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On other forums, people have suggested setting up a smart action to automatically turn off mobile data when connected to a wifi connection. However, my Razr M does not appear to give me that option.
I am able to set an action to turn on wifi, and to turn off mobile data when I am at home (using my home location as the trigger and turning wifi on, and turning mobile data off as an action).
However, when I try to set wifi network as a trigger, the "set mobile data" action is greyed out, and I am unable to select it. This is on version 4.2.2.3.0.
Am I missing something here, or is what I am trying to do not possible?
Is there a reason you need to? Android *should* shut data off for any apps that don't specifically request mobile data (VZW's suite comes to mind...)
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sloosecannon said:
Is there a reason you need to? Android *should* shut data off for any apps that don't specifically request mobile data (VZW's suite comes to mind...)
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Two reasons: 1) I am on a shared data plan via work, so I want to be mindful of my data use, and 2) it it my understanding that connecting to wifi uses less battery than being constantly connected to 4g.
JOLiu said:
Two reasons: 1) I am on a shared data plan via work, so I want to be mindful of my data use, and 2) it it my understanding that connecting to wifi uses less battery than being constantly connected to 4g.
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When Wifi is available and your phone is connected, automatically 4g is off and wifi is used... I don't see the point of using smart actions for this.
safsaf_asm said:
When Wifi is available and your phone is connected, automatically 4g is off and wifi is used... I don't see the point of using smart actions for this.
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Thanks, I did not realize this.
The reason I ask is because I saw a number of sites that discussed turning mobile data off when connected to wifi. See here and here
I had this N4 for few days and now unlocked rooted with slim bean rom.
I have some problems: my phone cannot download app from market, first it can download app from wifi, and now it cannot download any apps from either data or wifi connection.
Any idea what problem cause it?
Thanks
Edit: Can download apps through wifi but not through data connection.
is your data connecting to other web pages?
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is your data connecting to other web pages?
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I'm sorry what do you mean by that?
Edit: And another problem: I can't access google from my data connection, my data reception is quite poor, what do you think the problem is?
Edit 1: Solved it, turn out the problem is the proxy value in my APN setting. I removed it and then I can download market apps again from data connection. Still, my data reception is still poor. Maybe I shoud get new sim card.
simorangkir_dcs said:
I'm sorry what do you mean by that?
Edit: And another problem: I can't access google from my data connection, my data reception is quite poor, what do you think the problem is?
Edit 1: Solved it, turn out the problem is the proxy value in my APN setting. I removed it and then I can download market apps again from data connection. Still, my data reception is still poor. Maybe I shoud get new sim card.
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use some network tweaks or build prop tweaks ...like the option in pimp my rom app ..
I'm looking for app, which can turn off data, when connection to know wifi spot is made and from the other side, when there is no known wifi spots, turn data /3g back on.
I know, that if both wifi and data is on, phone use wifi, if there is known spot, but don't phisicaly turn off data connection automaticly.
I tried SmartConnectivity, Smart Wifi toggler, but it's not working, as I want.
Try "Tasker"
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Try "Tasker"
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Jap, tried. But I don't know, how to make task for that kind of function...:/
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.cprados.wificellmanager
good app. doesn't use location services but instead remembers cell towers (like y5 which doesnt work anymore with 4.2+) so good on battery.
akulp said:
I'm looking for app, which can turn off data, when connection to know wifi spot is made and from the other side, when there is no known wifi spots, turn data /3g back on.
I know, that if both wifi and data is on, phone use wifi, if there is known spot, but don't phisicaly turn off data connection automaticly.
I tried SmartConnectivity, Smart Wifi toggler, but it's not working, as I want.
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Qualcomm's battery guru does this there's a learning period but after that it should perform in the manner you're describing
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maybe in a few years that app will get somewhere. as it is, google location based wifi switchers aren't a good idea, unless you're using location services 24/7 anyway (latitude, gnow, etc).
