so i'm on the unlimited text + 1000 minutes plan. i have to pay per use for mobile data, it's like 2 bucks per MB. i don't use data though. however, when i got the nexus, i didn't realize that mobile data was enabled by default and i didn't know that i could be even charged since i don't have have a data plan. but anyway, i checked my account and seen that it used 2 mb of data, which is weird since it should have been using my internet anyway since i had wifi connected. so i turned off mobile data ever since i found out it was on by default.
so am i good? is this it? are there any other settings i should know about to make sure it's not using mobile data and wasting me money?
Yeah you should be good as long as data is unchecked.
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Hi there,
I just got a nexus 7 and love it, however I need some help/advice.
As of course the n7 is WiFi only, I been using a tether with my android phone. Today however it decided to download the OTA update which was quite large and hit my monthly data usage.
Is there a way to automatically make my nexus 7 realise it's on a tethered connection and not decide to suck down huge amounts of data? Say for instance recognizing the ssid and turning off updates etc?
Thanks
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I think you can use a software to limit data usage on your phone
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Android actually has that function. I don't know exactly what it limits and what it doesn't.
But go to settings - data usage - options - mobile hotspot
There you can mark any of your remembered networks as a tethered data connection, which should keep it from getting heavy background traffic at least.
Got a text message that I have been blocked from using wifi tether. On a fully unlimited plan with t-mobile. I realize that normally you have to pay for wifi tether, but I am on CM10.1 so I didn't think they would be able to tell? I had Verizon in the past with wifi tether on my Galaxy Nexus and used it a lot without a problem. Is t-mobile more strict or what?
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Got a text message that I have been blocked from using wifi tether. On a fully unlimited plan with t-mobile. I realize that normally you have to pay for wifi tether, but I am on CM10.1 so I didn't think they would be able to tell? I had Verizon in the past with wifi tether on my Galaxy Nexus and used it a lot without a problem. Is t-mobile more strict or what?
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I've tethered plenty of times on Tmobile with no issues, don't even bother to change the useragent on my browser when I do. Sounds like you've been doing it either very frequently or using excessive bandwidth and they caught on to you. Knowing it's a service they charge extra for you coulda been more careful .
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I've tethered plenty of times on Tmobile with no issues, don't even bother to change the useragent on my browser when I do. Sounds like you've been doing it either very frequently or using excessive bandwidth and they caught on to you. Knowing it's a service they charge extra for you coulda been more careful .
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That's kinda crazy! I just checked my bill and I used 5 gigs last month and 1.6 so far this billing cycle. Doesnt seem to extreme to me!
How much of that usage was tethering?
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Got a text message that I have been blocked from using wifi tether. On a fully unlimited plan with t-mobile. I realize that normally you have to pay for wifi tether, but I am on CM10.1 so I didn't think they would be able to tell? I had Verizon in the past with wifi tether on my Galaxy Nexus and used it a lot without a problem. Is t-mobile more strict or what?
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Oh yeah they can tell. I got a push text (not a normal one) on my cm10.1 yelling at me about tethering, only after 30 seconds of viewing a webpage. I was able to use my hidemyass vpn and not a peep.
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How much of that usage was tethering?
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According to Data Usage in Settings (I assume it is all reported under Tethering and portable hot spot? Or does it also report as browser?):
This month: 140MB
Last month: 334MB
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According to Data Usage in Settings (I assume it is all reported under Tethering and portable hot spot? Or does it also report as browser?):
This month: 140MB
Last month: 334MB
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I'm wondering with the 500mb of tethering included with unlimited if they are going to be doing good less random checks. Have you thought about switching to or making sure your on the new plan?
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I'm wondering with the 500mb of tethering included with unlimited if they are going to be doing good less random checks. Have you thought about switching to or making sure your on the new plan?
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I just signed a 2 year contract so I dont think I can change plans I signed to get the free nexus 4 promo
jtseidner said:
I just signed a 2 year contract so I dont think I can change plans I signed to get the free nexus 4 promo
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Use a vpn tmobile packet sniffs your browsers user agent so say chrome for Windows pops up on their tower that's how they find out
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Change your browser's "User Agent" (addon/plugin) to android or some other mobile device. That way, Tmo will think you're using data on your mobile and you won't get flagged for hotspot tethering.
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Change your browser's "User Agent" (addon/plugin) to android or some other mobile device. That way, Tmo will think you're using data on your mobile and you won't get flagged for hotspot tethering.
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Thanks guys, I've installed an add on to Chrome on my desktop and changed by user agent to Chrome/Nexus 4. Tested it out on a wired connection and most web sites seem to be going to the mobile version, so I think it is working.
However, it looks like as I was experimenting trying to get around the block, they have completely disabled tether all together. Got another text that said wifi tether was been blocked. I can connect, but before I was at least getting a t-moble splash page. Now I get no internet connection at all. Hopefully they re-enable in a few days or by next billing cycle.
Are you using an app to tether or built in method
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Are you using an app to tether or built in method
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I tried both WiFi tether apk and built in
Does anyone know if Koush's tether app gets around this?
And what about using a VPN, is that a solid solution?
