New Features of Android Lollipop 5.x - Galaxy Note 4 General

What the title says. Write your findings and differences.
OP will be updated thanks to your contributions and suggestions. Special thanks to all contributors.
This will help in an easy way to locate what has changed for our beloved Note's.
1)-I find fingerprint sensor much more accurate.
2)-I personally find that phone gets a little warm while charging (N910C)
3)-Phone app seems faster but had 2 hangs to closing the line. Red button was not responding.
I had a clean install.
4)-You can now change colours in folders in the app drawer and homescreen.
5)-Now third party apps optimized for LP can write to ExtSDcard.
6)-a. Settings-security-trusted agents : enable smart lock
b. Smart lock now appears under settings-security.
7)-MISSING: RAW implementation is NON existent in N4. Samsung dropped the ball. Oops.
8*)-"Recent" apps remain after a reboot.
9-) Added battery drain. Internet hogging apps keep continually connecting.

Battery drains...

asif.malick said:
Battery drains...
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Give it time to settle. Its to early for battery tests

mariosraptor said:
What the title says. Write your findings and differences.
I find fingerprint sensor much more accurate.
Phone app seems faster but had 2 hangs to closing the line. Red button was not responding.
I had a clean install.
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Could you, if you have time, regularly update the OP so that new readers can quickly get an overview? It's a bit cumbersome to read through every post because there's always a lot of unrelated discussion.

Archiimonde said:
Could you, if you have time, regularly update the OP so that new readers can quickly get an overview? It's a bit cumbersome to read through every post because there's always a lot of unrelated discussion.
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Sure. I'll try to keep up.

asif.malick said:
Battery drains...
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Lol, really?
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Just about to flash this now. Tried CM12 but generally stuck with TW.

I haven't had any issues at all with the battery life, gaming is a lot better and I was gaming for 2 hours straight and my note 4 (910f) wasn't even warm I love this new lollipop update! Everything has improved in every way possible for me and the spen even works on games that it didn't work on before :laugh:

the fingerprint scanner is slightly better , but i found the battery drains so fast , some stutter while playing subway surfers , some apps crashed yesterday like 9GAG , i think samsung needs more time to tweak things together

Anyone having issues with device not going into Deep Sleep?
EDIT Several reboots appears to have fixed it..

alhaddar1996 said:
the fingerprint scanner is slightly better , but i found the battery drains so fast , some stutter while playing subway surfers , some apps crashed yesterday like 9GAG , i think samsung needs more time to tweak things together
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maybe they haven't properly bean optimized for ART.

You can no longer mute notifications.

mariosraptor said:
What the title says. Write your findings and differences.
1)_I find fingerprint sensor much more accurate.
2)-I personally find that phone gets a little warm while charging (N910C)
3)-Phone app seems faster but had 2 hangs to closing the line. Red button was not responding.
I had a clean install.
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Sad that this didn't changed
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/general/overall-disappointed-note4-lollipop-t3029961

You can now change colours in folders in the app drawer and homescreen, which is not a life-changing feature but nice nonetheless.

Is it me or there is no Smooth recording option anymore? I can't seem to find it.

thedarkmunk said:
You can no longer mute notifications.
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This is true. We have now "Interruption" option but it's stupid to change mute option with this.
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Cotw said:
Is it me or there is no Smooth recording option anymore? I can't seem to find it.
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it has it as 1920*1080(60fps)

mali_veseljak said:
This is true. We have now "Interruption" option but it's stupid to change mute option with this.
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Agree !!
SD card writes now work with filemanager programs that are rewritten for lollipop support ex. es-file explorer

Does your Heartratesensor also light up everytime you touch it?
I mean outside Shealth ... thats strange it lights up also when screen is off. I'm confused!!

marleyb said:
Agree !!
SD card writes now work with filemanager programs that are rewritten for lollipop support ex. es-file explorer
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Quicpic gallery also.
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agree. ever used whatsapp? get ready for non stop popups at top of the screen, even in priority. it's frustrating
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Facebook App eats ram and battery?

