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[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kregstrong:
Mine does okay but not as good as my g2 was. I'm getting about 2.5 hours screen on time per charge
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] msavic6:
Something is wrong with your phone if that is all you're getting on a charge. My Galaxy Nexus gets 3 hours screen on time per charge and its ranked one of the worst performers regarding battery life.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] D33KK:
Very happy with the battery.

These results include me flashing ROMs, and not using battery saver mode at all.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] middleearth1010:
Battery

Android OS eating battery like no tomorrow. Worse then the screen, lost 50% in a day, with screen off. The only setting I changed was the air view. I wonder if it's that sensor.. Not sure what it is.. But we need to figure out what features drain the battery while in standby and avoid them. The battery was excellent until I fiddled with those settings.. Smart stay air view etc. I have the latest update from Ota, and rooted. Problem started after I fiddled with settings, not when I rooted.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] prot-:
best battery life ive had in any phone! im impressed tbh
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vanButton:
I'm not getting great battery life at all. Android System is eating it faster than then screen. Not sure what's causing it as it's a clean install with nothing restored from other devices etc..... The battery's supposed to last longer than the Note 3 according to all the graphs and tests you see, but my wife's Note 3 can go two days with heavy use and over 8 hours of screen-on time, and my S5 can only last almost 1 day with 3.5 hours screen on time. I used to have a Note 3 as well and could easily get two days :/
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] middleearth1010:
Bad battery

Same here. Hope someone can help us figure out why.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kregstrong:
Agreed I'm having same problem, gsam says its the kernel and android system
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] middleearth1010:
Solution

Hey guys, I think i figured out a problem and have a fix.. its in the other thread thats the same as this one.. Hey MOD, can you merge the threads? Thanks.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=51951426

Hi guys i think i MIGHT have figured it out.

Its the bloody wifi, EVEN WHEN TOGGLED off stays on. Annoying as hell and wtf android and Samsung? Its gonna upset a lot of people...

But if you want to read about it look here: http://forums.androidcentral.com/htc-one/344085-wlan-rx-wake.html

Basically to fix the android battery drain, you need to

Go to wifi settings, Advanced, I Keep wifi on during sleep, change to Never, OR when plugged in. (i chose never, T-mo) and Disabled Always allow scanning, and disabled Network notification.

Apparently the kernel keeps waking the device constantly. EVEN if wifi is off, it still turns on.

I will charge to full and test. There is an app called Wakelock according to the screenshot.

Guys try this and tell me if it works. Wifi should still work as usual after changing advanced settings when toggled on off...

I also noticed, even with wifi off, it still shows as enabled on the battery usage as a green bar, so this HAS GOT to be it.

Test this out guys, thank me if it works. Tell me if it works.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] crazymook:
You've wanted to keep wifi on during sleep FOREVER. Since like the gs2....Ive never had that be a drain.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 21cdb:
Regarding the wifi always staying on, when you set up your phone there's an option to always scan for wifi networks even when wifi is off. I always disable it, but could that be what's going on if you're seeing wifi usage even when you have it turned off? My battery life is amazing. It just keeps going and going.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] skivnit:
No it has nothing to do with wifi
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dynospectrum:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1878828

[HELP CENTER] How to prevent § handle wakelocks § save battery life[GUIDE] [β]

Sent from my SM-G900T
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pennieloafer:
newbie scanning this thread..

im very disappointed with my s5 battery life. i feel like i've disabled everything and its still on par with my iphone 5

