Help Google maps using a lot of my battery juice?

[dtm8119]

In my Battery use "what has been using the battery" deal...it says the following:

Android System 67%
Maps 31%
Cell standby 2%

Should the Maps be that high??

 

[soulfetcher13]

Yes, because its not just the maps, it is also utilizing the gps as well. Those two combined will eat your battery quickly.

 

[dtm8119]

Is there a quick way to turn off the GPS function then? I've looked in the settings but can't find how to turn it off.

 

[i VTAK]

Is there a quick way to turn off the GPS function then? I've looked in the settings but can't find how to turn it off.

Settings<location. There should be 3 boxes there, if you uncheck the bottom 2 your GPS will be off. But you really shouldn't need them off. The phone only uses GPS when an app needs it, such as when you're using Google maps. I keep all boxes checked and still get good battery life. If you're using Google maps though, your battery will die fast.

 

[soulfetcher13]

Long press on an open area of one of your seven screens, select widget, and either select the power widget or one of the HTC goggles. I prefer the power widget as you can control brightness, WiFi, gps, Bluetooth, and network control all from the one widget.

 

[aleis]

Long press on an open area of one of your seven screens, select widget, and either select the power widget or one of the HTC goggles. I prefer the power widget as you can control brightness, WiFi, gps, Bluetooth, and network control all from the one widget.

what he said

 

[dtm8119]

Thanks everyone!

 

[soulfetcher13]

what he said

Haven't seen you in a while, did you make the jump from the Eris?

 

[aleis]

Haven't seen you in a while, did you make the jump from the Eris?

Sure did
And good ridden!

 

[soulfetcher13]

Sure did
And good ridden!

Yeah really. It's nice to see you, kinda surprised IT'D and Caddyman haven't made the jump as well. Anyway, welcome. I love this thing.

 

[jakerock]

the maps app eats battery in this manner (30%) with GPS / network locate turned off.

Samsung moment OS 2.1

 

[nightfishing]

Maps shouldn't be using GPS (or battery) unless you are actively using it.

I have seen Maps occasionally not "behave" when sent to the back. I usually check before bed to make sure it is not churning away.

Turning GPS on/off is a workaround (and not a good one).