Hi guys
I was wondering if there was a way that I could switch the data off on my phone so that it would only connect to the internet wi-fi, but keep the MMS setting on for picture messages? Reason being is that for some unknown reason my data useage has been huge and I dont know why, so I can only assume that I have a widget or something always connecting to the net.
Thanks to anyone who can help
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Is it possible to setup the 8525 so that it only connects to internet through Wi-Fi and not any of the other options? Based on some threads, it looked like Cingular has disabled this option, but I am not quite sure. Thanks.
The only way I was able to do it was to call Cingular Tech and have them disable the GPRS on their end, now if I go to PIE and the WiFi is off, the GPRS/EDGE Connection pop-up opens, then I get an error message saying the network could not be found and a dismiss icon....
The only way it will connect to IE is through WiFi now.
ringostar said:
Is it possible to setup the 8525 so that it only connects to internet through Wi-Fi and not any of the other options? Based on some threads, it looked like Cingular has disabled this option, but I am not quite sure. Thanks.
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if you go to settings then connection and delete the connection settings for gprs it will not connect and you can use wifi only
however i seem to keep getting gprs not connected error if i do so?
I'm having the same problem. I'm totally green to the high tech world. Heck this is my first attempt at anything greater than using my calculator function in a phone So if someone could walk me through what I need to do to set my phone up so I can connet through wifi i would reaaaally appreciate it.
I had Cingular put me on the no data plan (not even pay per use). In case that makes a difference.
Thanks in advance for the help.
All I did was go in to the connection settings and change the User name and Password. I do not get any error messages stating the network cannot be found. I get a login screen with User/Pass and Domain. I just click cancel and it drops back to IE.
Now I do not have to worry about accidentally connecting to their service.
well,we can very much achieve it -- In the internet settings in connections,select both of them to My ISP,edit it to nowap.cingular.com
Make sure setting is set to Internet,not work!
I did it and I use only wifi all the time!!
The previous solutions are not really workable for me since I don't want to delete my cellular data connection, I just want to be able to turn it on and off as I choose. With Windows Live, I can have a Wifi connection and turn off cellular data in the comm manager screen and it will just open the cellular connection again.
A hack to turn off the "auto connect" for the cellular data would be great. Make it like the BT or WIFI, where I have to go to the comm screen and turn it on. That choice would be great.
Anyhow, I am thinking of making the Work connection as the default, then deleting all work connections. Then when I actually want a cellular data connection, I could manually select it and say connect. I'm not sure if the applications will close it and try the work connection again or not. I will try it and post again, probably tomorrow.
MM
This works wonders:
http://www.benrichards.co.uk/?p=180
ETA: This is what I have been using to deal with gprs autoconnect on my 8525 and it's perfect for my uses. You just start the program and toggle on or off the data connections.
Gprs Disable
It really works thanks for your research
How do I disable the phone from auto connecting to gprs? I tried testing it by launching opera without switching on wifi. The phone still connects through gprs although I turn data connection off. It will turn data connection on by itself. Even when I switch wifi on and want it to connect through wifi instead, it is still connecting through gprs. How do i solve this?
When wifi is "connected" (not only "on"), it uses wifi, no dataconnection.
If you really don't want a dataconnection, use something like NoData...
i tried NoData but it's not working. i'm using official htc wm6.5 rom.
Sorry I cannot be more precise because I don't use it anymore, but I remember there was an option to block data connection in HDTweak. Is that you want? Block dataconnection permanently? If so, you could alternatively delete your mobile operator connection in Settings/Connections. If anyone knows the registry changes involved in this,please post them so that I can make a .cab, I need it when roaming.
try MWLongLife! It's magic
this program is developed for saving battrey life by controlling 3G/2G network and data usage
you can set each program which need data access by 3G, WiFi, USB, etc.
Also, force to use Wifi rather than gprs if it's available.
Thanks for all of the suggestions. I tried installing nodata again and it worked this time.
for those interested there's also a cab to disable push internet completely (think that was the origin of your problem).
Search the forum on NoPushInternet
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try MWLongLife! It's magic
this program is developed for saving battrey life by controlling 3G/2G network and data usage
you can set each program which need data access by 3G, WiFi, USB, etc.
Also, force to use Wifi rather than gprs if it's available.
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Any link to this? didn't find anything around
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Any link to this? didn't find anything around
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Yes please... I was about to post the same issue. I think the precedence in WM6.5 of using mobile wireless over WiFi is the wrong way around if the WiFi signal is strong. In my house, my WiFi is strong everywhere but 3G comes and goes. It's darn annoying to get the message about "No connectivity" when I know for sure there is a very good WiFi signal.
Cheers, Rob.
PS. Just had it whilst writing this email - "Messages cannot be downloaded to your mobile device..."
It's "WM" not "MW".
http://www.freewarepocketpc.net/ppc-download-wmlonglife.html
That's much better!! thanks fighter7139, gonna try right now!