For those who are using this app how was your experience?
Considering you are using internet yes it consumes more battery, about RAM well yes IMO. I suggest using Fast Facebook. So lightweight and data loads fast.
I use Facebook app with my background data off.
I experience little battery drain.
It is much more better than the previous versions for sure.
cause i have seen on running process that there is "Facebook" or "upload manager" and eats up around 30mb from ram even though Im not online and I exitted it. So is that process or service really drains battery and ram?
Its both. Try my suggested app. If your into simpler UI with fast loading performance with same FB app feature then FF must try
deedii said:
Its both. Try my suggested app. If your into simpler UI with fast loading performance with same FB app feature then FF must try
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thanks I'll try that. But if my gps is on. does it record my location? "...near..." everytime I post? cause facebook app does that. Does FF does the same job?
Pretty much all features of FB app So yes.
deedii said:
Pretty much all features of FB app So yes.
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It still lacks some features like "Pages I admin"/Groups.
True , it is fast and I like the UI , but still lacks features.
I doubt it has integrated chat
deedii said:
Pretty much all features of FB app So yes.
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I tried it when I post it says
"about a minute ago via Fast "
hmm is there a way to make it work like the facebook app
"about a minute ago near (Place)"
amnher said:
I tried it when I post it says
"about a minute ago via Fast "
hmm is there a way to make it work like the facebook app
"about a minute ago near (Place)"
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I guess you'd need to "Check-in" to make that work
Opps please note that of the buttons on the bottom parts. Choose the one with checkin icon or the one with pin one Im sure you will be confortable with it as you use it
Mayank77 said:
I guess you'd need to "Check-in" to make that work
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I tried checking in and the place was posted in my profile with a map but it is still "...via Fast"
@deedi
this app is really fast
No
for me , ate hamburgers and cola , whut ram?
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[Android 2.3+] EyeSpy - Face detection wake app

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.beansoft.eyespy
Latest version has changed to UN locker.
But it does not unlock the free version.
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BatGnat said:
Latest version has changed to UN locker.
But it does not unlock the free version.
Sent using Magic
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It still wasn't working. I needed to wipe data, uninstall both, install lite, then click on unlock in app and to download unlock to get it too work.
Ok now.
Thanks for quick response.
How much does this affect the battery?
I have been looking for something like this, but I am scared of purchasing a good app, just to have it kill my battery because the camera is always on.
Thanks
I'm curious as well.
Shadow89 said:
How much does this affect the battery?
I have been looking for something like this, but I am scared of purchasing a good app, just to have it kill my battery because the camera is always on.
Thanks
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Ya, it seems like it would do a number on a battery to keep the camera open, but also keep the CPU high doing processing.
Anyone using this program that could do like a couple 15 minute tests with the screen off and this program either running or not?
Shadow89 said:
How much does this affect the battery?
I have been looking for something like this, but I am scared of purchasing a good app, just to have it kill my battery because the camera is always on.
Thanks
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I've been using the old "smart stay" app for a handful of days, and I've seen no change in battery life.
From what I understand the App only uses the camera to snap a quick picture for face recognition half way through the screen time out time; if it sees one it restart s there timer. it also has a root option to only activate when the touch screen hasn't been used, which further reduced the frequency of camera use.
Downloading now
heh funny thing but doesn't work for me maybe because i'm ugly
Works well on Galaxy S II, but kill music player when lock. could you please fix it?
Very creative app!

