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Data Counter?

Another question about the Xperia X1a,
Is there a built in data counter? My old Nokia had one and tells me how much data I've used so far and I've looked everywhere maybe there isnt one?

Not sure if there is one, but I use SPB GPRS Monitor, which is really good. Try that if you need one to be intact with your data plan.

Where does one get such an application? Free?

XperiaX1a said:
Where does one get such an application? Free?
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http://beta.spbsoftwarehouse.com/products/wirelessmonitor/
Download the trial and if you want it for free, use your imagination and hit the search button!

I've searched but to no avail, if someone can be nice enough to point me to the right direction it wouldbe much appreciated.

requesting commercial apps for free is not allowed in this forum plz stop....
buy it or request elsewhere in forums for such things

i bought it and i think it's very useful if you don't have an unlimited data plan. better safe than sorry.

Ok I gave up and purchased the program, seems pretty good. Watching HD youtube videos equates to about 5MB per min. Thank god I have 6GB/mth to use.

Ok I bought this SPB Wireless Monitor and have set a custom data tariff. Now I'm wondering if they make a minute counter too but I'm billed by the second and not rounded off to the minute. I'm willing to buy another program that will track my 200 mins that I have per month from 8am-5pm mon-fri but not counting evenings from 5pm and week-ends. Is there such a program?

Android + COD Modern warfare 2 Anywhere

Ive posted this tread 2 let people know that with T-Mobiles new 3g upgrade for all of their radios the data is enough 2 play cod4 and cod6 on any desktop or lappy.. its about 15-200kbps per second down needed and 3-80kbps up 2 get smooth playin.. and the ping should be under 200 (i get around 150)works best in 3g and should get 3 out of 4 bars in wireless strength, bty.... edge is unplayable ... SO if you got an android phone with tether usb or wireless ur in the game see you there...... ((GSH))*GOONZ look for me...
SPEEDTEST -
DOWN MAX -848 kbps
UP MAX- 369 kbps
PING AVRG - 150ish

wrong section and not exactly a great idea anyway - good luck explaining the data usage to TMO when you go way over and they ask why

Using Wi-Fi tether and the wireless G adapter for xbox 360 I have been able to play COD4 with no lag over my T-Mobile 3G connection which in Portland OR is about 1800 kbps down to 350 kbps up. Not sure where this falls under development but I agree it is cool being able to use my G1 for something so advanced.

garok89 said:
wrong section and not exactly a great idea anyway - good luck explaining the data usage to TMO when you go way over and they ask why
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unlimited data plan.... hhmm it is going to be a little hard to go over the limit on this one

It may be the wrong section but ive been doing this since mod6 came out , when iam done playin which most of the time is about 4-5 hours a day through the phone its about 400-500mb and thats nothing.. you use max down and up when browsing ... this is not an idea pal.. people can do this.... just make sure u got unlimited data plan. iam here 2 let them know..peace chicken grease.

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unlimited data plan.... hhmm it is going to be a little hard to go over the limit on this one
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While yes it is unlimited, they cap you at about (5?)gb- after that say hello to edge. I'm also pretty sure that if you go look in the contract there's probably something like "If you use an unusual amount of data, then we are able to charge you $xx for xxgb"

sstang2006 said:
unlimited data plan.... hhmm it is going to be a little hard to go over the limit on this one
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I've been told ur unlimited=10GB/month so have fun paying for w/e u go over

JAguirre1231 said:
While yes it is unlimited, they cap you at about (5?)gb- after that say hello to edge. I'm also pretty sure that if you go look in the contract there's probably something like "If you use an unusual amount of data, then we are able to charge you $xx for xxgb"
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While there's no clause specifying charges, there is wording stating that they have the right to either throttle you back or disabling your data plan if they believe your use is "detrimental to their network". Yeah...no such thing as "unlimited"

ive posted this in dev cuz i use the the build.trout hack on system/, set hsxpa to 2 and gprsclass to 12 and get no lag... default is 1 & 10.. this allows higher up speeds ,which is what u want. some feed back on what others are using would be nice

and ping of 150ish? that unplayable for.....40 is high for me

10gb max????? dudes thats b.s , i download movies ,games off pretome.net and go passed 10gb in a work week.. bty idk if this helps but iam on that prepaid no contract **** so idk, i opened this up 2 let em know, not get ***** at k? happy gaming

i believe they cut your speed when you go over 1gb and cut your data at 2 or 3
unlimited has NEVER meant unlimited in internet terms
they quote fair usage when you try to give em hell about it
and they can pull the plug if data exceeds an amount they see plausible for a mobile phone following the TnCs
both TMO UK and US work the same way - even putting that you cant use IM over data in there (so you use their sms based IM clients)
read your contract, they have you by the nuts

