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L29C636 has worse battery life than AL00?

So I finally got my AL00 Chinese version of mate 9 rebranded to L29C636 with the method posted by gm007 (thanks a lot gm007) over the weekend. Everything went as expected, and I got the latest B158 firmware installed. But I have noticed the battery life had been considerable worse than when I was on the AL00 latest firmware, especially during standby. Earlier after I get up in the morning with the phone fully charged, with light news reading and email checking, it would stay at 100% for lot longer than now days. I have installed the same apps I had before and can't really say I use my phone any differently today than last week... if I had to estimate, I would say it's around 30% to 50% worse than before, though I can not quantify in detail...
Has anyone else notice this ? Is it because there are lot more background processes running from the better Google integration in L29? Btw, I have Google service installed on the AL00 firmware also...

I came from c432 to c636
I've had very enormous battery drain on c432b126 (and on b138). I did factory resets many times, but no success. I tried to
After rebrand I have only good results, so I can't blame c636.

If I remember correctly the power management on the AL00 is alot stricter than the international version. If you go to lock screen clean up and make all but essential apps close you will get a much longer battery time. At least that's what I do.
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Oh, right, there is 1 thing I forgot to mention in my previous threads. The notification problem existing on the AL00 is no longer there on C636. I now has proper notification from WhatsApp, Skype, etc. I guess that could be the reason for the faster battery drain, I guess I shouldn't complain since it's working properly now vs. not earlier

i noticed the same. I came from al00 to 636 too and i have a considerable battery drain in comparation.
But i have been changing the app killer settings , closing all the apps that i dont need when lock the screem and well it is improving the battery life.
Well... I just can get around 5 and a half hours of screen on time..

yep, chinese version have very aggressive memory management, no fb notification, linkedin, gmail, email, or whatsoever, if you don't use your phone for 2 hours, it tun off any notifications. that's the way to increase the battery life. and it is killing me atm. i think it still a good trade off to sacrifice some battery life in exchange of on time notification and nova launcher.

emaileverything said:
So I finally got my AL00 Chinese version of mate 9 rebranded to L29C636 with the method posted by gm007 (thanks a lot gm007) over the weekend. Everything went as expected, and I got the latest B158 firmware installed. But I have noticed the battery life had been considerable worse than when I was on the AL00 latest firmware, especially during standby. Earlier after I get up in the morning with the phone fully charged, with light news reading and email checking, it would stay at 100% for lot longer than now days. I have installed the same apps I had before and can't really say I use my phone any differently today than last week... if I had to estimate, I would say it's around 30% to 50% worse than before, though I can not quantify in detail...
Has anyone else notice this ? Is it because there are lot more background processes running from the better Google integration in L29? Btw, I have Google service installed on the AL00 firmware also...
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Thanks for informing us about it. Can you post the link of gm007 explaining the upgrade? Also, for a non-techy, how easy was it to convert to international brand and how long did the process take? Did it get rid of the Chinese related apps? For example, not sure if you tried this but if you could and tell us what you found...
If you go to camera, then slide the left side for options you see at the bottom of the list, object recognition. I used it on AL00 and it takes me to Chinese website (baidu). With your upgrade does it go to Chrome or something?!
Also, after using it for days, how is the battery life? I assume also the notifications issue is resolved with this international firmware upgrade so you receive your notifications normally without the need for apps to be open.

Sal_Al said:
Thanks for informing us about it. Can you post the link of gm007 explaining the upgrade? Also, for a non-techy, how easy was it to convert to international brand and how long did the process take? Did it get rid of the Chinese related apps? For example, not sure if you tried this but if you could and tell us what you found...
If you go to camera, then slide the left side for options you see at the bottom of the list, object recognition. I used it on AL00 and it takes me to Chinese website (baidu). With your upgrade does it go to Chrome or something?!
Also, after using it for days, how is the battery life? I assume also the notifications issue is resolved with this international firmware upgrade so you receive your notifications normally without the need for apps to be open.
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The guide is here https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-9/how-to/guide-rebrand-chinese-al00-mate9-to-t3554656/page28
International firmware doesn't have any Chinese applications,and all Google stuff pre installed.

gm007 said:
The guide is here https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-9/how-to/guide-rebrand-chinese-al00-mate9-to-t3554656/page28
International firmware doesn't have any Chinese applications,and all Google stuff pre installed.
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Do you recommend I take it to someone who knows how to install those things?!

