GPS, Wifi, and Battery: The Truth

[Mr. Ed]

I'm sure this has been answered like 5 times now, but simply put:

Wifi:

If you're in an area with wifi service, turn Wifi on. It will always save you power over using 3G/4G.

Otherwise, for most battery performance, turn it off.

Keep in mind this only works if you also TURN OFF your 4g and mobile network radios.

 

[Mr. Ed]

I just set up profiles in Locale to turn all that junk on and off when I'm most likely to need it. It's worked out quite well for me so far.

For instance:
At home - Ringer loud, WiFi on, GPS off.

Leave home - Ringer loud, WiFi off, GPS on.

At work - Ringer off, WiFi on, GPS on.

I will have to check out Locale...I have been using timerrific

 

[salpiche]

I just set up profiles in Locale to turn all that junk on and off when I'm most likely to need it. It's worked out quite well for me so far.

For instance:
At home - Ringer loud, WiFi on, GPS off.

Leave home - Ringer loud, WiFi off, GPS on.

At work - Ringer off, WiFi on, GPS on.

about the same thing I do, my changes are ringer always on, if I have WiFi on I turn off mobile network (at home and at work) this way it isn't trying to connect to 3G (just in case an app looks for it), on an average day I get anywhere between 9 to 11 hours of battery life.

 

[Deleted User]

Like everyone else. At home, WiFi is on, mobile (3g) and gps is off. With WiFi only I can get almost 24 hours.. with moderate use when awake.

With 3g only, just a few hours if I am using data.

I use WiFi whenever I can over 3g mobile. Sucks I have to. If I could get same time on 3g ss WiFi battery life would be awesome.

I turn it all off at night. Whether charging or not.

Sad thing is, the average user prob has no idea to do these things.