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Since it seems as though the Wi-fi periodically just shuts down for some reason and I don't notice, thus spending so much money on 3G which is so slow, how do I shut it down?
(Just wondering...what is the point of 3G and all the other HDSMA and all that stuff) Oh and are there any of the other connections that may require cash? Or are they important for some reason...like GSM.
EDIT: Wait...is 3G required for the phone to function? If so, how do I avoid wasting money on 3G for other things like surfing the internet...using the youtube panel...
No, u can disable it with a program called noData
Will the lack of 3G affect anything? Because...I spent over a whooping $100 on some Mobile Data...which basically makes up 95% of my entire phone bill.
EDIT: Wait was that "no" for whether the 3G was vital for anything? Anyway I have noData and I just disabled everything yet at the top there is still the symbol of a connection. It says:
3G M1-3GSM
ActiveSync Connected
Disabling gprs will not affect any programs on your phone, and with noData you can choose witch connections you want to block. (example: gprs internet, gprs push,..)
i disabled everything in nodata and i do not have any costs because the phone cannot establish a connection
i get the 3g symbol but i dont care about it
I deactivated everything and yet I am still able to get into the Opera browser...and wi-fi is off...
Skurai123 said:
I deactivated everything and yet I am still able to get into the Opera browser...and wi-fi is off...
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Get into but not opening page I assume?
Yes, I can still get into the opening page.
stock opening page is at x1... so type sth.. http://... :]
Huh? Anyway, yes I can view sites on Opera for some reason despite de-activating everything.
Skurai123 said:
Yes, I can still get into the opening page.
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Opening page is normal, it doesn't connect to display this...
Skurai123 said:
Since it seems as though the Wi-fi periodically just shuts down for some reason and I don't notice, thus spending so much money on 3G which is so slow, how do I shut it down?
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I shut it down in settings --> phone --> network and selected only GSM band. This will take away the 3G connection still leaving GPRS connection available. However, this implies installing no other software AND consuming less power (am I wrong on this latter point?!)
Skurai123 said:
(Just wondering...what is the point of 3G and all the other HDSMA and all that stuff) Oh and are there any of the other connections that may require cash? Or are they important for some reason...like GSM.
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You always get GPRS connection. As far as I know, you can not disable it on this phone without installing some software
Skurai123 said:
EDIT: Wait...is 3G required for the phone to function? If so, how do I avoid wasting money on 3G for other things like surfing the internet...using the youtube panel...
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No, it is not required. It is required for fast internet connection and videocall.
doministry said:
Opening page is normal, it doesn't connect to display this...
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Okay...not just the opening page. I tried going into gameFAQs and it worked.
The 3G symbol appears at the top though, meaning there is an available network but it is not connected. This disappears completely when I activate Opera...so how do I determine that 3G is really off?
Skurai123 said:
Will the lack of 3G affect anything? Because...I spent over a whooping $100 on some Mobile Data...which basically makes up 95% of my entire phone bill.
EDIT: Wait was that "no" for whether the 3G was vital for anything? Anyway I have noData and I just disabled everything yet at the top there is still the symbol of a connection. It says:
3G M1-3GSM
ActiveSync Connected
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Thats a lot of money u have spent
Well its not that bad internet through 3g but if you make a plan with your provider and if your provider allows voip you can also make calls through fring or skype from your phone ...
Cheers
Hi so i got my N1 today and its pretty awesome but i don't have a data plan yet. My data plan will start affect on 1/24 so i turned off the data sync, bg data, and my location.
My question is i still see the 2g arrows light up every now and then (turned on 2g to save bat.) and i wanted to know will i be charged for data by the size? I have Tmo btw
I'm not too sure but too be on the safe side get on wifi and download the app called APNDroid. It will turn off your 3G and 2G entirely then you can turn it back on when T-Mobile enables your data.
thanks i went and got the app didn't know there was something like that
spypack said:
thanks i went and got the app didn't know there was something like that
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there are tons of apps out there, welcome to the team
all of a sudden today I cant recive calls or text messages. I RUU'd and still nothing so now I have to get a new one. this really kinda sucks
Just a thought, are you selecting EVDO Only? If so i had the same issue. The phone would not receive calls or text, must select hybrid and all is well.
washjayb said:
Just a thought, are you selecting EVDO Only? If so i had the same issue. The phone would not receive calls or text, must select hybrid and all is well.
