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Settings for Optimal Daily Screen On Time and Usage

Beware: These are my settings and have worked for me and a few other family/friends who own HTC One X's. What may work for one person may not work for everyone. Because different people use their phone differently throughout the day. But with these tips and settings each person was able to maximize the use and efficiency of the battery (including me).
ON AVERAGE I GET : 3-4 HOURS SCREEN TIME, ON ALL DAY MODERATE TO HEAVY USAGE , MY BEST WAS 5 HRS AT ONE POINT!
(Text Messaging, 1 hour Phone Calls, Camera, Music, Facebook, Email, WebBrowsing, Twitter, Spotify, PULSE News, ESPN Scorecenter)
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Before we start If you are on OTA 2.20 Update make sure you root your phone using this guide (you can only do this if you saved the "Unlock_code.bin" from the 1.85 root method.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1812039 CREDIT TO: ERASTE
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After you complete the above requirement. Then move onto the tips/tricks below
APPS NEEDED: BetterBatteryStats (root required), BatteryCalibration (root required), Quick Boot (root required), SetCPU (root required), SmartSync Disabler, TitaniumBackup (root required), Watchdog
Within Settings:
1. Wi-Fi:
Go to Advanced -->
- Turn off "Network Notification Setting"
- Select Always for "Keep Wi-Fi on during Sleep"
- Un-check "Best Wi-Fi Performance)
2. Still inside settings click on "More" under "Mobile Network"
- Make Sure "NFC" is set to OFF
3. In Accounts and Sync
- Make sure you turn off any sync settings you dont need. I usually leave DropBox, Facebook, Weather, Google on.
4. In Location
- Turn off GPS Satellites.
- I keep 1st and the 3rd setting checked usually all the time.
5. Display, Gestures, & buttons
- (This is Personal Choice) I uncheck "Animation"
- Uncheck "HTC gestures"
6. Sound
- Uncheck "Quiet ring on pickup" , "Pocket Mode", "Flip for speaker"
- Also uncheck "Dial pad touch tones", "Touch Sounds", "Screen lock sound" , "Vibrate feedback" .
7. Power
- Uncheck "Fast boot"
8. Language & keyboard
- Inside "HTC Sense Input" setting, Turn off "Sound feedback" , "Vibration feedback" , "Trace keyboard" , "Toggle keboards"
EXIT OUT OF SETTINGS
NOW:
- If you have the Sense UI Weather/Clock Widget good!, if not add the Widget to your Homescreen for this part
-- Click on the Cloud or Weather Icon on the Weather/Clock Widget ... THEN click on "Menu" --> Then click on "Edit" = now erase any of the other locations for weather ... this reduces the amount of places the weather has to sync to.
--- NEXT ... Go back to the home screen and now on the Weather/Clock Widget this time click on the Time ... THEN at the bottom click on "World Clock" ---> Then click on "Edit" at the top within the "World Clock" screen ---> then delete the other World Times ...
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Download "SmartSync Disabler"
- Check the setting "Disable smartsync" (smartsync is apparently some glitch that causes your phone to drain overnight, look into it...)
- Restart your phone
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Download "Watchdog"
- Configure it and leave it be; this app will tell you when there are rogue apps running wild in the background.
-- After you are notified about the rogue app you can go and close it .... very useful to minimize stray apps causing battery drain
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Download "SetCPU"
- Set the "max" to "1134" (value I use, and i experience no lag .... this underclocks your phone without noticable lag or performance issues)
- The "min" is by default at "384" , leave it at that
- Check the setting "Set on Boot"
- At the bottom there are 2 little tabs:
1st tab: select "ondemand"
2nd tab: select "noop"
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Download "TitaniumBackup" (I use pro version)
- Click on the "Backup/Restore" tab
-- Once inside the tab find and freeze any bloatware apps/signed apps that you dont need our use ... just longpress on any useless Apps and choose
--- For example I froze: YellowPages, ATT Navigator, Car, CityID, MOG, HTC Hub, Live TV, Top HD Games...etc...
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Download "QuickBoot"
- Use this to quickly reboot or power down just by clicking on the app without having to hold on the power button.
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Download "BatteryCalibration"
- Charge the battery to 100%
- Once you are at a 100%, open this APP
- If you see "100%" in white bold letters --> Then click on Calibrate ---> Then unplug your phone and use
UR BATTERY IS NOW CALIBRATED
USE THIS AFTER SWITCHING ROMS and ETC ...
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Download "BetterBatteryStats"
- Use this app to check which apps are causing a lot of drain
- Look up the guide on how to use this APP to hone your "wakelocks"
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HOPE THIS GUIDE AND STEPS HELP YOU AS MUCH AS IT DID ME, MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS!

