yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Apps and Games] 3c:
You can definitely monitor % charge and keep an history of it, including consumption, temperature and voltage.

Alarms have been requested by users specifically on voltage/temperature (to detect possible issues I think), never on %, I too rely on system messages to be warned.

I suppose you could look at the graphic history to figure out the relationship between the 2 values and set alarms on voltage to detect low battery level.

I've seen voltage varying from 3200 to 4200 mV corresponding to 0% and 100%.
[Android Apps and Games] dertester123:
Sorry, just slipped in the wrong thread >.<

LOL

Wanted to send someone from another thread to here and no i see that the post i reffered to was alreade here

ouch....
[Android Apps and Games] zeppelinrox:
I just wanted to say that I've been finding this wonderful widget a great tool for helping in battery calibration.

I am not sure if it works on other phones, but Milestones (probably Droids too) are able to boot up without the battery.

I figured out a way to use this weirdness and BMW to flawlessly calibrate the battery :D

If curious, see this post.

Btw, my phone will power off at about 3160mV and reads full, with the plug still in, at 4230mV. It will read between 4150mV and 4200mV after unplugging it though.
[Android Apps and Games] gpz1100:
Ccounotte,

ver. BMW 1.01

Device info: See sig

Thanks for the great battery widget. It's been instrumental in helping keep an eye on the battery level.

I do have a question. I'd like to monitor only while the program is actually running. In other words, I don't have the widget on the home screen, nor is "Monitoring without widget" check marked in the monitoring preferences.

Upon reboot, the BMW service is still running. How can I use this program in a truly on-demand manor? I really have no need to have the program run all the time. I only need it when charging as the green light on the device does not indicate true charge due to the extended battery being used. By observing the current levels during charge, it is evident when charging has actually stopped.

Please advise.. Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] 3c:
Like most widget app, once installed you will see it running no matter what you do, even if no widget is added to the home screen.

Furthermore BMW starts at boot to check if user wants to monitor without widget. But except of that it will do nothing until you start the app manually.

Once in the app, you will see updated data until you press the back button. If you press the home button I believe it will continue to monitor your battery (until either killed by the system) or you go back to the app and press the back button.
[Android Apps and Games] lovethyEVO:
OP, is it possible to add an alarm to the widget that will sound in this situation:

While plugged in (AC or USB) if the current goes negative to sound an alarm and if the current goes back to positive sound another alarm?

I modified the sbc code to do bump charging and it would help to know by sound when my bump charging has finished or restarted.

Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] 3c:
Sure it's possible, the question is how much battery it's going to consume more with that!

So I've added your query to the wish list and see what I can do and when

The latest release implements support for Defy 1% as detailed above. I couldn't test, so please report.

EDIT: Supports must be activated in settings / monitoring!
[Android Apps and Games] gpz1100:
I tried that. Specifically, bmw service stopped manually after a reboot, no widget on any home screen. Launched BMW from the apps list, pressed back to return back to home screen. Let some time pass. Returned back to bmw via apps list. Under history, it shows stats for each of the past 10 minutes. This indicates it continues to record data, even when using the back button.
[Android Apps and Games] 3c:
Looking into it.
[Android Apps and Games] Jarnuman:
Doesn't work on HTC myTouch slide 3g
[Android Apps and Games] 3c:
Why do you think it's not working because a lot of negative mAs? Are you charging and using the phone at the same time?

What exactly doesn't work? The app doesn't install or doesn't start?
[Android Apps and Games] mattia.b89:
negative values means USE or CHARGE ???
[Android Apps and Games] 3c:
negative mA means drain, this measures what's going in (+)/out (-) of the battery
[Android Apps and Games] Braneless:
0mA means no power draw, 300mA indicates actual power consumption.

My phone idles at -2mA and peaks at -900mA draw under heavy load. Positive mA figures indicate a charging condition.
[Android Apps and Games] Long813:
Great app here. Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] Blondasisko:
wake locks

Hi,

the app is very useful, but: in Alarmdump the ccc71.bmw.pro process causes a lof of wakeups, in fact is almost at the top of the list. I wonder to what extent it is responsible for battery drain and keeping the phone awake, when the screen is off.
[Android Apps and Games] 3c:
The app is waking up every minute (the default) to take mA measures, hence the many wake-locks you noticed. I'm studying the fact of lowering the rate of mA measures to save more juice, though the mA results will be less precise.

