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[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samxool:
Hi guys,

I've had the Xperia Z, and i'm not even remotely close to getting the battery life some people on here are getting.

I'm unrooted and followed the advice on here for better battery life, but still cannot get 4 hours of on screen time.

Anyways, over the weekend, i've noticed Google Maps suddenly taking up huge amounts of battery.

I've barely been using Maps or indeed barely using any app that uses location based services.

Even over night, my battery would drain 15% and Google Maps was clearly the culprit when looking at apps using the battery.

It was even stopping stamina mode from kicking in.

I disabled GPS.

that didn't fix my problem.

I tried to Force Stop Google Maps.

that didn't fix my problem.

For example, i could charge my battery to 100% to reset my battery stats, then do nothing else but immediately watch half an hour of a film, and incredibly Google Maps would magically be the app thats drained the battery the most, like double that of the screen or triple that of media server!

So last night, i reset my phone back to factory settings, reinstalled all my apps, but i haven't applied the Google Maps update.

so far so good. so far, it is behaving itself.

has anyone else had this problem?

I don't know whether i should update Maps or not.

its weird, for the first couple of weeks, it wasn't an issue, so i don't know why it suddenly became a problem, but it was massively draining my battery, even when i had done everything to disable it!

under the reviews in google play, if i filter reviews for just reviews by users with XZ, i can only see one other person complaining of the same problem.

i couldn't find anyone else posting about this issue when i googled it.

So anyone else have this problem, or know why it is/was happening?

thanks,
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nobnut:
It isn't the version of maps you are using that causes the issue. It is 'location settings'.

If you go into location settings in Maps, you will see that you can turn on and off things such as Location reporting, Report from this device, Enable location history etc.

Some of these are required to run Google Now to its full potential, however they cause quite a high level of partial wakelocks.

It is up to you whether you have them switched on (with some battery drain), or switched off (with no/little battery drain).
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cenobite_:
I also noticed a larger than normal battery drain since a couple of days. I can't remember if there was a gmaps update right before the drainage increase.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nobnut:
Just for the sake of repetition (:silly:). This has

nothing

to do with the Maps version.

FYI - The last Maps update was on 12th March. Point proven therefore.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samxool:
BUT like i said, i had turned all of these off, and MAPS was STILL draining my battery, despite location based services turned off, Maps forced stopped and not even using any location based app.

That is what i am querying. Why was this happening?

random quirk, or a more serious problem?
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nobnut:
In that case I have no idea. It doesn't happen for me.

What I have noticed before once or twice however is that my location settings have changed without me doing it manually. This has happened to me twice when I have (un)installed Now.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samxool:
i'm hoping its just a random quirk.

On friday, i noticed maps was using quite a bit of battery.

Saturday, Sunday and Monday however, it just went crazy.

I could lose 15% battery when my phone was asleep all due to Maps.

well, I reset my phone to factory settings 12 hours ago, and so far the problem has not repeated itself.

i've got GPS on, location based services on, and so far Maps isn't doing anything it shouldn't be doing.

I will definitely keep an eye on it and update this thread as and when.

I've had this phone 3 weeks, so i don't know why it suddenly became a problem on friday. The only thing i changed on friday was i installed new app Google Keep which almost certainly cannot be the culprit that i can see
[HTC One V] Aphromode:
Hi everybody,

So I have been using my HTC-One V for almost a year now and I've tried out several ROM's including stock / CM9 / CM10 and MIUI. 2 weeks ago I decided to give CM10 (set on performance) another try, after a few hours, with just basic gapps + apps (WhatsApp/Facebook/Swiftkey, some browsing, games) the OS started to get sluggerish again. Now I don't complain easily, I just want to have fluid experience with my phone without me having to manually close x-amount of apps each time I use my phone. But so far I have not been able to find any ROM that was able to give that to me.

My best experience so far is with CM9 and max's kernel.

My question is: are there any ROM's based on performance (low ram usage?) that are really minimalistic, and if so, could you give me some names/links?

