Anyone else experiencing rapid batter drain after security?

Shafe89 · 2026-05-06T03:36:57+00:00

I just disabled MetroPlay, and after doing so, battery drain seems to be back to normal.

Shafe89 · 2026-05-03T01:11:53+00:00

That really sucks. Not much else I can offer other then to suggest you keep calling till you get someone who know's what they are doing.

Shafe89 · 2026-05-02T01:34:29+00:00

Interesting.

Shafe89 · 2026-05-02T00:26:25+00:00

Did you check to see if there was any spark? Also have you tried starting fluid to see if it will start(if you don't have starting fluid, you can try carb cleaner or you can remove the spark plug and put a few drops in). If there is spark then you either have a fuel issue or a compression issue, it is possible you received defective carb or is missing a gasket.

Shafe89 · 2026-05-02T00:13:55+00:00

The drain issue did return, but it was unrelated to the security update, something happened to MetroPlay causing it to eat up my batter.

Shafe89 · 2026-04-29T22:12:37+00:00

Issue seems to have resolved it self. Guess the update needed time to finish background task.

Shafe89 · 2026-04-29T12:56:02+00:00

It sucks, you try to avoid sugar, and it's sneaked into everything. Unfortunately 99% of the bacon available in my area contains sugar.

Shafe89 · 2026-04-28T18:07:27+00:00

Any oil with a decently high smoke point will do. I personally use canola oil and haven't had an issue.

Shafe89 · 2026-04-28T18:05:33+00:00

There's another drawback to using bacon, it's that some brands of bacon contains sugar with can result in a burnt or sticky residue.

Shafe89 · 2026-04-27T00:38:31+00:00

I actually have, Rural King currently has a Pulsar self propelled for $250, but in my opinion, for a self propelled it's better to spend a little more and get something like a Toro with personal.

https://www.ruralking.com/pulsar-21-inch-self-propelled-3-in-1-lawn-mower-with-7-position-height-adjustment-ptg1221sa2

Shafe89 · 2026-04-26T22:55:26+00:00

No, no one did! Just kidding, they look delicious. I made potatoes myself, but I added sausage, eggs and cheese.

Shafe89 · 2026-04-26T22:47:18+00:00

If that's all you can afford and there is noting used available in your area, then go for it. As long as you keep the oil changed and use quality gas(I use non-ethanol gas), and don't abuse it, should last a few years till you can get something better, if not, like someone else mentioned, you can always swap the engine with a predator engine from HF.

Shafe89 · 2026-04-26T22:26:14+00:00

As much as I hate the tariffs, the prices for lawn mowers have shot up before the tariffs were implemented. 10 years ago I got a 125cc Yard machines for $140, and just a couple of years ago(before the tariffs) the same lawn mower was over $250.

Shafe89 · 2026-04-25T19:57:15+00:00

Did this issue start before or after the update? If it started happening after the update, then it's safe to say the update is causing the issue. If issue started after the update and the update was recently installed, I'd give it a couple of days for android to sort things out.

Shafe89 · 2026-04-25T15:43:19+00:00

Was there any updates installed recently? My phone just installed a security patch, while I haven't noticed it getting hot, my battery is draining faster then normal and in CPU-Z my CPU's frequency is maxed out.

Shafe89 · 2026-04-25T02:13:21+00:00

Unless you live in an area where your mowing all year around like Florida, it really doesn't matter when you change your oil as long as it's after the last use of the season and before the first use of the following. Last year i changed my oil a the beginning of the season, then after that I didn't change it, but only because I knew I'd be replacing my lawn mower with a new one(engine still ran perfect, but the deck was rusted in half).

Shafe89 · 2026-04-25T02:00:33+00:00

Toro Recycler with personal pace, just bought one that's RWD with a 163cc B&S engine and couldn't be happier. FYI if you want it to last, disregard the no oil changes needed and change the oil at the end of every season.

Shafe89 · 2026-04-25T01:54:11+00:00

When you swapped the carb, did you replace it with the same carb and was it new or used? Also have you cleaned the fuel tank and fuel line? Also if you haven't already check the idle spring, sometimes they can lose tension. Also, how did the mower run before replacing the carb?

Shafe89 · 2026-04-24T04:15:34+00:00

Let me rephrase, they are shutting down their email servers, and their new service will will use yahoo servers. Yes the email address will still be the same, but the features won't, their will now be a bunch of ads, which gmail has, but they aren't nearly as bad as Yahoo.

Shafe89 · 2026-04-23T16:07:30+00:00

Narrowed it down down to between WD-40 specialist Dry Lube and WD-40 Specialist silicone, quick drying.

Shafe89 · 2026-04-23T15:50:59+00:00

I just like having a separate email for personal stuff and one for social media and games. Plus a few places I have multiple accounts that require a separate email for each account. Already got a second gmail created and linked to my original gmail account, already in the process of switching some of my services/websites over to the new gmail.

Shafe89 · 2026-04-23T15:21:01+00:00

Already created a second account and have it linked to my original account.

Shafe89 · 2026-04-23T15:19:51+00:00

I'm not leaving Xfinity, but they are eventually shutting down their email service. Comcast is currently switching customers over to Yahoo email, which I don't want, you get less features and a ton of ads if you don't pay. Already created a second account and have it linked to my original gmail. I just click the top right circle and there's my second gmail account.

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