✭[GUIDE][26-07-2016]Extreme Battery Life Thread(Greenify+Amplify+Power Nap)✭

v7 · Apr 29, 2015

✭[GUIDE][26-07-2016]Extreme Battery Life Thread(Greenify+Amplify+Power Nap)✭

On the Portal News on 06-06-2015.

Battery life has been a prime concern for all users around the world.Each day people try different methods to improve upon their battery life.
Here I come up with a blended guide that includes the latest apps and Fixes' to help improve your android battery experience.

This is based on my experiments on attaining a better battery life.For any queries,reply within the thread.
Use BetterBatteryStats and Wakelock Detector to acquire stats.You can also use Ampere to measure the current and get notifications when the device gets fully charged.

Requirements
1.Root
2.Xposed Framework
3.Greenify
4.Amplify
5.AppOpsXposed
6.PowerNap

Index
1.Basic Settings-Post #2
2.Greenify-Post #3
3.Amplify-Post #4
4.Power Nap and AppOpsXposed-Post #5
5.Frequently Asked Questions and Known Issues-Post #6

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v7 · Apr 29, 2015

Lets Start with a few basic settings.

Display

Display brightness is an important factor in battery life.The more brighter the screen is,the more juice it drains.So keep the brightness under control.Using automated brightness is not adviceable.Try manually adjusting the screen brightness.Using dark wallpapers(on AMOLED display) can help you save some bit of juice.

Cell Network

This is simple stuff,but results in noticeable improvement in battery life.Toggle LTE/3G to 2G while not in use.(While on WiFi).You can use Smart Network to switch between networks.
For devices that support Fast Dormancy(Read Here) can disable it to save some juice on 3G.(Link to disable Fast Dormancy for Xperia Devices)

Wifi

Even if your wifi is off,the phone searches for signal.To switch off this feature,go to Settings > Wifi > Options(Top right corner) > Advanced >Scanning always available(Off).

Location

Another juice sucker in Android-Location Services.You can turn it off while not in use.That saves a lot off juice.You can also set the location to 'Device Only" in settings.
Navigate to Settings->Location->Menu->Scanning->Turn off "Wi-Fi Scanning" and "Bluetooth Scanning"

These are the basic stuffs one must look into before complaining about their battery.

Is your battery gauge lying to you?:Take a look at this link.This thread explains why you get sudden drain after waking up from sleep.Many people should've noticed that the battery drains faster after keeping the phone idle for some time.It is very informative and is worth a read.

v7 · Apr 29, 2015

Xposed Framework

Xposed Framework is essential as it is required fo proper working of Greenify,Amplify and PowerNap.If you're running android 4.0.3+ you'll be able to run Xposed Framework on your device.It has an initial Lollipop support.Xposed Installer is required for functioning of the apps mentioned in the guide.

Downloads:

Find the support for the framework in Xposed for Lollipop and Xposed for MarshMallow threads.

Greenify

Thanks to @oasisfeng for such an awesome app.The latest 2.9.2beta update brings the feature to disable the motion scanning in doze.
You can use Greenify to hibernate apps that are not in use.You can use Donation Package of Greenify which includes lots of features.Once you have a Donation Package with you,you need to activate the Greenify Xposed Module in Xposed.Once done,enable the Boost mode and Experimental Features.See attached screenshots.

Downloads:

Greenify
Donation Package

Greenify the apps that eatup battery by running in background(Refer BBS)

Below are some of the major drainers:

Browser

Facebook

Facebook Messenger

Google+

Hangouts

Hike

Instagram

Maps

UC Browser

Marshmallow Settings

@oasisfeng introduced a new feature in Greenify 2.9 beta 1 which disables the "Motion Sensing" of doze.This can be achieved by turning ON the "Aggressive Doze" in Greenify settings.Unlike the default behaviour of doze,the device won't be kicked out of doze when a motion is detected.This helps in complete utilization of "doze".All you have to do is to enable the "Aggressive Doze" option in Greenify settings.See the attached screenshots.

Apps to be whitelisted in doze are being tested.You can also contribute in testing

Screenshots

There's no need to hibernate all the apps.Do not Greenify Dialer or Messaging apps

v7 · Apr 29, 2015

Amplify

Amplify is a genius in handling wakelocks and alarms.It is also capable of blocking services.Amplify is the best battery saver I've come across.It is a must have app for all droids running Xposed.
You'll need a donation package to block wakelocks and alarms.

