Hey hey,
Loving this thing. Thought it was a bit ugly from the pics but in hand, I love it.
My question is if I have WiFi on and it's on edge, which will it use when I use IE? I don't want to use edge, I want to use WiFi for net stuff.
Does it automatically switch? I don't want to try and have a huge phone bill at the end of the month.
Thanks.
I suggest you disable Edge when you don't need it otherwise the phone defaults to it and you will get a huge bill for data charges.
ashgotti said:
Hey hey,
Loving this thing. Thought it was a bit ugly from the pics but in hand, I love it.
My question is if I have WiFi on and it's on edge, which will it use when I use IE? I don't want to use edge, I want to use WiFi for net stuff.
Does it automatically switch? I don't want to try and have a huge phone bill at the end of the month.
Thanks.
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I never need edge. How do i disable it? as of now, I turn on flight mode then turn on wifi to surf.
ashgotti said:
I never need edge. How do i disable it? as of now, I turn on flight mode then turn on wifi to surf.
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The best option is to call your service provider and ask them to disable data connection for your account. You can also disable it by going into the phones connections settings and inputing invalid GPRS connection setting.
ashgotti said:
I never need edge. How do i disable it? as of now, I turn on flight mode then turn on wifi to surf.
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I don't know how it will work on your device, but on mine when i have EDGE connection established and wifi (home net) - I see great speed, faster than edge and it make me think inet is going through wifi connection.
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Hello!
I believe I saw a thread that addressed this problem a few weeks ago, but I can't seem to find it now...
If I forget to turn WiFi on when I start IE, my Dash automatically starts to browse using an EDGE or GPRS connection. Is there anyway to disable the unit from using EDGE or GPRS for internet browsing? Or at least make it stop going to EDGE if WiFi is off? I don't have a data plan and don't want to be charged for access.
Thanks!
i also have the same problem and have had to resort to altering the gprs settings so that it cant connect. This is obviously not ideal as I would like to have it working in an emergency etc.
Thanks for any help!!
huemedia said:
i also have the same problem and have had to resort to altering the gprs settings so that it cant connect. This is obviously not ideal as I would like to have it working in an emergency etc.
Thanks for any help!!
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How did you do this? I have skype mobile installed, but it has a setting that is easy to figure out. Basically i only want to run IE over Wifi.
I'd be interested in a solution for this too. I've been deleting the GPRS settings and only entering them when I need to use it, which is less than once a month.
me too...
I'm in the same situation... is there any software to disable GPRS .. EDGE.. when the WIFI is off??....
I'm asking because I have a relatively limited data plan and don't want to use too much. I know I can disable the data connection but I don't feel like enabling it every time I want to connect.
rule of the thumb - it will only use wifi...
switch of 3g when you do your business and you should be fine..
only certain specific things need cellular data. Biggest thing that comes to mind is picture messages.
royozin said:
I'm asking because I have a relatively limited data plan and don't want to use too much. I know I can disable the data connection but I don't feel like enabling it every time I want to connect.
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goto settings>cellular>data connection to OFF
you can keep the wifi on while its off, or are you asking for something diffrent?
Guys I am going away with work for four months somewhere which will cost me fortune to use my phone. That said I want to take it with me use it as a tablet of sorts as I have access to wifi.
I know I can turn off mobile data, but can I disable the GSM modem too. Basically I want airplane mode but with wifi enabled. That way there is no chance of any costs been incurred.
Thanks
Don't know if it works for you, but I just tested like this:
- Go to Settings/Wireless & Networks/Mobile networks/Network operators
- Just select an operator different from the sim card you have
Wifi should still work.
I use a free app from market called airplane settings that allows you to select which radios to keep active when turning on airplane mode. It works with latest Runny v4 so should work for you.
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Turn on Airplane mode, then turn on WiFi. Wifi should be turned on and gsm is still off
I do what i want, because I can.
Flussen said:
Turn on Airplane mode, then turn on WiFi. Wifi should be turned on and gsm is still off
I do what i want, because I can.
