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Post by Tiziano0506
Froggypwns wrote:I fixed the battery draining issue for my HTC 8X by getting an Anker charger. Cheap chargers claim they will put out 2+ amps, but in reality this is only if you have an iPad connected, due to the setup of the port anything else will charge at a lower rate like .5 amp. The Anker charger has two different ports on it, the port labeled "Android" will charge up my HTC 8X and my Windows tablet faster than even the wall AC adapters will. I can use Waze all day and it will still charge it up to 100% full even if it wasn't.

me too, lumia820 and 2,1Amp battery charger. Fixed drain battery !
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Post by Tiziano0506
Hi,
is time to first update the app: check it on store (drain battery and other issue relased!)
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Post by tjm276
First of all, thanks for coming to Windows phone. My issue is how much battery this thing eats up. My Lumia 1020 loses about 15% per hour while running waze and plugged into a 2 amp charger. And don't tell me to mount it to a vent. If I need to change my habits then the technology isn't doing its job. My Galaxy s4 runs waze and Slacker along with keeping up with 3 push email accounts, incoming text messages and phone calls while I commute to and from work and it not only maintains charge but it builds charge. This is clearly a waze issue as endomondo and Here drive don't cause this problem.

Again, thanks for the app. I actually waited to buy a windows phone until this app was released. I look forward to future updates.
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Post by tjm276
So I did a little unofficial testing. I ended up getting a new Lumia 1020 because I was having a massive battery drain other than Waze. My new phone is much better although it still operates at a net negative charge, even while it is plugged in. I also tried Nokia Here Drive+ to see what effect that would have. I also lost battery running that app and the phone got hot. I am sure Waze could probably use a tweak or two (since it is so new to the platform) to optimize it. Honestly, though, it didn't perform and worse than the stock Nokia Drive app (actually it did better when you consider the quality of guidance and provided by waze).

During the 2 days I had the Lumia 1520 I didn't notice either of these problems (battery loss and heat). I assume the lesser hardware and battery of the 1020 (and lesser phones) is the main culprit.

I loved the 1520 but the size was just too much for me. I wish they made a phone with those specs and a 5 inch screen. That would be ideal.....
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Post by tjm276
This app is borderline useless in its current state. I tested this app on 2 1520s and 2 1020s. Both 1520s and one of the 1020s were on gdr3 Lumia black. Battery drain is profound on all models although a little less apparent on the 1520, presumably due to its massive battery. My dad was using this app today on his 920 while driving me and my wife to the airport and his phone went from 83% battery to 0% (phone shut down) in less than an hour. Something is very wrong here.
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Post by toledospod
Just got this on my HTC 8X WP8 and I'm really glad to finally see it. Coming from an Android phone to this, I honestly didn't know what to expect (didn't even know that it was released on the WP until yesterday!). Haven't had a chance to really test it yet, but it's been useful to read everyone's comments on this thread. Looking forward to see what the next update brings :)
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Post by tomheck07
I am using Wp10 on my Lumia 950. When using Waze, the task bar at the bottom of the screen which includes the back, windows and search buttons, cannot be swiped away like it can be in all other apps. It also blocks my view of the ETA and miles left. Anyone know if there is a fix?
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Post by tommynht
there is no screen rotation mode in windows phone? i search all setting but seem like didnt get any related.
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Post by TruckerGerrit
mappao wrote:
leogodoy1980 wrote:Thi, on "When will we get an updated version for Windows Phone":

Simply unbelievable...
I sure hope they change their mind. Silly stuff like that won't make me ditch my Windows Phone and get an Android phone! I'd rather switch to Here Drive but I do prefer Waze.
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Post by TruckerGerrit
leogodoy1980 wrote:Another bug: I am a waze knight, but my icon shows as a king.
All levels seem to be off. I reached king but now I show as plain adult within the app. Not sure how others see me.
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