Downloads:
Amplify

Limit the following:

Alarms

Alarms(Allow every 600 seconds)

com.android.internal.telephony.data-stall

Alarms(Allow every 1800 seconds)

com.oasisfeng.greenify.CLEAN_NOW

Alarms(Allow every 3600 seconds)

android.appwidget.action.APPWIDGET_UPDATE

Alarms(Allow every 7200 seconds)

android.content.syncmanager.SYNC_ALARM(delays sync)

Alarms(Allow every 10800 seconds)

android.net.ConnectivityService.action.PKT_CNT_SAMPLE_INTERVAL_ELAPSED

com.facebook.common.executors.WakingExecutorService.ACTION.ALARM.com.facebook.katana

com.google.android.apps.hangouts.CLEANUP_DB

com.pushbullet.android/.gcm.GcmFixReceiver

com.android.server.action.NETWORK_STATS_POLL

com.diune.pictures.intent.action.MEDIA_CHECK

LocationManagerService

Alarms[LOCATION](Allow every 41400 seconds)

ALARM_WAKEUP_LOCATOR(com.google.android.gms.nlp.ALARM_WAKEUP_LOCATOR)

ALARM_WAKEUP_CACHE_UPDATER

ALARM_WAKEUP_BURST_COLLECTOR(com.google.android.gms.nlp.ALARM_WAKEUP_BURST_COLLECTOR)

com.google.android.gms.location.fused.GPS_ALARM_BALANCED_ACCURACY

ALARM_WAKEUP_ACTIVE_COLLECTOR

ALARM_WAKEUP_PASSIVE_COLLECTOR

ALARM_WAKEUP_BURST_COLLECTION_TRIGGER

com.google.android.intent.action.SEND_IDLE

ALARM_WAKEUP_ACTIVITY_DETECTION

com.google.android.location.reporting.ACTION_UPDATE_WORLD

Alarms(Allow every 93600 seconds)

android.app.backup.intent.RUN

com.google.android.gms/.checkin.EventLogService$Receiver

com.google.android.gms/.checkinCheckinService%Receiver

Wakelocks

Wakelocks(Allow every 800 seconds)

WakefulIntentService[GCoreUlr-LocationReportingService]

RILJ

NetworkStats

Wakelocks(Allow every 3600 seconds)

WeatherUpdateService

Wakelocks(Allow every 10800 seconds)

SyncLoopWakeLock(delays sync)

*net_scheduler*

GCoreFlp

Icing

Wakeful StateMachine: GeofencerStateMachine

NfcService:mRoutingWakeLock

wake:com.pushbullet.android/.gcm.GcmService

SyncService(Package: Push Bullet)

ai(Package: Push Bullet)

ae(Package: Push Bullet)

AsyncService

Wakelocks(Allow every 41400 seconds)

NlpWakeLock

NlpCollectorWakeLock

LocationManagerService

Config Service Fetch

Wakelocks(Allow every 9999999 seconds)

*job*/com.facebook.katana/com.facebook.analytics2.logger.LollipopUploadService

JobSchedulerHack-com.facebook.analytics2.logger.LollipopUploadService

UploadServiceLogic-com.facebook.analytics2.logger.LollipopUploadService

*job*/com.facebook.orca/com.facebook.bugreporter.scheduler.LollipopService (com.facebook.orca.Messenger)

*job*/com.facebook.katana/com.facebook.bugreporter.scheduler.LollipopService (com.facebook.katana.Facebook)

Services

Services(Block/Deny)

com.google.android.gms.analytics.AnalyticsService

com.google.android.gms/com.google.android.location.internal.GoogleLocationManagerService(Location Service)

com.android.gms.Feedback.FeedbackService(Breaks Play Games)

com.android.gms.ads.AdRequestBrokerService

com.google.android.gms/com.google.android.location.network.NetworkLocationService(Location Service)

com.google.android.location.geofencer.service.GeofencerProviderService(GPS Service)

com.google.android.gms/com.google.android.location.copresence.service.ProximitySettingInjectorService

com.facebook.katana/com.facebook.analytics.service.AnalyticsService

com.facebook.orca/com.facebook.analytics.service.AnalyticsService

com.android.cellbroadcastreceiver/.CellBroadcastAlertService

com.android.cellbroadcastreceiver/.CellBroadcastConfigService

NB:I don't use Location Service.That's why I've disabled the location Services.If your'e using Location service,do not disable the services with location and GPS tag)

Alarms(REGEX Blocking)

ALARM_WAKEUPxxxxx

CONTEXT_MANAGER_ALARM_WAKEUP_xxxxx

Procedure(Screens attached)

Open Amplify.

