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[Samsung Galaxy S22] OldmanJackson:
Using ADB AppControl I did the following (My phone is running fine now *See edit*)

(**you can probably delete all of these instead of disable AND some apps with be auto-disabled if they are not used which is nice...)

*Do this at your own risk* And I won't be adding more this thread. I am very happy with my phone.

I did it heavily as my phone was new and if I had to do a factory reset I was OK with that).

*Edit*

- I had to enable KPECore services. It was affecting Automate from acknowledging I had paid for it.

**YouTube - I use Vanced Micro G and YouTube Vanced

**Facebook - Left this battery hog and toxic service long ago.

**Amazon - Reinstalled from Appstore. Just disabled for no particular reason.

*Some of the spelling is off as I used an OCR text recognition from screenshots of ADB AppControl instead of typing each one out manually.

**

Disabled:

Amazon Shopping

Application recommendations

Authentication Framework

Autofill with Samsung Pass

Calendar

KPECore

Live Transcribe & Sound Notifications

Media and devices

Samsung Checkout

Samsung Cloud

Samsung Pass

Samsung Pay

Samsung Pay Framework

SamsunNotes

SeparatedApps

SettingsBixby

Deleted:

Android S Easter Egg

5amsungOne

Bixby Voice

Adapt sound

Android Auto

App update

AR Doodle

AR Emoji

AR Emoji Stickers

AR Zone

ARCore

AutoDoodle

Bixby Routines

Bixby Vision

Bookmark Provider

Call & text on other devices

Checkup

Crocro and friends

Customization Service

DECO PIC

DeX for PC

Dictionary

Digital Wellbeing

drenoGraphics Drivers

Dual Messenger

FacebooAkpp Manager

Facebook App Installer

Facebook Services

FaceService

Foundation

Galaxy Store

Game Booster

Game Launcher Google

GoogIeOne Time Init

Google Assistant Google Assistant

Health Platform

Hiya Service

HvyModuleTest

KnoxAnalytics Uploader

KnoxEnrollment Service

KnoxPushManager

KnoxVpnPacProcessor

Magnifier

MarkeFeedback Agent

Nearby device scanning

Nearby device scanning

OGooglePartner Setup

Bixby dictation

OneDrive

Recommended apps

S Launcher

Samsung DeX

Samsung DeX home

Samsung DeX System UI

Samsung Free

Samsung Galaxy Friends

Samsung Internet

Samsung Kids Installer

Samsung Visit In

SEM FactoryApp

Smac Switch Agent

SmanThings Framework

Wearable Manager Installer

Your Phone Companion

YouTube
[Samsung Galaxy S22] dachriss_13:
Thanks for the info.

during the weekend I will hack it.

But one question though: I noticed you also deleted youtube, facebook and other apps. Aren`t you using them or you reinstall those from gplay?

Thank you.
[Samsung Galaxy S22] Rudabaugh:
This may be what's happening with me. Right not it's pretty awful and that's on 10% brightness. I'll try the debloat list first that @OldmanJackson posted above and see how it goes. Looks like I can disable almost everything on his list.
[Samsung Galaxy S22] cyburke:
I actually agree with you 100% - its unfortunate that this likely won't happen though... I've been shouting for a "Pro" version, just as you said, of the smallest size phone that Samsung makes. Give us the top level hardware, smallest size, and with an epic battery (like the 4500 mah you suggest) and I would pay top dollar for that phone.

If I want to play games etc I'll use a device specifically for games. I don't need a large screen, want pocketability, and yet still want a powerful phone with great cameras and excellent battery capacity.

The Pixel 5 was slightly smaller than the S22 and yet was able to keep a ~4000 mah battery in the phone. Samsung could have very easily made the S22 just fractionally thicker and kept us AT LEAST at the 4000 mah mark. Going under that, for a 6"+ screen size, with increased brightness etc was a poor decision in my opinion.
[Samsung Galaxy S22] lolwatpear:
Battery life is absolutely atrocious. Probably the worst battery life I've seen on a phone. Worse than the s21 which I thought was bad. I can't last through a damn day at work occasionally looking it when I have down time and running some notification apps.
[Samsung Galaxy S22] cyburke:
For whatever its worth... do make sure you install Galaxy Guardian plus the Battery Booster, App Booster, and Memory Booster options and make sure those are enabled.

I did also follow the guide online and used ADB to modify my Adaptive Refresh rate to 48 - 96 rather than allowing it to go up to 120hz.

