[Oura] The Android Oura app., starting today, is consuming lots of power after reinstalling the app today

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1 month ago In Oura
The Android Oura app., starting today, is consuming lots of power after reinstalling the app today

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Hello! I understand you’re experiencing higher battery consumption with the Oura app on your Android device since reinstalling it today. Let’s work together to pinpoint what might be causing this and find a solution.

First, can I ask a couple of quick questions to clarify?

1. Which Android version is your phone running?
2. Did you notice if the app is actively using GPS/location services or Bluetooth more than usual?
3. Have you checked if the app is running in the background continuously?

Meanwhile, here are some initial steps that usually help reduce battery use after reinstalling the Oura app:

1. Force close the Oura app completely, then restart it. Sometimes the app needs a fresh start to settle.
2. Clear the app cache: You can do this from Settings > Apps > Oura > Storage > Clear Cache. This clears temporary files that might cause issues.
3. Disable location services within the app: Oura sometimes uses location for enhanced tracking, but this can drain battery. Check the app’s settings and turn off location permissions if you don’t need them.
4. Check battery usage settings: On Android, go to Settings > Battery > Battery Usage, and see if Oura is listed with unusually high consumption. If so, tap it and look for options like “Restrict background activity” or “Optimize battery usage” for the app and enable them.
5. Restart your phone after doing the above steps to apply changes.

If these steps don’t help, we can delve deeper into Bluetooth connection settings or see if there’s a bug with the version installed today.

Would you like me to guide you through any of these steps specifically on your device? And let me know your Android version if possible.

Also, I found some users mention that force closing the app and disabling location in the app resulted in greatly improved battery life1 2.

Looking forward to your reply!

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