[Q] Lost my mobile data switch - AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin

I hope someone can help me.
On the screen with all the switch shortcuts (the one you pull down with a swipe) there used to be a switch to turn on or off Mobile Data.
It is no longer there and the only way to disable mobile data is deep within the settings.
Any ideas?
Thanks!

nunjabusiness said:
I hope someone can help me.
On the screen with all the switch shortcuts (the one you pull down with a swipe) there used to be a switch to turn on or off Mobile Data.
It is no longer there and the only way to disable mobile data is deep within the settings.
Any ideas?
Thanks!
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This is a well known and widely reported (in many threads) feature of the AT&T 4.3 (MK2) update as well as many other carrier 4.3 updates.

nunjabusiness said:
I hope someone can help me.
On the screen with all the switch shortcuts (the one you pull down with a swipe) there used to be a switch to turn on or off Mobile Data.
It is no longer there and the only way to disable mobile data is deep within the settings.
Any ideas?
Thanks!
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Either get this app or use Safestrap to install a ROM like Hyperdrive that has it included.

scott14719 said:
This is a well known and widely reported (in many threads) feature of the AT&T 4.3 (MK2) update as well as many other carrier 4.3 updates.
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Actually, I have been running 4.3 since it was OTA on the first day, and the switch JUST disappeared yesterday.
That's why it is such a puzzler.

DeadlySin9 said:
Either get this app or use Safestrap to install a ROM like Hyperdrive that has it included.
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Thanks, that app installed as a system app gives pretty much exactly the same functionality.
Good call!

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Optus Usage Widget

The actual app from Optus works a treat, but the widget just says "There was an error displaying your usage". Anyone else having trouble with it?
Same problem here. Nfi how to fix.
No luck here either.
If it actually worked, took up less space on the screen (maybe 4 icon spots or less instead of 8!!!), and usage was updated more regularly (delayed up to 24hrs tsch...) then it would be perfect.
But alas, it fails. Still, I keep the app on my homescreen.
Not sure what issues you guys are having, im running Version 1.0(1) and it works fine!
do you know by any chance the link to download this app?
cheetah2k said:
Not sure what issues you guys are having, im running Version 1.0(1) and it works fine!
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Have you tried the widget, not just the app? Cause it's the widget that doesnt work for us (should display the usage but errors).
Also I think theres only 1 version out atm.
yanuarsia said:
do you know by any chance the link to download this app?
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Luckily I dumped it before firmware (CSC) update, because that removed all the optus apps.
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=O7ZROHSW
http://www.2shared.com/file/EUMsvDwv/My_Account_10.html
oswade said:
Have you tried the widget, not just the app? Cause it's the widget that doesnt work for us (should display the usage but errors).
Also I think theres only 1 version out atm.
Luckily I dumped it before firmware (CSC) update, because that removed all the optus apps.
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=O7ZROHSW
http://www.2shared.com/file/EUMsvDwv/My_Account_10.html
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you're the man...
btw,which firmware did u dump?
EDIT: and the widget not working for me too
hihihehe said:
you're the man...
btw,which firmware did u dump?
EDIT: and the widget not working for me too
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No worries.
Sorry I wasn't quite clear in my wording...
I meant I dumped the optus app before I upgraded firmware.
I flashed to JFB, then JFF, then JG1. I can't notice many improvements... In fact my phone is a bit more laggy at JG1 (but I have more apps installed so I presume it's that).
I would flash to JG3 but... I don't wanna have to restore all my settings and data again... (done it about 5 times).
I wouldn't mind having a copy of original AUS firmware for safety reasons... or at least the CSC (contains all the carrier specific info).
It's doing the same thing for me. Curses.
ahh common problem I see. wonder how this stuff is logged...
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also, he he.. curses..
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We should complain to optus... maybe?
BTW optus owner singtel, has various widgets for their customers which look way better...
Hey guys, quick 2 Optus-related questions. Switched from 3 to them when I bought my Galaxy S yesterday.
1) How can you find out your account number? I've registered a username and password for using the My Account app, but it wants an Account Number that it states will be on my bill, the first of which I obviously won't be receiving for a while...
2) Is there a backup of the stock Optus firmware (JF3) including all the pre-loaded apps just in case any of us ever need to return the phone under warranty to load it back to its factory settings and firmware?
Cheers!
1) It's annoying you don't get it when you first sign up, but it's written on your first bill (pro-rata which is only a few days).
Apparently you can also call up optus and get it off customer service, however I didn't know this so I just waited.
2) No there isn't a proper flashable dump, unfortunately. If you do decide to flash your firmware (it's worth it if you can't wait for official updates.. which are very slow).
AXIS of Reality said:
Hey guys, quick 2 Optus-related questions. Switched from 3 to them when I bought my Galaxy S yesterday.
1) How can you find out your account number? I've registered a username and password for using the My Account app, but it wants an Account Number that it states will be on my bill, the first of which I obviously won't be receiving for a while...
2) Is there a backup of the stock Optus firmware (JF3) including all the pre-loaded apps just in case any of us ever need to return the phone under warranty to load it back to its factory settings and firmware?
Cheers!
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I noticed that Optus is chargning two mpnth's billing in the first bill. Same for you guys?
eaglesteve said:
I noticed that Optus is chargning two mpnth's billing in the first bill. Same for you guys?
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Yep, same here.
Well, I flashed a newer firmware but now I don't have mobile internet since the APN settings need to be set. =(
Where can I find the settings to use, or is there some way to get it to find them automatically?
AXIS of Reality said:
Well, I flashed a newer firmware but now I don't have mobile internet since the APN settings need to be set. =(
Where can I find the settings to use, or is there some way to get it to find them automatically?
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Aha, found them thanks to the awesomeness of Ausdroid!
http://ausdroid.net/apns/
^ use those to find the APNs for all aussie networks once you've flashed a new firmware. Make sure you have wifi turned off when you enter the info, and once the settings are in press menu -> save and within a few seconds the 3G icon in the notification bar appeared.

