Rich Communications Suite - Samsung Galaxy S4

[danba]

Just got a prompt last night for an update of 155mb.  Haven't noticed much yet other then the messaging app has got an upgrade and now adding emoji doesn't convert a text message to MMS. There's a Rich Communications option under Network which is related to the sms app.

Baseband version: I9505XXUGNH7

Anyone else got this? :cathappy:

[Sophes]

Hi Markshaf
Mine says it's Android OS. IMS framework is not on there as I don't RCS..

[heatherburke]

Me too Sophes. Are you running I9505XXUGNG8?

[jpwjpw]

Usually a hot phone and draining battery is down to a rogue app. Look at your battery stats, look at the apps that are syncing and remove any that you don't need/are not sure about. Reboot your phone and see if that helps.

Sometimes a hot phone can also signify that you are in a marginal signal area and the phone is working overtime to acquire a signal.

[Sophes]

Heatherburke, the exact same...
Jpwjpw, I have disabled/removed all apps I don't use. Seems better but have had high usage since so need to give it a day or 2 and see what happens.

[cs02mf]

I've had the exact same problem. A Galaxy S4 which was working fine until 4.4.3 update and the new RCS software. Now my battery drains in 6 hours and the IMS Framework is using 45% of the power.

I phoned Vodafone who fobbed me off with doing a firmware update which didn't fix it. Then they sent me to Samsung even though I told them it seemed to be caused by the Vodafone messenger service. Samsumg told me to do a factory reset which took hours and then I've spent 3 hours setting up all my apps as I had them (the guy said everything would return to the way it was - it didn't).

I've taken the advice above and tried turning of RCS. I'll let you know if it works after I've recharged my phone (again).

I think Vodafone have been shockingly bad at handling a problem that was their own making. I shouldn't have to waste hours of my time because they decided to force some software on me.

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[sat19]

http://forum.vodafone.co.uk/t5/HTC/Rich-Communication-Suite-HTC-One/td-p/2141269/page/26

Have a read of this

[supersons]

I'm having the same problem as all the others. Very heavy battery usage due to IMS framework.

I am using software 4.4.2 and started having the problems early September. I was able to sort by clearing cache, rebooting and disabling RCS. However 2 days ago the problem re-emerged. Has anyone at Vodafone Tech team got a solution to this?

I am considering taking my handset to the Vodafone shop as i cannot put up with my phone in its current state. If i do this will shop staff be able to sort this for me?

[cs02mf]

An update on my previous comment. Having diasbled RCS my battery life has improved a lot. I can now get through a full day, I'm not sure if its as good as it was, but that could just be my perception.

I wander, what's the point of vodafone having a forum if they don't provide any constructive help when a load of people are having an issue with their crappy software update? My contracts up soon, could be time to change.

Matt

[ps0898]

Hi,

Since installing the new rich messaging app the IMS framework is destroying my battery life - I get 6-7hrs now, where i used to get 2 days. The phone is also runing really hot to the touch.  See attached screenshot file for battery usage - this is ridiculous, and seems not to be an isolated issue. When will this be rectified? Really useless update from Vodafone.

Thanks

[froggerty]

Uninstall the App returning the phone to the state it was before you downloaded it. If it's a 'useless Vodafone update' get rid of it and see if your battery behaves then.