Massive battery drain since 4.4.2 on Droid DNA

[reaper88]

i am seeing massive battery issues since this kitkat update.Like 10% or more an hour with light usage..anyone else have any issues?

 

[parallax2]

None here, I'm actually seeing some improvement. Went 13 hours (with only wi-fi on) just doing basic texting and some phone calls and was at 90% still left.

 

[Buickman]

I've seen zero change in battery usage on mine. Been running it since the first hour it was available and the last few days my battery has been about 20% at the end of a 16 hour day just like before the update.

Posted via Android Central App

 

[bellken]

My battery drain appears to be about the same.

 

[gbororats]

My android system is using 80% in the first hour off the charger and I'm already down 10% battery...is this GPS maybe?

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[reaper88]

Android OS seems to be a big drain for me too

 

[stkorn97]

Seems slightly worse, but Ive been on it alot more since the update. Once it settles back in and I go back to using it how I normally do, Im sure I will make it my usual 2 days before charging.

 

[reaper88]

Turning off my gps has helped, i dont understand why i never turned it off before. Im trying to wipe the cache to see it that helps. Found these instructions on how to do it.

• Boot into recovery
• Press and hold Power, Choose "Restart" option
• When screen turns off, press and hold Volume Down and Power
• When the white HBOOT screen appears, use the volume button to move down to “RECOVERY.”
• Press the Power button to select “RECOVERY.”
• When the triangle and exclamation appears, hold the Volume Up and Power button at the same time.
• Using the volume button, scroll down to “Wipe cache partition” and select it.
• Select "Reboot system now"

 

[cegabq]

Not sure; I'm at 41% after 13+ hours; probably consider my usage light: keeping up with 3email accounts; some mapping, some Kindle reading; some GPS tracking; (no music or video streaming)

 

[SlickShoes]

When the triangle and exclamation mark comes up, I couldn't get the second menu to come up, how long do you hold volume up and power. The soft keys flash like 20 times and the phone just reboots normally.

 

[reaper88]

When the triangle and exclamation mark comes up, I couldn't get the second menu to come up, how long do you hold volume up and power. The soft keys flash like 20 times and the phone just reboots normally.

I didnt have to but for a second if i remember correct. I got that procedure off Verizon dna forum. https://community.verizonwireless.com/thread/812929

 

[SlickShoes]

I didnt have to but for a second if i remember correct. I got that procedure off Verizon dna forum. https://community.verizonwireless.com/thread/812929

Got it, thanks!

 

[reaper88]

I believe i may have figured out whats causing my drain. My phone gets pretty good battery life at home on wifi..but at work i dont get the best signal. Wonder if my problem is the same as this thread http://forums.androidcentral.com/ve...-strength-after-4-4-2-update-observation.html

 

[dasaucemasta]

Doesn't this seem like a really percentage of battery use from phone radio? I don't remember my phone using anywhere near that much before. My battery is dying much faster after the update

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[Fraggle79]

10hr 43min off charge and I'm at 80% with some Reddit, Flipboard, and Facebook at lunch and regular sync for emails, weather, ect.
Only on Wifi about 1 hr. Battery usage is about the same for me. Signal showing appears lower but my quality hasn't changed so I think it's
just representing a more accurate signal strength on the bars.

 

[Andy19]

I did a system reset, kept music/pics, and so far that has shown some good improvement. I also obviously once again disabled everything app wise I don't use.

Obviously it was a bit annoying to have to set everything up to my liking again, but oh well.

 

[reaper88]

Doesn't this seem like a really percentage of battery use from phone radio? I don't remember my phone using anywhere near that much before. My battery is dying much faster after the update

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Mine shows about the same % used for phone radio as well..im almost convinced thats whats killing my battery

 

[Dice Nitty]

has anyone noticed that with this 4.4.2 update on the Droid DNA that the data just randomly drops and also during a conference call you cannot flash or hang up on the last called party??? what gives??? this update seems like a downgrade!!! please comment!

 

[Andy19]

I actually just had this happen not too long ago. It said I was in "voice roaming" and I have no idea how. I've had my phone disconnect a few times, but I thought it was my friend's.

 

[liquid29]

I've been hit by it too, although it seems very intermittent. I've seen the little circular arrows stay in the top bar for hours, can't find a reason why as I haven't changed my usage of the device. I keep a charger in the car, and have one at the office, so it hasn't been more than an annoyance yet.