Hi there
in the wireless controls the data connection (set up datta connection) seetings always stays on. When i manually turn this off i have no problems recieving and sending MMS but this only lasts for a minute and then i cant send mms or receive, i then check the wireless controls again and notice the data connection set up tab has been switched back on!!!!!!....... i have to keep going back and forth to turn this off each time i rec or send mms??
I am on T-mobile UK with an unlimited data plan
The data connection is whst is used to go on the net... MMS uses a separate connection, and AFAIK both can't be active at the same time.
So yes, that's what you need to do. When you turn data connection off it will turn on by itself again as soon as any program wants to access the net, be it auto weather/facebook/twitter/mail updates or something you check yourself.
Interesting, I've rarely seen people using MMS regularly... you seem to be a rare species
ok mmmmmm so how is this going to make things simple for me to be able to send mms as i though the hd2 was all about communication....lol......so what u are saying is that i need to go back and turn the data connection setting thing off everytime i wanna send or rec mms!!!!
hi guys if anyone can help will be greatful.
when i connect to the wifi and browse interenet, my x2 still uses data connection to browse and my balance gets deducted.
is there anyone i can switch of data connection or does it automatically switch off when the Wifi gets On.
And i think PLAY NOW doesnt use WIFI it only uses DATA connection, because it never works on WIFi and keeps giving a error.
Hi, I never quite understood how could Windows Mobile lack some "Preferred accounts" or "Priority" settings like the one my beloved SE P1i has.
Indeed even I'm connected on Wifi the HSDPA data connection goes on at its own will.
However I know a couple of workarounds:
For users with an unlimited or large data plan who want only to supress data connection in roaming for fear of huge bills, there is NoDataInRoaming, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=503131
If you simply want to shut off your data connection and make it stay that way until you tell it otherwise, try Red Frogfhish Data Controller http://www.redfrogfish.com/139/data-controller-update-version/
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hi guys if anyone can help will be greatful.
when i connect to the wifi and browse interenet, my x2 still uses data connection to browse and my balance gets deducted.
is there anyone i can switch of data connection or does it automatically switch off when the Wifi gets On.
And i think PLAY NOW doesnt use WIFI it only uses DATA connection, because it never works on WIFi and keeps giving a error.
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the simple trick is that, u have to just turn off your data account settings while using wifi...
it happened to me as well, when i had no knowledge about changing settings..
when u r about to connect wifi, 1st use these simple steps
1: go to start
2: go to settings
3: go to connections
4: further go to connections
5: select advance
6: change ur sim settings network to any other network, like my ISP e.t.c
by this trick u will never be discharged from ur balance
I think I'm losing my mind. I could have swore MMS over WIFI was possible before I rooted via the GEOHOT method, but it seems since I did the deed, I am unable to send MMS through the default Messages or Google Hangouts without disconnecting from Wifi hopping on 4G then going back. I double and triple checked I still have mobile data on while connected to my home wifi, so I'm not sure where the issue lies.
Apologies if this is a known issue but a quick thread search yielded no results of similar issue so I figured I'd ask, is this something that can be corrected or is it just due to the setup of the phone and VZW network?
Thanks all!
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I think I'm losing my mind. I could have swore MMS over WIFI was possible before I rooted via the GEOHOT method, but it seems since I did the deed, I am unable to send MMS through the default Messages or Google Hangouts without disconnecting from Wifi hopping on 4G then going back. I double and triple checked I still have mobile data on while connected to my home wifi, so I'm not sure where the issue lies.
Apologies if this is a known issue but a quick thread search yielded no results of similar issue so I figured I'd ask, is this something that can be corrected or is it just due to the setup of the phone and VZW network?
Thanks all!
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MMS (multimedia messages with pictures, etc..) uses data to transmit the message. It's normal for an MMS message to use cellular data service even when connected to wifi, since your home or work wifi doesn't have communication with Verizon's cell network.
SMS (simple texts with no attachments, just text) does not use data and would not need to hop over to 4G.
mms over wifi
i just tried, and sent a mms to my email thru wifi but i'm not using the stock messaging app, i have my default set to handcent and it works a bit differently. Additionally my wifi allows me to use 4g while still connected to wifi. I'm running both alliancerom and slymhyde.. i can do it on both through handcent i hopped back and forth with safestrap.
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MMS (multimedia messages with pictures, etc..) uses data to transmit the message. It's normal for an MMS message to use cellular data service even when connected to wifi, since your home or work wifi doesn't have communication with Verizon's cell network.
SMS (simple texts with no attachments, just text) does not use data and would not need to hop over to 4G.
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i just tried, and sent a mms to my email thru wifi but i'm not using the stock messaging app, i have my default set to handcent and it works a bit differently. Additionally my wifi allows me to use 4g while still connected to wifi. I'm running both alliancerom and slymhyde.. i can do it on both through handcent i hopped back and forth with safestrap.
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I'm familiar with the data connection handoff when send SMS vs MMS, but thanks for clarifying I just assumed the device would switch from Wifi to 4G or cellular data to send the MMS vs just not sending it at all unless the WiFi was disconnected. I might just have to try 3rd party apps I suppose and see where that takes me. I just liked how Hangouts integrated with my other Google services.
Thanks for the info!