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[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iamandrewww:
So after some research and Googling, I discovered that "Killling" your app is only worse or has no effect for your battery life. Even using apps that "save" battery only harm it even more. I've been told these were the fundamental things to save battery ever since I even got my hands on a smart phone.. Guess I've been asking the wrong people.

So, what are real ways to save battery? I'm a heavy phone user, often surfing the net or watching Netflix on the go. Dimming my screen is not enough, are there any other techniques to prevent my phone from dying? I've got an Android 4.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] okmijnlp:
If you're rooted:

Underclock

Undervolt

Change cpu governor/io scheduler

Flash different ROMS and kernels

Change your modem

And a few more.

Not rooted:

Use screen filter? Lol.

Update your firmware
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iamandrewww:
I am rooted, thank you for the info! I'll be looking into it~
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ej2095:
Get bigger battery?

Turn thing off lol only kidding but turn off auto updates such as news etc
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] andysor:
If you look at your battery stats, under settings, you'll see what uses the most battery. Usually I find that my screen uses around 70% of my battery, but if you have something else high on the list you might have a "rogue app" preventing your phone from going into sleep mode.

If your screen is the culprit you can only save 10% or so by throttling your CPU etc. The only way you can make real savings is by reducing screen brightness.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mistermentality:
Easiest way to save battery is use gemini app manager to stop apps being able to autostart when you don't want them to as then you don't have the os having to kill off unused apps to make more free ram.

For example a lot of apps can autostart when your wifi goes on or off, when your 3G signal drops etcetera including things like facebook or google play. By changing auto start for such apps you don't have to run a task killer which also saves battery.

Dave
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ictcreations:
i use the aokp rom milestone 4 atm, and i also have come accross a fantastic battery app called "Badass Battery Monitor". its free and details very very specifically what apps are using the battery most.

I have managed to increase my battery by rooting out the apps i dont use that are using prescious power...

Also, turning off useless app permissions for apps theat really dont need them and work perfectly well without them will also save on power massively. for this i use "LBE Privacy Guard" works an absolute charm
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sampop:
I have widget where I can turn off Internet connection, set brightness, GPS etc. Internet stand-by mode uses damn much battery... And when you don't use Internet, you can put on 2G, it also saves battery.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] spunker88:
This may not benefit you if you are a heavy user but I find the feature on my Droid 3 that turns off 3G after 15 minutes of inactivity saves battery and also saves data. Not sure if this is a standard Android feature or if it would even benefit you.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] my_dnl:
Here with LG P990 and I don't have option to turn off 3G aftre some minutes... but if/when you didn't need high speed you can choose only 2G network (for example when needed receive only notification): this save a lot your battery.

Moreover you can verify battery consumption to see if there are autostart apps from your vendor than have heavy power consumption (for me there was OnScreenPhone) and use gemini app manager as explained previously.

In the end you can find out custom ROM for your device usually optimized for smoothness and power consumption.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] moonzbabysh:
First apps I download when switching to a new Rom to get a little control on battery are

Adfree- Get rid of ads, they eat a bit of battery.

DroidWall- Control what apps are able to access Internet under separate "Mobile Data" and "Wifi" Conditions.

Screenfilter- Dim the screen below factory settings.

LED's hack- Turn off the Softbutton Backlights (home/menu/back/search), even though they don't seem like it may eat up your battery, it is an extra 'light' that's on, even though it may be minimal, it's still drawing power.

Also, It maybe just a Photon thing cuz of the Pentile display but I always use if not completely Black background image, a dark one because the 'lighter' or 'whiter/colorful' images take more battery, same reason I always look for 'Inverted' or black themed apps too.

Turn OFF any 'Haptic feedback' settings on your phone (Keyboard, Phone DialPad, Screen/UI Interactions, etc..)

For Calls (Ringtone) and Notification settings, don't have them set to 'Ring and Vibrate' or just 'Vibrate' because the Vibration Mechanism will eat alot if battery. Some may argue that the Notification 'Vibrate' setting and even the Haptic feedback (which does in fact use the phones Vibration mechanism) would not kill battery because it's a 'quick' or 'minimal' use (depending on use) and but if your keyboard had the Haptic feedback on, thinking of how many times your touch the keyboard for even on Text message, try will add up and help kill the battery.

