Is there a Data Counter on the HTC Desire HD?
If not, what can be downloaded to view how much 3G data I used and if it works for sms and phone calls too, that will be great.
Thanks
Download call meter ng
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3g watchdog does it well.. get it from the market for free
I use network monitor pro.
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I used to use 3G Watchdog but it hit the battery too much.
I now use 'Data Counter Widget'.
Excellent at providing BOTH 3G & WiFi data daily, weekly, monthly, & Total.
net counter is also very good, it splits usage between wifi and 3g, and doesn't really use battery.. doesn't do the call stats though.. but call meter ng does that very well..
does call meter ng split the data usage of 3G and wifi ?
as i need to monitor the 3G data basically to know how much data I have remaining from my month's limit which is 2GB
Nameless_87 said:
does call meter ng split the data usage of 3G and wifi ?
as i need to monitor the 3G data basically to know how much data I have remaining from my month's limit which is 2GB
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Data Widget Counter
wifi split 3G
Hi,
I have another question,
how do you know which applications are running in the background?
Is there an inbuilt app in the desire hd or do you have to download one from the market?
Thanks again
Beards said:
I used to use 3G Watchdog but it hit the battery too much.
I now use 'Data Counter Widget'.
Excellent at providing BOTH 3G & WiFi data daily, weekly, monthly, & Total.
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3G watchdog hit the battery too much? Did you check using phone settings > About phone > Battery usage - which % did you get exactly (and incidentally, with which 3GW refresh frequency)?
Phone usage is superb plus you can add your used data and it monitors calls and texts
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3G watchdog hit the battery too much? Did you check using phone settings > About phone > Battery usage - which % did you get exactly (and incidentally, with which 3GW refresh frequency)?
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I used (and still do for all other Apps) 'SystemPanel' which gives very precise data.
Unfortunately I can not remember the figures..... but I think it used to update something like every 2hrs which used to use something around 5 to 10% of the battery during the night when the phone was not operating.
'Data Counter Widget' on the other hand uses Nil battery %.
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Hi. Well firstly just a quick hello as this is my first post on these forums!
I've just got my HTC Touch HD and think it's a great phone. However I'm having a few interent connection problems. I'm with Orange and have 500mb a month internet with them. I would like my phone to access my home wifi when at home, my work wifi when at work (which is patchy at the best of times) and when these aren't availabe, connect via orange through my phone.
The problem I have is that I woke up this morning to find my Orange Interent had been on all night (Just over 10 hours)........is this eating into my 500mb limit, or do I have to accessing a program for it to run the 500mb down?
Also, does the GPS for tomtom and google maps need interent access?
Thanks for any light you can she don this!
The 500mb is how much you download to your phone for the month. If your orange internet is on all night, but not downloading anything you are fine, if on the other hand, you had a site eg BBC on opera all night, it will eat up each time the page refreshes.. does this make sense?
One tip I do to ensure I only use wireless is to turn off data communication when in the house, so it only picks up my wifi..
Hi
I'd recommend downloading Tweak HD. It's got lots of options to disable Orange internet and wap to stop things like this happening. I was having the same problem until I got this brilliant program.
Ah great.Thanks guys. There wasn't any programs running, so hopefully it wasnt actually downloading etc. I have tried turning the connection off...but it seems to turn itself back on whenever it needed it!
I'll try the HD Tweak program, I've seen it about but not tried it yet.
Thanks again.
Im on Orange aswel and have the 500MB a month package.
I downloaded an app that you can put in your data plan (500MB) for the month and then it gives you a % of your used and your remaining.
Pretty cool app I must say, and i've never maxed that out and I use my phone constantly, 3 e-mail accounts constantly syncing, google maps (latitude), you tube, tomtom, web pages etc.
Hi JayPeg
I dont suppose you remember where you downloaded it? Or what it was called. Sounds like it would help me get used to knowing the limit.
Thanks for your reply
JayPeg said:
Im on Orange aswel and have the 500MB a month package.
I downloaded an app that you can put in your data plan (500MB) for the month and then it gives you a % of your used and your remaining.
Pretty cool app I must say, and i've never maxed that out and I use my phone constantly, 3 e-mail accounts constantly syncing, google maps (latitude), you tube, tomtom, web pages etc.
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In future try and provide names of software to help other users otherwise your post is useless.
You can achieve that with SPB Wireless Monitor (http://www.spbsoftwarehouse.com/products/wirelessmonitor/).
They have a 14-day trial to try out the tool.
The HD will always use wifi in preference to 3g, unless you've changed something there.
The problem comes if you don't close apps fully, many of them stick with the same connection they used last. You can demonstrate this with websites like whatismyip.com , note your 3G and wifi ones and do some experiments.
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You can achieve that with SPB Wireless Monitor (http://www.spbsoftwarehouse.com/products/wirelessmonitor/).
They have a 14-day trial to try out the tool.
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SPB Wireless Monitor is useful, but I found there was often up to a 50MB difference (sometimes over, sometimes under) when compared to my Orange Bill. Visiting http://orangeworld.co.uk from your phone will give you an accurate (accurate in terms of what Orange will bill you for anyway and it's also sometimes a little out of date) measurement of network usage.