Nevertheless I constantly test the app on my devices under those conditions:

- Plane mode, no wifi, no bt

- No background apps except System Tuner recording activities

- Standby mode overnight

The results is that the mA drain goes down to 2/3 mA as expected and the app CPU consumption (the monitoring part) is below 10/20 seconds per day, depending on max CPU frequency set during screen-off.

Some devices seems to consume a little more on standby, but always below 10mA when all radios are off.
[Android Apps and Games] coolfire:
That's true. on my SGS2, i get roughly 8mA when all my radios are off. And that is without enabling mA corrections. ;)
[Android Apps and Games] Braneless:
Man, I wish today's update would have come out when I had my Evo. I used three different batteries then, but have only the stock battery for the nexus.
[Android Apps and Games] Blondasisko:
Thanks, it seems that power consumption is really negligible despite frequent wakeups. Frequently overnight I have 8-10 mA even with radios on (even wifi).
[Android Apps and Games] 3c:
Indeed, wakelocks are an interesting measure but they can be meaningless! All depends on what is done during each wakeups, as the phone will go back to sleep mode immediately after.

On the other hand, some apps could have no wakelocks (or very few) and still drain the battery.
[Android Apps and Games] fattox:
Hi everyone. I just bought this app for my GalaxyS I9000 (2.3.3 stock) to test my NEW battery which doesn't last too long. With this app I see a standby consumption of 80/120mA or more sometimes, which seems exaggerated.

No other app is running in background (ok just a small app for recipes..). Any idea?

Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] MCL1981:
That is normal with the screen on anyway
[Android Apps and Games] fattox:
I'm talking about standby with the screen off, it should be different with screen on.

I have to know if it is just a new battery which need some recharges before working properly, or my mobile phone (2 times in assistance) for low battery reasons, or just the second faulty battery I got = unlucky
[Android Apps and Games] Braneless:
You probably have most of the radios on all the time or have a very weak phone/3g signal. My Nexus idles at -2mA with 3g off, autosync off, and wifi on.
[Android Apps and Games] fattox:
mmh just gsm, no sync, no livewallpapers.. don't know. happened also that after recharging immediatly after removing the plug it went 93%... could be useful to calibrate the battery with this app?
[Android Apps and Games] 3c:
going from 100 to 93% shows the need for calibration. The app can help you track it, but no app is actually required to calibrate a battery. Simply running full discharge/charge cycles should fix that, once you delete battery statistics (which requires CWM or root and can be done from the app menu).

When charging make sure to continue charging for an hour once battery reached 100%, then clear battery stats and start discharging.
[Android Apps and Games] fattox:
this means I have to root it if I want to clear battery stats. this is strange I have a new battery and a just wiped system after the assistance.

I thought calibration was just needed after flashing roms...
[Android Apps and Games] 3c:
New battery means calibration needed, though as you wiped your system, the stats are cleared too. Readings should improve after a one or more cycles.
[Android Apps and Games] fattox:
This isn't practical at all, I'm hating batteries :).

Anyway thanks for the info, at least I know that I don't have to replace the battery.

Now I'm going to find the easiest way to root it.
[Android Apps and Games] umartariq:
charging current never drops to zero

Hi ALL,

I'm using InsertCoin 3.4.2 radio 10.58.9035.00P_10.15.9035.02_2 on HTC Sensation.

My charging current never drops to zero no matter how long I put on charge. I charge it over night and it stays on 100mA.

What can be the issue? Does any other sensation owner facing the same?

