Who know what is the icon "G" for ? next to the signal icon & speaker
GPRS network detected!!
agp said:
GPRS network detected!!
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even I do not have GPRS setup on my XDA2?
Apart from the setup, the network is all around you. So: YES, the Radio detects it and then shows this 'G'. Maybe it even stands for 'Gee look what I found: GPRS availability' :wink:
On my MDAI & II this Icon is shown when i connect to a GPRS Network, not when it is found.
The G appears when a GPRS network is detected as being available for connection, regardless of whether you are connected or not.
Patrick, this sounds different for you, maybe your ROM/Carrier has something we don't.
cheers,
Alex.
I also tried my XDA3 and it is the same. When i boot th device and it is logged on to the network i just get the signal strength.
When i then start a connection(over the ConnectionManager or the RasApi, same behavior) the G Icon is shown when connection starts.
Weird, my G always appears just after I switch the phone on when I wake up in the morning. I never connect my GPRS unless I need it - worried about frying my nuts when the xda is in my pocket (you never know, I might need them again one day).
rgds,
Alex.
Hi,
On my device and all our local phone network here. You will only get the "G" icon only if you have subcribe to the service. The general observation is that the icon will stay for about 5 to 10 second after the phone radio is switched on and disappear afterwards. You can also check it by clicking the signal strength icon.
The correct term should be "attached".
By default, your phone will search for GPRS on radio start, and when it finds the one you belong to, it attaches to the GPRS network -- thus the symbol "G".
But this doesn't mean you're connected, only that you're ready. You are only connected to the GPRS when you click Connect ...etc, when a username & password is verified.
So, generally speaking, you'll need to see the "G" before you can go online on GPRS.
basically it just tells you that GPRS is available.... if your connected you'll see the two arrows above the signal icon in the taskbar instead of the antenna shaped one...
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Hopefully a dumb question. When enabling the GSM radio 'Flight Mode Off' I see a G symbol appear in the top start bar for a second and then vanish.
Can anyone confirm if GPRS is actually being activated and then shutdown? The reason I ask is that my carrier has me on a 'casual' usage rate which means I get charged .22c each time I establish a GPRS connection. This could get a little pricy if it is momentarily opening a GPRS session for some reason.
I also see a G symbol in the Connectivity bubble, beside my carriers name. Does this simply mean that the service is GPRS enabled?
G Icon
I think - but I am not sure - that the icon is an indication that GPRS is available, but not established.
Regards
Michael
it means that the line ofer grps
and that grps can be started but it's not shown when grps is
running
Thanks for the feedback guys, I really appreciate it.
Here's a weird one: (Not me - the problem )
A few days ago my XDA2 (original ROM) started displaying the 'connected version' of the signal strength icon (i.e. the signal strength icon with the double arrows above it) all the time, whether I'm connected with ActiveSync or GPRS or not. It doesn't matter whether I connect/disconnect from the cradle or connect/disconnect GPRS I never get the basic GSM icon with the signal strength meter and the antenna symbol.
Functionality hasn't changed - it's just irritating. Everything still works perfectly.
I don't have a lot of external software on my machine and the only thing that changed recently is that I tried the freeware T9 dialler that elir is offering in these forums (ExtPhone). I doubt that could cause this strange behaviour.
Any ideas anyone?
TIA
You need to be careful with this SiliconS since I had a similar experience last weekend and I know that I will get charged for some GPRS use on my next bill.
This is what I think happened:
:arrow: I have OmegaOne Journal Bar installed and last weekend I altered some settings.
:arrow: Journal Bar updates on ActiveSync, which up until then was no problem because the previous settings only downloaded content when in the cradle and attached by USB to my PC.
:arrow: SPB GPRS Monitor informed me that there was GPRS traffic during the night on Saturday and Sunday.
:arrow: I think that in the absence of an active connection through the USB (PC switched off!) ActiveSynch used GPRS to update Journal Bar.
If you've got Journal Bar installed be careful :!:
You mention other software in your post, take a close look at it and see if it's likely that it will be using a GPRS connection to download. Alternatively post details of your installed software and I will try to comment. I'm sure that there are people out there who will also help.
