Related
I'm going outta country and will have limited access to a charger. I'm not gonna use any data, wifi, etc. Probably just movies, music and some apps.
Anyone have suggestions for best battery life?
I get good battery life on Android 4.0
Sent from my Nexus S 4G using XDA Premium App
Its average for me, looking for a stable ROM also. Ics is a little buggy still, need something very lightweight.
i Think MIUI and Oxygen are very good for Battery ;-)
It seems that most people seem to tout MIUI as the trimmed-down, fast, good battery life ROM. (Never tried it myself as I like all of my extra features )
I don't know if it was just me but I had miui for months and the battery life was just a little better than ics roms. Is there any rom that stands out in term of battery life. If not,I'll just keep ics.
I am a battery saving natzi.
Using the Oxygen ROM with GlaDOS or Franco kernel with deepidle on and google talk without video installed (to make deepidle work right).
Ive also had great success with oICS V40 (now on 41 seems same) with the Matrix 12.5v Kernel and SmartAssv2 @ 1000/200. I have not been able to get deepidle to cooperate but it still get good batt life.
kjaved373 said:
I'm going outta country and will have limited access to a charger. I'm not gonna use any data, wifi, etc. Probably just movies, music and some apps.
Anyone have suggestions for best battery life?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm using
Nexus Beam with
Glados 2.1 CFS Kernel
which, utilising deep idle, gets quite some battery lifetime
Greets
Oxygen + Matrix get good batt life!
I got my HTC Desire S yesterday and updated it to the latest stock ROM OTA.
Now I'm just wondering if I want to flash CM7, the phone feels very fast and snappy as it is on a custom ROM, will I really notice many differences if I flash CM7?
Cheers
You like sense?
Sent from my HTC Desire S using XDA App
That's the good thing about a rooted phone. Do a Nandroid backup of your existing ROM, and give it a try. We all have different tastes and preferences.
CM9 is also round the corner.
Sent from my HTC Desire S using xda premium
cined said:
I got my HTC Desire S yesterday and updated it to the latest stock ROM OTA.
Now I'm just wondering if I want to flash CM7, the phone feels very fast and snappy as it is on a custom ROM, will I really notice many differences if I flash CM7?
Cheers
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Only you can answer that question as snappy is one of those perception issues like battery life. As the previous poster suggested, do a nandroid backup of your current stock ROM setup and start flashing. If you don't like it restore your nandroid backup and you will be back in business.
When I switched from stock rom to cm7 a few months ago, I thought I had a new phone considering the speed advantage I noticed. To me a very important feature of cm7 is the control of application rights. E.g. if you don't like a torch-app to access your personal data you can search an alternative torch app or you can just deny the app the permission you don't want to give (and hope the app will still work).
Battery life improved greatly going from sense to CM7 for me. Overall the experience was much smoother. I felt like I had a new phone again.
Hi guys, I don't like HTC Sense and I wanted better battery life. I have now CM7, but my battery life is not better. I have CyanogenMOD 7.1 (stable version).
I charged my phone on 100% and then I wipe battery status, but battery life is wrong. What can I do for better battery life? Change radio or what?
Thanks for answers...
spajdo said:
Hi guys, I don't like HTC Sense and I wanted better battery life. I have now CM7, but my battery life is not better. I have CyanogenMOD 7.1 (stable version).
I charged my phone on 100% and then I wipe battery status, but battery life is wrong. What can I do for better battery life? Change radio or what?
Thanks for answers...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Check for some apps that can drain battery.
With the same version installed and only some Gapps from the package, with Tiamat kernel /smartassv2 governor at max ~900 MHz I had up to 5 days running time between charges.
How do I know which application drain battery?
I charge battery every day...
spajdo said:
How do I know which application drain battery?
I charge battery every day...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Have you seen this?
Apps that can drain battery are those that all the time are trying to access a network, or GPS service or syncing etc.
Hell yes!
I love CM7! I like AOSP. I have been using Sense since I got the phone, but now decided to give CM ago..
The speed is incredible. Its much faster than Sense. I love the simplicity in some aspects too.