2011/11/15|02:34:00|-193mA|9%|3651mV|35.0ºC|2|0

2011/11/15|02:35:58|-234mA|9%|3627mV|35.4ºC|1|2

2011/11/15|02:38:01|401mA|17%|3798mV|38.5ºC|1|1

2011/11/15|02:42:51|706mA|20%|3900mV|39.0ºC|2|1

2011/11/15|02:47:52|793mA|25%|3954mV|38.1ºC|0|1

2011/11/15|02:52:52|786mA|29%|3972mV|37.8ºC|0|1

2011/11/15|02:57:51|789mA|33%|3993mV|37.6ºC|0|1

2011/11/15|03:02:51|784mA|38%|4002mV|37.7ºC|0|1

2011/11/15|03:07:51|780mA|42%|4020mV|37.7ºC|0|1

2011/11/15|03:12:51|771mA|46%|4038mV|37.7ºC|0|1

2011/11/15|03:17:52|777mA|50%|4056mV|37.8ºC|0|1

2011/11/15|03:22:52|766mA|55%|4077mV|37.8ºC|0|1

2011/11/15|03:27:52|767mA|59%|4098mV|37.7ºC|0|1

2011/11/15|03:32:51|751mA|63%|4122mV|37.5ºC|0|1

2011/11/15|03:37:51|733mA|67%|4146mV|37.4ºC|0|1

2011/11/15|03:42:51|688mA|71%|4170mV|37.3ºC|0|1

2011/11/15|03:47:51|664mA|74%|4194mV|36.8ºC|0|1

2011/11/15|03:52:52|627mA|78%|4212mV|36.1ºC|0|1

2011/11/15|03:57:52|553mA|81%|4218mV|35.3ºC|0|1

2011/11/15|04:02:52|471mA|83%|4221mV|34.5ºC|0|1

2011/11/15|04:07:51|391mA|86%|4224mV|33.9ºC|0|1

2011/11/15|04:12:52|326mA|87%|4221mV|33.4ºC|0|1

2011/11/15|04:17:52|271mA|89%|4221mV|33.0ºC|0|1

2011/11/15|04:22:52|226mA|90%|4221mV|32.7ºC|0|1

2011/11/15|04:27:52|189mA|91%|4221mV|32.5ºC|0|1

2011/11/15|04:32:51|159mA|92%|4221mV|32.2ºC|0|1

2011/11/15|04:37:51|133mA|93%|4221mV|32.1ºC|0|1

2011/11/15|04:42:52|113mA|93%|4221mV|32.0ºC|0|1

2011/11/15|04:47:51|100mA|100%|4221mV|31.8ºC|0|1

2011/11/15|04:52:52|100mA|100%|4221mV|31.8ºC|0|1

2011/11/15|04:57:51|100mA|100%|4221mV|31.7ºC|0|1

2011/11/15|05:02:51|100mA|100%|4221mV|31.6ºC|0|1

2011/11/15|05:07:51|100mA|100%|4221mV|31.6ºC|0|1

2011/11/15|05:12:51|100mA|100%|4221mV|31.5ºC|0|1

2011/11/15|05:17:52|100mA|100%|4221mV|31.4ºC|0|1

2011/11/15|05:22:51|100mA|100%|4221mV|31.4ºC|0|1

2011/11/15|05:27:51|100mA|100%|4221mV|31.4ºC|0|1

2011/11/15|05:32:51|100mA|100%|4221mV|31.3ºC|0|1

2011/11/15|05:37:51|100mA|100%|4221mV|31.3ºC|0|1

2011/11/15|05:42:52|100mA|100%|4221mV|31.3ºC|0|1
[Android Apps and Games] 3c:
Interesting... I used to have a Sensation and the "problem" I noticed is that it will stop charging immediately @ 100% discharge down-to 95% and charge again... Until unplugged.

The second issue (which I find much more annoying) most/all Sensation owners have is the fact that the drain during standby is between 150-300mA and requires the 'mA corrections' to be used, some sort of work-around to this bug.

I suppose the custom ROM has changed this behavior somehow. Do you get proper readings during standby?
[Android Apps and Games] umartariq:
Thanks a lot for quick reply!

My drain during standby was also high >130mA in any case, until I selected 'mA corrections' now my drain has reduced to 27mA.

Shall I try another ROM?
[Android Apps and Games] 3c:
You could try a different kernel first, or a different ROM altogether.
[Android Apps and Games] smelpillow:
Fantastic work, thanks :)
[Android Apps and Games] maximosm:
Witch is the bigest measure at ma ?I have the gs2 and when i charge i have see 990ma maximum .
[Android Apps and Games] MCL1981:
Well I hope you aren't expecting more than that?
[Android Apps and Games] maximosm:
I have an 2,1A charger at car so i thing its biger then 990ma .
[Android Apps and Games] Braneless:
Your kernel is going to control charging. Charge current is probably limited to avoid overheating the battery.
[Android Apps and Games] MCL1981:
You will never get more than 900 because the phone and battery charging circuits limits it to that. You can get a 1.2 gigawatt charger. It still won't use more than 900ma.
[Android Apps and Games] umartariq:
Is it normal now: although the charger was connected it stopped charging and battery drain was started. Battery reported fully charged at 05:43:13 AM and drain started at 06:43:13 AM. Is it normal now?

