Team-BHP - Android Thread: Phones / Apps / Mods

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Originally Posted by bhp_maniac (Post 3039981)

Yes of course. Low asu means low signal level from cell tower and hence phone has to transmit in a higher power state which means higher battery drain. Is it always locking to the max of 19 asu? I had that issue before but with the JB leak, my signal strength is most of the time around 24-25 asu. Between, 16-19asu seems like good signal strength if not the best.

But what can I do here? I mean its not in my control if cell towers/coverage in my area ain't good no? I don't think ROM plays a role here per se.

Infact even on 2G/EDGE I get 16-20 asu. Now don't ask me to shift residence!

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Originally Posted by bhp_maniac (Post 3040201)

I was wondering because, there is no data logo shown in the screenshot :)

Same question that I have!

More so, because I tried 1 full day with background data off and didn't see any noticeable difference with 3G on full time and all other usage constant. FYI, we are both on the same ROM.

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Originally Posted by bhp_maniac (Post 3040201)

I was wondering because, there is no data logo shown in the screenshot :)

If I don't use data for a while, my data logo goes off automatically. After that I have to turn off data and turn it back on again from the toggle. Not sure whether it is a standard feature, but I am not complaining.

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Originally Posted by nishantgandhi (Post 3040262)

But what can I do here? I mean its not in my control if cell towers/coverage in my area ain't good no? I don't think ROM plays a role here per se.
Infact even on 2G/EDGE I get 16-20 asu. Now don't ask me to shift residence!
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:uncontrol. No I won't dare asking you change residence. What I was mentioning was, signal strength topping off at 19asu was an issue with Moto GB & ICS ROMs of Atrix 2. But with the JB leak, now the limitation is gone and phone goes well over 19asu. I've seen 27asu. I am not sure of why this was done, may be for compliance with SAR regulations.

Anybody here got Xperia Z from abroad, or any of your friends ?

Btw,S3 users, can you please tell me how is average battery life on the S3 under the following conditions :

1. 2G, GPRS enabled and browsing continuously .
2. 3G, data enabled and browsing continuously.
3. 3G network with data enabled, but phone in standby mode.

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Originally Posted by Samurai (Post 3040332)

I don't think this is a feature. May be a blessing in disguise :) However, I have seen this with my Defy on older WajKIUI versions, not any more. I think this is the reason of high battery life for you.

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Originally Posted by Samurai (Post 3040332)

It happens when you use Juice Defender/Battery Saver type of apps. Definitely not a standard feature!

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Originally Posted by bhp_maniac (Post 3040338)

But then I'm on WajkIUI GB so ideally this 'limitation' should have been taken care of na?

I'll check signal strength when I'm in other parts of city to figure out the real culprit. I can understand 3G being the issue but I thought EDGE network was pretty well farmed out throughout Mumbai.

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Originally Posted by akhil_rpmlover (Post 3040339)

Battery drain as quoted by an S3 owner from workplace.

1. 2G, GPRS enabled and browsing continuously - No idea
2. 3G, data enabled and browsing continuously - 15-18% per hour
3. 3G network with data enabled, but phone in standby mode - 3-3.5% per hour

I think browsing continuously results are mainly due to Screen ON battery drain. Result #3 is with Sync ON for office mail & Gmail. He's on BSNL 3G network in Kochi, KE.

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Originally Posted by nishantgandhi (Post 3040355)

It happens when you use Juice Defender/Battery Saver type of apps. Definitely not a standard feature!

But then I'm on WajkIUI GB so ideally this 'limitation' should have been taken care of na?

I'll check signal strength when I'm in other parts of city to figure out the real culprit. I can understand 3G being the issue but I thought EDGE network was pretty well farmed out throughout Mumbai.

Oh sorry sorry friend. I was talking about the signal capping issue of Atrix 2. Not Defy. Really sorry for that. I haven't faced any such signal capping on my Defy :)

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Originally Posted by bhp_maniac (Post 3040356)

Thanks a lot maniac bro:D. Just 3-3.5% with 3g data enabled and sync ON ?:Shockked: So, it will last 12+h with data ON? My Galaxy SL just dies in like 5h max. Even if we browse continuously, it will last for 5h eh? Seems, S3 has much better battery than I thought.

What if we are not enabling data and watching videos/movies continuously?

One more doubt. Is overnight charging very bad for the battery? I mean, are there phones which will automatically cut the charging when 100% charge is attained, and will return charging again when it lowers to a particular level, like 90% or so ?

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Originally Posted by nishantgandhi (Post 3040262)

You could flash some other modem version. Did this on my s2. Signal strength went up from 12 asu to 22 asu

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Originally Posted by akhil_rpmlover (Post 3040369)

Thanks a lot maniac bro. Just 3-3.5% with 3g data enabled and sync ON ? So, it will last 12+h with data ON? My Galaxy SL just dies in like 5h max. Even if we browse continuously, it will last for 5h eh? Seems, S3 has much better battery than I thought.

What if we are not enabling data and watching videos/movies continuously?

One more doubt. Is overnight charging very bad for the battery? I mean, are there phones which will automatically cut the charging when 100% charge is attained, and will return charging again when it lowers to a particular level, like 90% or so ?

5h :Shockked: How can you live with such horrible battery life? I strongly believe there is some issues with your SL then. Regarding movie only time, he's not sure of it. He never watches movies on his phone is what he said. From the web browsing results, I think 4-5 hrs of movie play back should be possible provided all other services are switched off. On a side note, my Note 2 drains only around 2-2.2% per hour with 3G data ON and Sync ON :)