Turn OFF any/all Homescreen/UI Animations

Turn OFF any Auto Sync setting and instead have APPS sync in a specified interval, (Of course Depending on how important the information that's being pulled like Email) , Could be set to like every 4 hours to sync an so on.

Manually input Date/Time settings instead of "Get network provided values" because it'll be one less thing pulling from Internet.

Set Screen Timeout to 30 Secs and Never have Auto-Brightness set, instead use a brightness toggle of some sort (Stock 'Power Control' Widget works well) to only have it as bright as you need to view in current conditions.

Open the Google 'Talk' application and uncheck the 'Auto log-in' setting, and then 'Sign out'. For some reason this always runs in the background and eats alot of battery.

If I think of more things ill post them :)

Hope these tips help, if they do don't forget to hit the thanks button :) thanks.

MoPhoACTV Initiative
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iBluemind:
There are many ways...

Switch on WiFi, 3G at only using, and close the not using application, decrease display brightness etc...

And if you root your phone, you may change CPU governor, or build.prop tweaks, script tweaks... Or change to custom kernel or custom ROM.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] moonzbabysh:
I forgot that 'LED's hack' is not available in the market anymore, I attached it below.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shareking:
i hv just downloaded screen-filter lets c how that works...
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maurituna:
Juice defender

Try JuiceDefender by Latedroid. It helps a lot to turn off things you don't need when you don't need them. Sorry I can't post the link- I'm new to XDA :)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] suicidus:
my experience:

undervolting does not help much. you have to test a lot for only a little bit of improvement.

in my opinion you will not really remark it.

but what helps, i think, is set cpu speed, if possible. for example i use samsung galaxy s2 where cpu has max 1200mhz. i set max cpu freq to 800mhz. with a good rom (hydrogenics f.e.) android keeps running smooth with 800mhz and battery lasts noticeable longer.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] my_dnl:
I agree that undervolting doesn't help so much.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Magic Stick:
Like in up post, best thing to save Your battery is to change cpu power. You can also use diffrent cpu govenor : good for battery are smartassv2 and power save. Just need to have rooted phone and download app, fx. Antutu CPU Master or Set CPU. U can also make your cpu speed profiles.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] lomri:
hi,

i want to buy an otterbox case for my t989 but they havent released one yet.

i saw a case for samsung galaxy s2 epic 4g touch.

they look basically the same and have the same measurements.

what do you think, can i order it?

thank you,

omri
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] EpicPie:
It wont fit, my co-worker has the Epic 4G Touch and I have the T989, the Epic 4G is wider. Whatever case you order has to be specifically made for the T989.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] will03r6:
he speaks the thruth... I have an i727 skyrocket and bought a couple cases for it assuming they would also fit my t989... They are almost identical phones but the headphone port and rear speaker are on opposite sides of each other so its a no go... U gotta stick with the exact model of the specific phone...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] lomri:
i also checked the skyrocket model and they do have speakers on the opposite side, but the epic touch has the speaker on the same side as the t989.

anyway, if you say the screen is a bit wider i guess i'll just have to wait for a t989 otterbox case.

thanks,

omri
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] avarize:
The samsung infuse otterbox fits, using one myself. Made a post with pictures a while back if you search for it.
[Galaxy 3 General] hooligan007:
Phone alive after six whole months..

Place : Doha

Time: august

Yeah my g3's volume key was broken around 7 months back...but i was using it on indroid 5..(yes iam a flasholic)...

I got my Galaxy s2 in august...

Then wanted to try the cm7 On my galaxy 3 ...after downloading and flashing via odin (download mode accessed from options menu) i saw the cm7 boot animation..pretty happy...but one minute passed two...five then iam realized .. Its boot loop. Now what to do ...ok dont panic.. i took my lappy fired up odin and now i need download mode oh ..oh iam fuc*ed (volume key not working)

September : i have given the G3 to one local mobile service store in doha...they opened it...and told me they are not familiar with the indian version...

