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You all have no problems with this app?
For me it shows a lot less have been downloaded than it actually was.
Example:
app shows 400MB, but on my providers page it shows 600MB has been downloaded this month!
I need a nice widget that shows correct 3G download numbers!
A number of factors can effect the readings and monitoring of your device.
When did you install can effect the reading as you might have been downloading prior to installation.
Incorrect date setting with regards to when your monthly data download starts.
Not running. If you tend to kill applications you might have killed watchdog by accident so was not running at the time you were downloading.
I think some kill applications allow for you to add other applications to an exemption list, applications you don't want to kill. You might need to check these settings.
Hope this helps you solve your data miss match.
yani2000 said:
You all have no problems with this app?
For me it shows a lot less have been downloaded than it actually was.
Example:
app shows 400MB, but on my providers page it shows 600MB has been downloaded this month!
I need a nice widget that shows correct 3G download numbers!
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the "month" of your provider, is not usually the "month" that you have in mind.
they go by your billing cycle
so reset your data count to match the next billing cycle
I'm using Automatic Task Killer and I've also double checked that 3G Watchdog isn't starred.
The moment I installed 3G Watchdog I've also set "Last started on" to 1st July 2010.
Now, I have corrected my quota under: Menu->Set quota Counters... to reflect my providers data and will see how it will go through.
Thx for all your replies!
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Now, I have corrected my quota under: Menu->Set quota Counters... to reflect my providers data and will see how it will go through.
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Thankyou for sharing this information. I didn't know that myself.
I'm back to inform you all that 3G Watchdog is still off target!
First it showed 20MB less now it shows 40MB less.
First I thought that it doesn't count 2G, but I double checked and saw that in fact it did took 2G data into account.
Now I'm leaning towards that my network provider is cheating or something.
Does your provider count your network traffic exactly like 3g watchdog or e.g. 100kb-parts...that would have an impact!
Does any one know how to find out if your provider counts the data in blocks?
Send them an e-mail and ask them.
Is there an alternative to 3g watchdog it is definitely not calculating my usage correctly and this could potantially be very costly for me, unfortunately an unlimited data plan in this recession hit country is like everything else way too expensive so i just pay 69 cents a day for 50MB and if i go over than (which i have done before) they charge you a fortune which is why i use 3g watchdog which incidentally used to run fine on my old HD2 but since ive got the GS2 it's been constanly wrong if i send a text to check my balance which ive just done i can see ive used 41.69MB so far today yet 3g watchdog tells me ive only used 20.69 that is over half so imagine i forgot to send a text to get my balance and just keep surfing the net,suddendly i discover all my credit is eaten up, Meteor don't care they aint in the business of warning people who go over their 50MB daily limit which is why it's imperative i have the correct usuage.
Sorry for the long post but you can see my prediament.
Try Dodol phone usage. In settings, make sure the refresh time is 1 minute (which should be the default value).
Hi!
Yes, I see 3G Watchdog had some problems:
Overview:
* KNOWN PROBLEMS:
- [June 2011] Inaccuracy reported on Samsung with Gingerbread 2.3.3. Might be solved in 3GW 0.28.2 with the new option to use the old counting interface.
What's new:
Fixed accuracy problems on some Samsung phones with Gingerbread.
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I hope the updated version helped!
Hi
Wonder if you guy's can help. Just got a sim free defy and have noticed it seems very data hungry from the off.
Installed a data app and its saying im using 5 mb + a day.
What is it doing, to use all this data all i seem to have done is put my location in the weather app thats built in, logged on to my face book and thats about it. oh and set up my o2 email account.
Cant seem to find how to limit the size of email download in the accounts.
How can i monitor each individual program and find out which ones causing the problem.
Dave
doliver55 said:
Hi
Wonder if you guy's can help. Just got a sim free defy and have noticed it seems very data hungry from the off.
Installed a data app and its saying im using 5 mb + a day.
What is it doing, to use all this data all i seem to have done is put my location in the weather app thats built in, logged on to my face book and thats about it. oh and set up my o2 email account.
Cant seem to find how to limit the size of email download in the accounts.
How can i monitor each individual program and find out which ones causing the problem.
Dave
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you could try setting up something on 'data manager'
Whats everybody else's usage average out each day only asking cause its my works phone sim and don;t want to get stung for data usage.
Today it's 2,76MB, though I've used 1,39GB over the last month.
I have 3GB included in my contract. couldn't care less about traffic ...
but if you want absolute control install droidwall and see what connects to the internet.
doliver55 said:
Whats everybody else's usage average out each day only asking cause its my works phone sim and don;t want to get stung for data usage.
