topic Re: Google Play Service Issue in Z Series

Google Play Service Issue

NirmalSitaldin9 — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 15:11:39 GMT

Hi guys, I bought my z2 2 days ago and the battery was fine until it started draining faster than normal with the same usage. I checked my power information and I saw the google play services was consuming more power (45%) than my screen 19% that was an overnight situation. I tried uninstalling the updates, didn't work. Turned off location, also didn't work. Rebooted, didn't work.

What should I do? Just wait for another update? Or is this just a temporarly issue...?

Re: Google Play Service Issue

Phy — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 15:16:28 GMT

Nope. You shouldn't have to wait. Try clearing the cache. Go to settings, apps, all apps, then click on the app you want and click clear cache. Then restart you phone and charge it completely.

Re: Google Play Service Issue

Uliwooly — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 15:27:07 GMT

Open the play store then go to settings, is auto update on?

Re: Google Play Service Issue

NirmalSitaldin9 — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 17:28:32 GMT

Yes, auto-update is on? What now? BTW I appreciate it that you replied so fast

Re: Google Play Service Issue

NirmalSitaldin9 — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 17:30:14 GMT

Hmmm ok, I'll try to fully charge it. I already did clear cache, but it was still the same. Thanks for your reply.

But is it a problem in the phone itself or just google? And will it atleast go away in a few days if nothing helps?

Re: Google Play Service Issue

Uliwooly — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 17:35:40 GMT

It'll be wise to disable it

Re: Google Play Service Issue

NirmalSitaldin9 — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 17:45:06 GMT

Should I disable Google Play Services or the auto-update function? Sorry I'm new to this

But if I disable Google Play Services, should I enable it again later?

Re: Google Play Service Issue

Uliwooly — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 17:46:46 GMT

Auto update

Re: Google Play Service Issue

NirmalSitaldin9 — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 17:49:24 GMT

Oh hahaha sorry I misunderstood you.. Yeah already done What should I do now?

Re: Google Play Service Issue

Phy — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 18:06:10 GMT

Try booting in safe mode.

How to boot on safe mode:
http://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/FAQ/How-to-boot-your-phone-into-safe-mode/m-p/348008#U348008

Re: Google Play Service Issue

NirmalSitaldin9 — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 18:32:40 GMT

Ok I'll also try that, but is this google play service issue temporarliy? Or does my phone have a problem?

Re: Google Play Service Issue

Uliwooly — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 18:43:36 GMT

there are probably a lot of updates pending.

Re: Google Play Service Issue

NirmalSitaldin9 — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 18:52:11 GMT

Well that's true I do get a lot of updates almost everyday and most of 'em are google's apps, like gmail maps etc and xperia apps like xperia lounge.. So from now on I shouldn't update all of these apps or gradually? Sorry I just have a lot of questions

Re: Google Play Service Issue

Uliwooly — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 18:57:50 GMT

Its better if you don't auto update, I used to but there are quite a bit of updates, I update them manually every few days

Re: Google Play Service Issue

NirmalSitaldin9 — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 19:10:29 GMT

Hmmm ok thank you for your help And the battery usage of the play services has been dropping slowly.. Last night it was 45% and now it's 35%.. So might also be temporal eh? Cause some sites on google say that.. Some sort of Battery Drain Syndrome

Re: Google Play Service Issue

Uliwooly — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 19:16:48 GMT

Its probably all this apps that are trying to change their icons and few other bug issues for lollipop

Re: Google Play Service Issue

NirmalSitaldin9 — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 19:22:59 GMT

Hmmmm ok ok.. I run on 4.4.2, haven't updated to 4.4.4 due to all the mixed reviews it got and it looks like 90% om 'em is negative, so I'll first check reviews of what lollipop has in stock for us b4 I update it.. But I'm just glad that sth isn't wrong in the phone itself but it's those updates and google and all. I also turned off location settings. Hope the faster draining will take off... Thank you for your help!

Re: Google Play Service Issue

Uliwooly — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 19:24:03 GMT

Anytime