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thegrants82

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Jun 15, 2013
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I think that the stock ones look really cool. Does anyone know if they really put a drain on the battery or is that just a rumor? Does anyone have any real proof?
 

PNutts

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Jul 24, 2008
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I don't think anyone can provide real proof. Anecdotally you could restore as new, not set up iCloud, put in Airplane Mode, set a dynamic wallpaper, and rock it from side to side and compare how long it takes the battery to run down as compared with the same configuration with a non-dynamic screen. Or measure the difference of the load on the battery in those two configurations.
 

iHackPro

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Jan 21, 2014
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They might put a small amount of extra load on the battery, but it's not like all you do on your device is stare at your home screen. Go ahead and use them- you'll be fine.
 
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