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Data Toggle widget ?

Any widget to toggle the mobile data on and off ?

If you search data toggle in the market there quite a few widgets that will do this for you. Dcswitch gets some decent reviews and has a free version. I used to use data toggle widget but occasionally had some odd results.
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amathophobia said:
If you search data toggle in the market there quite a few widgets that will do this for you. Dcswitch gets some decent reviews and has a free version. I used to use data toggle widget but occasionally had some odd results.
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The problem with others is that they don't work with CDMA.
EDIT: NM it didn't work

Switching from 3g to 2g...question for devs

Hey guys,
I work in an area where my 3g signal is really weak and cuts in and out. This really effects my battery quite a bit. However I have been using that # *#* number to get into the phone settings and change the setting to cdma only which seems to put my phone in 2g mode (is that true?)..and thn back to automatic to get 3g back. My question is is it possible for some of you to develop an app or a widget which could do this with a single click?
Thank you
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Couldnt you do that with power widget plus? I do something similar since I'll in a bad area as well except I use it to reset my data connection so to speak.
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Well I have extended controls installed all I can do with that is turn off data completely..from what I gather none of the power widgets support cdma devices when switching between 2 and 3 g
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You don't want to go 1x. The data rate is pitiful at 153 Kbps max.

I just use Bettercut and make a data manager shortcut and just turn off manually the internet saves more battery than 1x connection

mdhaliwal said:
Hey guys,
I work in an area where my 3g signal is really weak and cuts in and out. This really effects my battery quite a bit. However I have been using that # *#* number to get into the phone settings and change the setting to cdma only which seems to put my phone in 2g mode (is that true?)..and thn back to automatic to get 3g back. My question is is it possible for some of you to develop an app or a widget which could do this with a single click?
Thank you
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There is an app on the market, called Network which takes you to that menu with the push of a button. No need to enter in all those #*#*#*##* digits

Another way is to use AnyCut to set a shortcut to the field test menu where all of those settings are available.

Thanks
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What is the full name of the app? There are multiple apps named "network"
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If I turn my Data off can I still get texts?

Ubermicro13 said:
If I turn my Data off can I still get texts?
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yea, data is internet

Thank you for the very quick response

[Discussion] Queue Background Data

How many people are actually using this setting? I turned it on after updating to 290, but haven't actually benchmarked its effect. I have noticed that turning on the screen at times will cause a handful to notifications to show up all at once because new requests suddenly go through.
From Sony's website:
Another new and important power management feature is the Queue background data* functionality, which minimises the number of network connection attempts when the screen is off. By queuing and releasing all network requests at set intervals of 15 minutes, the time spent in the connected radio state is minimised and the battery life is increased. When Stamina Mode is enabled, the Queue background data will only queue the connections for white listed applications, since all other applications are already blocked from using network connections.
Queuing background data will save power both on LTE and 3G networks, while for WiFi connections this functionality is not used. It is enabled by default but can be turned off by the user under Settings > Data usage > menu > Queue background data.
As an app developer, it can be useful to know that online connections are not created exactly when applications request it. However, the queuing of background data is only applicable for new connections, as old connections that have already been established will still be able to send and receive data.
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There's an interesting bit that existing connections aren't affected by this setting, only new connection requests made while the screen is off. I'm not sure how typical it is for apps to hold onto connections or not, so I'm curious how effective this could be across the board.

I've had this on with Stamina mode on and exceptions for Whatsapp and Messenger. I don't see any noticeable problems or increase in battery life.
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I think this is interesting for people who don't use STAMINA mode.
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RHBH said:
I think this is interesting for people who don't use STAMINA mode.
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This is for people who use Stamina mode. Only white listed apps are queued.
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BreakShadow said:
This is for people who use Stamina mode. Only white listed apps are queued.
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I dont see anywhere that states only white listed apps in stamina mode are the ones that are queued to limit background data. I think it applies to all apps.

Avantiel said:
I dont see anywhere that states only white listed apps in stamina mode are the ones that are queued to limit background data. I think it applies to all apps.
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Sorry, to be precise... When Stamina mode is activated only whitelisted apps are queued.(when screen is off)
When Stamina mode is off, all app background data is queued.
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Android OS uses a lot of my Mobile Data

I have a limited Data Plan (1500MB) and android OS uses about 40MB a day and I dont know why and how to stop it. Please help me !
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Also used 42MB over Wifi if that matters. Please help me.
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First, try to disable every unessesary syncing in accounts and notifications in app settings especially Facebook app (uncheck show notif for this app)
Are you rooted?
If yes, install droidwall (firewall app), use the white list to enable the apps that you need to be connected only.
If no, try to uninstall every free apps that you are not using (free apps = ads = data usage in background) and/or disable the mobile data when you dont need it?
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nudawa said:
First, try to disable every unessesary syncing in accounts and notifications in app settings especially Facebook app (uncheck show notif for this app)
Are you rooted?
If yes, install droidwall (firewall app), use the white list to enable the apps that you need to be connected only.
If no, try to uninstall every free apps that you are not using (free apps = ads = data usage in background) and/or disable the mobile data when you dont need it?
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I have been using facebook for 2 years on my phones and it never cause a big background usage. Im not rooted. Thanks for the reply.

