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[LG G5 Real Life Review] mk25317:
How I solved my battery issues

I had massive and unusual battery drain issues like described in this thread. After much reading and detective work, I’ll describe my situation and what worked for me.

Bought unlocked LG G5 RS988 to replace my LG G4

The phone arrived with Android 6 installed. Immediately upgraded to the latest Android 7 security patch

Transferred my apps and settings over from my LG G4 to the G5 using LG Backup to wirelessly transfer between the 2 phones

After G5 was set up the battery life (in Doze while not using the phone) was great. It might drop 2 – 3% overnight on Wi-Fi

After a few days the battery would drop between 5-12% per hour while in doze. There were no rogue apps running in the background. The main culprit was Android OS and Phone Idle…

Rooted the phone and tried every battery saving setting I could find and used Greenify and CPU throttling as well. This resulted in no improvement.

I had a second RS988 I could test (long story). Followed the same steps as listed in 1-4 but again after a day or so the battery life would crap out.

Took the rooted phone and downgraded to Android 6. Reinstalled each app from the Google Play Store (did not use the LG backup as in #3 above). Made recommended battery settings changes in the Android OS and installed Greenify. Did not make any other changes (e.g. CPU throttling)

Now after 2 weeks overnight my battery drops between 1 – 3 % per night. This is the performance I expected.

In a nutshell – not using a LG backup file and installing everything fresh solved my battery issues.

I’m going to wait another week and then reinstall Android 7 to see if that makes a difference. I will update this post with my results.

Update

After a few weeks on Marshmallow software version RS98811d and getting good / expected battery life, I decided to upgrade to RS98821d (Android 7 with latest security update). The battery drain I originally described returned even after a complete wipe and reinstall of all my apps. Kept the configuration for about a week hoping for an improvement in battery life but there was none.

Went back to RS98811d and have no plans on upgrading to |Android 7 again with this phone. The smart lock suggestion in the post immediately below did nothing for me.
[LG G5 Real Life Review] BuHaneenHHHH:
I have the LG G5 H860 with android 7.0

Had the same issue of battery drain

What fixed it for me was that i disabled google smart lock

Go to settings ---> fingerprint & security ------> trusted agent

Then disable smart lock

I got this info from LG G4 thread
[LG G5 Real Life Review] nikaki:
It works for my G5,after truying all other disables mention in here this is the only solution that works for battery drain...:good:
[LG G5 Real Life Review] muhammad suleman:
Hi there

somebody please tell what it standby drain LG G5 7.0 Nougat ?

i am on MM having no problem with battery life but i want to upgrade it

please reply
[LG G5 Real Life Review] johnathanamber:
This turned out GREAT with three things: 1, installed NetGuard to block apps from sending data, 2, ignored battery optimizations only for required apps like email, and finally 3, enabled battery saver and ignored apps that I require.
[LG G5 Real Life Review] Awkydee:
I use WakeBlock with my rooted RS988 and in 8 hours I get about 1% battery drain.
[LG G5 Real Life Review] Eljefe706:
Lg g5 anx_wlock

If you're having trouble with anx_wlock on lgg5 and nothing works (I tried several factory resets) try replacing the battery cover/holder, I just did and the wake lock is gone, hope it helps someone.
[LG G5 Real Life Review] lorsban:
I did a factory reset and things improved but then when I woke up the battery had gone from 70% to 7 in 7 hours.

I checked the apps and it said chrome. I forgot to shut it off before sleeping and I guess it went nuts. Processor use was at 80-90%.

I guess with nougat you HAVE to shut the apps off each and every time.
[LG G5 Real Life Review] lorsban:
Ok, last night I also switched off wifi/data and just lost 7% in 7 hours.

If I put this on airplane mode I think I'd just lose half that. Maybe less.

But, that confirms it.

If you don't want any surprises, turn off apps and wifi/gps/data when you don't need it.
[LG G5 Real Life Review] lorsban:
Interesting...forgot to turn off wifi/data and I still just lost 7% overnight.

So I guess it's really unclosed apps that cause problems.
[LG G5 Real Life Review] xxmarkosxx:
Try deleting data of google play services. Also you can try disabling microphone and camera access to facebook messenger.
[LG G5 Real Life Review] Icetea:
I have seen, that one of the biggest battery sucker apk's is the "google" app. 16% over all.

