Just wondering if CM7 comes with a data counter to keep an eye on mobile data (3G etc) usage.
I've had a good look through all the CM7 settings but can't find one
I have my connection pretty well controlled via Droidwall so only have gmail, contacts & calendar allowed to have access to 3G data so I'm not going to use much data but a counter may be of use if there's a good one available.
Can anyone suggest a good data counter from the market.
Thanks
3g watchdog, never had any issues with it, the pro version can even count data in blocks if you're data plan is based on it, so i highly recommend this app.
Have you checked the market?
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Have you checked the market?
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Yes I've had a quick look but there's quite a few to choose from so was after some recommendations from XDA members for CM7 really.
I have t-moble, downloaded app directly from market to oversee my data usage.
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Just tried 3G Watchdog & it seems to be quite a decent app - shows details in the notification bar so easy to view.
Will probably stick with this when I start getting charged for mobile data
I use the "NetCounter",it's the most light-weight app for data counter.
sp8y said:
Just wondering if CM7 comes with a data counter to keep an eye on mobile data (3G etc) usage.
I've had a good look through all the CM7 settings but can't find one
I have my connection pretty well controlled via Droidwall so only have gmail, contacts & calendar allowed to have access to 3G data so I'm not going to use much data but a counter may be of use if there's a good one available.
Can anyone suggest a good data counter from the market.
Thanks
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how do you access droidwall and set it to only allow certain apps to access 3g data?
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how do you access droidwall and set it to only allow certain apps to access 3g data?
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Download Droidwall from the market.
Load it & grant it Root access.
In the Droidwall menu enable firewall & enable log.
Droidwall will show a list of all apps/programmes that request wifi/3G access with a "checkmark" box next to each.
You can then check which apps you want to access wifi or 3G or both.
Go into the Droidwall menu & click "apply rules".
At the top of the screen there's an option to have it in whitelist mode (only allows access to whichever you have put the checkmark against) or blacklist mode (won't allow access to those apps that you have put a checkmark against).
I use it in whitelist mode.
Important to say if you download a new app after installing Droidwall then you have to go back in & allow it access.
There's also a log button in the menu so you can see which apps are getting blocked.
Thanks for tips. Works like a charm, but gotta slowly add the apps into the list
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Thanks for tips. Works like a charm, but gotta slowly add the apps into the list
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Some apps may also need other programmes adding to the list for example youtube may also need media server adding for it to work. In that case I use the log feature of Droidwall to show what it blocked.
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So now that I have my G2, I want to give this phone to my brother. He's a basic phone type of guy... only wanting it to make calls and send sms/mms. No need for mobile web browsing or email checking etc. SO, with that in mind, how can I allow him to do that? I see I can disable data in the wireless settings, but won't that also disable MMS then? I also see I can add a Block Email service, but not sure if thats the same as blocming the Google Email and the EMail app from accessing data...
To be honest, I think the easiest way around all that it to delete the apk's not needed in the .zip/ROM before installing. I remove DSPmanager, Development, Browser, Email, YouTube, Quicksearch bar, Protips, ALL of the wallpaper APKs including liveWallaper, SoundRecorder... to 1). make the install rom smaller 2). remove things I never use or intend to use.
Then simply don't install the GAPPS unless he wants GPS or something. Hope this helps out.
EDIT: By not installing GAPPS you have removed the step for signing into any email account, thus negating the need to block any emails ;-).
Easiest thing to do would just be to gave web blocked by tmob on his line. That way he could use all the features when connected to wifi.
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Easiest thing to do would just be to gave web blocked by tmob on his line. That way he could use all the features when connected to wifi.
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This seems like the best solution as he will still want to use things over wifi. My brother is a full time student living with my parents and not willing to pay the extra fee for data usage or data plans. I tried simply not linking to a google account, but it seems at random the phone still hits up the mobile data for whatever background stuff is happening, and am fearing that it is incurring data charges.
Thanks
Just thought of something. Years ago when I worked for Nokia, MMS and Internet used different APN settings... now it's been years since I meddled with this stuff so don't know if it has changed or not, but is there a way to mangle the APN settings for that just the Internet/Web settings are borked and MMS will still work? On my G2, I can go into the APN list, and I only see one entry, but no means of editing them... His phone is running CM 6.1.1 (I put a stable ROM on his since he is not good at all with flashing roms, let alone running experimental builds).