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Does anyone know if Koush's tether app gets around this?
And what about using a VPN, is that a solid solution?
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It should be or it could be my luck, my idea is. If tmobile can't see your packets then they can't tell what you're doing
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So just today I made the switch to at&t from sprint. Very happy so far, minus what I had to put down (let's not go there)
But I got the 1gb plan and was wondering what everyone else has. cause I'm on the edge of deciding wheth 1gb was enough. I guess it depends on usage of course. But while I was on sprint I usually barely go over 1.2 gb.
I guess I just have to be extra careful. Do you guys have any thoughts or tips?
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So just today I made the switch to at&t from sprint. Very happy so far, minus what I had to put down (let's not go there)
But I got the 1gb plan and was wondering what everyone else has. cause I'm on the edge of deciding wheth 1gb was enough. I guess it depends on usage of course. But while I was on sprint I usually barely go over 1.2 gb.
I guess I just have to be extra careful. Do you guys have any thoughts or tips?
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2gb just to be safe...
I am grandfathered into the unlimited plan...
It depends on your usage. My MIL had the 200MB plan and never had a problem.
My advice: Don't stream... anything. Use wifi as much as possible. Set your data usage alert so you know your usage before you go over.
I would say it depends on your previous phone. I just switched to AT&T to get my S4 as well (and regrettably but knowingly lost my unlimited plan) With my last device a Verizon HTC Incredible 2 (a 3g device on an unusualy slow Verizon connection), I would average 1.5GB a month 3-4. If I had to be away from WiFi.
I noticed with the GS4 being much faster and the faster LTE speeds, I can browse and pull data faster. If it weren't for my WiFi connections I'd be over 4GB already and I've had my S4 for 2 weeks now. I am sharing 4GB between 2 lines.
So I would definitly think about your previous phone and wireless speed in comparison to your S4.
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Alright thanks guys.
I also kicked up juice defender for when my phone is off. Hopefully if it getd to close I'll be able to bump it up to the 3gb plan
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5gb here
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I wouldn't use JD might use background data no? I stopped using JD or task killers long ago they make things worse. Like said above use WiFi as much as possible and set your mobile data reminder under data usage to like 800mb it will then warn you. Also pretty sure you can set a. Actual data limit in there too...
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I have 2GB and never really even come close to 1GB. Only time I've gone over 1GB is if I watch netflix on data. Otherwise I do web browsing and listen to pandora a lot.
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I have 2GB and never really even come close to 1GB. Only time I've gone over 1GB is if I watch netflix on data. Otherwise I do web browsing and listen to pandora a lot.
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I thought they offered only a 1gb and 3gb. Not a 2gb?
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I wouldn't use JD might use background data no? I stopped using JD or task killers long ago they make things worse. Like said above use WiFi as much as possible and set your mobile data reminder under data usage to like 800mb it will then warn you. Also pretty sure you can set a. Actual data limit in there too...
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Well esentislly it turns off any mobile or wireless connection when the screens off.
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I know I own the app but stopped using it because it is worse for battery and data consumption vs being diligent and manually changing things. Or using NFC tags to turn things on/off
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I have unlimited and usually use ~2 - 2.5 GB a month (I stream Plex and Music often). Some months have gotten over ~5GB... but as suggested use Wifi if your concern about data and do not stream.
Is there any way to remove the data usage warning? It's annoying and I can't set it above 100 gb
The joy of all you can eat.
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MOre than 100Gb a month? damn! - No wonder Three throttled you lol --- just don't set a data limit and it should default back to nothing afaik
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MOre than 100Gb a month? damn! - No wonder Three throttled you lol --- just don't set a data limit and it should default back to nothing afaik
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LOL ^^^
Its supposed to be All You Can Eat. It is also 4 times faster than my wifi (Normally)
I think the slow speeds are for 1 of 2 reasons
1) CFW - Maybe wrong settings?
2) I started downloading quite a bit from home yesterday, so I would have been high use on this mast. I normally travel around (Lorry Driver) with Google Play Music on instead of FM. All streamed at HQ
Never had a problem, must have been me mullering it last night that caused it - if thats the case.
Anyways, no option to turn it off, or raise the warning limit, cant "Disable Notifications" either
I know you could turn warnings off on my old S3, must have changed on 4.3 or 4.4
Three's P+G settings vs Pay Monthly have issues - way to test if you have the right APN settings and I'm deadly serious - head over to a porn website, if it lets you browse and loads fine then you have Pay Monthly settings. If it blocks you then you have Pay and go settings and it'll need changed
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Three's P+G settings vs Pay Monthly have issues - way to test if you have the right APN settings and I'm deadly serious - head over to a porn website, if it lets you browse and loads fine then you have Pay Monthly settings. If it blocks you then you have Pay and go settings and it'll need changed
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Oh yeah... that porn site works... lol.
Thank god for incognito mode
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Does anyone have any suggestions on how to monitor or limit the amount of data used specifically with tethering? Sprints new plan includes unlimited everything EXCEPT tethering which is limited to 3gb with a 15 dollar over for each gig or partial gig used.
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