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[Q] What else does the toolbar widget do?

sorry for the noob question i did try a search & read the wiki trouble is my question is "what is this" so rather hard to search, when the question is what is it!!!
on the start home screen there's a 5 item widget/toolbar that has
- wifi
- blueTh
- ?
- ?
- screen brightness
What are the 2 items that i only have question marks for, i've pressed them but what do they do (other than nothing obvious)?
Thanks in advance....

I'm pretty sure one is to enable data on mobile networks, the 2nd is to enable apps (eg gmail, maps etc) to sync using data on mobile networks or wifi.
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cheers,
not sure though....
the 3rd & 4th buttons really dont seem to do anything even when plugged into the pc, what happens when you press them on yours?
thanks again

wifi, bluetooth, gps, sync, brightness

is there any way to edit those functions? or add/take away our own?
i'd love to swap a data connection on/off for that sync button.

krrrk said:
is there any way to edit those functions? or add/take away our own?
i'd love to swap a data connection on/off for that sync button.
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Noooooo not on a Stock rom mate

yeah, I looked around a little today. Looks like the OS doesn't allow access to turning data on/off from anywhere but the settings menu. I found an app that just created a shortcut to the data menu. Works for me.

+1
I found 2g/3g in the market that links directly to the data menu & placed it on my homescreen
elegant? no - does the job? yes

[Q] How can I enable/disable 3G on 2.1 now?

Upgraded to 2.1 and first impressions are rubbish!
Why get rid of the enable/disable Data from the dragdown bar. How do I do this on 2.1?

Like this.
Go into settings > Wireless & network > Mobile Networks > Data Traffic.
After selecting / de-selecting that, the option will then appear in the drag-down bar.
The same way you'd do it on 1.6.
But that's not disabling 3G, that's just stopping apps from using your credit. To truly disable 3G, you'd have to change network mode to something like GSM, or 2G (I don't get that here in Australia, but I think it might be an option in other countries, I'm just guessing).
And... You'll learn to love 2.1 if you downgrade to 1.6 again, and find that your phone is performing horribly.

or just install curvefish apn switch

Or add the data widget to your home seen........
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I use "3G widget" : it works realy good.
You can start / stop 3G manualy or let it turn it automatically on / off when you light up / off the screen.
I don't know why but it put 2 icons in the apps... useless for a widget to even have one when there are no properties to change.

[Q] Simple one-touch data toggle?

Hi guys...
I have been using dataswitch previously on my Captivate and Optimus 2x.
However it doesn't seem to be working at all on the sgs2
Any other data enabler/widget/ apn switch that works without problems?
I've tried "data enabler widget" and it seems to work half the time, while killing off my data abruptly often.
Any advice?

If want to toggle mobile data, Tasker works. Also, the Cognition ROM has a mobile data toggle on the status bar.

kbiz90 said:
If want to toggle mobile data, Tasker works. Also, the Cognition ROM has a mobile data toggle on the status bar.
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I actually haven't rooted my device. Don't see the need for root yet.
Seems fine working with stock unrooted.

I am using APN onnoff
http://www.appbrain.com/app/apn-onoff/com.curvefish.widgets.apnonoff
jje

im using apndroid for that purpose.
can recommend it. free, working, widget.

alteregon said:
im using apndroid for that purpose.
can recommend it. free, working, widget.
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What we need is a 3 position widget:
- off
- auto
- 2g only
Data connection on/off is only 50% of the job. Why have a separate toggle for 3G when it can be integrated.
Similar to the stock brightness widget button:
- 0%
- 50%
- 100%
- Auto

it seems like widgetsoid offers what you are looking for, but unfortunately in 3 seperate buttons:
Data - Enable/disable Data (2 way to do this + 1 way for root).
2G/3G - Sortcut to mobile network settings.
4G - Enable/disable 4G (WIMAX).
i havent tested it, but maybe you want to look at it.

