HD New Kindle app running after upgrade.

sirmaru · 04-06-2013, 09:12 AM

I notice that my GSam battery monitor shows an app called, com.nokia.odnp.service labeled as a Kindle app using more of my battery energy than any other app since the firmware upgrade to 7.3.0.

What is that app? It is labeled as a Kindle app. What does it do?

Since I do a full shut down every night, it is shut down along with all my other apps so it can't drain energy over night.

Jessica Lares · 04-06-2013, 09:50 AM

It has to do with this:

Amazon reportedly taps Nokia for maps on upcoming Kindle Fire
http://www.theverge.com/2012/8/30/32...kia-maps-rumor

Others are also complaining too:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/custom...x33WDAUPOFKREP

I think they might be about to make an announcement or something. Not very nice that it's draining the battery though.

sirmaru · 04-06-2013, 10:11 AM

Thanks for those links. Its too bad Amazon inserts the app without asking us. I'm really not interested in a map app for my KFHD7-32. Plus, they have given us the energy draining app without the maps at this time.

This app now forces me to use Shut Down mode all the time if I don't believe I'll be using the device for awhile.

obsessed2 · 04-06-2013, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sirmaru

Thanks for those links. Its too bad Amazon inserts the app without asking us. I'm really not interested in a map app for my KFHD7-32. Plus, they have given us the energy draining app without the maps at this time.

This app now forces me to use Shut Down mode all the time if I don't believe I'll be using the device for awhile.

You may be able to use an App Manager to potentially shut this off.

Watchdog: http://www.amazon.com/Zomut-LLC-Watc...f=pd_sim_mas_2

Startup Manager: http://www.amazon.com/DownloadAndroi...tartup+manager

Startup Cleaner: http://www.1mobile.com/startup-cleaner-2.0-97574.html

sirmaru · 04-06-2013, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by obsessed2

You may be able to use an App Manager to potentially shut this off.

Watchdog: http://www.amazon.com/Zomut-LLC-Watc...f=pd_sim_mas_2

Startup Manager: http://www.amazon.com/DownloadAndroi...tartup+manager

Startup Cleaner: http://www.1mobile.com/startup-cleaner-2.0-97574.html

Since that app is a Kindle branded app, it may cause some problems to shut it down entirely. Thus, using Shut Down mode when not in use, is the best approach. Firmware 7.3.0 may require its presence.

DiapDealer · 04-07-2013, 08:29 AM

Did you try turning off the location services to see if that helps alleviate the issue?
(I realize your hardware probably doesn't have a GPS receiver and uses WiFi location services based on IP instead, but there may still be hooks to the service from the nokia app that shutting the service down would put a stop to.)

sirmaru · 04-07-2013, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DiapDealer

Did you try turning off the location services to see if that helps alleviate the issue.
(I realize your hardware probably doesn't have a GPS receiver and uses WiFi location services based on IP instead, but there may still be hooks to the service from the nokia app that shutting the service down would put a stop to.)

If one goes to Apps from the main menu, one can use a Force Shut Down for that app and end it entirely. It does not offer an option to uninstall it.

If one does this, it could cause problems with Firmware 7.3.0 and may require a Factory Reset to correct the new problems.

If one shuts down location services, then the Amazon Store may not operate properly since it filters out non-US locations and will not serve them.

The other possibility is that GSam is not calculating its energy usage properly. It may not be a problem at all.

dthurm · 04-07-2013, 02:30 PM

[QUOTE=sirmaru;2474670]I notice that my GSam battery monitor shows an app called, com.nokia.odnp.service labeled as a Kindle app using more of my battery energy than any other app since the firmware upgrade to 7.3.0.

What is that app? It is labeled as a Kindle app. What does it do?

Since I do a full shut down every night, it is shut down along with all my other apps so it can't drain energy over night.[/QUOTE

The unknown app is associated with the location based services, if you turn off the service the battery drain will stop.

sirmaru · 04-07-2013, 04:31 PM

[QUOTE=dthurm;2475570]

Quote:

Originally Posted by sirmaru

I notice that my GSam battery monitor shows an app called, com.nokia.odnp.service labeled as a Kindle app using more of my battery energy than any other app since the firmware upgrade to 7.3.0.