October: i realized hey i can access the download mode via "adb"

I tried one time by typing adb reboot download. But nothing happened( now i realized i didnt do the proper installation of android sdk)

November : i have given it to samsumg serveice center in Doha

They told me after 3 weeks they can try to rectify it but its gonna cost me some ..as it is costly i thought i will rectify it in my hometown

December:

Now the g3 starts to fade itself to sleep. I also forgot about it

March: iam home ( cochin , india)

Approched samsung service centre with heavy expectations) explained the whole story...complained the problem about cant access download mode and three button combo not working ..cell is in bootloop.

After 5 minutes - after i stopped.. service center guy told me he will look into it and told me that the volume key is broken and he will try to fix it...they have sent it to main service centre(may be in delhi)

After one week i went there to collect my g3 . Another guy tild me that they camt fix it as it is motherboard problem....i am not sure if its true..

Anyway i got my g3 in the same stage i have given them

Then i have decided to do it in my own way. I have searched about the adb commands proper usage and installation

I got it from cyanogenmod wiki

I downloaded android sdk ..installed properly this time i followed step by step.

Opened cmd ..and wrote adb devices

There it is

Again type adb reboot download

Viola iam there flashed indroid 5 and my G3 is alive

The end
[Galaxy 3 General] hooligan007:
Tell me if anyone read the whole story..haha
[Galaxy 3 General] ak700:
Read the whole story. Certainly proves that samsung service center guys all over india are idiots :P

BTW You cannot use swear words (f**k). Please edit the post.
[Galaxy 3 General] hooligan007:
Yes when i told that i have flashed custom rom on my S2 after 1 week from purchase .he was shocked and asked me from where i got the "software"..and i have lost my 32000rs since i void the warrenty.
[Galaxy 3 General] PG101:
Touching... :o
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nexxusty:
Hey everyone, just picked up a Galaxy 3. So far, I like it. This problem I am having is annoying me to no end though.

Sometimes, completely randomly, my back button won't work. Sometimes the menu button wont work as well, though usually it's only the back button.

This happens on kyrillos13's ROM 10 Final and CM7A7. Both CM7 ROMS of course, but I would think this would have been mentioned.

Got this phone from a friend who probably treated it like crap. This has me wondering though, anyone else have this issue? I am thinking RMA at this point. It does NOT seem to be ROM specific or Kernel specific. Then again I have technically only tried CM7 and CM7 variants.

Thanks in advance, responses are much appreciated!
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nexxusty:
Just tried Dutch ROM with no success. Still the same issue.

Trying AOKP ICS Port. I doubt it will work.

Made an account at the Samsung site. Unless I am missing something, this needs to be RMA'd.

**edit**

Jesus.... ICS is working just fine, so far. There is a difference though. In ICS the phone doesnt vibrate when the face keys are touched. Thinking this might have something to do with it.

**edit 2**

Still working fine after 2 hours. No issues at all. Not really liking this ROM though. Not a fan of ICS at all. Jellybean will be what ICS was supposed to be. Anyways I digress... Still have no idea why this is happening.

Kernel issues? The fact that no one else has had this problem leads me to believe that this is a hardware issue. Even though it works properly in ICS. Doesn't make much sense...

Going to sleep for awhile. Any answers when I get up will be welcomed greatly. Thanks!
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bscraze:
Well I have gotten this issue too on my g3. Its just because of lag, I'll just lock and unlock and it'll be fine for me.

Cheers:)

Sent from my GT-i9003 powered by MIUI:D
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BuT_TeR:
I got to flash kernel every time i change rom????
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mayank77:
NO , Changing ROMs does not require change of kernel until the ROM you flash is compatible with the kernel you use.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] ebs512:
I'm having the most difficult time editing apks. I've followed this tutorial: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1365810

and I can't even setup a simple middle clock centered mod or custom carrier logo. :mad: I decompile the systemUI settings after installing framework-res. I edit the xml EXACTLY how the tutorial says to. I have the png made and put it in /res/drawable-hdpi/

I recompile the systemUI and sign it, zipit, flash it - it flashes.

