[GUIDE] How I got 5 hours SOT in Pixel 2

[au19]

First of all, hope everyone is fine.

As the title says, after more than one week testing I am getting 4:30-5 hrs of SOT.
I must say that I am using this Pixel 2 since March 2019 so it isn't a new device with a new battery.

1. Install the latest factory image (August 2020)
2. ROOT your Pixel
3. Install Sultan Kernel (https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-2/development/kernel-sultan-kernel-t3802158) I am using August 14 build; then install TWRP and Magisk in the following order:
   Sultan Kernel > TWRP > Magisk
4. Once the phone boot, activate the Developer Settings and search the option Quick settings developer tiles. From there, enable Sensors off button and a new toggle will appear on Quick Settings
5. Install GSam for better battery tracking
6. Install Naptime (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.franco.doze&hl=es) and activate Agrresive doze, Re-apply doze after wakeups, Disable motion detection and Disable aggressive doze when charging
7. Deactivate Always on screen.
8. Go to Settings > Security > Smart Lock > Corporal Detection and just activate and deactivate the option
9. I dont use RCS messages so in order to deactivate them I inactivated official Messages application and I am using Textra. First download Textra from PlayStore, then open the app, select Textra as default messages app and later inactivate Google Messages app.
10. Since we have ROOT and with a similar tool (I use SD Maid but any tool that lets you inactivate any Android package) inactivate the package com.google.android.ims and delete all the updates installed to this package.
11. Now just inactivate the sensors, do a reboot and let your Pixel charge to 100%..
    

With all this settings I got during all this testing time those 4:30-5hrs sot.
Take in mind that during almost all this testing time, the sensors are turned off (because I found that what was draining my battery was the sensors) meaning that applications like Maps, Whatsapp calls or Camera doesnt work till the sensors are turned on again. Not a big deal because activating or inactivating the sensors is just a swipe on Quick Settings .

Please, share with me your times and hope it helps

Thanks

 

[ahm_usa]

Has anyone tried this on Android 11 beta ? via pixel 2

 

[ahm_usa]

QS toggle is already in developer settings no need to flash sultan kernel, just root and rock with nap time and sensors off switch.
My first day and I got more than 4 hours and still 35% left

 

[Haris000]

First of all, hope everyone is fine.

As the title says, after more than one week testing I am getting 4:30-5 hrs of SOT.
I must say that I am using this Pixel 2 since March 2019 so it isn't a new device with a new battery.

1. Install the latest factory image (August 2020)
2. ROOT your Pixel
3. Install Sultan Kernel (https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-2/development/kernel-sultan-kernel-t3802158) I am using August 14 build; then install TWRP and Magisk in the following order:
   Sultan Kernel > TWRP > Magisk
4. Once the phone boot, activate the Developer Settings and search the option Quick settings developer tiles. From there, enable Sensors off button and a new toggle will appear on Quick Settings
5. Install GSam for better battery tracking
6. Install Naptime (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.franco.doze&hl=es) and activate Agrresive doze, Re-apply doze after wakeups, Disable motion detection and Disable aggressive doze when charging
7. Deactivate Always on screen.
8. Go to Settings > Security > Smart Lock > Corporal Detection and just activate and deactivate the option
9. I dont use RCS messages so in order to deactivate them I inactivated official Messages application and I am using Textra. First download Textra from PlayStore, then open the app, select Textra as default messages app and later inactivate Google Messages app.
10. Since we have ROOT and with a similar tool (I use SD Maid but any tool that lets you inactivate any Android package) inactivate the package com.google.android.ims and delete all the updates installed to this package.
11. Now just inactivate the sensors, do a reboot and let your Pixel charge to 100%..
    

With all this settings I got during all this testing time those 4:30-5hrs sot.
Take in mind that during almost all this testing time, the sensors are turned off (because I found that what was draining my battery was the sensors) meaning that applications like Maps, Whatsapp calls or Camera doesnt work till the sensors are turned on again. Not a big deal because activating or inactivating the sensors is just a swipe on Quick Settings .

Please, share with me your times and hope it helps

Thanks

How am I supposed to install the kernel before installing TWRP? Can u explain the process?

 

[vinprivag]

QS toggle is already in developer settings no need to flash sultan kernel, just root and rock with nap time and sensors off switch.
My first day and I got more than 4 hours and still 35% left

Screenshot? Also turning off the sensors means you are turning your phone a little dumber

 

[ahm_usa]

Screenshot? Also turning off the sensors means you are turning your phone a little dumber

Turning off sensors means no autobirghtness, no rotation, no camera, no mic, no location but this is only a click away.
Here you go:

 

[Ceezar]

Turning off sensors means no autobirghtness, no rotation, no camera, no mic, no location but this is only a click away.
Here you go:

I also turn off my sensors and it's the ultimate way to achieving good daily battery results.