What could be the reason behind my battery drain?

[kash296]

Hello,
I am at a loss as to why my battery drains in the background so much. I'm curious as to if something needs to be done from my end to ensure it doesn't drain so much. I'm currently on Pixel Experience with its default kernel (weeb). I'm rooted with magisk, and using pixel wifi mod, as well as the gps mod provided in the list of collectibles and flashable zips in the guides section. Have attached screenshots from battery usage, as well as better battery stats. Please point me to the right thread if needed. Would love to sort this out if possible, as I'm not in a position to buy a new phone yet. Thanks in advance!

I must add that i had this kind of drain on OOS 9.0.5 as well, but at that time, I did not use wifi or gps mods.

 

[strongst]

Hello,
I am at a loss as to why my battery drains in the background so much. I'm curious as to if something needs to be done from my end to ensure it doesn't drain so much. I'm currently on Pixel Experience with its default kernel (weeb). I'm rooted with magisk, and using pixel wifi mod, as well as the gps mod provided in the list of collectibles and flashable zips in the guides section. Have attached screenshots from battery usage, as well as better battery stats. Please point me to the right thread if needed. Would love to sort this out if possible, as I'm not in a position to buy a new phone yet. Thanks in advance!

I must add that i had this kind of drain on OOS 9.0.5 as well, but at that time, I did not use wifi or gps mods.

Hello, can you please provide an idle dump with min 6h time and only some seconds of sot? Here's how to get one https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1179809&p=15869868

 

[kash296]

Hello, can you please provide an idle dump with min 6h time and only some seconds of sot? Here's how to get one https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1179809&p=15869868

Sure. I'm charging my phone right now. Will follow the steps in the thread provided and give you an idle dump.

 

[kash296]

Hello, can you please provide an idle dump with min 6h time and only some seconds of sot? Here's how to get one https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1179809&p=15869868

Sorry, that took a little longer than I anticipated. Hope this log helps!

 

[kash296]

Sorry, that took a little longer than I anticipated. Hope this log helps!

If that was not the correct log, please check this one. Bit of a noob mistake on my part.

 

[strongst]

Sorry, that took a little longer than I anticipated. Hope this log helps!

If that was not the correct log, please check this one. Bit of a noob mistake on my part.

Sorry, but both files are not 6h of idling and have 6 minutes of sot. Please refer to the bbs thread how to get a useful dump :good:

 

[kash296]

Sorry, but both files are not 6h of idling and have 6 minutes of sot. Please refer to the bbs thread how to get a useful dump :good:

Aah. I'll try again and get back!

 

[kash296]

Sorry, but both files are not 6h of idling and have 6 minutes of sot. Please refer to the bbs thread how to get a useful dump :good:

Could you explain why the first one wasn't? It was in deep sleep for 6h and 3 mins. Also in that thread, the OP had mentioned to charge the phone, and drain till 95. Hence why i thought that the screen must be on for a bit. So basically the bare minimum time that you mention the screen must be on is to take the bbs dump right? I wasn't really sure after going through the thread, hence thought I'd ask once. Thanks again!

Edit- I understand by going through the original thread that we shouldn't even have more than a minute of SOT. Sorry for that! Have never taken a dump from BBS before.

 

[strongst]

Could you explain why the first one wasn't? It was in deep sleep for 6h and 3 mins. Also in that thread, the OP had mentioned to charge the phone, and drain till 95. Hence why i thought that the screen must be on for a bit. So basically the bare minimum time that you mention the screen must be on is to take the bbs dump right? I wasn't really sure after going through the thread, hence thought I'd ask once. Thanks again!

Edit- I understand by going through the original thread that we shouldn't even have more than a minute of SOT. Sorry for that! Have never taken a dump from BBS before.

Because of this:

Screen On (): 25 m 24 s 6.0%



No worries, take your time to gather a new one :good:

 

[kash296]

Because of this:

Screen On (): 25 m 24 s 6.0%



No worries, take your time to gather a new one :good:

This is kinda weird. For this test, my idle drain has been pretty normal. Anyway, hope this one's good enough

 

[strongst]

This is kinda weird. For this test, my idle drain has been pretty normal. Anyway, hope this one's good enough

Yep, it's a good one :good:

Ok, there's a loot of background downloads from Facebook, Instagram and bleacherreport?