also someone else powered up my phone for the first time before it was fully charged.. it's a myth that this would affect battery life, correct?
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JoeFCaputo113:
Disaapointed as hell so far. Anyone have ANYYY idea what's going on here... Android System is higher than my screen and that can't be right!!
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SolracAugustus:
Not quite sure it could be some apps running that's causing that but i went a little over 36 hours with 5 hours screen on time
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vanButton:
I had an iPhone 5S before this, and even with a battery half the size I was getting more or less identical battery life. On days that I used the iPhone only lightly it'd drop to ~70%, but the S5 will still be down to ~40% with similarly light usage. If I use the phone a lot (>3 hours screen on) it'll still be around the 30% mark at the end of the night, same as the iPhone. Compared to the Note 3 I had, the battery life is useless. I've tried restoring it and setting it up as new, tried turning off every setting/account I can think of and it's still the same, Android System eats the battery. I'm not sure how some people are getting such great battery life, but I'm beginning to suspect there's a hardware problem/difference.....
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] skivnit:
something definitely wrong with your device. IPhone battery doesn't even compare to the s4 let along s5. Exchange it or install BBS and look at kernel wakelocks
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JoeFCaputo113:
Can anyone help me with the Android System problem that I am having?! Got better battery life on my S4 :/

Sent from a Galaxy 5 light years away
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dynospectrum:
I suggest you all do some reading ;]

[GUIDE] Insanely Better Battery Life When Idle - Battery Life Thread

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=43424843

Sent from my SM-G900T
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] skivnit:
That's too drastic. You can have good battery life if you don't install **** apps have a good signal
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dynospectrum:
Sent from my SM-G900T
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JoeFCaputo113:
What steps did you take to actually get BetterBatteryStats to work?? I couldn't get it to show "Other" no matter what I did.

Sent from a Galaxy 5 light years away
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] crazymook:
Requires root.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dynospectrum:
As crazymook said, it requires root.

Sent from my SM-G900T
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ICANTSTOP:
I got the s5 today.

This device battery life is awesome !
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JoeFCaputo113:
I have root though... Lol.

Sent from a Galaxy 5 light years away
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dynospectrum:
In BBS, Settings, Advanced, Enable Root features.

Sent from my SM-G900T
[Sony Xperia Miro, Tipo (Dual), J, E] Lorehaze:
Hi, i've an xperia j, i use it very often for messaging with Facebook Messenger and Facebook apps, i also play with games like 2048 and monster warlord.

I want to optimize my battery, i haven't root or mods, i'm on stock .31 fw with locked BL.

I read about greenify and some improvements in xposed, but it's a good idea to root and install it? Will the system become more stable? Or it will be more unstable? Can you help me?

Thanks in advance.
[Sony Xperia Miro, Tipo (Dual), J, E] Phalangioides:
It won't get more stable, but it also won't get less stable i think

Greenify will hibernate apps of your choice, giving you a bit more free ram and stop them running in the background. Some tweaks in xposed wouldn't hurt too i guess.

Technically your battery would love them, but you have to see for yourself.
[Sony Xperia Miro, Tipo (Dual), J, E] Lorehaze:
Thanks, i'll see^^ only one question.. If i hibern Facebook Messenger, will I see the notifications when app is closed?
[Sony Xperia Miro, Tipo (Dual), J, E] NeoTrix:
Nope^^ but once you open the messenger, notifications will come up
[Sony Xperia Miro, Tipo (Dual), J, E] Lorehaze:
Oh..i understand..

Thank You very much ^^
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] heimerdinger:
when you are calling a service center and you have to push a number (ex. the number 1) then you can not push a number while you are teleoning with the service center. is there a possibility?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XzxBATTxzX:
Hey guys, so I tried to make a new ROM called ButterBoost and failed. I've always wanted to make a new ROM. I was wondering if anybody on here could help me through the development process so I can start learning and developing. If anybody is interested help is greatly appreciated. We can gtalk about issues and thing I need help with. Thanks again.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] barrackOBAMA:
I see you post all the time.

However I am not sure of your knowledge on building roms.

Apparently (if you didn't know) this is the place to start.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=633246

I've never used it or looked into it. Haha but good luck.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XzxBATTxzX:
Thank you. Going to go at it later this after noon. Any help is appreciated.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jolly_roger_hook:
Id say one of the people to ask would be the creator of baja rom he seems to have come out of nowhere and gotten into the ranks of one of the best roms very fast
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XzxBATTxzX:
First person I went to? [MENTION=4854133]bajasur[/MENTION] is a nice guy. Always willing to help out and give what the people want haha. With a great ROM
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XzxBATTxzX:
Update. Got kitchen working. Any suggestions for a ROM?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XzxBATTxzX:
So. I can't get apk tool working on Linux. I think I'm going to go back to windows and use cygwin.
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] funky0308:
HI GUYS...