Now the following has happened to me, I either get stuck on a boot loop or I try the tutorial all over again without signing the apk, flash it, boots up fine but NO MODS :eek: HELP!!!!
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] the1dynasty:
i don't edit the center clock on some ROMs anymore b/c they come with an option to center it in the settings... if the ROM you are using has this option, following the directions in that thread might not work or mess something up!
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] ebs512:
-=NMV4G[03.15B]=- does not unfortunately have this feature, it does have the pm/am clock mods but not the color selector or center mod feature :(
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] evilisto:
read this guide first : http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=9126643#post9126643

i think your problem is in this part :
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] ebs512:
I tried the command you posted and it didnt work because it said it couldn't find the file specified: framework-res so I tried the command from the tutorial you (evilisto) posted, I got a framework-res folder that is empty, now I'm a bit confused, am I supposed to have xmls, in that folder or do I need to decompile the SystemUI.apk now?
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] evilisto:
you have to use your folder name...

ok then here is simple guide about apk file modifying.

-------------------------------------------------------

1) decompile apk. for example...

java -jar apktool.jar d SystemUI.apk /(folder_name)

2) edit what you want.

3) recompile apk.

java -jar apktool.jar b /(folder_name) SystemUI.apk

4) copy what you modified from new SystemUI.apk to original SystemUI.apk

so if you changed something in /res/values, copy new resources.arsc to original SystemUI.apk. (using 7-zip or other program)

if you modified /res/layout or other resources files, copy those to original apk file too.

5) use modified original SystemUI.apk file.

-------------------------------------------------------

basically same to above guide that i quoted.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] ebs512:
everytime I decompile the framework-res it puts a subdirectory out of framework-res with nothing in it, I decompile the systemui.apk and there is no res folder, just a bunch of smali code, even when I go back and try to install the framework-res before decompiling, I get:

W: Config size >32

W: Config size >32

W: Config size >32

W: Config size >32

W: Config size >32

W: Config size >32

Exception in thread "main" brut.androlib.AndrolibException: Multiple Resources
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] lithid-cm:
That's a bug with android 4.0.3. Use google, there is a bug report and an attached updated test apktool.jar for 4.0.3
[Motorola Droid Bionic] jrtwin:
I flashed the new ICS build on my Bionic from Liberty, and needless to say am stuck on the splash screen. I tried to flash the Liberty 2.0 901 build to no avail. I cannot get to the stock recovery mode only the flash mode and am wondering if I am bricked totally. When I flash Liberty it says FAIL, any suggestions?
[Motorola Droid Bionic] eye__dea:
Are you using safestrap or bootstrap?
[Motorola Droid Bionic] jrtwin:
I used RDS Lite
[Motorola Droid Bionic] eye__dea:
So your good then?
[Motorola Droid Bionic] jrtwin:
No, it fails every time I try to flash it and when I hook my phone up to the USB it shows it picks up no information about the phone in RDS Lite. Is there somewhere I can download the stock FXZ file? Am I missing something obvious? Thanks.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] eye__dea:
Where you on 902?

---------- Post added at 09:33 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:30 PM ----------

Actually come over here... http://www.droidforums.net/forum/dr...ailed-safestrap-instructions.html#post2050930

I can help better there. Just ask for me to help...i will see the email.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Tivo7:
Are you using rsdlite 5.6?
[Motorola Droid Bionic] rajshah808:
hey the same thing happened to me but im using bootstrap.. any idea how to fix this? im on 902
[Motorola Droid Bionic] eye__dea:
I can help. Follow the link that i gave earlier in the thread.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] HorsexD:
when using rsd lite make sure you have the right drivers installed and plug in your phone with the stock motorola cord. make sure its plugged into the back of your pc as its known to fail when plugged into secondary usb ports. rsd should detect your phone then.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] eye__dea:
The fix:

moto-fastboot the system.img

You will lose root, but you can use motofail by Dan Roseberg to regain it easily.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mrdaco:
Hey Skitch users.

Does enybody know how to save Skitches in to jpg format? By default it saves to png. But when I send png over MMS, some Nokia or Ericcson users can't see the *.png attachments. So any idea?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] geo.samuel:
Hi I just downloaded skitch and save a pic in PNG format, however checked there is no option to save the image in JPEG format.

**Workaround** Once you save the pic in PNG format, open it with any other image editor on the phone and save it in JPEG format.

Long process but it gets the job done :)
[Android Apps and Games] dop2010:
Doptrix Evolution

This is my second game, it's the sequel to the popular puzzler Doptrix.

Doptrix Evolution is perfect for those who have played Doptrix and are looking for more or those looking for a fresh spin on the classic Tetris formula.

