Wondering if there is a thread on how to disable the automatic android updates when using mobile data. The searches so far say settings/about phone/system update/ and then there is supposed to be an option for turning it off. But it just says "android system update downloaded and verified". No turn off options. The auto updates chew through loads of data. Am away from local wifi often for work, so not being able to turn these updates off is annoying and expensive. I have a Nexus 6P.
Wondering if there is a thread already on this.
Sometimes you can find system updates in system apps or all apps and disable, however in nexus devices this is not always an option, you should a least in be able to tell your device to only use wifi only for updates.
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I don't have an unlimited data plan so I normally turn my 3G on and off manually when I need to. But today my 3G icon keeps coming up on the tab even when i have the settings as off. I checked my data usage from my carrier and it is indeed eating up data. I've tried restarting the phone but it's still the same.
Any idea of why this is happening and how to resolve this?
Thanks in Advance
- Henry
try APNdroid, you can find it in the Market.
Escamotage said:
I don't have an unlimited data plan so I normally turn my 3G on and off manually when I need to. But today my 3G icon keeps coming up on the tab even when i have the settings as off. I checked my data usage from my carrier and it is indeed eating up data. I've tried restarting the phone but it's still the same.
Any idea of why this is happening and how to resolve this?
Thanks in Advance
- Henry
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If you have your data disabled then it shouldn't be coming on. Check your permissions to see if you have an app on your phone that has permission to mess with your network settings.
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APNDroid would work for your situation very well, however, I've had problems sending MMS's when I've had APNDroid installed (even with "enable MMS" checked).
Another option that would probably work very well is DroidWall (on the market-free). It's a firewall for your mobile data and WiFi, customizable for each allowing individual programs through. A widget on your homescreen turns it on or off. You could have it set so programs can always use WiFi, yet mobile data is blocked unless you turn the widget to "off". That wy no programs can actually transmit anything even if they have permissions set in the program. DroidWall has final say of what leaves.
I downloaded 3GWatchdog free, and was so impressed I purchased the Pro version for ~$2.50. The Pro version allows you to see specifically what program has used mobile data, and how much. That, along with DroidWall, will allow me to completely customize and control my mobile data while still retaining as much functionality as possible.
Ok Well I downloaded both APNDroid and Watchdog and now I can't even turn on 3G. I just uninstalled both of them and turn my phone off and on still no 3G.
Thanks anyway guys. I getting really close to giving up on Android and moving to the iphone. Every other day there's a new problem with this mobile OS and I always have to download an app rectify something that shouldn't be happening in the first place. It's getting ridiculous.
Escamotage said:
Ok Well I downloaded both APNDroid and Watchdog and now I can't even turn on 3G. I just uninstalled both of them and turn my phone off and on still no 3G.
Thanks anyway guys. I getting really close to giving up on Android and moving to the iphone. Every other day there's a new problem with this mobile OS and I always have to download an app rectify something that shouldn't be happening in the first place. It's getting ridiculous.
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Did you turn your mobile data back on before uninstalling APNdroid? If not, you might want to look into that
No offense, but I dont think its Android that is the problem. Have you taken the time to fully understand the phone? I havent had a hitch since I got this phone. Once you reinstall APNdroid, enable your data, and then remove the app. If you would like to manually turn off your mobile data then do this menu>settings>wireless & networks>mobile networks>uncheck data enabled
If you dont want to go through the hassle of that, download an app to do it for you. Quick settings can do it. Open quick settings>menu>preference>statusbar shortcut *To access quick settings from status bar* Then hit back>menu>customize>move up mobile data(APN) from hidden settings. Then all you have to do is click on or off for mobile data.
You can also download various widgets that can do this for you without having to go into quick settings. APNdroid being one of them. I use Widgetsoid.
So I've been getting this message occasionally the last few days, and voice/calling does indeed get disabled. A simple restart gets me back up and running for a day or so.
I am rooted but I specifically only noticed this since replacing my mobile hotspot provisioning app with the modified version from the dev forum.
