Rooted Gingerbread battery life observations

[dkh7m]

I got rooted 2.3 installed on my Droid X last week after only one bricking due to my inability to follow directions . So far I've been very happy with it, although I've noticed significantly worse battery life than with Froyo. Anyone else having battery issues? For example, I left the house at 8am this morning w/ 100% battery. After four hours of minimal use I was down to 30%! I have been using the SPB launcher (yes, I shelled out the $15 for it like a dummy, but it's VERY cool) which may be causing some of the battery drain. But I'd be curious to see if anyone else on rooted 2.3 is having issues.

 

[wildman]

I noticed battery drain does appear to be faster than Froyo but not extreme.. I can say one thing about SPB launcher is that I have seen it cause a larger power drain, have you check battery manager to see what levels of power usages all apps are using.

 

[pauldroidr2d2]

My battery life is significantly better on this GB rooted then it ever was on froyo.

 

[schizrade]

The first 3 days it sucked down battery, but now it seems to be sipping energy better that Froyo. I keep my stock battery topped off and in my bag just in case the extended one empties out.

 

[vor]

It's hard to say, it's been getting toyd with a lot more since the install, but today is about normal use and battery usage seems about the same as Froyo.

 

[jerseyboy357]

New toy syndrome. It will calm down after a while once you have everything set up right. "With great power, comes great responsibility" aka more juice!!

 

[wildman]

I have been using the SPB launcher (yes, I shelled out the $15 for it like a dummy, but it's VERY cool) which may be causing some of the battery drain.

Didnt realize they released for final build... See what you did , made me want to experiment with SPB Launcher but I am searching for one of my site that is discounting it, it does seem nice and smooth..

 

[Ratchet]

I've gotten an increase in battery life with GB. Powered on at 5am and I'm still at 80%. It's about 20 min till 4pm.

Haven't done much with the phone though. 5 -10 minutes worth of calls. 10-15 texts, and checked Facebook a few times.

 

[en28so]

For me GB has been spectacular in the battery life department. It has been way better than froyo.