First impression on my Note 4

Received today my unit.
First impression is great, phone is really fast, no lag at the moment.
I have compared the screen with Note 3 and white looks whiter than on Note 3. On Note 3 has yellow pigment.
S Pen got some new functions and it is really precise.
At the moment I am discovering new functions and all.
If you have any questions just ask.
hi, I suppose it comes with Evernote pre-installed... does it come with one year of premium subscription, too? Thanks
alexcarterkarsus said:
hi, I suppose it comes with Evernote pre-installed... does it come with one year of premium subscription, too? Thanks
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Yes, it comes with 12 months premium.
http://i.imgur.com/yM60cbi.png
Does the phone have build quality issues like being able to fit a business card between the screen edge and the body?
I looked at one at Best Buy today and there were no spaces between the glass and the edge. I think someone just got a messed up unit.
captainbirdseye86 said:
Does the phone have build quality issues like being able to fit a business card between the screen edge and the body?
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Nope, there is no build quality issue and there is no gap betwen screen and body.
I can post pictures if you want.
Try to squeeze it and see if it laggs . Make that multi task burn! LOL
Try to use like 7 apps at the same time.
Also does the gallery app have a delay openning? And the phone dialer when you tap on contacts in my s3 it needs 3 seconds to show the contacts...is it the same for n4?
Hows battery life?
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Does it bend? jk
patriotaki said:
Try to squeeze it and see if it laggs . Make that multi task burn! LOL
Try to use like 7 apps at the same time.
Also does the gallery app have a delay openning? And the phone dialer when you tap on contacts in my s3 it needs 3 seconds to show the contacts...is it the same for n4?
Hows battery life?
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Running like 8-9 apps, tried switching between them and it is fast. No lag at the moment.
About the gallery. It opens it instantly but it takes few seconds to liad the photos. Until then it is white screen with blue bar on top
Phone dialer has no lag, it opens instantly and it is ready to use the same second. Same goes for contacts, no lag.
Battery life, to soon to judge but on this charge it took 12% to get 47 minutes screen on. It was moderate usage.
I must say, samsung keyboard is bad. Screen is big but typing is not so good. Will change keyboard for Android L.
Ram usage is 1.5 gb in normal.
And I have disabled few apps like facebook, instagram, ets.
And device is dying for DPI change.
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Does it bend? jk
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Lol, no
Is the Korean version? or the U.S version? What color is your Note IV? Can you swipe open the multi-window from the right screen or do you have to use App swifter or back key?
DelBoy said:
Yes, it comes with 12 months premium.
http://i.imgur.com/yM60cbi.png
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What are the restrictions? I'm already an evernote premium subscriber, but I'd love to get an extra year free with this!
Hovscorpion12 said:
Is the Korean version? or the U.S version? What color is your Note IV? Can you swipe open the multi-window from the right screen or do you have to use App swifter or back key?
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I am in Europe so I believe it is international version.
Color is white.
Yes, I can swipe from right corner but not all apps support that right now. For example Tapatalk does not allow that but whatsapp does.
EP2008 said:
What are the restrictions? I'm already an evernote premium subscriber, but I'd love to get an extra year free with this!
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Really dont know. I am not using Evernote. I have just activate it to answer the question.
But I believe there are no restrictions, it is normal premium.
DelBoy said:
I am in Europe so I believe it is international version.
Color is white.
Yes, I can swipe from right corner but not all apps support that right now. For example Tapatalk does not allow that but whatsapp does.
Really dont know. I am not using Evernote. I have just activate it to answer the question.
But I believe there are no restrictions, it is normal premium.
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Thanks, I'm hoping it just adds to my current subscription. Any free dropbox space? 50gb? :laugh:
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Also, I noticed in the manual that was just posted : http://downloadcenter.samsung.com/c...7/SM-N910_UM_EU_Kitkat_Eng_Rev.1.0_140926.pdf
There's no mention of UV sensor, oxygen sensor or even the heart rate sensor... the "device layout" goes flash, but doesn't mention the sensor right next to the flash... do those sensors work on your device??? There was speculation that Samsung would have problems getting the Note 4 to pass through certification if it's a medical device (those heart and oxygen sensors).
EP2008 said:
Thanks, I'm hoping it just adds to my current subscription. Any free dropbox space? 50gb? :laugh:
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There is 50gb free space on Dropbox, but only for new users. Exiting users does nit get that.
I did not get extra 50gb on my account.
EP2008 said:
Also, I noticed in the manual that was just posted : http://downloadcenter.samsung.com/c...7/SM-N910_UM_EU_Kitkat_Eng_Rev.1.0_140926.pdf
There's no mention of UV sensor, oxygen sensor or even the heart rate sensor... the "device layout" goes flash, but doesn't mention the sensor right next to the flash... do those sensors work on your device??? There was speculation that Samsung would have problems getting the Note 4 to pass through certification if it's a medical device (those heart and oxygen sensors).
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Sensors are working fine, at least heart rate and oxygen. Will check tomorrow if UV works.
Here is the screenshot with results: http://i.imgur.com/860pO4d.jpg
DelBoy said:
Received today my unit.
First impression is great, phone is really fast, no lag at the moment.
I have compared the screen with Note 3 and white looks whiter than on Note 3. On Note 3 has yellow pigment.
S Pen got some new functions and it is really precise.
At the moment I am discovering new functions and all.
If you have any questions just ask.
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Where was it purchased from?
jah said:
Where was it purchased from?
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Got it from Samsung direct.
if it is snapdragon version, can you post some benchmark screen shots for the geekbench and gfxbench?
Could you please post some photos? Ideally with the Note 3 for comparison if you have one available.
Is it a review model?

