Media server app eating battery

akeres1 · Dec 18, 2013

Mediaserver

shaftenberg said:
As this isn't a Motorola problem, I doubt this will help Read here:

I'm not sure, this problem seems different to those highlighted in the link you've posted. This seems to be due to a process called qcamera2factory that is causing mediaserver to run continuously.

Though as you say Motorola might not be the cause of the problem, highlighting the issue to them is both easy and potentially may result in a fix.

youresocool · Dec 18, 2013

youresocool said:
I have the same problem. I have just cleaned the data of Media Storage app, hope it works.

After cleaning the data several times and rebooting the problem persisted.

Solution: uninstall Skype. For now it's ok.

Cimi86 · Dec 19, 2013

youresocool said:
After cleaning the data several times and rebooting the problem persisted.

Solution: uninstall Skype. For now it's ok.

Anyone to confirm this? I'm wiped everything and still didn't install skype. Battery life for me is outstanding now (10h 22m - 71%!) without the wavelock.

shaftenberg · Dec 19, 2013

I have the bug and NO Skype...

vijay87 · Dec 19, 2013

Psychoferno said:
Today the problem happened again and I had to just wipe the data from the Media Storage app. To find you need to go to settings, applications, and slide to the All tab.

I just cleared the data of Media Storage and the result - all my photos and Motorola ringtones are all gone

Update:
Got them back after a reboot.

danorek · Dec 19, 2013

Cimi86 said:
Anyone to confirm this? I'm wiped everything and still didn't install skype. Battery life for me is outstanding now (10h 22m - 71%!) without the wavelock.

It's true. Uninstalling skype solved the problem for me.

yovko · Dec 19, 2013

danorek said:
It's true. Uninstalling skype solved the problem for me.

Same here. I've removed Skype and it seems like this solved the problem.

grockstar · Dec 19, 2013

Yup, Skype was the culprit for me as well.

I had Googled the Media Server battery drain issue and was preparing to check for corrupt MP3 files (seems to be common cause). But uninstalling Skye was a much less painful solution :laugh:

ksuuk · Dec 20, 2013

I removed latest SkyPe and installed from my backups older SkyPe versions (first v3 and then v4) and seems these don't activate Mediaserver.

Edit: old versions - http://www.androiddrawer.com/2654/download-skype-free-im-video-calls-2-8-0-920-app-apk/#.UkQoqxBgTRk

Right now I'm using v3.2.0.6673, as since v4.x.x.x SkyPe autostart backgroud process, which eats battery.

techguyone · Dec 21, 2013

Maybe someone should contact Skype, if it's only the new version that's doing it, they may not even be aware it's an issue.

miklosbard · Dec 21, 2013

this issue is not directly related to Skype, but to any app using the camera

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Lauriz7 · Dec 21, 2013

I have this issue, but strangely the mediaserver is still eating battery like a boss even after Skype uninstall. There are no ".nomedia" or corrupted files, applications are almost STOCK. I even resetted the device, but the irritating mediaserver began to eat battery already after 2 days since reset. What's the problem? My Moto G had an excellent battery life since this issue come along.

ka4o_pi4a · Dec 21, 2013

Same problem here. Moto G retail from amazon.co.uk

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ksuuk · Dec 21, 2013

Like I said, for me (I have disable almost every possible app) the reason was SkyPe. Uninstalling, installing the old version and reboot helped, Mediaserver's 60% was gone from battery stats, now few days later Mediaserver is back, but using 3%, which seems OK, as probably some apps still using it, anyway battery last's better. I also cleared Gallery's data and cache.

ka4o_pi4a · Dec 21, 2013

Just did what you say. I'll write a comment when there is info.

ksuuk · Dec 21, 2013

Lauriz7 said:
My Moto G had an excellent battery life since this issue come along.

BTW, I noticed, that You have and I don't have a "Battery Saver" option. Is there some special way to activate such option?

Edit: Found the reason - if Motorola Assist is disabled, the "Battery Saver" option isn't available.

ka4o_pi4a · Dec 22, 2013

I'm glad to say that uninstalling Skype and install older version solve my media server issue. I'll write if it happens again.

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waynepyrah · Dec 22, 2013

Also had this issue, uninstalled Skype and that's done the trick

I'll report this to them.

Lauriz7 · Dec 22, 2013

Uninstalling skype and installing the 2.8 version (link in page 3) seemed to solve the problem! I have earlier uninstalled Skype, but strangely it DID NOT help. Installing an older version of skype and rebooting device fixed mediaserver battery drain. Now i can enjoy excellent Moto G batt. life again. Thanks guys!

shaftenberg · Dec 22, 2013

miklosbard said:
this issue is not directly related to Skype, but to any app using the camera

As I said, but no one likes to hear this obviously

I NEVER had Skype. Glad that it works for some, but I assume this will start again after few days.

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