What is that app? It is labeled as a Kindle app. What does it do?

Since I do a full shut down every night, it is shut down along with all my other apps so it can't drain energy over night.[/QUOTE

The unknown app is associated with the location based services, if you turn off the service the battery drain will stop.

Okay, thanks, I figured it out. I went to down sweep / more / Location Services and disabled it. The app is now disabled. That should do it until Amazon sends the next firmware upgrade.

DiapDealer · 04-07-2013, 04:43 PM

That's what I was trying (but obviously failing at miserably) to tell you to do in my previous post.

sirmaru · 04-07-2013, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DiapDealer

That's what I was trying (but obviously failing at miserably) to tell you to do in my previous post.

Thanks, as well. I had been losing 1% of battery energy every 10 minutes when that app was running in sleep mode. Now I am not losing any energy in sleep mode.

Obviously, Amazon should explain what this app does and fix it so it only burns energy when we are actually using it for something.

DiapDealer · 04-07-2013, 05:51 PM

It might be hit or miss. I've updated now to 7.3.0 and I can't notice any difference with locations-based services turned on OR off. In fact, I've yet to catch the com.nokia.odnp.service app running or see it even show up in the GSam Battery Monitor.

dthurm · 04-10-2013, 09:39 AM

I spent a rather unproductive hour and a half with Amazon yesterday trying resolve why this app was included with the 7.3 update. I initially sent an email and got a rather deficient reply, then did a live chat and again got very poor response (both of those I communicated with did not have english as a first language and it made communication difficult at best). After some frustration I was kicked up to a higher level of assistance who was far better at communicating. This person insisted this was not a Amazon initiated app and the solution was to reset my Kindle hd to factory default...which I was unwilling to do.
Unless more folks complain directly to Amazon the battery drain associated with the app contained in the recent update (in spite of Amazon's denial) issue may go unresolved. The Gsam battery monitor (App sucker) identifies this as a kindle system app that cannot be accessed. The only way to stop this app & it's associated battery drain is to turn off the location based services.

sirmaru · 04-10-2013, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dthurm

Unless more folks complain directly to Amazon the battery drain associated with the app contained in the recent update (in spite of Amazon's denial) issue may go unresolved. The Gsam battery monitor (App sucker) identifies this as a kindle system app that cannot be accessed. The only way to stop this app & it's associated battery drain is to turn off the location based services.

I turned off location services and that app does not run at all now. I'm still not sure what location services do anyway.

If one goes to the App section of Settings, that app can have a Forced Shut Down. It cannot be uninstalled since it is there with a Kindle brand.

DiapDealer · 04-10-2013, 11:19 AM

I almost always do a factory reset after a firmware update... just a habit I got into a long time ago. I can assure you that the service in question is still there after a reset (and occasionally shows up in GSam's list of apps, but it doesn't noticeably affect the drain on my battery whether the Location-based services are on or off.

The idea that it's not an Amazon initiated app is ludicrous, of course--update, factory-reset ... there it is. But if my device is any indication, the factory reset does seem to tame the beast. It's understandable that not everyone is willing to take that semi-drastic step, though.

They'll probably deny it's any of their doing right up until the bugfix update is released that takes care of it.

04-06-2013, 09:12 AM	#1
sirmaru Wizard Posts: 2,426 Karma: 6561538 Join Date: Nov 2007 Device: Kindle PW 2013, HDX 2013, Galaxy S5 2014	New Kindle app running after upgrade. I notice that my GSam battery monitor shows an app called, com.nokia.odnp.service labeled as a Kindle app using more of my battery energy than any other app since the firmware upgrade to 7.3.0. What is that app? It is labeled as a Kindle app. What does it do? Since I do a full shut down every night, it is shut down along with all my other apps so it can't drain energy over night.

