications/Battery Usage.
Here you not only see the graph at the top but also a list of main running apps (note not all are shown).
Tap the graph at the top and it shows you various parameters i.e. when the screen was on and when the device was awake. Basically you need both to be the same. If the phone's screen was off but it remained awake you then have an app running constantly in the background.
So, press the back button and look at the list of apps showing. To terminate an app simply tap on it and this time select 'Force Close'.
Spend a little time now and again popping over to these two places (Running Services & Battery Usage) and you should be able to identify what app or apps are eating your battery.
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Very well put...... +1

thanks...will try that first and see how's thing goes

MIUI
lhooipg said:
I try to search for one but turn up mostly is for theme, which one I suppose to select?
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In my case I chose MIUI but I think any theme should work as well. After installation it asked if I wanted to activate the battery saving mode which I accepted to check its performance as I was having battery drain as well and needed a solution.
I was happily surprised the next day. I hope all these issues are fixed by Samsung in ICS.

Best Battery Status with Chracks Rom.
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Does anyone know what is this phone radio app is? I try to find it at the app and want to uninstall cannot find...
How do I get rid of it?
Thank you.

lhooipg said:
Does anyone know what is this phone radio app is? I try to find it at the app and want to uninstall cannot find...
How do I get rid of it?
Thank you.
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Errrrrr...
That's your phone!

Apps to control data

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?
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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

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Why not just turn off the data radio until you actually need it?
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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
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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.
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lg g2 lag (again)

i have a problem
when i push the backbutton there is a delay but when its on the screen isn't reacting at al
it started with the keyboard that had a delay i could type but it did the first letter but stopped then i can type the word when not reacting and when i was ready with typing it just will apear on the screen and many delay for the keyboard to get up
also whatsapp+ is crashing and some other apps
i cant barely use it
i have stock lg launcher g3 theme
i had this before the lg laucher crashed and i did get a popup of it, but not now
no root please help returning is no option please help
(NB does anyone have a list with apps with memoryleaks)

Have you tried factory reset?

YEs thefirst time a half year ago but when i restore backup itS ****ed up again so it must be a app i have no widgets installed al recent installed apps are deleted

If i plug it into the charger i mostly only have.the backbutton lagg shal it be the battery ? That it doesnt.have egnough voltage
and if i try get in to recovery for hard reset it doesnt do it

ProBro_NL said:
If i plug it into the charger i mostly only have.the backbutton lagg shal it be the battery ? That it doesnt.have egnough voltage
and if i try get in to recovery for hard reset it doesnt do it
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Check how much free ram you are left when lag starts. Also that time check what apps show active that time.
Download app called clean master from play and let it monitor active app or apps which is hogging your memory. It is definately an app causing issue.
I would suggest to cease all downloaded apps for a day and then see if you face similar issue.
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vishal11in said:
Check how much free ram you are left when lag starts. Also that time check what apps show active that time.
Download app called clean master from play and let it monitor active app or apps which is hogging your memory. It is definately an app causing issue.
I would suggest to cease all downloaded apps for a day and then see if you face similar issue.
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well my cpu temp is 58 degrees and once i have it runing its mostly the beast like before ( I think he is jealous of the 2.5 quadcore processor s5 of my mom and completely depressed because the ipad almost see the light)
android system is using 50 % of the battery cant find anything about usage on clean master
and i know what happens if its not have enough ram (it has +- 600 ram free) because i use a s3 now that has sometimes no ram left
and clean master is helping a bit but it is happening again (i think it is battery)
and play store is super slow in loading
and if i turn show everything on i get massages for google play services stopped and that it doesnt react or i want to stop it and some other apps and clean master
cpu is above 50 % always (cpu-z app) but also what was the most annoying of all is that 4g/3g is connected but it is inactive

I cant get in the recovery menu :$ only whatsapp is not working well because of the keyboard that freezes after letter 1 and disapears and i can barely get in a conversation because it will crash
Google play does load super slow and google.framwork service and google etc crash al.the time.
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ProBro_NL said:
I cant get in the recovery menu :$ only whatsapp is not working well because of the keyboard that freezes after letter 1 and disapears and i can barely get in a conversation because it will crash
Google play does load super slow and google.framwork service and google etc crash al.the time.
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Go into recovery and clear cache.
Also disable apps which you find running and are not needed, this will free more ram for you.
Also install trickster mod from play and change governor to interactive.
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vishal11in said:
Go into recovery and clear cache.
Also disable apps which you find running and are not needed, this will free more ram for you.
Also install trickster mod from play and change governor to interactive.
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Again im not rooted
My plan is to stay unrooted
Why all these apps work with root ":[
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ProBro_NL said:
Again im not rooted
My plan is to stay unrooted
Why all these apps work with root ":[
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Bro my advise would be to root your phone as i do not see any harm in rooting.
Atleast you would be able to enjoy extra minor tweaks with root.
And if you want to enjoy non root only thing i can offer is themes from my thread which you can download from my Signature link.

It also locks itself but the screen will stay on so i see the lock screen but it doesnt react
700 + ram left most times
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ProBro_NL said:
It also locks itself but the screen will stay on so i see the lock screen but it doesnt react
700 + ram left most times
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Try trickster mod from playstore and change your governor to interractive.
I am not sure it will work without root but no harm in trying.
Secondly from service menu update your touch firmware once again.
For keyboard lag, install g3 keyboard apk from offered in themes and app section and it shpuld resove your keyboard lag issue.
Otherwise only option left is to factory reset
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Okay so i have temprature problems.charging + use is 90°c (lets roast marsmellows yum ) and up so hot it wil restart with a message that is to fast gone to read what it says and while using without charging around 70°c
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Youtube video of the problems http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=pfnsMinHrLU
Now it is working great but for how long?
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Try to uninstall that whatsapp to see how system will act, maybe it is the problem. Also go to developer settings and enable features that will show touch history, and then while enabled check all swipe all areas just to make sure that touch is working ok. GL

Thanks but i already tried whatsapp and there is nothing with my touchscreen actualy everything is working again but not for long
im using a s3 at the moment
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Are you the first owner? Maybe the previous owner disabled the temperature control (in order to speed up phone, noob move). This would explain a lot. Because our phone will not get hotter than 76C with temp control on. If you are the first owner and you are sure you saw it reach 90C then you must go to get it repaired.<hidden>
Open your phone’s dial pad and type the following code:*3845#*#. For example, type-3845#*800#*(for At&T model)3845#*801#**(for T-Mobile variants)3845#*802#*(for European variants)3845#*803#*(for AT&T and Canadian variants)5689#*980#*(for Sprint LG G2)Doing this open the service menu of your phone. Scroll down to High temperature property settings and it MUST NOT be ON.
Now turn off your phone. Wait for about 15-20 seconds and then turn it on again.</hidden>

I googled what the clockspeed of a adreno.330 and it is 450mhz and usemon says that it wont get higher then 320 mhz
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I am the first owner but there is still that long response time for unlocking (1 sec)
But it had a double waranty seal Is that right?
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Wtf entered the number i called it and my phone crashed/restarted
Now i cant use xda with the app.because it cant connect to the forum restart not helping
Edit : it stil gets a bit warm 73c° with thermal and high temperature off
IT IS RESTARTING AGAIN back at start it is back EverytinG heating , response time For lock( infinit mostly) restarting
rbehavi
keyboard is behavimg very strange