Sal_Al said:
Do you recommend I take it to someone who knows how to install those things?!
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It's up to you,if you have time to read and learn you can do it by yourself.

gm007 said:
It's up to you,if you have time to read and learn you can do it by yourself.
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All notifications for social apps working fine? Without need for having them opened?
Battery life still good?!

Sal_Al said:
All notifications for social apps working fine? Without need for having them opened?
Battery life still good?!
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Yes notification are working fine and battery is still good.

gm007 said:
Yes notification are working fine and battery is still good.
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Thanks. How about object recognition function in camera? Does it take you to English site? Chrome for example?!

Sal_Al said:
Thanks. How about object recognition function in camera? Does it take you to English site? Chrome for example?!
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This option is not available in international firmware, neither hiding navigation keys.

gm007 said:
This option is not available in international firmware, neither hiding navigation keys.
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Sorry to sound ignorant but which keys are the navigation keys?!

Sal_Al said:
Sorry to sound ignorant but which keys are the navigation keys?!
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The back,home and recent keys.

gm007 said:
The back,home and recent keys.
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Funny.. I only just realized from settings that the function you mentioned existed and hence why I was confused... :laugh:
Well.. It's a neat function but I could live without it as those keys are essential IMO.. And they take little space for a big screen.. Thanks for your tips

I have both AL29 and AL00 phones. AL00 does have way better battery life, it allows to restrict the app auto launch but AL29 doesn't have this feature.
Basically, AL00 has way more strict background control to maintain good battery life.
The only drawback of AL00 is the google play store sometimes has app download problem. But in general, I like AL00 way more than AL29
emaileverything said:
So I finally got my AL00 Chinese version of mate 9 rebranded to L29C636 with the method posted by gm007 (thanks a lot gm007) over the weekend. Everything went as expected, and I got the latest B158 firmware installed. But I have noticed the battery life had been considerable worse than when I was on the AL00 latest firmware, especially during standby. Earlier after I get up in the morning with the phone fully charged, with light news reading and email checking, it would stay at 100% for lot longer than now days. I have installed the same apps I had before and can't really say I use my phone any differently today than last week... if I had to estimate, I would say it's around 30% to 50% worse than before, though I can not quantify in detail...
Has anyone else notice this ? Is it because there are lot more background processes running from the better Google integration in L29? Btw, I have Google service installed on the AL00 firmware also...
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I am glad you love your AL00, I just couldn't figure out all those controls for low power mode to enable all the useful app notifications... I guess I rather take lower battery life than missing all my messages
ba703863 said:
I have both AL29 and AL00 phones. AL00 does have way better battery life, it allows to restrict the app auto launch but AL29 doesn't have this feature.
Basically, AL00 has way more strict background control to maintain good battery life.
The only drawback of AL00 is the google play store sometimes has app download problem. But in general, I like AL00 way more than AL29
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ba703863 said:
I have both AL29 and AL00 phones. AL00 does have way better battery life, it allows to restrict the app auto launch but AL29 doesn't have this feature.
Basically, AL00 has way more strict background control to maintain good battery life.
The only drawback of AL00 is the google play store sometimes has app download problem. But in general, I like AL00 way more than AL29
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GM007 mentioned the battery life is similar in both versions...
unless AL00 releases an update which resolves the notification issue..anyone has any idea if this is in the pipeline for AL00?

Report the high battery usage in the feedback from the hicare app.

i can't be the only one that took this screenshot after updating to nougat. we should report this so that they release a patch to fix it.

