I've had the 4.1.2 update on my Maxx HD now for a few days and I've noticed that Android OS is responsible for 10 to 15% of my battery usage. This was not the case pre-update. Anyone else seeing this? My overall battery life has definitely gone down. I know I don't have any rogue apps because I haven't installed any new ones for weeks.
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Android OS eating battery after 4.1.2 update?
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Methos1979
Android Enthusiast
While I haven't gone in and looked at what are the main things using battery, I have noticed a definite decrease in battery usage. I'm waiting until the work week to confirm since that is when I use my phone the hardest, but based on previous experience with weekend battery usage, my phone seems to be running much better and using less battery since the uprev to 4.1.2. That also seems pretty consistent with most of the posts I've read here from others whom have upgraded - better battery life.
So far, you seem to be the anomaly. Keep us posted as you investigate further.
ardchoille
Android Expert
I installed the update on my Droid Razr HD a couple of days ago and I don't see any change in battery life. Are you doing anything different with your phone over the last couple of days (example: viewing videos more often, etc.). A change in battery life isn't always due to a rogue app, it's sometimes due to something as simple as using a certain app, or apps, more often.
pegs520
Well-Known Member
It might be because this weekend I've been away from WiFi and only on 4g, but I'm seeing a lot worse battery life.
I usually get around 6 hours screen time, yesterday I got 4. Like I said, I was on 4g the whole day, rather than the usual half 4g half WiFi. Would that cause 2 hours less screen time?
I usually get around 6 hours screen time, yesterday I got 4. Like I said, I was on 4g the whole day, rather than the usual half 4g half WiFi. Would that cause 2 hours less screen time?
I upgraded mine this morning. When I returned to the phone about an hour later, it was incredibly hot and unresponsive. After a couple of attempts to reset the phone, it finally rebooted. Since then, it has been chewing through battery life with almost no usage; from 100% at 8:30 this morning to 61% at 11 am. Only had one five minute phone call and checked email a couple of times. That's it!
I'll give it a day, with a full recharge tonight to see, but this could really suck.
I'll give it a day, with a full recharge tonight to see, but this could really suck.
Did you do a Factory Data Reset after the update?
... Thom
... Thom
I'm not doing anything different at all. My battery life is still good, but I didn't notice Android OS in my usage list before the update, of at least not at the percentages I've been seeing. Can you guys help me out by checking your battery usage stats after a full day of usage? Is Android OS in your list? If so, what's the percentage? Please get back to me. Thanks.
No I didn't. I've usually done factory resets in the past right after a major software update but the phone was running just fine afterward so I opted not to. I still may to that just to start fresh again.
pegs520
Well-Known Member
I did a FDR yesterday, after a weekend full of bad battery performance and increased lag since the update.
Since the FDR, everything's running smoother, including the circles widget.
The battery life today is iffy, but that's because all of my settings weren't yet back to per FDR, which meant maps, Facebook, and gmail draining my battery when they normally aren't.
So, I'll check back in tomorrow after I've made sure all of my settings are back to normal.
Since the FDR, everything's running smoother, including the circles widget.
The battery life today is iffy, but that's because all of my settings weren't yet back to per FDR, which meant maps, Facebook, and gmail draining my battery when they normally aren't.
So, I'll check back in tomorrow after I've made sure all of my settings are back to normal.
Stealthman
Android Enthusiast
My battery life has been better since the update
themadgreek187
Member
this. try downloading an app called Fast Reboot. it will restart all your apps without restarting your phone(u may want to anyways. i do after a few days) might have an app draining the battery. i took mine off the charger at 6am and been using it pretty steady. i am currently at 89%.
pegs520
Well-Known Member
I've had mine off since 6, with 2 hours of screen time, and I'm at 60%. It's about 10% less than how it was pre-update.
I'm not sure what the deal is. Everything setting is the same as before the update. Meh, guess I'll have to learn to live with it.
Methos1979
Android Enthusiast
I've had a couple days at work to compare battery performance with heavy phone usage and the news is good for the most part. As noted in my original post the battery seems quite a bit improved since the up-rev to 4.1.2. The only caveat to that is it seems to be slightly worse than before when using a lot of data from the 4G network. But when not on 4G the battery life seems greatly improved. At least on my phone.
pegs520
Well-Known Member
Same. Mine isn't as bad as it was a week ago, after purging a few apps and deleting a widget. Now I get 5 1/2 hours screen time instead of 6.... no biggie I guess