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Skype on Wifi?

Is there some way to "trick" skype into running over wifi instead of just 3g? It's annoying to have to turn off wifi and kill more battery when I have a perfectly good internet connection nearby. I remember there being tweaks like this available for the iphone and wondered if there's something similar available or in the works.
**Note: I wasn't sure whether to put this in the apps/themes section or development since it can fit in either, so I apologize in advance if there's any issue with this thread location

It should just work over wifi if you turn 3G off. Not sure what you mean about turning wifi off to use it on wifi?
Also, this would belong in general i don't know how this would relate to development at all...

kentoe said:
It should just work over wifi if you turn 3G off. Not sure what you mean about turning wifi off to use it on wifi?
Also, this would belong in general i don't know how this would relate to development at all...
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Haven't used the official Skype app lately, have ya.

kentoe said:
It should just work over wifi if you turn 3G off. Not sure what you mean about turning wifi off to use it on wifi?
Also, this would belong in general i don't know how this would relate to development at all...
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If you had an Incredible on Verizon you'd know that they restrict Skype usage to their data network, and that when opening it you must first disable wifi. And it can relate to development because there might need to be a workaround that needs to be "developed", which should be easier with root access I'd imagine.

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Eskimo_Joe said:
If you had an Incredible on Verizon you'd know that they restrict Skype usage to their data network, and that when opening it you must first disable wifi. And it can relate to development because there might need to be a workaround that needs to be "developed", which should be easier with root access I'd imagine.
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I do actually have an incredible on Verizon seeing as that's the only network for this phone...
I misunderstood your wording for switching on and off the mobile network and wifi network. Just booted up skype mobile and noticed the message you were talking about,
"Skype mobile does not currently work on WiFi and requires witching to a Verizon Wireless data network connection. This may affect other apps using a WiFi connection."
That's pretty lame. Haven't heard any workarounds for that so far.
adrynalyne said:
Haven't used the official Skype app lately, have ya.
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Lol no I haven't, I downloaded it and used it once but since it doesn't support video I saw no real use for it.
Edit: Found some more information on the situation at hand - http://www.dslreports.com/shownews/Verizon-Skype-Client-Apparently-Disables-Android-WiFi-107895

Thanks for the article. It sounds weird though about there being a glitch, kinda like the GPS issues on the pre plus with verizon. I don't get why the iphone can do would over both wifi and 3g but us android users are left in the dust. Hopefully this exclusivity expires soon and we get a fully functional client. So much for "Droid does" I guess
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I'm using it right now and it works really well.
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I'm using it right now and it works really well.
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Skype on wifi?

Further details on the upcoming OTA fix

Hi All,
I don't know if any of you have had the occasional issue with the home/back button doing phantom long presses but if you have a fix is on its way and will be included in the OTA due shortly to resolve the reboot issues. I posted the following question on the Google support forums and this is what the Google rep had to say:
Thanks Ry Guy,
Is the fix likely to be included in the upcoming OTA fix for reboots? or will it be after that?
Thanks!!
Ry Guy
Google Employee
1/31/11
Hi RobMac74,
The fix will be included in the upcoming OTA, so this shouldn't be a problem much longer
Cheers,
Ry Guy
linkage = http://www.google.com/support/forum...8b&fid=455215ff8747658b00049b2d01712f75&hl=en
so it looks like we have a fix coming for two important issues, from my perspective this is pretty impressive support from Google....what do you guys think?

Really nice support from Google. Pushing out OTA:s that quickly is impressive.
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The power of a Google Phone
Apparently they are fixing a security issue with the "SD card" space being accessible. Not sure on the details as I quickly read over it the other day. Google should be able to tell all though if you search for it.

I wish they would include a fix for the poor wifi reception
Gx

I just wish they included a change log with these things. It would be nice to know what to expect, or what to look for.