Anyone else ever get this? It's a system notification in my task bar. I'll grab a screenshot next time. Think it's something to worry about?
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I got this when I went into the elevator arty work where there is no service. I freaked out as well but I just think it's a no service message
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Network Settings
Try checking this if and see if it helps ...
Settings > Tethering & Networks > Mobile Networks > System Select > make sure you have the proper network selected
Having the same problem on
Hi,
i have LG G2 D800 AT&T
I have update it 5.0.1 lollipop stock from your form
its work perfect but now today suddenly i saw the indication Restricted access changed" Voice Service is blocked"
Help me!!!!
Please!!!
So I recommended my friend to get Nexus 4 a while back and he loves it. One thing that bugs him is the OTA update downloading over mobile data. The thing is, he doesn't have a great data plan and is only connected to wifi for 8 hours a day (sometimes less).
He has gone through 3 updates so far (4.3, 4.4, and 4.4.2) and all of the updates were automatically downloaded over mobile data, which incur significant cost on his monthly bill. Is there any way to turn it off or at least set it to manual or via wifi only?
His phone is not rooted, so autostart, autorun, and FOTAkill is not an option.
I think you can't stop it from auto downloading but you CAN limit your data usage ?
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That would be interesting to know. I never use fully stock Roms so the ota I'd pointless for me anyway..
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forzanetti said:
So I recommended my friend to get Nexus 4 a while back and he loves it. One thing that bugs him is the OTA update downloading over mobile data. The thing is, he doesn't have a great data plan and is only connected to wifi for 8 hours a day (sometimes less).
He has gone through 3 updates so far (4.3, 4.4, and 4.4.2) and all of the updates were automatically downloaded over mobile data, which incur significant cost on his monthly bill. Is there any way to turn it off or at least set it to manual or via wifi only?
His phone is not rooted, so autostart, autorun, and FOTAkill is not an option.
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Your friend could turn off mobile data altogether. That is one way of holding the OTAs
Ryan W. said:
I think you can't stop it from auto downloading but you CAN limit your data usage ��
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Your friend could turn off mobile data altogether. That is one way of holding the OTAs
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He needs mobile data for instant messaging (Whatsapp, Wechat). So I guess there's really no OFF switch for OTA auto download.
I never noticed it until my friend asked me (I can't get OTAs anyway, so I didn't bother looking at the update page in settings). I used to assume that I can turn it off set it to "download over wifi only", because I remembered having those options in my HTC Sensation.
Weird.
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He needs mobile data for instant messaging (Whatsapp, Wechat). So I guess there's really no OFF switch for OTA auto download.
I never noticed it until my friend asked me (I can't get OTAs anyway, so I didn't bother looking at the update page in settings). I used to assume that I can turn it off set it to "download over wifi only", because I remembered having those options in my HTC Sensation.
Weird.
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Yeah. Seems that way. To be honest, I too never thought of limiting OTAs. Custom rom users
Hey,
I've got an issue on my Nexus 4 where my wifi notification icon what used to appear white has turned orange and now all my Google Services no longer work... neither do push notifications as it's unable to connect somehow so apps like PushBullet aren't working either.
It all happened after I rebooted my phone...
I've tried:
• Clearing Data
• Fix permissions via recovery
• Rebooting several times
• Enabling Flight Mode & rebooting then disabling and rebooting again.
• I've tried rebooting the router (it's not the router as my Nexus 10 and other devices all work fine)
I've had the same problem on Paranoid Android which I used to fix by flashing the rom and gapps again (dirty flash) but I switched to stock so don't know what to do or how to fix.
Anyone got any ideas?
Thanks
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An orange icon means that there is no connection to the Google services. Try if you can connect to a different network, otherwise you will have to flash a new radio.
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SMillerNL said:
An orange icon means that there is no connection to the Google services. Try if you can connect to a different network, otherwise you will have to flash a new radio.
