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[Android Apps and Games] Adevem:
you're using a SGS right? we should stay on conservative.

i'm not sure if CPU scaling stuff even works well with the SGS.
[Android Apps and Games] dupel:
Yes, SGS. It works well, when you swith to ondemand (it doesnt wake up on conservative), but it doesnt swith back after wakeup.
[Android Apps and Games] wase4711:
do you need to turn off things like Juice Defender, and SetCpu when using this app, or, will it work in conjunction with them?

htc EVO, cm6 180 nightly

thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] Chainfire:
@all

Still hard at work. Spent more time today on MIUI (I actually got MIUI running on my HD2) but still no solution in sight. This is really a bug in MIUI though, not in SuperPower. Complain to MIUI devs if you want it fixed, because honestly I don't see a fix happening from my side (never say never, though). I've wasted enough time on MIUI by now.

I think I've also identified the issue regarding SuperPower patching not rebooting. Should be fixed in the next release (whenever that may be).

Finally I've also finally been able to replicate (by accident) the issue where data gets disabled and stays disabled. Not sure where the problem is, but at least I have something to go on now. Note that if that happens to you, a switch to 2G/3G and back will enable data again (use SuperPower's shortcuts)

This is planned functionality, but not yet implemented.

Ok - does it also happen if you enable the Sidekick patch, but not actually enable the 2G/3G functionality ?

Thanks for the info, that may indeed be of help. SuperPower does not write to /system though, so I'm not sure what happens exactly that makes it hang this way.

The reboot issue will hopefully be fixed. As stated before, as long as SuperPower fails to reboot, the patching will never work.

This is a beta app. There is no manual, and there won't be for some time. The standard settings it has when you first install it should save some power already. All root related features are disabled by default, you will have to configure them manually (which again requires knowledge you probably do not have). There cannot be "suggested tweaks", as the best settings for SuperPower for you depend on how you use the device.

Indeed it doesn't :)

Conservative on SGS causes it to freeze during sleep. Ondemand is needed to keep it alive.

You should uninstall JuiceDefender. As for SetCPU, you can use _either_ SuperPower's CPU features _or_ SetCPU's. SetCPU offers you more advanced CPU control, if that is what you want. However, do _not_ have _both_ SuperPower and SetCPU manage the CPU, it's one or the other.
[Android Apps and Games] MorphiousGX:
I noticed that the paid version is 1.0 while the beta is still .75. Is this accurate?

Other than the nag notification, what is the difference between the paid and the beta versions??
[Android Apps and Games] Chainfire:
Nothing... installing it simply removes the nag screen and the ads (for now)
[Android Apps and Games] xdabart:
Sidekick on HTC HD2

Thanks Chainfire for this new power saver, this time for Android,

Would you expect the Sidekick option to work on the HTC HD2 ? I am trying to "force" this to work but i get stuck in the patching.... dialog. I have rebooted and retried.

You may see a few forced closes on Market today on my account, otherwise i can already see Current Widget looking much better every time i wake up my phone, also the overall Android CPU power usage is much lower then before.

I am using a stock 3.14 (updated) ROM from HTC then from WM6.5 i boot this Droid from my SD card, and i love it...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=841644
[Android Apps and Games] dinan:
I don't suppose you could add a higher frequency to the data enable/disable schedule? I was hoping for a 5 minute option like Juice Defender has =)
[Android Apps and Games] toansta:
hi all,

does anyone know or can provide a quick list of known roms/radio's that are compatible with sidekick?

i've tried to install the patch on doc roms JPO and BUJP8 - doesn't work (for me, as far as i know, tried times)

I've also changed to JPM modem and still not working.

thanks guys :)

sorry forgot to mention i am using SGS-I9000
[Android Apps and Games] sandrome:
I just installed it on my htc tattoo and until now everything worked. So you could add it on the supported device list.
[Android Apps and Games] adrianmak:
is it possible to turn on wifi when a home screen widget, auto sync service need refresh automatically and then turn it off while no traffic data .
[Android Apps and Games] RMCO:
Not sure if this is covered or I simply missed it while setting things up, but my phone will not sleep (screen stays on) if connected to a charger unless manually toggled. Current ROM is Myn's 2.2 (RLS4) on my DInc. SetCPU is charge of power settings and is using the ondemand setting.
[Android Apps and Games] Khoral:
You probably have checked the option under Settings -> Applications -> Development -> something like "Active while charging" (sorry, trying to translate from french ^^)

Nothing related to SuperPower.
[Android Apps and Games] ph3nom:
Great apps work greats with HTC Desire HD. Increase my Batt life by 50-70%.

