Anyone know if and how I could turn off 3G but leave data on in 1x only? I'd love to keep data always-on but heard 1x is much better for battery than 3G.
download toggle 2g from the market
rutter9 said:
download toggle 2g from the market
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Thanks for that tip. Tried to install it from the market and got an unsucessful install error. Description says it's for CM6 only - I'm running fresh.
You can always unclick mobile network in wireless settings to turn off
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You can always unclick mobile network in wireless settings to turn off
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True but it's my understanding that disables data all together. I'd like to keep data on but just disable 3G. Reckon it's not possible.
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Hi guys,
When I have roaming enabled and I'm not connect to 3G and only the GPRS I seem to miss alot of calls. Is there a way to only connect to APN if 3G is available?
Thanks
Settings -> Wireless and Networks -> Mobile Network Settings -> Connection type ->
It will be set on GSM/WCDMA, set it to WCDMA only
cgrec92 said:
Settings -> Wireless and Networks -> Mobile Network Settings -> Connection type ->
It will be set on GSM/WCDMA, set it to WCDMA only
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I have just tried this but I loose signal when WCDMA is only enabled?
Well that is 3G only, if you are losing signal it's because 3G isn't available where you are located, which is why your phone switches to GSM when given the chance.
I think you missed the OPs point!
What he means is that he only wants the phone to connect to the mobile network whilst in 3G coverage. i.e. he wants to keep the 2G/3G for voice and have the data only active when 3G is available.
Regards,
Dave
foxmeister said:
I think you missed the OPs point!
What he means is that he only wants the phone to connect to the mobile network whilst in 3G coverage. i.e. he wants to keep the 2G/3G for voice and have the data only active when 3G is available.
Regards,
Dave
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ok my bad, so what is your suggestion?
foxmeister said:
I think you missed the OPs point!
What he means is that he only wants the phone to connect to the mobile network whilst in 3G coverage. i.e. he wants to keep the 2G/3G for voice and have the data only active when 3G is available.
Regards,
Dave
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Yes this is what I meant, sorry if I didnt make it clear enough
Settings/Wirless & networks/Mobile networks Untick Data roaming.
Works for me on Three (H3G)
Rew64 said:
Settings/Wirless & networks/Mobile networks Untick Data roaming.
Works for me on Three (H3G)
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But this will stop data roaming all together? I still want it to sync auto
Thanks
Rew64 said:
Settings/Wirless & networks/Mobile networks Untick Data roaming.
Works for me on Three (H3G)
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That works on Three because Three doesn't have a 2G network. If you are on a network with both 2G and 3G networks (i.e. all the other UK carriers, not MVNOs), it won't do anything.
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Dave
Hi guys,
Thanks for all the feedback. I have actually found an application on the market place called "3G only" it runs in the background and only allows you to use 3G and ignores GPRS. Works a treat!
How are you getting on with this app?
How are you finding this app?
So basically, you can only get "data" type stuff when you are in a 3g area?
Do you find your battery life is better?
What network are you on?
Thanx
S
samir_d said:
How are you finding this app?
So basically, you can only get "data" type stuff when you are in a 3g area?
Do you find your battery life is better?
What network are you on?
Thanx
S
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Not really done much testing on the battery (not really kept on an eye on it) but basically it will only allow data to connect when I'm in a 3G area! Very useful as I have found I sometimes loose calls when it uses GPRS.
I'm on o2 in UK, Lincolnshire
Hope this helps!
Thanks for the reply, Im also on O2. I have installed it but havent tried it..i will do when i get round to it
As I mentioned in my earlier thread I recently bought a Motorola Defy. Like many other users that I read about before purchasing my first android smartphone I was not able to open Google Market app after a factory reset.
My hint is based on my own experience and I hope it serves someone else well with similar issue.
As I write this message I have no data plan on my contract and I intend to use wireless connection for emailing, internet browsing, and the Market app. Once I completed the initial setup I put my handset's network mode to 2G only. I was worried to be charged for accessing data on 3G.