Not true. I have called and checked with tmobile and there isn't any cap with the unlimited data plan. The only way you would get charge more is if you go outside of the US and use data.

yeap you guys are right. Quote from T-mobile terms and conditions:
1. Permissible and Prohibited Uses
Your Data Plan is intended for Web browsing, messaging, and similar activities on your device and not on any other equipment. Unless explicitly permitted by your Data Plan, other uses, including for example, tethering your device to a personal computer or other hardware, are not permitted.
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hmm...prepay and they dont screw you for it...il keep that in mind

the ping is kinda high and lower is always better yes but please note that the data does not get over used in 1 hour i used 24mb down and 7mb up...... so around 30 mb for 1 hour ...you do the math.. wireless tether tells you how much youve used... ive been doing this for about a year now...i just figured a few monthes ago it was enough 2 play ..thats all people

I just called tmobile and there is a 10gb cap... I am on the no contract unlimited plan

anyway... looks like the mods are slow tonight
anyone else report and request moved?
next time, please, questions go in the QnA
questions about using things that have been developed are still questions

garok89 said:
anyway... looks like the mods are slow tonight
anyone else report and request moved?
next time, please, questions go in the QnA
questions about using things that have been developed are still questions
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Not really a question, more of a general topic

garok89 said:
anyway... looks like the mods are slow tonight
anyone else report and request moved?
next time, please, questions go in the QnA
questions about using things that have been developed are still questions
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Doesnt mikey or ivan mod usually move the threads?
I dont think sterison comes to this section, usually found in themes section.
Anyway back on topic, i always lose 3G so this is a No-Go for me.

3GB FUP T-Mobile (UK)

I heard if you buy an Android phone through a third party reseller you only get 1GB throttled internet instead of 3GB. But I read you can make a call to convince them to change it.
Anyone ever done this and got any tips?
From what I heard they put you on the unlimited internet booster, which is only 1GB, and not web and walk plus (3GB) if you order through a reseller.
Well, I ordered it from E2 save.
I can't link or post images yet: i.imgur.com/Ku7aX.png
Notice they give you the option to add "Unlimited Web Booster" for £5 a month? Could I use that to convince them?
Thanks.
edit: It also says unlimited on their site: e2save.com/mobile-phone/contract/samsung/Samsung-Galaxy-S.html?tariffcode=D25TEAPR09
edit2: T-Mobiles FUP:
You'll get internet on your phone Plus included if you join us on a pay monthly plan with an Android phone in a T-Mobile store, over the phone or via our website, t-mobile.co.uk.
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Can you order over the phone on e2save?
eidt3: I actually did join them over the phone, as the phone is why I joined them. See what I mean?

Anyone know?

I heard saying people on the forums managed to get upgraded for free works. Guess it makes the employee think his friends are letting them have it so he should too.

When I signed up for Sim only £15 month plan they put me on web + walk plus automatically, even though phone was from another seller. Didn't believe it at first, but sure enough it showed up there on my bill. Tbh, I think the girl I spoke to got confused - I've not queried it since!

I got mine upgraded, but then again I was already a customer before they changed the wording on the fup back in July 2010.
However, they didn't want to upgrade me at first, and the best tactic I found may well work for you too:
Basically, you have to complain bitterly that the internet access is extremely slow and laggy, and that you have tested it and it seems that even tho your phone shows you have a hsdpa connection, you are only getting 3G speeds (~350kpbs) at best and it seems you are being throttled.
Then tell them that you have read all their t&c's and there is no mention AT ALL that the 1GB FUP is throttled, so therefore they need to rectify this situation, as the hsdpa device you got with your contract is being crippled without good reason - tell them that you accept that there is a 1GB FUP, but you feel you should be allowed to download that 1GB as quickly as your device is capable of.
Keep pushing and escalate to their line manager if necessary. Worked for me and at least one other person.

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I got mine upgraded, but then again I was already a customer before they changed the wording on the fup back in July 2010.
However, they didn't want to upgrade me at first, and the best tactic I found may well work for you too:
Basically, you have to complain bitterly that the internet access is extremely slow and laggy, and that you have tested it and it seems that even tho your phone shows you have a hsdpa connection, you are only getting 3G speeds (~350kpbs) at best and it seems you are being throttled.
Then tell them that you have read all their t&c's and there is no mention AT ALL that the 1GB FUP is throttled, so therefore they need to rectify this situation, as the hsdpa device you got with your contract is being crippled without good reason - tell them that you accept that there is a 1GB FUP, but you feel you should be allowed to download that 1GB as quickly as your device is capable of.
Keep pushing and escalate to their line manager if necessary. Worked for me and at least one other person.
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Thanks I'll try that.