Thanks in advance!
[HTC One V] Nishblueweapon:
Try RC 3.0 less battery consumption. Smooth enough. I used this ROM for a month & still works like a charm with little oc to 1.4 with TK kernel.

For link check in androind development.
[HTC One V] bratusm:
I have no problems with latest CM10 and latest Hellboy...

First of all, after install, "Freeze" unnecessary apps with Titanium Backup, specially DRM...

Then, try (it's working for me) that app: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1947559

Hope it helps... :fingers-crossed:
[Android Apps and Games] llopmesquer:
Hi!

I need a TTS engine for my languish, catalan, and I've read that Loquendo has one. But I did'nt find in Google play... But loquendo works in android. Or not?
[Android Apps and Games] Siddheshmr83:
Bad news

Dude, Loquendo has been removed from playstore ...it'll not be developed for android any more...no doubt loquendo has the best voice amongst all the tts engines that ever existed but the leftovers of loquendo tts apks are of no help too....i can't post the links due to the stupid 10 posts rule
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] _tangent:
Hi there,

I'm running cyanogen 10.1 on both my N7 and my phone (Samsung galaxy s2). Unfortunately, since moving from cm 10 to 10.1 on the SGS 2 the wireless access point stuff has stopped working properly - other devices can see the wireless AP and connect to it, but there is no internet connection once connected (and the wireless icon stays grey, indicating no connection through to google services). I tried bluetooth tethering but unfortunately the problem is exactly the same - no internet connection. I've googled this problem, and have found other reports of it, but no sign of a fix.

So, i figured usb tethering was the way to go. Connected my n7 to my phone using an OTG cable, turned USB tethering on on the phone, but when i navigate to the USB Tethering settings page on the N7 ("Wireless and Networks">"More">"USB Tethering") USB tethering is greyed out and "USB not connected" is written underneath.

Is there a way to get USB tethering working?

Cheers
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] tanvir108115:
I just installed puremiui latest version in my se xperia mini pro...as all you know normally it shows battery icon,network etc on wallpaper in homescreen.but those icons shows in a black dawer while running any application. I want the black dawer in homescreen also instead of transparent dawer.for example below in link 1 it is the screenshot of homescreen and in link to it is screenshot of opera.

link 1: http://share.pho.to/1b0Gj

link 2: http://share.pho.to/1b0GD

u can see the Teletalk word and battery icon in a black dawer in opera and in transparent dawer in homescrren.so can any one tell me how to do it?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] predatOr:
Its in home launcher framework... You will have to mod it.

I don't remember if MIUI has an option to change transparency in settings (most probably it doesn't)

Otherwise Try MI home launcher or any other custom launcher to get black status bar. :thumbup:
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] konciukas:
Hey,

I saw that Media Server is draining my battery on CM10.1 . I have only one photo and only one .mp3 file in my s2. How can I fix this problem? Screenshot attached bellow.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wishmas7er:
LOL

this ain't draining your battery at all
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] raheeeb:
Hi all, i managed to connect my XDA II to Activesync successfully and everything synchronize perfect.

i am just having hard time to make my XDA II Connect to the internet using the Activesync connection.

i went to options --> Rules ---> pass through , i have 2 choices here in connections 1. work and 2. internet !!! i wonder what they mean, any way i tried both and was not able to connect to the internet. do i need to make any changes to my XDA II Connections!!!

thanks for your help
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] palmop:
I believe in your Connections in XDA II, you need to select my network card connects to Internet and select the Internet option in pass thru settings in ActiveSync
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] raheeeb:
adapter!!!

ok i selected the the network card conects to: "The internet"

what about the other section. the adapter to modify, which one i should select!! i have 4 choices here:

1. NE2000

2. L2TP

3. ASYNCmAC

4. PPTP
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] kromesky:
My understanding is that you don't need to worry about those 4 adapters to get pass through to work. The most important thing is that both the pc passthrough connection and the Xda ii network card connection are the same. I.e. they are either both set to "Work", or both set to "The Internet". I use the "work" setting
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] raheeeb:
i think i will break this stupid device :x , i tried both "work" and "the internet" non of them worked for me. and when i go to my XDA II Device and i change my network card to connect to work and click ok and check it again, it appear going back to the internet selection!!!! my PC is connected 24h/day to the internet through ADSL and i can't make this thing to use it :(
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] abo_khaleel:
Are your ISP using Proxy server?, if yes configure proxy setting in your XDAII device.

