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I happened to stumble across a registry setting tonight that enables always on GPRS...
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Comm\ConnMgr\Providers\{7C4B7A38-5FF7-4bc1-80F6-5DA7870BB1AA}\Connections\(GPRS connection name)\AlwaysOn
Just change it from 0 to 1.
(GPRS connection name) is, of course, the name of your GPRS connection, and I'm not sure if that GUID is the same on every machine or not, but I only had about 5 GUIDs under Providers, so it shouldn't be too hard to find.
I've only played with this for a bit so far, but once you set this and soft reset it will immediately establish the GPRS connection and not automatically disconnect when an app is done with the connection. It still prefers the wifi connection when it's enabled.
I have no idea what this will do to battery life... hopefully not much.
Let me know how and if this works for you.
Brett
Hi,
i will try this for 2 days. Comming back with feedback ...
Ok,
installed the hack on my MDA Pro ..... after reset gprs is going online automatic. Thats very nice. After some seconds it switched to 3G network.
I am happy :`) lets see how it works over the next days ....
GPRS always on
It works like a charm!
I have an MDA pro.
Thanx for the tip
You sir are a genius!
Excellent find.
This should be a sticky.
Yep, well done Brett. You get to choose a sticker from the box!
(Mental how much kids love stickers...or was that just at our school?!?)
GPRS on
Great hack !
Made my day
Cheers
hrb
Sorry for asking you guys to do a step back and help an old 9500 user, with the following questions.
2. Pls tell me where to find the regedit program or where to buy it.
2. Does this mean that MSN will work more flawlesly than before? It turnes off all the time.
Huib
herpi said:
Sorry for asking you guys to do a step back and help an old 9500 user, with the following questions.
2. Pls tell me where to find the regedit program or where to buy it.
2. Does this mean that MSN will work more flawlesly than before? It turnes off all the time.
Huib
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Don't know if there is a new Version, but this works on my MDA Pro
Free registry editor
This one works a-ok for me, and it's free:
http://www.phm.lu/Products/PocketPC/RegEdit/
Kim
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nAmCE said:
This one works a-ok for me, and it's free:
http://www.phm.lu/Products/PocketPC/RegEdit/
Kim
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That's the one I use too.
Brett
where is the key
I looked in the registry but was unable to find the key. I'm using XDAIIi with Win 2003 SE. Any ideas?
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peterbutler19 said:
I looked in the registry but was unable to find the key. I'm using XDAIIi with Win 2003 SE. Any ideas?
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I don't have a machine with 2003SE to try it, but I'm guessing this is a WM5 thing.
Brett
I actually turn this back to the original settings when using wifi. When the registry is set to GPRS always on, it seems to slow the wifi connection on pcoket ie. If you check, it will show both connected and ie seems to be slower.
eagle 1 said:
I actually turn this back to the original settings when using wifi. When the registry is set to GPRS always on, it seems to slow the wifi connection on pcoket ie. If you check, it will show both connected and ie seems to be slower.
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I haven't noticed that. Does it seem to run at GPRS speeds when you have a wifi connection, or does it just run slower than wifi only? I'm connected through wifi right now, and it does show both as being connected, but I'm definitely getting wifi speed.
When you change back and forth do you need to soft reset after the change or does it take effect immediately?
Brett
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BrettS said:
nAmCE said:
This one works a-ok for me, and it's free:
http://www.phm.lu/Products/PocketPC/RegEdit/
Kim
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That's the one I use too.
Brett
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Thanks you all for the regedit stuff. I will test it soon with MSN.
Great forum here!
Huib
XDAII XDAIIi
Will this work on the above phones?
eagle 1 said:
I actually turn this back to the original settings when using wifi. When the registry is set to GPRS always on, it seems to slow the wifi connection on pcoket ie. If you check, it will show both connected and ie seems to be slower.
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Yes, same on my device.
BrettS said:
eagle 1 said:
I actually turn this back to the original settings when using wifi. When the registry is set to GPRS always on, it seems to slow the wifi connection on pcoket ie. If you check, it will show both connected and ie seems to be slower.
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I haven't noticed that. Does it seem to run at GPRS speeds when you have a wifi connection, or does it just run slower than wifi only? I'm connected through wifi right now, and it does show both as being connected, but I'm definitely getting wifi speed.
