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[Greenify] tariq2kn:
TB says that it can't convert PlayStore to User App :rolleyes:

Uninstalled it through TB & then installed as user app. It opens but upon downloading something it says 'Unfortunately, PlayStore has stopped' :rolleyes:

Though it is now able to get hibernated through Greenify :)
[Greenify] mettleh3d:
That's hilarious. In at least 4 ways.

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Is that really true? I used to believe that, using screen filter, but if you'll try with me, enable screen filter with 40% or lower and take a screenshot.

Check the sshot, it should be dark like your screen. If screen filter actually reduces the brightness of your device, shouldnt the screenshot look like default? Instead it only applies a heavy gray layering across your screen. Its just my guess on the subject.
[Greenify] oae08:
Yes and thats the point. If you put a black picture for one hour at same display brightness, you will lose less battery than if you put white picture. Got it? The darker the less battery consumed on amolded displays.
[Greenify] polobunny:
It doesn't matter, we're not taking about adjusting a backlight here but the actual colors seen on screen. The closer the colors are to black the more battery it will save. This can be calculated and has been confirmed with a multimeter right at the battery level. :)
[Greenify] post-mortem:
And that's what I was talking about!
[Greenify] bogdan1980:
Guys, go to settings, running apps, and see whats there at boot.

You have youtube, maps, gnow, music player, few games, few apps. 90% of all unimportant apps you can disable from startup with android tuner and greenify. You don't need to disable sms app, gplay, etc.
[Greenify] Al Gore:
Should I use both autostarts and this? Or Greenify is good enough?
[Greenify] rignfool:
It depends on your goal...

I use both but for 2 different things...

Predominantly I use greenify... and just use auto starts to kill game add servers on boot... ie: urbanairship in jetpack joyride
[Greenify] polobunny:
Both have very different purposes. Autostarts is meant to disable when apps are triggered, Greenify is meant to put them to sleep once they're not being used.
[Greenify] Mike B.:
They accomplish different but related things. Greenify will merely prevent an app from using resources in the background until it's specifically invoked. In most situations, it's "good enough"! ;)

Autostarts will prevent an app from responding to various conditions, such as the device rebooting, a change in connectivity, etc. Once disabled, a function can't be reinstated without re-enabling from Autostarts.

If your goal is to prevent apps from draining your battery, Greenify is the perfect solution, allowing any app to start but preventing it from "wasting" any resources without your knowledge. Autostarts can tell an app to ignore various signals (including preventing an app to autolaunch at startup) but that's generally pointless if you can simply "hibernate" that same app with Greenify. While Autostarts somewhat cripples the app, Greenify simply puts it on hold until it's needed.

On my own system, the only use I found for Autostarts is to disable a pesky intent that was interfering with my dialer (com.android.phone.ProcessOutgoingCallTest), and that's only because I was too lazy to patch the Phone.apk. For everything else, I either delete the app altogether or move it to the SD Card so that it doesn't launch spontaneously. Because Greenify is eminently a safe solution, I suggest you give it a good try before attempting any other potentially more drastic measures (including Autostarts).
[Greenify] polobunny:
Not too related to Greenify, but I'm curious as what was interfering with your dialer enough for you to want to disable an intent. Could you tell me more?
[Greenify] MindBurn010:
yep it is logical.

for white u must have r g and b diodes on at full brightness, the more closer you are to the black the less diodes will flash but only the display LED. But what I am curious is are those diodes really consuming so much power to observe it - I believe the LED is the more power consuming device...

EDIT: been wrong here if you're talking about AMOLED - does not use separate backlight, LCD does
[Greenify] Mike B.:
Let's not get too far OT, but the short answer is that the New Outgoing Call event was being hijacked by Phone.apk's "com.android.phone.ProcessOutgoingCallTest", changing the default area code for 7-digit numbers to "617" instead of using my local area code. Disabling that intent was the easy way to solve the problem without having to patch/recompile anything. This is documented somewhere here on XDA...
[Greenify] CoffeeCone:
Hi, I would like to ask for the possibility of the following feature:

Do not hibernate apps that have an icon in the status bar?

