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How to turn off 3G

Hello,
I want to save my battery, is there any program to turn off your 3G (and only use 2G) when you don't need it?
It would be great if you can turn 3G on/off in the comm. manager

Try installing Schap's advanced Config for changing the buttons in Comm Manager to add a 3G button.
Or WMLL for optional 3G : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=478519
Dave

DaveShaw said:
Try installing Schap's advanced Config for changing the buttons in Comm Manager to add a 3G button.
Or WMLL for optional 3G : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=478519
Dave
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Okay thanks! looks nice... BUT...
I don't yet understand what's the difference between those 2 apps?
Schap's advanced Config can tweak a lot of things, and what WMLL does i don't know yet... i see only a lot of warnings not to use it to much bla bla bla...
The only thing i need is a switch between 2G and 3G, looks like Schap's advanced Config can do that, but i not installed it yet because i don't need the other options ... is there not a simple registery-hack or cab i can install to get a 3g switch at my comm. manager?

RMU said:
Okay thanks! looks nice... BUT...
I don't yet understand what's the difference between those 2 apps?
Schap's advanced Config can tweak a lot of things, and what WMLL does i don't know yet... i see only a lot of warnings not to use it to much bla bla bla...
The only thing i need is a switch between 2G and 3G, looks like Schap's advanced Config can do that, but i not installed it yet because i don't need the other options ... is there not a simple registery-hack or cab i can install to get a 3g switch at my comm. manager?
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I dunno. Install Schaps Adv. Config, Change the Comm Manager and uninstall it if you don't want it any more.
WMLL is a program to disable 3G except when you use Opera or Google Maps. It's in early stages but the next release look promising.
Dave

I Installed Schaps Adv. Config and changed comm. manager, i do get a 3G on/off button, but the button doesn't do anything so that's not supported yet...

RMU said:
I Installed Schaps Adv. Config and changed comm. manager, i do get a 3G on/off button, but the button doesn't do anything so that's not supported yet...
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I dunno then, I'll have to wait til I get my hands on one...
Anyone else have any ideas.
Dave

Bump. I also want to know how to do in in Comm Manager. I was able to do it in my TyTn II but using advanced config tool does not work - the 3G button is shown but clicking on it does not work. Can somebody please let us know how to fix this. Thanks.

Its a lot of clicks but what you can do is:
Start -> Settings -> All settings -> Personal -> Phone -> Band, and switch the network type box between Auto (depends on signal), GSM (2G) and WCDMA (3G).

Chainfire said:
Its a lot of clicks but what you can do is:
Start -> Settings -> All settings -> Personal -> Phone -> Band, and switch the network type box between Auto (depends on signal), GSM (2G) and WCDMA (3G).
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Thanks Chainfire. I was already aware of this and just wanted to make it a few more clicks less - that's why I was asking if anybody knows how to fix the 3G button in Comm Manager as this is the easiest and fastest way for me to switch from GSM to AUTO (3G).

Check here, one touch will do it, if you map a shortcut of Toggle_Wcdma-Gsm.mscr into a hardware button, it's inside allinone attatchment.

Isn't disabling 3G the same as disabling the data connection (last item in the COMM MANAGER) ? I though that it's the same...

bandswitch and commmgrpro changes between 2g-3g-auto modes correctly on TouchPro2....

HarveyR said:
Isn't disabling 3G the same as disabling the data connection (last item in the COMM MANAGER) ? I though that it's the same...
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No. After disable 3G the phone can still use 2G data connection (GPRS & EDGE).
To disable data connection you need the Advanced Configure Tools or do the regi tweak by yourself. Edit: Seems also has some app called 'nodata', search for it.
Also, if you want disconnect (not completely disable) data connection, beside using the comm mgr, can use HTC EndKey app. That is more convinient than comm mgr.

danielherrero said:
bandswitch and commmgrpro changes between 2g-3g-auto modes correctly on TouchPro2....
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Yes & more functionalities provided.
Ggreat app, Dani.

