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    How to prevent apps/services from restarting once closed?

    On my old phone, I had powerful battery options to prevent apps from consuming battery in the background. On stock Android, however, the options seem to be more limited, which is why I use the "KillApps" app to get rid of these battery suckers. However, I have noticed that after several hours...
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    • android application apps battery battery life kill messaging settings
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    Does connecting to computer via USB reduce smartphone's battery lifecycle?

    We have to connect smartphone to computer with USB to transfer files which also charges it. Does this reduce battery lifecycle (the number of times battery can be charged) which causes earlier battery replacement? Are there any methods to avoid this?
  3. kumaranil13k

    How to optimize manage and stop Battery draining leakage? With setting or apps?

    I have one of mobile Lyd water 7 LS-5504 Android 6.0 it has 3000mAh battery whenever I charge it charge quickly but if it's kept it switched on without using or even opening and kept aside screen display locked it's battery gets drained within approx 5hrs -6hrs means it's standby time is...
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    • battery battery charge limit battery life battery test
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    • Forum: Apps & Games
  4. edgie70

    good battery life android phone

    Hi all , currently got a galaxy S10 with a 3400mah battery powered by the Exynos chip , I'm looking at getting another phone but I need a phone that has goodbbattery life, I get about 4 hours sot on the S10 then it's dead after being on for about 15 hours , what's a good phone with good battery...
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    Battery Life Question

    Well I've finally after 2 years had my first faulty battery. Had no clue why my Otter Box wouldn't fit for over a month. I just assumed I tore the clue part when I removed the Otter Box a month back. Anyways finally decided to Google and found out it was most likely caused by a bad swollen...
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    • android battery battery life charging charging issue fast charging slow charging
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  6. Android News

    Pixel 2 XL Battery Life Review

    The Pixel 2 XL crams a nicely sized 3,520mAh battery into its slim frame. It’s almost dead even with the 3,500mAh battery found in the Galaxy S8+ and while you’d expect comparable battery life, that couldn’t be further from the truth. I’ve been using the phone for the past 3 days now, and I’ve...
  7. Joe

    How fast does the Pixel 2 charge?

    The Pixel 2 comes with a 18W USB-C charger capable of fast charging. So exactly how fast is the fast charging? I started from 0% and recorded some numbers. 0:00:00 – 0% 0:20:00 – 37% 0:30:00 – 50% 0:40:00 – 60% 1:00:00 – 79% 1:20:00 – 95% 1:30:00 – 98% 1:36:00 – 100% Totat: 1 hour 36 minutes...
    • Joe
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    • battery life google pixel 2
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    • Forum: Smartphones
  8. Joe

    My Pixel 2 battery life

    Hey guys, so I've had the Pixel 2 for almost 2 full days now. Just enough time to use it for an average day. I took some screenshots throughout the day to track battery life. As you can see, I'm getting pretty impressive results. I used the phone a lot on the first day, too. I'm impressed so...
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    • battery life google pixel 2
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    • Forum: Smartphones
  9. Android News

    17 Tips & Tricks to improve your Android Phone’s battery life

    Phandroid has compiled a list of the 17 best ways to improve battery life on your Android devices. The list includes using a black wallpaper, taking advantage of airplane mode, as well as turning off unnecessary animations.
  10. Android News

    Some think flagship phones are lagging behind in the battery life race

    Ashley from Phandroid has published an opinion piece regarding the battery life of flagship devices compared to other options available on the market.
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    • Forum: Tech News
  11. Android News

    How to fix Google Pixel battery life problems

    Andrew from Android Central takes a look at various tips and tricks to help you improve your battery life on the Pixel.
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    • battery life google how to pixel tips and tricks
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    • Forum: Tech News
  12. Android News

    You can save battery life by using lightweight versions of popular Android apps

    Social network applications are generally really tough on your battery life because they want to keep you notified about what your friends are doing. These can get out of hand though and Phandroid has a guide up on how to install lightweight versions of applications such as Twitter, Facebook...
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  13. GamerCore