Also the wifi functionality is used by system all the time!!! Don’t know why because i have switched wifi and background scanning to off.

Can’t get battery consumption lower than 0.6%/h!

Edit:

Have installed two interesting apps now to try them!

1.) hybernator (task killer)

2.) Naptime (immediately doze mode)

First results seems to be very interesting!
[LG G5 Real Life Review] LadySarah:
Hi guys,

my brother has LG G5 H850. After the Nougat update he started to have problems with the bluetooth connection. Everytime it drops he has to reboot the device otherwise BT doesn't work anymore.

In the end he choose to downgrade and the BT problem is gone but the battery life is a little terrible.

Phone Idle and Android system is 11-12%.

He uses BT and GPS very frequently but even if he turns them off the battery drain is crazy...

Any suggestion?
[LG G5 Real Life Review] neocyke:
Based on personal experience, battery drain on this phone is more often than not is apps rather the actual hw. I tried testing this a couple of times to be sure. After a clean factory reset, a single charge can last me almost 2 days. Granted I don't use it a lot, that time can drop down to just a lil bit over half a day once apps get loaded on with same usage style.

Try it out. Factory reset and leave it stock for a while see if the drain rate changes. Load apps one by one or a couple at a time and see which affects battery life. You should be able to narrow it down if it is an app.

Alternatively, try swapping out the batt for a new one. Might be dying.
[LG G5 Real Life Review] smileyint:
It is mentioned that oreo 8.1 fixed 8.0 battery drain issue, so i afraid it will come true after G5 got its oreo 8.0 update.
[LG G5 Real Life Review] eternality.pl:
Oh no
[LG G5 Real Life Review] lorcro2000:
With the stock Oreo, standby drain on this (an H850) is outstanding. It drops maybe 5-10% a day if I don't touch it, with just 4G on. With Android 7 it was much worse.
[LG G5 Real Life Review] cRaZy-bisCuiT:
Do you guys have any experience how well the draon is using LineageOS 16 + MicroG?
[LG G5 Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
Playing Candy Crush for 22 hours straight can take its toll on your battery (and your marriage). Rate this thread to express how the LG G5's battery performs under heavy use. A higher rating indicates that it lasts a long time even when playing games, streaming video and audio, and doing other CPU-intensive activities.

Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!
[LG G5 Real Life Review] qwahchees:
5 HR SoT, LTE, Loc. Off, 40-70% Brightness, Music all day.

This thing performs really well compared to last-gens. (Note 4)
[LG G5 Real Life Review] Djdeko:
Yeah but the battery get's really hot when charging while using . Don't want a bomb going of on my eear
[LG G5 Real Life Review] manganoid:
Played NFS No Limits for 6 and a half hours straight, wasn't very hot. Great battery life imho, sleeps like a baby, i lose 1-2% over night. Mine is h860, 6.0.1 v10a. Should i upgrade it to Android 7 because I've read that many people have a huge battery drain on Nougat?
[LG G5 Real Life Review] resinis:
ive noticed this too

but at least it throttles properly. it might get hot and charge slower, and work slower, but it wont cook itself to a bootloop like the g4 would.
[LG G5 Real Life Review] nasirum:
Did you root and unlocked your h860?
[LG G5 Real Life Review] manganoid:
Nope, h860 can't be rooted because the bootloader is locked, unlike h850 :(
[LG G5 Real Life Review] musamaashraf:
3 hours of Clash of Clans and the battery goes from 100 to dead.. Any other activity only 6 hours.. Nougat 7.0 Fulmics rom :( H830
[LG G5 Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
Once in a while, when your significant other yells at you, you might use your phone a bit less. Rate this thread to express how the LG G5's battery performs under light use. A higher rating indicates that the device goes a long time when you're using the phone sparingly: no gaming or video/audio streaming, light web browsing, some calling and texts, etc.

Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!
[LG G5 Real Life Review] shinobix37:
With light use (web browsing, texting, Gmail), my G5 lasts longer than a full day.
[LG G5 Real Life Review] xanderin:
Sitting on my bedside overnight, it loses 10-15% battery life, assuming I don't sleep through the alarm...
[LG G5 Real Life Review] brancangekibe:
Today i got yelled on a lot, and i'm still at 30% (almost bedtime, 10:30 pm here)

Sad but true!
[LG G5 Real Life Review] ryanpm40:
Yep, same here.

