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Massive drain with no wake locks

Hey all
I had a wake lock trigger that was draining my battery so I decided to try and find what was causing it. I turned off all background sync and disabled GPS. I charged my phone to full and then let it drain over night. As you can see in screen shots... Massive drain occurred with no visual signs of the cause. Anyone have an idea?
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Demonic240 said:
Hey all
I had a wake lock trigger that was draining my battery so I decided to try and find what was causing it. I turned off all background sync and disabled GPS. I charged my phone to full and then let it drain over night. As you can see in screen shots... Massive drain occurred with no visual signs of the cause. Anyone have an idea?
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Try to turn off wifi and see what happens

Demonic240 said:
Hey all
I had a wake lock trigger that was draining my battery so I decided to try and find what was causing it. I turned off all background sync and disabled GPS. I charged my phone to full and then let it drain over night. As you can see in screen shots... Massive drain occurred with no visual signs of the cause. Anyone have an idea?
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Did you get any shots of the Kernel Wakelocks and Partial Wakelocks screens in bbs? That's where you would see the culprit(s). Also, do you ever do soft reboots? Some people (including myself) have experienced increased battery drain with no visible wakelocks after soft rebooting. Doing a full reboot seems to fix it.
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It's definitely something using Wi-Fi. Need more in depth analysis
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premo15 said:
Did you get any shots of the Kernel Wakelocks and Partial Wakelocks screens in bbs? That's where you would see the culprit(s). Also, do you ever do soft reboots? Some people (including myself) have experienced increased battery drain with no visible wakelocks after soft rebooting. Doing a full reboot seems to fix it.
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I checked those but there was nothing abnormal. I'd done a reboot when I flashed the kernel back to stock pa.
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It's definitely something using Wi-Fi. Need more in depth analysis
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I've disabled wifi and it drained to dead. Going to recharge to full and see what it does off wi-fi. What could I do to see why/if wi-fi is killing it?

You can see it is draining it in your screen shots. Maybe you didn't fully disable the background Wi-Fi usage. "scanning always enabled" for example
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rootSU said:
You can see it is draining it in your screen shots. Maybe you didn't fully disable the background Wi-Fi usage. "scanning always enabled" for example
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That was one of the first things I disabled.

Demonic240 said:
That was one of the first things I disabled.
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Doesn't look like its disabled correctly. Your screenshot shows nearly 8 hours Wi-Fi.
Maybe there is a bug in your settings data.
Not sure if you're rooted or not but maybe a backup / wipe is the best course of action
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rootSU said:
Doesn't look like its disabled correctly. Your screenshot shows nearly 8 hours Wi-Fi.
Maybe there is a bug in your settings data.
Not sure if you're rooted or not but maybe a backup / wipe is the best course of action
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Here's the current setting. I guess I can factory reset again. I'll try that after this current charge cycle.
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You could try booting the phone into safe mode to see if it's a 3rd party app, though unnecessary if you plan on trying a full reset anyways.

Disable xposed
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Factory reset, no syncing enabled, no auto updates, google now disabled, no apps other than stock gapps installed. Still high android os usage.

Demonic240 said:
Factory reset, no syncing enabled, no auto updates, google now disabled, no apps other than stock gapps installed. Still high android os usage.
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while at first it looks high, in reality it isnt(yet). in your screenshot you have only lost 5% battery so far with light use. at this point you really cant tell what your battery will be like with use.

simms22 said:
while at first it looks high, in reality it isnt(yet). in your screenshot you have only lost 5% battery so far with light use. at this point you really cant tell what your battery will be like with use.
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How about now?

Demonic240 said:
How about now?
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ahh, thats a little better, but itll drop a little more with use. while 20 is a little high, id still classify as normal. really anything up to 20% is normal. typically, after a full cycle, i see android os between 9-15%. but it would all depend on exactly how you use your phone.

simms22 said:
ahh, thats a little better, but itll drop a little more with use. while 20 is a little high, id still classify as normal. really anything up to 20% is normal. typically, after a full cycle, i see android os between 9-15%. but it would all depend on exactly how you use your phone.
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Right now.. I'm not doing anything other than replying to this thread.

Demonic240 said:
Right now.. I'm not doing anything other than replying to this thread.
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i see that chrome(and chrome sandbox) is taking a huge amount of battery for very little use. 21% together, just to respond to xda..

Install system monitor from play store and check CPU freq and number of CPU's online while screen on.
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As said above....use the phone normally and check when its almost drained. It will surely be much lower.
If location is on...it will probably be higher than 10% I'd guess. If so....completely normal.

[Q] Too much battery drain from xposed..