    My Galaxy S8 battery life (upload your screenshots here)

    My Galaxy S8 (small) arrived last night, so today will be my first full day using it. For anyone curious to see how the device performs in terms of battery life, here's what I'm getting so far: I unplugged my S8 at 9AM, and it's now 2:30. It's pretty much on par with what I'd expect from a...
  14. GamerCore

    My Moto G5 Plus battery life (upload screenshots here)

    The Moto G5 Plus features a nice sized (non removable) 3,000mAh battery. Paired with a Snapdragon 625, this should make for some pretty great battery life. Here are my battery life results after about 2 hours away from the plug (187 apps installed). I'll be updating it throughout the day. Let's...
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    Help How much battery % do you lose overnight?

    Hi. I'm just a bit bothered with my Huawei P9 lite. I've been losing on average 15%-20% just by leaving it unplugged while sleeping. Wifi is off, and basically I kill all my apps and Greenify them before going to bed. Are these numbers normal? And P.S, if anyone can still recommend good...
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    • battery battery life greenify huawei
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    • Forum: Ask a question
  16. Android News

    How to prevent power draining apps from causing issues with your device

    Robert from Android Authority takes a look at power draining apps and what you can do to prevent these apps from causing issues with your smartphones.
  17. Android News

    Moto Z Play praised by The Verge for having "the best battery life"

    When people search for the best Android phone, one of the most important feature for many consumers is battery life. Opinions vary, but one journalist cast their vote for the Lenovo/Motorola Moto Z Play. Here is why.
  18. Android News

    Science says you should never let your phone battery die (and other battery tips)

    Science can tell us a lot of things about a lot of things, including why your pesky mobile phone battery loses charge so quickly. To prevent your battery from puttering out sooner than needed, science suggests these 3 tips will help your battery last longer: -- Avoid high heat -- Don't let it...
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    Help Galaxy Tab E 9.6 SM-T560NU Shows Incorrect Battery mAh

    Hi I recently bought my tablet. The box proudly says my tablet has a 7300 mAh capacity battery. So does the Best Buy website. There seems to be two Galaxy Tab E 9.6 releases...the original 8GB, 1.3gz CPU with a 5000mAh battery like you will find reviewed virtually everywhere And the one I have...
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    • android batteries battery battery life tablet
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  20. Android News

    10 tips to fix battery life issues with the Galaxy Note 7

    If you've been dealing with some early-day battery issues on the Galaxy Note 7, then you'll want to check out these way you can vastly improve battery life.
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    • battery life samsung samsung galaxy note 7 tips and tricks
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    Help Dex2oat,android system,so android and media server drain battery.

    I recently bought a new phone with android 6.0 on it. I saw that there was a software update and I updated it. After the update was done, I looked at what apps are draining my battery and then I saw dex2oat,android system,so android and media server drain the most out of my battery. They weren't...
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    • battery life
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  22. Android News

    The Android Phone with the Best Battery Life [July 2016]

    In a wrap up of the devices with the best battery life, the ASUS Zenfone Max offers the best battery life with its 5,000mAH battery, and 720p display.
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    Help What is 10042 - shown as using a lot of battery?

    My battery is draining fast and when I check recent battery usage 10042 comes in second. What is it? I cannot force stop or report and has no stats associated with it other than time used. #1 - Screen #2 - 10042 (icon is android man) #3- Android OS
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  24. Android News

    Huawei P9 scores unfavorably in regards to battery life when compared to other devices

    GSMArena has tested the battery of Huawei's latest device, the P9, to see how it stood up against the competition. Not all the devices that it was tested against are current (i.e. the OnePlus One), but this will still give you a pretty good idea of what to expect. In the final countdown...
  25. Android News

    Chemist says phone battery life may never reach 2-3 days

    A professional chemist recently sat down for a Reddit AMA about lithium ion battery technology. It didn't take long for someone to ask about battery life in phones. The Reddit user asked when they would be able to get 2-3 days of battery life. Dee Strand, the chemist, explained that we may...
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