Hey all, I've been trying to use Tasker and APNDroid to shut off my data connection while I'm at work, but APNDroid won't deactivate my 3G/EDGE service. I've read that other Vibrant users are having the same issue. Can anyone tell me if this is being worked on (or if there's a workaround)? For the record -- I'm running stock 2.1 with lag fix. Thanks for the assist.
have you tried 3g watchdog? it has a setting where you can turn off your data connection after certain % has been reached. if those dont work for you (other apps) you could always just change your 3g watchdog settings to lower % to block data when you want it to.
I've actually got 3G Watchdog already installed, and I like it great. My issue has less to do with limiting my data usage -- since getting my Vibrant, I've only used a few hundred megs of data -- than turning off my 3G/EDGE antennae to save battery.
This is definitely possible with Tasker and APNDroid (and an alternative app, APN On/Off), at least with other devices. But a lot of users report that APNDroid simply doesn't deactivate data services like it's supposed to on the Vibrant.
APNdroid is working perfectly on my Vibrant, been using it since the first day I got the phone. Note that I never toggle 3G on and off, I have it permanently off. I've heard of some issues regarding 3G access not being restored fully/shut down fully when toggling the switch. If it's not working for you, I would suggest restarting the phone after toggling to make sure it takes effect.
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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
Hi there!
I'm eagerly waiting for SGS to be released in my country (Bulgaria) to take my greedy hands on it. I peronally believe that SGS is most finished Andriod mobile as for now. During waiting, I would like to ask all of happy real users a following question:
[QUESTION] Is it possible to turn all data connection surely off?
I know, there is an option to shut data off, but is it sure? In HD2 even you turned off data connection, the phone decides to turn it on by itself in matter of minutes, whithout asking for permition . Temporarily, I have a very limited data plan, so such an situation can easily get me overcharged.
Your detailed commends will be very much appreciated.
Thank you in advance!
it is possible with 3rd party programs like APN ON/OFF, Data On Demand, etc..
Yes, there is an app called APNDroid on the Market that changes the APN settings when you want to turn off data. This way you can be sure it won't use any data as the APNs don't work.
I use APNdroid, a free app, for turning of data traffic. Up until now, a week, it has not been turned on automatically. It pretty much works the way I expect it too.
However no guarantees. Even APNdroid says that some programs might remain active, but my battery certainly improves with turned of 3G.
Thank you for immediate answers. It prety much seems that APNDroid will do the job. However, next question arrose:
[QUESTION] How can you supervise your data traffic, e.g. how many MB you've already spent?
Great forum, tho.
Best.
I use 3G Watchdog. You can set a monthly data limit which is nice. And it works together with APNdroid by shutting off 3G automatically when you for example reach 99% of that monthly quota. It doesn't do this out of the box. You have to enable the feature in the settings of 3G Watchdog after installing APNdroid.
I suggest that you install 3G Watchdog app first.
Yes, I too use 3G Watchdog.
Very nice App and you get to see both Received & Transmitted data for:-
Quota
Today
Week
Month
Thank you very much for the comprehensive answers of yours!
I have no more questions. Waiting for the release date.
Wish you nice day.
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.
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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.
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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 recently purchased a used Droid x for the strict purpose of using as a dash cam for my car. I don't have Verizon and I skipped activation. I need GPS access all the time and wifi access intermittently but I have no use for the cellular radio. Airplane mode is of no help since it disables GPS. I want to get maximum battery life, how do I go about permanently disabling wlan since I'm using this device as a computer and not as a phone. I am running stock 2.3.5 rooted.
Methods tried:
*#*#INFO#*#* (Worked, temporary)
Network by Philipp Mangelow (Worked, temporary)
WiFi Only Script (Does not work at all)
Since I'm running CM7, the path to "enable data" will be different.
But, menu\settings and then look for "enable data" or something to that effect and uncheck it.
Let me know how it goes.
Sorry, menu/settings then network or data then uncheck "enable data".
Yes but will disabling data really stop the phone from trying to connect to the best tower? If a verizon tower can't be located will the phone burn battery life while roaming? When I think data I think 3g. I'm pretty sure it still connects for voice.
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Yes but will disabling data really stop the phone from trying to connect to the best tower? If a verizon tower can't be located will the phone burn battery life while roaming? When I think data I think 3g. I'm pretty sure it still connects for voice.
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Yes, data is the 3G data. I keep my data turned off and my Droid X lasts 24 hrs. It will be less with GPS on, of course.
What your trying to do is the correct thing.
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Yes, data is the 3G data. I keep my data turned off and my Droid X lasts 24 hrs. It will be less with GPS on, of course.
What your trying to do is the correct thing.
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Disabling data certainly gives a battery boost but at the end of the day I am still connecting to the cellular towers. With data disabled I see the signal going up and down. I tried a script that I found but it doesn't work for the droid x. I've tried freezing Dialer and Phone 2.3.5 using titanium backup but that doesn't disable the radio either. I downloaded a program called Network (by Philipp Mangelow) and it lets me successfully turn off the radio (it simply is a shortcut to dialing *#*#INFO#*#*), however this method is only temporary and the radio comes back everytime I reboot so I'd like a permanent way to disable it. Airplane mode does it but it also disables wifi and gps so its of no use. Any other ideas guys?
Root phone and install droid wall
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646210
I have the Verizon G2. On previous phones, after I connect to wifi, i'm used to the 3g/4g logo disappearing from the notifications bar because the phone is smart enough to disable mobile data when wifi is working. I thought this was a standard stock feature.
I'm noticing on this device that those logos remain. I have a really poor signal in my office building so it switches from 3g-4g all day long. Obviously I can manually disable mobile data, or even use some apps to disable it automatically I'm sure, if that's necessary. Does anyone have a better understanding of how this works than I do?
I actually haven't noticed much impact to battery life so I'm not sure if it's something that even needs to be manually disabled? It's just confusing me why it would even bother trying to find 3g/4g signals when wifi is working and connected.
Edit: Well this convinced me to finally spend 5 minutes learning how to use Tasker and I set up a really basic profile to turn data on/off depending on my wifi connection. I'm still not sure how necessary it is but maybe I'll compare battery life with it enabled or not enabled.
Im having the same problem. Is Tasker an app u purchased? Have u noticed any difference in battery life? Thanks
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I have the Verizon G2.On previous phones, after I connect to wifi, i'm used to the 3g/4g logo disappearing from the notifications bar because the phone is smart enough to disable mobile data when wifi is working. I thought this was a standard stock feature.
I'm noticing on this device that those logos remain. I have a really poor signal in my office building so it switches from 3g-4g all day long. Obviously I can manually disable mobile data, or even use some apps to disable it automatically I'm sure, if that's necessary. Does anyone have a better understanding of how this works than I do?
I actually haven't noticed much impact to battery life so I'm not sure if it's something that even needs to be manually disabled? It's just confusing me why it would even bother trying to find 3g/4g signals when wifi is working and connected.
Edit: Well this convinced me to finally spend 5 minutes learning how to use Tasker and I set up a really basic profile to turn data on/off depending on my wifi connection. I'm still not sure how necessary it is but maybe I'll compare battery life with it enabled or not enabled.
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data has to be on because that's how sms and mms are sent. Nothing changed between phones other than the images are showing up on this one.