Select Alarms from the menu.

Tap the list icon on the top right corner

Tap + button on top.

Add the following code to 'Enter Regex to match'

Code:

ALARM_WAKEUP[0-9]+

Code:

CONTEXT_MANAGER_ALARM_WAKEUP_[0-9]{3,}

[*]Set the interval to 9999999 seconds.

Screenshots:

v7 · Apr 29, 2015

Power Nap

Power Nap for Xposed is the SONY's stamina mod for non-Sony devices.When your screen is off, Power Nap maximizes your device's deep sleep time by stopping services, alarms and wakelocks from waking the device when the screen is off.You can get notification from the apps you've whitelisted.
NOTE:In order to download the app you need to join the alpha testers community in Google+ here and opt to become a tester.Then you'll be able to download and run the module

NB:XDA Thread for PowerNap is closed down due to lack of activity from the developer.

Set the Endurance Mode to Always ON.

You can use Power Nap along with Greenify and Amplify for a better sleep time.You have whitelist both Greenify and Amplify for proper working of both the modules.

If you need certain apps to run in background while screen off(eg:Instant Messengers),you have to whitelist them in Power Nap.

List of apps to be whitelisted:

Amplify

AndroidSystem

BetterBatteryStats

Cyanogenmod System

GooglePlayServices

Google Services Framework

Google Account Manager

Greenify

Greenify Donation Package

Trebuchet

Xposed Installer

Screenshots:

AppOpsXposed

AppOps is a permission manager in android.There are various versions of AppOps available in the PlayStore.I recommend the one linked with Xposed.(You can also use CyanogenMod Privacy Guard).

Downloads:

AppOpsXposed

You can use Privacy Guard to disable some permissions of Google Play Services and Google Services Framework

Navigate to Settings->Hacks->Check FIX OP_WAKE_LOCK
Disable the following Permissions of Google Play Services using AppOps

OP_ALARM_WAKEUP/Wake Up

Keep Awake

Disable the following permissons of Google Services Framework

Keep Awake

Use Auto Start Permission of AppOpsXposed to disable apps on Boot.Make sure you do not disable crucial System Apps.Disable unwanted user apps that trigger on Boot.

v7 · Apr 29, 2015

Frequently Asked Questions

Search before posting:If you are having any issues after following the GUIDE,use the "Search" function in the thread and see if someone had the issue and is already solved.This saves your time and mine too

1.Reporting Logs

I recommend using BetterBatteryStats to report logs and dumps.Here's how you should report dumps in this thread.I request to follow the exact method so that it is easy for me to debug issues.

Note:Update BBS to latest version from the XDA thread.

Charge your device to 100 and unplug the device from the charger.

Keep WiFi/Mobile Data ON.(Leave the sync settings as per your usage pattern)

Leave it idle for atleast 6 hours(Do not turn on the screen during these period).

Choose "Unplugged" as a start reference and "Screen On" OR "Current" as stop reference(Refer Screenshots)

Pull a TextDump File from BetterBatteryStats.(Refer Screenshots)

You'll find the dump in the root of your SDCard.Post the dump in the thread.

Use

hide[/ hide] tags while posting screenshots.This makes the thread look a bit more clean and easy to read.

v7 · Apr 29, 2015

ChangeLogs

28-01-2016

07-02-2016

26-07-2016

tangcla · Apr 30, 2015

vaisakh7 said:
Wakelocks(Allow every 84000 seconds)

com.google.android.gms/.ads.social.GcmSchedulerWakeupService

com.google.android.gms/com.google.android.location.internal.AnalyticsSamp lerService

com.google.android.gms/com.google.android.location.internal.AnalyticsSamp lerService

com.google.android.gms/common.analytics.CoreAnalyticsIntentService

You can either use Amplify or Servicely to block these Services

I'm using Servicely - what app do these services belong to?

v7 · Apr 30, 2015

tangcla said:
I'm using Servicely - what app do these services belong to?