For example, when I have Steam running and logged in, it shows up on my status bar. If however, I log out from it, I want it to be hibernated then. Is this possible? Another thing is when I'm using Solid Explorer. While I'm transferring large files between folders, I normally leave the phone alone and go back to the home screen but Solid Explorer keeps an icon on the status bar so that the Android system doesn't terminate it. When the transfer finishes, I just exit the Solid Explorer and the icon is gone. Only then should it be "greenified". I want to know if this is possible to implement on Greenify.
[Greenify] polobunny:
I would advise against hibernating apps that have no reason to be, such as Solid Explorer. That's somewhat pointless...
[Greenify] CoffeeCone:
But I rarely use it though?
[Greenify] thracemerin:
There's no need to hibernate anything that doesn't behave badly and drain your battery needlessly, Solid Explorer is not such an app.
[Greenify] polobunny:
Exactly. You don't want to Greenify all your apps just because you can.

A good example is those who you know will stay in memory for no use TO YOU. Such notable apps are Google Maps (even with location reporting off) or Facebook (even with notifications disabled). They have services which constantly run that MIGHT be useful for some people, but not for everyone.

As thracemerin, other good apps to Greenify are those that don't kill their wakelocks properly after using them too. :)

A good rule of thumb in my opinion is that if you don't see this app either constantly running in the processes EVEN after closing them and disabling notifications or such, being invoked without you asking or seeing it in BetterBatteryStats or similar wakelock detector without using it (or using it much less than reported) then it's a good idea to Greenify it.

If you don't need the app or very very rarely use it, disable it (Android 4.0 or 4.1+) or freeze it with Titanium Backup.
[Greenify] adl:
Really? I greenefied ALL apps, except the one I really use quiet often. :cool:

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[Greenify] CoffeeCone:
I see.. Thanks for the insight guys! However, my question still persists. Is something like what I asked possible to implement in Greenify? Not a lot of applications are coded well like Solid Explorer and some still cling on to memory and consume it after being "exited". So there's still a chance of it happening.
[Greenify] polobunny:
I don't believe so. It's not that easy to detect and manage these things (whether it's to kill the processes or greenify them). You might have more chance with something powerful like Tasker, but even then it doesn't mean you would be able to detect when you are logged in Steam or when your file copying is finished in Solid Explorer.
[Greenify] CoffeeCone:
I see. Okay, thanks!
[Greenify] themadproducer:
Preventing apps that are in use from being hibernated...

I was under the impression, that if an app that is in the Greenify list, is alive and open in the foreground, (perhaps this means running and/or maximized) that it will not be hibernated during the normal screen off routine. I know this to be true for a fact....on at least a few of my apps such as PowerAmp.

adl09 - Hibernating apps that you rarely use.

Like you, there are a number of apps that I RARELY use. They are in the Greenify list and hibernated on schedule for one main reason. The Android OS will kill processes based on the need to reclaim ram and because of the process' limit. (I will spare all the fancy technical jargon) So in the course of a week or 2, not having rebooted, even on my 2gb ram S3 with a 50 process limit, the OS will eventually need to clear ram to make room for newly opened apps. I would rather have Greenify hibernate some of those said RARELY used apps, so that the process limit will be less likely to be reached or at least delayed as long as possible. Then when the OS starts killing processes to make room for new apps, at least it's not keeping these rarely used un-needed apps in memory. So basically, it's like have a "say in the matter" as to the priority of how the OS will housekeep!

Of course, the primary reason I use this app, is to keep those problem apps at bay. One's that keep partial wakelocks or are busy when they shouldn't be.

Another reason I use Greenify, is because for certain apps...like TapaTalk, I like entering from my TapaTalk DEFAULT page rather than from where I last left off. That's just a personal preference and Greenify helps me take control.

Low Ram

In theory, the OS, especially the newer versions of Android, have a very specific ram management arrangement...and task killers are on the most part pointless. But for those who have LOW ram devices and ALSO have apps that are HOGGING what little ram they have...and THOSE APPS don't need to be running in the background....then Greenify comes to the rescue. This might help prevent things like HomeScreen redraws etc.
[Greenify] polobunny:
You have to be careful, Greenify has different sections, some being running apps that is true, but also another describing events that make this specific app react (also known as "May slow down the device when...") and also a recently running section.