So I got the closed framework and downloaded gravity box, knock code, and app ops. While the phone was fully charged and on standby it turned from 100 to 75% in a couple hours on standby. And while using thenphone there was too much battery drain. Does anyone know from which this happens (I think GB) but please share.
PS. Before applying I would get 20h+ of battery on low to medium usage.

Doesn't knock code need the digitiser to be powered up even when the screen is off?
Try disabling each module one by one until they are all disabled to see what happens.
Please do not post questions in general. Post them in Q&A. You put a [Q] in your thread title so you should know where this thread belongs

rootSU said:
Doesn't knock code need the digitiser to be powered up even when the screen is off?
Try disabling each module one by one until they are all disabled to see what happens.
Please do not post questions in general. Post them in Q&A. You put a [Q] in your thread title so you should know where this thread belongs
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Ya now I disabled them all and please move the thread it should be in Q&A
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The Knock Code drains your battery. It requires the digitizer to be constantly on, thus the drain.

Ubichinon said:
The Knock Code drains your battery. It requires the digitizer to be constantly on, thus the drain.
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But why? It only works when u turn on the screen.. also I turned them all of and still had some drain so I'm thinking bit was the wallpaper..
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Ubichinon said:
The Knock Code drains your battery. It requires the digitizer to be constantly on, thus the drain.
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rootSU said:
Doesn't knock code need the digitiser to be powered up even when the screen is off?
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The knock code module just replaces the pattern lock. It doesn't keep the digitizer on like the LG G3. Doesn't work when the screen is off.
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Battery drain rates are very dependent on usage patterns and sometimes the most insignificant settings changes can lead to well hidden sources of current consumption.
So my advise is to try to remember if you made any changes in your applications or usage patterns right before or after starting to use Xposed, as your answer my lie there.
Also try to identify if the high drain occurs from Xposed itself or one of the modules, by deactivating and/or uninstalling modules and Xposed. Please be very careful that usage patterns might easily tip your conclusions off.
To somehow prove what I'm saying here, I've noticed that on a high usage day, my N5 can last as low as only 8-10 hours on a charge, while on a low usage day, after 12 hours since unplugging, it still has at least 80% of the original charge.
Have a nice day!

Lethargy said:
The knock code module just replaces the pattern lock. It doesn't keep the digitizer on like the LG G3. Doesn't work when the screen is off.
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Exactly
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Lethargy said:
The knock code module just replaces the pattern lock. It doesn't keep the digitizer on like the LG G3. Doesn't work when the screen is off.
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isnt the point of it to be used with knock on features?

rootSU said:
isnt the point of it to be used with knock on features?
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I guess it is on the LG G3, but on that device it can also be used when the screen is on, as a lock screen method, which is what the module emulates.
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Ok. Well as suggested turn 1 off , run for as long as possible. Turn another off and run as long as possible. Etc
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Lethargy said:
I guess it is on the LG G3, but on that device it can also be used when the screen is on, as a lock screen method, which is what the module emulates.
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Its fine that its only while the screen is on and its pretty cool actually.
I think I found the problem and that's its from xposed itself....after I uninstalled the framework I THINK that there is less drain...
Can everyone share their version of xpised and what modules they're running and how is the battery usage...?
Thanks
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nabil alami said:
Its fine that its only while the screen is on and its pretty cool actually.
I think I found the problem and that's its from xposed itself....after I uninstalled the framework I THINK that there is less drain...
Can everyone share their version of xpised and what modules they're running and how is the battery usage...?
Thanks
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Latest Version > 18+ modules > Battery life unaffected

rootSU said:
Latest Version > 18+ modules > Battery life unaffected
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There isn't a huge drain even on stabdy? And are you using GB?
Please link to the latest version
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nabil alami said:
There isn't a huge drain even on stabdy? And are you using GB?
Please link to the latest version
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No additional drain. Latest version available via the xposed installer app.

Really, the user experience with Xposed varies from one user to another xD
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rootSU said:
No additional drain. Latest version available via the xposed installer app.
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2.6.1?
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Lethargy said:
Really, the user experience with Xposed varies from one user to another xD
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To a limit...as having so much drain using three known modules is very starnge. I lost 35% on a couple hours if total standby. So there is something wrong.
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nabil alami said:
2.6.1?
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Thats just the installer app. It does nothing except intall teh frameowrk, but yes that is the latest app. go to "downloads" tab and it will show you it is up to date.

rootSU said:
Thats just the installer app. It does nothing except intall teh frameowrk, but yes that is the latest app. go to "downloads" tab and it will show you it is up to date.
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What's the difference between the classical installation and the normal installation!
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Is my Nexus 5 defective?!?

