Firefox for Android v122 high battery usage

[allabouteve]

Hi members,

After updating my Firefox to version 122.0 (latest at the time of writing this), I have noticed a significant battery drain on my Samsung Galaxy A24. I believe the battery drain is due to the background CPU usage by the app which is higher than other frequent apps that I use. I do not keep tabs open in browser nor extensively use the browser as compared to other apps. 

Few details that might help developers

- Handset: Samsung Galaxy A24 4G
- OS: Android 14 OneUI 6.0
- Google Play System Update: 1 November 2023
- Addons: uBlock Origin, TWP-Translate Web Pages, Google Search Fixer

Share your thoughts or suggest a fix. Thanks

[michaeljohn]

I am also facing this issue from 4 to 5 days during use my android mobile. So please tell if you have any solution. Thank you

[lilly]

Hi there,

I’ve also noticed increased battery usage with Firefox 122.0 on my Android device. It seems like the app’s background processes are consuming more power than usual, even when I’m not actively using it. I’m using a different device (e.g., Pixel 7), but it sounds similar to what you're experiencing with the Galaxy A24.

A few things I’ve tried that might help:

1. Disable unnecessary add-ons: Some add-ons can cause additional CPU usage, even in the background. Try disabling them temporarily to see if there's any improvement.
2. Clear cache/data: Sometimes accumulated data can slow down the app. Try clearing Firefox’s cache and data in the app settings.
3. Check for background processes: Ensure that Firefox isn’t running processes in the background that you don’t need, like sync or media playback.
4. Update the app: Make sure you’re on the latest Firefox version, as updates often fix bugs like this.

If none of these steps help, I’d suggest reaching out to Mozilla’s support or submitting a bug report so they can investigate this issue further. Hope this helps, and let me know if you find any other solutions!
Best Regard:
The Android News

[SiggiB]

I suggest to update to latest version of Firefox. 134 i guess....

[lilly]

Thanks for the suggestion, SiggiB! I appreciate the tip about updating to the latest version of Firefox. I’ll definitely check if version 134 addresses the battery usage issue. Sometimes, updates can fix bugs or improve performance, so it’s worth trying out. I'll let you know how it goes!