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Visiting http://orangeworld.co.uk from your phone will give you an accurate (accurate in terms of what Orange will bill you for anyway and it's also sometimes a little out of date) measurement of network usage.
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I only get info on SMS and call timers from there? Any ideas why that might be?
I turn my data connection off through the phone settings but it seems to keep turning itself back on? Has anyone experienced this and/or knows how to sort it out?
Cheers guys
Yes there are many threads about this, check you have no auto connections enabled, like weather, facebook, mail ect, but to be honest, if the data connection is idle, it uses no more power than if it were off, i let mine run all day and i only loose 10% battery, and thats checking email every 2 hours and weather updating every 3.
Leo really is an always on device.
There are reg tweeks and cabs, and progs to help, but i found them all pretty buggy and useless, just leave it on and dont worry.
Now if you can stop the damn wireless disconnecting on sleep im a happy man .
I'll take that advice my good man ;p
Nice one bruvver ;p
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Now if you can stop the damn wireless disconnecting on sleep im a happy man .
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You don't want that.. trust me. It brings a whole new meaning to 'battery hog'!
you can also configure another data connection with fake data to prevent it from connecting.
Werid that cus my nokia 5800 stays connected to wireless for 3 days on one charge?
It is strange, but data connection almost constantly on didn't affect my HD2's battery life too badly..in fact it made almost no difference.
maybe because battery life wasn't very good in the first place
Well it should not unless its being used, good advice is drop to GSM only if you dont neet a fast connection, i have my device on GSM always, and use Morits com manager to switch to 3G+ if i need the speed, i have done this with all my phones.
3G is a bit of a power monster, and rather pointless drain unless your using it.
I,m using Nodata program to disable data connections. The draw back is you have to enable them back if you want to use internet. The program is definetly good for roaming if you want to be on a safe side.
http://htcdriver.com/index.php?page=nodata
Hey thats a handy app thanks
nodata switched my data connection back on while abroad. I just hope not to get a horrific bill now!!!
Hi,
I'm starting this thread to collect informations about using the N1 on a HSDPA network. Over the next weeks I'll be posting stats and infos about my experience on a HSDPA network.
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Battery optimization
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HSDPA seems to be very hard on the battery, and to get the most of your N1 there will be some sacrifice.
What COULD help:
- Dial *#*#4636#*#* and set the phone to "WCDMA Only" in the phone informations.
- Try the app called "battery refresh" on the android store. It will discharge your phone. Then boot into recovery and wipe your battery stats.
- Install setCPU from the android store (1$) and force it to 245/576 while the phone is standby/sleep (thanks djmcnz)
- there's an app on the appstore called JuiceDefender that allow you to disable APN based on time or your location.
What WILL help
- disable sync (push). This have a MAJOR impact on HSDPA network
- and obliviously set brightness to auto or lowest acceptable value.
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Signal optimization
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So far I've tried two different radio rom, and the older 4.03.00.21_2 seem to offer better signal. So you could try using that one.
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Bandwith optimization
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- If you have a rooted N1, you could try in "spare parts" the hotweiss's Radio mod (in miscellaneous). In my case, there's not difference but still could be worth a try.
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N.B. : Fellow canadians, if you are on Bell or Telus with your N1, your are on a HSDPA network.
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aad4321 said:
i NEED push on my work email at peek times. the sense ui version allows u to turn off push at different times. I would like to see this for the nexus
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You could try JuiceDefender, I think that app does exactly that.
I seem to get alot of network connection errors from market, to internet, and some games that use internet.
I noticed my signal is usally full bars but switches alot between 3G and H (HSDPA)
Are my connections errors due to the switching of 3G and H much like some people have issues with EDGE and 3G switching back and forth in certain spots?
Also that *#*#4636#*#* didn't work. EDIT: nevermind, needs to be done on the stock dialer.
I set my network from WCDMA prefered to WCDMA only. See how that works. EDIT: Still switches from 3G to HSDPA...
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I set my network from WCDMA prefered to WCDMA only. See how that works. EDIT: Still switches from 3G to HSDPA...
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I believe this is normal behavior. The 'WCDMA only' option disables EDGE network connections so that you only use the 3G/HSDPA.
Cheers
I hope there is a bug on the N1 radios..Cause I can't last 20hrs with 1hr worth of calls..and small use of internet. Yet other people saying they easily go pass 30hrs with heavy use...liars..
I can still get though a full day, business and pleasure on a single charge using HSDPA, WiFi and making calls... lots of calls.
In an average (16h) day I will be connected via 3G for about 10 of those and WiFi for the remaining six. I make about 180 mins of calls a day, 20% of those using the speaker, I have a feed reader with 20 feeds that update constantly, I listen to music to and form work (20mins + 20mins), I might play a game or two and I often read xda and/or download during the day. Brightness at about 55% fixed.
I charge my phone overnight, every night (have been doing this since my original RAZR anyway).
I have never, ever run out of battery during a given day.
Setting the CPU to min in standby is not a good idea - it needs some headroom to actually complete background tasks and 245 is too low IMHO and will be counter-productive. I suggest 245/576.
