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Hey i know ive asked quite a lot of questions in the past but here i am with more.
1) I was wondering if there was an app to turn you data on and off so you switch from wifi to 3g data
2) I was also wondering how you can tell what your usage is mabye an app that doesn't count wifi as well.
There is an HTC Widget to turn the main radio off on the CDMA version. On my phone it is under:
Press "+" from the home screen-->HTC Widget-->Settings-->Mobile Network
On the CDMA phones that shuts down both voice and data. If you have a GSM version, i am not sure what it will do.
On the GSM version, if you just want to turn mobile data on and off but leave the phone "on", you can hold down the power button to bring up the "Phone Options" menu, and one of the options "Mobile network" - press this and it will toggle mobile data off and on.
Regards,
Dave
blood9656 said:
Hey i know ive asked quite a lot of questions in the past but here i am with more.
1) I was wondering if there was an app to turn you data on and off so you switch from wifi to 3g data
2) I was also wondering how you can tell what your usage is mabye an app that doesn't count wifi as well.
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There's a couple of good apps for turning data on/off. The one I prefer is APNDroid as it's got a notification icon that can be displayed in the taskbar to indicate whether data is on or off. Placing a shortcut on your home screen make it easy to change whether data is active.
The app I use for monitoring data is NetCounter which is easy to use and clear to understand.
I recently used them both on a trip to Dubai as I wanted to prevent data roaming charges. APNDroid deactivated the data connection and at the end of the week long stay, NetCounter was showing zero data usage during the trip.
Thanks im also abit worried about all the ads that come with apps or games do they use much data and when an app like taskiller shows them still running does that mean they are using data?
And if i got my phone a week ago will it have the latest and fastest rom?
There's an HTC widget that allows you to switch wifi on and off, thus swapping from 2/3g to wifi. Also, take a look at Y5, its good for managing when you have wifi on / off.
Florida.
Ok ill have a look i was more worried about apps running in the background as ive found that when you press the home button they don't actuallly exit.
I suggest that what you really need is Netsentry. This will monitor the traffic on all the Hero network interfaces (usb, Wi-Fi, 2G/3G) and warn you when any particular interface hits a user defined limit. It will also "self-reset" the counters according to a schedule that you define.
For example, say you are on Orange with their miserly 500mb data limit, and you're billing cycle starts on 1st on the month, you could set up Netsentry to warn you when you get to say 475mb, and automatically reset the counter on the 1st of every month.
I'm sure there are other apps that do something similar, or even better, but Netsentry seems to work well enough for me.
Regards,
Dave
Friend of mine just got the Vibrant from Bell,
Has anyone had luck using the front camera with Fring? I read in an update that Fring supports the FFC on the Galaxy S (presuming its the UK one they're talking about, dont know if that would matter though). Hes trying to use Fring on the Vibrant and cant seem to find an option to switch the camera to the front one.
Also, is there a way to turn off data completely? Dont have a data plan but would still like to use Wifi. I cant seem to find it in settings. Help please!
Friends phone doesnt seem to have any GPS problems that have been mentioned!
I'm not sure about the front camera, haven't tested it but the way I turn off data is by using the 'Extended controls' widget from the market. Either that or mess around with the APN settings.
Will try that. Thanks!
ap27 said:
Will try that. Thanks!
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I go to settings > wireless & network > 3G data call settings (bottom option). if you have it, you can set it to there.
I use the prog APNdroid to toggle data... Works great as I cross over borders and dont wanna incurr roaming data charges.
MasK said:
I use the prog APNdroid to toggle data... Works great as I cross over borders and dont wanna incurr roaming data charges.
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+1 for APNdroid.
Just simply add the widget and you can turn on/off 3G data with one click.
What I miss from the stock Bell firmware is the ability to toggle GSM/WCDMA mode manually.
GSM won't work at all on Bell's network, but I spend a fair amount of time in the US, and a fair amount of that time out in the boonies where there is no 3G US coverage. Leaving it on just burns battery like crazy when it's looking for a signal, when it could just drop down to GSM/EDGE and sip juice.
