topic Re: Battery performance after update to Android 7.0 in X Series

Battery performance after update to Android 7.0

Dafo83_sweden — Sat, 24 Dec 2016 20:46:54 GMT

Hello!

After i update to android 7.0 the battery is sooo poor.

I tought it would be better with all new fetures but not.

Anyone else?

It´s a bit anoying when android 6 was awsome in battery way.

Re: Battery performance after update to Android 7.0

per-e — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 09:33:49 GMT

Got the same problem. For me it looks like the same problem they are having with XZ http://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Xperia-XZ/quot-Phone-Idle-quot-battery-drain-in-7-0-Nougat/m-p/1186556#U1186556

Re: Battery performance after update to Android 7.0

Maksim_Goryunov — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 13:27:54 GMT

Dear representatives of Sony!

You do read what they write on the forums? After all, the problem with a quick battery discharge is common. I am from Russia and all the official page of your company inundated with discussions of this problem. Reactions of zero. Recovery software does not help and service to carry the phone silly and pointless, because the problem I have one, but a lot of people not only in my country, but also abroad. Obviously this is not a defect of the smartphone, and the problem in the program shell. Because experiencing these problems and the owners XZ. My wife has the same problem after the upgrade to Android 7.0.

We are waiting for official comments on this topic.

Sincerely,
Maksim Goryunov

Re: Battery performance after update to Android 7.0

Grillkongen — Tue, 10 Jan 2017 22:09:48 GMT

Same for me

Re: Battery performance after update to Android 7.0

Nuttie — Sat, 21 Jan 2017 21:02:15 GMT

I have Xperia X, but i suffer a same problem.

Re: Battery performance after update to Android 7.0

UGLYDOLL — Sun, 22 Jan 2017 08:08:02 GMT

Interesting. When you tap "battery" in settings, by chance do you see "idle" taking more than 25℅ of battery?
When I first moved my X performance, X compacts, and XZ phones to 7.0, it seemed like battery was draining due to idle, but quickly made a turnaround after use where now all get amazing screen-on-time and last all day.

Perhaps the update does not agree with specific 3rd party apps?
I got rid of the Facebook and Instagram apps, and do not play video games, so that may explain why my experience differs, but I'd recommend a reset and resisting installing battery heavy apps at first.
Good luck.

Re: Battery performance after update to Android 7.0

shenlong — Wed, 01 Feb 2017 05:16:58 GMT

Hi Guys,

I found a way to improve battery life. After Update, do reset the Apps Permission.

Steps:

Head over to Settings > Battery > tap on 3-dot menu at top right, and select Battery Optimization.
Tap on 'Now optimized' and select the 'All apps' from the dropdown.
Tap the 3-dot menu again, and select the option 'Reset app preferences'
A dialog will apear to confirm. Click ok.

Next, open your frequently used apps to accept all permission!

That's it. Try and give us the feedback.

Re: Battery performance after update to Android 7.0

Liztude — Tue, 21 Feb 2017 17:38:28 GMT

I have the same issue. After the Nougat update the battery life is terrible. 40 minutes of heavy use kills like 50% of the battery. And the charging time has doubled. Seriously considering of reverting the update back to pre-update.

Re: Battery performance after update to Android 7.0

Guthers5544 — Mon, 06 Mar 2017 01:52:33 GMT

These instructions are not compatible with an XP. Can you provide those which are, please?

Re: Battery performance after update to Android 7.0

Guthers5544 — Thu, 09 Mar 2017 04:03:43 GMT

AS per my below query:

These instructions are not compatible with an XP. Can you provide those which are, please?

In addition, does Sony have a fix for this issue - my phone is really quite poor with it's battery performance. Is there a response from them anywhere???

Re: Battery performance after update to Android 7.0

shenlong — Thu, 09 Mar 2017 13:40:32 GMT

After Update, do reset the Apps Permission.
Steps:
1. Head over to Settings > Battery > tap on 3-dot menu at top right, and select Battery Optimization.
2. Tap on 'Now optimized' and select the 'All apps' from the dropdown.
3. Tap the 3-dot menu again, and select the option 'Reset app preferences'
4. A dialog will apear to confirm. Click ok.
5. Next, open your frequently used apps to accept all permission!

It works for me to kill any misbehaving apps. Otherwise, try a factory reset.

Re: Battery performance after update to Android 7.0

Guthers5544 — Thu, 09 Mar 2017 13:58:58 GMT

Thanks for your reply. However, the XP does not have the menu path you have described. What model are you referring to?

Re: Battery performance after update to Android 7.0

shenlong — Thu, 09 Mar 2017 14:03:11 GMT

Opps. I am using the Xperia-x-performance F8132 using Nougat 7.0 with December 2016 patch.
BUILD 39.2.A.0.374

Apologies. This is for Xperia X Performance phones.

overheating

Nugget79 — Tue, 14 Mar 2017 07:15:43 GMT

Yeah, this piece of junk overheats after 10 mins, slows down to an extent where it is almost unusable, uses 20% battery an hour when I'm simply reading the news, I have to reset it nearly 3 times a day minimum, and put it in the freezer to get it to cool down.
How could you advertise this garbage as your flagship? (I know there's another one out, but when this came out 6 months ago, it was meant to be the best you've made)
Check my records, I've had z1, z2, z3 and now this one. This is by far the worst phone I've had.
Even writing this bitchmoan, it's slowing down where the letters are appearing 5 seconds after I push them.
Never again! Fix up this rubbish!!!

Re: overheating

Guthers5544 — Tue, 14 Mar 2017 23:51:06 GMT

Agree, a very poor performing phone. Freezing and battery life is the most frustrating. Had a factory reset done and really made no difference. Have now sent it back for testing, repairs/replacement.
You won't get much advice from Sony on the issue. I think they are hoping we'll all just go away.

Re: overheating

shenlong — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 00:07:36 GMT

Still, what are the apps installed? Most likely a misbehaving app like Facebook app.

Re: Battery performance after update to Android 7.0

WebKolo — Mon, 20 Mar 2017 23:12:21 GMT

For me its works even better than before

Re: Battery performance after update to Android 7.0

WebKolo — Mon, 20 Mar 2017 23:18:26 GMT

Just take care of running apps thats all and don't keep it charging when 100% (yes i know soft is disconnecting charging when 100%) - but i trust my self more than this automaticly options

Re: Battery performance after update to Android 7.0

netboysteve — Thu, 23 Mar 2017 19:55:31 GMT

I don't have a poor battery performance on Nougat. I agree a factory reset helps. When you add Sony's backup of phone and message logs, email accounts, wifi, etc to Google's backup, it really is quite painless to reset and restore phone.

I am finding battery life excellent on this phone with Nougat. You can't assume it's the phone or manufacturers fault.

Things i do:
- Turn off NFC
- Turn off ok Google detection
- Check all sync settings
- disable Facebook background data

It's 10:30pm, phone has been on 14 hours according to Battery stats and I've had 4 hrs 40 minutes screen on time. I have 20% batt left. My GPS is on high accuracy not battery saving. I think that's very decent.

@guthers5544 my experience with the phone and with Sony Canada support has been extremely positive. I find them caring and responsive.

Re: Battery performance after update to Android 7.0

Guthers5544 — Fri, 24 Mar 2017 05:41:07 GMT

Thank you for your response.
Can you advise where the settings are for the Google and Facebook options, please. Have looked in depth without any luck.