As many of us know, an update for the Facebook for Android application was available yesterday and although it brought a make-over to the application to resemble its iPhone application, the application is taking quite a toll on the battery. The app included a “partial wake lock,” which means that when your device appears to be sleeping, but the application is still running in the background killing your battery.
Help is on the way! Facebook has acknowledged the issues in their latest update and has stated that a fix is “coming soon.”
Hi folks, a number of you have commented on seeing a battery drain on your device since installing the new Facebook for Android app. We have identified the bug that is causing this battery drain and are working on a fix now. As soon as the patch is ready, we will push out an update. Thanks for the quick feedback and for your patience as we get this fixed
You best option right now could be to revert back to v1.2 or to just logout completely until the application gets fixed.
Source: Droid-Life
How is the update affecting your batter? Let us know in the comments below.
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I am running the Vibrant, and have actually noticed better battery life since the update.
I am running the Vibrant, and have actually noticed better battery life since the update.
I have not noticed any particular battery drain problem with FB on my Nexus One. I’m using the desktop widget also. Certainly, battery life on the Nexus One is no different to how it has been previously. I am running Android 2.2 – wondering if that makes any difference.
I have not noticed any particular battery drain problem with FB on my Nexus One. I’m using the desktop widget also. Certainly, battery life on the Nexus One is no different to how it has been previously. I am running Android 2.2 – wondering if that makes any difference.
FB definitely reduced my Incredible’s battery life. Typically the awake time for me is 2.5 to 4hrs out of 15 during the day. Today the awake time was 11.5 out of 15.
Nice to hear that the FB Android developers have acknowledged the problem and are working on a fix. Kudos to the team.
FB definitely reduced my Incredible’s battery life. Typically the awake time for me is 2.5 to 4hrs out of 15 during the day. Today the awake time was 11.5 out of 15.
Nice to hear that the FB Android developers have acknowledged the problem and are working on a fix. Kudos to the team.
I’ve used the new facebook app and I haven’t had a problem with battery life, on the other had I use advanced task killer to close applications also. You all should try it and see if your battery life improves.
I’ve used the new facebook app and I haven’t had a problem with battery life, on the other had I use advanced task killer to close applications also. You all should try it and see if your battery life improves.
I’ve noticed a big difference in my battery life. Barely used my phone today and its almost dead. I also noticed my awake time is thru the roof. Couldn’t figure out why my battery life suddenly sucked but I think its the new FB.
I’ve noticed a big difference in my battery life. Barely used my phone today and its almost dead. I also noticed my awake time is thru the roof. Couldn’t figure out why my battery life suddenly sucked but I think its the new FB.