I had no problem using the Market app initially over the wireless connection until I did a refactory reset to re-setup my handset properly second time round. It was then the Market app stopped working and not even a master reset resolves the problem and then I was considering to root the handset to remove certain folders as a solution to the problem.
Everytime I laucnhed the Market app it stuck at Terms and Services page. It then occurred to me to change the network mode to Automatic and switch off the wireless connection to see what would happen. Next time I laucnhed the Market app it took me straight to the market's home page. It took me two days to figure this out : (
Once I was in the market I switched the network mode back to 2G only and turned on the wireless again. Everything is working just fine now. For the porpose of this thread I powered off the handset and turned it on again to see if my last settings i.e. 2G only still launches the Market app successfully or not. I can confirm that the Market app works just fine over the wireless connection just fine with 2G only network mode.
BTW, the batter life of this handset is so impressive. I used it one and half day very extensively (over 20 times of restarting the handset alone) and I was very surprised lasted that long. On moderate use and proper battery management (no widgets, no 24 wireless connection), and putting it on air plane mode at nights I would get over 2.5 days before charging is required.
I can't wait for Android 2.2 release to make this handset even more productive for me : )
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As I write this message I have no data plan on my contract and I intend to use wireless connection for emailing, internet browsing, and the Market app. Once I completed the initial setup I put my handset's network mode to 2G only. I was worried to be charged for accessing data on 3G.
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I think you may have a misconception of 2G versus 3G. They are different technologies. When your phone is in 2G mode, it uses one type of network for both voice and data. In 3G mode it uses another type which provides better voice quality and faster data speeds.
Either way your phone will still try to access data unless you turn off mobile data. If it's in 2G mode and you see the little "E" icon up in the notification area, it's still accessing mobile data - just at a slower rate.
cmstlist said:
I think you may have a misconception of 2G versus 3G. They are different technologies. When your phone is in 2G mode, it uses one type of network for both voice and data. In 3G mode it uses another type which provides better voice quality and faster data speeds.
Either way your phone will still try to access data unless you turn off mobile data. If it's in 2G mode and you see the little "E" icon up in the notification area, it's still accessing mobile data - just at a slower rate.
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Thank you for your inputs. I'm very new in the world of smartphones but learning fast.
I searched around to find out how to disable Mobile data and chosen this method *#*#4636#*#* and changed my network type to GSM for best coverage and battery life now. I can confirm the Masrket app still works with wireless connection.
Changing to GSM only does not disable mobile data.
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cmstlist said:
Changing to GSM only does not disable mobile data.
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I disabled the Mobile Data option by pressing the Settings button then More>Disable Mobile Data. It was then I noticed the options for changing my network type beyond just 2G and 3G.
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I disabled the Mobile Data option by pressing the Settings button then More>Disable Mobile Data. It was then I noticed the options for changing my network type beyond just 2G and 3G.
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Did that work then? You no longer connect with mobile date, I'm asking because I have now ordered my Defy but like you don't have a network plan so need a workaround.
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I disabled the Mobile Data option by pressing the Settings button then More>Disable Mobile Data. It was then I noticed the options for changing my network type beyond just 2G and 3G.
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Right ok, thanks for clarifying
In Froyo there is a mobile data toggle in the regular menus, and on all Sense phones too. Is there one on Blur phones? I guess not.
Another way to block data is to go to your APN list and fudge the entry (e.g. change epc.tmobile.com to epc.tmobile.com.nodata).
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Did that work then? You no longer connect with mobile date, I'm asking because I have now ordered my Defy but like you don't have a network plan so need a workaround.
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The only way I can assure you I have successfully disabled Mobile Data by looking at the reception icon in notification bar that no longer displays G, H, E, and 3G at anytime.
I just bought the Defy for my younger sister and was just wondering if there is a way to turn off the data since I only want her on wi-fi. I know there's apps out there like extended control but is there anything I can change in the settings? I did some searching but found nothing on the forum if I missed it can you guys point me the right direction? Thanks a bunch!