09009494 said:
i can't be the only one that took this screenshot after updating to nougat. we should report this so that they release a patch to fix it.
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Known issue turn google backup off in settings

safariking said:
Known issue turn google backup off in settings
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makes no different for me

safariking said:
Known issue turn google backup off in settings
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tried that for a week nothing changed

what ur problem ??the screenshot u sent is ideal and normal .what u think ?u need to disable android services to gain more battery life

safariking said:
Known issue turn google backup off in settings
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spring80 said:
what ur problem ??the screenshot u sent is ideal and normal .what u think ?u need to disable android services to gain more battery life
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the problem with the screenshot is that android system and android OS never were the top consuming items back in marshmallow

They were in my case but now it's much worse... sometimes can't make it till dinner time.
Together with the Bluetooth crashing this Nougat upgrade it's a total disappointment.

mannixita said:
They were in my case but now it's much worse... sometimes can't make it till dinner time.
Together with the Bluetooth crashing this Nougat upgrade it's a total disappointment.
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did u do a factory reset ?

Still not, I'm planning to do it but it's so much work...
Suddenly without any new SW update (still B341) the battery drain is much better.
It didn't came for free though: the timer is totally screwed up so alarms are missed or late, apps in background closed, whatsapp messages received only at screen unlock plus as soon I unlock and bring down the notifications the new ones randomly disappears.
I was waiting a new SW update since there are many new versions around but it looks takes much longer with the EVA-L09 Vodafone Germany version.
Thinking about using the downgrade package provided by Huawei.

Android P DP1 doesn't work with Huawei Health and Huawei Wear

Just an FYI Huawei Health and Huawei Wear haven't been updated to work with the first developer preview of Android P. Both apps keep crashing. If anything changes I'll advise here.

I have been struggling with the same issue, is there any other application that can sync the data from watch to phone, like sleeping analysis ?

That's a bummer, I don't plan to run the DP until Google I/O so hopefully huawei addresses this fast. Hope you sent a bug report ?

Alaadragonfire said:
I have been struggling with the same issue, is there any other application that can sync the data from watch to phone, like sleeping analysis ?
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Nope. No huawei health data can sync without the phone apps. You'd be better off using google fit for steps, and sleep as android for sleep.

GatorsUF said:
That's a bummer, I don't plan to run the DP until Google I/O so hopefully huawei addresses this fast. Hope you sent a bug report ?
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Yeah I got a little too excited.... Whats the best way to send a bug report to huawei?

mrlb said:
Yeah I got a little too excited.... Whats the best way to send a bug report to huawei?
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Typically when an app crashes it will have a little pop-up to send feedback. I almost always just hit cancel, it's become second nature. Other than that I'm not sure how else to send a bug report to them...maybe on the huawei health play store page?

GatorsUF said:
Typically when an app crashes it will have a little pop-up to send feedback. I almost always just hit cancel, it's become second nature. Other than that I'm not sure how else to send a bug report to them...maybe on the huawei health play store page?
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Thanks! I always thought that went to Google but makes sense it would go to the developers. I have done this now. I really don't expect much movement on this for a while. Considering rolling back to Oreo.

mrlb said:
Thanks! I always thought that went to Google but makes sense it would go to the developers. I have done this now. I really don't expect much movement on this for a while. Considering rolling back to Oreo.
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Just be careful rolling back, think I read somewhere that you can't recert to a previous version anymore with pixels. I think it's because of security reasons, so they only allow you to update....I could very well be wrong, but check it out before flashing anything

GatorsUF said:
Just be careful rolling back, think I read somewhere that you can't recert to a previous version anymore with pixels. I think it's because of security reasons, so they only allow you to update....I could very well be wrong, but check it out before flashing anything
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Thanks Gators. I found a good article about downgrading. But I decided to stay with Android P for now. I have survived without Huawei Fit and Huawei Wear. Google Fit seems to be holding up alright

Good news. Today Huawei health was updated and no longer crashes.
However Huawei wear has not been updated yet and seems to get less updates. Last one was February. Hopefully they do an update soon.

mrlb said:
Good news. Today Huawei health was updated and no longer crashes.
However Huawei wear has not been updated yet and seems to get less updates. Last one was February. Hopefully they do an update soon.
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Thanks for the news! But still without Huawei wear update watch won't connect to health app right ?