However, I miss some sense features.
Examples: hibernate, clock app, some Widgets etc
Sent from my HTC Desire S
CM7 was a great upgrade.
I should have done it long ago.
Love CM7 here, I switched mainly for battery life n customisation options
Sent from my HTC Desire S using xda premium
cined said:
I got my HTC Desire S yesterday and updated it to the latest stock ROM OTA.
Now I'm just wondering if I want to flash CM7, the phone feels very fast and snappy as it is on a custom ROM, will I really notice many differences if I flash CM7?
Cheers
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I think if you are happy with your ROM, why change it? You can change it in the future anyway, if you realize, that stock ROM is not good enough any more.
In my case, I also tried CM7 and I do not like it. Do not take me wrong, I believe it is a very good ROM, but I just cannot be without HTC Sense, that's all. So my last stock ROM was 2.3.5 and after long research for custom ROMs, I found one, Endymion. It is great ROM and with Sense 3.5.
The only reason for another one in the future is this one is not going to be with ICS.
The great thing about Sense imo is that it is an all-in one package. For example the weather widget, calendar widget and many more. Whereas CM7 is more customizable to your liking, but with increased performance and better battery life.
Hi guys. My dad bought a Nexus S i9023, and I slapped an ICS ROM on top of it. The thing is: the battery drains very quickly. As he is a businessman, he needs a ROM that has a good battery life, let's say, for two days (more would be welcome). What would you suggest me?
despotovski01 said:
Hi guys. My dad bought a Nexus S i9023, and I slapped an ICS ROM on top of it. The thing is: the battery drains very quickly. As he is a businessman, he needs a ROM that has a good battery life, let's say, for two days (more would be welcome). What would you suggest me?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
i using 2.3.3 GRI54 stock rom , quite nice..
hi i also have the same prob.. i would luv to have a gingerbread rom which luks stock (absolutely no changes looks wise) and also is 2.3.6 ... most impotantly has excellent battery life.. plzzzzzzzz
Hello
I talk too much ... near 50-70 SMS per day .. Bcuz of my work and i use
AndroidMe Rom you can find here >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1421564
Eugene Kernel you can find from >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1401455
Sry for my bad english .. i hope its help you
HolymighT said:
Hello
I talk too much ... near 50-70 SMS per day .. Bcuz of my work and i use
AndroidMe Rom you can find here >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1421564
Eugene Kernel you can find from >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1401455
Sry for my bad english .. i hope its help you
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for your reply. I'll try that.
Yw Man ..
im not so pro but there is many many rom and kernel can help you about battery saving .. but both of em were my own exprience..
AndroidMe 1.1.0 And Eugene Kernele Speedy 3 .. both awesome
dont know about their new version .. but i read ppl comment new version more stable and faster ..
From my experience the ROM doesn't affect battery life as much as a kernel can.
If you're using the stock ICS ROM try flashing Eugene373's SPEEDY 5 kernel.
Select Gov: Scary
IO Scheduler: Simple IO
This kernel has the best DEEP SLEEP times which in effect should have better battery life.
However on another note, 2 days of battery time is nearly impossible if he's going to make several calls a day. No matter what ROM/Kernel you use, you still have to plug in the charger at least once in the course of 48 hours.
i would say , it's not about ROM , but something related to kernel and your usage.
try Steve.Garon kernel or Eugene373's kernel , they say they are battery friendly. try UV , never OC, i would suggest 100 - 800 is good.
about usage , set brilliantness to minim as possible , don't use 3G connection but 2G, shut GPS BT and WIFI when not need.
easiest way !!! why don't you buy your dad an extra battery or external power source ? i don't know how to say it in english , just like a big battery , contains at least 10,000+ mAh ,and can use it charge phone, laptop , mp3, mp4 or something via USB.
like me , i have 2 batteries , so i don't worry about my battery ...it hardly kill 2 batteries in one day...
kangy-s rom with eugene's speedy 5 sio scheduler .. i get one day heavy usage with like 5 hrs on call .. over 100 sms .. over 2 hrs of whatsapp usage .. music .. its awesome
Thanks for your replies guys! I installed AOSP+ ROM with Eugene kernel 3.1.9.