Int'l firmware solves that problem, but IMHO the JG9 firmware on the Bell Vibrant is pretty damned solid. GPS locks faster on it than it did when I was running JM2 or JP3, and no little odd bugs like dropped WiFi, etc.
Tough call for me, but after weeks of experimenting with my Captivate and now my Vibrant, I'm pretty much ready to stay stock and wait for official Froyo.
Personally, i use a widhet call "Toggle Data" and it works like a charm. I'm with bell also.
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i posted a way to disable data still allows wifi and its fairly easy a monkey can do it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=758430
Ok so I found this old thread. Just got my Bell Vibrant and got it unlocked to use with Rogers. Are there any new apps or method to switch from 3G to 2G or just allow me to view and change which mode I'm currently at? This will save battery.
Does the phone auto adjust to whichever mode (2G or 3G) it detects?
I don't have an unlimited data plan so I normally turn my 3G on and off manually when I need to. But today my 3G icon keeps coming up on the tab even when i have the settings as off. I checked my data usage from my carrier and it is indeed eating up data. I've tried restarting the phone but it's still the same.
Any idea of why this is happening and how to resolve this?
Thanks in Advance
- Henry
try APNdroid, you can find it in the Market.
Escamotage said:
I don't have an unlimited data plan so I normally turn my 3G on and off manually when I need to. But today my 3G icon keeps coming up on the tab even when i have the settings as off. I checked my data usage from my carrier and it is indeed eating up data. I've tried restarting the phone but it's still the same.
Any idea of why this is happening and how to resolve this?
Thanks in Advance
- Henry
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If you have your data disabled then it shouldn't be coming on. Check your permissions to see if you have an app on your phone that has permission to mess with your network settings.
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APNDroid would work for your situation very well, however, I've had problems sending MMS's when I've had APNDroid installed (even with "enable MMS" checked).
Another option that would probably work very well is DroidWall (on the market-free). It's a firewall for your mobile data and WiFi, customizable for each allowing individual programs through. A widget on your homescreen turns it on or off. You could have it set so programs can always use WiFi, yet mobile data is blocked unless you turn the widget to "off". That wy no programs can actually transmit anything even if they have permissions set in the program. DroidWall has final say of what leaves.
I downloaded 3GWatchdog free, and was so impressed I purchased the Pro version for ~$2.50. The Pro version allows you to see specifically what program has used mobile data, and how much. That, along with DroidWall, will allow me to completely customize and control my mobile data while still retaining as much functionality as possible.
Ok Well I downloaded both APNDroid and Watchdog and now I can't even turn on 3G. I just uninstalled both of them and turn my phone off and on still no 3G.
Thanks anyway guys. I getting really close to giving up on Android and moving to the iphone. Every other day there's a new problem with this mobile OS and I always have to download an app rectify something that shouldn't be happening in the first place. It's getting ridiculous.
Escamotage said:
Ok Well I downloaded both APNDroid and Watchdog and now I can't even turn on 3G. I just uninstalled both of them and turn my phone off and on still no 3G.
Thanks anyway guys. I getting really close to giving up on Android and moving to the iphone. Every other day there's a new problem with this mobile OS and I always have to download an app rectify something that shouldn't be happening in the first place. It's getting ridiculous.
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Did you turn your mobile data back on before uninstalling APNdroid? If not, you might want to look into that
No offense, but I dont think its Android that is the problem. Have you taken the time to fully understand the phone? I havent had a hitch since I got this phone. Once you reinstall APNdroid, enable your data, and then remove the app. If you would like to manually turn off your mobile data then do this menu>settings>wireless & networks>mobile networks>uncheck data enabled
If you dont want to go through the hassle of that, download an app to do it for you. Quick settings can do it. Open quick settings>menu>preference>statusbar shortcut *To access quick settings from status bar* Then hit back>menu>customize>move up mobile data(APN) from hidden settings. Then all you have to do is click on or off for mobile data.
You can also download various widgets that can do this for you without having to go into quick settings. APNdroid being one of them. I use Widgetsoid.
I'm guessing a lot of people on here know this already but I recently discovered how to massively increase my Moto X's battery duration. Namely by switching off Mobile Data, I can then go a full 14 hours only dropping down to around 75% by the end. So now as soon as I get into work or any place where I'm on Wifi I switch off mobile data.