Lolipop update for touchwiz

Do you guys think they will finally smooth out and actually put a little better production into their main functioning apps?
I am so ready to switch to a stock rom for this thing due to touch-wiz being so horrible in some areas.
In what areas do you find TouchWiz horrible on the Note 4? I have zero problems with it.
sotorious said:
Do you guys think they will finally smooth out and actually put a little better production into their main functioning apps?
I am so ready to switch to a stock rom for this thing due to touch-wiz being so horrible in some areas.
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Explain yourself
dkb218 said:
In what areas do you find TouchWiz horrible on the Note 4? I have zero problems with it.
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The recent apps taking over a second to load.
luisdile02 said:
The recent apps taking over a second to load.
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Not here and oh no over a second what will you do
luisdile02 said:
The recent apps taking over a second to load.
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Just like my S5, but what's wierd was I added soft keys on my s5 by qemu.mainkeys=0 on the build prop for on screen button and for some reason the on screen buttons were instant/fast but the hard keys took 1 second to load....
For some reason I can't add oncreen buttons on the stock or custom roms like I can with EVERY android phone I ever owned
The dialer is gross, the stick I'm ap o for Samsung is buggy and choppy, thankfully I found textra, this app is weird with scrolling, it takes sometimes 10 seconds for a phone call to connect, the multi window does take a long time to load at times can get annoying when I'm trying to do someth u ng in a hurry. The notification bar when you are using a 3rd party keyboard it stays there also indo b t like how the quick settings constantly show at the top of the notification bar takes up space and I'm always activating or deactivating by mistake.
luisdile02 said:
The recent apps taking over a second to load.
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I guess this is the world we live it. I WANT IT NOW!!! NOT IN A SECOND!!! NOW!!! I MUST HAVE IT NOW!!!!
sotorious said:
The dialer is gross, the stick I'm ap o for Samsung is buggy and choppy, thankfully I found textra, this app is weird with scrolling, it takes sometimes 10 seconds for a phone call to connect, the multi window does take a long time to load at times can get annoying when I'm trying to do someth u ng in a hurry. The notification bar when you are using a 3rd party keyboard it stays there also indo b t like how the quick settings constantly show at the top of the notification bar takes up space and I'm always activating or deactivating by mistake.
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What?
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Not here and oh no over a second what will you do
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Lololol oh no!! A whole second.. lol i found if a person freezes or deletes svoice recents seem to open faster, that being said Some people just dont get touchwiz, i dont find it super stunning to look at but its the features, the camera, noone else can touch it on features. I never understood why people who hate twiz buy a samsung. I enjoy knowing i have the option of aosp(since lollipop has been booting for a few days already), but dont.buy samsun g if you hate their skin you know? People always like to find things to ***** about is the bottomline.
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Lololol oh no!! A whole second.. lol i found if a person freezes or deletes svoice recents seem to open faster, that being said Some people just dont get touchwiz, i dont find it super stunning to look at but its the features, the camera, noone else can touch it on features. I never understood why people who hate twiz buy a samsung. I enjoy knowing i have the option of aosp(since lollipop has been booting for a few days already), but dont.buy samsun g if you hate their skin you know? People always like to find things to ***** about is the bottomline.
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^^^^^^ THAT!
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^^^^^^ THAT!
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I bought this over the N6 because of hardware. N6 is also a little bigger. This phone is perfect for me, however Samsung upped the Ram to 3gb yet I feel like I have less ram to work with. TW is incredibly slugish after using 5.0 on my N5. I honestly feel like the N5 out performs this Note 4 thru daily activities.
I wanted note 4 hardware with pure aosp. TW is bloated with a ton of useless garbage.
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I bought this over the N6 because of hardware. N6 is also a little bigger. This phone is perfect for me, however Samsung upped the Ram to 3gb yet I feel like I have less ram to work with. TW is incredibly slugish after using 5.0 on my N5. I honestly feel like the N5 out performs this Note 4 thru daily activities.
I wanted note 4 hardware with pure aosp. TW is bloated with a ton of useless garbage.
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^^^

