Help 2.3.6 - Andriod OS Eating Battery!!

gsxr150 · Dec 17, 2011

Did anyone else notice that Andriod OS is eating all your battery since the 2.3.6 update? Mine is not lasting nearly as long, and I have not changed a single setting. Only change was the 2.3.6 update. :mad:

mrcminnesota · Dec 17, 2011

I have noticed that it does not last as long but you may want to check to make sure none of the settings were changed without you doing it.

IAmSixNine · Dec 17, 2011

Mine seems to be ok.
Im at 48 percent with about 6 hours use. Thats better then before. But only because normally i am on WIFI for the first 8 hours while i am at work. With it being Saturday no WiFi so it should have used more battery.
So far so good.
More testing is needed for me to be completely convinced.

gsxr150 · Dec 19, 2011

There is a known problem with 2.3.6, it's all over the net. I don't think this forum is active enough anymore. Guys, if you go into what your battery is using, your Andriod OS is going to be much higher than it used to be. I've confirmed this with 4 seperate GS2's.

highwayman1224 · Dec 19, 2011

gsxr150 said:
There is a known problem with 2.3.6, it's all over the net. I don't think this forum is active enough anymore. Guys, if you go into what your battery is using, your Andriod OS is going to be much higher than it used to be. I've confirmed this with 4 seperate GS2's.

Well, apparently not all phones have high android OS,cause mines only at 8%.

jdowney · Dec 19, 2011

I have this problem too, 60% of my battery use, and its like I can see the little green battery indicator dropping. Hope there is a fix for this soon, I feel like I have to only use my phone in emergency situations now.

jcruzanski · Dec 20, 2011

What was normal before? I just got mine on Friday, and I'm seeing about 35-45% battery usage as Android OS....

I am seeing a draw of anywhere between 8 mah, and 50 mah, every 5 minutes on the button, and I can't see where... all sync things turned off, GPS, wifi, 4G... also... no apps running.

thinkbig11 · Dec 20, 2011

I have noticed a measurable difference in battery life since the update too. No other changes besides the update.

thinkbig11 · Dec 23, 2011

Maybe I spoke too soon. The battery seems as good if not better than prior to the update these last two days

suXor · Dec 24, 2011

Don't confuse overall battery life with the order of battery use in the battery status.

The order of battery using services/applications can vary. If the Android OS is on the top, you are not really using the device much as the OS is the top consumer of power.

If your overall battery life is not lasting as long as it use to, then yes, look at the worst offenders and consider how you have been using the device to see if it aligns.

Don't mistake a process/application's higher % to mean a higher drain on the battery, it just means it has used X% of the battery compared to other applications.

JUSTQUAN2 · Dec 27, 2011

Tho my use is around 8%-9% my battery is still trash. I just spent the extra money on extended batteries to get me through my work days.

IAmSixNine · Dec 28, 2011

Yup, thats what i am going to do. Buy a bigger battery once i find one with a back i like.

JUSTQUAN2 · Dec 28, 2011

IAmSixNine said:
Yup, thats what i am going to do. Buy a bigger battery once i find one with a back i like.

The seido 3200 mah is good. Pricey but still a good choice with a good rep. I also have the trexcell 3800mah extended battery. I am posting a few lil stats so folks can have a some what idea on which direction they want to go in.

Also i used the auto root for EK02. I downloaded juice defender ultimate to assist with these battery life issues.

da man · Dec 28, 2011

I just carry a cheap replacement battery with me on days ill be away from a charger. Its small enough and keeps my phone slim. Even with heavy use two batteries has always got me through my day.

Cavemansol · Dec 28, 2011

What are you guys averaging after the update? Ive only had the phone 2 days now, but with my normal usage, which id say leans to the heavier side of usage, im average about 7% of battery per hour. I know its kinda hard to base anything on that. But im not at all disappointed so far with the battery life compared to my EVO3D that i traded away.

Ronny71 · Dec 28, 2011

Cavemansol said:
What are you guys averaging after the update? Ive only had the phone 2 days now, but with my normal usage, which id say leans to the heavier side of usage, im average about 7% of battery per hour. I know its kinda hard to base anything on that. But im not at all disappointed so far with the battery life compared to my EVO3D that i traded away.

I have the 3D as well...And this blows it outta water...Get a Seidio Battery and your woes will be over ...I had the 4000 on the EVO ...1 1/2 - 2 days on a charge ...Moderate use ...You can find them (The 3800's) at a cheaper price on Amazon or Ebay...Also install Ultimate Juice...

Assbeard1013 · Dec 29, 2011

I'm getting 24 to 29 hours with medium usage. My battery life wasn't great when my phone was stock. Its a whole lot better now that I rooted and Flashed Unnamed Rom v. 2.0.1 its 2.3.6 on EL13. It takes out bloat/crap ware, CIQ, and needless Facebook/Twitter Sun Ming. I think that's why I'm getting great battery life.

JUSTQUAN2 · Dec 29, 2011

Assbeard1013 said:
I'm getting 24 to 29 hours with medium usage. My battery life wasn't great when my phone was stock. Its a whole lot better now that I rooted and Flashed Unnamed Rom v. 2.0.1 its 2.3.6 on EL13. It takes out bloat/crap ware, CIQ, and needless Facebook/Twitter Sun Ming. I think that's why I'm getting great battery life.

Can you give a link for that ROM you are using please?

Assbeard1013 · Dec 29, 2011

Rom: [ROM][EL13 2.3.6] UnNamed v2.0.1 - (12/15/2011) - xda-developers

YouTube video on how to instal for any noobs to flashing: How to install the UnNamed Rom on the Samsung Epic 4G Touch - YouTube with links in description for Rom.

BTW this Rom also has the camera fix that turns your volume rocker into a shutter button while in camera app. And gives you the extended settings ontop of notification bar. I.E. (Brightness, Data, Sync, Airplane Mode, and Flashlight.)

Check out a review video here first b4 flashing:UnNamed Rom Review for the Samsung Epic 4G Touch - YouTube

Hope this helps.

Assbeard1013 · Dec 29, 2011

This is yesterday with moderate to heavy usage.

Cavemansol · Dec 29, 2011

Ronny71 said:
I have the 3D as well...And this blows it outta water...Get a Seidio Battery and your woes will be over ...I had the 4000 on the EVO ...1 1/2 - 2 days on a charge ...Moderate use ...You can find them (The 3800's) at a cheaper price on Amazon or Ebay...Also install Ultimate Juice...

See thats kinda it though, I dont even feel like i need the extended battery at all. Im just kind of surprised that people would need it with this phone. Im sure some people abuse the crap out of their phones but damn, these things last forever on the stock battery!

JUSTQUAN2 · Dec 29, 2011

I am rooted with the auto root EK02. I don't have clockwork recovery. Is it something I'm doing wrong? I boot into recovery and it's the android one.

JUSTQUAN2 · Dec 29, 2011

I'm rooted using the auto root for EK02. I don't have clockwork recovery, it's rebooting to the android one. Is there something I'm doing wrong?

Assbeard1013 · Dec 30, 2011

Look up QBKing77 on YouTube. He has a How to get clockwork video. I ran into the same problem but watched his video and found out I missed a step.

Assbeard1013 · Dec 30, 2011

How to root and clockworkmod the Samsung Epic Touch 4G - YouTube

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