I changed to ARHD 4.1.7 ROM.

Thanks in advance!

2011/11/16|03:18:13 AM|-21mA|8%|3672mV|30.6ºC|0|0

2011/11/16|03:23:13 AM|-18mA|8%|3672mV|30.6ºC|0|0

2011/11/16|03:28:13 AM|-17mA|8%|3666mV|30.0ºC|0|0

2011/11/16|03:33:13 AM|152mA|8%|3666mV|30.0ºC|2|2

2011/11/16|03:38:13 AM|908mA|17%|3954mV|34.4ºC|0|1

2011/11/16|03:43:13 AM|903mA|22%|3996mV|35.2ºC|0|1

2011/11/16|03:48:13 AM|892mA|26%|4008mV|35.5ºC|0|1

2011/11/16|03:53:13 AM|899mA|31%|4029mV|35.9ºC|0|1

2011/11/16|03:58:13 AM|883mA|36%|4038mV|36.2ºC|0|1

2011/11/16|04:03:13 AM|868mA|41%|4062mV|36.2ºC|0|1

2011/11/16|04:08:13 AM|879mA|47%|4080mV|36.6ºC|0|1

2011/11/16|04:13:13 AM|877mA|51%|4098mV|36.6ºC|0|1

2011/11/16|04:18:13 AM|862mA|56%|4116mV|36.6ºC|0|1

2011/11/16|04:23:13 AM|845mA|60%|4140mV|36.5ºC|0|1

2011/11/16|04:28:13 AM|819mA|64%|4158mV|36.3ºC|0|1

2011/11/16|04:33:13 AM|791mA|69%|4185mV|36.0ºC|0|1

2011/11/16|04:38:13 AM|753mA|74%|4203mV|35.4ºC|0|1

2011/11/16|04:43:13 AM|684mA|77%|4218mV|34.8ºC|0|1

2011/11/16|04:48:13 AM|589mA|80%|4221mV|34.0ºC|0|1

2011/11/16|04:53:13 AM|496mA|83%|4224mV|33.2ºC|0|1

2011/11/16|04:58:13 AM|417mA|85%|4224mV|32.6ºC|0|1

2011/11/16|05:03:13 AM|348mA|88%|4224mV|32.0ºC|0|1

2011/11/16|05:08:13 AM|292mA|89%|4224mV|31.7ºC|0|1

2011/11/16|05:13:13 AM|245mA|90%|4224mV|31.4ºC|0|1

2011/11/16|05:18:13 AM|207mA|92%|4224mV|31.0ºC|0|1

2011/11/16|05:23:13 AM|174mA|93%|4221mV|30.9ºC|0|1

2011/11/16|05:28:13 AM|148mA|93%|4224mV|30.7ºC|0|1

2011/11/16|05:33:13 AM|125mA|94%|4221mV|30.6ºC|0|1

2011/11/16|05:38:13 AM|107mA|95%|4221mV|30.4ºC|0|1

2011/11/16|05:43:13 AM|100mA|100%|4224mV|30.3ºC|0|1

2011/11/16|05:48:13 AM|100mA|100%|4221mV|30.2ºC|0|1

2011/11/16|05:53:13 AM|100mA|100%|4221mV|30.2ºC|0|1

2011/11/16|05:58:13 AM|100mA|100%|4221mV|30.1ºC|0|1

2011/11/16|06:03:13 AM|100mA|100%|4221mV|30.1ºC|0|1

2011/11/16|06:08:13 AM|100mA|100%|4221mV|30.1ºC|0|1

2011/11/16|06:13:13 AM|100mA|100%|4221mV|30.0ºC|0|1

2011/11/16|06:18:13 AM|100mA|100%|4221mV|29.9ºC|0|1

2011/11/16|06:23:13 AM|100mA|100%|4221mV|29.9ºC|0|1

2011/11/16|06:28:13 AM|100mA|100%|4221mV|29.8ºC|0|1

2011/11/16|06:33:13 AM|100mA|100%|4221mV|29.8ºC|0|1

2011/11/16|06:38:13 AM|100mA|100%|4221mV|29.8ºC|0|1

2011/11/16|06:43:13 AM|-42mA|100%|4188mV|29.7ºC|0|1

2011/11/16|06:48:13 AM|-75mA|100%|4185mV|29.6ºC|0|1

2011/11/16|06:53:13 AM|-76mA|100%|4182mV|29.6ºC|0|1

2011/11/16|06:58:13 AM|-73mA|100%|4179mV|29.5ºC|0|1

2011/11/16|07:03:13 AM|-84mA|100%|4173mV|29.5ºC|0|1

2011/11/16|07:08:13 AM|-95mA|100%|4167mV|29.5ºC|0|1

2011/11/16|07:13:13 AM|-77mA|100%|4173mV|29.4ºC|0|1
[Android Apps and Games] MCL1981:
That is what non-SBC kernels do.
[Android Apps and Games] cesarleeds:
Working fine with my Arc on 2.3.4, great app.
[Android Apps and Games] Tromador:
Thanks for this app - certainly worth the Pro upgrade I've just bought!

I am using a Sensation with Cyanogen Mod and have been reading in this thread about the issues with correct reporting of the power levels by this device.