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Thanks for your reply, It was working fine just before I rebooted and then it just stopped, browsing on baconreader, tapatalk messaging over kik, facebook...etc all work fine and I still have an internet connection of sorts but the google stuff doesn't, trying different networks doesn't help either.
How can I reflash stock without losing anything?
I fixed it by flashing system.img but obviously that meant i had to resetu root, xposed, adblock...etc which is a nussance
Bump, anyone know how to stop this from happening it's happened 5 times since I originally posted this.
It happens when I reboot occasionally and the only way I know how to fix it is flash system.img
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Why don't you start fresh and flash all of the factory images including userdata partition (obviously this will wipe your phone clean, do make a backup of your sdcard contents). Might wanna factory reset after flashing all of the images too.
It does the same thing after a free days, makes no difference it does it on all three of my nexus devices...
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Hyflex said:
It does the same thing after a free days, makes no difference it does it on all three of my nexus devices...
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Search for wifi fix by kalo86 here in XDA. Download and flash that in recovery. Give that a try.
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Tried that, doesn't fix the issue or prevent it.
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Hi there
Does it work until you receive an update of Google Play Services through Play Store? I'm currently having the same issue but with my mobile data connection, not WiFi. I'm trying to get to the bottom of it.
An orange signal meter means you're not connected to Google Play Services. You can check the status by typing this in to your dialler:
*#*#426#*#*
Problems are usually due to the network blocking or closing the Google Play Services TCP port 5228
You could try checking your wireless router's firewall setup.
After I update my s10 plus to android 10, the mobile hotspot no longer works. When I slide the status slider to "On" it automatically turns "Off" without any message or error indicator.
I tried force restarting, reset network settings and wipe cache partition on recovery.
My device is running with the original software.
note: when trying to turn on mobile hotspot while wifi is "on", it will go laggy and restart the phone automatically.
[One UI version]: 2.0
[Android version]: 10
[Build number]: QP1A.190711.020.G975FXXS3BSL4
Sam Noimo said:
After I update my s10 plus to android 10, the mobile hotspot no longer works. When I slide the status slider to "On" it automatically turns "Off" without any message or error indicator.
I tried force restarting, reset network settings and wipe cache partition on recovery.
My device is running with the original software.
note: when trying to turn on mobile hotspot while wifi is "on", it will go laggy and restart the phone automatically.
[One UI version]: 2.0
[Android version]: 10
[Build number]: QP1A.190711.020.G975FXXS3BSL4
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Try forcing prl/profile update. For me its under software update. If its not an option there Google for your carriers dialer code for it. Basically your apn's are misconfigured. It seems apn's are a little different with android 10 vs pie.
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jwarrior319 said:
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Interesting how everyone has slightly different settings.
I don't have Wi-Fi hotspot or those settings in software update.
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Interesting how everyone has slightly different settings.
I don't have Wi-Fi hotspot or those settings in software update.
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Im thinking its a carrier specific setting then. There's usually still a carrier dialer code though. Otherwise can always talk to their support to have them remotely send the command.
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jwarrior319 said:
Im thinking its a carrier specific setting then. There's usually still a carrier dialer code though. Otherwise can always talk to their support to have them remotely send the command.
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Network signal info app or similar provides the carrier code.
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Network signal info app or similar provides the carrier code.
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Thats just the MNC(Mobile Network Code) and MCC(Mobile Carrier Code) code you would find in the apn. Like sprint which is MNC 310 and MCC 120
Im speaking of the code you use in the dialer to open hidden menus that usually start with ##, #*, *#, *#*#, etc.
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I just received my New to me LG V40 and soon after it upgraded to android 10
I am using Red Pocket Mobile because they offer mobile hotspot on all their plans
everything works fine except mobile hotspot I keep getting an error A network issue may be preventing use of your mobile hotspot please call customer care at 611
I have tried many apn settings with no luck
I did try my sim in my LG V10 and it works fine leading me to believe that it is a problem with android 10
Red Dot reset my hotspot settings several times with no luck
I hope this problem is fixed soon