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OMG dude thank you so much yes I did have it EVDO only I changed while I was at work becuse it kept going into data rome and completely forgot about it
thank you so much
No problem. I replaced two Hero's behind that and tech support could not figure it out.
wtphoto said:
OMG dude thank you so much yes I did have it EVDO only I changed while I was at work becuse it kept going into data rome and completely forgot about it
thank you so much
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You can turn off data roaming if that's. What you're trying to avoid.
im having same problem, will see if the hybrid helps...
Just switched and now am able to receive calls, before on edvo it only received calls when i was in a call...sweet scared me for a min, was about to drive to store and complain .... also does sprint know about this??
DiMa1720 said:
im having same problem, will see if the hybrid helps...
Just switched and now am able to receive calls, before on edvo it only received calls when i was in a call...sweet scared me for a min, was about to drive to store and complain .... also does sprint know about this??
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Sprint uses EVDO for data, and the 1X network for calls and texts. So if you're forcing EVDO, you're stopping your phone from switching to 1X, and therefore can't receive calls or texts. Yeah, I'd say Sprint knows, they built their network that way on purpose.
abcdfv said:
Yeah, I'd say Sprint knows, they built their network that way on purpose.
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why? of what advantage is that to them?
I too have been afflicted by this issue with my fiddleitus problem
obededom said:
why? of what advantage is that to them?
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Cuts down on Network traffic and not to mention if you start a call on EVDO and drop the signal to 1x, you drop the call. so for fewer "dropped calls" they force you on 1x where coverage is much greater than evdo.
Iphone still has this issue where AT&T allows calls over 3g. Theres 500 thousand apps that turn off EVDO on an iphone durring a call. There may even be a few for Android.
abcdfv said:
Sprint uses EVDO for data, and the 1X network for calls and texts. So if you're forcing EVDO, you're stopping your phone from switching to 1X, and therefore can't receive calls or texts. Yeah, I'd say Sprint knows, they built their network that way on purpose.
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Its not that Sprint built their network that way. Its that CDMA technology, is built THAT way. Its a difference between GSM and CDMA. That's why ATT and T-mobile can use data while talking while neither Verzion Sprint can't...
GSM has voice and data fully digital.
CDMA has digital data and analog (1x) voice.
Maybe I can get my gfs hero warranty'd out for this. All the paint chipped off her red button and they wouldn't get her a new one. I bet not getting calls would do the trick...
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Maybe I can get my gfs hero warranty'd out for this. All the paint chipped off her red button and they wouldn't get her a new one. I bet not getting calls would do the trick...
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That's happening to my hero :/
Sprint doesn't know about this apparently becuase before I started this thread I was on the phone with "advanced" tech support for an hour and they never mentioned to check that setting.
I just today had bestbuy replace my phone for the paint peeling on the end button. It seems like it is a common flaw with these phones. However I was under my 30 days.
I can not get them to warranty the paint peeling on mine either. Any ideas how to get them to replace it?
washjayb said:
Just a thought, are you selecting EVDO Only? If so i had the same issue. The phone would not receive calls or text, must select hybrid and all is well.
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animal7296 said:
I can not get them to warranty the paint peeling on mine either. Any ideas how to get them to replace it?
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do this.
10 char
animal7296 said:
I can not get them to warranty the paint peeling on mine either. Any ideas how to get them to replace it?
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Flash a gsm radio and give it to a repair center.
Watch while they scratch their heads in confusion. lol
I wouldn't do this unless you had to though seeing as it would deepfry your phone.
To those who searched upon this thread DON'T DO IT...
willowmp said:
Flash a gsm radio and give it to a repair center.
Watch while they scratch their heads in confusion. lol
I wouldn't do this unless you had to though seeing as it would deepfry your phone.
To those who searched upon this thread DON'T DO IT...
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speaking from experience?
lol
Would it continually be searching for 3g or something? I was reading that you canot actually turn off the data services on the Xoom, so how would it handle not being activated? Anything extra running in the background?
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Would it continually be searching for 3g or something? I was reading that you canot actually turn off the data services on the Xoom, so how would it handle not being activated? Anything extra running in the background?