[Q] Is there an app to disable data for only when needed?

Hi guys,
I'm running a very stable Android build at the moment:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=957652
and everything seems to be working almost flawlessly. I think the last thing I'm really looking for is something like this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=478519
It was the first app I always installed when updating my Windows 6.5 roms and basically what it allowed you to do was set parameters for when your data (3G connection) would remain active i.e you could set it to turn off 3G when the screen turned off or set it to only turn on 3G when apps were syncing etc.... Is there anything similar on Android? All I seem to find are apps that allow you to turn 3G on or off manually. Is there anything that can automate the process like WMLonglife did?
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance
gargon01 said:
Hi guys,
I'm running a very stable Android build at the moment:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=957652
and everything seems to be working almost flawlessly. I think the last thing I'm really looking for is something like this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=478519
It was the first app I always installed when updating my Windows 6.5 roms and basically what it allowed you to do was set parameters for when your data (3G connection) would remain active i.e you could set it to turn off 3G when the screen turned off or set it to only turn on 3G when apps were syncing etc.... Is there anything similar on Android? All I seem to find are apps that allow you to turn 3G on or off manually. Is there anything that can automate the process like WMLonglife did?
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance
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APNdroid. Sense ROMs should have a toggle built in for you to turn on/off the data.
If your rom is based on CM7, you should use the power widget thats in there.
h.nocturna said:
APNdroid. Sense ROMs should have a toggle built in for you to turn on/off the data.
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Thanks,
No Sense for me though. I only use native Android roms. Sense was great for WinMo but I've always liked the Android only experience. Thanks for the tip though.
tedon said:
If your rom is based on CM7, you should use the power widget thats in there.
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Hi,
Thanks but, as I said in my OP, I was wondering if there is an app that will do it automatically when needed rather than you having to click data on/off every time you want to disconnect. I beleive UltimateJuice does something like this but I don't beleive it is compatible with Gingerbread yet. Any other ideas anyone?
Thanks
maybe timeout 3g? it disables 3g when screen is off. you can manually set time after 3g is disabled.
If you don't have Gingerbread, try DCSwitch app...
I think it's better than APNDroid.
emjakmaciej said:
maybe timeout 3g? it disables 3g when screen is off. you can manually set time after 3g is disabled.
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SoundSurfer said:
If you don't have Gingerbread, try DCSwitch app...
I think it's better than APNDroid.
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Thanks for the ideas guys, I'll check them out.
gargon01 said:
Thanks for the ideas guys, I'll check them out.
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Also check out JuiceDefender and Green Power.
h.nocturna said:
Also check out JuiceDefender and Green Power.
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Thanks, I use JuiceDefender already but it's not fully compatible with Gingerbread yet and can't control data (the paid for version). I'll check out Green Power though.
Nice one

