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Reallyneedhelp

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I'm getting pretty desperate as I have just gotten my new phone and its battery consumption is highly terrifying. I have experiment a few times and when I leave my phone alone (in idle mode), it still consumes my battery at a rate of 6%/hour. It gets worse when I play some games maybe lets say 15 minutes. I have read advises and turned off my wifi and bluetooth but this is the result I get. Anyone out there able to tell me why? If it helps, I am using LG Optimus Hub and the "Cell Standby" is taking up most of my battery. Is there a way to reduce "Cell Standby"? What is it anyway?

I also read posts like this on other websites which seems fake to me: "The LG Optimus Hub has a 1500 mAh battery and some energy saving functions which are claimed to deliver up to 30% longer battery time."

For my phone, the battery really sucks. Help is greatly appreciated. Thanks to all in advance!
 
6% an hour is pretty decent for smartphones in general. It would all depend on your setup, and your signal level, but 13hrs for a smartphone with moderate usage in a day is normal by my book. Whatever brand or OS of a smartphone I've used, it was always the same rate.

Cel Standby refers to the antenna on standby as far as I know.
 
Reallyneedhelp said:
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Your original post was at 5:22 and you had 81 views by 6:02, wow, there are some early risers on AF :D. Not so speak for anyone but myself, I saw your post this morning on my phone and added it my mental list of posts to reply to. Sometimes it is just to difficult to post on my phone, and Monday mornings are hectic in my house with three kids, the wife, and I all having to be to different places at around the same time:eek:.

Anyway, as for your battery use, are you in a low signal area? This is the only reason I would think that Cell Standby wold be your largest power drain. The usual suspects are Screen, Android OS, and any streaming apps.

Also, 6% per hour would equate to 14 hours of use from a full charge before you start getting the "Low Batter Warning." On my phone, that happens at 15% battery remaining. I think most smartphone users would be pretty happy with these results.

Another thought about battery life for new phones is that they are usually terrible for the first few days of use. This generally has less to do with the phone and more to do with "moving in." Getting all your apps setup, syncing all your accounts, etc. Also, you tend to play a little more in the first few days getting used to your new phone.

You may find other tips in your phone specific forum. I know yours is pretty quiet right now, but give it a chance.
 
6%/h isn't normal for an indling device.

In stand by, my Galaxy S eats around 0.5%/h while connected to my router.

Check your battery use menu and see if there's any activity while the screen is off. Something may be being processed in the background.
 
Kicksilver said:
6%/h isn't normal for an indling device.

In stand by, my Galaxy S eats around 0.5%/h while connected to my router.

Check your battery use menu and see if there's any activity while the screen is off. Something may be being processed in the background.
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But if the phone is in a really weak signal area and trying to maintain a connection, that would explain why Cell Standby is consuming the majority of the battery.
 
Install Easy Battery Saver - It made a huge difference.

One charge on my Samsung Gio will last 4-5 days on idle. I found that draining the battery to 5% or lower for the first 3 or so charges really expands the battery to its full extent.
 
Kicksilver said:
6%/h isn't normal for an indling device.

In stand by, my Galaxy S eats around 0.5%/h while connected to my router.

Check your battery use menu and see if there's any activity while the screen is off. Something may be being processed in the background.
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Depends on how you set it up. I for example have Sugarsync, Facebook, Tweetdeck, Google (Contacts and Calendar) and a couple of other stuff syncing, or apps running in the background like blacklists. Then couple in the fact that I am connected to data 24/7, so 0.5% per hour is impossible in my case, and 5% per hour is normal.

It would actually depend on the OP's settings.
 
Firstly, thanks to all those who have replied :) I have downloaded easy battery saver. Any idea what mode I should use? Also, there is a function called "Data Enabled". I can choose to enable it or disable it (Pretty obvious) but I realize that sometimes it switches back on on its own. Any idea why? Other than that, my phone battery was slightly better today :D
 
Reallyneedhelp said:
Firstly, thanks to all those who have replied :) I have downloaded easy battery saver. Any idea what mode I should use? Also, there is a function called "Data Enabled". I can choose to enable it or disable it (Pretty obvious) but I realize that sometimes it switches back on on its own. Any idea why? Other than that, my phone battery was slightly better today :D
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Personally I prefer Juice Defender or Greenpower. Do you have a data plan? Because if its re-enabling data I think there is some app in the background accessing the internet through your data connection.
 
Is your Optimus running Android 2.3? On some of these devices this OS upgrade caused severe issues to Optimus phones including not allowing them to charge. You can check your version by going to the home screen then hitting your menu button > settings > About Phone > And it will say your Android Version there. If you are running 2.3 or higher you may need to get the software rolled back to the known good 2.2 version.
 
chanchan05 said:
Depends on how you set it up. I for example have Sugarsync, Facebook, Tweetdeck, Google (Contacts and Calendar) and a couple of other stuff syncing, or apps running in the background like blacklists. Then couple in the fact that I am connected to data 24/7, so 0.5% per hour is impossible in my case, and 5% per hour is normal.

It would actually depend on the OP's settings.
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I see.

But I'd assume that kind of use is the exception.
 
Kicksilver said:
I see.

But I'd assume that kind of use is the exception.
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I don't think so. There's a poll here on average battery life on moderate usage, and the majority answers at approx 13hrs, same as mine, last time I checked. Basically your kind of usage is the exception IMO.