The T.I.R update has the feature built in and works great turns 3g on and off through the comm manager flawlessly, a hard reset is required before install but it makes it easy to do without anything but an single click. and it changes alot of the sickly green to a nice shade of blue

What about the NoData utility? Always worked for me, can't believe it hasn't been suggested already?
Here's the link http://htcdriver.com/index.php?page=nodata
Don't know if this is the latest version but seems simple enough to not need updating. This used to be installed by default on a lot of carrier branded ROMs but Vodafone decided to leave this one out this time on my TP2.
You simply toggle the connection to be on or off, simple as.

h0wz3r said:
What about the NoData utility? Always worked for me, can't believe it hasn't been suggested already?
Here's the link http://htcdriver.com/index.php?page=nodata
Don't know if this is the latest version but seems simple enough to not need updating. This used to be installed by default on a lot of carrier branded ROMs but Vodafone decided to leave this one out this time on my TP2.
You simply toggle the connection to be on or off, simple as.
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Becuse NoData disables the data connection but does not switch bands - and that´s what the OP wants.
Simple, elegant solution with no 3rd party app: create a link in Windows/Startmenu/Programs to "CMBandSwitching.exe" found in the Windows directory and map it to a hardware button - there you have HTC bandswitching interface.....good looking, easy and quick!

michi123 said:
Becuse NoData disables the data connection but does not switch bands - and that´s what the OP wants.
Simple, elegant solution with no 3rd party app: create a link in Windows/Startmenu/Programs to "CMBandSwitching.exe" found in the Windows directory and map it to a hardware button - there you have HTC bandswitching interface.....good looking, easy and quick!
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Ah, I overlooked that part of the question! Good solution though.
How much difference to the battery does switching the 3G connection off make incidentally? I'm guessing that the OP doesn't use data much if at all to consider switching the 3G off altogether?

h0wz3r said:
Ah, I overlooked that part of the question! Good solution though.
How much difference to the battery does switching the 3G connection off make incidentally? I'm guessing that the OP doesn't use data much if at all to consider switching the 3G off altogether?
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Can´t give you exact figures. Fact is that a 3G/UMTS/HSDPA data connection uses a lot more power than a GPRS connection (no surprise....much higher speed). If you are not using data connections much, than 3G provides for longer standby times (if the signal quality is adequate) than 2G, however 2G provides longer talk times. So it depends on one´s usage pattern (amount of data traffic, amount of active calls etc.) which setting will yield the best battery performance...

also useful if 3g isn't even in your area, so as soon as mine gets here, i'm turning it completely off first thing. Long as the standby time is still a day+ then ill be fine with it. (id love 2 or 3 days out of it tho)

[Q] APNdroid and other APN disabler

Have anyone encountered this problem: I'm using APNdroid on my galaxy s. but whenever I try to turn my APN on. I will get a 3G signal but I wont be able to browse or connect to anything. I check the APN settings, but I think all settings is correct. I tried another program of same functionality, but still the same problem. Have any work around on this?

Are you switching from wifi to 3g? Theres a bug in earlier firmwares that causes connection errors when you switch between the two (at times).
Temporary solution is to reboot phone, or set to airplane mode and back (seems to work for some, didnt work for me).
Permanent solution, have to flash a newer firmware.
I hope that helps... if this is a completely diff thing.. what a waste lols.

Yeah, I usually keep my WiFi on. If I don't have a wifi access that's the I'm switching to APN. Tried the flight mode on/off, still the same thing.
This is such an inconvenience. Hope Samsung will fix this problem on the next firmware release. It's not good for a flagship phone to have this basic problem.
Thanks.

I don't think that is a FW issue it sounds more like a program issue.
You can try to create a APN with fake settings, so you can select that one when you don't want that your phone use internet.

Install HiAPN from the market, create a fake APN with anything for apn name, then on your homescreen, add the "Rotator Only" widget of HiAPN.. You can now touch the widget to toggle between your actual APN and the fake APN.. Works every time, does not stall after sometime like APNdroid etc..

kalpik said:
Install HiAPN from the market, create a fake APN with anything for apn name, then on your homescreen, add the "Rotator Only" widget of HiAPN.. You can now touch the widget to toggle between your actual APN and the fake APN.. Works every time, does not stall after sometime like APNdroid etc..
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This seems to be a good idea. Will try it later. THANKS!