I get about 3 hours 3 min Screen On Time on average, making about 3.5 hours every now and then. Idk, it's not bad with the removable battery, it works for me, but I feel like battery life should have improved since the G2 even
[LG G5 Real Life Review] Minkyj:
If you're just browsing the web or checking emails the battery can easily last a day.
[LG G5 Real Life Review] Joylesstuna:
I have had the phone for 4 months now and the battery life has indeed gotten worst. I get 3 hours screen on time max and have to charge it everyday. This is on light use.
[LG G5 Real Life Review] BabelHuber:
Battery consumption under light use is incredible!

Fulmics ROM + Fluence UHD + Google Apps - LG Apps - Facebook

See screenshot, I never had a better phone!
[LG G5 Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
Is the LG G5 as good-looking as you are (despite your receding hairline, adult-onset acne, and massive weight gain)? Rate this thread to express whether you think the LG G5 is attractive. A higher rating indicates that you would even go as far to say that the LG G5 is a beautiful phone.

Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!
[LG G5 Real Life Review] jamiee6610:
Not bad concept at all
[LG G5 Real Life Review] Pphish20:
Kind of awkward looking, but have to case it up anyway
[LG G5 Real Life Review] fatapia:
not the best but it's been a while I haven't wanted a case to change the look of it.
[LG G5 Real Life Review] cpthornman:
What's driving me nuts about the hate of this device is how many think the G5 sucks solely based on looks. Has the mobile tech sphere really become this superficial and shallow? It's a phone (not a purse) that has its form follow its function. I'll take practicality over useless 'good looks' any day.
[LG G5 Real Life Review] jinkerz9430:
Yeah. It is unbelievable how people choose looking over effectiveness and functionality. LOL If no one likes the G5 im open to receive all your phones. Just send me a message and i will give the address hahaha. And my phone will arrive soon, but by seeing the reviews on youtube it seems to me like a very interesting design though. Not too sophisticated but also not too Simplistic. It looks smooth.
[LG G5 Real Life Review] shinobix37:
If you slap a bulky Otterbox case on your phone, why would "looks" ever really matter? lol with that said, I like the look of the G5. The metallic body isn't HTC awesome, but it's far from ugly.
[LG G5 Real Life Review] panamaniac:
I think it looks great/fine. I have a clear case (Poetic Affinity) to show off the phone a bit more, and a kickstand non-clear case (Spigen Thin Armor) for when I don't care as much. Honestly I'm starting to prefer the Poetic just because I like looking at the phone itself.

That said, I've found that I stop caring about looks about a week after I get it. Maybe that's just me.
[LG G5 Real Life Review] bastage:
I actually really like the lok of the g5.. I do always run a case though. I have my silver g5 in a spigen neo hybrid case I really dig the appearance with the case even more then the phone alone.
[LG G5 Real Life Review] sahil sharma:
Okay the phone is understated, but its ergonomically great. It doesn't scream for attention like S7 nor is it super thin and slippery like iPhone. Since i don't like using cases, this phone is perfect for me.

Though I have to admit, when you buy a premium segment phone, looks do matter. And LG tbh does disappoint there. Its just an average looking phone. Nothing to go ga-ga over , but nothing to hate nonetheless. Its simply a boring looking phone.
[LG G5 Real Life Review] Zinux:
It looks good ;D

Gonna be my next phone after the Galaxy S6 :)
[LG G5 Real Life Review] eco_eco_eco:
Dunno...it's like a renewed copy of the Lg G2...is not that bad...i like it.
[LG G5 Real Life Review] AdamRahman:
Well you can't deny it's a huge improvement from the G4 and its horribly shaped back. I do wish the whole front panel was glass though. After the 6P I think it's the best looking droid so all in all, can't complain.
[LG G5 Real Life Review] Droidforce:
Love it

I don't see why people think its ugly.....to each his own.
[LG G5 Real Life Review] galr:
I think it's not that pretty... The back is ugly with the camera bump (camera bumps should just not happen, put bigger battery to fill the gap). I hate the curved glass. I hate any curved glass on a phone, it makes it impossible to put a simple tempered glass protector which I think is a must.

But.... the phone is great. Not my choice for design but it's a solid performer! From performance to sound and camera. Everything is rocking solid. I like it a lot!
[LG G5 Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
Rate this thread to express how you think the LG G5 feels in terms of quality. A higher rating indicates that it feels premium and high-quality (attention to detail is high, manufacturing defects don't exist, etc).

Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!
[LG G5 Real Life Review] leonman44:
Doesn't feel bad in anyway , but i got disappointed from the metal feeling, not even close to Htc or Sony Z1-3 series its just like plastic , i needed to google it to find out that is really metal as they said, in quality i got a problem with my up microphone that got inside on the right side , i could get it back using my thumb and nail but still right side is a bit more inside and seems easy to get in again. So i am giving it 3 stars in quality both feeling and i would give it 4 if i hadnt the speaker small issue , i was expecting more than that but its still good phone!
[LG G5 Real Life Review] adu1982:
9 months in and the lg use of subpar components comes through. Bootloops as soon as it gets hot....and it will get hot pretty quick if in a pocket and outside. Works great ...probably in a fridge now. Had to deal with GPS issues too...worse GPS signal phone ever. Quality has gone down the drain with lg since the g3. Not taking a chance on the g6.

So sad...really wanted to love this phone. But come on not even a year.....!!!!

I thought give them a chance since they did replace the wife's g4 but now I regret it. Can't wait for the wife's g5 to self destroy itself just like mine.
[LG G5 Real Life Review] Eanan:
Im not sure why LG phones get so hot compared to other manufacturers, but other than that, no big issues.
[LG G5 Real Life Review] ArmalSharefe:
Edit: Wrong Thread
[LG G5 Real Life Review] lorsban:
I have a Galaxy S7 and this definitely feels less solid. But I guess that's because of the modular design.

I do like that it's metal but I don't like the camera sticking out unprotected. I've seen quite a few G5's with badly scratched camera covers so this clearly needs a case of some sort, which is a bit of a bummer.

Still, metal >>>> glass.

This is still new but I'm not sure how well the bottom module would hold up over repeated swaps. Thankfully, I'm seeing a lot of replacement modules online.

The battery is also kind of odd in how you need to lock it in place. Better than springs or keeping it loose I suppose.

The earphone jack is also a bit shallow. It works but I can see metal sticking out.

Overall, it seems like everything could be just a smidgen tighter or "locked in." But, again, I'm coming from an S7.
[LG G5 Real Life Review] wildpig1234:
coming from samsung s4, it's definitely feel better and weigh more (actually a negative, the increased weight).

Doesnt matter much the look because all my phones go into waterproof cases so i never see the actual phone most of the time anyway..lol
[LG G5 Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
Please, no "that's what she said" jokes. Rate this thread to express how you think the LG G5 feels in-hand. A higher rating indicates that it's comfortable to hold for long periods of time, even in one hand. Resist the urge to say "TWSS" just now. Seriously.

Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!
[LG G5 Real Life Review] Smithfolk4:
Not used to the Volume Buttons

I sometimes hit the volume buttons when I don't mean to. Probably because I am used to having them on the back instead of the side.
[LG G5 Real Life Review] jreed3786:
Phone feels GREAT in hand!

Coupled with a Goospery TPU case...it's the PERFECT size, and protected decently! I'd choose this size phone over my Note 3!!!
[LG G5 Real Life Review] jinkerz9430:
I think the volume on the side is better than the back one for the following reason. When you are in sitting in a table studying and hearing music, if you want to increase or decrease the volume, you dont have to pick up the phone just because the buttons are in the back. Also, when you are driving if you are using a gps, it is more useful to have them on the side if you are constantly increasing and decreasing the volume. (Just an opinion)
[LG G5 Real Life Review] madmax988:
I like buttons on back way better. You can always adjust volume on screen for the rare times you have it flat on a table, and to be honest you really can't use side buttons 1 handed without picking it up, or bracing it against something, or covering screen with hand anyways.
[LG G5 Real Life Review] jinkerz9430:
There you go lol. That's why there are a wide variety of colors. (Figurativerly speaking though) This one just happened to be black instead of blue (Again, figuratively speaking). But you can adjust the volume with one hand without the need of the other or picking up the device. Or am i just happen to be so skilled to do it? hahaha
[LG G5 Real Life Review] AdamRahman:
Totally agree. About the only time I'd prefer them on the back is when I'm holding it in both hands. I generally find myself holding it in my right hand only though and it feels great, I can reach almost all of the screen without overreaching even with my bumper on. I prefer the S7 edge in this respect but the G5 still scores highly.
[LG G5 Real Life Review] galr:
I'm not fond of the side volume buttons.. But regarding the awful implementation of these keys on the G5, it is totally solved by a case.
[LG G5 Real Life Review] XeroemoXmageX:
I would prefer the volume rocker to be on the right hand side of the phone, or even better, at the back. Besides that, it fits like a glove
[LG G5 Real Life Review] ivanmmj:
I agree. While I would have preferred the volume buttons were on the right side, overall, it's a very comfortable phone. Especially considering how wide it is.