The auto disable Wi-Fi and auto disable Mobile data when screen off and frequency on turning on Mobile Data for auto sync is really great.

my K-9 mail seem to auto sync not at exactly on quarter or half or at the hour. anyone know how to fix this?

thanks, great apps. I will get the paid version when I get out of China since my Market only showing free apps.
[Android Apps and Games] Spitemare:
Is it possible to get some integration with WidgetLocker? I currently have 'Do not switch to 3G' under Lock Screen settings enabled but 3G comes on when WidgetLocker comes up.
[Android Apps and Games] irish22022:
+1 for widget locker support.

I'm really only using the settings that disable data/wifi when screen is off because I don't really know much about the other options, and it seems save me some life (some is better then none, so may as well, right?)

question though:

About the syncing thing... If I get an email on my gmail account, it appears instantly on my phone... If I turn the sync to every 30 minutes or every hour, how much battery do I stand to save? It says it will sync whenever there is a 2G/3G or wifi connection. Should I turn off 3G? Would that make a difference? I'm sure I pretty much always have 2G anyways (nyc)...
[Android Apps and Games] Spitemare:
I'm having an issue where band switching doesn't seem to work all the time. Settings are to switch to 2G when screen is off and 3G when screen comes on. Occasionally the switch won't happen.

Phone: Droid 2 (rooted running Fission ROM) with Sidekick loaded.

Phone stays in 2G and won't switch back to 3G automatically or via shortcut. I have to enter my phone settings and turn data off and on (sometimes a few times) to get the band switch to happen.
[Android Apps and Games] SaphirX:
If I want my SGS to check my E-Mails through the pre installed GMail App every 15 minutes I have to set the frequency to 15 minutes and to enable Control Auto Sync in Background and Sync right?
[Android Apps and Games] RMCO:
Should have added that that wasn't checked in my first post. Problem sorted itself out after rebooting. Haven't found or experienced any other issues. Works great!
[Android Apps and Games] dupel:
Noticed setting conflict (actually think it might be the reason for strange wi-fi behaviour).

I have set "2g when connected to wifi" and "switch to 3g on screen on". Second setting overrides first one (which is stupid)
[Android Apps and Games] terpsych:
I`m looking for widget that can automagically activate data connection and 3g, deactivate data connection and switch to 2g.

terpsych
[Android Apps and Games] bbmcgee:
I am also interested in support for WidgetLocker. Currently, it seems as if SuperPower doesn't recognize WidgetLocker as a lock screen.

Under Screen State settings, I have checked Auto data disable and Auto Wi-Fi disable. Under Lock Screen settings, I have checked Do not enable data, do not enable Wi-Fi and Do not switch to 3G.

Data is enabled whenever I turn on my device to check something on my WidgetLocker lock screen. If WidgetLocker were recognized as a Lock Screen, I would think my SuperPower lock screen settings would override the Screen State settings and prevent data from enabling.
[Android Apps and Games] devil-kin:
A way to set a different governor than ondemand would be nice too.
[Android Apps and Games] HyperCriSiS:
Unfortunately the patch did also not work for me.

Using DHD with this ROM:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=840040

Patching did not end so I restarted several times but still no success.

And now only Wifi works, APN is broken^^

How can I send u any debug log?

Can you tell me which files will be patched? So I can fix this....

EDIT:

I could fix the damage from the patch with the App "HiSurfing".

Tooggle APN on with this app made APN switching on/off for several times and finally stayed on =)
[Android Apps and Games] thebluplz88:
does a widjet of Superpower exist for forcing the block of the APN, not to make it connect in 3g when the wifi is not present?

IN ITA:

esiste un widjet di Superpower per forzare il blocco dell'APN, non farlo connettere in 3g quando non è presente il wifi?
[Android Apps and Games] v941726:
this app seems to make my phone vibrate when hitting power button and while making calls. whats that? no options for it. it started after i installed this app
[Android Apps and Games] mwielgosz:
Hello,

This is my report. This is the best power app available, by the way. I love it.

