Help Battery Vampires

[Iconoclast]

Which drains the battery more, Wi-Fi or GPS? I currently have both on 24/7.

I was trying to do a smart action to trigger the Wi-Fi on only when I was at a couple locations with Wi-Fi. (Cannot be done, Even if GPS is on with Wi-Fi off) Next, I thought to do a smart action to trigger GPS on when launch Navigation or Maps, again cannot do this. Supposedly, you cannot use launching an app to trigger an action.

And just how bad are Live Wallpapers? I love the

 

[old.blue]

Best thing I can suggest is to look at your battery usage and see which uses more?

 

[Iconoclast]

Thanks Doug, I wasn

 

[Nateonator]

I can't really comment on GPS as I only turn it on when I need it. Regarding wifi, I have been stuck at home all week only using wifi and my phone lasts at least 48 hrs with moderate to heavy use. I know that the wifi search feature eats up a lot battery looking for a wifi connection. I turned that off and battery lasts a lot longer.