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[MJo]

To optimize your battery life you need to tweak the settings and turn off anything that will "sync" etc automatic. And you need to re-visit the settings time to time as sometimes they reset back to default when you do or install something. It's also bit confusing to navigate all the various settings. Pet hate of mine in Android is the settings and navigating them.

For data use you can find couple of widgets i.e. buttons on your home screen where you can toggle WiFi, Data, GPS and Airline mode with one press of a button. That was the most used feature for me in Android. To turn the wifi and mobile data off to save battery. Only on when actually wanted to use data.

And screen brightness, to get anything out of the battery set it fairly dark and turn off auto adjustment.

Then again, i ended up charging every night. I could have gone one and half days but i hate charging middle of the day as i need my phone in my pocket when in office. This meant i could use the data on all the time and do quite a bit of web browsing and email on top of calls without the need to charge during the day.

[thaicbr]

There is NO WAY you are going to get a Defy+ to last a week between charges... 3 days max...
And thats if you do not use wifi or interenet AT all.
ThaT UNFOURTANTLY is the nature of the beast.. If you want long battery life then Nokia are king.. But then you know that already.

[Gary A]

I think I have found the right application to keep the phone going on the Internet by itself. It's called apndroid. I have it on my home screen and it is a simple thing to toggle it on and off. Anyone using this application?

[thaicbr]

Gary A, on 2012-02-15 11:15:59, said:

I think I have found the right application to keep the phone going on the Internet by itself. It's called apndroid. I have it on my home screen and it is a simple thing to toggle it on and off. Anyone using this application?

I'm not using that as I have the same thing in my status bar. I do use something similar for wiring though.

[lomatopo]

There is an app in the Market called Quick Settings which allows you to toggle mobile data on/off, and control many, many other functions from a single interface.

https://market.andro...ksettings&hl=en

Some ROMs, stock or otherwise, allow you to add functions to the Action Bar aka Quick Settings Panel, the top-most pull-down menu, including mobile data.

A volume-based data plan is recommended rather than a time-based one. Some devices turn of mobile data when WiFi is enabled.

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[Tywais]

lomatopo, on 2012-02-16 11:20:11, said:

There is an app in the Market called Quick Settings which allows you to toggle mobile data on/off, and control many, many other functions from a single interface.

That's the one I use.  I keep APN off until I need an EDGE/GPRS connection.

[Digitalbanana]

On my phone I just long press the power switch and it gives the toggle on/offs for silent/internet data/flight mode or power off. No need for any apps. SG2

[flying]

Digitalbanana, on 2012-02-16 12:09:36, said:

On my phone I just long press the power switch and it gives the toggle on/offs for silent/internet data/flight mode or power off. No need for any apps. SG2

Same for phones like the Galaxy Cooper
Also on the cooper is a pull down shade on the main screen that has the
same GUI as post #30 shows except Data is WiFi
( data is accessed in settings or as you say long press power button)

[Digitalbanana]

Gary A, on 2012-02-13 21:41:06, said:

I got the new phone today and so far android and the touch screen are pieces of shit.

Gary A, on 2012-02-14 21:42:05, said:

I'm rather impressed with the phone itself

Just imagine with your change in opinion over 24 hours, what endless possibilities unfold for you in the coming months.

[lomatopo]

Digitalbanana, on 2012-02-16 12:09:36, said:

On my phone I just long press the power switch and it gives the toggle on/offs for silent/internet data/flight mode or power off. No need for any apps. SG2

Yes, on many ROMs, stock or otherwise, you are able to modify the Power menu (long press) to bring up various options. I personally find this the least intuitive/desirable way to toggle active components, but that's just my personal preference. See picture.

flying, on 2012-02-16 12:18:44, said:

Same for phones like the Galaxy Cooper
Also on the cooper is a pull down shade on the main screen that has the
same GUI as post #30 shows except Data is WiFi
( data is accessed in settings or as you say long press power button)

The "pull down shade" aka Action Bar or Quick Settings Panel may be modifiable to add Mobile Data and Wifi and a gazillion other functions, at which point the Action Bar becomes horizontally scrollable.

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Edited by lomatopo, 2012-02-16 13:31:01.

[lomatopo]

BTW, for those who have TrueVisions check out this Android App.  http://www.appbrain.com/app/tru-evisions-online-schedule/com.js.truevisions

It is amazing, you can set search criteria. It looks better on a tablet.

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[flying]

lomatopo, on 2012-02-16 13:23:03, said:

The "pull down shade" aka Action Bar or Quick Settings Panel may be modifiable to add Mobile Data and Wifi and a gazillion other functions, at which point the Action Bar becomes horizontally scrollable.

That is interesting I will have to look at it & see....


Edit: Oh I see your 2nd pic now which i did not see when you 1st posted....

Will have to see how you modify the action bar as I agree it is more intuitive than the power button menu

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Edited by flying, 2012-02-16 13:53:42.

[lomatopo]

^ AT&T! That's a strong signal.

You may or may not be able to modify your Power menu and/or Action Bar.

[flying]

lomatopo, on 2012-02-16 13:50:09, said:

^ AT&T! That's a strong signal.

You may or may not be able to modify your Power menu and/or Action Bar.

yes back in the USA at the moment.....In Chiang Mai I use TrueMove

[Digitalbanana]

flying, on 2012-02-16 13:45:15, said:

lomatopo, on 2012-02-16 13:23:03, said:

The "pull down shade" aka Action Bar or Quick Settings Panel may be modifiable to add Mobile Data and Wifi and a gazillion other functions, at which point the Action Bar becomes horizontally scrollable.