I recently switched from Sprint Lovers rom to Azreal rom and superpower will not patch. Once it fails, it breaks support for 4g as well as some 3g. 4g works for a few minutes, then disconnects and starts scanning, then starts obtaining the ip address and starts scanning again. 3g stops working randomly, but will find itself again.

I ended up having to reflash Azreal and continue without it. I'm using htc stock build #11 kernel.

Thanks

Evolved into a higher form of communication
[Android Apps and Games] hkbladelawhk:
So would someone care to share the optimal settings they have found? I have mine temprooted via visionary. Also. the paid version? What's the diff. I bought it and its not even able to be opened? Still running the Beta.
[Android Apps and Games] dictatorr:
Could you make sidekick compatible with darky 5.2 custom rom galaxy s ?
[Android Apps and Games] Chainfire:
Already scheduled on the todo list. Shouldnt be to far off.
[Android Apps and Games] ferhatcan:
perfect app! maybe you can add a traffic option for disabling data. if there is 2mb traffic in previous 1 minutes then do not disable data? (i gave numbers randomly...)
[Android Apps and Games] Chainfire:
Something like this is already in my development build... will be in next release :)
[Android Apps and Games] thecresta:
I'm using a gt-i9000 with Docs Rom V2 (JPA-based), and RyanZA's OCLF V2.2+

There was only the no-connection icon, no airplane icon. But when I long-held the power button it said airplane mode was on, and it also said the same under Settings>Wireless and Network.

Hope this helps. I'll continue to use these settings to see if it happens again, and under what circumstances.

Great app by the way! ;)
[Android Apps and Games] Chainfire:
I wonder if the issue is that it switched to 2G but can't actually find a 2G signal.

If this happens again, go to Settings -> Wireless and Network -> Mobile network.

If the phone cannot get a signal you will be able to enter this menu, but if the RIL injector crashed for some reason, this menu will popup a message that no SIM is present.
[Android Apps and Games] brack11:
I noticed after first day of use, when I reboot my phone and then start SuperPower it doesnt search for apps and it doesnt allow me to chose CPU limitations, I simply couldnt select this option. Then I removed the program and install it again - the same thing happened, I closed SuperPower and opened it again - everything started to work, hmm.
[Android Apps and Games] Chainfire:
This is a root-detection issue.

For some reason SuperPower was not granted root by the SuperUser app the first few times you started it. Might have something to do with SuperUser service not being loaded yet. Will look into this. (Have not been able to reproduce myself)
[Android Apps and Games] EarlZ:
I dont use 3G and always turn off wifi/bt/gps after use.. would this app still benefit me ?
[Android Apps and Games] Chainfire:
Yes, it'll still turn Wi-Fi off if you ever forget (or you can just forget on purpose now) as well as disable data most of the time your device is sleepy, and not to forget lower CPU speed (if rooted) :)
[Android Apps and Games] jplt:
First, thank you for nice development!

Am I correct assuming that currently this app ignores Airplane mode set by me manually? I ask because I use Airplane mode in the night, sort of Sleeping mode, because I am not interested in any calls or data during my sleep, but the phone must be running because I use alarm.

So last night I went into sleep mode at 100% battery and woke up with only 90% left. I don't blame SuperPower for eating all that, I got this "battery eating experimental rom" plus there was some scheduled action by Titanium. Anyway I saw from SU log that SuperPower has been granted su many times during the night (I have scheduled data session every 15 min, so it absolutely makes sense).

Well, what I actually wanted to ask is whether my observations led me to correct conclusions, and if yes, then I suggest that SuperPower should respect existing Airplane mode and not initiate any data sessions during that mode, even when otherwise scheduled. Or, there could be an option to choose.
[Android Apps and Games] Chainfire:
It's on the list :)
[Android Apps and Games] brack11:
I forgot to mention, I checked SuperUser and the app was there with a green dot. By the way - today after I switched on my phone (I use battery till phone dies and then charge it over night) I had exactly the same issue on the first run of app, the second try was ok.