Those in the second section don't necessarily slow down the device, the MAY is important. It simply means the specific app will react to those conditions. Some are for your good too, so the app reacts accordingly (say a network meter being able to start when wifi is switched on for example) and some will just "know" that even happened yet not even start their process because it is not necessary but will take that into account when they are started manually.

Android does already a very good job at managing its own memory as long as the apps are well coded and not specifically holding wakelock or keeping processes alive when not needed by you.
[Greenify] lioux:
Version 1.8 introduced a neat feature that I didn't see mentioned on several pages worth of posts.

The Xposed module acts as a GCM proxy. :) I say proxy as a software design pattern.

For example, I hardly use Line but I need it avaliable so that someone may contact me. Same with several IM and social apps.

You want them running on the background so that you notice direct messages ASAP. However, those are mostly wasted resources given that you might not receive any communications... Today or even this week.

Since I have limited resources (Galaxy Nexus), I had removed several of these applications. With Greenify 1.8 Xposed module, I can install them all again.

Line receives instant messages through GCM. I hibernate Line. Greenify notes that Line monitors GCM. Greenify now will monitor GCM for Line messages. He acts now as a proxy for Line.

When the Line servers send a message to my phone through GCM (Google Cloud Messaging), Greenify wakes up Line to process it.

So Line only consumes resources when it should. When there's work to do.

Keep in mind that your status is offline since Line is not actually running.

I've confirmed this is working perfectly for Gmail, Google+, Facebook and Line.

This feature alone takes Greenify to a whole new level. Now, GCM enabled applications can resume seamlessly without manual intervention.

Google take note. This should be part of Android: register to be woken up ;) I really hope it becomes part of the Android API.

One thing, please don't come asking for seamless resume of this or that application. As far as I understood, it is only for background GCM processing: IM and push notifications.

If you think you found an application that fits the bill but it is not being resumed... Ask the application developer (of the other application) if it uses GCM instead of an proprietary API. Using GCM saves battery, resources and, now, allows seamless hibernation/resuming.

This has officially become number 2 (Super User comes 1st) MUST have application for Android. :)

1) Buy Donate version

2) Install Xposed framework

3) Bug circumvention: Titanium Backup Greenify Donate: backup, uninstall then restore

4) Activate Greenify module on Xposed

5) Reboot

6) Enjoy

As always, don't come crying if an application is not behaving as expected after hibernation. Not all applications can be safely hibernated. Don't count that applications will all resume, this is a beta feature and does not make guarantees.
[Greenify] Domoo:
This is mentioned on the description of the greenify donated app in the Google play store, but your description is more in depth. Thanks for sharing. I always wanted to greenify line because it's always running. Now I can!

Also, for those who want to know if the app uses GCM or C2DM, go to rom manager and select autostart manager. Look at the receivers to see if it uses GCM or C2DM. Look at facebook or line as an example.
[Greenify] post-mortem:
Except that, if they did that, oasisfeng would lose his baby (his digital one, not his real one!), and a potential source of income.
[Greenify] wyndcryst25:
Hey bro, Oasis!

Brought donated version to support you for further development of this app.

Really great app! Thanks!
[Greenify] spupuz:
Where take xposed for Galaxy Nexus?

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[Greenify] brath23:
Hi everybody!

I have a Sony Xperia P and tried this app with ICS and Jelly Bean ROM.

The results, in terms of battery life, were awful. Battery went down about 15% during the night while without Greenify, it usually drops 2-3% of the battery.

Uninstalled
[Greenify] rysup:
Right... conclusive evidence there!
[Greenify] themadproducer:
Well brath, I can almost guarantee it's not the app. Possibly, the way you used it or some strange and rare incompatibility. Why don't you try slow baby steps here...

1) Uninstall, and do 3 nights of battery drain tests after charging to 100% and leaving the same apps open or running (eg email) and placing the phone in the same spot of the house each night.

2) Reinstall, but don't add any apps in the hibernate list and do 3 more nights of drain tests.