I mean you can also use "Firewall" for root users, which is on the market.
Restrict internet to browser if person is not gonna use browser and so on.
You could also uninstall system apps, or corrupt them.
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I'll have to look into Firewall.
Corrupting/uninstalling apps is not ideal because again, I'd like him to have full functionality when using Wifi, I just do not want his phone using 3g for anything other than MMS.
Does anyone know of any WORKING apps to control the Galaxy Nexus from your PC over 3G or even WiFi but not same network? I mostly need to be able to interact with the screen and type.
I tried:
droid VNC server - doesn't even start on my GNex
lazydroid web desktop - starts but the address is messed up (uses IPv6) and doesn't work
webkey (if this were working, it would be what I needed) - starts and some features work (seeing contacts for example) but most features don't: can't see phone screen, typing sends wrong characters to phone, gps and network location unavailable, etc.
If anyone has any ideas or knows something that works, please do share!
PS: i know there might be other topics asking this but I couldn't find anything fully relevant to my needs.
Thank you!
Airdroid. File transfers are slow but most everything else works fine. There is some delay as well but they did a good job implementing a desktop feel for controlling your phone.
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Airdroid. File transfers are slow but most everything else works fine. There is some delay as well but they did a good job implementing a desktop feel for controlling your phone.
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Thanx,
I already use AirDroid and yes, it is nice but it has 2 things missing which I really would like:
1. see the actual phone "desktop" - its screen - and interact with it (scroll, start, stop apps, etc)
2. only works over WiFi
Other than that, it is a very nice phone management tool
have you guys tried android web control??
it looks to use the phone interface. i havent had a chance to try it yet.
do you mean https://market.android.com/details?id=genux.android.webcontrol?
if so, then it doesn't use the phone interface. it's just another "normal" web-based platform to send/receive SMS and see your contacts.
I'm also missing this kind of remote control app. Nothing is working. :-(
LazyDroid does work just fine, but you have to go into your wifi settings and get the IPv4 address and enter that in with the port number.
To get your IP:
Settings -> Wi-Fi -> Menu -> Advanced
- OR -
Settings -> Wi-Fi -> tap the network to which you are connected
***Looks like LazyDroid updated today or yesterday and now shows the IPv4 address right on the app instead of IPv6
Remote Web Desktop, its on the market.
Very good and featurerich app.
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Remote Web Desktop, its on the market.
Very good and featurerich app.
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Up until now it is one of the best but I still can't get the remote control function to work. I installed the additional program on my phone but when I try to use the function all I get is a black screen...
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Up until now it is one of the best but I still can't get the remote control function to work. I installed the additional program on my phone but when I try to use the function all I get is a black screen...
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I have the exact same problem. Black screen. It used to work on my OG Droid.
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LazyDroid does work just fine, but you have to go into your wifi settings and get the IPv4 address and enter that in with the port number.
To get your IP:
Settings -> Wi-Fi -> Menu -> Advanced
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Settings -> Wi-Fi -> tap the network to which you are connected
***Looks like LazyDroid updated today or yesterday and now shows the IPv4 address right on the app instead of IPv6
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LazyDroid is not working. No app is at this time it seems.
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remote to android ICS Galaxy Nexus
After reading thisa thread I tried both LazyDroid and Remote Web Control and they both worked fine over wifi. Both apps are available through Android Market.
In fact the two apps look almost exactly the same. Both use a browser to access from your PC. Both display the IP address and port to use when you start your browser. Pretty simple. Real remote view requires root.
I am on a Galaxy Nexus running ICS.
I think the OP's point has been missed.
He is looking for a remote control app, that can function without wifi. I too am looking for an app such as this, as I use my phone to tether to my pc, and it acts as my internet connection, hence I cannot be on the same wifi network on my pc!
If anyone has found, or made, an app that can do this I would greatly appreciate it!
There is a free app on the market called webkey that does exactly that.
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There is a free app on the market called webkey that does exactly that.
