The app that saved my battery!

[smooth4lyfe]

Did you look in Application Manager?

Wait what exactly are you having me look for?
Restrict Data is in : Settings -> Connections -> Data Usage -> More

 

[jcp007]

Wait what exactly are you having me look for?
Restrict Data is in : Settings -> Connections -> Data Usage -> More

Settings/Device/applications I thought. I will take a look later. Saw it somewhere.

 

[jcp007]

Wait what exactly are you having me look for?
Restrict Data is in : Settings -> Connections -> Data Usage -> More

In data usage, under by application. Select the app and there is a toggle for Restrict Background Data.

 

[deeb215]

If you were getting those results without the app, your battery is already good
I couldnt even get to 3:30 without my phone being at around 15% of battery

You probably have the FaceBook app enabled? Only social media app I have that syncs is Google+ and I turned off sync for that. Also, I had Location off going to turn that on with the Wifi/Mobile setting selected because you can't use Device Locator without it.

 

[smooth4lyfe]

In data usage, under by application. Select the app and there is a toggle for Restrict Background Data.

Ah ok I see what your saying now, didn't even know you can do that thanks
But I'd rather not want to restrict any background data tbh, I want everything free flowing
That would also probably mean I would have to restrict every app that I install using that method

 

[smooth4lyfe]

You probably have the FaceBook app enabled? Only social media app I have that syncs is Google+ and I turned off sync for that. Also, I had Location off going to turn that on with the Wifi/Mobile setting selected because you can't use Device Locator without it.

The only thing I had syncing was my emails. I have FB but I turn sync off for that
I also have Location on but its on the Wifi/Mobil setting too

I had all this before the app and still couldnt get good battery, so I can only assume something was running in the background that was killing my apps. I also have a smartwatch and leave bluetooth on so that could be a cause as well

With this app, I can leave all this on and still get 5 hrs SOT. This is what I wanted from the phone to begin with

 

[Almeuit]

I don't think that feature can be done on an app specific basis
Ehh, I honestly don't want to restrict any background data
I did that on my Z3, and was messing with my group messaging...my group message members were complaining lol

It can. Go to settings, data usage, and you can select apps in there to restrict background usage. As you can see below I could restrict just twitch.tv from background data.


But... I don't like doing that. Even if I had a limited data plan restricting background data on my apps kills a smartphone for me. I want notifications and all that to work...but that's just me. I know some don't care .

 

[smooth4lyfe]

It can. Go to settings, data usage, and you can select apps in there to restrict background usage. As you can see below I could restrict just twitch.tv from background data.


But... I don't like doing that. Even if I had a limited data plan restricting background data on my apps kills a smartphone for me. I want notifications and all that to work...but that's just me. I know some don't care .

Yup I just saw it too...didn't know you could do that
But I don't want to for the exact same reason as you. I want all my notifications coming through. I also had a not too good experience with restricting background on my Z3. Wasn't getting emails and messages on time. I don't want to have to manually manage all my apps for that

 

[deeb215]

The only thing I had syncing was my emails. I have FB but I turn sync off for that
I also have Location on but its on the Wifi/Mobil setting too

I had all this before the app and still couldnt get good battery, so I can only assume something was running in the background that was killing my apps. I also have a smartwatch and leave bluetooth on so that could be a cause as well

With this app, I can leave all this on and still get 5 hrs SOT. This is what I wanted from the phone to begin with

Sounds like maybe there's a bug with the watch talking to apps which this app possibly alleviates? However, I'll know for sure if ShutUp/Greenify work for me after this next battery life run.

 

[smooth4lyfe]

Sounds like maybe there's a bug with the watch talking to apps which this app possibly alleviates? However, I'll know for sure if ShutUp/Greenify work for me after this next battery life run.

Definitely let me know
I knos some users are getting good battery life with Greenify on XDA...I'm sure ShutApp does a similar thing in managing background apps

 

[asanatheist]

Ima go grab a S6. Iphone 6 has inadequate battery life.
Note 3/4 had perfect battery life but right now I am not into it.