Hi just got my nexus 5 and been trying to run benchmarks on it... In antutu they say the CPU is poor and in 3d mark physics test is very low... I know about the thermal throttle but really how severe is it?!? Also how to enable quickboot in cm11?!? Also some custom kernel supports quickboot???
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Sukrith said:
Hi just got my nexus 5 and been trying to run benchmarks on it... In antutu they say the CPU is poor and in 3d mark physics test is very low... I know about the thermal throttle but really how severe is it?!? Also how to enable quickboot in cm11?!? Also some custom kernel supports quickboot???
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You're labeling your phone defective because of a benchmark score?
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If I'm analyzing the information you provided correctly, I'd say it's definitely defective. I recommend selling it on swappa and purchasing an iPhone.!.!???.!.!.!
No it is not defective.

If you go to the development sections and read the opening posts on the kernel threads....they usually list the features.
Research and reading are the XDA way!
Clearly read instructions before flashing anything of course.
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And no, i don't know which, if any have such a feature. My N5 boots in about 20 seconds....that's quick enough for me.

I don't think your N5 is defective at all.

It is not the phone that is defective

Guys also my phone generated the 2nd bug report without me doing anything... Once before too it did it by itself... Also when I used my phone while it was charging... The screen went haywire but after a reboot it worked fine... I'm on stock rooted and xposed... Since Google now works on any screen now and also when screen is off and charging... Is it possible to make an app that will make gnow think the phone is charging even when its not and then we'll get touch less control too...
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Sukrith said:
Guys also my phone generated the 2nd bug report without me doing anything... Once before too it did it by itself... Also when I used my phone while it was charging... The screen went haywire but after a reboot it worked fine... I'm on stock rooted and xposed... Since Google now works on any screen now and also when screen is off and charging... Is it possible to make an app that will make gnow think the phone is charging even when its not and then we'll get touch less control too...
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If you did figure it out...your battery life would be destroyed.

KJ said:
If you did figure it out...your battery life would be destroyed.
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Actually no... Our s800 processor has low power DSP or something just like moto x... So I dont think there will be a huge difference!!!
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Sukrith said:
Actually no... Our s800 processor has low power DSP or something just like moto x... So I dont think there will be a huge difference!!!
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Yes, but no one has been able to access it....like for double tap to wake that a lot of kernels have now. So dt2w and "always listening" are running off normal cores and keeping the phone awake....and costing pretty big battery loss.
The N5 has a pedometer on that core, where the X has active display and I believe always listening. No one has gained access to the low voltage core on either device. Its probably not doable without major code changes.

KJ said:
Yes, but no one has been able to access it....like for double tap to wake that a lot of kernels have now. So dt2w and "always listening" are running off normal cores and keeping the phone awake....and costing pretty big battery loss.
The N5 has a pedometer on that core, where the X has active display and I believe always listening. No one has gained access to the low voltage core on either device. Its probably not doable without major code changes.
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They have been able to access it -but Qualcomm prevented it from being shared

KJ said:
Yes, but no one has been able to access it....like for double tap to wake that a lot of kernels have now. So dt2w and "always listening" are running off normal cores and keeping the phone awake....and costing pretty big battery loss.
The N5 has a pedometer on that core, where the X has active display and I believe always listening. No one has gained access to the low voltage core on either device. Its probably not doable without major code changes.
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True... But a person from aokp has successfully activated the core... He hasn't made it public but he has done a video for YouTube...
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Sukrith said:
True... But a person from aokp has successfully activated the core... He hasn't made it public but he has done a video for YouTube...
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I am a believe when I can do it too guy.
He'll be a hero if he can do it for everyone to benefit. Especially in the N5's case.

Can anyone suggest some good mods for me... I'd prefer non flashable since I always boot the twrp image and then do whatever is necessary and then relock the boot loader after resetting the flash counter... So I run stock recovery as I just wanna be sure that my phone in case of a service center visit I get to keep my warranty... Also is there some kind of flash tool??? As in complete wipe and reflash ... As in even when boot loader is deleted???
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battery life is horrible, what can I do? (stats included)

I have 2 hours of SOT! Why? I use a a stock 5.0.1, rooted with latest ElementalX. Greenified all apps except of the ones I need notifications from, gps is off, auto brightness and I can't get a decent battery life? Why?

I know people like GSam, but could we get a BBS log please?

I dont have that, but I will install it now. For now, please help me with what I have

Bei60 said:
I dont have that, but I will install it now. For now, please help me with what I have
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I can't do much with what you have. That's why I requested you provide a BBS log.
I can tell you that you need to go into Developer Options and disable NuPlayer (and reboot). That's (one of) the culprits of crazy battery drain in 5.0. I don't use ElementalX, so I can't say if it's default settings are contributing to your problems or not. You may want to roll with stock until this issue is fixed?

