HD Widgets being a battery hog

[Mittar]

I just got my S5 through work yesterday and it's pretty awesome

One issue though, I checked my battery usage this morning and HD widgets had used a full 54% of battery usage! Followed by screen at 12%. Anyone else use HD Widgets? I love their linked widgets but not willing to sacrifice battery life for them. I never had this issue with them on my S3.

 

[billybodrick]

Had the exact same problem on mine and although I love HD widgets I have uninstalled for now and the problem has gone.

 

[Mittar]

I left feedback on Play, and they responded that they've fixed a bunch of battery issues in their next update, which is rolling out now. I'll wait till I get the update and give it another go.

 

[billybodrick]

Sounds good mate, will give it a try again, thanks !!

 

[Mittar]

Sounds good mate, will give it a try again, thanks !!

Welcome. Make sure you have version 4.0 before using it again. That's the version that the developer said included the fix.

 

[nsboston103]

Which app has to be 4.0 ? How do I check ? How do I update ?

 

[Mittar]

Which app has to be 4.0 ? How do I check ? How do I update ?

HD Widgets. Open the app from the application manager and check the version number. Then see if there's an update on the play store for you, otherwise, sit tight.

 

[nsboston103]

Thanks for the reply. Have a S5 here. was stuck on a Moto photon, till S5 launch. I was assuming S5, had HD Widgets. Don't see it any where in App Man. Went to G-play Hd Wig is pay, 1.99. that what ur talking about ? ty again

 

[Mittar]

Yes, it's a paid app. I like it more than the native widgets because the widgets have multiple links to other apps. tap the clock, it takes you to the clock app. Tap the weather, it takes you to the forecast, tap the date, opens the calender, all on the same widget.

 

[Polish Prince]

They just added a new feature on the weather widget for people in hot climates!