Switchpro widget.

But holding the Power Button already comes with an option to turn the Data Off

I'm using data enabler widget from farproc now.
Seems to be ok. but it's kinda buggy at times.

Switch Data on/off

What is the best shortcut to toggle data on/off (not WiFi)?
Thanks

Very simple actually:
1. Pull down notification down all the way
2. Tap once on your cellular network icon
3. Turn off (or turn it back on) the data
4. Your done
pesansiviero said:
What is the best shortcut to toggle data on/off (not WiFi)?
Thanks
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Tim3tripp3r said:
Very simple actually:
1. Pull down notification down all the way
2. Tap once on your cellular network icon
3. Turn off (or turn it back on) the data
4. Your done
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When I pull down notification and tap on my cellular network icon (there are two side by side - it's a 2 SIM card model) it opens a "Data usage" screen and then I have to tap on an icon that shows me another screen named "Sim cards" where I have a control named (Cellular Data) that allows me to turn it off.
Too much steps. That's why I asked.
Thanks for trying to answer.

Tim3tripp3r said:
Very simple actually:
1. Pull down notification down all the way
2. Tap once on your cellular network icon
3. Turn off (or turn it back on) the data
4. Your done
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Lol

lol

For single SIM variant which the original poster did not specifically say it would
look like the screenshot. Which is only one click from pull down menu.

I agree it's a pain in the ass. I use a shortcut in Nova. It eliminates 1 click.
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I took a look around in the Play Store and only found apps for the mediatek SoC dual SIM which of course isn't going to work here. I don't think any of the normal apps (widgets) that work on single SIM are up to the challenge. Last thought on this - maybe as time goes forward that some of the users working on custom Roms like CM & AOSP might be able to include some tricks for this kind of thing.

Anyone find a solution to this? The dual SIM version is a pain to disable data. Not to mention I want to have this done automatically with Tasker and I cannot right now... Thanks!

I am not 100% sure if this works with dual sim, however running Shell command in Tasker svc data disable/enable works great. Be sure to check root.

Don't have the Moto but 3G Watchdog includes a widget for toggling the data on/off by one touch on an icon. It works with Zuk Z1 which is a dual sim phone. Maybe you can try this.

gravitybox has this.also has toggle for smart network!

Data button problem

HI,
i cannot access data from settings(notifications drop down). Data button has been deleted, how to restore it. When i want to enable data always i need to go to sim settings and enable it.

Hey, I've been facing the same issue. Basically, it happens when signal is low/unavailable, and then on reconnection, the mobile data quick-setting tile disappears.
The simplest, quickest fix I've seen is just to enable and disable Airplane mode every time it happens.

Data button problem in MOTO G$ Plus
In system UI tuner it apperars but there it is not visible.

palakurthypavan said:
In system UI tuner it apperars but there it is not visible.
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Yes, exactly. It just disappears sometimes. Did you try toggling Airplane Mode? That fixes it for me.

arvindch said:
Yes, exactly. It just disappears sometimes. Did you try toggling Airplane Mode? That fixes it for me.
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Tried but same repeats

Have the same issue, try reboot your G4. The reboot will fix the problem.

Rebooted but same problem. How to enable data toggle in status bar

palakurthypavan said:
Rebooted but same problem. How to enable data toggle in status bar
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try from System UI Tuner.
If that does not work and reboot does not work, then unfortunately u have to factory reset.

palakurthypavan said:
HI,
i cannot access data from settings(notifications drop down). Data button has been deleted, how to restore it. When i want to enable data always i need to go to sim settings and enable it.
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Hold Settings icon in Notification Bar..it'll give one Pop to access 'System UI Tuner', accept it. Then you can find that Settings Icon will change in notification bar.
In Settings at bottom a new menu will be added 'System UI Tuner' , in that select 'Quick Settings'..there you can add for Data...
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Added but same repeats

Got it in status bar, but u don't know how