Google Play Services

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milojoseph · Apr 30, 2015

vaisakh7 said:
Google Play Services

Tapped from my furious Dogo

Testing soon will give results in the afternoon

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tangcla · Apr 30, 2015

vaisakh7 said:
Google Play Services

Tapped from my furious Dogo

I think stopping Google Play Services causes issues with Android Wear.

v7 · Apr 30, 2015

tangcla said:
I think stopping Google Play Services causes issues with Android Wear.

Only a few services of Google Play Services is blocked.Not the app itself.

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tangcla · Apr 30, 2015

vaisakh7 said:
Only a few services of Google Play Services is blocked.Not the app itself.

Tapped from my furious Dogo

So you're recommending selecting individual services in Servicely - do you know which ones are safe to stop?
Or, in other words, which ones are the biggest causes of wakelocks - I've got a Samsung Lollipop device so I have no Xposed, and therefore no Amplify. I would love to be able to stop the NetworkLocationProvider services.

v7 · Apr 30, 2015

I'll update the OP later,with the Hit-List in Servicely.

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v7 · Apr 30, 2015

tangcla said:
So you're recommending selecting individual services in Servicely - do you know which ones are safe to stop?
Or, in other words, which ones are the biggest causes of wakelocks - I've got a Samsung Lollipop device so I have no Xposed, and therefore no Amplify. I would love to be able to stop the NetworkLocationProvider services.

I'll update the OP later today.

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v7 · Apr 30, 2015

OP updated with list of apps to be blocked in Servicely.Try and report battery stats or dumps here.

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Marcovanbasten · Apr 30, 2015

Suscribed, thanks for the thread !

stylemessiah · Apr 30, 2015

Theres really no need to run Greenify + Amplify + Servicely as well, why use 3 programs which all have parts that do what the other 2 do? To me thats madness, your actually adding cycles and memory use and raising the possibility of less battery time by doing so.

I run Amplify and Servicely, but i use AutoStarts to tweak things before i even touch Amplify or Servicely...if it doesnt run at startup or triggered by an intent, then theres no need to touch it with Amplify or Servicely. I only use Amplify and Servicely to handle the apps that i run manually or have to have their intents left alone for interactivity with other apps.

Just the way i do it. I got rid of Greenify weeks ago as it became obvious it was no longer necessary with Amplify & Servicely running.

v7 · Apr 30, 2015

stylemessiah said:
Theres really no need to run Greenify + Amplify + Servicely as well, why use 3 programs which all have parts that do what the other 2 do? To me thats madness, your actually adding cycles and memory use and raising the possibility of less battery time by doing so.

I run Amplify and Servicely, but i use AutoStarts to tweak things before i even touch Amplify or Servicely...if it doesnt run at startup or triggered by an intent, then theres no need to touch it with Amplify or Servicely. I only use Amplify and Servicely to handle the apps that i run manually or have to have their intents left alone for interactivity with other apps.

Just the way i do it. I got rid of Greenify weeks ago as it became obvious it was no longer necessary with Amplify & Servicely running.

In the case of Servicely,the GCM push is a hit or miss.Blocking the apps having GCM push may stop the push notifications.So can't rely completely on Servicely.With Servicely we can't block alarms or Wakelocks.Its required that we use Amplify for that.

I won't recommend to remove Greenify.I've asked in the thread to Greenify only the apps having GCM push.This keeps the Push Messaging alive.

The fact is that Servicely runs a small service in background.It doesn't even show up in battery stats.So no need to worry about battery loss.

And using Greenify+Servicely is because of the fact that Greenify doesn't actually stops the service.It hibernates the apps.That's why I've asked to Hit-List the apps that you don't want to run without starting it manually.
So that's my point.

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stylemessiah · Apr 30, 2015

vaisakh7 said:
In the case of Servicely,the GCM push is a hit or miss.Blocking the apps having GCM push may stop the push notifications.So can't rely completely on Servicely.With Servicely we can't block alarms or Wakelocks.Its required that we use Amplify for that.

I won't recommend to remove Greenify.I've asked in the thread to Greenify only the apps having GCM push.This keeps the Push Messaging alive.

The fact is that Servicely runs a small service in background.It doesn't even show up in battery stats.So no need to worry about battery loss.

And using Greenify+Servicely is because of the fact that Greenify doesn't actually stops the service.It hibernates it.That's why I've asked to Hit-List the apps that you don't want to run without starting it manually.
So that's my point.

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