I also got not-waking-up problem with CPU management with On demand enabled, so I had to disable CPU stuff completely. I also use APNdroid to disable all data connections, not sure though if those two apps will interfere each other.

Also have a suggestion of feature - maybe possible to switch Background Data ON on WiFi connection, and OFF when WiFi is off? Would that be complicated to implement? There is no one click switch for background data, and since I use only WiFi for all types of data exchange, I think would be nice to disable ALL data (including background) for all apps while WiFi is off.

Thank you for the app. By the end of day yesterday I had about 20% of juice left. Well, not enough for the second day, but I guess if my son wouldnt play ashfalt and angry birds for an two or even more hours, I would survive for another day.
[Android Apps and Games] Chainfire:
Still investigating this issue. In the meantime, can you tell me exactly which device, ROM, and root you are using ?

This one is a bit weird, it is known the CPU scaling doesn't work 100% right on the SGS (look at for example SetCPU comments in Market), it "dies" for a lot of people. It used to die for me too, but with the current settings in the app I haven't had a sleep-death yet. Starting to wonder if this also may be ROM related or something.

They might, but I have not tested it. In either case, SuperPower does not modify APNs, so my first guess is they shouldn't interfere. BUT, you never know how these things are intertwined without massive testing.

Do you mean the "background data" option under device's settings ? I'm not exactly clear on what you're asking. If you're asking what I think you're asking, that may be possible, would have to investigate some.

Well as I stated earlier, there is no "magic" solution to battery life. Heavy use will give you heavy drain, no matter what :) And the screen is definitely a very heavy drain. If you have backlight set to automatic, I'd advise putting it to manual and lowering it. Personally I feel the automatic mode is way too bright, usually, and that wastes power like crazy (hmm, perhaps I should make an option for this)
[Android Apps and Games] danzgrace:
Just curious, can the cpu downscale much lower than 400Mhz when the screen is off?

If yes, then you can save more battery if you don't tick the option "Automatic CPU speed" under Screen State. Assuming it will stay at 400Mhz all the time when the screen is off.
[Android Apps and Games] Chainfire:
After some more investigation, this does not seem to be possible at the moment.

The assumption is wrong. The summary of the option clearly states that it changes the max CPU speed, the min is not changed. In case of the Galaxy S series, this means the device will be running between 100 and 400 mhz, depending on device load. Setting the max below 400 will result in unstable device.
[Android Apps and Games] brack11:
OK, just in case you still want my device details - its standard jm1 from Germany, rooted with oclf with rom manager installed and its recovery. The device was purchased last week and was hard reset next day after purchase. I meant background data setting which is found under accounts menu. The brightness is set to lowest possible value, not by system brightness control,I don't remember the widget name though. Why am I asking about this feature? when I had another android phone, disabling background data gave me about 20% of battery life.
[Android Apps and Games] Chainfire:
Right, that is what I suspected. Unfortunately, disabling background data through code is not really possible. I've spent quite some time hacking today, but I can't figure out how to change the setting, so far. I'll keep looking, though.
[Android Apps and Games] danzgrace:
Thanks for the info!
[Android Apps and Games] brack11:
Ok, I will give another try CPU limitation setting. Will report the result.
[Android Apps and Games] NeoXTC:
Man it's good to see our Galaxy S is getting some attention. I just find our device just don't have the attention of alot of devs :(

Anyway shall try this and see how it goes. Although I use juicedefender, but it doesn't seem to work too well with JP6 rom for some reason.

Shall try superpower and see how it goes :) Was wondering when switching between 2G and 3G, would it happen when you're in a conversation? And would the conversation be affected by the switching between bands?
[Android Apps and Games] housry23:
Hello. I have seen this app around for a little while, but have never tried it out. I installed it today and this is by far the most thought out and thorough power saving app I have ever used. I am using Azrael 2.1 Rom with Ziggy's beta 5 kernel and so far everything seems to work ok. A couple posts up mwielgosz is giving his report on the bugs with 4G and 3G. I cannot test because 4G is not available in my area yet. If I have any problems with Wifi and/or 3G I will report and hopefully have a log for the dev. I am really impressed by this app and I hope development continues. Thanks for your work.
[Android Apps and Games] Khoral:
Quoting from a long time ago ^^

I just reflashed my ROM, then tried to reinstall SuperPower and.. Failed at Sidekick.

