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disconnect gprs if idle for N seconds ?

is there a way to disconnect gprs if it's idle for some N seconds ?
I ask this because I am using SPB Weather to get weather updates every 2 hours.
It connects to my GPRS connection when the time comes and makes the update.
But then it does not disconnect. How to force an auto-disconnect ?
Also, I wonder if "My ISP" connection should have other tabs than "General" and "Modem"
Mine does not have any other tabs.
But if I create a new connection (other than "My Work" and "My ISP") they have tabs like:
- VPN
- Proxy Settings
As my "My ISP" does not include any "Proxy Settings" tab, I cant select it as "This network connects to the internet"

mrmrmrmr said:
is there a way to disconnect gprs if it's idle for some N seconds ?
I ask this because I am using SPB Weather to get weather updates every 2 hours.
It connects to my GPRS connection when the time comes and makes the update.
But then it does not disconnect. How to force an auto-disconnect ?
Also, I wonder if "My ISP" connection should have other tabs than "General" and "Modem"
Mine does not have any other tabs.
But if I create a new connection (other than "My Work" and "My ISP") they have tabs like:
- VPN
- Proxy Settings
As my "My ISP" does not include any "Proxy Settings" tab, I cant select it as "This network connects to the internet"
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use GB-SOFT Tweak; see http://www.pocketpcmag.com/blogs/in...t_pc_phone_edition_trick&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=286844

Thank you Menneisyys,
That was exactly what I am looking for.

danielherrero said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=286844
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daniel,
quick question. i have your app. it is great. regarding the link posted above to the app that shuts down GSM after a time limit. Can i use that in conjunction with your app? Any plans to add that to your app? Will this significantly help my battery life? thanks.

njxbean said:
daniel,
quick question. i have your app. it is great. regarding the link posted above to the app that shuts down GSM after a time limit. Can i use that in conjunction with your app? Any plans to add that to your app? Will this significantly help my battery life? thanks.
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Hi njxbean. I think I didnt understand what you told (sorry my bad english).
Bandswitch do those two functions:
1) Shutdown UMTS after some minutes and come back to GSM
2) Close any iddle connections that isnt used in x seconds (optionally).
Could you repeat your question?
Thanks

I think bandswitch is to have...
look here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=268397&highlight=auto+disconnect+gprs

gb-soft doesnt work with WM6.

Disable Data and stay off!

I do not have Data on my contract (orange) and am quite happy using Wifi at home and work,but I find my phone likes to switch over when it feels like it to HSDPA etc.
In options I switch data to off but my phone likes to overide this! I have to race to switch it off to avoid an enhanced monthly bill!
Does anyone know how to stop this?
Thanks

Your phone will use which ever is giving the best signal - I would imagine wifi by default...

Or Try app like NoDate

omg, this is the zillion time when somebody ask that question
why don't you use the search option? as somebody said, "search is your friend".
ok, i will write here what can you do, beside use nodata or other application
maybe a mod can add it to wiki...
so:
settings-connections-connections-advanced-select networks
go to "Programs that automatically connect to the Internet..."
on the pop up menu chose each option that includes your phone network operator (in my case is Orange and one of the options looks like "Orange Internet") - edit - proxy settings and here uncheck the box "This network connects to the Internet"
repeat the procedure for each option that has your operator name included
a soft reset may be recomended but not absolutely necessary!
after that the network icon (G or E or whatever) will be gray and no data transmission will be allowed. if it is not grey, then your settings are not right.
et voila! There you are!
good luck!

vinumsv said:
Or Try app like NoDate
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i think you meant nodata

Try this
I've attached NoData.cab (or you can search for it), its been arround for years.

Thanks
Thanks for the replies. I will do a search next time, I am quite new to using forums
again thanks!

How to disable HSPA and keep only 3G??

In 1.44.xxx.xx I was able to disable HSPA but keep 3G.
Now I'm on 1.66.404.02 which is the official UK ROM I cannot seem to disable HSPA.
The reason I want to disable it is I found it gave me a more reliable data connection in some areas. I would prefer a method without CABS or registry tweaks as that's how I did it before.

The way I can disable HSPA is:
From "Settings" tab in Sense:
1. "Menu"
2. "All Settings"
3. "Connections"
4. "Advanced Network"
5. There should be a "HSDPA/HSUPA" tab (mine opens to that one by default) and from there you should be able to select "Disable" from a drop-down.

Thanks Spike.
That's the one!

Going to USA...how do I force disable Data?