I'm on unlimited internet booster, but get HSDPA speeds - 1900kbps down, 530kbps up...
For my first month (Jul-Aug) I was on web'n'walk because of a ****-up, then back to normal 'internet booster'. Noticed no difference in quality of service.
And I only just about scrape the 1GB limit. But then I've got wi-fi at home. Mind you, now I've got 2.2 on my phone and Flash 10.1, who knows
I bought from a reseller as well.

Oh yeah when you people managed to upgrade to 3GB, did you get to choose another booster as well?

How do you test your speed?

[email protected]
Send email explaining that you have slow hsdpa speeds and you have read on terms and conditions that every android should have 3gb fup.
Give them your phone number to contact you (say that you would like to speak with them) in 24hrs they should call you back with everything on as it should be.
In response to post above. No I didn't get the booster but I'll probably ask for it in few weeks.
Pointing that I've read on internet that people when ordering this offer could have a booster as well with 3gb fup
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MattSkeet said:
[email protected]
Send email explaining that you have slow hsdpa speeds and you have read on terms and conditions that every android should have 3gb fup.
Give them your phone number to contact you (say that you would like to speak with them) in 24hrs they should call you back with everything on as it should be.
In response to post above. No I didn't get the booster but I'll probably ask for it in few weeks.
Pointing that I've read on internet that people when ordering this offer could have a booster as well with 3gb fup
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Thanks, does that still work though?
As they added this:
You'll get internet on your phone Plus included if you join us on a pay monthly plan with an Android phone in a T-Mobile store, over the phone or via our website, t-mobile.co.uk.
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Worth trying. I did it 2 months a go. Depending on when you activated your phone and when this rule went live if you hurry up you might actually speak with someone that does not know about it. Or you just bought the phone before this was announced...
Do it quick and let me know
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MattSkeet said:
Worth trying. I did it 2 months a go. Depending on when you activated your phone and when this rule went live if you hurry up you might actually speak with someone that does not know about it. Or you just bought the phone before this was announced...
Do it quick and let me know
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My phone's coming tomorrow.

O.K. Found an app called Xtremelabs Speedtest. It tells me that on GPS with H showing I have 287Kb/s download and upload of 22.9Kb/s.
Is this what it should be ?

Tehpriest said:
O.K. Found an app called Xtremelabs Speedtest. It tells me that on GPS with H showing I have 287Kb/s download and upload of 22.9Kb/s.
Is this what it should be ?
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HSDPA is meant to be 7.2Mb/s I think. Well up to that.

RambJoe said:
HSDPA is meant to be 7.2Mb/s I think. Well up to that.
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So I am a bit down then

On tmobile you will get max 2mbit up and 600kbit down (confirmed with tmobile tech support).
I think o2 has got the fastest one and that is 7 mbit.
However, I also use giffgaff, its pay and go, or something like simplicity on o2 where you have to top up every month and quit any time.
The give you 4 mbit down and 2 mbit up and really unlimited broadband with no fup.
All that is because there isn't any customer service and everything you bed sorting out you do on forums....
(if you are going to try it as a reference please put firewire)
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Got my phone now. On speed test i got around 300Kb/s.
Noob question - how do I see how much data I'm allowed? lol
edit:19Kb/s up but I was running in the background.

Thanks everyone it worked. Got my texts too.

As i work for T-Mobile i should not say this but if you go into your local store and tell them you are getting a message saying you are at 80% of your download limit and you should be getting 3GB so why do you get this message? they should look at your account and see no wnw+ soc and just add it as they cant see where you got it.

How do I get 50gb free Dropbox?

I created account on phone but only shows 2gb...
Any help would be appreciated please
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topcat07 said:
I created account on phone but only shows 2gb...
Any help would be appreciated please
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Hi,
Check your e-mail for a link that will increase your amount.

So is there a catch or a three year timelimit or something?

