Power Saving Mode Missing?

[Existence_Inc]

I have the HTC 10 Verizon Wireless variant and it appears that the Power Saving Mode is missing from the Power Menu. (I do have the Extreme Power Saving Mode.) I didn't notice until I had a chance to play with a friend's unlocked version. Any ideas?



Screenshot attached for reference.

~Ex

 

[richard dillon1]

I have the HTC 10 Verizon Wireless variant and it appears that the Power Saving Mode is missing from the Power Menu. (I do have the Extreme Power Saving Mode.) I didn't notice until I had a chance to play with a friend's unlocked version. Any ideas?

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Screenshot attached for reference.

~Ex

Verizon eliminated that from the m8 and m9

 

[Existence_Inc]

Disappointing, that. Thanks RD.

~Ex

 

[mwake4goten]

Verizon eliminated that from the m8 and m9

Why would they do that, what advantage does that make removing that option?

 

[Almeuit]

Why would they do that, what advantage does that make removing that option?

No on knows. Verizon does odd things sometimes.

 

[Stevenmc8602]

That's weird that Verizon would do that... Both options are available on my 10

 

[Trees]

I don't understand why Verizon would want to reduce the phone's functionality and capability by removing an important feature. If possible, I'd return the phone and get an unlocked one from HTC and get carrier service from T-Mobile or AT&T. That way you would get the Power Saving feature back.

 

[foxbat121]

There is only one reason: reduce support cost. When you have extra items, ppl will call:
1. To ask what those options meant
2. When they enabled those options that they don't understand, they will call to ask things like why I email doesn't get pushed, why my facebook notification didn't come in time etc.

Same reason why PCs from large OEMs like Dell and HP usually don't give you access to BIOS on boot up (or in older PCs, with very limited BIOS option if you do get into the BIOS).

 

[gvndeb60]

I don't understand why Verizon would want to reduce the phone's functionality and capability by removing an important feature. If possible, I'd return the phone and get an unlocked one from HTC and get carrier service from T-Mobile or AT&T. That way you would get the Power Saving feature back.

That is a whole lot of trouble for one single feature. I mean returning the phone and buying another is easy enough, but switching carriers also? No thanks.

 

[Trees]

That is a whole lot of trouble for one single feature. I mean returning the phone and buying another is easy enough, but switching carriers also? No thanks.

Agree. It's unfortunate that short of root/custom ROM - if even possible on a Verizon variant - that getting an unlocked model for a different carrier is the "workaround" to regain a useful feature.

 

[mwake4goten]

There is only one reason: reduce support cost. When you have extra items, ppl will call:
1. To ask what those options meant
2. When they enabled those options that they don't understand, they will call to ask things like why I email doesn't get pushed, why my facebook notification didn't come in time etc.

Same reason why PCs from large OEMs like Dell and HP usually don't give you access to BIOS on boot up (or in older PCs, with very limited BIOS option if you do get into the BIOS).

With respect, I hear what you're saying but in this instance "Power Saver" is literally quite clear explanation of what the function provides. Confused by why Verizon would think that would increase support costs? I can't imagine someone calling Verizon to ask what power saver means lol...

 

[BigCTM]

With respect, I hear what you're saying but in this instance "Power Saver" is literally quite clear explanation of what the function provides. Confused by why Verizon would think that would increase support costs? I can't imagine someone calling Verizon to ask what power saver means lol...

You would be amazed at what people call about, ranging from how to turn on a device to how to access the app store.

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[foxbat121]

With respect, I hear what you're saying but in this instance "Power Saver" is literally quite clear explanation of what the function provides. Confused by why Verizon would think that would increase support costs? I can't imagine someone calling Verizon to ask what power saver means lol...

You over estimated what other ppl would think. And a lot of power saver effects are achieved by limit you phone from doing certain things. Most ppl won't think twice when enable the option. Then they find out they can't do certain thing, they will call Verizon to complain about. Also, how much power will be actually saved engaging the option is totally dependent on the usage pattern of a particular individual. For example, limiting CPU and GPU clocks won't do a thing if a person only use the phone to reading messages, never play games or use other CPU intensive apps. Then they will call Verizon complaint about Power Saving mode doesn't work.