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Webkey is what I used before I got my Gnex. Unfortunately, it doesn't work on ICS...
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Webkey is what I used before I got my Gnex. Unfortunately, it doesn't work on ICS...
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Says it has "far from perfect" ics support now, still better than none at all though I suppose. Will give this a try later as this is something I'm looking for too.
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Says it has "far from perfect" ics support now, still better than none at all though I suppose. Will give this a try later as this is something I'm looking for too.
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I did try it. It shows the screen at least and you almost can move through the homescreens but it freezes the phone to the point where you have to remove the battery to restart it. Most other options work though.
Waiting for it to get better
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Why don't you contact the dev? I had an issue on my G2X where I had to constantly refresh the screen in order to see it. I sent him an email and almost immediately he got back to me and helped me fix it right then and there. He's a cool Guy.
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This was my experience also, guess the search continues!
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Hi guys,
I was wondering if there is an app, that can allow single apps to data roam? I travel a lot and need to text often, when i'm abroad. So i want to keep whatsapp connected to the data network while roaming, but block all other apps like the play store and play music to stop huge data downloads.
Should i just turn all sync except for whatsapp of? Or is there another method?
Thanks for any advice !
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I think you'll need to do it manually. In settings - data - you can select all other apps and restrict their background data.
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Hey if you already have root, i would highly recommend "lbe privacy guard"
Thanks, LBE works perfect!
I am currently roaming in The Netherlands (I am on a T-Mobile UK contract at home), and I have been using WhatsApp messenger to send messages back home when I am on WiFi at the house I am staying at.
With T-Mobile I can buy a 50Mb Roaming Data bundle, which I am considering doing at the moment so I can use WhatsApp when I am out and about, however, I am concerned that other Apps will eat away at the data and it will last no time.
Is there anyway (perhaps by installing a Firewall?) I can set my phone up so only WhatsApp Messenger can access the internet when I am on a Cellular connection and ignore it when on WiFi?
Thanks for any help you can give?
Stewart
The only solution I can think of is turn off sync and freeze apps that might consume data unknowingly. Maybe somebody has a better solution because I would like to know as well.
butter and jelly please...
i'm not sure of droidwall's capabilities, but i would think you could block everything except 1 app.
Zepius said:
i'm not sure of droidwall's capabilities, but i would think you could block everything except 1 app.
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Just installed DroidWall actually, seems to do the job! Needs root though!
Thanks
Stewart
StuMcBill said:
Just installed DroidWall actually, seems to do the job! Needs root though!
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Stewart
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Are u trying to prevent background data??? And only have foreground data???
If you want to prevent apps from using dataconnection in the background you can use stock android tools:
Settings -> Data usage -> klick on a app -> uncheck background data ...
More powerful are root apps like DroidWall or LBE Privacy Guard.
Hey, I'm looking for a way to completely disable mobile data, as in it would NEVER turn on.
Currently I have it disabled, sync disabled etc. but at random times (sometimes at shutdown or startup, sometimes when disabling wifi), it shows the H icon with up-down arrows and I get charged €1 for the session.
It's both annoying and costly, so I need a solution ASAP!
Things I've tried:
Making a fake APN (name: xyz, address: xyz) - still connects to the real one...
Removing real APN - it keeps coming back.
HELP!
Thanks!
The only way i know of that could be useful to you:
Settings > Data Usage (Under Wireless and Networks) > Mobile Data Uncheck it. While you are in there you can also press the menu button and tick restrict background data.
Hope this helps.
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The only way i know of that could be useful to you:
Settings > Data Usage (Under Wireless and Networks) > Mobile Data Uncheck it. While you are in there you can also press the menu button and tick restrict background data.
Hope this helps.
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That is really helpful, thanks!
Noe is there any way to disable the "background data restricted" yellow triangle and message?
No, not without modifying the android os itself. However unticking the mobile data setting should do the trick without using the restriction .
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bobfbaby said:
No, not without modifying the android os itself. However unticking the mobile data setting should do the trick without using the restriction .
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Modifying is what I do, anyway, so that is not a problem
Just moments ago I stumbled upon a wanam app that does just what I wanted.
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Awesome, I'm glad you solved your problem.
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