Advanced Task Killers for DX ?

[cece5702]

Is this necessary for the X ? Does it even work ? Verizon wireless Rep told me to download it and set it to kill apps every 30 min to keep phone from over heating ?

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[prime]

Not exactly, I recommend the application watchdog for monitoring/warning/killing applications that misbehave only.

Light (free) version linked, I run the full version and it's light on resources and does the job.

 

[cece5702]

OK thanks. I called Verizon becuz I noticed after playing several videos, my X would be warm. That's when she recommended ATK app!

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[Beka27]

All task killers kill are your battery. Uninstall. VZW reps (some of them) don't understand how the Android OS works. ATK is not necessary. Watchdog is great.

 

[cece5702]

Not exactly, I recommend the application watchdog for monitoring/warning/killing applications that misbehave only.

Light (free) version linked, I run the full version and it's light on resources and does the job.

What is your CPU Threshold set at ? Do I need the paid version ?

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[nessa23]

CeCe5702

Interesting comments here. I have had DX for 8 mos and ATK was the first app I installed. I NEVER have battery drain from ATK and my DX will go all day and only lose 20% battery with moderate use.

I have it set to kill when screen turns off and auto restart when screen starts. Also set to "crazy" auto kill level. I also frequently pull down notification bar and kill all running apps (make sure you put needed apps in ignore list).

I suspect that if you are having serious battery drain problems, there is something else going on. And I have found that anytime I use my DX consistently for a period of time (i.e., as you stated to "watch several videos" or play a game, my battery is warm.)

DX rooted, unofficial GB 4.5.573

 

[cece5702]

CeCe5702

Interesting comments here. I have had DX for 8 mos and ATK was the first app I installed. I NEVER have battery drain from ATK and my DX will go all day and only lose 20% battery with moderate use.

I have it set to kill when screen turns off and auto restart when screen starts. Also set to "crazy" auto kill level. I also frequently pull down notification bar and kill all running apps (make sure you put needed apps in ignore list).

I suspect that if you are having serious battery drain problems, there is something else going on. And I have found that anytime I use my DX consistently for a period of time (i.e., as you stated to "watch several videos" or play a game, my battery is warm.)

DX rooted, unofficial GB 4.5.573

Thanks for ur input! I'm trying to find a way to save my battery. I have the extended but can't tell a difference. I've change my battery mode to maximum battery saver! Hope this helps :-(

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[hookbill]

Regardless the type of android phone you have, Task Killers have had way too many threads. Please discuss Task Killers here:

http://www.droidforums.net/forum/droid-applications/65483-task-killers-answer-google-developers.html

Make sure you read the opening post.