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Hey guys,
Today I installed Lollipop 5.0.2 in my XT1068 and so far I'm really happy with it.
I'm testing the Battery Saver mode, one of the features of Lollipop that I was really intriged for. When it's on it seems to stop all background data from Whatsapp, an app that's more important than SMS for me. You don't receive any data while the phone screen is off, and you have to go specifically to the app to receive a message.
The problem here is that I don't see the option to add this app to any "whitelist" of background data and receive messages even when sleeping, as usual.
Is there any way to set that up? It's hard to believe Google would let that feature out, so I'm asking here first because I don't see any info in the Internet about this.
Thanks!
Currently you cannot whitelist apps on the Stock Lollipop Battey Saver mode. Hope Google comes out with that feature in the next L release.
Meanwhile you can download Greenify app from Playstore. It works similarly, you select the apps which you want to hibernate and then click hibernate. The apps which are running in the background will get force closed thereby reducing CPU and RAM consumption. It saves battery tremendously. If you are rooted then Greenify will auto-hibernate the apps after your screen turns off.
Hope this helped
Yes, I have Greenify Donation Package, but as of now Greenify support in Lollipop is not at 100%, because the lack of Xposed in this version. Without Xposed Framework you don't access all features I'd like to have.
I already seen some incomplete work from Google in Lollipop, like the not-so-polished notifications profiles, and RAM problems are not solved by any means.
Anyways thank you!
Has anybody tried installing the Xposed module? There's a few modules I would like to use, like Greenify, but was wondering if it is safe to install.
What is the advantage to greenify on a non-battery operated device? If you're worried about power consumption, just limit the # of background processes via the developer menu.
There's apps running in the background that I rarely use, so I don't want them running all the time. I also use youtube adaway to get rid of the ads, App Settings to set the DPI of certain apps.
Hello,
I notice steady battery drain in my Note3 (Lollipop - stock rom - Rooted).
when i installed & checked with "Better Battery Stats" - its noticed that Messenger is waking up recursively (under Alarm).
is anybody else noticing it?
what's your suggestion on this?
Do you suggest any other application to monitor the apps which is causing battery drains?
Thanks in Advance.
Yes, it does have a lot of wakelocks. Facebook and Messenger are in the list of top 10 battery consuming app. I suggest you to uninstall both and install Facebook Lite instead.
Or use amplify.:good:
I just received my Nexus 6P and absolutely love it.
I am wondering if any of you have had good experiences with any utility/tool apps for this device. Apps such as Greenify, CM Cleaner, etc. are a couple I've heard of and was curious if these are helpful or not.
Thanks!
I don't use any utility apps so my response is probably not what you're looking for. There's not really a need for Greenify anymore since Marshmallow introduced Doze unless you want Aggressive Doze mode found in Greenify -- which is again unnecessary if you're using Android N Developer Preview which features an aggressive Doze mode.
Not sure too much on CM Cleaner, but if I had to use one I'd probably use CCleaner since I use it frequently on the PC and it works really well. If you choose to not use a cleaner, someone on here or Reddit reported clearing your cache every-so-often from Settings > Storage & USB > Cached data is useful and may even improve battery life.
Synapse - for use with AK kernel.
Naptime and Servicely by Franco are both nice apps.
Recently by chainfire helps keep recent apps section from being over crowded and adds some extra features.
Then you have the more common stuff you likely already use like "better battery stats", "adaway", " afwall+",.... Not sure about greenify on Marshmallow, I believe the Doze feature built into android does something similar to all apps, but do not quote me on that as I don't really know how how they work, just greenify put apps to sleep and then google calls it doze which is just another word for sleep.
+1 to the not necessary argument.
Get viper4android to improve your audio. Ex Kernel Manager is also pretty awesome. Otherwise explore and see what fits your needs!
jdawggs316 said:
I just received my Nexus 6P and absolutely love it.
I am wondering if any of you have had good experiences with any utility/tool apps for this device. Apps such as Greenify, CM Cleaner, etc. are a couple I've heard of and was curious if these are helpful or not.
Thanks!
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You definitely don't need anything like CM Cleaner, those things are total rubbish, they use more resources than they claim to save. Doze is pretty good at getting the device to sleep when it isn't in use, but some people still use Greenify. I use BetterBatteryStats to monitor to power consumption, f.lux to automatically adjust screen temp at night, Faster GPS to aid in getting a quick GPS lock, and Flashfire for flashing certain things when I absolutely need to on the go.
I use All in One Toolbox to control the myriad of aggressive apps that feel they should launch/run everything i start my phone.
Thanks for the replies guys!
I plan on rooting the 6P today, and I have had experience with such apps as SetCPU, Rom Toolbox, etc. But that has probably been about 2 years ago.
What are the go-to root apps for stock android (not sure I'm ready for ROMs yet)?
1. Flashfire, very powerful tool for flashing things (especially useful for taking OTAs when rooted).
2. Ampere Measures current going in while charging, (pretty useful when my fast charger broke).
3. Naptime , improves standby time immensely (Doze on screen off).
4. Faster GPS, much faster GPS lock as I dont really like leaving location on all the time.
5. BetterBatteryStats, huge info on power consumption.
6. F.lux, (Changes colour temperature based on location and sunsets, warmer colours after sunset, less obtrusive to the eyes.
7. Adaway, gets rid of ads ... yay
8. Viper4Android, best EQ and FX processor available.
hello.
i have so many apps installed and i don't use lots of them much So i force close them.i used to use hold back button to force close on other roms.but on oos there isn't this option.
now i am searching for an app that can force close a list of apps at once when i tap.
is there any app like this or am wasting time searching ?
my phone is rooted ( with supersu ).on open beta 6 and franco kernel.
thank you.:fingers-crossed:
Use Greenify App
vip57 said:
Use Greenify App
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it doesn't conflict with nougat doze mode or make any problems ? i have root.
i have to forbid access root to greenify ?
Rhodesgod said:
it doesn't conflict with nougat doze mode or make any problems ? i have root.
i have to forbid access root to greenify ?
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No greenify doesn't conflict with it the opposite it is made to be comptabile with doze mode
You have to grant access to greenify to use it properly
And greenify the apps that you see that they must not work in background
Will greenify conflict with nap time?
sakumaxp said:
Will greenify conflict with nap time?
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I think You can use both but the 2 apps have options for aggressive doze you can't enable it in the two apps
You can configure aggressive doze with naptime
And hibernate apps with greenify
Why would you want to do this in the first place? OOS handles it just fine by itself. No need to constantly force close apps...
You have 6GB of ram, force closing apps will only cause the OS to cache all the apps again eating CPU and I/o resources. If you really need more juice I know greenify has a "shallow hibernation" mode that keeps apps in memory but stops apps background activity. I have never needed these apps with this phone as android is getting better with background tasks.
i used greenify,
set on " No root " and it force close list of apps just with one click.
thank you.
Alternatively, you can go to Settings>Advanced>Recent App Management and select "Deep Clear". It may seem like a bit much at first due to its very aggressive behavior but once you get the hang of it, it just might become your native app killer and best friend !
And if you really look into it or if you use it complementarily with others apps (SDMaid, NapTime, ...) You can manage to work around its (sometimes) annoying effects (like forcing to relaunch an app after a Deep Clear) or even make it event more efficient by preventing the killed app to launch again (bootflags and broadcast receivers for instance)!
I believe that apps should complete or expand your OS, but (almost) never substitute for your OS