One-handed operation (Use for all screens) not working

Hi,
My Use for all screens stopped working. Anyone experience this or know how to fix it? It's checked in the One-handed operation option.
Thanks.
aarick said:
Hi,
My Use for all screens stopped working. Anyone experience this or know how to fix it? It's checked in the One-handed operation option.
Thanks.
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I haven't been able to get mine to work period. I have disabled and enabled the feature multiple time and I just can't get it to work.....
Use it all the time. Might be an issue with a specific version of the phone or if you have modified it somehow.
krelvinaz said:
Use it all the time. Might be an issue with a specific version of the phone or if you have modified it somehow.
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I tried when my phone was completely stock. Prior to even changing out the launcher. Humph.... I may have to go talk to verizon.
nateilus said:
I tried when my phone was completely stock. Prior to even changing out the launcher. Humph.... I may have to go talk to verizon.
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I have the T-Mobile version and it worked in the beginning, but now I can't get it to work
A shame since I was just getting used to it and how to gesture it on and off.
This seems to be a Samsung issue rather than a carrier fault.
(mine is unlocked and in use on AT&T)
Would it be advisable to contact Samsung directly?
Go to Settings>Device>Accessibility, and check under "Services". Having apps turned on there can break the one-handed function.
I have NiLS for lockscreen notifications, but it seems to run fine even when the service permission is turned off.
;47334317 said:
Go to Settings>Device>Accessibility, and check under "Services". Having apps turned on there can break the one-handed function.
I have NiLS for lockscreen notifications, but it seems to run fine even when the service permission is turned off.
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Bingo! Thank You barnabydog!
The good news: It worked! I turned off the offending app and I'm back in business!
The bad news: The offending app was Pebble (smartwatch)
A feature that is more useful to me than the one handed mode . . .
So then is this the sad state of affairs? I have to choose between my Mini-screen mode and my smart watch?
How did you know about this barnabydog?
is there another thread that discusses this issue?
Yes, but I was too lazy to search for it.
barnabydog said:
Go to Settings>Device>Accessibility, and check under "Services". Having apps turned on there can break the one-handed function.
I have NiLS for lockscreen notifications, but it seems to run fine even when the service permission is turned off.
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Thx I've been struggling trying to figure out why it wasn't working..
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Mobile Data shortcut, updates.