I use wi-fi matic + macrodroid. When I come home, wi-fi matic detects the cell tower I'm connected to and switched on wifi. Once connected, macrodroid switches airplane mode on, and sipdroid connects to my sip provider. Once I leave and lose the wifi connection, macrodroid disables airplane mode. Then wi-fi matic sees that I left my area and switches off wifi. Totally automated
agreed... I don't use it myself(I'm a self-switcher) but I did install when it first came out and found it behaves like the op desires
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Mobile data is automatically switched off when WiFi is connected.
No need to disable it manually.
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El Daddy said:
Mobile data is automatically switched off when WiFi is connected.
No need to disable it manually.
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That's not true. If U look in Settings-Data usage Mobile data is still ON. Of coures it's not used, because wifi have prioritiy, but data is ON anyway.
For 2 days I was switch off it data/wifi manually and battery life is better.
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maybe in a few years that app will get somewhere. as it is, google location based wifi switchers aren't a good idea, unless you're using location services 24/7 anyway (latitude, gnow, etc).
I use wi-fi matic + macrodroid. When I come home, wi-fi matic detects the cell tower I'm connected to and switched on wifi. Once connected, macrodroid switches airplane mode on, and sipdroid connects to my sip provider. Once I leave and lose the wifi connection, macrodroid disables airplane mode. Then wi-fi matic sees that I left my area and switches off wifi. Totally automated
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Great. I think Wi-Fi matic + Auto WiFi/3G switch app should do what I'm looking for.
Thank you!
akulp said:
That's not true. If U look in Settings-Data usage Mobile data is still ON. Of coures it's not used, because wifi have prioritiy, but data is ON anyway.
For 2 days I was switch off it data/wifi manually and battery life is better.
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No its not on.
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akulp said:
I'm looking for app, which can turn off data, when connection to know wifi spot is made and from the other side, when there is no known wifi spots, turn data /3g back on.
I know, that if both wifi and data is on, phone use wifi, if there is known spot, but don't phisicaly turn off data connection automaticly.
I tried SmartConnectivity, Smart Wifi toggler, but it's not working, as I want.
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Okay here is .prf i just created put it in your tasker folder(auto-import).
It works perfect.
Open tasker and import it.
On any WiFi you connect(you can change that by pressing green arrow and add your know WiFis if you would like) it disables Mobile Data(You cant receive MMS if Mobile data is off) on WiFi you connect and when you lose your connection whit WiFi it disables WiFi and kicks in Mobile Data On so you dont need to worry to disable WiFi it does automatically.
ENJOY!
If it works thank me.
http://goo.gl/AS76Q
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No its not on.
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Yes, but service is ON, look in Settings-Data Usage: Mobile data=ON And that service is using battery...I'm not the first one, who found that "problem".
But it's not used, that's true.
Anyway, I found a solution with Wi-FI matic and Wifi/3g switch, not it's working like I want.
So thanks for help.
akulp said:
Great. I think Wi-Fi matic + Auto WiFi/3G switch app should do what I'm looking for.
Thank you!
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Llama (just search the Play store for it, I can't post the link...) seems to be a good single app location aware solution. The first play store review pretty much says it all "More flexible than Atooma, but not brain-melting like Tasker. Just makes using your phone easier, and more helpful."
I've been struggling with Tasker for several days trying to get it to do the same thing (toggle wifi and mobile data settings automatically based on my location). I had Llama set up and working beautifully in maybe an hour and a half, which included the time to read the devs instructions and FAQ (click "View Developer's Website from the Play store).
It uses cell towers to determine your location, so there is no battery hit, or you can optionally enable wifi polling or GPS for more accurate locating. It can also perform actions based on when your wifi changes state (connects or disconnects) regardless of your location. And since it's "Tasker-like" it can perform a lot more than just handling your data connections: adjust volumes or screen brightness, launch/kill apps, even shut off or reboot the phone (only if rooted). For example, mine is set up to remove my lockscreen password when I am home and re-enable it when I leave the area of my home wifi and it was fast and simple to get configured.