For the bad calibration of the white color she will be corrected OTA? (yellow tint)

I want this badly !!!
Griffinx said:
I wish they would include a fix for the poor wifi reception
Gx
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I co-sign everyone's requests on the new ota
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Google is always on it
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Griffinx said:
I wish they would include a fix for the poor wifi reception
Gx
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Second that

I wish they would release the stock recovery images
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Darrien13 said:
I wish they would release the stock recovery images
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Yeah, that would be great.

distortedloop said:
Yeah, that would be great.
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Maybe we should all contact Google and see what the problem is.
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Griffinx said:
I wish they would include a fix for the poor wifi reception
Gx
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Is the reception really poor for you or is it just that the signal strength indicator for WiFi appears to be lower? I, too, noticed this when I first got my Nexus S compared to my Nexus One, however the WiFi does work up to the same distance away from my router on both phones. Maybe they just need to tweak the way the signal indicator is displayed?

In my case, it often disconnect suddenly ... and immediately reconnect.
Very often ...
While I don't have that issue with my HTC Desire.
Nothing has changed in the network.
mbwelch said:
Is the reception really poor for you or is it just that the signal strength indicator for WiFi appears to be lower? I, too, noticed this when I first got my Nexus S compared to my Nexus One, however the WiFi does work up to the same distance away from my router on both phones. Maybe they just need to tweak the way the signal indicator is displayed?
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mbwelch said:
Is the reception really poor for you or is it just that the signal strength indicator for WiFi appears to be lower? I, too, noticed this when I first got my Nexus S compared to my Nexus One, however the WiFi does work up to the same distance away from my router on both phones. Maybe they just need to tweak the way the signal indicator is displayed?
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It works OK just with minimum signal but downstairs in my kitchen I have no signal at all whereas my ipad and palm have nearly full signal. If I move closer to the router to a position where minimum signal returns, it then drops in and out...very frustrating.
Gx
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gogol said:
In my case, it often disconnect suddenly ... and immediately reconnect.
Very often ...
While I don't have that issue with my HTC Desire.
Nothing has changed in the network.
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Same here frequent disconnects & reconnects aswell as weak signal (probably why it keeps disconnecting). I'm on my 4th NS & they were all the same. Wifes Galaxy S has no such problems, my son Moto Defy has no problems & an IPhone 4 I have also has zero problems.

Is there already a report about this problem on the Nexus S official support forum?

gogol said:
Is there already a report about this problem on the Nexus S official support forum?
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yes........

Darrien13 said:
I wish they would release the stock recovery images
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Get someone who rooted using Superboot to dump the stock one?

CM9 4g connectivity?

My 4g usually has an okay time staying connected, where I am setting. I am using cm9 a3, and when it does connect it never lasts long. Doesn't matter if the phone is setting still, but the connection drops all the time... Anyone else?

saramon said:
My 4g usually has an okay time staying connected, where I am setting. I am using cm9 a3, and when it does connect it never lasts long. Doesn't matter if the phone is setting still, but the connection drops all the time... Anyone else?
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I was having that issue with the mobile hotspot. It seems that the problem sorted itself out when I rebooted the phone.

Hmm, haven't used my hotspot in ages, and have rebooted a few times today...

Somewhere in the forums i read someone's suggestion that perhaps the number of bars showing could be better calibrated with the signal. That popped out at me because on CM9 I've never had many, if any bars on either 4 or 3g...been on EL30 modem for awhile and get great bars on CleanGB, as well as CM7. That being said, it did SEEM to me as well that connectivity overall on CM9 is more in and out too, especially with 4g. Don't really have any answer here, but I hear ya.
Cartmanz said:
I was having that issue with the mobile hotspot. It seems that the problem sorted itself out when I rebooted the phone.
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Are you able to use the mobile hotspot on 4g in CM9?! Soon as I turn on the native hotspotc 4g cuts out, same as with CM7. Third party tether app worked for me in CM7 to use 4g, but not in CM9. Really a bummer because thats one of the main reasons I'm not running CM9 daily now. Tethering at 3g is just too slow for me.

mookdawg7 said:
Somewhere in the forums i read someone's suggestion that perhaps the number of bars showing could be better calibrated with the signal. That popped out at me because on CM9 I've never had many, if any bars on either 4 or 3g...been on EL30 modem for awhile and get great bars on CleanGB, as well as CM7. That being said, it did SEEM to me as well that connectivity overall on CM9 is more in and out too, especially with 4g. Don't really have any answer here, but I hear ya.
Are you able to use the mobile hotspot on 4g in CM9?! Soon as I turn on the native hotspotc 4g cuts out, same as with CM7. Third party tether app worked for me in CM7 to use 4g, but not in CM9. Really a bummer because thats one of the main reasons I'm not running CM9 daily now. Tethering at 3g is just too slow for me.
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Yes I can use the mobile hotspot on 4g. In fact I think it works better on 4g for some reason

