[Finally!] Disable "logd" process WITHOUT ROOT! Stock everything!

[johnxarma]

Hello guys, i just found the solution for the problem! This works to every phone, no need to root or unlock bootloader!!
Just follow the following steps:
1) Open Dialer app
2) Type the hidden menu code. For example, h815 international model: *#546368#*815#
for other models and more info go there: https://www.reddit.com/r/lgg4/comments/3yn1kw/self_test_hidden_menu_of_marshmallow/
3) You will see the following 4 options: Device Test, ELT Test, SVC Menu, Field Test
You select SVC Menu
4) Then you select Log Service
5) You will see that the Kernel log will be enabled and all the other options disabled. On my stock LG G3, i checked the same options and all was disabled from the day i have it.
So disable kernel log and check the others too! Everything has to be DISABLED
6) Exit the hidden menus and reboot your phone. After that if you check your stats with an app like GSAM you'll see that ''logd'' process is going down to 0%! (Check the picture below for proof!)

If this helped you, press the Thanks! button :good:

 

[touns_j]

just a heads up for those who are voting , you should go through a few battery cycles before noticing if the battery life has improved or not , voting few minutes or hours after applying the fix is not accurate

 

[cellgeek]

AT&T Android V6.0

If you're on Marshmallow using an AT&T LG4, it appears that you can also kill "logd" by using the settings menu. Go to settings > general > about phone and uncheck Activity logs. That seems to have disabled the "logd" functionality on my G4. When I opened the Service Menu using the code *#546368#*810# as posted in #1, all the log activities were disabled.

My battery life has improved somewhat, but it still isn't great. At least now "logd" isn't at the top of the list for battery usage!!

My phone is totally stock, with developer option enabled.

Hope this helps.

 

[johnxarma]

If you're on Marshmallow using an AT&T LG4, it appears that you can also kill "logd" by using the settings menu. Go to settings > general > about phone and uncheck Activity logs. That seems to have disabled the "logd" functionality on my G4. When I opened the Service Menu using the code *#546368#*810# as posted in #1, all the log activities were disabled.

My battery life has improved somewhat, but it still isn't great. At least now "logd" isn't at the top of the list for battery usage!!

My phone is totally stock, with developer option enabled.

Hope this helps.

We will know in a few days and after some battery circles, let us know about your progress[emoji1]

Sent from my LG-H815

 

[cellgeek]

We will know in a few days and after some battery circles, let us know about your progress[emoji1]

Sent from my LG-H815

@johnxarma

I made this change about 10 days ago. I've gone through 7 charging cycles since then, so I think the general battery life trend is going to be representative going forward. At first I noticed a significant change. I could get through a day with about 1/2 - 1/3 battery left. Much better than before where I'd be a 10% by 7:00pm. Now, I see about 1-2% battery drain per hour. The phone never seems to go into deep sleep, even at night when I leave it on, based on battery stats.

My usage profile is about average. I use the phone for business, so lots of email, SMS and Skype. Bluetooth is on all the time for my smartwatch as is WiFi.

IMHO, I don't believe the Marshmallow (V6.0) battery life on is nearly as good as it was on Lollipop on this phone. Hoping it gets better with another update....

 

[johnxarma]

@johnxarma

I made this change about 10 days ago. I've gone through 7 charging cycles since then, so I think the general battery life trend is going to be representative going forward. At first I noticed a significant change. I could get through a day with about 1/2 - 1/3 battery left. Much better than before where I'd be a 10% by 7:00pm. Now, I see about 1-2% battery drain per hour. The phone never seems to go into deep sleep, even at night when I leave it on, based on battery stats.

My usage profile is about average. I use the phone for business, so lots of email, SMS and Skype. Bluetooth is on all the time for my smartwatch as is WiFi.

IMHO, I don't believe the Marshmallow (V6.0) battery life on is nearly as good as it was on Lollipop on this phone. Hoping it gets better with another update....

Glad that the solution worked for you! Yes I know, battery was better on lollipop.. Hope LG fix that with an update.

Sent from my LG-H815

 

[touns_j]

@johnxarma

I made this change about 10 days ago. I've gone through 7 charging cycles since then, so I think the general battery life trend is going to be representative going forward. At first I noticed a significant change. I could get through a day with about 1/2 - 1/3 battery left. Much better than before where I'd be a 10% by 7:00pm. Now, I see about 1-2% battery drain per hour. The phone never seems to go into deep sleep, even at night when I leave it on, based on battery stats.

My usage profile is about average. I use the phone for business, so lots of email, SMS and Skype. Bluetooth is on all the time for my smartwatch as is WiFi.

IMHO, I don't believe the Marshmallow (V6.0) battery life on is nearly as good as it was on Lollipop on this phone. Hoping it gets better with another update....

any other app or process that prevent your device to go into deep sleep maybe ? apart from logd of course

 

[cellgeek]

@touns_j
Haven't found one yet. The #1 on the battery usage is "Screen" at the moment. Will need to do more investigation.

 

[sugarcos]

No luck man. logd is still active after disabling everything from service menu. I am at second charge already.

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[diffequal]

Same from me unfortunately

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[johnxarma]

No luck man. logd is still active after disabling everything from service menuView attachment 3695804. I am at second charge already.

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Same from me unfortunately

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Check again the settings guys make sure all is disabled. Also you need to disable activity logs option from About Phone in settings. Then reboot. I don't know guys but for me that worked. 3rd day now and my battery is better than ever. Also logd usage is at 0%

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[sugarcos]

Al is set. Do you use the phone on wifi? As on wifi i saw a small logd usage, but on 4g i have again high usage from logd.

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[johnxarma]

Al is set. Do you use the phone on wifi? As on wifi i saw a small logd usage, but on 4g i have again high usage from logd.View attachment 3695978View attachment 3695979

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I'm most on Wi-Fi but I use some data also during the day. Good usage there also

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[mohitx7]

I some how feel that GSAM triggers the logd process. Can't confirm but I find G4 battery performs better in absence of GSAM battery app.

 

[diffequal]

I also thought of it... I am wondering whether logd appears in any other battery stats apps.

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[starfcker69]

On my unrooted H-811 all logs were disabled by default:

 

[zera89]

I disable log in phone info and even in the hidden menu provided here but logd is always there and waster more than 10%. Is onl root my chance?

 

[nash211]

If you're on Marshmallow using an AT&T LG4, it appears that you can also kill "logd" by using the settings menu. Go to settings > general > about phone and uncheck Activity logs. That seems to have disabled the "logd" functionality on my G4. When I opened the Service Menu using the code *#546368#*810# as posted in #1, all the log activities were disabled.

My battery life has improved somewhat, but it still isn't great. At least now "logd" isn't at the top of the list for battery usage!!

My phone is totally stock, with developer option enabled.

Hope this helps.

Thanks I will give this a try

 

[alok_dhawal]

This definitely worked on 3g connection. However yesterday upgraded to 4g Sim and the logd process again shows up on the gsam stats. How can we solve this?

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[carltonbp]

I've contacted Lg about it. Took 10 days for a reply and it seems I have to go through a tedious process. I was asked to try safe mode despite explaining it's not a specific app. I did it anyway and of course battery life was better because I had hardly any apps running but it was only about 10%. If I find out anything useful from LG I'll let you know but it looks like they're either unaware or don't care.