Why do random apps start running???

Ticklemepinks · #1 (**permalink**) 06-08-2010, 10:36 PM

I look at my ATK and some apps are running and I haven't opened them nor do they have updates or need to sync, I never use NFL mobile and i check my ATK and it's just running...anyway to fix this... do i need to? is it using battery life?

Achromaticteg · #2 (**permalink**) 06-08-2010, 10:44 PM

I have the same issue going on, hopefully someone can explain

Ticklemepinks · #3 (**permalink**) 06-08-2010, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Achromaticteg

I have the same issue going on, hopefully someone can explain

good I thought it was just me, I wonder why there hasn't been a thread about this yet???

**brownhornet** · #4 (**permalink**) 06-08-2010, 11:00 PM

It doesnt affect the battery thats the way android is designed to run. I've run my phone for a whole day with atk on aggressive killing most apps and a day with it off and there was basically no difference. I still get about 16 hours of life.

Achromaticteg · #5 (**permalink**) 06-08-2010, 11:05 PM

i wish i could get 16 hours, i have a hard time getting 12 = \

Ticklemepinks · #6 (**permalink**) 06-08-2010, 11:20 PM

i have friend stream on...wonder how much battery that takes up???

JaxChris · #7 (**permalink**) 06-08-2010, 11:24 PM

The more data intensive apps that you browse all day (showing off Flixster, Google Earth, Layar, Goggles, etc) is why I'm only getting 10-12 hours per day before I'm down to 5%.

The thinnest is hard to get used to due to the width of the handset. Instead of getting some gel cover to fill the palm of my hand better I think I'll just wait for Seidio to offer an larger battery and door (but it better still have a kickstand and maybe sliding camera lens protector). Then I'll get way over a days worth of hard use. But then I'll be sad if the HTC dock's (desktop and car) won't fit. Priorities I guess.

xSD · #8 (**permalink**) 06-08-2010, 11:27 PM

They arent really "running."

Sent from my HTC Evo 4G using Tapatalk Pro.

Ticklemepinks · #9 (**permalink**) 06-08-2010, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by xSD

They arent really "running."

Sent from my HTC Evo 4G using Tapatalk Pro.

so why are they up there??? i thought ATK only displayed running processes???? I'm feelin noobie again

sumo911 · #10 (**permalink**) 06-08-2010, 11:45 PM

My understanding is that Android 2.1 saves the state of an app , and can resume it from where you left off, without dwelling in RAM. So, just because something is "running" according to a task manager, it dosent necessarily mean it's using any memory or cpu power. The Evo is a powerhouse anyway; why are u worried about these things? Go on and enjoy your nice new phone!