4g hotspot works fine on cm9a3 but USB tether still does not...unfortunate since USB tether is much faster
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tommi_han said:
4g hotspot works fine on cm9a3 but USB tether still does not...unfortunate since USB tether is much faster
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I agree. I attempted to use the usb tether with no luck

Well I know I am not in the best signal area, but I can usually get a connection and hold it for awhile. It seems to go to idle and shortly disconnect afterwords.

pretty sure people were saying that it will SHOW that you are broadcasting 4G wifi tether but you aren't actually and that it is 3G speeds.
Chad

I have issues with the bars as well. I believe its a known bug where the bars don't truly reflect your signal. I also usually have 1 to no bars but good data connection.
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nimitz87 said:
pretty sure people were saying that it will SHOW that you are broadcasting 4G wifi tether but you aren't actually and that it is 3G speeds.
Chad
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Could be...but after trying it out on alpha3, I'm pretty sure I was connected on 4g. Unscientific, but I was able to watch netflix brilliantly on my Google tv. That cannot happen with the 3g speeds I get, but I suppose I should go back and test some things with speed test to get some real results...
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nimitz87 said:
pretty sure people were saying that it will SHOW that you are broadcasting 4G wifi tether but you aren't actually and that it is 3G speeds.
Chad
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It works on 4g.
At my desk at work I get a decent 4g signal, but next to no 3g signal (3g is effectively unusable) i was able to tether to the 4g and get decent speeds from it.
CM9A3

Seems to be even getting worse, I am lucky if 4g will connect at all...
Actually, it won't connect at all, not even outside... wonder what is wrong...

I'm using the A3 as well & I guess I'm the lucky one because I'm not having all that many connectivity issues with it (yet).
The alpha tag says it all when it comes to anything not working quite right do your part and report it in the bug tracker.
The Epic CM9 guys are on the ball with there **** if they can reproduce it (assuming they don't already know about it) they should be able to fix it.
-Ice

thaiceman said:
I'm using the A3 as well & I guess I'm the lucky one because I'm not having all that many connectivity issues with it (yet).
The alpha tag says it all when it comes to anything not working quite right do your part and report it in the bug tracker.
The Epic CM9 guys are on the ball with there **** if they can reproduce it (assuming they don't already know about it) they should be able to fix it.
-Ice
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After a fresh reinstall, and restore from titanium and setup, it seems to at least be connecting again. Won't know til Monday if it works at work.

nexus 4 data dropping ramdomly

i'm currently running carbon rom with jb 4.2.2 and i found that my device's signal keep dropping ramdomly, any fix for this??
sometime totally cannot connect to internet even cant receive msg from whatapps, if everyone meet the same issue?

vincentt84 said:
i'm currently running carbon rom with jb 4.2.2 and i found that my device's signal keep dropping ramdomly, any fix for this??
sometime totally cannot connect to internet even cant receive msg from whatapps, if everyone meet the same issue?
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Yes i (and many others) have been facing signal drops (and mobile data obviously) since day one. I'm hoping a new baseband in 4.3 might solve this issue.
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rayiskon said:
Yes i (and many others) have been facing signal drops (and mobile data obviously) since day one. I'm hoping a new baseband in 4.3 might solve this issue.
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i though this is hardware issue, look like this is 4.2.2 bug?

vincentt84 said:
i though this is hardware issue, look like this is 4.2.2 bug?
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it could be a weak modem, but i'm keeping my hopes that it is software related

I noticed this only happens with certain roms even when I had my HTC One, it's one of the reasons I stay with CM more often than not is I never get drops with it

It happens in certain areas more than others, in some cities I get an incredible signal and can download to my satisfaction, in others I can't get more than 5mb downloaded before it slows and drops and I have to restart the download. Download managers with resume capability are a help.