 

[asanatheist]

Ima go grab a S6. Iphone 6 has inadequate battery life.
Note 3/4 had perfect battery life but right now I am not into it.

Let's see how this goes compared to the iPhone 6.
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[getbretweir]

was around 3:30 SOC on my S4. installed Shut App Friday.
per GSam my SOC is 4:04 since last charge ...

Android System: 11.8%
Clash of Clans: 8.7%
Android OS 5.4%
Google Keyboard 4.3%

thx for the tip Smooth!!

BTW I have Battery Dr. and clear my cache every 4-5 days. Also have CM Security which I use to clear my browsing history usually once a week. Is it necessary to do all these things, and if not, which is redundant? can't complain getting over 4 hours on my S4. It's a top priority on the wish list, so this allows me to be patient as I wait for the other 2015 flagships to drop before selecting 2 of them (need to replace my Nexus 4 also).

 

[smooth4lyfe]

was around 3:30 SOC on my S4. installed Shut App Friday.
per GSam my SOC is 4:04 since last charge ...

Android System: 11.8%
Clash of Clans: 8.7%
Android OS 5.4%
Google Keyboard 4.3%

thx for the tip Smooth!!

BTW I have Battery Dr. and clear my cache every 4-5 days. Also have CM Security which I use to clear my browsing history usually once a week. Is it necessary to do all these things, and if not, which is redundant? can't complain getting over 4 hours on my S4. It's a top priority on the wish list, so this allows me to be patient as I wait for the other 2015 flagships to drop before selecting 2 of them (need to replace my Nexus 4 also).

Glad its working for you!

I only use ShutApp,
I dont think the clear cache is necessary as you can do that from the phone itself in settings -> storage -> cache -> clear all

 

[warpdrive]

was around 3:30 SOC on my S4. installed Shut App Friday.
per GSam my SOC is 4:04 since last charge ...

Android System: 11.8%
Clash of Clans: 8.7%
Android OS 5.4%
Google Keyboard 4.3%

thx for the tip Smooth!!

BTW I have Battery Dr. and clear my cache every 4-5 days. Also have CM Security which I use to clear my browsing history usually once a week. Is it necessary to do all these things, and if not, which is redundant? can't complain getting over 4 hours on my S4. It's a top priority on the wish list, so this allows me to be patient as I wait for the other 2015 flagships to drop before selecting 2 of them (need to replace my Nexus 4 also).

No need for most apps as you can do such things on your phone already.

Clear cache like Smooth4lyfe said. I'd do it no more than once a month unless you have a major issue.

No need for CM just clear browser history in the settings of your browser. Once a month sounds more than reasonable if needed.

This app on the other hand seems to work as I'm no longer seeing apps that I don't use often show up running and draining my battery. I'm getting an extra hour of SoT on top of my already great numbers. I use it only twice per charge and white listed things that must run in the background. Haven't tried greenify but why would I want another app to run in the background of that is what I originally don't want?

Smooth4lyfe, this app works. Don't listen to the hatters. I was getting 5 hours of SoT with my testing and everything turned on (including wifi always scanning). After a day and a half, I'm getting 6 hours.
With tweaks I might get 7 hours, and that is with gaming in my testing.

Thx bro, I never recommend such apps to people but this one I'm impressed with.

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[PsychDoc]

I'd also like to thank Smooth for this recommendation. I'm on track to get 6 hours of SoT.

 

[deeb215]

I think I'm getting a little more usage with Shut up or Greenify installed. I believe they give me an additional 30-60 minute sot. I'll be installing Greenify again because it gives more info than Shut Up and I prefer their widget.

 

[brushrop03]

Tried it for a few days. My battery life didn't get any better. In fact...I think it went down a little bit. Was getting about 4 hours SOT. Now about 3.5 hrs. At my current rate I'll be at 3hrs SOT for the day.

 

[brushrop03]

This is with about 1.5 hours of Bluetooth Spotify (downloaded music)

 

[carlos12001]

I used greenify on a g3, and a note 4, battery life went down on both. I have no faith in task killers/freezers/etc.

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