When you change back and forth do you need to soft reset after the change or does it take effect immediately?
Brett
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You will get a longer response time. But i don't think, that the transfer speed goes down. You need a soft reset to make the change active.
Hi
Without going through every application how can I setup the connection options to only automatically connect when wifi is available or when docked. Idealy I would like to be prompted to connect via GPRS or 3g network? Any reg hacks on this one?
Regards
Eric
GPRS connection disable or prompt
hi, I'm having the same issue as above...would like to connect to GPRS manually only.
anyone !??!
me to, i am only on a limited plan for gprs/3g and the costs are quite high 2c p kb.
i use wifi at home a lot, so usually not a problem, but dodgy activesyncs to exchange server, or accidentally opening IE auto connects 3g gprs without prompting.
Any hacks, or software that anybody knows about.
I also need this, i ran my bill up without knowing/wanting to
simon_darley said:
accidentally opening IE auto connects 3g gprs without prompting.
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I have changed my default IE page to "about:blank" - at least it means that IE doesn't go off trying to load a page by default that I'm most likely not interested in, but it also prevents it from connecting GPRS/3G should you start it by accident.
Cheers,
Steve.
Has anyone had any luck with this? I also am on an expensive tariff and unwanted connections prove costly. I have not yet found the answer, but will keep you all posted if I stumble across a setting/hack.
Would also like some tips on this, dont know whats dialling up 3g, but everytime i looked at my phone it was bloody connected grrrr.
Im also intressted, i need like a on/off button for the gprs. My damn egress updates my blogs/rss streams all the time. I have disable autoupdate in egress but it still wants to update sometimes :/
I've found nothing yet and have resorted to removing my GPRS settings until sorted.
I will crack open C# and attempt my first PDA utility - with the aim being to prevent GPRS/GSM from connecting unless something is manually toggled. Wish me luck
dudes, this has been posted a few times already
it's a part of the t-mob ext rom.
enjoy
joe
joebongo said:
dudes, this has been posted a few times already
it's a part of the t-mob ext rom.
enjoy
joe
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What does this cab file do exactly? Does it give you an option to manualy connect or does it turn GPRS off completely? Plus where can we find the option to turn it ON if we can?
One more thing please, can I install this cab file on my O2 XDA Exec without any conflicts since it was made for T-Mobile?
I am not 110% but I believe it appears in a number of carrier ext roms, and just stops GPRS from being attached all the time (like an idle disconnect perhaps?)
When you want GPRS, then you can connect by starting the application you want (ie : Internet Explorer) and GPRS kicks in.
Hope it helps.
Joe
couldnt find it in mine, using the imate jj.
will install and see what happens....
using vijay's method http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=37963
you still get the msg that it is trying to connect and eventually an error msg, but better than a big phone bill
Hi guys !
I've installed the .cab on my 9000 and G icon is now disappeared
In the future will be possible to uninstall the .cab and restore the icon ?
Thanks :wink:
Is there an app available that will allow me to diable or enable GPRS usage ? I would like to use GPRS when im out and about, but dont want my phone doing things like connect to GPRS if I forget to sign out of messenger when ive been using wifi. When the phone switches itself off, it will connect via GPRS and download any messages emails.
I have put some dummy accounts in to stop it connecting but it keeps coming up with unknown application errors then although it does stop it costing me any download allowance / money.
Anyone ?
knowsleyroader said:
Anyone ?
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Maybe you did not get an anwer because you posted it in friday the 13th
But I want the same.
I am going abroad later this month, and I don't want any program to connect via GPRS.
It just costs too much.
So does anyone have a solution to disable connection by GPRS?
Hi all. All you do is press and hold the call end button for a few seconds and GPRS will be switched off.
knowsleyroader said:
Is there an app available that will allow me to disable or enable GPRS usage ? I would like to use GPRS when im out and about, but dont want my phone doing things like connect to GPRS if I forget to sign out of messenger when ive been using wifi. When the phone switches itself off, it will connect via GPRS and download any messages emails.
I have put some dummy accounts in to stop it connecting but it keeps coming up with unknown application errors then although it does stop it costing me any download allowance / money.
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MACkjam said:
Hi all. All you do is press and hold the call end button for a few seconds and GPRS will be switched off.
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I think you are mistaking the question.