The only other issue that I have with it is that I really like and am getting so used to the power button being on the back of the phone. Whenever I have to use my wife's phone, I start fishing in the back of the phone with my finger standing there confused wondering why I can't find the power button on her S6. lol

#sprintemployee
[LG G5 Real Life Review] duke69111:
My thoughts on the G5:

It's top heavy because of the light plastic at the bottom. I feel like its going to fall out of my hand at the top because the weight is not equally distributed. It feels nice in the hand outside of that.

The volume rocker is all wrong. They need to put it back on the rear of the phone. Coming from the G2 and G3, I hate having the volume rocker on the left side as I keep pressing the power button trying to change the volume. It also makes taking a screenshot really awkward and hard to do. At the very least put it on the right side of the phone. The only benefit I see to having it on the left side of the phone is that you can still use your thumb to take a photo yourself or a group using the rear camera. However; this could easily be accomplished on the right side of the phone with your index finger.

The headphone port needs to be moved back to the bottom of phone. Not a fan of it at the top.

The slight curve at the top of the phone is a neat touch; however my tempered glass screen protector has not showed up to see how well that will fit.

I haven't noticed the lip where the bottom connects to the phone's body as mentioned in a lot of the reviews.

Lg needs to start supplying 6' charging cords. The G5 cable is even smaller than the G2 - G4's cables.

Side note: Stupid Verizon removed the Smart Settings / My Place from their version and I wish they would leave the LG browser and Smartworld app installed.
[LG G5 Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
Are you comfortable in your own skin? Is your phone comfortable in its skin? Rate this thread to express how you deem the skin on the LG G5. A higher rating indicates that you love it: it adds just the right amount of features, it's visually pleasing, and overall it's additive to the experience. If this is a Nexus phone (you didn't think we hand-wrote all of these prompts, did you?) then use this rating to indicate how the latest version of Android looks to you.

Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!
[LG G5 Real Life Review] shinobix37:
By removing the "app" button, LG made an Android phone feel like an iPhone. This problem can easily be remedied in a number of ways, but it may be a hassle for people who don't know what a "launcher" is.
[LG G5 Real Life Review] charlobagis:
Obviously prefer stock, but non replaceable battery on Nexus devices does not do the job for me.
[LG G5 Real Life Review] galr:
Actually I'm not fond of the stock feel. With that in mind, I don't like the white background in the G5 settings.. I wish I could change it. Maybe some xposed module.

I'm using Nova Launcher Prime.
[LG G5 Real Life Review] Perseus:
@op, You Might really want to add a Poll to OP instead of Rating the Thread. That Stars Rating is intended for completely different purpose.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] leon100:
The Automatic button in the HTC Home Sound tab will set the device to vibrate during the scheduled event in the calendar. However this is done also for all-day events. Consequently if I have an all-day event such as 'Vacation' then the device has vibration set for the whole day - pretty lame in my opinion. At least there should be a minimum of configuration options, but then this is a 'free' app after all...
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] season007:
Hmm at least you know how it works=)

i have been figuring how and i can't come up with a way at all
[LG G5 Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
Rate this thread to express how well you can see the LG G5's display outdoors. In case you've been playing Minecraft for 18 months straight, you might not known how to get outside anymore. Well, find the door and walk through it. A higher rating indicates that it has very high maximum brightness and thus fantastic outdoor visibility in direct sunlight.

Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!
[LG G5 Real Life Review] Smithfolk4:
Sunglasses

With no sunglasses in bright daylight I can see the screen without issue. Sometimes I have to remove my sunglasses to see the screen well. No problem with sunglasses in the car so far.
[LG G5 Real Life Review] verks:
I have great outdoor visibility. In direct sunlight I see the display boost up to compensate for the environment. I was worried about this at first but works great. As far as sunglasses every phone I have ever had always has issues with visibility.
[LG G5 Real Life Review] scottricketts:
Exactly this.