3) If you see that Greenify caused high drain on all 3 nights then report back with rom and info so someone can provide specific help.

4) If all 6 nights were relatively the same, then you can start adding some apps to the hibernate list...right? WHICH APPS? Well, whichever you know is causing drain. DO NOT SIMPLY add all apps. This is not what GREENIFY was designed for. Use Better Battery Stats to FIRST determine if any of your apps is causing drain. HECK, see if BBS reports GREENIFY as causing drain.

5) Rinse and repeat. Report back.

BTW, even 3% is too high. Do you have email/facebook etc., with wifi and or data running while in standby at night?
[Greenify] eejee:
This would mean that Whatsapp can also be greenified. Gonna try that.

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[Greenify] rysup:
Works fine :)
[Greenify] PearLRoX:
Firts off all.. THX for your amazing work of Greenify ;)

But.. Viber and Greenify.. Not working (maybe because the viber new update)

I greenify it, but it stays active

Greetings
[Greenify] buchholz:
the free version cant greenify system apps??
[Greenify] TechExhibeo:
Mate first convert system app to user app using titanium backup or link2sd n then try greenify app to hibernate them...

If I Helped U Dont Forget To Press Thanks :D
[Greenify] erto90:
If i greenify whatsapp with donate version and all loaded, I continue to not get notifications..instead of that, I greenified talk and receive notifications

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[Greenify] devaspora:
Had the same problem actually, so thanks for that quick fix. I am going to just grab a fresh copy.
[Greenify] NYLimited:
Could you clarify step 3 above?

In my initial tests GCM broadcasts were completely blocked but I have to spend a little more time.

[ EDIT ] - Step 3 indeed resolved my issue though I have no idea why... :)
[Greenify] lioux:
Greenify Donate is installed on /mnt/asec directory which is not available during Xposed module load on boot.

When you backup it, uninstall it then restore it : it is installed on /data/app which is available when Xposed framework needs it during boot.
[Greenify] vikstk:
I have greenify beta2 + donate app. By following the above steps, I can greenify system apps. I also saw greenify 1.2 module enabled in xposed app. However, when line is greenified, the push notifications don't show up anymore. Any idea why?
[Greenify] eejee:
Doesn't work for me either with Whatsapp.

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[Greenify] californicated:
Greenify stopped working for me. It doesn't hibernate apps anymore. A reinstall and converting it in a system app didn't fix the issue.

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[Greenify] wulfz:
No t working for cm 10.1 ???

based on reviews & suggestions i ve heard i want to install this app

but installlation fails every time

im usin galaxy fit with CM 10.1 by eric:confused:kas
[Greenify] Cieptak:
this the best apps for android ;)) i donate you thanks !
[Greenify] oasisfeng:
v1.82

Experimental features (Xposed module) are moved to the main app, to be activated by donation version.

This could work around the /mnt/asec issue of Xposed module.
[Greenify] :
Thx

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[Greenify] zadigre:
should we see this appearing in the play store soon?

I'm asking the question because updated donation is available... but not the main app.
[Greenify] eejee:
Main app present here, but it is 1.81 instead of 1.82. Works though.

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[Greenify] :
Do we still need xposed to be installed?

Btw it's version1.82

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[Greenify] eejee:
Don't think it is needed after installation. I greenified Xposed right away and Greenify still works. I think (others may correct me) that it only is needed again after a rom flash.

Still 1.81 here.

Edit: 1.81 on my phone, 1.82 on my tablet.

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[Greenify] oasisfeng:
What's the failure? Any error message?
[Greenify] arjiegodz:
why we need exposed? can some1 tell me???

sorry for being noob
[Greenify] oae08:
Use search button. It's all over the thread...
[Greenify] arjiegodz:
ok thanks.. now i know.. anyway.. i used xposed now... but after using it.. is it ok to greenify it or not???
[Greenify] oasisfeng:
App update on Google Play is rolled out gradually across areas, so just be patient. :)
[Greenify] zadigre:
I got the update after a reboot... And it fixed the problem with asec/app without using titanium (or any other method).
[Greenify] YehiamBenShushan:
I don't get it... this apps can block sms/alarms?.
[Greenify] DimSumDan:
First, I'd just like to say what a great app this is!