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No it won't. Also there is a switch to deactivate the 3g in the wireless settings menu.
I just put mine in airplane mode. It turns the radio completely off.
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El Daddy said:
I just put mine in airplane mode. It turns the radio completely off.
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Same here. My only issue with this setup is that rebooting leaves you with your Wifi off.
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Would it continually be searching for 3g or something? I was reading that you canot actually turn off the data services on the Xoom, so how would it handle not being activated? Anything extra running in the background?
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Why not wait 9 days and get the WiFi only?
martonikaj said:
Why not wait 9 days and get the WiFi only?
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My guess is that he is like me and wants to have the option to use 3G/4G. I feel like the device is crippled without it. Thats just me no need to flame me.
zone23 said:
My guess is that he is like me and wants to have the option to use 3G/4G. I feel like the device is crippled without it. Thats just me no need to flame me.
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unless you have a phone that does wifi 4g tether of course
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No it won't. Also there is a switch to deactivate the 3g in the wireless settings menu.
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Where is the switch to deactivate just the 3G data in the wireless menu ?, thanks
brosenz said:
Where is the switch to deactivate just the 3G data in the wireless menu ?, thanks
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Settings-->Wireless & Networks-->Mobile Networks-->Data Enabled
Just uncheck that.
BBalz said:
Settings-->Wireless & Networks-->Mobile Networks-->Data Enabled
Just uncheck that.
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Thank you, I understand that option will disable data transmission, but is it going to turn off the 3G radio as well ?, I am looking into the battery saver options. I think my only option will be to turn on "Airplane Mode" and then turn on Wifi, thoughts ?, thanks
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Thank you, I understand that option will disable data transmission, but is it going to turn off the 3G radio as well ?, I am looking into the battery saver options. I think my only option will be to turn on "Airplane Mode" and then turn on Wifi, thoughts ?, thanks
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With data enabled unchecked you'll still see the Cell Standby using battery power, although not much. If you go to airplane mode then turn wifi on, it does what you want and doesn't use the cell radio as far as I can tell. I installed a widget on my desktop and turn wifi on and off when I need it. Even with wifi on battery life is excellent.
I did notice that daylight savings time didn't update as I had the xoom getting the time from the network which I assume is the cell network.
For the record, there was a Verizon Xoom on ebay yesterday as a one day auction starting at 200 bucks. I threw 550 down on it but it ended at like 780 or something. So yeah, I'm still waiting on the Wifi. I have a staples employee as a friend that's getting me her discount on it so.
Hi,
There's something weird going on with my myTouch. I'll appreciate if someone could explain this.
I have turned off 'Mobile network' but still my mobile network connection seems to come on by itself even when wifi is on.
I've confirmed that its actually turning on by browsing a few webpages. When I look at the setting its 'unchecked'.
I am totally confused. :S
Regards,
Ali Kazmi
smakazmi said:
Hi,
There's something weird going on with my myTouch. I'll appreciate if someone could explain this.
I have turned off 'Mobile network' but still my mobile network connection seems to come on by itself even when wifi is on.
I've confirmed that its actually turning on by browsing a few webpages. When I look at the setting its 'unchecked'.
I am totally confused. :S
Regards,
Ali Kazmi
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do you see an "h" or a "3G" in your bar?
I see an E because I am in Pakistan and we currently have Edge, don't have 3G yet :$
smakazmi said:
I see an E because I am in Pakistan and we currently have Edge, don't have 3G yet :$
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if you see the "E" that means your mobile data is still turned on. You should be able to go to settings > wireless & network > mobile networks > and turn off the data....
that's the problem my friend, its already unchecked :S and I am not a newbie to android
I have had a G1, then a Hero, then HD2 with Android and now myTouch 4G
smakazmi said:
that's the problem my friend, its already unchecked :S and I am not a newbie to android
I have had a G1, then a Hero, then HD2 with Android and now myTouch 4G
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well with only 24 post it's hard to say, and your signature didn't say anything about that....
Did you try turning off and on the Airplane mode?
is that known to help with this issue?
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is that known to help with this issue?
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Well i'm just asking if you've tried it. I've never had a problem dropping data as soon as i turn it off. But i know AirPlane mode will sever the data connection and voice connection. when you reconnect it should turn on only the voice end of it