I do all of these except battery calibration, setcpu, and I leave GPS on.
I don't see a need to use the battery calibration app on this phone. All my CPU tweaks I apply via init script so I don't need the app running using resources. Also I've found that GPS doesn't eat up too much unless an app is misbehaving. Also most of the sound stuff won't do to much. The only other thing I could suggest is use manual screen brightness instead of auto.
Other then that these are some good guidelines to good battery life
Good job OP :thumbup:
Edit: I also don't leave watchdog on there unless its a new ROM/app I'm testing. If you aren't experiencing wake locks there isn't much need for this app. Great for sniffing out rogue apps however!
Sent from my One X

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ChongoDroid said:
I do all of these except battery calibration, setcpu, and I leave GPS on.
I don't see a need to use the battery calibration app on this phone. All my CPU tweaks I apply via init script so I don't need the app running using resources. Also I've found that GPS doesn't eat up too much unless an app is misbehaving. Also most of the sound stuff won't do to much. The only other thing I could suggest is use manual screen brightness instead of auto.
Other then that these are some good guidelines to good battery life
Good job OP :thumbup:
Edit: I also don't leave watchdog on there unless its a new ROM/app I'm testing. If you aren't experiencing wake locks there isn't much need for this app. Great for sniffing out rogue apps however!
Sent from my One X
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HELLO! THANK U FOR THE KIND COMMENTS! ANY HELP WITH HOW TO DO THE "init.d" STUFF WOULD BE GREAT! GUIDE MAYBE?!

I'm curious what is NFC under the network setting?
I'm currently trying to max battery life, o have notice huge drops in battery time since moving to the new base.
Oh ...nice guide, should help a lot of people.
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Grnfinger said:
I'm curious what is NFC under the network setting?
I'm currently trying to max battery life, o have notice huge drops in battery time since moving to the new base.
Oh ...nice guide, should help a lot of people.
Sent from my HTC One XL using xda premium
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Underneath "Mobile Network" there are 3 dots? click on that and then you shall see NFC within one of those settings!

Turn Off Wifi during sleep mode

Hey guys,
I just need to know all the options available in HAM7 in order to switch-off the WI-FI whenever I pressed the lock-button or screen is off or phone in sleep mode?
However, Can anyone tells me how long does the phone needs to enter the "sleep mode" if it's screen timeout is set to 15seconds + all apps are protected "restricted" from (Running in background + Push-notification)?
Thanks

alkot said:
Hey guys,
I just need to know all the options available in HAM7 in order to switch-off the WI-FI whenever I pressed the lock-button or screen is off or phone in sleep mode?
However, Can anyone tells me how long does the phone needs to enter the "sleep mode" if it's screen timeout is set to 15seconds + all apps are protected "restricted" from (Running in background + Push-notification)?
Thanks
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This app does what you want: Smart Battery Saver
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bitdefender.smartbattery&hl=pl
Smart Wi-Fi
Disables your Andoid’s Wi-Fi when the screen is OFF, and re-activates it when the screen is back on.
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alexre123 said:
This app does what you want: Smart Battery Saver
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bitdefender.smartbattery&hl=pl
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Hey Alex,
Thanks for your help, but i think there is already an option in the Huawei Ascend mate 7 phones for doing such thing but i can't really find it, the reason that i don't need to download any (Battery Saving Programs, that the phone is packed with the same utility too! called "Phone Manager") ,, it was working with me, but seems to be i done something (disable something or protect something "Restricting it") from doing it's normal function that i still don't figure it out what is it!
Thanks for your reply, I've tried this app and i wasn't knew what does "Smart WIFI" means until Now, so i would make it my last choice to download this app again, in case if i didn't find a way to manage it within the phone settings.