Edit: It's over one day since my dad's Nexus is unplugged, and the battery is 50% !!
Sent from my GT540 using XDA App
hey guys sry for the late reply.. the ic suggestions are really great but i actually wanna try out with gingerbread roms also.. and from the list i searched in, am guessing these roms come with theiir custom kernels...
http : / / nexusshacks . com/category/nexus-s-roms/page/2/
but they all seem to be OC...
so i would really be thankful if u could suggest me some gud ones..
thanx a lot
FYI: is installing a new kernel safe?? and can i revert back to stock kernel if i wanna?? sry for basic questions but i dono much about kernels...
Rom with Good battery
I have tried many many many ginger bread roms, from cm 7 to other roms. I must say oxygen rom is by far the best. used to have 1.5-2 days of battery life with it. of course coupled with Glados kernel or Trinity. Up to you, just give it a shot, u wont regret it make sure u install 2.3.1 not 2.3.2 as its more stable
download.oxygen.im/roms/update-oxygen-2.3.1-NS-signed.zip
and for Ice cream Sandwich i would definitely suggest AOSP+ by Androiduser 0011000. its simply great with minor modifications. Gives great battery life with Glados or ICUP Eugene speedy 5
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1397358
hope i was of help
PS. Flashing kernels is very safe. A Kernel contains the Drivers for your phone.so its very safe. Custom Kernels usually offer nice mods like "better screen colors" "better Battery" and "BLN" which i like the most because the 4 touch buttons light up when u recieve smthg.
and ofcourse you can always go back to stock.
cool thanx a lot.. will try it today itself..
Stock ICS with TEUV Or Speed 5
Miui has great battery lifecon the nexus s. Super fast too
Sent from my MIUI.us Sensation 4G using XDA App
I actually have a similar question. I myself own a Epic 4g Touch (GS2), but my girlfirend has a Nexus S for T-Mobile and she is running CM7. thing is i slapped that on for her when that was the most up to date thing, and you ICS upon us, i thought it was time i upgraded her phone. I wanted to put CyberGR-MOD using Matr1x 14.5CFS, but i'm going based off what i could read about it. It appears to be fast, tweaked, and customizable, just what i want. Only thing that i don't know is, is it Stable, and is the battery life good. Anyone have any thoughts on this ROM
Hi guys I have gone from one ROM to another all professing to be the smoothest or most stable but all have left some what of a bitter taste in my mouth. My current ROM seems to be the most stable and have all the basic modcons working AndroidHD v1.0 | ICS
So I’m on a UK I9020 and I’m like preferably ICS over GB and main important points to consider for me would be
Battery Life, Stable, and Fast,
I am a bit of a power user but the ROM don’t have to have to many mods or sparkles just need something that doesn’t reboot at least twice a day and gives me battery life for 12 hours plus with fair use of apps and internet.
Please help at the end of my tether
yeah i'm in the same spot...i have been trying some ics roms and many claim "fast & stable & rock solid & butter smooth" etc
But they dont feel that way to me...i really like ics but i think its still slowish. GB is way faster.
Currently on codenameandroid 1.2.0 with matr1x 15.5 cfs
Come on guys don't all hide now lol, need your applied knowledge. Some one must have some thing they can recommend
try AndroidMe 1.1.0 not a single issue for me ,when on others ics roms i had fcs and reboots.
battery life around 16h with 3h of 3g and 3h screen on with brightness set at 68%.
CM 9 1.1 has been stable and brutally fast, better than stock IMHO. Only thing missing is FB sync.
mr_raider said:
CM 9 1.1 has been stable and brutally fast, better than stock IMHO. Only thing missing is FB sync.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Only thing thats kept me from CM roms is the worry that apps wont work with them, what sort of uptime do you get?
kangy v10 or AOKP milestone 3, damn good , with Matr1x kernel.
smooth , stable , battery friendly
im using the last cm9 kang with a bare boned(no mods added) trinity kernel, not a single stutter or speed bumbs. fast, stable, and everything works.