*** Wanna try something new? Wanna have great theme and awesome icons on your Xperia Zxx (Z family)?

Using Home launcher? Without add-ons, Xposed modules or various icons apps...

Search no more....

Tnx to [MENTION=4999740]henry chip[/MENTION] and his great icon theme pack I present you: ***

iTheme Metal Icons(metal blue theme with icons)

INSTRUCTIONS

Download and install like any other app

Restart you phone (recommended)

DOWNLOAD

iThemeMetal Icons

Only theme:

Same, Metal blue theme but without icons

DOWNLOAD

iThemeMetal

DOWNLOAD LATEST, FIXED VERSION

iThemeMetal - fixed

DON'T USE ANY PART OF MY WORK WITHOUT MY PERMISSION!

CREDITS : [MENTION=4999740]henry chip[/MENTION]

For his awesome icon pack and permission to use them. - Tnx mate -
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] funky0308:
Apparently I have to said this again...

I said it million times but, obviously, million times isn't enough....

Please - stop spamming thread with silly posts "not working"

All themes are tested and they are working 100% without any problems

IF THEME DOESN'T WORK

Then you are doing something wrong!

You need stock or stock based ROM.

Rooted and deodexed

Superuser MOD is something you MUST have.

Posts like "it doesn't work will be ignored...
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] funky0308:
Reserved for red
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] funky0308:
One more...

I opened tooooo many threads, that's why I'm reserving posts here - to have all at one place...
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] pemith:
wah......cool theme bro..... :good: waiting for the red one :)
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] saud-33:
Very beautiful icon!

I hope u add more icons soon

Thanx friend!
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] funky0308:
I compiled theme the other day, so it's not brand new (all other themes are in my thread(s) but I changed few things (pagination mark, for example) and I agreed with henry chip to add his icons into my themes...

If someone have free time and photoshop skills I would like to do more this projects.

But just can't find enough free time to draw all icons...
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] Crocodile1973:
Need root?
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] funky0308:
Yeap...like always...

Root, superuser MOD (you can get that by installing Xposed Xperia or patch services.jar) and deodexed ROM...

That's the only way to skip that nice present Sony gave us - signature check - ;)
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] Jiyeon90:
Installed this but my ROM is not deodexed..

Do you know how to uninstall themes?

Sent from my Xperia Z1
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] funky0308:
Settings/app. - Find app you wanna uninstall and that's it.
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] orzech.miron:
There is something strange with opened folder :) in spite of this i love the theme :)
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] funky0308:
I'm not using folders, I just test that and can't see what should I change?

You don't like colors or size of fonts or what?

As I said, I'm not using folders so I don't know how should they look on stock and I'm lazy to install stock themes ;)
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] orzech.miron:
This white color should be dark like background of folder, i think :)
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] funky0308:
I deliberately choose light color for caption but I'll change few things in next release and I hope it'll be better....

I really appreciate all your feedback and that's the only way I could build something you'll all like...

Tnx ;)
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] 7sen:
good job mate
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] SherlooSkye:
Odex here, but its working
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] funky0308:
I have to add root browser icon ;)

I already have it, just need to add few icons more ;)
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] 1jkan:
Beautiful theme. You've come to my taste! I use this without icons. I put on this theme on black theme and is even nicer!
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] funky0308:
Could you upload few screenshoots (email, sms, calendar, settings) and send me links?

I would like to add that in OP...

Tnx...
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] Jaycel0820:
I know im in the wrong section because im using ZL , but this is working for me, ahmm but i have a minor bug, i dont know if this is a bug but my note and setting icon are not changing and when i restart my device the movie icon is back to its default icon

but when i use the flat icon theme only the note icon didnt change. .
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] funky0308:
You are not in wrong section, mate, that's Z family and everything should work fine on your device...