Thanks for your suggestion, micken. I don't use JournalBar but I do have WeatherPanel which could be updating itself through GPRS. However, when I tap the Connectivity icon I'm not connected to GPRS - I have the links to connect GPRS (O2 GPRS and WAP network GPRS). Also if I hold down the red button to disconnect GPRS, nothing happens to the Connectivity icon - it doesn't change back to the 'not connected' version.
So I think I'm not connected to GPRS - only the icon is stuck that way.
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Hi, looks like that's a software bug that's crept in then.
Hope you manage to fix it or find a workaround.
In the Comm Manager, I try to switch Data Connection (HSDPA for me on Orange UK) off, but it keeps coming on.
I don't want it on!
Is there a better way to keep it switched off until I request it to be re-enabled?
Should only come on when an app requests data access. Have you got something running in the background? Quickgps perhaps?
i can't turn mine off via the Comm Manager unless i put the phone in GSM only. fyi, the HD 3G bands don't work in the US.
Windows Live Messenger is running in the background but that should be sorted by the WiFi which is on.
I go into the Proxy Settings for Orange Internet and untick the box that says that "this connects to the internet". But then it automatically ticks itself again and connects!
Perhaps it's an Orange problem?
Don't think so - I'm on Orange too and it doesn't happen. Anyway, it's the phone's choice to connect to HSDPA, it has to actively make the connection.
My best guess is your phone is losing connection with your wifi for short periods, and thus resorting to the backup hsdpa.
I think I've found a solution:
http://www.1800pocketpc.com/2008/11...nternet-hspda-gprs-3g-edge-off.html#more-1863
Download here:
http://www.modaco.com/content/pocket-pc-software/246171/new-free-utility-nodata/
EDIT or here:
http://www.4shared.com/file/34306709/f45622d6/NoData.html?start=
Aren't you confusing 2 icons ?
The big plain H only means that SSDPA is available on the network. This doesn't mean you arer *using* HSDPA at this time.
The icon to look at is the one just on the right of the big H. When you are using HSDPA, it shows a little H with 2 arrows below. If it shows an antenna with the signal level bar below, you are not using HSDPA, but only GSM.
At least it's the way it works on mine. As soon as I need data transmission (like for weather forecast), it uses HSDPA since it is available. Otherwise, it uses GSM. Therefore,
mine turns itself on when i recieve a mms....could you be recieving one?
Close all applications using it!
Sometimes I forget to close Opera after using it, and it happens to me too!
I am a relatively new HD2 user (just a few weeks) and I need to ask other users to know what is "normal" with the HD2.
Brief background. My HD2 shipped with 1.48. I flashed to 1.66 via HSPL, used it for a couple of weeks of perfect normal function. No connection issues, but the 1.66 ROM lacks much over Dutty's HG v.08, so I flashed to Dutty's hard reset, and then my service provider began having problems with the data network.
I am not sure what is normal for connection. When I connect via EDGE, the "E" is solid, and there is a smaller "E" in the upper right of the notification area for connections. When I cannot connect the larger "E" is grayed out/dim and the area where the small "E" would be on connection is replaced with a standard connection tower icon. In this scenario, no connection takes place.
If I go to the Wireless controls, the "Data" connection is dimmed in this event, and if I try to connect, it will give me an attempt, with double arrows, and then fail. i assume this is normal when the network is not functioning properly?
I am on a mixed network, where some areas have 3G and others have only EDGE. Should I leave the 3G switch on "Automatic" (on) or should I stay on GSM?
Normally once I get connected, if I restart, or soft-reset, the connection will be lost, and I will have to go through the process again...after some minutes (10 or so) the phone will often connect to EDGE, with the large "E" and smaller "E" and I always have all the bars, so I am sure the signal is strong.
Is this just my network, or I am I doing something wrong?
Should my phone automatically connect to my data connection on startup?
I apologize If this seems rambling. I just do not know what is normal. Coming form Symbian, my other phones always connected to my data connection on startup without being asked to do so.
I want to rule out any possible ROM issues, because I do not THINK it is related to Dutty's ROM, because I have had it work normally sometimes. What do you think?