What I'm unclear about, is this a hardware issue, so I should enable the Sensation workaround, or is it a software issue and doesn't apply in the case of a non-stock kernel?
[Android Apps and Games] hth2813:
Simply awesome, work well on Dell Streak 5 !
[Android Apps and Games] adamdelozier:
I am not sure if I missed this somewhere, but what are the numbers in the history file next to the temperature reading? They seem related to charging state (USB, A/C), but not sure. Sorry if i missed this!
[Android Apps and Games] 3c:
All details are available here: http://www.3c71.com/android/?q=node/90
[Android Apps and Games] hermanchb:
like your this app~
[Android Apps and Games] pathuri97:
Very Good App - bought recently PRO.

I have 2 questions :

a) How to get both mV and mAH in single graph?

b) I have 3500 mAH extended battery - what are general steps to ensure that I get accurate estimations?
[Android Apps and Games] pathuri97:
Also how to get 3 different widgets for mV, mA and Temp?
[Android Apps and Games] 3c:
a) not possible. mAh doesn't draw any graph. If you meant mV and mA, graphs only show one data at a time, but you cna have 2 graphs on the main screen. Tried putting 2 values, but results is messy and sometimes unreadable.

b) If you previously had a different battery, you could start clearing estimations (menu in estimate screen), making sure the mAh is entered accurately in the monitoring settings.

You had 3 widgets to your home screen, then tap on a widget's label to access its settings (or tap the widget, open menu from main screen and open settings).

Each widgets has its own settings which is accessed by opening the app by tapping on a particular widget. Just make sure to exit the app with the back button, not press home button.
[Android Apps and Games] xadidas:
some bugs :/ don't like it
[Android Apps and Games] 3c:
if you could describe the bugs, maybe those are already fixed or can be fixed? Or you just like spamming?
[Android Apps and Games] MCL1981:
More likely to be user error...
[Android Apps and Games] MMakoto:
does this widget replace the stock battery indicator on the top? i wanted one with the % showing that replaces it-not one that puts an extra icon on the home screen.
[Android Apps and Games] 3c:
Android doesn't offer an API to replace/remove the battery icon.

Though if you search on your device's forum you might be able to find a way to remove it. There's replacement for all devices and often a way to remove it.
[Android Apps and Games] 3c:
I'm not sure where's the source of the issue, so far no custom kernels (gsm) i've tried fixed it! so it could be hardware related. looking at driver's source, it look like it reads from hardware registers directly. but then i saw a lot of work-around code for various other issues!

You could try without the option for a little while. the pbroblem is usually very obvious: constant high drain (150-300) on standby.