I recommend for now turning off NFC and turning location off or setting to GPS only. Working pretty good on CM12.
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This is what I got today, sorry that its not a full day, also I changed my jernel to franco r70.

Bei60 said:
This is what I got today, sorry that its not a full day, also I changed my jernel to franco r70.
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It's kinda hard to see anything out of the ordinary. Have you tried different ROMs?
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Chrome eats battery. I would get a different browser like Naked Browser.
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Getxrealx said:
It's kinda hard to see anything out of the ordinary. Have you tried different ROMs?
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I don't see anything too out of the ordinary. Have you disabled NuPlayer and changed location mode to Device only?

Please use the "Battery Life Help" thread convienently stuck at the top of this section.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/help/battery-life-help-troubleshoot-battery-t2785128
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Phone overheating

Q) Got my z3 couple of months back and about a week agp the phone Started heating up real quick when doing regular activities browsing and whatsapp. Does anyone know how to solve this? I always have location nfc an other stuff off and always shut the app down before entering another one. Yesterday I tried to factory reset my phone and it heölped for about less than a day and now Its back. Its frustrating and depletes the battery real quick for Some reason. I don't know what to do. And sorry im new to xda so I dont know all the rules

best24 said:
Q) Got my z3 couple of months back and about a week agp the phone Started heating up real quick when doing regular activities browsing and whatsapp. Does anyone know how to solve this? I always have location nfc an other stuff off and always shut the app down before entering another one. Yesterday I tried to factory reset my phone and it heölped for about less than a day and now Its back. Its frustrating and depletes the battery real quick for Some reason. I don't know what to do. And sorry im new to xda so I dont know all the rules
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Hello.
Are you on stock rom and have you unlocked your boot loader or rooted your device?
Which Android version are you using?
We can see which app is running in the background and heating your phone but for that we'd need rooted device.
However, boot into safe mode and see if it still heating up quickly.
When power off menu appears, hold restart/power off to boot into safe mode.
It'd give you a good idea about if it's some app or your device.
Alternatively try repairing your phone using Sony Pc companion and see if it fixes it.
Quote me back if you expect a reply.

Hnk1 said:
Hello.
Are you on stock rom and have you unlocked your boot loader or rooted your device?
Which Android version are you using?
We can see which app is running in the background and heating your phone but for that we'd need rooted device.
However, boot into safe mode and see if it still heating up quickly.
When power off menu appears, hold restart/power off to boot into safe mode.
It'd give you a good idea about if it's some app or your device.
Alternatively try repairing your phone using Sony Pc companion and see if it fixes it.
Quote me back if you expect a reply.
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No I haven't rooted yet.
But yh I booted to safe mode and watched a couple of yt videos with full brightness didn't get hot at all.(normally it gets really hot when doing the same with lowest brightness) where do I know what app or apps is causing. I deleted a file Explorer and it got better a bit
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best24 said:
No I haven't rooted yet.
But yh I booted to safe mode and watched a couple of yt videos with full brightness didn't get hot at all.(normally it gets really hot when doing the same with lowest brightness) where do I know what app or apps is causing. I deleted a file Explorer and it got better a bit
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As I expected, some background app you are using is the actual problem.
Use ES file explorer and see any difference. To be able to pinpoint, you'd need apps like wakelock detector (root) and maybe some battery saving app could tell you which app is draining most of your battery and might be the root cause of it

Hnk1 said:
As I expected, some background app you are using is the actual problem.
Use ES file explorer and see any difference. To be able to pinpoint, you'd need apps like wakelock detector (root) and maybe some battery saving app could tell you which app is draining most of your battery and might be the root cause of it
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Yeah I had es file Explorer and when I deleted it things got a whole lot better. I dont know how one app can do all this is it normal?
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best24 said:
Yeah I had es file Explorer and when I deleted it things got a whole lot better. I dont know how one app can do all this is it normal?
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Well, try updating your app and see if you see any difference. Basically an app can constantly run in background and overload your system memory, thus can drain your battery with heating issues.
Yes, EVEN AN APP can make a big difference.
Try GREENIFY and greenify ES FILE EXPLORER and see if it gets better. (runs better on root but can be used unrooted as well)

Hnk1 said:
Well, try updating your app and see if you see any difference. Basically an app can constantly run in background and overload your system memory, thus can drain your battery with heating issues.
Yes, EVEN AN APP can make a big difference.
Try GREENIFY and greenify ES FILE EXPLORER and see if it gets better. (runs better on root but can be used unrooted as well)
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Ok thanks for help it stopped overheating it was just that ES app I just have to stick with the stock file commander which wants me to buy premium lol
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