Failed many times, whatever the way I tried to install it.

Then I plugged the phone to my PC to see what was going on in Logcat and it succeded on first attempt.

So it probably have something to do with the fact of being connected to PC, or having Debuging mode activated (when I tried the patch without being connected to PC, Debugging mode wasn't checked)

Hope this will help, if the problem is not already solved (I didn't check all the posts before mine ^^)
[Android Apps and Games] whitenoiz:
Auto-Sync control

This is very good. I used to manually keep switching data on and off to save battery, now it happens without me thinking about it :) It would be good if there was more control of Auto-Sync. When I unlock my phone, data and auto-sync are enabled immediately and this can make my phone a little bit sluggish as it syncs. This can be a little bit annoying if I just want to quickly check something. It would be better if it were possible to delay turning on AutoSync for a minute or two after the phone unlocks. Thanks, Steve.
[Android Apps and Games] cink40:
Hello, great app overall, but i have a little problem: whenever i turn off the phone application loses it settings...Is this a known issue or?

(Galaxy S, DocRambone JPU V3.0.1, no lagfix)
[Android Apps and Games] ph3nom:
Great Apps and work efficiently with my HTC DHD with no problems at all. Increase my battery life by at least 40% can last 1 and half days. Worth buying the apps and supporting the Dev.
[Android Apps and Games] cink40:
Edit: found out that this has nothing to do with app, problem is in ROM (JPU)..
[Android Apps and Games] Chainfire:
Sorry all for the late response, as stated in my last post, I have some other stuff to take care of at the moment. Also I will be "AFK" for a few weeks during christmas. I don't expect to release another update until early January (FYI)

I don't see a reason it shouldn't work on HD2. It may be ROM/installed-apps related, or USB/debugging, or ... It's really not clear what causes the patch to fail or succeed at the moment.

What would be the use of a 5 minute schedule ... Might as well just use push without a schedule :)

As stated above, it is not clear what causes the patch to work or not work. I have personally succeeded in installing the patch on many devices/ROMs where others have claimed it wouldn't install.

If K-9 is wellbehaved, and you have SuperPower patches to be able to change the background data settings, K-9 should still sync during scheduled data connection.

WidgetLocker will be looked into.

If you only ever get 2G, disable SuperPower's 2G/3G switching capabilities, and set your phone to 2G manually through the settings menus. As for how many battery you will save, that is impossible to say (so many factors)... You can only test and see.

That should work, yes.

Note that a switch to 3G doesn't happen immediately (unless you select 3G-only mode). Generally it'll switch to 2G, then after a while will go into 3G mode. This "while" can be immediate, but it can take seconds or even minutes. This totally depends on your radio chip and radio firmware.

Will be looked at.

Will be considered, not sure if it'll make it in though, as stated before, for fine grained CPU control you really should use SetCPU. While CPU control works pretty well on most devices, on many it needs very specific workarounds etc, the author of SetCPU does all the work required, not really feeling like duplicating all that.

There is no widget for SuperPower at the moment. It is coming, though!

Try opening SuperPower, going to "Debug" options and disable vibrate.

Don't know. I might flash Darky at a later time to check it out, but the problem isn't necessarily ROM related.

Interesting! Will be doing some tests with this info.
[Android Apps and Games] Spitemare:
I've let it go for hours with no change. I've even rebooted the phone and it remains in 2G. The only way to get it back is the method I described above.

Again, this doesn't happen all the time. Most of the time the switch happens relatively quickly (around 30 seconds). Just occasionally it won't switch to 3G. It looks like it tries to: the 2G icon disappears but then comes back. This "attempted switch" keeps happening until I reset things through the system settings menu. Using the Superpower shortcut doesn't work (2G icon disappears but comes back). Everything else seems to be fine; once I unlock the 2G icon disappears but comes back instead of a switch to 3G.
[Android Apps and Games] habylab:
Hopefully final release in January or there abouts.

Just starting using it. ITS GREAT. So much more than other ones, its embarrassing really. If your going to charge for this, charge £0.59!
[Android Apps and Games] terpsych:
Is there any possibility to switch data on with switching to 3g and data off with switching to 2g?

terpsych