I still hope to see a fix sometimes in the future, maybe in cm7? and i'm still trying to figure out a better work-around: using battery output data to calculate real drain!
[Android Apps and Games] ozkaya:
3c,

first of all, I admire your work a lot, keep up the good work.

second, I can never get accurate standby current with my Evo 3D. I tried Stock and custom kernels and also different ROMs. My "mA retrieval method" is on Evo 3D and I tried both mA corrections checked and unchecked. I can never get standby drainage less than 200ma, which obviously shouldn't be true. Any advice for me?
[Android Apps and Games] 3c:
Got an Evo 3D too, just keep mA corrections on, and give it some time. the longer the standby period, the more precise. try to leave it over night, should show you actual standby drain in the morning.

There 's no magic with this option , it uses the % evolution to calculate drain. So it's still inaccurate over little period of time when % is not changing.
[Android Apps and Games] hollander1985:
I have an htc Desire HD.

When my phone is in standby mode the mA stands on about 3mA

But when i open a program like wordfeud or what ever.

The mA flies up to up to like 250mA and above

And the rate of the battery drains with in the 1 or 2 minutes i use the program with about 2 or 3% and sometimes even more.

I have tried many things against the battery drain but nothing seems to help.:(

Can some one here help me?
[Android Apps and Games] DirkStorck:
Hi. I have a new battery. The widget always shows 3923 mV and 428 mA no matter if I charge the phone or I use it.

With my old battery i get correct readings! :)
[Android Apps and Games] jpkbeddu:
Anyone tried this app with HTC Incredible S..? I am getting 22mA current reading while idle.. What monitoring option to choose for getting correct value..?
[Android Apps and Games] hollander1985:
it's only the last 2 or 3 weeks i think, that my phone has a dramatic battery drain.

i have als tried to complete wipe my phone's data etc file en reïnstall my the rom i'm using (beatmod Blissense)

but it didn't help. :( :confused:
[Android Apps and Games] 3c:
Not sure what is the problem here? 3mA in standby (excellent), then 250mA while using the phone. Not bad either. Using the actual battery capacity you could calculate what 2% drop means in term of mA.

Bad battery, nothing can be done, you should return it if you can.

You can try to enable the 'mA corrections', what other options do you have in the 'mA retrieval method'?

You might want to check the app you've installed. Also check standby drain overnight, etc... What phone do you have?
[Android Apps and Games] DirkStorck:
I Have bought 3 batteries from different sources . All 3 batteries have the same syntomes. :(

Sent from my HTC Desire
[Android Apps and Games] 3c:
You mean all of them report a constant mA? I suspect that manufacturers remove that piece of hardware to save on costs. If you get branded batteries (Mungen for example), they might work better, but no guarantee.

Note that with those batteries, you can select 'Estimated' as the 'mA retrieval method' to obtain some readings. Less accurate at the beginning of a standby period, but better than nothing. Very precise on long period of standby though.
[Android Apps and Games] 7_michel:
What is the part number of your new batteries. I got similar readings with a branded HTC battery P/N 35H00132-06M
[Android Apps and Games] jpkbeddu:
These are the options I have in mA retrieval method..

Automatic

Estimated

Other HTC Devices

HTC Sensation

HTC EVO/ EVO 3D

HTC THUNDERBOLT

HTC Wildfire

XDandroid

I also tried mA corrections.. But I guess it needs a night idle monitoring for calculating the drain mA correctly... Other HTC devices option gave me 0mA reading when idle..
[Android Apps and Games] 3c:
All of the above options resulted in 0mA in idle (you mean standby, or when simply unplugged)? kinda odd. You're on a custom ROM, aren't you? Exist report I have from Incredible S looks ok!?

Can you use the 'mA support request' from the app settings, don't forget to add a quick note, cause I receive too many these days (even from users without problems!). Then I can review actual battery data available on your device/ROM/kernel.

Yes, mA corrections will need some time to adjust the values, but it will probably never report 0mA while unplugged.
[Android Apps and Games] hollander1985:
in the atachment is an screenshot of my phone where you can see that he jumps from from one to 42% charge to 100% charge.

any one else with this problem or with an solution?

My phone is an htc Desire HD.

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[Android Apps and Games] DirkStorck:
Hi. I had two branded HTC battery with the same P/N and one battery not from HTC. All show the same and all discharge much faster than my old battery. Wanted to by a new one after calibration didn't work for me. Now I have 3 bad battery :(