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Google Authenticator App drains battery or not?

darpa999

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Oct 28, 2012
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I just installed the Google Authenticator for the 2-step login verification for my Gmail account.

Since this generates the PIN codes every 30 seconds, will my batteries drain faster than normally?

I dont use wny wifi or any bluetooth at all. I only use my phone for SMS and making calls.

Thx.
 

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