I am going to the USA later this week and don't want to get stung with huge data roaming charges. Is there any way to force data to stay off, with an option to use wifi if needed? I used to use a program on my windows mobile called NODATA...
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Try this:
1. Type *#*#4636#*#* on your dial pad
2. Select "Phone Information"
3. Press "Menu" soft key
4. Select "More"
5. Select "Disable Data on Boot"
6. Reboot
Now data should be disabled (you won't see E/3G icons in the notification bar) and you can use WiFi whenever you want.

you can use my app "data on demand" for that (in the market). i would also recommend turning settings->wireless and network->mobile networks->data roaming OFF! this always worked for me!

I was just going to post the same thing...
Don't anybof the standard system settings provide the functionality to do the same? e.g. limit to 2g only and/or turning off data updates and/or data roaming etc. ?
Will check the app out though... If you do the keypad option, how do you then reenable or does it just come back on with a reboot meaning you have to do it each time you turn the phone on...?
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Setting 2G only wouldn't stop data use, only high-speed data (though that would curtail the rate at which you can accumulate it). There is a setting to not use data while roaming, which should work, though entering incorrect data in the APN settings as I think these programs do would work too.

djglenn1337 said:
I am going to the USA later this week and don't want to get stung with huge data roaming charges. Is there any way to force data to stay off, with an option to use wifi if needed? I used to use a program on my windows mobile called NODATA...
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Settings->Wireless and Network->Mobile Networks->Uncheck Data roaming
That will disable any data use on networks other than your home-network! No other settings/configs are necessary!

Darkstriker said:
Settings->Wireless and Network->Mobile Networks->Uncheck Data roaming
That will disable any data use on networks other than your home-network! No other settings/configs are necessary!
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Good. That's what I was hoping for/assumed it may do.

this topic should be stickied

Install APNdroid. You can place a widget on the homescreen to turn on, off APNs:
http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.google.code.apndroid

Thanks guys, much appreciated!

djglenn1337 said:
I am going to the USA later this week and don't want to get stung with huge data roaming charges. Is there any way to force data to stay off, with an option to use wifi if needed? I used to use a program on my windows mobile called NODATA...
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App
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I was wondering this also as i am due to go away, but i still want to send and receive MMS (as it is included in my allowance) whilst away. So the question is, if i choose not to have data whilst roaming will this also stop MMS as this is also data? I have a suspicion that it would, so, would the only other option be to just put some bogus APN settings in for internet but keep my MMS settings as it should be? Any ideas? Thanks a lot.

Don't know why people are going into this vast overkill....
Just go into your settings, wireless networks, ensure "Enable data while roaming" is unchecked. In fact, it will be unchecked by default, at least in the Bell rom.
This setting works perfectly (I just went to the US this past weekend), so i see no reason to screw around with the APN or reboot the phone or install other hacky apps. If this box is unchecked the instant you switch to roaming your data is disabled.

How to set network to 4G only/3G only

It's troublesome to use EDGE only when turning on Mobile Data, and whenever I manually select networks, a 4G/3G option is always there, but it still uses EDGE for some reason.

This may be due to the signal strengh in your area...
However you can specify many options for which type of network you wish to connect to by opening the TESTING MENU and selecting Phone Info
Open your dialler as if you were going to make a phone call and dial
*#*#4636#*#* then after selecting Phone Info and " Set preferred network type" chose which network type you want from the long drop down list.
[This will reset to your normal selection when you reboot your phone.]

k500zm said:
This may be due to the signal strengh in your area...
However you can specify many options for which type of network you wish to connect to by opening the TESTING MENU and selecting Phone Info
Open your dialler as if you were going to make a phone call and dial
*#*#4636#*#* then after selecting Phone Info and " Set preferred network type" chose which network type you want from the long drop down list.
[This will reset to your normal selection when you reboot your phone.]
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I've tried this but this never works. Even when I set to (W)CDMA only, it's still on GSM/EDGE, and whenever I exit and reopen the menu, it goes back to the original setting, which is the 4G/3G/2G auto option.

I am having this exact problem, I need to be able to put my ZTE on wcdma only, any pointer will be helpful.
Thanks
PS: Running stock OS
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ojeysky said:
I am having this exact problem, I need to be able to put my ZTE on wcdma only, any pointer will be helpful.
Thanks
PS: Running stock OS
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Found one that finally worked, using *#*#4636#*#*. TD-SCDMA/WCDMA give 3g only. I hope someone finds this useful.

ojeysky said:
Found one that finally worked, using *#*#4636#*#*. TD-SCDMA/WCDMA give 3g only. I hope someone finds this useful.
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Thanks