Karlo666 said:
Okay here is .prf i just created put it in your tasker folder(auto-import).
It works perfect.
Open tasker and import it.
On any WiFi you connect(you can change that by pressing green arrow and add your know WiFis if you would like) it disables Mobile Data(You cant receive MMS if Mobile data is off) on WiFi you connect and when you lose your connection whit WiFi it disables WiFi and kicks in Mobile Data On so you dont need to worry to disable WiFi it does automatically.
ENJOY!
If it works thank me.
http://goo.gl/AS76Q
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Wow, great!
I'll try and report...
But I think there is one thing missing what Wi-FI matic do. Wi-FI matic activate WIFI based on cell towers.
With this Tasker script you have to turn on WiFi by yourself, is that correct?
Than script turns off data and turn it back ON, when you lose connection. But than again, when wifi is presented, you have to turn it on by yourself...
I think, this script is doing something similar as this app
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=notus.com.tr.autowifi3gswitch&hl=sl
akulp said:
Wow, great!
I'll try and report...
But I think there is one thing missing what Wi-FI matic do. Wi-FI matic activate WIFI based on cell towers.
With this Tasker script you have to turn on WiFi by yourself, is that correct?
Than script turns off data and turn it back ON, when you lose connection. But than again, when wifi is presented, you have to turn it on by yourself...
I think, this script is doing something similar as this app
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=notus.com.tr.autowifi3gswitch&hl=sl
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If you want you can add to turn wifi on based on cell towers in tasker and even much more.If you need more help feel free to contact me.
Karlo666 said:
If you want you can add to turn wifi on based on cell towers in tasker and even much more.If you need more help feel free to contact me.
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Yap I know, tasker is powerfull, but my knlowedge about that is weak...
So If you are so kind, could you please add in previous task (thath one sent to me in your first post) or make a new task for turning on wifi based on cell towers...
Ok I'm wondering if is it possible to bridge a wifi connection with my mobile data network so both work simultaneously and increase speed and also when you get home and wifi kicks in you dont lose internet access momentarily?
juan_carlos__007 said:
Ok I'm wondering if is it possible to bridge a wifi connection with my mobile data network so both work simultaneously and increase speed and also when you get home and wifi kicks in you dont lose internet access momentarily?
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On the first part, I'm not sure if you would be able to do that,. On the second part, if your wifi is on, it will always choose wifi automatically, if you're downloading a file. At least this is what I am lead to believe.
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Berrydroidcafe said:
On the first part, I'm not sure if you would be able to do that,. On the second part, if your wifi is on, it will always choose wifi automatically, if you're downloading a file. At least this is what I am lead to believe.
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Yes but everytime you go away you loosr wifi signal and mobile network kicks in right? And vise versa. And every time it's switched from wifi to mobile network or the other way around if youre watching youtube, hearing spotify, or downloading something it cuts signal instead of smoothly transfering without losing internet access. Plus we could benefit of doubling internet speed by something like this.
juan_carlos__007 said:
Yes but everytime you go away you loosr wifi signal and mobile network kicks in right? And vise versa. And every time it's switched from wifi to mobile network or the other way around if youre watching youtube, hearing spotify, or downloading something it cuts signal instead of smoothly transfering without losing internet access. Plus we could benefit of doubling internet speed by something like this.
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Yes, that could happen, but there's not much you can do about that unfortunately.
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Really? That sucks, it seems something that it would get really good use of.
juan_carlos__007 said:
Really? That sucks, it seems something that it would get really good use of.
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It's not really a big deal with most because at the most the video you're watching or the file you are downloading will buffer for a second or two while transferring signals, which it would do normally, whether you're using wifi only, or traveling down the road, which it (buffering) will do without fail as it (signal) is passed from one tower to another. Some hand-offs are pretty rough.
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Is there a way to use my home internet to my phone when im away from home. I know its kinda impossible but just curious to know if anyone found a way to do that.