Zmol said:
So is there a catch or a three year timelimit or something?
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Hi,
To quote from "Dropbox":
Is my Samsung phone or tablet eligible for the free space promotion?
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If you have a brand new Samsung phone or tablet with Dropbox already installed, you may be eligible to earn 48 GB of free space for up to two years. To qualify:
The Dropbox app must be pre-loaded on your device.
You need to complete at least five steps from our Get Started guide.
Your carrier must be participating in the promotion.
Make sure Dropbox is pre-loaded
Dropbox must be "pre-loaded" on your brand new phone or tablet, which means that the Dropbox app already came installed without the need to download it from the Google Play store.
If the Dropbox app is pre-loaded on your device, you may qualify for 48 GB of bonus space for up to one year.
Additionally, some devices that have the Dropbox app pre-loaded may also have the Dropbox "out-of-box experience," which means that the first time you turn on the device, you'll be asked to sign in to Dropbox or create a new account. If your device has the out-of-box experience, you may qualify for 48 GB of bonus space for up to two years.
The first Dropbox account that signs in to the app on the device will get 48 GB of free space (assuming the other conditions are met). Each account is only able to claim this promotion once.
Complete the Get Started guide
To claim your extra space, you need to complete at least five steps from our Get Started guide. Please note that some steps require your desktop computer.
Make sure your carrier is participating
Some carriers have opted out of the promotion on phones otherwise eligible. Among those not currently participating are the following carriers:
United States: AT&T
Japan: NTT DoCoMo
Korea: SK Telecom
Verizon customers: Some Samsung devices on Verizon may be eligible for 48 GB of bonus space for one or two years. As described above, your device needs to be pre-loaded with the Dropbox app, or pre-loaded with the Dropbox out-of-box experience, to receive the applicable promotion. If your device does not have the Dropbox app pre-loaded, then it is not eligible.
Whatever it is ,we know that it IS limited...

malybru said:
Hi,
To quote from "Dropbox":
Is my Samsung phone or tablet eligible for the free space promotion?
« Back to Help Center
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Sammy is 2 years as long as the network operator is taking part, certainly in the UK the UK they are all 2 year 48gig deals.
Create a new account then check your email, complete any 5 steps in the starting guide and it enables your space.

When I've set up my phone, in the initial process there was a question to sign in or create new Dropbox account, I signed in with my current one after which I received e-mail to claim the free space. The additional 48 GB are valid for 24 months.

I received the extra space on my S3 but when adding my account onto my S4 and I didn't get the extra space. Looks to be one per account?

winwiz said:
I received the extra space on my S3 but when adding my account onto my S4 and I didn't get the extra space. Looks to be one per account?
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Yes this does seem to be the case, i always create a new account got 200 gig of space between 4 account now lol

androidizen said:
Yes this does seem to be the case, i always create a new account got 200 gig of space between 4 account now lol
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lol
:good:

androidizen said:
Sammy is 2 years as long as the network operator is taking part, certainly in the UK the UK they are all 2 year 48gig deals.
Create a new account then check your email, complete any 5 steps in the starting guide and it enables your space.
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What happens if after to your data after two years will they delete it
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topcat07 said:
What happens if after to your data after two years will they delete it
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Hi,
They give you notice that it is about to get reduced.
Presumably ,just enough time to "buy" some space before you have to move it.

Hi, Can you please send me a link to increase my space as well? I already have a basic account on right now.
Thanks,
mihir

I didnt get the 50GB free cause I already have 50GB from my S3... somewhere in the fineprint it mentions if you already had a similar promo on your account you wont be eligible. Blows but ... its okay. I have 45gb free. :cyclops:

meeejay said:
Hi, Can you please send me a link to increase my space as well? I already have a basic account on right now.
Thanks,
mihir
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Hi,
The link comes after you apply for it.
On the phone, you should have the drop box app.
Go on it, sign up and register.
They will send you the link in the reply email.
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[Q] Google Services Used 2GB/Maxed plan?

Hey there! I got a text from EE saying i've reached my limit on my internet. I was pretty shocked even though i'm on a 750mb a month quota and the fact that i've only recently got billed so my data has renewed. I go onto my phone and see this (See Picture attached)
What's causing this?!? Now i cannot use my internet for the rest of the month. I'm running PA on a Nexus 4 8gb.
Any help is very grateful.

OllyGunn said:
Hey there! I got a text from EE saying i've reached my limit on my internet. I was pretty shocked even though i'm on a 750mb a month quota and the fact that i've only recently got billed so my data has renewed. I go onto my phone and see this (See Picture attached)
What's causing this?!? Now i cannot use my internet for the rest of the month. I'm running PA on a Nexus 4 8gb.
Any help is very grateful.
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This has already been discussed, please see below:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2379690

at0mz said:
This has already been discussed, please see below:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2379690
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Of course! Sorry about that! Been stressed out moving jobs, juggling times/things to do etc and now this! I would usually look around but for the new update to be re downloading all the time has added a costly bill on to my account! Not good!
Thanks.