Thread: PR1.3: missing matan's hildon-desktop high CPU fix?
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bobaseth is offline bobaseth
2010-10-30 , 21:39
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#18
Originally Posted by soeiro View Post
That fix keeps hildon-desktop CPU usage low. Without it, on my N900 it stays at 4%-5%, reducing battery life from 1/3 to 2/3 (guestimate).

Now, in order to achieve 5 days, you must do some sacrifices. In my case:
  1. I have only two desktop widgets: weather and calendar (only calendar on my default desktop)
  2. No python-based daemons (not sure if it helps) installed
  3. No customizations to N900 menus (except for flashlight)
  4. No 3G (GSM only configuration - blame this on my current plan)
  5. No cellular data transfer (blame it also on my messed up carrier)
  6. Just a few calls a day
  7. Just a few minutes of email, internet browsing, witter a day

I'm not found on any of those "sacrifices", but I've just observed that was what makes the battery last longer.

I just wish the N900 had a monster battery in order to keep it always connected and working for a long time.
I see. Me, 2 widgets (Omwheather & Facebook) no Flashlight, I got T-Mobile USA (3G), heavy internet use, 21 apps total including widgets. I use "Plastic Theme & Auto Disconnect" I've been running this girl stock since day one other then that me and you are the same. I like the transitions speed with "Plastic Theme" and I don't mind getting a fix for the "Hildon Desktop Clogging/Battery Drain." issue. I like speed and efficiency. That's what pulled me to this thread! Need help figure out what's the best " Custom Hildon Desktop Mod" to choose from and how to do it. Thanks!