New to Galaxy Nexus and ICS. (I also have Galaxy Note)

[trinxified]

I just picked up a Galaxy Nexus alongside my Galaxy Note (NA version) now.

What should I know/be aware of in terms of optimizing or making my Nexus better? Apparently there's a screen/brightness problem with this?

Also, the main reason I grabbed a Nexus is to experience vanilla Android OS. Touchwiz isn't so bad for me, but now that I realize the difference, I'm glad I got both phones.

Thanks guys!

 

[Andrew Martonik]

Just read around... there aren't a ton of issues. Come ask if you have a specific problem but you shouldn't be hunting for issues.

The only "problem" with brightness is that auto-brightness tends to push for the low side (to save battery).

 

[3ibs]

Just read around... there aren't a ton of issues. Come ask if you have a specific problem but you shouldn't be hunting for issues.

The only "problem" with brightness is that auto-brightness tends to push for the low side (to save battery).

I have it on auto-brightness but haven't noticed that it's too dark.

 

[dsuppa]

I have it on auto-brightness but haven't noticed that it's too dark.

Same I always kept auto brightness on except for when watching a movie, then I jack the brightness to about 70%.......BATTERY LIFE BE DAMNED!!!!
One thing I've done for when I really need the extra battery life for the the day is run Juice Defender to turn of mobile data and and WiFi when the screen is off and just enable every 15 minutes to check for emails or IMs, etc.... Its great if your out and about with your phone just sitting idly in your pocket, sucks when youre using it frequently since it takes a few seconds for data signal to kick back on.

 

[I Monarch]

Went to bed last night, this is where I was-

Not one complaint! Completely stock.

 

[trinxified]

I notice my Nexus is at 4.0.1

How to update to the latest ICS version?

 

[dsuppa]

unlock, root and flash a custom ROM

 

[3ibs]

Went to bed last night, this is where I was-

Not one complaint! Completely stock.

How long was your screen on for?

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[3ibs]

This my usage

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[dbareis]

This my usage http://img.tapatalk.com/6dff6e03-7590-e24b.jpg

I assume you noticed you have a wake lock issue? Looks like you started an app and its keeping your phone awake.

 

[3ibs]

I assume you noticed you have a wake lock issue? Looks like you started an app and its keeping your phone awake.

No I'm new to android. How do I find out which app it is?

 

[dbareis]

No I'm new to android. How do I find out which app it is?

In your 2nd picture the "Awake" row is solid for quite a while while the screen is still off. You will note that your battery level falls off faster from this time.

I use BetterBatteryStats ("http://www.appbrain.com/app/betterbatterystats/com.asksven.betterbatterystats"), but the free version of Badass Battery Monitor (Badass Battery Monitor for Android | AppBrain.com) can also help you identify it.

Easiest is if you remember which one you started. GetJar is one such app that causes me issues.

Bye,
Dennis

 

[3ibs]

In your 2nd picture the "Awake" row is solid for quite a while while the screen is still off. You will note that your battery level falls off faster from this time.

I use BetterBatteryStats ("http://www.appbrain.com/app/betterbatterystats/com.asksven.betterbatterystats"), but the free version of Badass Battery Monitor (Badass Battery Monitor for Android | AppBrain.com) can also help you identify it.

Easiest is if you remember which one you started. GetJar is one such app that causes me issues.

Bye,
Dennis

I'll get Badass Battery Monitor and try it out and report back. Thanks for the suggestion. I'm doing through todays profile and there isn't a solid row like the one in my previous screen shot.

Edit: I'm not really sure what I'm looking at in the app. How can I tell what's keeping the phone awake and draining battery?

 

[dbareis]

I'll get Badass Battery Monitor and try it out and report back. I'm doing through todays profile and there isn't a solid row like the one in my previous screen shot.

Edit: I'm not really sure what I'm looking at in the app. How can I tell what's keeping the phone awake and draining battery?

Did you boot your phone since, if so that might be why it stiopped, its also possible that you were using something like the GPS which needed the phone awake.

Try Settings->App Sucker, View Time held Awake

 

[3ibs]

Yes I have rebooted. I have GPS turned off most of the time.

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[dbareis]

You need to do it when the issue occursbut thats it. Your reboot "closed" the problem program.