Galaxy S3 Mini..battery drain problem :(

Mr Manson

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hi,
its my new S3 mini. I just updated it and since then the battry dies like crazy. Its 100% before I go to bed, next day its down to 30%.

Bluetooth and GPS are off. Its crazy. Anyone else with similar issue? Any idea what to do?

Damn you Update :(
 
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Suneer

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Re: S3 Mini..battery drain problem :(

I have also same problem...!! if anybody know solution please help us..
 

sonicbluemustang

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Re: S3 Mini..battery drain problem :(

check out Deep Sleep Battery Saver on google play. This app did the trick for my wifes phone that would die in 8 hrs and now has 50% after 8 hrs. So I put it on my daughters and wham it works great.
 

Uncle Reemus

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Re: S3 Mini..battery drain problem :(

It is a great app, but you would probably want to post some screen shots of your battery life and let some of these guru's around here see where the problems are at.... Also download gsam and that will tell you what is running.

Swyped from my Galaxy Tab 2
 

Indcel

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Re: S3 Mini..battery drain problem :(

hey guys i have a solution to this kind of problems. easy battery saver is an android app by using this we can avoid battery discharge and by uninstalling unnecessary apps, reducing the brightness of background also we will extend battery life.

Thanks
Indcel
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Kass Banka

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Re: S3 Mini..battery drain problem :(

Hi dear, I also updated my Samsung S3 Mini with XXAMB3 firmware and same battery drain issue, Now i updated my mobile with XXAMA4 Firmware and solved this problem, Battery timing is now fantastic, u also do some other things after updating this firmware
1: Go in Application manager then in All and disable SPS( Samsung Push Service)
2: In Wifi Advance Settings keep Wifi on during sleep..Select it as Never
3: Better to use GSM only in Network Mood
4: Go in More Settings and then Mobile Network then select Network Operators and please 1st chose other operators 2 or 3 then manualy select your original service provider network...with this method signal strength will also improve.
Here is link for firmware
Hotfile.com: One click file hosting: Samsung-Updates.com-GT-I8190-PAK-I8190XXAMA4-1359544776.zip

Hopefully now u will be get happy after good battery time:)
 

Adil Iqbal1

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Re: S3 Mini..battery drain problem :(

hi,

I been having this problem recently and found that it was google talk that was the problem. After updating firmware battery was draining really quickly. Deleted everything and made no difference. I signed out of google talk and voila battery is back to normal

Hope this helps

galaxy s3 mini
 
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Re: S3 Mini..battery drain problem :(

Is this a common occurrence? :-\ I was looking forward to get a mini and I might have some second thoughts.
 

Kass Banka

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Re: S3 Mini..battery drain problem :(

Its my suggestion dont buy Galaxy s3 mini,,,just wait and get sony Xperia SP,,,,that has fantastic features and long lasting battery
I will also sale out my s3 mini when Xperia SP will come in market late april or early may......
 

xelaqc

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Re: S3 Mini..battery drain problem :(

Hi dear, I also updated my Samsung S3 Mini with XXAMB3 firmware and same battery drain issue, Now i updated my mobile with XXAMA4 Firmware and solved this problem, Battery timing is now fantastic, u also do some other things after updating this firmware
1: Go in Application manager then in All and disable SPS( Samsung Push Service)
2: In Wifi Advance Settings keep Wifi on during sleep..Select it as Never
3: Better to use GSM only in Network Mood
4: Go in More Settings and then Mobile Network then select Network Operators and please 1st chose other operators 2 or 3 then manualy select your original service provider network...with this method signal strength will also improve.
Here is link for firmware
Hotfile.com: One click file hosting: Samsung-Updates.com-GT-I8190-PAK-I8190XXAMA4-1359544776.zip

Hopefully now u will be get happy after good battery time:)

scuseme, could you tellme hoy to flash it with odin. i idded it on PDA in odin, but it fails.
<ID:0/010> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/010> boot.img
<ID:0/010> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/010> STE_boot1.img
<ID:0/010>
<ID:0/010> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<ID:0/010> Added!!
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

could you help me please.
 

Marlon Engledoe

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Re: S3 Mini..battery drain problem :(

Hi there
Just an update, I had the same problem when I completed an ota upgrade, my battery just seems to drain very quickly. I updated the firmware via samsung kies, doing a a back as recommended by the software, so far my battery has been performing as it came out the box, perfect. It seems there was a glitch via OTA update. So far since last night with gaming, whatsapp and taking photo's, my battery seems to be only now on 41% and I charged it yesterday at about 3pm after the firmware update via kies.
 