Most Android users HERE in the forums at least it seems get their phones with a data plan simply because its how a smartphone is meant to be used, to be able to get your communications anywhere through other media apart from SMS and calls, like emails, social networks, etc; as well as share your stuff like pictures, thoughts from anywhere. And of course to be able to get things done (in some ways tablets has taken this over).

I for one, for example, if I was to buy a smartphone for the things it can do, but would keep it on WiFi, I'd personally think I'd keep a tough dumbphone (like the Nokia 3720 classic which can actually survive being run over by a car + at least twice the battery life of the best Android in that category) and get a tablet instead.
 
chanchan05 said:
I don't think so. There's a poll here on average battery life on moderate usage, and the majority answers at approx 13hrs, same as mine, last time I checked. Basically your kind of usage is the exception IMO.

Most Android users HERE in the forums at least it seems get their phones with a data plan simply because its how a smartphone is meant to be used, to be able to get your communications anywhere through other media apart from SMS and calls, like emails, social networks, etc; as well as share your stuff like pictures, thoughts from anywhere. And of course to be able to get things done (in some ways tablets has taken this over).

I for one, for example, if I was to buy a smartphone for the things it can do, but would keep it on WiFi, I'd personally think I'd keep a tough dumbphone (like the Nokia 3720 classic which can actually survive being run over by a car + at least twice the battery life of the best Android in that category) and get a tablet instead.
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I wouldn't say that the active members of this forum represent the whole Android user base usage habits.
 
After getting used to about a day of moderate use on my stock 2.2 V, I am now 76 hours in with 41% battery life after a full charge. I have an app killer (doesn't seem to do a lot), but the big thing I use is Quick Settings. Truthfully, the BIG thing is using it just as a phone and not a portable computer. That means no browsing for a half an hour on the train, no apps updating me constantly (not on FB or twitter, prefer to check gmail through the browser instead of the app,...), keeping my screen brightness down all the way (which I actually prefer) and keeping wifi and data off when not using them. I think I'll get over 4 days without really trying.

I actually have been checking my email, calling, and texting as much as usual too. I have no idea how similar a Hub is to a V.
 
bob60626 said:
After getting used to about a day of moderate use on my stock 2.2 V, I am now 76 hours in with 41% battery life after a full charge. I have an app killer (doesn't seem to do a lot), but the big thing I use is Quick Settings. Truthfully, the BIG thing is using it just as a phone and not a portable computer. That means no browsing for a half an hour on the train, no apps updating me constantly (not on FB or twitter, prefer to check gmail through the browser instead of the app,...), keeping my screen brightness down all the way (which I actually prefer) and keeping wifi and data off when not using them. I think I'll get over 4 days without really trying.

I actually have been checking my email, calling, and texting as much as usual too. I have no idea how similar a Hub is to a V.
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I see, but what's the benefit of buying a smartphone to not use at all?

I don't mind recharging mine daily during nighttime, as long as it provides me entertainment during the whole day. My battery lasts about 16-18hours of moderate to heavy use, and that suits me fine. I get some and there's still some juice left.
 
Kicksilver said:
I wouldn't say that the active members of this forum represent the whole Android user base usage habits.
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That's why I said this forum at least, but it would probably be also representative of users from the US, since they can't use smartphones there without getting a data plan automatically slapped onto them.
 
Kicksilver said:
I wouldn't say that the active members of this forum represent the whole Android user base usage habits.
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I've had all sorts of phones (all the way back to the original Moto flip phone in 1994, not that one was a literal brick :D). I bought a smartphone for the exact reason most people do, so I don't have to carry around 6 different devices to do the things I want to do (never mind having to get them all synced. Why would I buy a smartphone that does it all, then disable everything but texts and phone calls so it can sit idle on my desk for three days without having to be plugged in?

I get up at 6:30 AM and unplug my phone, check AF for overnight posts where I may be of help, leave my house at 7:50 (no more WIFI), and don't get home until 5:30 and am usually around 30% battery.

I have email, facebook, weather, G+ all syncing. I also stream radio for ~40 minutes (20 minute commute, and my $3 walmart car charger died:mad: so I am on phone battery). I answer email and messages all day, check facebook and G+ a few times a day. I might even sneak in a game or two of Soduku if I am on a long phone call (office phone).

I think that qualifies as moderate use and having 30% when I get home leaves me plenty of wiggle room. When I get home, I plug my phone in (since we have upgraded three family members phones a few times and they use micro USB, there is a charger near just about anywhere it want to sit:D). If I needed more time, I could get the extended battery. If I was more than a moderate user and the extended battery wasn't enough, I could buy a spare (the phone only takes about 30 seconds to boot so a battery swap isn't a big deal).
 
Rooting and getting rid of bloatware is a great start. I suggest heading over to your phones forum and find a how to guide there.

An extended battery life should be your second step. I bought mine for about 6 bucks and I can easily go two days with moderate usage including browsing and video games.

If you'd like, you can try out apps such as tasker. Personally, I prefer to personally control when my brightness goes up/down, when WiFi turns on and anything like that. To each his own.

Anyway, tldr; Root phone, get extended battery, mess around with different apps such as tasker. Once rooted look into under/overclocking.
 
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