04-07-2013, 08:29 AM	#6
DiapDealer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 27,552 Karma: 193191846 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Nexus 7, Kindle Fire HD	Did you try turning off the location services to see if that helps alleviate the issue? (I realize your hardware probably doesn't have a GPS receiver and uses WiFi location services based on IP instead, but there may still be hooks to the service from the nokia app that shutting the service down would put a stop to.) Last edited by DiapDealer; 04-07-2013 at 04:38 PM.

04-07-2013, 02:30 PM	#8
dthurm Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2011 Device: entourage pocket edge, kindle fire HD 7"	How to reduce the battery drain associated with recent update [QUOTE=sirmaru;2474670]I notice that my GSam battery monitor shows an app called, com.nokia.odnp.service labeled as a Kindle app using more of my battery energy than any other app since the firmware upgrade to 7.3.0. What is that app? It is labeled as a Kindle app. What does it do? Since I do a full shut down every night, it is shut down along with all my other apps so it can't drain energy over night.[/QUOTE The unknown app is associated with the location based services, if you turn off the service the battery drain will stop.

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04-06-2013, 09:50 AM	#2
Jessica Lares Wizard Posts: 2,240 Karma: 5759170 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Near Dallas, Texas, USA Device: iPad Mini, iPod Touch (5th gen)	It has to do with this: Amazon reportedly taps Nokia for maps on upcoming Kindle Fire http://www.theverge.com/2012/8/30/32...kia-maps-rumor Others are also complaining too: http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/custom...x33WDAUPOFKREP I think they might be about to make an announcement or something. Not very nice that it's draining the battery though.

04-06-2013, 10:11 AM	#3
sirmaru Wizard Posts: 2,426 Karma: 6561538 Join Date: Nov 2007 Device: Kindle PW 2013, HDX 2013, Galaxy S5 2014	Thanks for those links. Its too bad Amazon inserts the app without asking us. I'm really not interested in a map app for my KFHD7-32. Plus, they have given us the energy draining app without the maps at this time. This app now forces me to use Shut Down mode all the time if I don't believe I'll be using the device for awhile.

04-07-2013, 04:43 PM	#10
DiapDealer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 27,552 Karma: 193191846 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Nexus 7, Kindle Fire HD	That's what I was trying (but obviously failing at miserably) to tell you to do in my previous post.

04-07-2013, 05:51 PM	#12
DiapDealer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 27,552 Karma: 193191846 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Nexus 7, Kindle Fire HD	It might be hit or miss. I've updated now to 7.3.0 and I can't notice any difference with locations-based services turned on OR off. In fact, I've yet to catch the com.nokia.odnp.service app running or see it even show up in the GSam Battery Monitor.

04-10-2013, 09:39 AM	#13
dthurm Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2011 Device: entourage pocket edge, kindle fire HD 7"	I spent a rather unproductive hour and a half with Amazon yesterday trying resolve why this app was included with the 7.3 update. I initially sent an email and got a rather deficient reply, then did a live chat and again got very poor response (both of those I communicated with did not have english as a first language and it made communication difficult at best). After some frustration I was kicked up to a higher level of assistance who was far better at communicating. This person insisted this was not a Amazon initiated app and the solution was to reset my Kindle hd to factory default...which I was unwilling to do. Unless more folks complain directly to Amazon the battery drain associated with the app contained in the recent update (in spite of Amazon's denial) issue may go unresolved. The Gsam battery monitor (App sucker) identifies this as a kindle system app that cannot be accessed. The only way to stop this app & it's associated battery drain is to turn off the location based services.

04-10-2013, 11:19 AM	#15
DiapDealer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 27,552 Karma: 193191846 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Nexus 7, Kindle Fire HD	I almost always do a factory reset after a firmware update... just a habit I got into a long time ago. I can assure you that the service in question is still there after a reset (and occasionally shows up in GSam's list of apps, but it doesn't noticeably affect the drain on my battery whether the Location-based services are on or off. The idea that it's not an Amazon initiated app is ludicrous, of course--update, factory-reset ... there it is. But if my device is any indication, the factory reset does seem to tame the beast. It's understandable that not everyone is willing to take that semi-drastic step, though. They'll probably deny it's any of their doing right up until the bugfix update is released that takes care of it.

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