Next one is ssusb wakelock, check this out https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1179809&p=79121123

Also your fitbit device keeps your device awake over Bluetooth.

You received a call for some minutes and your device rings? It gives wrong results as it keeps the device awake.

You have 1%/h overall drain which is higher than expected on this device(it can be 0.4-0.7) so try to minimize the above listings.

If you have further questions please feel free to ask

 

[kash296]

Yep, it's a good one :good:

Ok, there's a loot of background downloads from Facebook, Instagram and bleacherreport?

Next one is ssusb wakelock, check this out https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1179809&p=79121123

Also your fitbit device keeps your device awake over Bluetooth.

You received a call for some minutes and your device rings? It gives wrong results as it keeps the device awake.

You have 1%/h overall drain which is higher than expected on this device(it can be 0.4-0.7) so try to minimize the above listings.

If you have further questions please feel free to ask

I shall look into it. Thing is i used to get that average of 0.4-0.7 before. I will look into restricting Facebook and instagram more, as well as bleacher report.

 

[strongst]

I shall look into it. Thing is i used to get that average of 0.4-0.7 before. I will look into restricting Facebook and instagram more, as well as bleacher report.

Ok, good luck! BTW: what's bleacherreport?

 

[kash296]

Ok, good luck! BTW: what's bleacherreport?

Thanks. Bleacherreport is a sports news app. I use it to get football updates, read articles and see wrestling news. Some of their writers are okayish, but the best part is that they share twitter posts which are from some of the more well known sports journalists. I use it and reddit equally well.

 

[kash296]

Yep, it's a good one :good:

Ok, there's a loot of background downloads from Facebook, Instagram and bleacherreport?

Next one is ssusb wakelock, check this out https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1179809&p=79121123

Also your fitbit device keeps your device awake over Bluetooth.

You received a call for some minutes and your device rings? It gives wrong results as it keeps the device awake.

You have 1%/h overall drain which is higher than expected on this device(it can be 0.4-0.7) so try to minimize the above listings.

If you have further questions please feel free to ask

Sorry didn't attach file in this comment. My bad

 

[kash296]

Yep, it's a good one :good:

Ok, there's a loot of background downloads from Facebook, Instagram and bleacherreport?

Next one is ssusb wakelock, check this out https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1179809&p=79121123

Also your fitbit device keeps your device awake over Bluetooth.

You received a call for some minutes and your device rings? It gives wrong results as it keeps the device awake.

You have 1%/h overall drain which is higher than expected on this device(it can be 0.4-0.7) so try to minimize the above listings.

If you have further questions please feel free to ask

My idle drain is still causing problems, and this is more like how it's been usually, by draining 5% per hour overnight. Could you take a look at this one please?

 

[strongst]

My idle drain is still causing problems, and this is more like how it's been usually, by draining 5% per hour overnight. Could you take a look at this one please?

Ok, nothing exceptional except for this:

(com.cricbuzz.android.Cricbuzz): Sensor: BMI160 Accelerometer

That app is polling your accelerometer for several hours.

Edit: OK, you posted here too https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1179809&p=80246554

 

[kash296]

Ok, nothing exceptional except for this:

(com.cricbuzz.android.Cricbuzz): Sensor: BMI160 Accelerometer

That app is polling your accelerometer for several hours.

Edit: OK, you posted here too https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1179809&p=80246554

It's strange normally that app doesn't consume battery. I guess I'll have to go full stock. Sigh

 

[strongst]

It's strange normally that app doesn't consume battery. I guess I'll have to go full stock. Sigh

As DB128 suggested: kernel or rom issue. Custom roms are not always the best choice, so test it

 

[kash296]

As DB128 suggested: kernel or rom issue. Custom roms are not always the best choice, so test it

Shall do. It's weird cause i had the problem on OOS first. I shall go full stock in a couple of days. Maybe it could be that the kernels are a bit older than the current OOS versions. I have uninstalled fitbit's app and the cricbuzz app for now. I shall have to manage the phone carefully for a few months if the problem doesn't go away ? Thanks anyway!