Recent content by edglenn

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    Why do I need Google Play Services?

    No, I don't think I am reading too much into Paul's answer. It was rude to chastise a forum member for asking a valid question. Plus, the OP's question wasn't answered, except for being told his phone was "vanilla", and maybe he shouldn't have a Google product.
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    Why do I need Google Play Services?

    So, to re-phrase the original question: After "Google Play Services" updated recently, my battery is discharging really quickly (the battery is only a couple months old). This didn't happen before the update. Under Settings/Applications/Battery Use, it shows "Andriod System" is using 75% of...
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    Why do I need Google Play Services?

    Paul, that's rather rude. The question was if Google Play Services could be disabled because it appears to be draining battery life, not whether Google products would work without it. Also, why make fun of the Nexus product? Is your phone "cooler" than everyone elses? I think the OP's question...