There's no rule or reason why you shouldn't post on Z or Z1 threads ;)

BTW, I'm not using setting icons in my theme so that's the reason why it's not changed.

And for note and movie app - it should be changed...

The reason you have problems could be in new KK folder tree.

In KK we have folder priv-app in /system and movie, album, conversation and some other app are now there.

So, Sony, probably changed name(s) and that's why icons won't change like it should...

That's the reason I opened thread only on XZ and ask your help in testing...

I have Z1 and can't test and know where's errors on other devices without your help...
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] funky0308:
I found few errors (some icons are bigger then others, some won't even show properly) and I'll fix that (hopefully) today...
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] Jaycel0820:
thanks for a quick responce mate your so kind , maybe i should see your thread in z forum, thanks and more power
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] hoangluongvinh:
thank for your theme, but some other app i want change icon with your theme, how to add them in your apk theme?

Can you tell me what i need? only put .zip of apk data with icon?
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] jeremyix:
Hello, i just tested on my Z1 compact, and all works(nav bar, ui) except the icons .. and i can't launch the the apps which got the icons changed .. :(

However, Facebook's icon DO change and i can start it :)

Any thought about if i will be available on Z1c soon?
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] funky0308:
It's not that simple...

Best way is to decompile my theme and open android.manifest.xml in notepad++

You'll understand than how to add now app.

You have to add few lines in manifest and apk file rename to zip.

Delete META-INF folder and all other folders except minimap xxhdpi or drawable-xxhdpi (for Z/Z1)

The other way is to download apk you want to change icon to your PC.

Open it with winzip, find where icon is (in most cases it's in res/drawable-xxhdpi under name uc_launcher.png or icon.png

And just simple replace that icon with yours.

Move apk to your phone and install it like and other app.

If you get error while installing, download zipsigner from market and sign apk with platform keys... ;)
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] hoangluongvinh:
thank for your answer, and i will try now :)
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] 1jkan:
Please, here are the screenshots and the links

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2642634

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2670842

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2508114
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] mharckk:
man you really outdone yourself with this one.

this is great. love the icons and the metal theme.

edit: one thing ive noticed, when i restart the phone the playstore go back to its original icon, need to re-select the theme to take effect.
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] funky0308:
Yeah...

I have some problems with icons..

I'm working on solution. ;)

Tnx for support guys, you are great...

In the meanwhile you can use this awesome Xposed module

Unicon

It's paid app on market but we have link on XDA so I guess there's free version for XDA users.

And this icon package

Kinux icons pack

Awesome combo metal theme and kinux icons ;)

some icons could be different then here, on screenshoots - I modified few icons for my usage but you'll get 100% round icons
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] 1jkan:
And if I wanted to change in the future a wallpaper with the theme of how to do it?
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] funky0308:
Sorry but I don't understand the question...

Wallpaper could be changed in usual way but I guess that's not what you're asking... :)
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] 1jkan:
No. I mean the background of theme, not the wallpaper
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] funky0308:
Well...just like in any other app - it's the way it's designed...

You can decompile it and change res/drawable-xxhdpi/ semc_bg.png and semc_bg_ligt.png.

Recompile it, sign and that's it.
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] 1jkan:
I know how to compile the apk (or thought I knew) but as I unpacked it in the folder res / drawable-xxhdpi were just pictures: semc_theme_lockscreen_wallpaper, semc_theme_preview and semc_theme_preview. I do not have all the pictures visible.
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] funky0308:
You have to go res/drawable-xxhdpi of assets.

Asset we need for background change is android.zip.

That's the asset where all png, icons and pictures for system/OS.

Decompile android.zip like any other apk using apktool or rename it to android.zip to android.apk and use Advanced Apktool. (don't forget to rename it back to android.zip when you recompile it again.