When in Europe I use an app called APNdroid from the market. It kills edge & 3G but leaves wifi and voice/text running. If you want to kill EVERYTHING but wifi, hit airplane mode then wifi.
I suppose it depends on your service provider, but if you set up nonsense information in your APN (i.e. it can't find a server) then it won't be able to access 3G data. I've set up 2 APNs on my phone, one to allow and one to turn it 'off'. Works like a charm.
Well, for me, anyhow.
+1 for APN renaming.
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Go to market, find this--> APNdroid
Install it & put on desktop.
This will help stop the Defy from using GPRS.
Edmond.
there are dialog in settings that allow to disable all mobile data transfers over gsm/umts networks
Settings > Data Manager > Data Delivery > All mobile Data (untick)
sarge78 said:
Settings > Data Manager > Data Delivery > All mobile Data (untick)
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My T-Mo USA phone does not have that choice.
scrannel said:
My T-Mo USA phone does not have that choice.
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Yeah I looked for that too but didn't find it so I'm just using the app. Thanks for all the help!
You can use the app"Droidwall",you can disable 2G,3G, and use only WIFI
You can try a battery saving app called "juicedefender".
The original function of it is turning off data when the screen is off, but you can use its widget to turn off data completely.
Hi,
I'd like to permantently disable 3G data connection. It's not included in my mobile pass. I've switched it off in the settings, but I don't know how, it's turned on again.
So I'm looking for a little application that can disable 3G and check if it's still disable and stay disabled.
Thx for your answer in advance.
Get 3G Watchdog and set an option to disable Mobile Data when more than 1KB has been used.
sybux said:
Hi,
I'd like to permantently disable 3G data connection. It's not included in my mobile pass. I've switched it off in the settings, but I don't know how, it's turned on again.
So I'm looking for a little application that can disable 3G and check if it's still disable and stay disabled.
Thx for your answer in advance.
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just go into mobile networks and set up a new apn. call it new, and access point name as new. then save it. then just select it and you will get no mobile data at all as your phone will have nothing to connect to. if you need to get your mobile data again just select the apn your phone was orginally on
What is the difference between LTE and Mobile Data?
Lte is a type of mobile data hspa+ is another type
Mobile data is data streaming over your carriers network. It what you use to browse the internet, check emails pretty much everything on your phone except calls and texts.
LTE is the speed of your mobile data connection, currently the fastest. There are different mobile data speeds, 2g/edge, 3g, 4g/lte.
Hopes this clears this up foe you.
Edit--> beaten to the punch lol
Thank you for the explanations. While I am at home or work I was trying to decide what items to turn off. I can turn off the GPS, LTE, & Mobile Data and use just use wi-fi.
I believe mobile data already turns off/disconnects when you are connected to wifi. If you go check your "about" screen while on wifi, it will show the mobile network at disconnected.
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This ^^^^^
The difference is when your Wi-Fi signal depreciates (for whatever reason), if you still have Mobile Data enabled, your carrier's data will pick up right where Wi-Fi left off.
drwx said:
I believe mobile data already turns off/disconnects when you are connected to wifi. If you go check your "about" screen while on wifi, it will show the mobile network at disconnected.
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Yep you are correct. I turned on/off the wi-fi and the mobile network state turned on/off accordingly. Does turning off mobile data help extend the battery?
zexco said:
The difference is when your Wi-Fi signal depreciates (for whatever reason), if you still have Mobile Data enabled, your carrier's data will pick up right where Wi-Fi left off.
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Thanks for the tip!
The reason I ask is because I am setting up some NFC tags and I wanted to know what services are OK to turn off.
sonny_c said:
Yep you are correct. I turned on/off the wi-fi and the mobile network state turned on/off accordingly. Does turning off mobile data help extend the battery?
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Yes it does. WiFi uses less battery. Mobile data is right there with display for the two biggest battery consumers.
jethro650 said:
Yes it does. WiFi uses less battery. Mobile data is right there with display for the two biggest battery consumers.
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Good to know. Thanks again.