I am however having some trouble 'greenifying' Google Maps.. Having opened up the app and then selecting it to be greenified I am given the message saying 'system app is impossible to be greenified'

Any ideas?
[Greenify] petrisch:
Tested on my XP stock .75 ICS. Not fully compatible with Superuser (Elite) app, maybe Super SU or another gives more experience. Any time device rising up popup message about "permanent root access required". This app can not hibernate any system app, as promised.

Gmaps is system app, very strong integrated, no chance I think.
[Greenify] iamnotkurtcobain:
AW: [APP][3.1+] Greenify *ROOT*

+1

Please fix it :/

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[Greenify] athdaraxen:
Re: [APP][3.1+] Greenify *ROOT*

If you guys read back a few pages you'd see we've been discussing Maps, you have to make it a user app if it isn't already, mess around with some of the settings, and something that helped me was turning Google Search to a user app and hibernating it as well so Google Now doesn't bother Maps and wake both of them up. Haven't had a problem since and Maps and Google Now are fine, they wake up when you use them but once you turn your screen off after 5 mins Greenify does its thing and kills them again. :)

It'll work you just gotta help Greenify out a bit, it can only do so much for an app like Maps that's do deeply connected to other apps.
[Greenify] amf100:
Re: [APP][3.1+] Greenify *ROOT*

At least read the OP people. The app is not meant to interact with system apps.

If you were able to root, then you can handle something as simple as using Titanium Backup to convert certain system apps to user apps.you jus go to the app and long press it.Then you select convert to user app. Just be smart about what you convert. Safe bet is to convert anything you can download from the Play store.

Alternatively, you may want to get autostarts from the Play store, as that app has been in my must haves for years. It can stop just about ANY app from starting on its own.
[Greenify] pnsdhrn:
If I install SuperSu can Super User be uninstalled since both have the same purpose and duties?I am with rooted Milestone A853 running with Kabaldan's CM10.
[Greenify] Lord Takyon:
Re: [APP][3.1+] Greenify *ROOT*

It never caused me any issues when I replaced super user with supersu.

Sent from my Sony Xperia S via transwarp conduit.
[Greenify] persano:
yeah, but i want an init.d script, if you made an app is easy, i use trim no lagfix free. if you want a better device that ios that would be exellent, i m making the best rom possible without any ram cleaner app or something similar, i use init.d scripts, so i will like this in an init.d script.
[Greenify] gamepro602:
you can just get a flashble zip of superSU and flash through recovery, it will uninstall Superuser for you:)

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Read the OP... it says that you cant
[Greenify] hansip87:
Re: [APP][3.1+] Greenify *ROOT*

So far so good, thanks for this app! Suggestion though, could we add our apps from pre-ordered list rather than needing to open the app first? Second, seems like on first setup the app eats away ram fast. Not sure what happened, but after force close once, it is lighter again.

Keep up the good work mate! Cheers!
[Greenify] mundofeliz:
AWESOME!!! exhibit 4g

This app is AWESOME!!! Us users of the galaxy exhibit 4g have a big problem with ram, we usually get less than 70mb after installing some apps, however with greenify I'm able to allways get 120-150mb of free ram as to keep the phone running smoothly at all times! THANKS A LOT!!!!!! however I'd like for you to give access to hibernate some system apps in an advance mode of sorts so I can increase my ram even more. I think it's a risk everyone is willing to withstand.

CONGRATS ON A GREAT APP!!!
[Greenify] athdaraxen:
As someone said before, Greenify isn't meant to play with system apps, if you do want to fool around with that your best bet would be to use something like "/system/app mover" off the Play Store to change the system apps you want to Greenify to user apps. :3 That way you can Greenify whatever system apps you like.
[Greenify] nyr2k2:
Sweet. Loving this app. Coupled with the new Ziggy kernel on Synergy (GS3), I'm getting ridiculous battery life.
[Greenify] Decadence1:
How did you manage to turn play store into a user app? I tried with titanium backup but it didnt work.