If your usage is much above mine then I'm not sure how many marginal tips will be needed before it makes a meaningful difference...
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I seem to get alot of network connection errors from market, to internet, and some games that use internet.
I noticed my signal is usally full bars but switches alot between 3G and H (HSDPA)
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I got these errors on T-Mobile as well - since moving over to AT&T with the AT&T version they have completely disappeared.
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I got these errors on T-Mobile as well - since moving over to AT&T with the AT&T version they have completely disappeared.
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Well I'm not sure but on mine it switch from 3G to H only when I fetch data. Else it stays on 3G.
Nierdal said:
You could try JuiceDefender, I think that app does exactly that.
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Testing Juice Defender now. So far it's an incredible solution to battery drain, if it does what it claims. Will post findings this weekend.
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Testing Juice Defender now. So far it's an incredible solution to battery drain, if it does what it claims. Will post findings this weekend.
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Yep I'm getting the same results here. Juice Defender is the most effective thing I've tried so far. I'll collecting stats about it right now will post later.
after upgrading my nexus one to gingerbread i tried the native SIP Client but the quality is very bad, sound is chopped all the time, not clear at all
i tried with iptel and inphonex SIP providers
both with same result
any fix for this?
Fix? Nothing is broken.
Your problem sounds like a lack of bandwidth. How much bandwidth does the wifi connection you're connecting to have?
I have been using the sip client on my phone today with no issues other than a slight lag. Everything is crystal clear.
SIPdroid is working fine on the same telephone and same network
What codec is sipdroid using?
What codecs are supported by your sip providers?
These are the codecs supported by inphonex SIP Provider, i got these from their website
G.711
G.729
G.726
G.723
GSM
i dont know about sipdroid software
I got the same problem. SIPDroid working perfectly
Google SIP : when I talk, it's clear on the other side but what I hear is chopped, I don't know what's wrong
I'm on oxygen 2.0 with HTC desire
Hi, could anyone of you tell me how to config sipdroid? or where can I find an manual?
thanks,
I mean how to config it using google voice.
heartready said:
Hi, could anyone of you tell me how to config sipdroid? or where can I find an manual?
thanks,
I mean how to config it using google voice.
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This thread has lots of detailed instructions for getting a SIP solution to work with Google Voice on either SipDroid or cSIPSimple (even the native Gingerbread SIP stuff as well).
thanks codesplice. checking that thread now.
codesplice said:
This thread has lots of detailed instructions for getting a SIP solution to work with Google Voice on either SipDroid or cSIPSimple (even the native Gingerbread SIP stuff as well).
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by the way, I saw your signature. how is your battery life? can it last 1 day? thanks,
heartready said:
by the way, I saw your signature. how is your battery life? can it last 1 day? thanks,
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Hard to answer that, as I have Airplane Mode enabled for most of the day. I generally do about 30-minutes of wifi data stuff before work, then put on airplane mode for the 10-12 hours work day (usually with music playing for about 8 hours of that), and do another 2-3 hours of pretty heavy data usage after work (again, over wifi). After this, I usually have about 20-30% remaining.
I should be back in the States sometime next week and can PM you with my battery usage as experienced with cell data enabled again.
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Hard to answer that, as I have Airplane Mode enabled for most of the day. I generally do about 30-minutes of wifi data stuff before work, then put on airplane mode for the 10-12 hours work day (usually with music playing for about 8 hours of that), and do another 2-3 hours of pretty heavy data usage after work (again, over wifi). After this, I usually have about 20-30% remaining.
I should be back in the States sometime next week and can PM you with my battery usage as experienced with cell data enabled again.
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even though, to me, that's heavy usage. your battery's performance seems pretty good. r u using the stock battery?
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even though, to me, that's heavy usage. your battery's performance seems pretty good. r u using the stock battery?
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Stock battery, WM's undervolt kernel limited to 1075Mhz, SetCPU profiles (screen off = max @ 576MHz), CM tweaked autobrightness thresholds, and I set the display to the minimum brightness for most of the time that I'm connected to wifi (kinda dark in that tent).
hi,
i had a desire Z and used trafficstats to tell me exactly how much data each individual app was using, it was an awesome app
since going to dell streak neither traffic stats or network counter work,
network counter does give a hint, giving a message
"no data available, there is currently either no running apps using the network or your cell phone / tablet is lacking the necessary HW or SW (ROM) support"
can anyone help me to get this part of android working on my streak, i rooted the phone but it didnt make it work but then again my desire z wasnt rooted
help thanks
I thought the problem was that various pieces of software that I tried were no good, this makes more sense. I would LOVE to know which apps are energy hogs! I've gotten random surges in data usage and have no idea which app is the culprit :/
traffic stats is amazing, exact detail of how many mbs each and evry single app uses , including system stuff
i miss it , the streak is everything but this is disapointing to me tho
I use Traffic Monitor Widget by RadioOpt. Love it. Free. No ads. Built in Speed Test. Monthly reset. Accurate. Doesn't give per app stats though. I don't care too much.
thats great and my gran is double jointed