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Never thought to try that as figured airplane mode would have killed the wifi entirely. It seems to work so thanks!
What about just removing the SIM Card?
Cadocson said:
What about just removing the SIM Card?
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Would perfer to keep it in, there is the availability to use my phone where I am going, just is very expensive, if need be I can then just turn it back on and make a quick call/send a text. Just dont want it standby all the time with the ability to cost me a fortune to recieve calls!
noisy_lightning said:
Never thought to try that as figured airplane mode would have killed the wifi entirely. It seems to work so thanks!
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I must than be doing something wrong here. The moment I go into Airplane mode, my WiFi gets turned off and won't turn on untill I disable airplane mode. So what's the catch here.
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What you want is very easy just go to setting> wireless. And then take the mark away by data connection.
And if you want airplane mode with wifi enabled that's easy to: First put airplane mode on and after that switch wifi back on.
Yep, switch to Airplane-Mode and turn on Wifi.
I did that some weeks ago when I went to Israel and gonna do it again when i'll be in England this weekend.
Works like a charme
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Remember to turn off your voicemail (you may have to talk to your provider), or youll be paying international rates for any calls you miss.
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JagDave said:
Remember to turn off your voicemail (you may have to talk to your provider), or youll be paying international rates for any calls you miss.
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Yes indeed or else you will be charged if people speak into your voicemail. Well I already disabled it for a long time, I don't see the use off voicemail, people can better send an e-mail or text message.
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What you want is very easy just go to setting> wireless. And then take the mark away by data connection.
And if you want airplane mode with wifi enabled that's easy to: First put airplane mode on and after that switch wifi back on.
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DN41 said:
Yep, switch to Airplane-Mode and turn on Wifi.
I did that some weeks ago when I went to Israel and gonna do it again when i'll be in England this weekend.
Works like a charme
DN41
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Are you guys running stock ROM's or costom ones.
I tested it yesterday several times, but when I go into Airplane mode, I can enable WiFi but it does not connect to known AccessPoints.
Also does not give me a list of found AccessPoints.
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Just because I wouldn't instantly disbelieve you guyes I tried it one more time, and a miracle happend.
It connected to the WiFi access point on Airplane mode.
So what you were saying is the correct way
Had forgotten about the voicemail part, thankfully I can phone it myself before i leave and disable it from the options menu so thats easy enough. Will just place a new message on it from me saying I am away and to contact me by email.
Thanks for the help though, I knew you guys would have a solution to this!
*#*#4636#*#*
1. Put *#*#4636#*#* into the Dialer (or use any application available on the Market like 4636 — takes you to the same service screen)
2. Choose Phone Information
3. Press Turn off radio
Thanks
noisy_lightning said:
Never thought to try that as figured airplane mode would have killed the wifi entirely. It seems to work so thanks!
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Turning ON Airplane and Switching ON WiFi works like a charm.
Thanks..
I know its old thread but good for googlers. Airplane mode will not disable internal modem as you can still see its active under battery details straight red bar = weak or searching for signal. Its draining battery and its still able send/receive data. I read about flashing a script to completely turn it off and cut its power but it shows pie security error in terminal -.- I deleted dialer&related stuff from phone as its only used with VoiP so I can't access service menu. Do you still get red line in battery details and does the modem stays off after a reboot? Some devices you can actually physically remove the modem.
how does one disable the wifi so that it only comes on when the user wants it on.
got 4.4 on my sprint note2. everytime i reboot, it automatically comes on.
and it comes on when i'm using the wifi tether router app. and shuts my tether off. getting really annoying with my downloads. and having to start over again.
You'll need to turn of the sprint connections optimizer ( its under mobile networks in settings) that will prevent wifi from coming on unless you want it.
Hope this helps
sloanmeister said:
You'll need to turn of the sprint connections optimizer ( its under mobile networks in settings) that will prevent wifi from coming on unless you want it.
Hope this helps
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i'll give that a try. THANK YOU.
