In the past, my Bold 9650 was having horrible battery life. But with tips and advice from CB members, my battery issues were obsolete.
Today i DL'd a free app called Endomondo. It tracks your exercise routes and etc. The app uses the phone's gps to track my progress in real time.
So when i am not using the app, i make sure that i turn off the GPS and shut down the application (making sure it is NOT running in the background).
I am once again getting HORRIBLE battery life. Could simply downloading the Endomondo app drain my battery? Even though the GPS is off and Application is not operating in the background?
If you didn't have the drain before you installed the application, and now you do, I would say it's probably the application. FYI, just because an application appears to be not running, doesn't mean it's not...
i was thinking the same thing and that the app was the cause of my issues. but i didnt know that, just bc the app is closed, it could potentially still be operating in the background.
i was thinking the same thing and that the app was the cause of my issues. but i didnt know that, just bc the app is closed, it could potentially still be operating in the background.
thanks for the heads up!
Anytime. There are many applications that run in the backround, but will not show as running in 'App Switcher'(hold down menu key) it is up to the developer of the application to add the icon to the 'Ribbon' so it shows in App Switcher...
Thanks for the all the informative info. I will probably keep the app for the next week or 2.. To see how badly i can tolerate it.. if not, i'll just delete it when its not in use.. and reinstall when needed.
Endomondo will drain your battery if you have the app running while it is accessing GPS. It is a great program and I use it while cycling. However, I do notice that the GPS accessing the satellite will quickly drain the battery. So, if I do a very long ride, I will have to carry a backup portable charger or the phone will die in a few hours. As an FYI, Google Maps will also drain your battery if you leave it on and accessing the satellite.
when i had the App. I ONLY turn on the GPS feature when needed. when i am done using the App, i turn off the GPS option.
Even with the gps option turned off, battery drain was rapid. to be honest, Endomondo is a great app. but with me having the App installed on my phone, battery drain was a nuisance. So i deleted it and didnt have any more issues.. when i want to use it.. i re-dl it and delete it when its not in use...
when i had the App. I ONLY turn on the GPS feature when needed. when i am done using the App, i turn off the GPS option.
Even with the gps option turned off, battery drain was rapid. to be honest, Endomondo is a great app. but with me having the App installed on my phone, battery drain was a nuisance. So i deleted it and didnt have any more issues.. when i want to use it.. i re-dl it and delete it when its not in use...
You should give Endomondo another try. Their recent updates have introduce some major improvements. Alternatively Adidas makes a great sport tracking app as well.
