Is there a widget for the Defy that actually switches between 2G and 3G (to preserve power when its just laying on the table waiting for email) as opposed to bringing me to the network settings menu which seems to be the case for all I've used? Even better would be to get Widgetsoid to do so...
I use Extended Controls from the market which has this widget function.
Edit: widget just brings up network menu as you described. Sorry.
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To my knowledge, this is not supported by Android, this, no widget can do it up to now.
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lonest4r said:
To my knowledge, this is not supported by Android, this, no widget can do it up to now.
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+1 it's not supported by android
Then how come system settings can do it?
Didn't find a 2G/3G widget yet, but if you point an "activity" for Any Cut to "GSM/UMTS Options." I've renamed the shortcut to 2G/3G on my phone.
This launches the part of the network settings in which you can toggle 2G-only on and off.
It's not a direct toggle, but it takes only two taps to switch 3G off which is faster than navigating to settings>wireless&netwoks>mobile_networks>select_network. And with the Any Cut method you don't have to remember where to look in the settings menu, which is laid out in a very unlogical way.*
*) Really, why are Location&Security combined? Wouldn't Security&Privacy make more sense?
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Anyone know of a widget to switch between 3G and 2G? I hate having to trawl through the settings menus.
DrBarrell said:
Anyone know of a widget to switch between 3G and 2G? I hate having to trawl through the settings menus.
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It's not possible. Even the widgets on the market will direct you to the settings screen to make the adjustment
DrBarrell said:
Anyone know of a widget to switch between 3G and 2G? I hate having to trawl through the settings menus.
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switchpro widget should do it mate got few other things on it aswell
There's one by curve-fish that'll take you to that menu, but i don't like the logo much. Search on the market-place, and you should find some apps.
Great app available
There is one in the Market place that just does in one click.
Search for "3G Toggle"
App name : Toggle data Widget
App By : Cameron Murphy
thanks for the advice guys, I'll check them out
Does anybody know where I can get a widget to switch between the two?
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You wont find one. Its just not possible as Android doesnt permit that. Sorry mate...
Cheers
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There is the 2G-3G Widget
I use "Network" by "Philipp Mangelow". It doesn't auto switch but it gives you quick access to the network settings so you can switch between the two (faster than navigating through menus I find).
I haven't tried the 2g-3g application from CurveFish, but last time I checked it recommended not using it with the Desire, may have changed now. Best of luck =D
I know, I saw that. It mentioned not to use it with the Droid too and that was my phone before I've just got the Desire.
I've used it with both and all seems well. Again, it just takes you straight to the setting as opposed to being a toggle switch. But its a shortcut nevertheless.
Not seen Network before, so will look at that. x
SwitchPro widget has this working with some ROMs - not all. I had it working on Eclair but not on FroYo.
The PowerControl widget in OpenDesire ROM allows this exactly. You might be able to install its APK and get it working. It has a 2G-3G toggle and a separate GPRS-HSPDA toggle. You can set mobile data to only be enabled if 3G is enabled too.
The CurveFish widget opens the cell settings menu for you to change between the two - not a widget toggle per se, yup.
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You wont find one. Its just not possible as Android doesnt permit that. Sorry mate...
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The Power Control in CyanogenMOD does allow this, but presumably support for it has been specifically coded into the OS.
Regard,
Dave
I have a n00b-like question, and I am ashamed.
In apps, for many of the current roms, there is a "Power Control Widgets Config" app.
WTF does it do?
I would have thought that it would change settings in the "Power Control" android widget, but it does Nothing for me...
Or perhaps in the notifications dropdown settings? Nope, not there either.
I've never seen it do a damn thing.
What critical piece of obvious information am I missing?
Flame away.
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I think it may actually be a widget. I haven't seen it in a rom, but it could be. Try long pressing it on a home screeen and see if anything happens.
kingdazy said:
I have a n00b-like question, and I am ashamed.
In apps, for many of the current roms, there is a "Power Control Widgets Config" app.
WTF does it do?
I would have thought that it would change settings in the "Power Control" android widget, but it does Nothing for me...
Or perhaps in the notifications dropdown settings? Nope, not there either.
I've never seen it do a damn thing.
What critical piece of obvious information am I missing?
Flame away.
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That app works for me. It is to configure certain settings in the notification toggle Widgets. I use it to set the sound to do silent/vibrate/sound. I also set the flashlight to normal with that, and also the brightness settings.
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That app works for me. It is to configure certain settings in the notification toggle Widgets. I use it to set the sound to do silent/vibrate/sound. I also set the flashlight to normal with that, and also the brightness settings.
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Ah! Indeed sir, you are correct.
Since my dropdown does not have the brightness toggle, I did not make the connection. But since I was able to change the toggle color, I can see that this does indeed config that feature.
Is this a scenario where I have to be editing some .txt file to change the toggles?
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Ah! Indeed sir, you are correct.
Since my dropdown does not have the brightness toggle, I did not make the connection. But since I was able to change the toggle color, I can see that this does indeed config that feature.
Is this a scenario where I have to be editing some .txt file to change the toggles?
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Yes, exactly. If you wanted to use the brightness toggle, or any toggle, you'd need to edit the widget.txt file (if you're on sense). If you add the brightness.toggle, and the flashlight toggle, then the app will configure how those toggles act for you.
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I was wondering if there is any way i can change what shortcuts i have when i drag down the status bar, i see 4 shortcuts on the top theres the wifi, bluetooth, gps, and volume. for me, one of the most used functions on this new rom is the tether, is there any way i can add or even replace one of these shortcuts with the tether?
it gets really annoying to have to go into settings then wireless then tether.
Yes.
Settings > CM settings > Interface > Notification Power Widget > Widget buttons
All the way at the bottom is Toggle Wifi AP [hotspot]. Wimax is 4G, and the mobile data is you 3G.
Ohh yea
I just figured this out the other day and its "Awesome" as barney would say
anyways
go to Settings
CyanogenMod settings
Notifications power widget
Widget buttons
and choose what notifications you want
then press back
and in the notification power widget "settings" you can choose the order you want everything
"Widget button order"
its soo useful
@roxx you did it again Batman.
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@roxx you did it again Batman.
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...-kicks batman costume under the bed- I don't know what you're talking about...
And just helping out.
Hi guys!
I wanted to know if it is possible to add to the notification bar some shortcuts one most important that i want to add is to turn on and off the 3G (internet) do you guys know if it is possible on stock version? and if it does require a ROM then which one?
with best regards.
There are several widgets available to turn off data or select edge speed only. My question is why? Smartphones become pretty useless without a connection or at least a connection that can provide data in a reliable manner.
There should be a few roms that allow this. Look for quick panel settings in op features. I know FreeGS3 has it.
I always keep data turned off unless I am using it. Significantly improves battery for me plus I have never liked the idea of so many system apps 'checking in' without my knowing.
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Hi, thanks for the replies i downloaded the wigdet to turn on or off, but i was wondering if there is any way to add it to the status bar? Couldnt find any widget that adds it as a shortcut near the wifi sign.
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