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An Android phone was a mistake if you're looking to avoid heavy data usage.
my average is about 30 mb on weekends (out of wifi range) and like 2 mb on weekdays as I'm on school holidays and moslty always in wifi range
[UT] X-RAY said:
I have 3GB included in my contract. couldn't care less about traffic ...
but if you want absolute control install droidwall and see what connects to the internet.
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Cheers for the droidwall tip, seems a good way of restricting a lot of things
I also observe that Android sometimes produces traffic without an order to do so. 3gwatchdog counts the traffic and shows the origin-applications, some are just google or motoblur stuff but without any option to deactivate traffic or updates or whatever they're doing.....
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I also observe that Android sometimes produces traffic without an order to do so.
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Of course, the OS is designed to be used with an always-on data connection.
If you don't have one of those, an Android phone is not a good idea.
I do have unlimited traffic, but a speed limitation after 200 MB to 64kbit/s which isnt fun anymore.
Thats the problem of the big ans usually good providers in Germany, even the highly priced agreements have that little traffic included.
Thus, I think it should be possible to deactivate useless data traffic even in Android, mh? There should be some options that deny traffic usage in general and also for single apps. (btw. I tried droidwall, but some apps tunneld the firewall and produces traffic anyway!)
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Thus, I think it should be possible to deactivate useless data traffic even in Android, mh?
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There are ways to completely disable data usage but I'm, not sure it's possible for individual apps.
But, like I said, if heavy data usage is a concern, Android is not the right OS for you.
Ignore Step666 his talking crap, android is a good OS even if ur not connected all the time, (I dont even use 3g connection, I mostly use only wi-fi) ..not everyone hangs on facebook all day or needs those weather widgets and stuff like that... really depends on a user.
but if u have a problem with heavy data usage i can help
-first a program that will help u monitor your usage (u can also reset counters monthly) - try traffic counter extended, there are also other apps that help u limit how much data u can transfer over wifi/cell
-second i think droidwall is the app u are looking for
(its a firewall for Android. This is for users that don't have an unlimited data plan. It allows unrestricted WiFi access, however it blocks all access over the cellular network unless you add the application to the whitelist.)
Also, try disabling auto sync on the power control widget.
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Ignore Step666 his talking crap...
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No I'm not.
The fact you're having to install third-party apps to prevent the phone from automatically connecting to the internet merely proves my point - it is designed to be used with an always-on internet connection.
there was a third party app called DROIDWALL...it allows you to block all the unwanted apps from connecting with internet.. and yes it allows only specific apps to be blocked..
yeah use droidwall, its easy - set it to "white list (allow selected)" then select the google system apps and the apps you like to have internet access, any new apps you install wont get net access unless you add it to the white list, making it easy to manage.
you can also restrict wifi and/or 3G per app.
nice for apps like notepad that somehow need internet access.
Thanks for your ideas.
I did already use Droidwal for some time, but it did not function properly.
I blocked certain apps and for some time I blocked all apps, includig system apps. And what happened? There was data usage by any program, at least the traffic counter showed traffic usage. Thus, it seems not to block really what I set to block. :-/
Thx for the tip with Droidwall! Works great
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...Thus, it seems not to block really what I set to block. :-/
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I had to apply the rules manually... Did you try?
What do you mean by "manually"? You can manually set apps to white- and blacklist, yeah, or what u mean?
Is there somehting included on the DHD or any known app, that can tell me how much data I have transfered over my mobile internet connection?
YES - it does sound like a topic that should be interesting to a lot of people and discussed multiple times already. Unfortunately, I haven't found the answer through searching. So maybe, you can just point me to the right keywords?
thanks
-Markus
Just search the market for usage monitors.
Like PhoneUsage or 3G watchdog.
Give NetCounter a shot, I've used it since owning a Hero. It has all the features you'd expect, and its free.
Agreed. I used NetCounter on my Hero, and use it on my DHD.
Gives you usage, billing months, alarms.
Ace.
thanks guys. NetCounter is really cool
Hopefully, those non informative posts are not against forum policy.
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If you also need a system diagnostics widget with info about CPU, memory, battery usage and so on I recommend Elixir.
It shows mobile/wifi traffic amongst a lot of other stuff like switches for airplane mode etc. and the widgets are highly configurable.
I use Data counter widget and I'm very happy with it. It allows me to track mobile and WiFi data separately and has a lot of useful statistics.
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Phone Usage!!!
everyhting from calls, SMS and Data.
Pro version lets you make an ALERT depending upon the max limit set by you.