Is any of this ideal? No way! But, if you have the phone and are going to keep it (the size it good, etc) then these small tweaks can *help a bit. I've not been happy with the phone battery life, but I can pretty much observe my usage and go from taking off the charger in the AM to all the way to the evening and even to the next morning if I'm not using it overnight.
[Samsung Galaxy S22] lolwatpear:
What command are you using? ./adb shell settings put system peak_refresh_rate 96.0 makes my max refresh 60. I can't get 96.

edit: in fact, all of the refresh changer apps cannot even make it go to 96hz. Are you using an s22?

and where are these options "For whatever its worth... do make sure you install Galaxy Guardian plus the Battery Booster, App Booster, and Memory Booster options and make sure those are enabled."

nothing even comes up if I search settings.
[Samsung Galaxy S22] cyburke:
I got the ADB command from this page here: https://xdaforums.com/t/adb-no-root...sh-the-full-potential-of-your-galaxy.4376755/

I set my lower limit to 48Hz (since that is lowest the base S22 supports) and did the recommended setting for 96Hz on the top end. I used the ADB AppControl app to run them. I have not installed any third party app (etc) to show me what the current Hz actually are running at on the device.

*-----*------

The Galaxy Guardian is an app that is available on the Samsung App Store. I've only just now found out about it since owning my S22 and trying to figure out how to boost the battery. I actually like some of the tweaks that come from this app and its individual modules like the Battery Booster, etc.

One of the tweaks I set is that if the device is on, but the screen hasn't been touched for X period of time, it will dim the display way down but not turn off just yet. The moment you touch the screen again it brings the brightness back up. For me this is a cool little tweak and if I'm looking at Reddit or whatever, get distracted by something else, then look back at my phone the display is dim, but not off. I'm sure that will help a bit even if fractional because the display is a huge part of our battery drain.

ADB Tweaks​

1 - Set refresh rate to adaptive 60-96hz (eliminates lag and saves battery).​

You can use the console tab in ADB AppControl:

- adb shell settings put system peak_refresh_rate 96.0 #sets high limit to 96Hz

- adb shell settings put system min_refresh_rate 60.0 #sets low limit to 60Hz.
[Samsung Galaxy S22] cyburke:
Also, after I did the ADB tweaks, I still have my Display set to "Adaptive" -- I'm assuming if you are using the "Standard" setting then for sure it will be limited to 60 Hz max.
[Samsung Galaxy S22] Nene93:
Sorry, 96Hz don't work on S22.
[Samsung Galaxy S22] dragos281993:
I so regret selling my Pixel 5. I moved from that to an iPhone 13 Pro just to see what iOS was all about, which I got to hate its guts after 4 months and sold it without any regret. So I decided to buy an S22, SD variant.

The Pixel 5 had amazing battery life. The 13 Pro even better. This thing... PATHETIC! Less than 4 hours SOT?! Jesus!

I don't even know what to do. I'm strongly considering returning this thing.

Of the people who have been using the regular S22 and turned off all the Samsung crap and services, background crap and so on, how much of an improvement have you noticed afterwards?

My morale is dramatically low. 😟
[Samsung Galaxy S22] dachriss_13:
I can feel you.

I just returned my S22 plus (exynoss variant).

It felt like an oven in my hands during normal usage and battery was crapp, with almost 5 hours SOT after two weeks of use ... but not much different than my HTC U11+ (~4h SOT with LCD screen and 10nm SOC).

More than that, the phone was sluggish in camera and with file operations.

At least I tried ... :)
[Samsung Galaxy S22] LeDiable:
Hi,

1) Did removing KNOX framework and other KNOX stuff cause any issues with the phone?

2) Do you not use Samsung Pay?

3) Does *#06# work? Whenever I enable ADB and debloat any Samsung phone *#06# and CSC mode stops working.
[Samsung Galaxy S22] LeDiable:
I went to a local showroom and checked out the Snapdragon Gen 1 version which was put on display. BOY! Was it hot. I'm guessing people who don't like HOT phones should just hold on until Qualcomm moves it's operations back to TSMC. Instead, I ordered a S21 Plus (Exynos) and not the S21 FE (Exynos).
[Samsung Galaxy S22] cyburke:
Just curious why you say that? It can go up to 120... Why couldn't it be limited to 96?
[Samsung Galaxy S22] blackhawk:
No SD card slot. Spen is placed on left side making it awkward if right handed like most people are. Form factor is 1.5mm thicker than the N10+, which may not sound like much but with a good case it adds to the bulk of an already huge phone.

With Android 11/12's cpu cycle sucking scoped storage and forced encryption it takes a big battery hit. My N10+ even a derated battery capacity of 3600-3800 mAh can better it's battery life. There have been issues with almost all the variable rate displays. They are not easy to color calibrate so the color rendering index suffers to some extent. The 108 mp camera is silly on a sensor this size; the ideal size is somewhere around 12 mp. More pixels don't mean better imaging capacity. A full frame Canon Pro cam sensor is around 22 mp; it would rip any Smartphone to shreds.