Makes me wonder why having mobile data switched on is expending so much battery power?
If you wanna increase that even further, just turn the whole thing off. The battery will last for weeks.
teh_lorax said:
If you wanna increase that even further, just turn the whole thing off. The battery will last for weeks.
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He actually has a point, there's no point on being sarcastic over a good advice that should be logical by now.
rogeriorp said:
He actually has a point, there's no point on being sarcastic over a good advice that should be logical by now.
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Yes, turning off (necessary) features saves battery. This is not shocking.
teh_lorax said:
Yes, turning off (necessary) features saves battery. This is not shocking.
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It is not shocking but somehow people tend to forget the basics. And it is also unnecessary while on wifi, which is the case and the advice he spoke of.
And I'd go even further and set 3G only with wifi, lollipop tends to switch from wifi to LTE by itself very often.
I've heard of people suggesting switching off wifi when your not using it, but never mobile data. So i just thought it might be a suggestion some people might appreciate. Take it or leave it.
Plus wifi is doing the exact same funtion as mobile data when your connected to it, so your not losing any functionality.
If your rooted you can even get Tasker to do the switch automatically.
This actually doesn't work. The data radio goes I to sleep mode when WiFi is on. Its not just doing its own thing while wood is on.
Definitely working on WiFi enhances battery life enormously but didn't try switching off mobile data
Zammo76 said:
I'm guessing a lot of people on here know this already but I recently discovered how to massively increase my Moto X's battery duration. Namely by switching off Mobile Data, I can then go a full 14 hours only dropping down to around 75% by the end. So now as soon as I get into work or any place where I'm on Wifi I switch off mobile data.
Makes me wonder why having mobile data switched on is expending so much battery power?
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How is this possible? When your wifi radio is connected, the data side is completely disconnected. This is even reported in your 'status'.
I see your point, but all I know is that it definitely is making a large difference for me.
One theory I attributed it with was that with Wifi and Mobile Data switched on the phone is getting a lot more Wake Locks (perhaps doubling up), which in turn could also possibly be preventing the phone going into a Deep Sleep. But as the Wakelock detector app doesn't work any more (unless your rooted), I can't verify this.
Gonna test this out!
The issue with turning off mobile data is that it will cause problems with sending and receiving MMS, you may also have problems with SMS as well.
My HTC Sensation was really good at basically putting the radio to sleep when on Wifi and only waking when needing to send or receive data that will only work over the cell network.
Zammo76 said:
I'm guessing a lot of people on here know this already but I recently discovered how to massively increase my Moto X's battery duration. Namely by switching off Mobile Data, I can then go a full 14 hours only dropping down to around 75% by the end. So now as soon as I get into work or any place where I'm on Wifi I switch off mobile data.
Makes me wonder why having mobile data switched on is expending so much battery power?
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I don't disable mobile data, but I do use tasker to switch to 3G when I'm connected to wifi. The LTE radio uses a lot more battery in poor signal areas (like my apartment) and I have noticed it helps me go from about 3 hours of screen time to 4.5. I think the MMS issues are a good point and I feel like this solution is slightly more elegant because even with mobile data disabled, the phone is still holding an LTE signal. Ymmv, obviously
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I don't disable mobile data, but I do use tasker to switch to 3G when I'm connected to wifi. The LTE radio uses a lot more battery in poor signal areas (like my apartment) and I have noticed it helps me go from about 3 hours of screen time to 4.5. I think the MMS issues are a good point and I feel like this solution is slightly more elegant because even with mobile data disabled, the phone is still holding an LTE signal. Ymmv, obviously
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Hi can you explain whats the settings on tasker to do such a thing? Ive never used it but I have heard good things and just bought the app!
unk3 said:
Hi can you explain whats the settings on tasker to do such a thing? Ive never used it but I have heard good things and just bought the app!
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First you'll need root and this plugin (make sure to enable external access in the plugin app)
Basically, create a profile that runs whenever you connect to a network (you can leave it blank for all networks or press the search button to choose just your home network).
