Disabling edge/data connection - Nexus One General

Hi all.
I just got a Nexus One and was wondering if there is a way to disable any data connections EXCEPT Wifi? I do not have a data plan w/AT&T any longer, but use a VZW Mifi modem as a wifi connection and do not want to incur any additional data charges with AT&T.
Thanks

hdbueller said:
Hi all.
I just got a Nexus One and was wondering if there is a way to disable any data connections EXCEPT Wifi? I do not have a data plan w/AT&T any longer, but use a VZW Mifi modem as a wifi connection and do not want to incur any additional data charges with AT&T.
Thanks
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I use APNDroid from the app store. or i beleive you can manually go in and change the APN to somthing else

Related

What connections/networks do you TEND to use to access the internet on your X1?

How do you get online on your X1?
I use WiFi connectivity.
I use wifi pretty rarely (even though its available at home and in the office) ...have an unlimited data plan so its 3G/HSDPA all the way for me
Can I suggest a POLL format for this thread?
Would allow people to click their response, and you to see & track proportions (and the rest of us interested parties too!)
Data plan only (3G/HSDPA/GPRS)
WIFI only
Mix of data plan & WIFI
Neither / Only use data rarely
Haha, I did post a poll but it didn't show up. I'll try it again.
i have unlimited data and wifi hot spots with my tarrif but as yet havent used a hot spot lol i use use the data tho its abit slow as 3g coverage is poor where i live
I put 3G and Wifi
Most of the time I'm using HSDPA, but do sometimes drop back to EDGE.
Wi-Fi only ftw !!!!!!!!!! Wi-Fi is basically available anywhere these days. Why bother paying for something you could get for free? I get that there are situations like emergencies and the like, but still, free of charge forever.
P.S. When I saw that poll I was like:
http://www.humorhound.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/omg-wtf-cat-rubiks-cube.jpg
Bump, I want to see more votes and opinions.
How do i know if im using edge or 3g?
comeradealexi said:
How do i know if im using edge or 3g?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I heard that if your 3G Connection drops you use EDGE for free.
I also heard that you can also order an EDGE data plan but you are blocked from 3G Data plan.
But someone should clarify this for me.
poetryrocksalot said:
I heard that if your 3G Connection drops you use EDGE for free.
I also heard that you can also order an EDGE data plan but you are blocked from 3G Data plan.
But someone should clarify this for me.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Depends on the country/carrier.
But i've only seen the 3G icon about twice :S
Unlimited AT&T 3G/HSPDA ($15/month) plus WI-FI where available, mostly at home.
Does anybody know how to disable automatic internet connecting?
I mean, when i don't want anything from the internet, X1 is always trying' to connect to the internet. where is that option like: "disable automatic connecting" or somethink like that... it drives me crazy....
maric04 said:
Does anybody know how to disable automatic internet connecting?
I mean, when i don't want anything from the internet, X1 is always trying' to connect to the internet. where is that option like: "disable automatic connecting" or somethink like that... it drives me crazy....
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Start Menu > Settings > Connections > Connections > manage existing connections > tap and hold all the connections you see > tap on delete.
Done...if you can't do this...shame on society
Now you can use Wi-Fi without worrying about accidental 3G or media.net or EDGE access.
I sometimes use active sync, but if it's plugged into my laptop, there's not much of need for me to use internet on the X1.
I sometimes use WiFi at home and work, but the same thing - I can use my laptop or PC for the net, don't need it on the X1 much.
I have a data plan, but live in a roaming area, so limit my carrier usage around here. The signal isn't the best and the phone changes between 3G & EDGE automatically. When I head to the city it's HSDPA

how can ensure that only wifi is the connection setting to access the interent

hey guys
another question?
I was once bitten by a huge telephone bill where I had to pay 300$ since it seemed that when my wifi gets disconnected I was browsing using some other data connection method without me realizing that.
SO how could I 100% disable all data connection, and only have the wifi be the only way to use for internet access
thanks
hykhleif said:
hey guys
another question?
I was once bitten by a huge telephone bill where I had to pay 300$ since it seemed that when my wifi gets disconnected I was browsing using some other data connection method without me realizing that.
SO how could I 100% disable all data connection, and only have the wifi be the only way to use for internet access
thanks
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Use the following app 'no data' which I've attached and toggle off Internet & wap. This way only wifi is available. If you need to use data connection again, just toggle it back on.

WIFI without net

does anyone know if you connect your g1 to a wifi without a internet signal, does it automatically switch to the data plan to pull internet?
Denkai said:
does anyone know if you connect your g1 to a wifi without a internet signal, does it automatically switch to the data plan to pull internet?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I've tried this and I don't think so.
Denkai said:
does anyone know if you connect your g1 to a wifi without a internet signal, does it automatically switch to the data plan to pull internet?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Certainly not. It wouldn't be appropriate to do so.

help!

It says no internet connection on my xoom but it shows that theres 3G signal. whats wrong?
Not to be dumb or anything, but you did buy a data plan, right?
This is definitely worth a call to Verizon, because it sounds like something went bad in the setup. My 3g worked right out of the box. Out of curiosity, do you have a 3g phone and are you having any connection problem with it? Does your Xoom connect via WiFi? Also, under settings -wireless and networks -mobile networks, is the data enabled checkbox checked?

[Q] tethering charges?

I'm not sure if this has been asked before, but I was messing around with the laptop dock about a week ago, trying to get my unlimited data to work while using the laptop dock. I succeeded, and failed, and succeeded. In doing this, I changed my apn to US tether (broadband), and then back to the US HSDPA apn. I read on another thread:
"Not if you don't want AT&T to change your data plan to one with tethering... They will change ANYONE who connects to the apn "broadband" to a tethering package, and are reluctant to give you back your unlimited plan (assuming you have one)."
If they had changed my plan, wouldn't this mean that the laptop dock would allow me to access the internet on the 3G connection, without me changing any settings?
I'm kind of angry that they would have the gall to do such a thing. I can't verify that they've changed my plan yet, but if they have, ugh.
Sign into your account online at att.com and you can see if they changed your account. If they did then yes you should be able to use the laptop dock without doing anything. Check the forums for the instructions on how to get tethering without having the plan.
Sent from my MB860 using Tapatalk
false alarm
Phew...no extra tethering charges. Thanks.

Categories

Resources