Can anyone tell me how to disable the 3G? It's just strange, normally you can change that under setting - wireless & networks - mobile networks - network mode. However under network mode I only have these 2 options: WCDMA Only and GSM/WCDMAbut this time only WCDMA? I am just trying to save the battery, just like I did with my original DESIRE.
download qucik settings from marketplace, i have it on my home screen allows to toggle from
3g to 2g , also 3g to 2g but with MMS also allows gps/bt/wifi toggle amounst other things
and its free
Thanks for sharing. But what I am referring to is more to the gsm signal only. I have no problem disabling data internet. I know I can do it in the original desire but surprise can't do it in hd.
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So the if the phone connects over wifi it drops the data connection that might've been present on your phone network connection. Is it possible to configure your phone to maintain both wifi and 3G/HSDPA connections at the same time?
I require this because my operator provided (H3G UK network) Skype application only runs on 3G and I have to keep turning off wifi for it to work.
Funny, I find this feature great!! With my WM phones I never knew if it was using wifi or my data connection....even if you can do this how do you make one app use one connection over the other?
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Good q, i'd also like to know if it's possible...
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You can try droid wall, and configure it to block wifi for skype, it may solve your issue.
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Hmm, doesn't sound like that will work, because the phone has already dropped the phone network data connection as soon as I get back home onto my home wifi network (due to prioritisation?) I want the phone to maintain both so I can receive incoming Skype calls at home with fiddling with my phone. I understand why the phone does it and it is sensible for it to do so in most cases, but just not for my usage requirements!
Is it a software/hardware limitation that wifi and phone network data connections can't be open at the same time?
Install Nimbuzz. It supports Skype without that bulls**t restriction. It doesn't support group chats though.
Tundraswan said:
So the if the phone connects over wifi it drops the data connection that might've been present on your phone network connection. Is it possible to configure your phone to maintain both wifi and 3G/HSDPA connections at the same time?
I require this because my operator provided (H3G UK network) Skype application only runs on 3G and I have to keep turning off wifi for it to work.
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if WiFi is on, and 3G is on
the phone automatically uses WiFi first
AllGamer said:
if WiFi is on, and 3G is on
the phone automatically uses WiFi first
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I lose the "H" or "3G" notifier when the phone connects to wifi, that's why it looks like it's purposesly dropping the data connection once it picks up my wifi, I can't see a way to maintain both simultaneously.
I'm using "Skype for 3" provided by my network, it has special integration on the 3 network which allows me unlimited Skype usage (inbound and outbound) without it eating into my data plan. So with this benefit I don't really want to use an alternative app.
I want to keep Skype running all the time so I can receive calls on it, but once I get home, the wifi kills the "H"/"3G" connection, which means my Skype can't receive calls.
the icon isn't there but i think the data (H / 3G) is still running in the background, incase your Wifi fails.
wifi is the... PREFERRED network?
have you tried getting your friend to call you via skype while you're on wifi?
Might be a silly question but now I have my DHD I wondered where I can turn 3g off to only have 2g I can't find this is settings like in my HTC magic
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Settings > Wirless & Networks > Mobile Networks (settings) > Network mode (4th setting)
or get quick settings off the market place and toggle it on and off from the home page
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or get quick settings off the market place and toggle it on and off from the home page
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I will most likely do this BUT.
stetre76 i don't have 4 settings?
i have
WCDMA only
GSM only
GSM / WCMA auto
I am presuming i would set gsm only
what i meant was that "Network Mode" is the 4th setting/option in the Mobile Networks setting...
yes, you should swith to GSM only
LOL i dont have those choices with my network. I only have WCDMA only and GSM / WCDMA auto.
This really sucks !!
is there any app to force the streak to only try to connect to wifi and not 3g? at my work in areas wifi is spotty and when it automaticaly checks e-mails ect if the wifi is bad its using my limited data plan, i would rather it not
thanks
settings==>wireless & networks==>Mobile Networks and uncheck the Data Enabled box. Now no 3G. Reverse when you want 3G
I'm using an IDEOS X5 from 2degrees NZ. I'm in Dunedin, so I need to enable roaming data access (my phone co offers data services via another network in my home town).
I have identical ADSL routers (Dynalink RTA1025WE) at home and work.
If I visit my work, wifi enables as expected, and disables when I leave; mobile data works from there.
When I go home, wifi enables as expected, but after I leave the house I cannot access mobile data unless I manually enable Wireless & Networks => Mobile networks => Data enabled
Why would this be? Is there some AP-specific setting I can clear to stop this behaviour?
Are you still using the stock rom? have you disable the data usage reminder that pops up when the wifi disconnects?
Using any apps like juice defender?
I'm in Dunedin too =)
same problem here...
use z4root to get admin rights http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833953
then follow this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1045855
i think you'll (we'll) be fine after that.
i just did it, i dont have any updates yet.
Hi,
I want to give my phone (Nexus S) to my son and switch to a family plan with data but I dont want him to have access to the 3G, I just want him to use wi-fi to connect to the Internet. Is there a way to disable the data and keep the wi-fi and SMS active? Maybe changing the APN setting to a non-working one. I dont want to just unclick the data option because you know that he will find the setting and reactivate it
Thanks.
I use APNdroid and I surf only by wifi. I dont have data plan, too
You can always delete the APNs in Wireless and Networks => Mobile Networks => Access Point Names.
But if he's cunning enough he can easily add them back.
Then again, can't you just ask Rogers to disable data for his SIM-card?
Greetz
slam666 said:
Hi,
I want to give my phone (Nexus S) to my son and switch to a family plan with data but I dont want him to have access to the 3G, I just want him to use wi-fi to connect to the Internet. Is there a way to disable the data and keep the wi-fi and SMS active? Maybe changing the APN setting to a non-working one. I dont want to just unclick the data option because you know that he will find the setting and reactivate it
Thanks.
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Just go to Menu > Settings > Wireless & network settings > Mobile network settings > Access Point Names > "current apn", now change the following.
APN > put a hash "#" and a couple of other characters at the end
MMSC > put a hash "#" and a couple of other characters at the end
APN type > put a hash "#" and a couple of other characters at the end
The phone should no longer connect to the mobile network, eg: 3G, 2G etc.
I think SMS need data on.
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obsanity said:
I think SMS need data on.
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No, it doesn't.
Greetz
Be careful, at least in Germany, some carrier allow internet access regardless of faulty APNs
I'd just call the carrier and ask them to deactivate mobile internet for that sim card, this also avoids trouble if there are ever costs for mobile internet on your bill.
I checked with Rogers and they cant disable the data for the phone since its part of a family plan Would have been too easy.
I will do some check with APN to see if everything work except 3G when I put wrong data in setting.
Thanks all
I need to read.
benifactor said:
I disable mobile data everyday to save battery. SMS and calling still work and wifi still connects. After I'm out of range of my router just cell signal no data.
Go to settings -> wireless and networks -> mobile networks
Simply uncheck data enabled
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Reading owns you
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benifactor said:
I disable mobile data everyday to save battery. SMS and calling still work and wifi still connects. After I'm out of range of my router just cell signal no data.
Go to settings -> wireless and networks -> mobile networks
Simply uncheck data enabled
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Captain obvious
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