alkot said:
Hey Alex,
Thanks for your help, but i think there is already an option in the Huawei Ascend mate 7 phones for doing such thing but i can't really find it, the reason that i don't need to download any (Battery Saving Programs, that the phone is packed with the same utility too! called "Phone Manager") ,, it was working with me, but seems to be i done something (disable something or protect something "Restricting it") from doing it's normal function that i still don't figure it out what is it!
Thanks for your reply, I've tried this app and i wasn't knew what does "Smart WIFI" means until Now, so i would make it my last choice to download this app again, in case if i didn't find a way to manage it within the phone settings.
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Go to settings - > WI-FI -> scroll down -> Advanced Settings -> Keep Wi- Fi on during sleep -> Never
I have it on " Always" but you can choose "Never"
Hope it helps

alexre123 said:
Go to settings - > WI-FI -> scroll down -> Advanced Settings -> Keep Wi- Fi on during sleep -> Never
I have it on " Always" but you can choose "Never"
Hope it helps
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Unfortunately, I've the same options on "Never (increase data usage)"
But still the wifi is on, that means either the phone doesn't enter into sleep mode after 2-10mins or more or either it's not the option we're looking for!

alkot said:
Unfortunately, I've the same options on "Never (increase data usage)"
But still the wifi is on, that means either the phone doesn't enter into sleep mode after 2-10mins or more or either it's not the option we're looking for!
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Yeah, same here, I tested on 'Never' and I have the same result, so don't worry it's not from your phone, probably it's from the firmware I guess.
You can test the Smart Wi fi option from the Smart Battery Saver app to see if it works.

alkot said:
Unfortunately, I've the same options on "Never (increase data usage)"
But still the wifi is on, that means either the phone doesn't enter into sleep mode after 2-10mins or more or either it's not the option we're looking for!
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I had it on the default setting and my wifi and it will dc when it goes to sleep after a few mins. I dnt know how long exactly but when i turn on the screen i can see the wifi is off and will connect after.
the thing is im on b120 the stock that i had on my tl10.
Sent from my HUAWEI MT7-TL10

Easy Computer said:
I had it on the default setting and my wifi and it will dc when it goes to sleep after a few mins. I dnt know how long exactly but when i turn on the screen i can see the wifi is off and will connect after.
the thing is im on b120 the stock that i had on my tl10.
Sent from my HUAWEI MT7-TL10
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Me too, I Haven't upgrade the EMUI Firmware yet, Its still have the default firmware came with the phone out of the box, which is the same one you've it already, But your options in the settings is set to "Notify" ? because that was my default option!

alexre123 said:
Yeah, same here, I tested on 'Never' and I have the same result, so don't worry it's not from your phone, probably it's from the firmware I guess.
You can test the Smart Wi fi option from the Smart Battery Saver app to see if it works.
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Yes, I did test the App once again, and it really does what it says PLUS it really makes a difference in battery life better than before!
Great App, I wanna thank you for suggesting this app to me :good:
Thanks Again

Easy Computer said:
I had it on the default setting and my wifi and it will dc when it goes to sleep after a few mins. I dnt know how long exactly but when i turn on the screen i can see the wifi is off and will connect after.
the thing is im on b120 the stock that i had on my tl10.
Sent from my HUAWEI MT7-TL10
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I'm on b120 also now and wi-fi doesn't turn off during sleep when I leave it to 'never' . But it's not that important, I don't know how much battery will save anyway
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alkot said:
Yes, I did test the App once again, and it really does what it says PLUS it really makes a difference in battery life better than before!
Great App, I wanna thank you for suggesting this app to me :good:
Thanks Again
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I'm glad it solve your problem

Seems like option 'Always allow scanning' in Advanced Wi-Fi settings switched on. This option allow google location to scan Wi-Fi when it is turned off

hoooooy said:
Seems like option 'Always allow scanning' in Advanced Wi-Fi settings switched on. This option allow google location to scan Wi-Fi when it is turned off
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As you can see in the following picture it's my settings, without using the app "Smart Battery Saver" suggested by member in previous comments the device couldn't been able to Switch WIFI automatically, unless I use the app provided.
However, the phone was working properly but I don't know what happened to that option later on.
All my apps is restricted from running on background and app notification is restricted too, Sync is switched off. I wonder what eels remained.. lol

I found option to control Wi-Fi in the Viber application settings (you can see this option on the attached screenshot). May be you using something app like this?
And IMHO restrictions working only for automatic memory clearing if it's not enough for active application, but I could be wrong.