If you have wifi then you can use it withn some meters like 100m but that too depends on your wifi range. But if you are thinking something like using home's wifi from any place dat is too far then it is impossible
Thought so... maybe someone could come up with that soon in near future
DigitalCocaine said:
Is there a way to use my home internet to my phone when im away from home. I know its kinda impossible but just curious to know if anyone found a way to do that.
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You mean so that you're not using mobile data at all?
This will always be impossible; unless of course you could extend WiFi range to miles and beyond. This is also not likely to happen, consumer devices such as routers and access points have strict limits on broadcast power. Any more than that, and you need to have a license. Also, considering the fact that the WiFi band is already congested at low power levels (we're talking about milliwatts), I don't think your neighbours would appreciate having a several kilowatt radio transmitter blocking their wireless signal.
Needless to say, your phone would also need a huge transmitter in order for two-way communication with the base station to work. This is not going to happen on battery power.
Now, if you're trying to access your home internet connection, you can use a Virtual Private Network or SSH tunnelling. But there's no way you're going to avoid having to use mobile data.
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You mean so that you're not using mobile data at all?
This will always be impossible; unless of course you could extend WiFi range to miles and beyond. This is also not likely to happen, consumer devices such as routers and access points have strict limits on broadcast power. Any more than that, and you need to have a license. Also, considering the fact that the WiFi band is already congested at low power levels (we're talking about milliwatts), I don't think your neighbours would appreciate having a several kilowatt radio transmitter blocking their wireless signal.
Needless to say, your phone would also need a huge transmitter in order for two-way communication with the base station to work. This is not going to happen on battery power.
Now, if you're trying to access your home internet connection, you can use a Virtual Private Network or SSH tunnelling. But there's no way you're going to avoid having to use mobile data.
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Can I use my mobile data but increase my speed which is similar to my home internet connection?
DigitalCocaine said:
Can I use my mobile data but increase my speed which is similar to my home internet connection?
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Google Chrome for Android has a feature called "Reduce Data Usage" which uses Google's servers to compress data and thus reduce loading times and data usage.
You can find this feature by going to Chrome settings -> Bandwidth Management -> "Reduce Data Usage"
For me, it reduced data usage by 32%. As the amount of data transferred is proportional to wait times, less data = faster.
JayR_L said:
Google Chrome for Android has a feature called "Reduce Data Usage" which uses Google's servers to compress data and thus reduce loading times and data usage.
You can find this feature by going to Chrome settings -> Bandwidth Management -> "Reduce Data Usage"
For me, it reduced data usage by 32%. As the amount of data transferred is proportional to wait times, less data = faster.
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I should try this method, thanks but is there a way to speed up my wifi hotspot using my phone data?
DigitalCocaine said:
I should try this method, thanks but is there a way to speed up my wifi hotspot using my phone data?
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No. You can't multiplex/bridge a WiFi connection and mobile data connection easily. And even if you could, it's unlikely that you would notice an increase in speed. I'm afraid the only solution for that is to get a better device or better network.
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No. You can't multiplex/bridge a WiFi connection and mobile data connection easily. And even if you could, it's unlikely that you would notice an increase in speed. I'm afraid the only solution for that is to get a better device or better network.
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Actually, you can: http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/0...d-and-destroy-your-data-cap-faster-than-ever/
Product F(RED) said:
Actually, you can: http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/0...d-and-destroy-your-data-cap-faster-than-ever/
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Yes, this might speed up downloads slightly but it doesn't help you browse the web any faster. Even if you could pull a couple extra megabits/sec, the latency wouldn't be divisible in two.
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Yes, this might speed up downloads slightly but it doesn't help you browse the web any faster. Even if you could pull a couple extra megabits/sec, the latency wouldn't be divisible in two.
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Oh, yeah that I know. I meant for downloads.
DigitalCocaine said:
Is there a way to use my home internet to my phone when im away from home. I know its kinda impossible but just curious to know if anyone found a way to do that.
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I found a solution . Take a long cable and connect to your router . And get internet from the end of that cable
Just kidding
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Yes.. Thats true
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