I was able to surf the internet using both pass through options :) .
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] xda-rocks:
I had this problem and in the end I found that if I enabled a public proxy:

212.42.175.155 port 80

then the XDA would connect to the internet through active sync.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] xdaer:
i can't get my xdaii to activesync, just keeps coming up as guest? It synced OK the first time... now just guest only. any suggestions.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] xda-rocks:
Try removing xda from cradle, delete partnership in activesync and then reconnect to establish a new partnership.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] cruisin-thru:
A complete removal/restore of activesyn may also work but is more tedious. Make sure it is the latest version also.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] raheeeb:
Yes abo_khaleel , my ISP is using Proxy server. Where exactly in XDA II i can configure the proxy server. i mean in the network card section. I know when i make a GPRS or data connection i can see Proxy settings there but with the activesync i can't see it.

regards
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] abo_khaleel:
Not sure about xda2, since I have I-mate, but:

After conneting thought activesync, click signal signal strength icon (on the top of the screen), then click settings, this will open connections settings, then click: edit my proxy server. if you have more one than connection, try them one by one.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] JUICEe:
I was just wondering....

why would u want to on the internet on ur XDA via activesync?...isnt ur PC online already?...i just dont see the point :oops: just seems like if u were to buy a microwave that needs to be put in the hot oven to work...or is just me?????????? :?:
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] raheeeb:
i can see your point but my XDA II is connected to my PC using bluetooth and since it is a feature that i can use while i am every where at home why not having it :D , i mean i don't have to sit all days at my desk to do my internet work, i can use the net even when i have boring friends visiting me :wink:
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] raheeeb:
Thanks it did work finally :) i had to change my main Internet connection proxy and it worked just perfect..

regards
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] tuberong_tagalog:
internet connection thru activesync

i have the same problem with this guy... im using an i-mate k-jam running on winmo 6.1. i was able to successfully connect the unit to my pc via activesync. however everytime i try to use the internet and browse a certain website, i got this kind of error:

The page you are looking for cannot be bound due to an unknown error.

0x80072f78

any help on this one? i used to connect to the internet via activesync, but since Sunday, 21 June, i cannot. what could have gone wrong.

many thanks everyone
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheWolf59:
I have notifications who are impossible to erase. it's from a game I installed from ****mart, i don't want uninstall my game, it's good game.

attachement:
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rikxzdjz:
Please dont mention the ***kmart

Maybe u can try " KillForeground "

http://db.tt/7yA3dLmg
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheWolf59:
Sorry for mention :( thanks for file, i try it
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rikxzdjz:
If it dont resolve the problem maybe u must Force stop the running app ..
[Android Themes] Slymobi:
Under construction....

All credits go to Pierre Hebert for an amazing Launcher and being an amazing friendly dev.

Lightning launcher has a new in built theme backup/sharing so I thought I would start this so we can share on xda too.

Themes are called templates and can be built into apks or shared as a backup file which just needs placing in the LightningLauncher folder on your sdcard or emulated SD card.

You must have latest LightningLauncher installed.

Get it here. free version

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.pierrox.lightning_launcher

Also available is the LL extreme Version which is a paid app.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.pierrox.lightning_launcher_extreme

The launcher has a new inbuilt template engine that can create,search and apply templates.

Browse existing - will lead to the play store apks that are available to download and apply.

Apply - will apply any chosen template which is present in your LL folder on your sdcard/emulated SD.

I will link to all my current templates on post 2.

Apks and Normal files included.

Apks need to be installed then applied, other templates will need to be placed in your LL folder which is auto generated by the app.

Once there all that's needed is to go to the apply option and choose the desired template, accept the launcher to create widgets etc when promted.

!! PLEASE NOTE !!

Device specifics may lead to some templates not showing correct. All my templates are made on the nexus 4 so may look strange on other devices.

