Google to Warn Apps Abusing Wake Locks, new Tools Highlight GitHub Backup Needs
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA – November 12, 2025 – Google is set to begin issuing warnings to Android applications that excessively utilize wake locks, preventing devices from entering deep sleep and impacting battery performance. This move comes as developers release new tools focused on data security and redundancy, including solutions for backing up critical code repositories like those hosted on GitHub.
The impending wake lock restrictions, previewed by Google’s Android developers blog, aim to improve user experience by curbing battery drain caused by poorly optimized apps. Apps found to be abusing wake locks will receive direct warnings from Google. Together, a surge of open-source projects are addressing the need for robust data protection, particularly for code stored on platforms like GitHub. Software Harvest highlights several recent releases, including Git Backup Hub, designed to locally mirror GitHub repositories, safeguarding against potential data loss or service disruptions.
Among the featured projects:
* katifetch (1.3): A system information tool available on github (github.com/ximimoments/katifetch).
* distronomicon (0.2.0): An automated submission update tool for binaries stored under /opt/, utilizing systemd timers and GitHub release tracking (github.com/jtdowney/distronomicon).
* cyamli (2.0.1): A tool for generating type-safe APIs for console applications from YAML schemas, supporting multiple programming languages (github.com/Jumpaku/cyamli).
* git Backup Hub (1.0.0): An application for backing up public and private GitHub repositories with PAT authentication and selective cloning capabilities (github.com/Coding-Meet/Git-Backup-Hub).
These tools reflect a growing emphasis on developer control, data resilience, and user experience within the evolving mobile and software advancement landscape. The combination of Google’s battery optimization efforts and the availability of robust backup solutions underscores the importance of proactive data management and responsible app development practices.