Kaushik Hazarika

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Re: S3 Mini..battery drain problem :(

Switch off S voice chrome google + skype facebook and messenger and all the unwanted apps smart stay and led light off .....aftrr all this restart ur phone u will have drastic change ....I also had the same probs initially ....I think it will help .....dont forrget to restart ur phone after all these changes ........
 

V00d00B0b

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Re: S3 Mini..battery drain problem :(

I recently bought the SP since it was supposed to have long battery life and so far im charging it every day and thats with minimal usage. in fact its been off charge now for 20 minutes and its dropped to 98%. Ive found that Chrome keeps turning itself on in the background even when all sync is off, wifi is off, mobile data, bluetooth everything is off.
 

GillyFB

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Re: S3 Mini..battery drain problem :(

Hi I am new to this forum and first of all I should say I am a Grandma who has her own computer and is able to be quite technical - so I thought.

Not now though since being given this S111 mini as a present on Sunday morning. I have got used to the layout, have looked at mini guides on my computer, etc.

But - I am now asking just how long should this battery last? It is back on charge now and it seems to want it everyday. I accept I will have used a lot of battery just 'travelling' around the phone for the first two days.

1. I have only used the phone for a few messages, phone calls and took two photos.
2. I have not even searched the internet - turned off Wi-Fi although have checked that I have a signal with BT-Fon.
3. Turned screen brightness down.
4, Switched on power saving - I think it was called.
5. Have read somewhere that it is a good idea to disable Google - but then I haven't even signed up for it. I do not know how to disable it.
6. I know how to make sure I have no applications running - however - did I read that Google can continue searching anyway. Can anyone tell me what is the G with two arrows underneath at the top of the phone 'menu' bar? I think I have noticed one of the arrows lit up.

I have read the threads above but some of it goes 'over the top of my head' do you think I should find a young person with one of these phones and ask them to give me some advice or do you think I could get used to it? My 'old' phone was basic with slide up screen, etc and a good camera. Oh! lovely long battery life. (Nothing technical just sent text and used phone.)

At the moment I am so pleased I did not go out and buy one - lovely to get it as a present. So at the moment I would say it is not a phone that I am enjoying using but the challenge is good.

Any tips on what I might be able to 'switch' off that comes installed and uses battery would be helpful.

Thank you.
 
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Re: S3 Mini..battery drain problem :(

Hello!
Do you have any solution for this problem of battery drain in Samsun S3 Mini?
thanks in advance.
Hi I am new to this forum and first of all I should say I am a Grandma who has her own computer and is able to be quite technical - so I thought.

Not now though since being given this S111 mini as a present on Sunday morning. I have got used to the layout, have looked at mini guides on my computer, etc.

But - I am now asking just how long should this battery last? It is back on charge now and it seems to want it everyday. I accept I will have used a lot of battery just 'travelling' around the phone for the first two days.

1. I have only used the phone for a few messages, phone calls and took two photos.
2. I have not even searched the internet - turned off Wi-Fi although have checked that I have a signal with BT-Fon.
3. Turned screen brightness down.
4, Switched on power saving - I think it was called.
5. Have read somewhere that it is a good idea to disable Google - but then I haven't even signed up for it. I do not know how to disable it.
6. I know how to make sure I have no applications running - however - did I read that Google can continue searching anyway. Can anyone tell me what is the G with two arrows underneath at the top of the phone 'menu' bar? I think I have noticed one of the arrows lit up.

I have read the threads above but some of it goes 'over the top of my head' do you think I should find a young person with one of these phones and ask them to give me some advice or do you think I could get used to it? My 'old' phone was basic with slide up screen, etc and a good camera. Oh! lovely long battery life. (Nothing technical just sent text and used phone.)

At the moment I am so pleased I did not go out and buy one - lovely to get it as a present. So at the moment I would say it is not a phone that I am enjoying using but the challenge is good.

Any tips on what I might be able to 'switch' off that comes installed and uses battery would be helpful.

Thank you.
 

gellerbing

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Re: S3 Mini..battery drain problem :(

i used to have this problem on mine until i downloaded an app called deep sleep battery saver, it has been a god send! my battery used to only last about 5 hours before it dies but with this app the longest its lasted is 2 days, brilliant app
 

Chris Voyce

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Re: S3 Mini..battery drain problem :(

My s3 battery from a 2 days on a full charge to 5hours this happened over night suggestions please