Google Maps keeps running, Cell standby

[#1]

How can I stop these applications from running? It seems like it consumes my battery life. When I am checking what process is using the maps, it said that com.google.android.apps.maps.HotpotService is using the maps. Even if I end the maps application, this process is automatically restarting. How can I stop this process? Also, I noticed that when there is no cell signal, the Cell Standby is consuming too much battery. Is there any method for this to stop consuming too much battery?

[Uliwooly]

after you are done using your maps press the BACK button instead of the home button

[#3]

I am already doing that. Moreover, the maps is being used by "Rate Places". This application automatically starts even if I force close it. How can I permanently close it?

[Uliwooly · Accepted solution]

try to update to 2.3.3 it does increase your battery life and fix a lot of the bugs if not all, check with PC Companion or Update Service

http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/support/softwaredownloads/detailed/updateservice/xperiaarc?cc=gb&lc=...

if not try this out

http://talk.sonyericsson.com/thread/16824

[Uliwooly]

you can root your phone using gingerbreak

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1044765

then use titanium backup

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup&feature=search_result

to stop it