The entry task would basically wait 10 seconds and then run the plugin choosing wcdma/gsm (auto) as the network mode. Choose then to add an exit task which simply recalls the plugin and chooses the network mode as LTE, wcdma, gsm. You can even add an extra step to each task at the end which has tasker display a toast that you can have say LTE enabled or 3g mode only
BrokenWall said:
The issue with turning off mobile data is that it will cause problems with sending and receiving MMS, you may also have problems with SMS as well.
My HTC Sensation was really good at basically putting the radio to sleep when on Wifi and only waking when needing to send or receive data that will only work over the cell network.
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SMS/MMS are sent via voice channels, not data.
floepie said:
SMS/MMS are sent via voice channels, not data.
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SMS is sent over Voice channels. MMS still requires data.
I double checked and tested this on my Pure Edition on T-Mobile.
Disabled Wifi and Cellular Data
Sent a standard text message, it was received by the other party. Attempted to send a photo message, it was not able to send from my phone as well as the other party did not receive it. Though it did resend when data was enabled.
Tasker can't turn off mobile data since Lollipop update....
Any sugestions?
BrokenWall said:
SMS is sent over Voice channels. MMS still requires data.
I double checked and tested this on my Pure Edition on T-Mobile.
Disabled Wifi and Cellular Data
Sent a standard text message, it was received by the other party. Attempted to send a photo message, it was not able to send from my phone as well as the other party did not receive it. Though it did resend when data was enabled.
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No one sends MMS messages now (apart from old people), since the advent of Whats app and the like, so its hardly a deal breaker.
Zammo76 said:
No one sends MMS messages now (apart from old people), since the advent of Whats app and the like, so its hardly a deal breaker.
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If there is already a thread I apologise. But anyway....Does anyone know how to fully delete or remove the Data Saver Feature. I have issues where when roaming it automatically turns on and data fully dies out unless I keep manually shutting off. If there is a way to delete, would be much appreciated if anyone knows how to. Its mainly very annoying more than helpful as I have all set to still allow data and yet issues remain.
What model and ROM do u have? Atimes it might be u have to reflash the rom u are using. I once experienced sth like that. But mine was autosync coming up automatically even when i switched it off...
princedede said:
What model and ROM do u have? Atimes it might be u have to reflash the rom u are using. I once experienced sth like that. But mine was autosync coming up automatically even when i switched it off...
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Ls997, classic rom. Will suck if so, got tons of work put into this rom, unless a dirty flash would be sufficient.
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If there is already a thread I apologise. But anyway....Does anyone know how to fully delete or remove the Data Saver Feature. I have issues where when roaming it automatically turns on and data fully dies out unless I keep manually shutting off. If there is a way to delete, would be much appreciated if anyone knows how to. Its mainly very annoying more than helpful as I have all set to still allow data and yet issues remain.
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So you want data to work without restrictions while roaming (I'm assuming this means roaming on a network that's not your main carrier), but data saver keeps turning itself on? If so, then I'm assuming you already enabled data roaming and set all your apps to have unrestricted data access.
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So you want data to work without restrictions while roaming (I'm assuming this means roaming on a network that's not your main carrier), but data saver keeps turning itself on? If so, then I'm assuming you already enabled data roaming and set all your apps to have unrestricted data access.
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Yeah, that's why it's an issue. All apps are set to allow. I am oddly in alot of roaming areas is why an issue as well. Sprint don't have the greatest coverage.
Mysticblaze347 said:
Yeah, that's why it's an issue. All apps are set to allow. I am oddly in alot of roaming areas is why an issue as well. Sprint don't have the greatest coverage.
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I see. I'm on a Sprint MVNO which only gives me voice and texting in roaming areas, so I wouldn't be able to test this. Are there roaming data amount caps and speed limits for you? I wonder if any of those could trigger data saver or it's just some bug from Android Nougat that can't be fixed.
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I see. I'm on a Sprint MVNO which only gives me voice and texting in roaming areas, so I wouldn't be able to test this. Are there roaming data amount caps and speed limits for you? I wonder if any of those could trigger data saver or it's just some bug from Android Nougats that can't be fixed.
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No limits. Dang bug. If removal is able that would be sweet.