[Q] how does switchpro widget disable data connections?

Hi,
been wondering about this: how does switchpro widget disable data connections?
It seems to work fine on my desire but when I go to settings I see data connection is still enabled and apn's haven't been renamed
Does it do anything in the background or am I missing a parameter?
Cheers
B

I have been trying to work out exactly what it does as well.
It certainly is not an APN re-namer like most, as this is something you can enable in switch pro's settings if you need too.
However like you said it also does not tap into the official HTC version like the sense widget, or CM6's modified power control widget.

Anybody ? I switch data connections off when I go to bed but when I unlock my phone in the morning I notice a 3g icon active (though it disables immediatly after)
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App

i cant even enable data connection using switchpro widget - the icon lights up but nothing happens
i have to manually turn on the connection in settings
i am only able to deactivate data connection using this widget

[Q] Need an app... can anyone help?

Ok so as far as i know there is know toggle widget that will turn on and off the incredibles mobile network. I was wondering if anyone would be kind enough to create one or point me to one that does. It bothers me that my wifi has a toggle widget but i still have to go the long way to turn on/off my mobile network. Thanks for all the hard work you guys do, cause of your work i am in love....with my phone.

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Jinksys01 said:
Ok so as far as i know there is know toggle widget that will turn on and off the incredibles mobile network. I was wondering if anyone would be kind enough to create one or point me to one that does. It bothers me that my wifi has a toggle widget but i still have to go the long way to turn on/off my mobile network. Thanks for all the hard work you guys do, cause of your work i am in love....with my phone.
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long press screen > widget > settings > mobile network
Then it put a widget on my screen to turn it on or off
Also there is a widget 3G hotspot, airplane mode, bluetooth, GPS, sound profile, rintone, and wifi.

TNS201 said:
long press screen > widget > settings > mobile network
Then it put a widget on my screen to turn it on or off
Also there is a widget 3G hotspot, airplane mode, bluetooth, GPS, sound profile, rintone, and wifi.
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Thank You so much.... It has been driving me crazy i downloaded every widget i could find all the shortcuts took you to the mobile network settings i was begining to freak.

okay another question what about one that works for launcherpro

[Q] 2G/3G Toggle App

Does anyone use a functioning 2G/3G Toggle widget? I can't find any that are a simple widget or work. Doesn't work on the Free Power Widget. The CurveFish app doesn't work on CDMA phones.

Not aware of 2g/3g but the app Data Switch will work for 3g on/off being the option isn't in the shutdown menu like it was on the Epic.

thank you. i was only doing searches for 3g switch or 2g switch, didn't even think about doing a "data switch" search. thanks again.

Try Data Enabler Widget;
That worked for me.

Widgetsoid is beast, and it has many features you might need down the road.
Posted by Mr. Z's Epic 4G Touch+Keyboard

Toggle 1x and evdo (3G).
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Does anyone use a functioning 2G/3G Toggle widget? I can't find any that are a simple widget or work. Doesn't work on the Free Power Widget. The CurveFish app doesn't work on CDMA phones.
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Are you still looking? Ain't pretty, maybe a dev can put some lipstick on it.
Any Cut will let you pin activities to the Desktop. You will have to try all the datas with any cut. Here is my solution with launcher pro.
1. Long press on desktop/shortcuts/activities.
2. Scroll and select com.android.sprint menu
3. The last DATA that mention HDR1X, select it and name it.
4. Click the new shortcut.
Hybrid automatically is both. This is default.
CDMA is 2G or 1x only
EVDO is 3G only
If someone makes it pretty and an actual on and off toggle, I would appreciate it but just having quick access to the menu works for now.

Techincally 1xRTT is 3G. The 2G version of CDMA is known as IS-95, and 1xRTT doubled what IS-95 was capable of.
Also, be aware if you go into EVDO only mode, you will not get texts or calls.

Thanks, I just know in some phones 1x means is slow data and 3G is "faster data".