Further info and screens are available on the LightningLauncher G+ pages.
[Android Themes] Slymobi:
Re: [Themes] lightning launcher

Project is dead and buried due to losing all files and backups.
[Android Themes] Slymobi:
Re: [Themes] lightning launcher

Reserved
[Android Themes] Slymobi:
Re: [Themes] lightning launcher

Deleted due to new Original post update.
[Android Themes] Slymobi:
Re: [Themes] lightning launcher

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[Android Themes] Slymobi:
Re: [Themes] lightning launcher

Outdated

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Android Themes] Slymobi:
Outdated
[Android Themes] adamlee011:
Hmmm why is this thread so short? I'll try to share my theme later. Can someone link me to the original lightning launcher main thread? Can't seem to find it.
[Android Themes] lamplighter13:
I can't really answer that but I must say I have tried L.L. a few times and found it very confusing to use, I'm sure giving it a bit of time will yield good results but it was just a bit full on for my liking.

Cheers, LL13-
[Android Themes] adamlee011:
Oh absolutely. If you have the time and desire though.... Well.....
[Android Themes] adamlee011:
Certainly not for everyone. If you're looking for a lot of flexibility in customization in a more traditional launcher try ss launcher. I use that on my evo.
[Android Themes] WompusGalompus:
Oh, someone else who likes the launcher :D

I'll try to post my homescreens soon. Most of them are also uploaded to the Theme Manager. My name there is Vinncorporated ;)
[Android Themes] adamlee011:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1667280 i'm excited to see another fan of ll too! This is supposed to be a theme thread. We're sharing at the above linked thread. Come on over! :)

I get by with a little help from my friends.
[Android Themes] gobz:
Hey slymobi:D:D
[Android Themes] coolguru007:
Cannot install lighthing launcher theme manager

hi

i m getting error : Incompatible with other applications(s) using the same shared user ID. Plz help me to install lighthing launcher theme manager. Also without theme manager can v install these themes mentioned in this thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2207662 ?? then how to install them ? thanks in advance ?
[Android Themes] Slymobi:
LightningLauncher now has a new sharing method where you can browse existing available templates from the launcher itself.

This thread is old now and the method here is outdated, I will update this thread soon with new links to my LL templates.

we are all just evolved organism's
[Android Themes] Slymobi:
Transvisions theme

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXzZm7TNAa4&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Android Themes] LfcFan1977:
I really like that set-up.

Is that your channel?

If so, which rss widget is that? I usuall use Scrollable News Widget but when I add it, it complains about scrollable widget api.
[Android Themes] Slymobi:
Thanks.

Its taptu

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Android Themes] elhombredelapampa:
I feel like such a n00b asking this, but where the hell do i find the template folder ? I have been looking for ages...
[Android Themes] Slymobi:
Hi

its just on your sdcard created by LightningLauncher.

if its not there then just create a new folder named like in the screenshot.

this is where you place the templates.

(here I have 2 in mine)

you load these from LL

use the backup,restore,export from options and use restore option.

if its an apk template then use the load a template option after you've installed the apk.

Regards as always
[Android Themes] Slymobi:
Targaryen

pressing the 2 outer symbols gives the side drawers containing desired apps.

centre is all apps drawer

Regards as always
[Android Themes] elhombredelapampa:
Found it ! Many thanks !
[Android Themes] Slymobi:
SeriouslyCrazyLightningLauncher setup.<br />

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Regards as always<br/>

Regards as always
[Android Themes] Slymobi:
Crazyll

Crazyll: http://youtu.be/FZZw4ztMeKE

Regards as always
[Android Themes] Slymobi:
Crazylll

Scrolling panel

Regards as always
[Android Themes] trzesickipiotr:
Hi

Free version is not available in Play Store now. Bug or there will not be free version from now?

PT
[Android Themes] Slymobi:
Which template ?

All templates are free in my copy link.

Download and place in the LL folder then load from LL settings.

Edit: oh you mean the actual launcher ?

I'm not the developer so maybe its been stopped. I will check for you ?