A lot of hype, a big price tag... Samsung can do better.

I blew it off for the better functionality of the N10+ N975U1 and got a second one.

That's how irritated I am with the newer Samsung's and the latest Apple lame Android OS's. Not impressed at all.

Samsung build quality has taken a hit starting with the N20U. All kinds of issues that rarely were seen with the N10+ Snapdragon variant. Samsung's track record for the last year plus has been subpar in my opinion. Don't expect much out of Samsung until at least 2023. They may come to their senses by this fall, but don't count on it.
[Samsung Galaxy S22] PhotonIce:
I didn't read all of your post, but I would like to ask:

1. Why are you talking about this "N10+" phone, when this thread is about the U11 compared to an s22?

2. Why are you talking about the lack of an sd card slot, and the placement of the SPen when this thread is about battery life?
[Samsung Galaxy S22] bamn:
So, I've had the S22 for about a week now, did most of the no root battery optimization commands and debloated.

Kept 120hz, no question I would ever disable or even go to 96!

Very non scientific but it seems battery life is a little worse than I had on the U11.

U11 is on Lineage or Pixel experience, no further settings adjusted.

S22 (exynos) seems to have some issues getting deep sleep on wifi.

In the end I am disappointed by the S22 battery. Going from a 5 year old device with a 3000 mah battery to the latest and greatest with 3700 and getting worse battery life.

Its still good enough though and the rest of the phone is mostly great (hate the weak vibration on calls/messages).

So will probably keep it.

Hopefully Samsung will bring some improvements with future updates.
[Samsung Galaxy S22] kun8l88:
I am hardly getting 10 to 12 hours of battery life with a max of 3hrs of SOT. My phone was heavily draining the battery and getting heated up on normal scrolling or 5 mins of Camera app. Submitted my phone to Samsung Service center, they will factory reset and try and observe the phone for a day. Lets see what they get back with.

I did back up using Samsung Smart Switch from OnePlus 5T to Samsung S22 - 256gb, didnt realise that the app would be an issue. So what is the alternate method to backup then?

Below is the battery usages at different points of time. I doubt you guys are getting similar approx 12hours of max battery usages.

I am really concerned with such battery performances. Please do share your inputs.
[Samsung Galaxy S22] binzianer:
Do you know if one can fix the refresh rate to constant 96 without it checking continuously for activity in the adaptive mode? I.e. _not_ setting min and max refresh rate to 96 but just change the 60 to 96 in the constant mode?

I want to try if thst is actually more efficient than 60-96 adaptive since it doesn't have to constantly check the activity.
[Samsung Galaxy S22] lolwatpear:
96 doesn't work. Enable fps in dev settings to check. It goes straight to 60hz. You're right, there's no reason why it shouldnt and it probably has to do with Samsung shenanigans.
[Samsung Galaxy S22] lolwatpear:
Anything between 60 to 120hz cannot be attained. I've tried every adb command/refresh rate app out. Hz lower than 60hz works, ie 1hz, 10hz, etc, but if I set it to 96hz it just stays at 60hz. But feel free to prove me wrong and show me a screen shot of the fps counter enabled had it showing 96hz.
[Samsung Galaxy S22] binzianer:
Well actually I can force 96 Hz with the app by setting min fps and max fps to 96, but this is still in adaptive mode so I think it drains more battery than necessary because it probably keeps on checking for activity.
[Samsung Galaxy S22] Tacoo:
I just restored each app individually. Some people have used Smart Switch and then used the "Reset All Settings" function to get normal battery life.
[Samsung Galaxy S22] kun8l88:
Can you please share what is the battery life that you are getting on normal days and Screen on Time? I am really concerned with the battery life. Have never gone past 12 or 13 hours with hardly around 3 to 3.5 hours of SOT.
[Samsung Galaxy S22] binzianer:
Similar here, to push sot you can castrate it to iPhone level (ie fixed 60hz, no always on display), but the standby drain to get overall long times seems harder to keep in check. My guess it's a matter of software, literally overpowered soc and poor antennas / mobile data. At least on my exynos I have noticeably worse reception which would explain my poor battery life.

I ordered a used iPhone 13 to compare.
[Samsung Galaxy S22] kun8l88:
my current observations have been ..it drains from 100 to 85 in a matter of mins, then stabilises itself till 20% with some sustained usage and then just wipes off the last 20% in a flash.