alkot said:
Hey guys,
I just need to know all the options available in HAM7 in order to switch-off the WI-FI whenever I pressed the lock-button or screen is off or phone in sleep mode?
However, Can anyone tells me how long does the phone needs to enter the "sleep mode" if it's screen timeout is set to 15seconds + all apps are protected "restricted" from (Running in background + Push-notification)?
Thanks
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I found out if you want wi fi turning off during sleep do this: Go to settings - > WI-FI -> scroll down -> Advanced Settings -> Keep Wi- Fi on during sleep -> Only when plugged in.
I think this was the setting you were looking for. With this setting my wifi disables every time during sleep and reconnects automatic when i turn the screen on.

alexre123 said:
I found out if you want wi fi turning off during sleep do this: Go to settings - > WI-FI -> scroll down -> Advanced Settings -> Keep Wi- Fi on during sleep -> Only when plugged in.
I think this was the setting you were looking for. With this setting my wifi disables every time during sleep and reconnects automatic when i turn the screen on.
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It seems to be doesn't work, I've tried it just in few minutes, and changed my display screen time-out for 15-seconds to go to sleep quickly, still it doesn't work after several minutes, so my question is for (How long does the phone consume from time to "enter sleep mode/device WI-FI switched Off") with your phone?

alkot said:
It seems to be doesn't work, I've tried it just in few minutes, and changed my display screen time-out for 15-seconds to go to sleep quickly, still it doesn't work after several minutes, so my question is for (How long does the phone consume from time to "enter sleep mode/device WI-FI switched Off") with your phone?
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I think it must be in sleep mode at least 5 to 10 minutes. If you just turn off the screen and turn back on, the wifi will not disabled. Test it. Let the phone off for 5-10 minutes to have time to enter sleep mode. If you want to disable the wifi immediately every time you turn off the screen, the only solution is that app.

No wifi when screen off

I have set play store to update apps only on wifi.. I noticed it because I had my phone with screen off, and when I turned it on, I had a notification about updates for some apps..
This is what I tried:
-Set wifi advanced settings to keep wifi on while screen is off (tried all 3 options, same issue on each one)
-Checked GCM heartbeat to be working (it was OK)
-Checked all my apps for malware (it was OK)
-Wiped cache and dalvik/ART cache (same issue)
Any idea?

NeriL said:
I have set play store to update apps only on wifi.. I noticed it because I had my phone with screen off, and when I turned it on, I had a notification about updates for some apps..
This is what I tried:
-Set wifi advanced settings to keep wifi on while screen is off (tried all 3 options, same issue on each one)
-Checked GCM heartbeat to be working (it was OK)
-Checked all my apps for malware (it was OK)
-Wiped cache and dalvik/ART cache (same issue)
Any idea?
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Do you have some sort of CPU or deep sleep app installed? If so, that's what's making your WiFi turn off at screen off.
Do check up on that.

ИΘΘK¡€ said:
Do you have some sort of CPU or deep sleep app installed? If so, that's what's making your WiFi turn off at screen off.
Do check up on that.
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The only cpu related app installed is "no-frills cpu", wich has to be launched manually and also is greenified
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NeriL said:
The only cpu related app installed is "no-frills cpu", wich has to be launched manually and also is greenified
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I bet you anything that that's it.
Navigate [Open No-Frills CPU Control > Tap Menu > Settings > Include deep sleep]. Look and see if "Include deep sleep" is checked. If it is, then un-check it, and see if that fixes your problem.

ИΘΘK¡€ said:
I bet you anything that that's it.
Navigate [Open No-Frills CPU Control > Tap Menu > Settings > Include deep sleep]. Look and see if "Include deep sleep" is checked. If it is, then un-check it, and see if that fixes your problem.
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That is a stats-related setting.. Anyway, it was unchecked
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My tips and tricks for the Motorola G4 Plus XT1642 DUAL SIM.