Regards as always
[Android Themes] trzesickipiotr:
Sorry,

I was asking for the launcher app, not for themes.

Maybe it's not the thread where I should post.

PT
[Android Themes] Slymobi:
Its OK, I don't mind. I will ask about the free version for you.

Regards as always
[Android Themes] Slymobi:
The link opens the playstore for me ?

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.pierrox.lightning_launcher

Regards as always
[Android Themes] trzesickipiotr:
For me it's still unavailable.

"We're sorry, the requested URL was not found on this server."

I asked in the G+ community as well, but no answer about this.

PT
[Android Themes] Slymobi:
Don't really know then, try a different browser because this is the link.... As you can see it opens the play store for me.

Regards as always
[Android Themes] trzesickipiotr:
I'm from Poland.

PT
[Android Themes] Slymobi:
OK I don't know why its blocked but try this link

link removed by me

Its the free version of LL I just downloaded it and stuck it on my copy storage.

Might be missing some of the features that I use with LL extreme which is the paid version.

Also this is the correct Google+ forum.

https://plus.google.com/app/basic/c...0/stream/95abe20b-930c-4780-970e-e1d0d47217dc

Need to join and be accepted.

I believe the developer (Pierre) has stopped future development of the free version. Its a great launcher and recommend spending the small price to upgrade to extreme if you can.

Regards as always
[Android Themes] trzesickipiotr:
Thank you for the apk. I'll install it and try.

The reason why i was looking for free version was the feeling that maybe I don't need scripting and other advanced stuff from Extreme version. But maybe you're right and the development of free version has been stopped. I don't have any answer from the community.

PT
[Android Themes] Slymobi:
I looked on G+ and couldn't find your post.

I don't use scripting either but the extreme version has options to turn off the scripting feature.

All future development is now for extreme.

Regards as always
[Android Themes] Slymobi:
Slyde<br />

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Mini video<br />

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Slyde: http://youtu.be/DOzRsPxK72k<br />

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Regards as always<br/>

Regards as always
[Android Themes] orateam:
well that kicks ass!

sweet.
[Android Themes] Slymobi:
Global template

Small preview screens

Regards as always
[Android Themes] nyerere71:
Hello...I'm a noob using llx...whenever I long press and select widget, the widget is in place, but it says "rotate screen to start"...how do I get it back to "tap to start"?
[Android Themes] Slymobi:
Sorry, I have never had that issue and therefore unable to help really. Maybe ask in the G+ community about it ?

Regards as always
[Android Themes] Oohhlala:
bro, how to add " panel " in the lastest version of this launcher :confused:
[Android Themes] Slymobi:
hi, sorry I don't really use the launcher these days as it has gotten far to advanced for me. maybe check out the google+ pages for help. again sorry.

Regards as always
[Android Themes] Oohhlala:
nvm mate, i didnt use this launcher for long time so now use it again but didnt see " panel " function
[Android Themes] B3311:
Long press on screen>add item>panel
[Android Themes] kodiak799:
love this launcher....my set-up is a ton of single screen desktops that I navigate to with shortcuts. That lets me assign different functions to the normal left/right swiping people use.

No idea what can be done with scripting. Haven't experimented with panels, either.
[Android Themes] Slymobi:
Scripting is above my level but panels are as some. I use the panels as a kind of scrollable dock.

Regards as always
[Android Themes] Old Jimbo:
Basic question: how can I remove bulleting as page numbering?
[Android Themes] Fast launcher:
Could you try to use fast laucher

*Simple - Fast - Amazing - ONLY 400KB

* Trial :

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...gofastlauncher
[Android Themes] CZ Eddie:
Lightning Launcher looks to have current ongoing development to me?

The pro version was updated on Play store within the last week.

Lots of info on the home website:

http://www.lightninglauncher.com/wordpress/

The instructional videos are helpful.

http://www.lightninglauncher.com/wordpress/videos/

The Tasker functionality sounds amazing.

I want to spend time learning the ins/outs of this launcher.

It's definitely not for the newb or person without patience to learn.

But wow, it's so powerful!