If you press the Call End button for a few seconds, it indeed will end the GPRS session.
For that moment.
But if an application want to connect, it reconnects with GPRS just that easily.
And that's what you are afraid of, when roaming.
I really want to control the GPRS connection, off or on.
I use SPB GPRS Monitor. It adds a Icon to the menu bar at the top. You just tap on it, tap connect, and there you go. You can disconnect also. The program is skinnable as well! Moreover, it monitors your GPRS usage so you know when Vodafone is over charging you
cya
I also use GPRS monitor, but that's not the issue here.
I know how to disconnect, but I don't want GPRS to connect automatically, whatever condition.
Just do not connect via GPRS unless I tell the wizard to do so.
i know how you can do it!!!! Close messager and you will not have the problem!!!!! does not take brains! If you cant do that why the heck do you have a phone like this, which must be really too high tech for you!
ronh said:
I also use GPRS monitor, but that's not the issue here.
I know how to disconnect, but I don't want GPRS to connect automatically, whatever condition.
Just do not connect via GPRS unless I tell the wizard to do so.
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Oh, okay....no clue in that case
The best way would be not to save the password to the connection, so it asks for it each time. That will stop it connecting, but it is inconvenient
Hope that helps
funman said:
i know how you can do it!!!! Close messager and you will not have the problem!!!!! does not take brains! If you cant do that why the heck do you have a phone like this, which must be really too high tech for you!
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Hmm, this is no fun-man.
I ask a normal question, so please give a normal answer.
I have pushmail, newsreader, weatherpanel, Messenger and maybe some more progs who connect automatically over GPRS.
In holland that's no problem because I have a flat fee abo.
But when I go abroad I have to disable each and every application by hand.
(Roaming GPRS is sooo expensive )
So this device is definately not too high tech for me, but I am looking for an easy solution and that's to control GPRS by hand.
One program does it all for you:
Vijay555's VJVolubilis program!
Google search for Vijay555. Go to Releases. He's got a bunch of software written by him (a BIG THANK YOU to Vijay - Viva la ViJay!)
Instructions:
- Install cab file.
- Create a shortcut (using Ilauncher or any other programs that allows you to) and change the properties to wot you need
- In your case, use the properties - -gprson or -gprsoff or -gprstoggle
- You can set one icon to turn GPRS on and one to turn GPRS off in case you're worried about toggling it on instead of off.
Works great for me.
And don't forget to donate to Vijay!
Hope that helps.
Thanx, that's really looking promising.
It seems exactly what I was looking for.
I will test this prog asap.
i have been looking for a prog like this so I do not get price raped when my gprs drops out...I will test it out thanks.
I used to use a reg hack on the Exec that automatically disconnected me when GPRS/3G activity finished, but it doesnt seem to work on the Hermes (Orange SPV M3100)
Is there any other way of getting it to shut off automatically (after email check or MMS etc)?
Cheers
coercri said:
I used to use a reg hack on the Exec that automatically disconnected me when GPRS/3G activity finished, but it doesnt seem to work on the Hermes (Orange SPV M3100)
Is there any other way of getting it to shut off automatically (after email check or MMS etc)?
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automatically i'm not sure, but try press & hold hang-up button (red). it works with Wizard, maybe works with Hermes as well.
Yeh I know about the Red key, but I have my phone connect to check email and I dont want it staying connected unnecessarily -
How about this to help you out? I use it to disconnect the GPRS after each use.
http://www.gb-soft.cz/XDAII/product_gprs_tweak_wm5pe_en.htm
I'd forgotten about that program, and it does the job great.
Thanks
Every now and then, I notice that my phone connects to the internet (t-mobile internet). I find this strange because I've disabled everything (i can think of) from automatically updating or connecting (weather, email and msMyPhone). I have an unlimited data plan so I'm not particularly worried about the cost; however, it drains my battery fast. Just yesterday, I tapped the top of the screen to see my notifications and I noticed that t-mobile internet had been connected for over 2 hours. I just can’t figure out the cause. I've even done the auto disconnect registry tweak (auto disconnect after 60 seconds) but still no joy. If anyone can help or even suggest a process monitoring application, I’d be very grateful. Thanks in advance.
shaliru said:
Every now and then, I notice that my phone connects to the internet (t-mobile internet). I find this strange because I've disabled everything (i can think of) from automatically updating or connecting (weather, email and msMyPhone). I have an unlimited data plan so I'm not particularly worried about the cost; however, it drains my battery fast. Just yesterday, I tapped the top of the screen to see my notifications and I noticed that t-mobile internet had been connected for over 2 hours. I just can’t figure out the cause. I've even done the auto disconnect registry tweak (auto disconnect after 60 seconds) but still no joy. If anyone can help or even suggest a process monitoring application, I’d be very grateful. Thanks in advance.