Alaadragonfire said:
Thanks for the news! But still without Huawei wear update watch won't connect to health app right ?
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Correct. Only half of the problem is fixed. So now we are just waiting on the other half.

After Unlocking and re locking the bootloader, Android Pay will stil work?

Can anyone confirm if this works now after DP2 on phone and watch?

mrlb said:
Can anyone confirm if this works now after DP2 on phone and watch?
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The main Huawei phone app doesn't work for me on DP2. It doesn't crash like before but it does crash as soon as you try and pair the app on the phone with the watch.

Just try to connect to Huawei health app. It works for me!

AlexRAV1 said:
Just try to connect to Huawei health app. It works for me!
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Health data from the watch doesn't sync with the phone if the Huawei Wear app isn't installed on the watch unfortunately.

I wonder why it takes them so long to fix it.

Guys finally it works with Huawei health beta app!! You can add the watch from the health app, no need for Huawei wear app anymore.
EDIT: just search for "Huawei Health 8.0.2.317-wearBeta.apk" you should be able to download the apk and install it normally

Link?
Nevermind... https://download.dlapk.org/?apkid=com.huawei.health&ver=8.0.2.317-wearBeta&server=dennyssantos

3rd update 132 just arrived!

This is why I prefer the Chinese version. Excellent. I'll post my thoughts.
And I'll see if this affects Google and closes the new method of installing it. Or better, allows a simple Google play store install now that Trump might be easing up on the ban

Global version is releasing new build upon launch by end of the month. So I think they are about the same

Rithina said:
Global version is releasing build 134 upon launch by end of the month. So I think they are about the same
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That's good then! Release notes available? Impressive start by Huawei even though under pressure
Accubattery stating lower power consumption, but I'll wait to see if that's real

No release note since it is not official launch yet in my country till next week

Fwiw upgraded without any issues, Google play still working fine.

4th update lol. Patch 1 for 132 arrives. Every couple of days now?
I'm not complaining

Still on .125 patch3 on my LIO-AL00 imported from China - are you guys doing anything differently to get the .132 update such as using a VPN? I've tried that and using HiSuite but it still says no available updates.

kyero985 said:
Still on .125 patch3 on my LIO-AL00 imported from China - are you guys doing anything differently to get the .132 update such as using a VPN? I've tried that and using HiSuite but it still says no available updates.
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Trying nothing different. I must have an active handset. I've heard of people who get updates quickly, finally I'm one of them
Try hicare too

lawtq said:
Trying nothing different. I must have an active handset. I've heard of people who get updates quickly, finally I'm one of them
Try hicare too
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You sir, are a genius.
I got .132 + patch01 as soon as I installed HiSuite. :victory::victory:

kyero985 said:
You sir, are a genius.
I got .132 + patch01 as soon as I installed HiSuite. :victory::victory:
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You mean hicare? Cause I thought you tried HiSuite already?
Anyway who cares! You got it. That's all that matters. Let's know if you feel any differences

lawtq said:
Trying nothing different. I must have an active handset. I've heard of people who get updates quickly, finally I'm one of them
Try hicare too
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You mean hicare? Cause I thought you tried HiSuite already?
Anyway who cares! You got it. That's all that matters. Let's know if you feel any differences
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Woops, yep! HiCare.
I've always thought that was bloatware so that was one of the apps I disabled instantly the moment I got my Mate 30 Pro. I'll keep it going forward and will use that to check for updates instead now.