I also observed this last night when i switched off mobile data to preserve battery at 10%, the battery sustained for next couple hours without any usage.
[Samsung Galaxy S22] efkosk:
I have the same problem. And yet the phone turns off at about 5-8%
[Samsung Galaxy S22] ivigneshwaran:
For me, the battery life on my S22 is good as I charge my phone fully once a day in the morning and use it till I go to bed. After using S22 it was about 25% when I went to bed as my usual timing is 11 pm! this is when I use it more than average but for average use, I have about 35% of battery at night! I use my phone for calls, gaming, social media, and Youtube. Overall the battery life is good!!!
[Samsung Galaxy S22] kun8l88:
Can you share the screenshot of the battery life and the Screen on Time?
[Samsung Galaxy S22] efkosk:
Exynos version? I do not believe.
[Samsung Galaxy S22] dachriss_13:
I just bought the QC variant after I returned the Exynoss one. Now I have an SOT between 5-6 hours and in the evening i still have 20-25% battery life.

Everything seems snappier and I`m happy with the purchase.

PS: it is HK version, not US.
[Samsung Galaxy S22] efkosk:
I definitely ordered the snapdragon version from wondamobile.

Where did you buy ?
[Samsung Galaxy S22] xjust:
care to share your appcontrol debloat list ? thank you
[Samsung Galaxy S22] NisseGurra:
My rather extreme uninstalled list (300+ apps removed...)
[Samsung Galaxy S22] xjust:
Thank you NisseGurra.

I remember you are also on exynos with the wifi bug.

What is your standby drain with this debloat (with wifi off of course) ?
[Samsung Galaxy S22] NisseGurra:
Some 0.8% / h with 2 sims. I just sent back the exynos and waiting for an HK s22, snapdragon.
[Samsung Galaxy S22] xjust:
Ok. Not much difference from stock with gps off.

I wouldn't buy samsung anymore if I could send this back :)
[Samsung Galaxy S22] xjust:
I was looking through your debloat list. Administrative privileges for apps still work with all of the knox stuff disabled ?
[Samsung Galaxy S22] efkosk:
Where did you buy snapdragon version? Thx
[Samsung Galaxy S22] NisseGurra:
Wonda, Etoren has Hk and E versions, i ordered form an german retailer
[Samsung Galaxy S22] NisseGurra:
No idea, i don't use any admin privileges at all
[Samsung Galaxy S22] xjust:
cool . let us know how the snapdragon version performs when it arrives
[Samsung Galaxy S22] dachriss_13:
From a local e-shop. I don`t know who is their supplier but they also offer warranty, and I`m in EU ... :)
[Samsung Galaxy S22] xjust:
My story of S22 battery drain investigation continues.

Perhaps this can help others with battery drain on the s22.

So after this debloat by NisseGurra, I have even more drain.

There was logcat error every few seconds about easysetup (bt nearby devices by samsung). Reenabled now.

I am quite sure the gms drain (in my case) are related to this:

Both systemui and gms scan for nearby devices. every minute.

In sleep mode there is google play services wakelock every 5-6 minutes.

I made a small test with bluetooth off and the drain is gone.

Then checked in appops and both systemui and gms scans for nearby devices, every minute ;) disabled access for both of them to test.

Quite nice this is now possible without rooting the phone.
[Samsung Galaxy S22] kun8l88:
This seems like a good info and might be a possible cause of drain on my phone too probably. Just a question, so in order to use your buds/watch, do you keep bluetooth switched on most of the time or keep toggling as and when required?
[Samsung Galaxy S22] xjust:
i used to keep it on all the time on the s21 with quite similar drain 1-2% gms /h

now that the s22 is having a smaller battery this drain is not possible ;)

I have a few other devices (nest hub and few other phones) connected to the same google account, otherwise i cannot explain this drain from gms :) will come back with a result, doesnt look to promising atm
[Samsung Galaxy S22] maksakal:
I'm in the US and we haven't received the April update. I've seen a few subreddit comments that the battery is better on Snapdragon with the April update. Is there any who has SD S22 Base and has received the April update? Has it been improved for you?
[Samsung Galaxy S22] efkosk:
Even snapdragon has a problem with battery? I return the exynos and I ordered a snapdragon in the hope that it would be better.
[Samsung Galaxy S22] xjust:
please post image of your battery consumption

google play services is also the issue for you ?
[Samsung Galaxy S22] maksakal:
Unfortunately. It was a kinda mess for me at least. I was getting 3h-4h SOT with debloat and only wifi. So, I'm waiting for the replacement device.
[Samsung Galaxy S22] xjust:
finally figured out a way to shut down this gms (and other apps doing taskschedules) off :

notifications still work (through alarms)

$ cmd jobscheduler cancel com.google.android.gms

Canceling all jobs for com.google.android.gms in user 0
[Samsung Galaxy S22] xjust:
"only wifi" was the problem for exynos not allowing doze

im curious if the snapdragon version also have this issue

im sure this can be fixed by samsung in a future update though
[Samsung Galaxy S22] admuffin:
Has anyone upgraded from an S9?