On another note.. Has anyone noticed how spot on connection optimizer has been since 4.4? No more cutting on and staying on all day. Now it actually shuts itself off when no Wi-Fi connection is made unlike before. I actually use it now and get better battery life since everywhere I go I usually have Wi-Fi, work included and when there's none it shuts off now. But I do see what op refers to, that's why I always uncheck it before tethering.
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i'm a long haul trucker, i've been using my note2 as a gps tablet for the past 12 months. the phone is deactivated. i really see no need for wifi to be kicking on. what's the sense in turning it on when everything around is password protected.
really annoying to look at my screen and see wifi choices to connect to.
last week i had it activated, i've seen sprints plans to expand their coverage and hope it works out. i'm tired of shelling out twice the money for a cap on my services and crappy equipment with verizon.
snowwy66 said:
i'm a long haul trucker, i've been using my note2 as a gps tablet for the past 12 months. the phone is deactivated. i really see no need for wifi to be kicking on. what's the sense in turning it on when everything around is password protected.
really annoying to look at my screen and see wifi choices to connect to.
last week i had it activated, i've seen sprints plans to expand their coverage and hope it works out. i'm tired of shelling out twice the money for a cap on my services and crappy equipment with verizon.
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Sprint connection only works when the device is activated to the sprint network so it shouldn't be kicking on if it's desactivated. At least that's the case with my phones.. I constantly swap between my phones and I've noticed whichever ones not activated the optimizer quits working on it even if it's checked on.
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I've read (and THINK I understand) what smart switch is supposed to do (going all the way back to the Note4.
And it seems like the complete opposite of what wifi calling does.
Anyone care to explain the difference or real reasons one is used over the other?
Also on a related note, in the developer options category there is an option to turn on "Aggressive Wi-Fi cell h.."
With the explanation "switch from wifi to mobile networks more quickly when wifi signal is weak"
Kind of self explanatory and my question would be real work use. If you have unlimited data, any reason you would NOT want to check this?
Unless this just sounds great, but doesn't work well......
Thoughts?
vtcats said:
I've read (and THINK I understand) what smart switch is supposed to do (going all the way back to the Note4.
And it seems like the complete opposite of what wifi calling does.
Anyone care to explain the difference or real reasons one is used over the other?
Also on a related note, in the developer options category there is an option to turn on "Aggressive Wi-Fi cell h.."
With the explanation "switch from wifi to mobile networks more quickly when wifi signal is weak"
Kind of self explanatory and my question would be real work use. If you have unlimited data, any reason you would NOT want to check this?
Unless this just sounds great, but doesn't work well......
Thoughts?
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Smart switch imports the data from your old phone when you switch to a Samsung phone; WiFi calling routes voice traffic over WiFi when available.
Sorry, I meant to say Smart NETWORK Switch. It says your phone will be connected to a mobile network if Wifi becomes unstable.
And Wi-fi calling kinda of says the exact opposite. If mobile becomes unstable, it will switch to Wifi......
Anyone?
Many times.. even when the wifi signal is weak, as long as wifi is turned on, the phone will remain connected to it. This especially happens when you are just pulling out of your house and you are trying to get to google maps for directions or something.. but because the phone is still connected to your home wifi, it'll remain so and since the connection is weak, you won't be able to browse or anything and google maps may say "no network connection".
I believe what Smart Network Switch does, is that in such cases, it'll immediately switch to mobile data.
androidbuff123 said:
Many times.. even when the wifi signal is weak, as long as wifi is turned on, the phone will remain connected to it. This especially happens when you are just pulling out of your house and you are trying to get to google maps for directions or something.. but because the phone is still connected to your home wifi, it'll remain so and since the connection is weak, you won't be able to browse or anything and google maps may say "no network connection".
I believe what Smart Network Switch does, is that in such cases, it'll immediately switch to mobile data.
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This happens to me every morning in my driveway trying to route Waze. I get a weak wifi signal that the phone hangs onto and I get a no network error from Waze.