Now I'm using CyberGR-MOD|NS.NGN ICS v.5 HYBRID+Matr1x 14.5CFS, well, as far as I can tell, it is quite stable and battery is not draining so fast.
Try some roms with AOSP tags, these roms have less modifications and mods, and maybe have a better better performance.
simms22 said:
im using the last cm9 kang with a bare boned(no mods added) trinity kernel, not a single stutter or speed bumbs. fast, stable, and everything works.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
can u give d link to download cm9 kang.... and d kernel u said...
So far brain master's AOSP and cyberGR hybrid ICS have been the best for me... nice and stable and great battery life
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA App
just tried a few roms. sorry to say that the stock rom is the best, so far.
Stock is stable, but a bit slow. but the slow problem is same in other custom roms.
I don't have the problem of battery drain.
Downloading 4.0.4 rom ported from NS4G. Hope it fix the speed problem.
Don't want to use 2.3 anymore, though 2.3 is fast and stable
I tried these custom roms -
Mv 2.1.27, 2.1.28(cm9) lots of added features, but less stable than stock
Miui - although I am a Chinese, don't like this Chinese rom.
Slow. Don't know the cause. Rom still in alpha? Or wasting CPU power on beautiful ui?
Unfamiliar ui Is another problem. Not my cup of coffee
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA App
bigmem said:
Only thing thats kept me from CM roms is the worry that apps wont work with them, what sort of uptime do you get?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No reboots on stock kernel and CPU speed. Overall, I've found all ICS ROMs to be moe robust than gimgerbread, with very little issues.
Hi all. Some advice from this community, pls. Need your advise on a great battery performing custom gingerbread ROM.
I need my phone to eek out whatever battery life it can give me. 3 to 4 hours of conference calls a day and the calls are critical because these conference calls can impact the company I work for in 7 figures and up.
Obviously I'm not some high school kid rocking the lastest rom to beat out my buds in quadran on dateless nights. But I do stay connected with my friends via social media means. I went back to GB based ROMS because ICS (even the new 4.0.4) just doesn't cut it when it comes to battery life and to me, offers no functionality enhancement over MIUI GB based ROMs.
Does anyone know if MIUI is still developing new ROMS on gingerbread? Can someone point me to a site? I've been to all the MIUI sites linked here and all I see is ICS ROMS. Or is there any other ROMS that are still being developed on GB you know of?
Thanks so much!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1181050 thats the best imo you can go if you whant gb rom.
i get 15hours from my battery on cyborg rom v10 ics.
Thank you!
elboss said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1181050 thats the best imo you can go if you whant gb rom.
i get 15hours from my battery on cyborg rom v10 ics.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for your advice, that is the GB ROM I'm already loving. Just wish the development would continue to polish off some FCs.
I totally love CYBERGR's v9 (2nd only to MIUI due to MIUI apps), but the battery life was just poor compared to my all the GB ROMS I've already had prior to trying out CYBERGR. I'll keep an eye out for v10's user feedback along with yours. Thanks for sharing.
cheers!
While battery is important I just can't make sense of this.
For these very important conference calls daily you are not around a car charger/AC power/or even usb power?
Then you always get a extra battery or a extended battery or multiple battery's.
While battery life is important for someone that has your usage pattern/requirements there really is no reason to have to resort to going back to gb roms to get more battery life.
Thanks!
albundy2010 said:
While battery is important I just can't make sense of this.
For these very important conference calls daily you are not around a car charger/AC power/or even usb power?
Then you always get a extra battery or a extended battery or multiple battery's.
While battery life is important for someone that has your usage pattern/requirements there really is no reason to have to resort to going back to gb roms to get more battery life.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for the comments but in my testing of all the GB vs ICS ROMs, I have found substantial more usage time out of GB ROMs. Otherwise, I would not be asking this question, right?
For those of you who care to know, the difference between my experience in all of the GB and ICS ROMS is just that: with any ICS ROM, I WILL NEED A/C with me at all times whereas with GB ROMS, most of them can get me through most days with only needing AC at the end of my work.
Have fun with your devices, all!