Can't get LTE working on CM12.1

Hi, so today I have installed CM12.1 unofficial on my S5. I loved the rom, everything was perfect but I couldn't get LTE working. My Note 4 (N910c) gets 2 bars of indication in the same room, speed is 20mbs+. When I launch mobile data on S5, it takes long to estabilish connection, then only gets H+, and after several seconds it drops to 3G What can I do? CM is blazing fast compared to stock ROMs, but I can't imagine myself using 3G to YT/web etc... Help please! I have the newest modem/bl (BOC7).

I'm sure you've already checked your APN settings to be what your carrier advises. If not that is something to start with.
If you're on att,
Also look into your build.prop to add in/modify the following accordingly:
ro.product.model=SAMSUNG-SM-G900A
ro.product.name=klteuc
ro.product.device=klteatt

Commodore 64 said:
I'm sure you've already checked your APN settings to be what your carrier advises. If not that is something to start with.
If you're on att,
Also look into your build.prop to add in/modify the following accordingly:
ro.product.model=SAMSUNG-SM-G900A
ro.product.name=klteuc
ro.product.device=klteatt
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I am not ATT, i'm from Poland so Soo.. weird situation today. I've been in city centre where LTE signal is pretty good. For like 3-4h it was constantly switching between 3G/H/H+, and suddenly it caught LTE. Now I am at home and it still connects to LTE, 2 bars just like in Note 4. I am pretty confused now. It seems that modem/kernel/APN are all right, maybe a kind of system trigger that "stabilizes" the signal? 3G/H+ has 5 bars here, LTE only 2. I have already put a tick to "LTE (preffered) in network options. How about this?
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Rebooted the phone, again, no LTE

Wow that is cool! I remember my CM12 used to constantly wobble between H/H+ and once I finally gave up messing with it and screen turned off for 15-20 minutes, I'd turn the screen back on and find myself on a 4G LTE signal (feeling great). Once I made a call it drops to 3G, which is normal, but after I'd hang up it wouldn't necessarily switch back to 4G any time soon.
So I gave edgarf28's XtreStoLite a shot and haven't looked back since! It is touchwiz based, but it is light, debloated, lighting fast, and it just works. I'm on XtreStoLite 2.1, and I have no complains at all.

I have the same problem on a SM-G900T running on AT&T. After every reboot can only get H/H+ leave it alone and will grab LTE 10 to 40 mins after the screen is off. Leave the screen on and won't grab LTE. And of course make a phone call you lose LTE connection. And how long it takes to get back is very random. I can't find a solution to this and got a G900T so I can run AOSP. I was tired of touchwiz and trying to get themed apps and dialers. now I am screwed I wish I could find a solution to this.

No 3g but have lte
I know this is probably in the wrong spot so I'm sorry.
I just clean flashed my sm-g900r4 to cm12.1 cyan ROM 20150428
I have working lte data but no 3g, so when I move out of lte area the signal icon just shows an exclamation point, any help would be greatly appreciated.

The way I fixed mine was by removing all apn entries I didn't need. This caused the search for LTE to speed up no issues since
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jskala said:
The way I fixed mine was by removing all apn entries I didn't need. This caused the search for LTE to speed up no issues since
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I removed all but the first APN and still no 3g, just signal indicator with exclamation mark.
Thank you for your time and reply

Radiat1on said:
I removed all but the first APN and still no 3g, just signal indicator with exclamation mark.
Thank you for your time and reply
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Why not upgrade to the latest CM12.1? I am on the October one and all the network issues are resolved.

Commodore 64 said:
Why not upgrade to the latest CM12.1? I am on the October one and all the network issues are resolved.
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Could you provide a link, Google only turns up the page where I got the April ROM. I need klteusc.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...ent/rom-cyanogenmod-12-1-android-5-1-t3066252
The link purified l provided in this post says the latest build for klteusc is April?

https://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=klteusc

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https://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=klteusc
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I found that site, all the builds I see are ELEVEN not 12.1. Any ideas?

Radiat1on said:
I found that site, all the builds I see are ELEVEN not 12.1. Any ideas?
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I really don't know why the development stopped for klteusc, but if I were to guess, I'd guess it is probably covered under another variant.
For example, since klteusc is a cdma phone I won't be surprised to see US cellular CM getting absorbed into kltespr development. But this is just a hypothetical scenario because I couldn't find any proof. But it is worth looking into if anyone is talking about it online.