I think it's up to .160 patch 3

danon.brown said:
I think it's up to .160 patch 3
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What have you been smoking?! Are you sure?

danon.brown said:
I think it's up to .160 patch 3
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That only applies to the P30 Pro for now, as confirmed by the users in this thread. I can't find any information on "10.0.0.160" for the Mate 30 Pro.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/huawei-p30-pro/how-to/emui-10-beta-arrived-t3967070/page21

Update 133 arrives.

General Don't update to the latest November patch!

I got my s22 ultra a couple of weeks ago and I installed one UI 5 using Odin. The battery was really bad it would last me max 3h with a full charge. And after the last update the November patch the device is almost unusable. After updating to the November patch the device heats up really badly before it wouldn't heat up even if I was playing any game and playing music at the same time keep in mind I have the Exynos version. The notifications are bugged when receiving a notification and swiping it to dismiss it while the notification sound is playing it will make your volume really low and you can't turn up the volume it fixes itself only if you receive another notification and let it play the sound fully.
Update: Now when using the camera the phone heats up almost instantly and just lags really really bad
Until now the s22 has been garbage.

All is good for me. Try to reset your phone.

Same here, updated it and have not had any issue...

you say you updated through odin did you update with a different model firmware because most exynos models got the update through the phones software update so nif it was different model firmware that might be the problem.

For me, November patch improved battery life over October one

Snapdragon here; November patch lasts longer than the initial firmware.
I dont notice any changes, but overall the battery life has improved.

Actually, battery life is noticeably better. Kinda reminds me of beta 3

all fine here
only oddity is that my phone is still on July Google Play System - even tho most phones are on Oct or even Nov one
every time i check it says is up to date?!

its better if u debloat it, and try to factory reset ur phone

tim2london said:
all fine here
only oddity is that my phone is still on July Google Play System - even tho most phones are on Oct or even Nov one
every time i check it says is up to date?!
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You can update it manually.
Latest is October.

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You can update it manually.
Latest is October.
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i dont want to mess it up given is such a big part of the phone lol
is just odd that it wont update OTA

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You can update it manually.
Latest is October.
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it is only cosmetic unfortunately. Only date changes

raul6 said:
it is only cosmetic unfortunately. Only date changes
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You should maybe Google about what's exactly contained within the Play System update.
There's no such a thing as cosmetic change and if that's so - Your November patch solves the hardcore part and this just adds the cherry on top now, wouldn't it?

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You should maybe Google about what's exactly contained within the Play System update.
There's no such a thing as cosmetic change and if that's so - Your November patch solves the hardcore part and this just adds the cherry on top now, wouldn't it?
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But it doesn't add anything. There's a reason why when you update it usual, system way, the update weighs 20mb or so plus the mandatory reboot

raul6 said:
But it doesn't add anything. There's a reason why when you update it usual, system way, the update weighs 20mb or so plus the mandatory reboot
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Oh.
So how exactly do you update it usual ... ?
Enlighten me about this 20MB system way.
Thanks in advance.

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Oh.
So how exactly do you update it usual ... ?
Enlighten me about this 20MB system way.
Thanks in advance.
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About phone /software information /Google play system update. Tap on it

Must be an issue with the Exynos model. The Snapdragon had poor/inconsistent battery life for a few charging cycles after the October and November Android 13 updates. After 6 days, it has settled down to about where it was on Android 12. The updates reset a lot of the battery optimization software.

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Must be an issue with the Exynos model. The Snapdragon had poor/inconsistent battery life for a few charging cycles after the October and November Android 13 updates. After 6 days, it has settled down to about where it was on Android 12. The updates reset a lot of the battery optimization software.
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More likely, it is because he's rooted and probably has some crapware installed. From what I've read, the official update from Samsung is a big improvement for both Exynos and Snapdragon models.

after update dual sim is not working i try all but stil not working
and i go back to android 12 and now all work

numa001 said:
All is good for me. Try to reset your phone.
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I will try that now and ill update the post if anything changes.