That is interesting I will have to look at it & see....


Edit: Oh I see your 2nd pic now which i did not see when you 1st posted....

Will have to see how you modify the action bar as I agree it is more intuitive than the power button menu

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My pull down options are same as yours and not modifiable afaik. Must need some app or other ROM for that? SG2

[Gary A]

I'm still an android rookie. Since I am interested in Internet charges and battery life, I am using Apndroid and Battery DR, The apndroid turns the Internet on and off. The Battery Dr Turns off the GPS as well as Wif, bluetooth and other applications. I'll report further after I see what my battery life looks like. I want to control my phone and want no automatic syncs

[Gary A]

Just using the phone as a phone I am now sure the battery will last a full week. That said, there is so much to play with that with heavy use, I can drain the battery in just one day.

[thaicbr]

Gary A, on 2012-02-24 11:41:29, said:

Just using the phone as a phone I am now sure the battery will last a full week. That said, there is so much to play with that with heavy use, I can drain the battery in just one day.

so Gary.  you have everything turned off. without being rude .. what's the point?

do you also turn it off at night?  I found on my wellcom it has an auto start function in the settings.  so I can set it to turn on and off. cool.

[bino]

My phone - Samsung - automatically shuts down the APN connection when it detects and connects to a WiFi network. I'd imagine that yours is the same. If you have WiFi at home, connect to it and you will be able to use the internet without any extra charges. The APN connection will activate itself whenever you leave the house / out of WiFi range which is useful- no user action needed to remember.

[Gary A]

thaicbr, on 2012-02-24 12:27:12, said:

Gary A, on 2012-02-24 11:41:29, said:

Just using the phone as a phone I am now sure the battery will last a full week. That said, there is so much to play with that with heavy use, I can drain the battery in just one day.

so Gary.  you have everything turned off. without being rude .. what's the point?

do you also turn it off at night?  I found on my wellcom it has an auto start function in the settings.  so I can set it to turn on and off. cool.

The phone is never shut off at night although Android has a built in battery saver feature that will do that. I like the features of a smart phone but I don't want my phone doing anything that I am not in control of. Any feature that I want to use is easily toggled on and off. I use the AIS monthly package that gives me 20 hours for 100 baht per month.

Last November I bought a router that works/worked with my USB EVDO modem. I bought it from an online Thai company and was impressed with the email promptness and the fast shipping. About a week ago it quit working and my email to the vendor who I bought it from has gone unanswered. TIT! The router was handy to keep my laptop and net-book up to date and it was also great for the phone.

[thaicbr]

Gary A, on 2012-02-24 14:08:59, said:

thaicbr, on 2012-02-24 12:27:12, said:

Gary A, on 2012-02-24 11:41:29, said:

Just using the phone as a phone I am now sure the battery will last a full week. That said, there is so much to play with that with heavy use, I can drain the battery in just one day.

so Gary.  you have everything turned off. without being rude .. what's the point?

do you also turn it off at night?  I found on my wellcom it has an auto start function in the settings.  so I can set it to turn on and off. cool.

The phone is never shut off at night although Android has a built in battery saver feature that will do that. I like the features of a smart phone but I don't want my phone doing anything that I am not in control of. Any feature that I want to use is easily toggled on and off. I use the AIS monthly package that gives me 20 hours for 100 baht per month.

Last November I bought a router that works/worked with my USB EVDO modem. I bought it from an online Thai company and was impressed with the email promptness and the fast shipping. About a week ago it quit working and my email to the vendor who I bought it from has gone unanswered. TIT! The router was handy to keep my laptop and net-book up to date and it was also great for the phone.

Gary.  it may be better to go over to MB package as they are easier to keep track of. using something like '3g watch dog'

[Gary A]

thaicbr, on 2012-02-24 14:36:39, said:

Gary A, on 2012-02-24 14:08:59, said:

thaicbr, on 2012-02-24 12:27:12, said:

Gary A, on 2012-02-24 11:41:29, said:

Just using the phone as a phone I am now sure the battery will last a full week. That said, there is so much to play with that with heavy use, I can drain the battery in just one day.

so Gary.  you have everything turned off. without being rude .. what's the point?

do you also turn it off at night?  I found on my wellcom it has an auto start function in the settings.  so I can set it to turn on and off. cool.

The phone is never shut off at night although Android has a built in battery saver feature that will do that. I like the features of a smart phone but I don't want my phone doing anything that I am not in control of. Any feature that I want to use is easily toggled on and off. I use the AIS monthly package that gives me 20 hours for 100 baht per month.

Last November I bought a router that works/worked with my USB EVDO modem. I bought it from an online Thai company and was impressed with the email promptness and the fast shipping. About a week ago it quit working and my email to the vendor who I bought it from has gone unanswered. TIT! The router was handy to keep my laptop and net-book up to date and it was also great for the phone.

Gary.  it may be better to go over to MB package as they are easier to keep track of. using something like '3g watch dog'

I have looked at some of those applications that track usage. If fact I downloaded and tried Norton. I have an aversion to some of the applications that try to be everything to everyone. You are correct that most of those applications count MB's and not hours. I have uninstalled Norton and use the quick built in Android dialer, One touch dials *139# and AIS immediately gives me the balance in hours and minutes.