Please note, you do these at your own risk, I am not responsible for anything breaking!!
Set your wallpaper to an all black wallpaper, this will save your battery some-what. Turn on adaptive brightness THEN turn your screen brightness all the way down. Turn on battery saver. Enable "DND" and set it to complete silence, you'll still get calls and texts. If you're rooted and want to change your display dentisy, do this:
*needs to be rooted*
Download build prop editor from the play store, grant permissions with SuperSU, edit, go to the bottom of the list and add this:
ro.sf.lcd_density=380
Save the file, close the app, open the app and reboot. Congratulations, your DPI has now been changed.
Go in to your sound and disable all sound in other, change your ring tone and notification to none. Disable sound for media, notification and ring tone.
Enable developer options, turn ON HW overlay. disable all animations to 0. Show all ANR's and background processes to no background apps.
Download BBS FROM HERE (XDA) and wakelock detector, you'll see what is consuming your battery. AMPERE will also tell you your charge rate and discharge rate, very good app.
Go in to your apps, disable everything you're not going to use, movies, music etc. BLOCK notifications for apps you don't want. change your permissions on your apps if you wish to do so.
You can check your battery's capacity with "kernel auditor" and you can underclock your CPU thus saving battery and it doesn't really effect performance.
Turn off vibration, disable account auto syncing, disable now on tap, go in to your Google settings, security and disable all, phone search and disable all. Date and time, disable automatic date and time, set to NOT 24 hours time display.
If you want to root:
Boot TWRP from here:
https://twrp.me/devices/motorolamotog2016.html
Make sure you have your Motorola drivers if you're on windows and fastboot, if you're on Linux (which I am) do this:
"sudo apt-get install android-tools-adb android-tools-fastboot"
You have developer options enabled, enable USB debugging and accept on your phone for auth.
BOOT in to twrp:
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot boot yourdir/twrp-3.0.2-0-athene.img
Wipe your phone, MAKE SURE to have a backup. Create your SuperSU file:
TWRP > Advanced > Terminal and type: "echo "SYSTEMLESS=true" > /data/.supersu" HIT enter, go to: TWRP > Advanced > File Manager and look for your SuperSU file.
Install your SuperSU Stable from here:
https://download.chainfire.eu/969/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.76-20160630161323.zip
Make sure it's on your SDCARD. install. Nice, you're rooted.
If you want to install A CUSTOM kernel, download here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4-plus/development/kernel-elementalx-g4-0-01-t3424836
MAKE SURE it's on your SD card, install. nice.
*!!you will lose your official status!!*
Post your tips and tricks here.
*ROOTING is systemless, you will not lost your official status. IF you install the kernel, your official status will BE GONE!!!!*

bwoiisc0tty said:
Set your wallpaper to an all black wallpaper, this will save your battery some-what. Turn on adaptive brightness THEN turn your screen brightness all the way down.
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I disagree with this. We have an IPS LCD display. Which means that keeping a black screen INCREASES power consumption, because of the way LCD screens work. This would work wonders for an LED screen, but for our phone, keep the colour towards the whiter sides & keep the brightness low.

Buying 15000rs (225$) and you are telling us to disable all the features and not to use..Should I laugh or ignore ? This is not the right way to tell tricks & tips.
#chill

When i try to change my DPI to 380 or 400....
It breaks my camera...
Camera becomes non-responsive, en doesn't give an image anymore....
Only way to fix it again is to do a restore of my ROM.

coolhead said:
When i try to change my DPI to 380 or 400....
It breaks my camera...
Camera becomes non-responsive, en doesn't give an image anymore....
Only way to fix it again is to do a restore of my ROM.
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Working fine with 400dpi, non rooted device
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I agree that a black background helps on the MotoX 1st gen that has OLED screen, but will not do anything for our LCD screen.
As for keeping at the minimum the apps that run in background, that's good advice. Everyone can decide if those aps are important to them.

battery life help

So my battery isn't getting great life. So I was wondering if anyone had any tips for those of us who don't get a full day out of one charge.
Here's what I've done
1. Turn off nearby device scanning
2. Off improved location accuracy bt and Wi-Fi
3. Off NFC
4. OFF BT
5. Off Wi-Fi
6. Install Greenify
7. Install Amplify (although tbh I have no idea how to set it up)
8. Off AOD
9. Off smart stay
Well that's it I think. Any other ideas?

GbizzleMcGrizzle said:
So my battery isn't getting great life. So I was wondering if anyone had any tips for those of us who don't get a full day out of one charge.
Here's what I've done
1. Turn off nearby device scanning
2. Off improved location accuracy bt and Wi-Fi
3. Off NFC
4. OFF BT
5. Off Wi-Fi
6. Install Greenify
7. Install Amplify (although tbh I have no idea how to set it up)
8. Off AOD
9. Off smart stay
Well that's it I think. Any other ideas?
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First tell us what is your battery performance like. Post some screenshot.
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