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Did you disable the rest of the services ( HTC location service, stocks, Internet time sync, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube as well ? In my case the Stock were causing unwanted connections before I figured out..
jarbi said:
Stock were causing unwanted connections before I figured out..
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I think stock was the culprit. I removed it from the home tab from day one and as a result couldnt access it's settings. I put it back on and sure enough it was connecting every 30 mins.
Thanks alot mate. I'll report back in a day or two with the results, though I'm pretty certain it was the stock application.
If you want to be able to turn internet off so it cant connect when you dont want it to then just install the attached cab, run the program then you can enable or disable both settings as appropriate.
I also recommend to use NoData.
Just go to settings->wireless control->connection->advance->select network(choose my work connection if you havent rename it yet) If you would like to use hsdpa/edge/gprs again you will have to change it to as it was before.
mskip said:
If you want to be able to turn internet off so it cant connect when you dont want it to then just install the attached cab, run the program then you can enable or disable both settings as appropriate.
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Got a brand new HD2 and each time I install NoData, I get an error. What should I do to fix this please?
What's the error message you are getting?
WB
str0g said:
Just go to settings->wireless control->connection->advance->select network(choose my work connection if you havent rename it yet) If you would like to use hsdpa/edge/gprs again you will have to change it to as it was before.
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the best solution without any installation .
HD2 connection problem
Hi i have encountered the same problem my phone keeps logging into its internet for no reason , i have to disconnect it regularly . now that i have downloaded the nodata.cap how do i use it ? i have installed it onto my phone . how does this file work
feliciang said:
Hi i have encountered the same problem my phone keeps logging into its internet for no reason , i have to disconnect it regularly . now that i have downloaded the nodata.cap how do i use it ? i have installed it onto my phone . how does this file work
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Just run nodata and then follow the on screen instructions its easy to use.
Mark.
mskip said:
Just run nodata and then follow the on screen instructions its easy to use.
Mark.
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Even better, you can use Dial-up Enabler/Disabler: works like nodata but interface is a little better and is more user friendly ;-)
thegios said:
Even better, you can use Dial-up Enabler/Disabler: works like nodata but interface is a little better and is more user friendly ;-)
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Pls note that with nodata, you disable the internet connection but, if the connection is active while disabling it, you still need to end it manually after exiting nodata.
This sounds weird I know...
With dial-up enabler/dsabler it is a lot easier as you will see two connections: one is the internet connection configured on your phone and the other is the current active connection, and you can disable them at the same time.
In addition it does not have annoying confirmation messages on disabling and exiting
shaliru said:
Every now and then, I notice that my phone connects to the internet (t-mobile internet). I find this strange because I've disabled everything (i can think of) from automatically updating or connecting (weather, email and msMyPhone). I have an unlimited data plan so I'm not particularly worried about the cost; however, it drains my battery fast. Just yesterday, I tapped the top of the screen to see my notifications and I noticed that t-mobile internet had been connected for over 2 hours. I just can’t figure out the cause. I've even done the auto disconnect registry tweak (auto disconnect after 60 seconds) but still no joy. If anyone can help or even suggest a process monitoring application, I’d be very grateful. Thanks in advance.
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HD2 connection problem
Connect your HD2 to your computer and transfer the cad file to your mobile.
Find the file on your phone using File Explorer (on the phone).
Double click on it and follow the instructions.
Then go to Start and locate the nodata programme.
Start it and disable what you want.
I disabled the Orange (in my case) internet connection and WAP.
In my case it is crucial that I donet't g automatic access to internet services when I roam because I am on a PAYG tariff.
£20 last me up to three months normally with a different phone (SIC) and since I started using my HD2 my last top up lasted me less than a week.
It's a rip-off!
Once beaten, twice shy...
I won't be caught again!
Hope this helps
Djam2011