Features:

* Four brand new game modes!

* Four board sizes

* Intuitive and highly customizable controls

* Online leaderboards

* Plenty of free game play + full version available

I made a short video that demonstrates the new game modes and features:

[YOUTUBE]T3u-VnOdX3s[/YOUTUBE]

Google Play: http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.doptrixevo

List of other stores: http://doptrix.com/android

First game Doptix is also extremely good and popular, check out this thread!

Here is apk with the latest version 1.1

Although I recommend downloading it from the Google Play Store to receive updates.
[Android Apps and Games] dop2010:
New version 1.0.2

Game now ends when no moves are available

You can now share your score on Facebook, Twitter, Google+ etc. (required app should be installed)

Fixed: controls freezing on some devices
[Android Apps and Games] dop2010:
Good news for those who don't have Google Play -

1. Doptrix and Doptrix Evolution are now available on SlideME Marketplace.

2. Doptrix Evolution is also available on Amazon Appstore

BTW, I'm running a little promotion
[Android Apps and Games] dop2010:
Version 1.1

Added a very nice music by Ilya Orange

Added support for Sony Xperia Play gamepad

Customizable hardware controls for devices with keyboard
[Android Apps and Games] dop2010:
I released Doptrix for iOS!

Sorry for the offtopic :)
[LG Optimus Black] woeppie:
Marvel v 5.0 is a nice work, I hope this is too :)
[LG Optimus Black] thanhvx:
So nice! Right here waiting....
[LG Optimus Black] BoyBawang2:
Good job bro! I hope u leave this to its default theme to avoid needless graphics issues and focus on what's inside like bloatware removal and battery performance tweaks.
[LG Optimus Black] megaurs:
yeah, +1 ftw :D
[LG Optimus Black] VictorMun:
You can use this theme for Marvel. It has been designed over v4 but I guess it works with v5, too.
[LG Optimus Black] yandevild:
hello tantrums, can you tell me what the difference Marvel v5 and This ROM?

Are this version more efficient from V5?

Many thanks for your explain.
[LG Optimus Black] grnfeuer:
It is not a custom rom for now. Dont compare this with marvel v5 or the others. This is only deox. and zipal. the original 20o rom with nooby's nandroid back-up

It is flashable zip for cwm
[LG Optimus Black] tantrums:
I lost the connection.

Uploading again ......
[LG Optimus Black] imam.krismanto:
What different v20o and v20n?
[LG Optimus Black] duke_dreadmoore:
hmm sorry where's the dl link?the name appear but no link right there..

it's the original ROM without modification, right? I would like to flash it via cwm.. :D many thanks..
[LG Optimus Black] treborblack:
It's the original, just deodexed and zip aligned, so all the bloatware will be there just like lg want it
[LG Optimus Black] thanhvx:
While waiting for the flashable download link, I managed to download and restore the nandroid by N00BY0815 here: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=23684934&postcount=8

All WORKS fine!
[LG Optimus Black] tantrums:
Links now up. :)
[LG Optimus Black] xpresotw:
:)

Sent from my LG-P990 using Forum Runner
[LG Optimus Black] Inferbubu:
This is my Benchmark

Enviado desde mi LG-P970 usando Tapatalk
[LG Optimus Black] bogdan.:
can anyone tell me from where i can download a customized status bar with battery show as percentage,in zip format?
[LG Optimus Black] kaassaus:
Idont wanna complain but your download is very slow ineed to wait 1 hour can somebody put it on mediafire?
[LG Optimus Black] xpresotw:
A lot of lags are fixed on 20o :)

Sent from my LG-P990 using Forum Runner
[LG Optimus Black] tapeone:
Please do an Antutu test.
[LG Optimus Black] SaschaKH:
I'm not sure if it works without root but I would first try if 'adb reboot recovery' works.
[LG Optimus Black] Navios92:
Can someone please upload Polaris Office apk for me?
[LG Optimus Black] linzer_:
http://www.file-upload.net/download-6968141/PolarisOfficebin.apk.html

Gesendet von meinem LG-P970 mit Tapatalk 2
[LG Optimus Black] Navios92:
This is not it, it's only 0.7 MB.

Thanks anyway :)