Hi.
I don't know if I'm in the right place because I'm in canada and have the 900w8 (with Wind/Freedom) but anyway, just bought my Note 3 recently and I see no Mobile Data shortcut on the Notification panel and it seems this was a common problem after some update and I couldn't find any fixes for this. Also, the phone has Android version 5, which I know isn't the latest version but looks like there will be no updates for us.
So, any way I can get the Data shortcut, or maybe the android 6 version? My phone is stock everything.
Thanks.
Electroman365 said:
Hi.
I don't know if I'm in the right place because I'm in canada and have the 900w8 (with Wind/Freedom) but anyway, just bought my Note 3 recently and I see no Mobile Data shortcut on the Notification panel and it seems this was a common problem after some update and I couldn't find any fixes for this. Also, the phone has Android version 5, which I know isn't the latest version but looks like there will be no updates for us.
So, any way I can get the Data shortcut, or maybe the android 6 version? My phone is stock everything.
Thanks.
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Can you post a screenshot of the tiles you are getting on your phone?
ShaDisNX255 said:
Can you post a screenshot of the tiles you are getting on your phone?
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Thanks for the reply, Shadisnx.
Screen shots showing no Mobile Data shortcut exist.
Electroman365 said:
Thanks for the reply, Shadisnx.
Screen shots showing no Mobile Data shortcut exist.
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I am surprised that it does not show
I found a screenshot of Lollipop and it does show the mobile data shortcut.
Best I can tell you is to flash with Odin stock 5.0, but other than that, I do not know how you could fix it. Or just root it and try a custom ROM if that is something so important to you.
Thanks again for the reply and the suggestions, man. Yeah I don't know why this is happening with the Note 3s but like I said this was a common problem after some update. I've never rooted or flashed any phone and I don't know if I want to do this. So, looks like I have to live with this inconvenience. It also looks like I won't be able to swipe down to access shortcuts unless I unlock the screen. On my Moto E (Android 6) I'm able to do that without having to unlock the screen. That's another inconvenience.
Electroman365 said:
Thanks again for the reply and the suggestions, man. Yeah I don't know why this is happening with the Note 3s but like I said this was a common problem after some update. I've never rooted or flashed any phone and I don't know if I want to do this. So, looks like I have to live with this inconvenience. It also looks like I won't be able to swipe down to access shortcuts unless I unlock the screen. On my Moto E (Android 6) I'm able to do that without having to unlock the screen. That's another inconvenience.
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Is that the case? I am not on stock anymore, but I think I remember it was possible if I just had the lockscreen to "swipe".
But then again, it could be a difference between Android 5 and 6
Flashing is an intimidating task and requires a lot of research but not as much as you may think.
Anyway, I'm not going to grind on that suggestion. Best I can tell you now is, enjoy your Note 3 experience
ShaDisNX255 said:
Is that the case? I am not on stock anymore, but I think I remember it was possible if I just had the lockscreen to "swipe".
But then again, it could be a difference between Android 5 and 6
Flashing is an intimidating task and requires a lot of research but not as much as you may think.
Anyway, I'm not going to grind on that suggestion. Best I can tell you now is, enjoy your Note 3 experience
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Yeah I guess I'm stuck with what I have for now (no Data shortcut and no swiping with locked screen) but I don't know why I can't get an update (Android 6) for the Note 3.
Thanks anyways for the reply.

Mobile Data toggle on the J320A

Hello
Does someone know how to add the mobile data toggle on this device, without rooting it ?
Unfortunately, this:
https://www.xda-developers.com/how-...ttings-tile-toggle-on-samsung-galaxy-devices/
didn't help.
Thanks
Mikizio said:
Hello
Does someone know how to add the mobile data toggle on this device, without rooting it ?
Unfortunately, this:
https://www.xda-developers.com/how-...ttings-tile-toggle-on-samsung-galaxy-devices/
didn't help.
Thanks
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As far as I know, there is no way to do that. I tried to put a data one in the quick toggles, with no luck. I am using the same phone as you right now, except mine is rooted with Xposed. I believe that is the only way.
DJJosephJumper said:
As far as I know, there is no way to do that. I tried to put a data one in the quick toggles, with no luck. I am using the same phone as you right now, except mine is rooted with Xposed. I believe that is the only way.
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I found this method https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=67036804&postcount=2
and as far as I know, this is the most reasonable way, considering other ways.
Mikizio said:
I found this method https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=67036804&postcount=2
and as far as I know, this is the most reasonable way, considering other ways.
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ah, yes. There is that one, but only on the AT&T model, I think. Still, not in the notification shade without root.
Mikizio said:
Hello
Does someone know how to add the mobile data toggle on this device, without rooting it ?
Unfortunately, this:
https://www.xda-developers.com/how-...ttings-tile-toggle-on-samsung-galaxy-devices/
didn't help.
Thanks
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There is now a way! There was a very small ota security patch from att a few days, and I had it a few hours while I was figuring out some of the root issues I had. I didn't look through all the changes, but there was a new data toggle in drop down menu, and a new tab in settings for often used sections.
ivywen said:
There is now a way! There was a very small ota security patch from att a few days, and I had it a few hours while I was figuring out some of the root issues I had. I didn't look through all the changes, but there was a new data toggle in drop down menu, and a new tab in settings for often used sections.
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Are you talking about the version that ends with AQG1? This is very good news. Thanks for informing. @ivywen
Good Lock app from Samsung has the data toggle.

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