It won't connect by itself after a reboot, but it will as soon as a program tries to get something from the internet.
The "large" logo shows the connection is available, but not connected. Once the "small" logo appears, it's connected.
kilrah said:
It won't connect by itself after a reboot, it only does if a program tries to get something from the internet.
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In this case, is the large "E" gray in the notification area, with a small tower on the right side of it?
The solid E with tower is what I said, EDGE available but not connected. Now to the "grey" one... good question. I've seen it too, but when I do and try to connect it instantly becomes solid and connects.
hey do you all know top right normally show 3g right? But when it shows a big "E" or big "G", what's the Meaning of that??
I have tried to disable data connection for auto connect, so sometimes i see this 2 big letters appear. Can anyone explain to me pls?
Is it still connected? Really thanks for your advise.
it is still connected however it is on a 2g (slower) connection
oh man.... last month it cost me a bomb with auto internet connection! Then i install BSB Tweaks to disable it. If as you said, "E" or "G" is still connected, do you have any idea how to manually turn off the auto connect function?
Please kindly advise. Appreciate your time...
G is afaik for GSM..the standard connection, but the slowest.
E is for EDGE...its a faster gsm afaik.
3G stands for UMTS and
H is for HSDPA...the fastest available speed for the HD2.
use google or wikipedia for further information.
DN41
edit: its only connected, when the little letter is over the little signal strength.
if there's only the big letter, your phone isnt running a data connection.
whizzkid_cool said:
oh man.... last month it cost me a bomb with auto internet connection! Then i install BSB Tweaks to disable it. If as you said, "E" or "G" is still connected, do you have any idea how to manually turn off the auto connect function?
Please kindly advise. Appreciate your time...
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Do a search on here for 'nodata'. It totally stopped Internet connection for me, except when I wanted it.
or go to settings/connections/connections "programs automatically connects with"...set "firma", because that means w-lan (sorry, thats german ) and not your internet, i.e. "E-Plus Internet"
DN41
DN41 said:
G is afaik for GSM..the standard connection, but the slowest.
E is for EDGE...its a faster gsm afaik.
3G stands for UMTS and
H is for HSDPA...the fastest available speed for the HD2.
use google or wikipedia for further information.
DN41
edit: its only connected, when the little letter is over the little signal strength.
if there's only the big letter, your phone isnt running a data connection.
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Are you saying that if there is only the big letter, even the data connection is up, but i wont get to pay any internet charges since there is nothing to connect?
If use nodata.cab, does it mean i also cannot connect to WIFI? or just cut off the data connection only?
I think this problems is frustrating all the HTC HD2 newbies out there~~
whizzkid_cool said:
Are you saying that if there is only the big letter, even the data connection is up, but i wont get to pay any internet charges since there is nothing to connect?
If use nodata.cab, does it mean i also cannot connect to WIFI? or just cut off the data connection only?
I think this problems is frustrating all the HTC HD2 newbies out there~~
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Nodata only effects telephone data connections, it does not effect WiFi, Bluetooth or GPS.
If you see JUST the big letter G, 3G, E or H then it means that service is available but not being used. If you see the big letter AND the same letter, only smaller, in the telephone signal strength icon, then you are connected to your telephone operator's data and you will be charged (unless you have a data plan).
Just for clarity, G is for GPRS (The slowest data), not GSM
Most data plans bill you by ammount of data transferred, not time connected, so just being connected isn't in itself gonna cost you. There are plans that bill by the minute, but not many.
Also, as fred said above, in your bar along teh top there are two icons, a large one to the left, which shows G E H, whatever, this one is only showing you what connection is on offer from your network, not what you are connected to. To the right of that is your signal icon, and that too shows G E H etc. It is the one on the right that shows how you are actualy connected.
you want an explanation of all the top-bar connection related icons? see my reply in this thread (its the first post after the OP):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=679280
hopefully you'll have no further doubts after reading that.
thank you all for explaining for me! You guys are great! I truly appreciate your helps with the precious answer.
But after i disabled the data connection, weather cant be updated anymore. How can i update it using wifi? ?