Please can somebody tell me how much Android OS usage is normal on mobile data ? I think I will do a factory reset but I am still not sure what's causing this...

Really odd. Mine has only used 13MB in several days. Are you using smart network switch?

In the data usage settings, when you tap an app, there will be an option to Restrict background data. Check that for unessesary apps.
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craigcrawford1988 said:
Really odd. Mine has only used 13MB in several days. Are you using smart network switch?
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Nope. 200MB are now gone. Just for 3-4 days of doing nothing.
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I would factory reset, it seems that fixes most problems for people.

craigcrawford1988 said:
I would factory reset, it seems that fixes most problems for people.
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I think I somehow fixed this. Android OS used 2-3MB of data today.

niksssss said:
I think I somehow fixed this. Android OS used 2-3MB of data today.
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Can you please clarify about how did you fixed it? Mine is getting overwhelmingly high about 3gb on wifi (which doesn't matter) but on mobile data plan it has consumed the whole 200mb package. Please advice!

Automatic Data for MMS

Hey everyone,
I used to have a couple of HTC phones back in the day (Droid Incredible, Thunderbolt, Rezound), all of which were capable of turning data on when I receive an MMS. I always leave my data and WiFi off when not in use. Both my S4 and Nexus 6 cannot do this. I was wondering, does the Moto X Pure turn on data when you receive an MMS? My friend has an HTC One M8 and his can turn it on automatically. I would assume the Moto X Pure does not do this. I currently paid for Tasker, and every method to do this through Tasker has not worked properly for me. Does anyone know a solution? It's very aggravating that my MMS do not download automatically, and I have to turn on my data and then download them just to receive my message. Thanks in advance!

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Why are you turning off your data? You say you turn off data and WiFi when not in use...when is that? A cell phone without one of these in use is basically an expensive slab of metal and plastic???

jaseman said:
Why are you turning off your data? You say you turn off data and WiFi when not in use...when is that? A cell phone without one of these in use is basically an expensive slab of metal and plastic???
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I don't need to be connected to the internet 24/7. It's a waste of battery. I don't use my phone all the time, and it's way easier to just turn on my data and catch up on my notifications. I'd rather that then deal with my battery draining more when I'm not even able to check my notifications anyway. So it's a complete waste for me.

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Current generation phones can get a day of battery while keeping data and WiFi on the whole time, thus making what your looking for unnecessary and to the best of my knowledge no phone has had this since ~2012. If for some reason you're unable to charge once a day I'd recommend a battery pack for such an occasion.
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so I was wondering the same thing. I'm coming from note4 which turned automatically. shouldnt have to explain why we want the data off. please can someone just answer the question?

Since everyone is slightly thick headed when it comes to not keeping on data I'll give you the real answer. With the update to lollipop google removed the ability of texting apps to do just this. Textra, handcent, and even the good ole aosp sms app could have this. For this option to work for any app that contains the setting you need to make that app a system app. Then it will work. Their is an app on the play store that moves to /system. It does require root
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BlackHoleSlam said:
Since everyone is slightly thick headed when it comes to not keeping on data I'll give you the real answer. With the update to lollipop google removed the ability of texting apps to do just this. Textra, handcent, and even the good ole aosp sms app could have this. For this option to work for any app that contains the setting you need to make that app a system app. Then it will work. Their is an app on the play store that moves to /system. It does require root
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It's so dumb that they removed app's access to toggle data. I'm trying to move Google Messenger to system in Titanium Backup. I'll let you know if everything works! Thanks for the tip!

chris23445 said:
It's so dumb that they removed app's access to toggle data. I'm trying to move Google Messenger to system in Titanium Backup. I'll let you know if everything works! Thanks for the tip!
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I believe their words made the system more secure. Agreed though pain in the @ss. Heads up though. When backing up in titanium whatever you back up won't be a part of it. So if full wiping you will have to reimplement the messaging app as a system app.
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BlackHoleSlam said:
Since everyone is slightly thick headed when it comes to not keeping on data I'll give you the real answer. With the update to lollipop google removed the ability of texting apps to do just this. Textra, handcent, and even the good ole aosp sms app could have this. For this option to work for any app that contains the setting you need to make that app a system app. Then it will work. Their is an app on the play store that moves to /system. It does require root
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Sorry to be a pain, but I've been extremely busy and couldn't get the Google Messenger to become a system app. I tried Titanium Backup, and manually moving the app's lib files and nothing works. What is the play store app you are talking about? The only one I could find just moves system apps to user apps. Thanks in advance for all of your help!!

I downloaded the Link2SD app which successfully moved Google Messenger to a system app. The setting to turn data on is checked but it still does not work. Anyone have any other ideas? If not that's okay I'm just curious if someone else has this working.

So, I've been using this app and it works very well. You have to be rooted though. And I am running MM.
"Auto enable data" allows you to have ur data off at all times,, and when an MMS comes through it will turn on your data, download the MMS and when done it will turn off data.
"WIFI fix" will turn off WIFI if connected to a WIFI, and turn it on once data turns on and then off after it's done downloading an MMS.
Name is AwSMS. Get it on the Playstore: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=project.awsms