[App]: Always On Display - All AMOLED Devices

Greetings all,
What is it ?
I found this application in the Goole Play store which simulates the "Always On Display" feature for all AMOLED devices.
It is basically turns all pixels in AMOLED screen into black except the selected pixels for the clock. Yes it works with all kind of screens however it causes battery drain for non AMOLED screens.
Issues:
- Doesn't work well with fingerprint as you need to tap the home button every time you need to open the screen
- Doesn't work with 3rd party lock screen apps.
note:
Please note that I'm not the developer, I just know the developer and I can communicate with him issues.
or you can directly do so in the comments section in the Play Store
Download Link:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.turki.alkhateeb.alwayson
Yeah not good if you want to turn your phone on lol you can't
What about battery drain? Anyone already try it?
meg0n00b said:
What about battery drain? Anyone already try it?
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I did try it. It consumes slightly more than 1% of the battery ever one hour similar to what S7 and G5 do.
to me it is too much
around 24% daily is wasted
jaythenut said:
Yeah not good if you want to turn your phone on lol you can't
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Yes, I already communicated this with the developer hoping for a fix.
Yup gave it a shot, sorry to say the fingerprint unlock has spoiled me can't live without it
zeflun said:
Yup gave it a shot, sorry to say the fingerprint unlock has spoiled me can't live without it
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Yeah, I installed it and it was difficult to get my phone back.
This is a bad app on a 6P. Don't use. Don't even try.
Would be better if we could have ambient display on always but only the clock aspect[emoji14]
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I lose 1% overnight on my phone as is, and as interesting as this app sounds. You'll be losing 1% an hour ? Bit excessive
All I really want is a way to wave over the proximity sensor like the og moto x
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Does it move the clock around to prevent burn in?
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Koragg618 said:
Does it move the clock around to prevent burn in?
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it does
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it does
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Unless I'm missing something, I don't see any option to automatically move the clock around the screen. It gives you the option to have it be on the top center or bottom of the screen, but no option to automatically move it around to prevent burn-in.
I would love to be proven wrong, cause I really want this app to work and not burn my screen! But I don't see the option, and thus far it's not moving on it's own...
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Unless I'm missing something, I don't see any option to automatically move the clock around the screen. It gives you the option to have it be on the top center or bottom of the screen, but no option to automatically move it around to prevent burn-in.
I would love to be proven wrong, cause I really want this app to work and not burn my screen! But I don't see the option, and thus far it's not moving on it's own...
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My clock moved every 2 to 3 seconds maybe
Oh this app is very interesting.
dladz said:
I lose 1% overnight on my phone as is, and as interesting as this app sounds. You'll be losing 1% an hour ? Bit excessive
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Do you use greenify or any apps like that?
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Chillz88 said:
Do you use greenify or any apps like that?
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I have done but the drain tends to be the same either way.
Amplify has had a good impact on my phone but at the moment i don't use that either, for me it's really about the apps that want to constantly update, so facebook, twitter etc.
Is this different with our default clock's "night mode"?
night mode also automatically move the time.
any tap on the screen will return it to the lockscreen, if its locked, returns to the clock menu if unlocked.
Nice app, but could have more customization options, such as changing the battery icon and much more! But i liked of this app
This app is working great on my Pixel XL. Disabled all the gestures for "waking" the phone up as I have fingerprint scanner.

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