And yeah - don't sign assets!
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] 1jkan:
I'm asking you because I do not I can cope. If you were to mount this picture semc_bg the theme BlueMetal? That's the theme without icons:cowboy:
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] funky0308:
Sorry but I didn't understood a word.

You just have to rename your png to semc_bg.png (for dark theme) or to use lighter picture and rename it to semc_bg_light.png.

If you try to use this image on stock 757 ROM your fonts in settings will stay black on that dark background and you won't see anything...
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] 1jkan:
I use black apps so are white font. will be seen
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] funky0308:
Then you're OK...

Just add / replace those backgrounds and that's it.

That's not problem to do...
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] hoangluongvinh:
[MENTION=4816245]funky0308[/MENTION]

Test with VLC video player but not work for me.

Help me check the zip file in this picture:

Original

After edit

classes.dex need to delete? or delete all folder except res and all file other?

I have add line in AndroidManifest.xml like:

<asset path="org.videolan.vlc.betav7neon.zip" target="org.videolan.vlc.betav7neon">
<laf-version-filter from="1" to="1" />
</asset>

But after apply theme, VLC does not change icon :( I don't know what mistake i do.
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] funky0308:
iTheme Metal Blue update

Just a few minor "fixes"

I resized few icons and add shadows on some chkboxes.

It's barley visible but here's few screenshoots...

(home pagination select/deselect are resized here)

It'll be uploaded soon...

I'm not at home till Monday, so I'll use same version nr, just change your theme, install this one over old theme and select it again
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] 1jkan:
funky0308

"Decompile android.zip like any other apk using apktool or rename it to android.zip to android.apk and use Advanced Apktool. (don't forget to rename it back to android.zip when you recompile it again.

And yeah - don't sign assets"

I get tired of decompiling. What it means: And yeah - "do not sign assets"?
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] funky0308:
You "get tired" of decompiling?

Don't do that anymore if you don't want to...don't know how to help you here...

You have to sign every app - and you are signing apk file with a keys.

So don't sign assets means.....well...it means don't sign it ;)
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] 1jkan:
Oh, the Google translator ........ I have trouble with him.

As of yesterday trying to compile the app ITheme Metal to change the background on the other. When I had my phone with ICS I could compile it. Now I can not.:rolleyes:
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] funky0308:
Use Advanced Apktool by BDfreak.

It automatically patch framework and it's working with 4.3/4.4 without any problems...
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] Avantiel:
Does this only work on rooted devices? I've installed the app and applied the theme, and absolutely nothing has changed on my phone. I'm using latest firmware
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] funky0308:
Same rules for custom themes.

Rooted

Superuser MOD

Deodexed
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] 1jkan:
:victory:Uf! Thanks to You, to this guide:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2467891&page=3

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2582780

and application ZipSigner I was able to replace the background theme. Now I have learned what it means to sign the app ....

Thanks!

Now I start to play with too until I find something that I like the most. Thanks!:D:victory::good:
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] funky0308:
Yeah...completely understand you...

You see one nice background but when you compile theme and finally see that background in settings - it's not so nice anymore ;)

Been there ;)

It's very hard to find good pict for that.
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] sm.vassallo:
Thanks again funky0308 and yes I am using the latest version of the theme :)
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] mharckk:
waiting for this one ?
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] funky0308:
Haha...

You don't look at OP often, right....

That theme was out for a few days...

I released it same day I post that. ;)
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] mharckk:
wheres the link?cause ive tried to download same theme,not with shadows,also the date of upload for metal theme icons is 4/12 and not 4/17.
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] funky0308:
Link in in OP

LATEST THEME
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] mharckk:
is this correct? 2.27mb only?thought this will be also 30mb because of the icons.
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] funky0308:
Yeah...

Check HERE

I think I won't build another themes with icons.

To have all icons in themes it's impossible so someone will always complain.

And if I add support for 50-60 app, theme would be huge...

Using Unicon is something way easier and more elegant ;)

It'll theme all your icons and there's many icons pack on market.