I've been using the S9 for 3 years. It has a 3000mah battery. Initially it was pretty crap but after disabling a whole bunch of packages including bixby it's been ok. After reading all the horrible reports here I'm wondering if the s22 will actually be worse. I can handle the same or better batter life but certainly not any worse!
[Samsung Galaxy S22] efkosk:
that's still good. I have a maximum of 2h SOT after restoring the factory settings.

In the morning I disconnect the phone from the charger at 7.00 am I put the phone in my pocket and in 30 minutes (by car) I look at the mobile phone (without wifi and BT) and the phone has 88%.
[Samsung Galaxy S22] maksakal:
Your unit definitely has issues.
[Samsung Galaxy S22] blackhawk:
That's going to burn up your battery longevity... you need to tone it down.
[Samsung Galaxy S22] efkosk:
what do you mean "you need to tone it down." ?

This condition occurs after a factory reset.
[Samsung Galaxy S22] blackhawk:
Disable global power management.

Find which apps or services are using excessive battery and deal with them on a case by case basis.

Disable temporarily location, wifi and Google play Services, see that helps.
[Samsung Galaxy S22] efkosk:
what is global power management ?
[Samsung Galaxy S22] blackhawk:
In Device Care>battery

Developer options>standby apps

If global power management is disabled all buckets will show as active, like this:
[Samsung Galaxy S22] bamn:
No S9, but s22 battery is definitely worse then my 3000mah U11.

Might be HTC (rip) Samsung difference partly as well?
[Samsung Galaxy S22] NisseGurra:
S22 exynos with SM-S901B_AVDA firmware.

Much better battery life, very close to S22 snapdragon.
[Samsung Galaxy S22] admuffin:
How can I get this firmware? Will it come through the normal Samsung update?
[Samsung Galaxy S22] NisseGurra:
Samsung Galaxy S22 (SM-S901B) - EUX - S901BXXU1AVDA firmware

Fast download latest Samsung Galaxy S22 firmware SM-S901B from Europe with S901BXXU1AVDA and Android version 12

www.sammobile.com

Or use Bifrost

https://xdaforums.com/t/tool-samsung-samsung-firmware-downloader.4240719/
[Samsung Galaxy S22] admuffin:
Ok thanks. I'm a bit clueless when it comes to updating firmware but I just checked in settings and I was able to get the same update. Hopefully this improves it!
[Samsung Galaxy S22] bamn:
Okay, to sort of round of this thread and answer my own question.

At this moment after a couple of updates which improved the battery life I would say it is on par with my old HTC.

I did some ADB and debloating, but the HTC was on Lineage.

All in all not hugely impressed with the efficiency improvements, but a decent phone nevertheless. (battery wise)

In general a very good phone.
[Samsung Galaxy S22] Az@d:
I still have huge battery drain like 10 - 12% at night even after the latest update. Is this same for everyone or is it just me?
[Samsung Galaxy S22] efkosk:
Mine is the same. For a while it seemed to have improved but not ..

Keeps lagging and the camera freezes.

I'm already looking for an alternative outside of Samsung.
[Samsung Galaxy S22] Donnie Sins:
What helped me a lot is tweaking which apps are allowed to use data in the background and (more importantly) which are not. Same goes for location services. Now my devices loses about 6% per night.

And do you use AOD? In my experience it drains quite a bit, so if I would leave it on at night, I would get about the same as you; 12% at night.
[Samsung Galaxy S22] efkosk:
do you have a tip which app will drain the most in background? thx
[Samsung Galaxy S22] Donnie Sins:
I guess in my case these would be the Google and social media apps. I don't need most of them to be running in the background.
[Samsung Galaxy S22] efkosk:
What exactly did you turn off from Google?

I want to keep notifications from gmail, telegram, whatshapp, etc ...
[Samsung Galaxy S22] Donnie Sins:
Actually the Google app itself, with all of its permissions and Assistant functionality. Especially removing location access seem to reduce the amount of wakelocks. Also disabled Chrome (I use Firefox or Samsung Internet) and disabled background data for apps like Maps and YouTube.

Whatsapp and Gmail are untouched, because I also want to keep notifications.
[Samsung Galaxy S22] efkosk:
Thank you, I'll try.

I completely deleted the Google Assistant via ADB