Markus Hanke said:
Is there somehting included on the DHD or any known app, that can tell me how much data I have transfered over my mobile internet connection?
YES - it does sound like a topic that should be interesting to a lot of people and discussed multiple times already. Unfortunately, I haven't found the answer through searching. So maybe, you can just point me to the right keywords?
thanks
-Markus
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3g watchdog does the job for me... i can also set it to give me an alarm after a specific amount of usage and turn off mobile internet connectivity after it reaches specific usage!
Hi guys, Im the dev of Root Call Blocker, a powerful blocking solution. There have been a few reports of people experiencing issues with the data connection on the S3, which i dont have.
Could someone please let me know if this is indeed the case?
If you do find an issue please follow this procedure:
- as soon as you spot the radio without a data connection (not after a call) send logs through the "Write to us" item in Settings
- once youve sent the report, try using the Debugging tools found in settings
- if the tools do not help, please send another report - this will still help me track issues
Thanks in advance, PR after the break
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Root Call Blocker - the only truly functional call filter
Feeling paranoid? Need privacy? Discretion? Enter Root Call Blocker, the only true call firewall available on Android.
Unlike all other call blocking apps, Root Call Blocker silently blocks calls at a system level. You need not even know its working.
Supported languages: English, Español, Français, Deutsch, Italiano, Ελληνικά, Português, Magyar, Pyccĸий, Українська.
If you want to help translate, visit http://bit.ly/wCgD4j
Advantages:
- A call will never go through
- Your phone never rings
- Reject calls from anyone, including restricted numbers
- Wildcards block groups of callers
- Keep blocked calls and messages hidden
- Five reject methods, including "Don't answer"
- Per-number logging
Features:
- Multiple profiles
- Groups integration
- Exceptions
- SMS auto-replies
- Toggle widget
- Scheduling
- Logging
- In-app replies
- Persistent and event notifications
- Customizable vibrate notifications
- Export from hidden logs
- Low profile
- And much, much more
Debugging
Please follow the instructions in the app's Settings menu to send us logs of your error. Reproduce the error, then send the log.
Market link:
https://market.android.com/details?id=fahrbot.apps.rootcallblocker.beta&feature=search_result
The Trial allows you to block one ITEM. You can use Groups to block multiple contacts.
Screens:
Hi my friend once again. Never had any issues on the s3 with this app. But my guess is losing data connection happens when the app is kicking out of memory. I recognized this on the s1 as well but as soon as you restart the app the connection is back again. Maybe someone can confirm this.
Throwing out of the window from my flying Ferrari killer S3
No, only the service can run out of memory, the daemon is not kill able.
I assume that these were teething problems.
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I'm using this app and haven't experienced any issues with the data connection. Not sure if it's because the profile set up is only active during the night when I'm not using the data connection anyway.
slonn said:
I'm using this app and haven't experienced any issues with the data connection. Not sure if it's because the profile set up is only active during the night when I'm not using the data connection anyway.
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The daemon in this app intercepts all cellular traffic, regardless of the active profile. That I guess means its working as it should.
Best blocker so far. I have not encountered any cell signal disruption but I assume further improvement can still be made to the app although I can't personally give any suggestion since I'm quite fine dealing with the current UI design and setup. Perhaps underlining codes can be improved further?
Orpheus1120 said:
Best blocker so far. I have not encountered any cell signal disruption but I assume further improvement can still be made to the app although I can't personally give any suggestion since I'm quite fine dealing with the current UI design and setup. Perhaps underlining codes can be improved further?
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Sorry what are underlining codes?
1.8.3.21
Added full compatibility for Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bea
ftgg99 said:
1.8.3.21
Added full compatibility for Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bea
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OK guys id appreciate some feedback - is everything OK? Any issues with the shift to JB?
Anything to report?
Working fine for me on cm10. Thanks for the great app!
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Excellent, thank you.
Does caller know is being blocked?
zambezia said:
Does caller know is being blocked?
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It depends on the reject method you chose and the topology (speed, congestion, etc) of the network at the time. At worst the caller may hear a partial tone. I suggest you try all the reject methods for yourself, theres a free version of the app available:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fahrbot.apps.rootcallblocker.beta
Just call yourself via skype or whatever.
I want to raise a question. What is the pros and cons using this Root Call Blocker over some replacement.
I thought this because the word Root in the title. Does this app requires root?
This one even don't require root and could connect servers in order to get junk call list.
Maybe you can ask that developer to help too.
ansonscleung said:
I want to raise a question. What is the pros and cons using this Root Call Blocker over some replacement.
I thought this because the word Root in the title. Does this app requires root?
This one even don't require root and could connect servers in order to get junk call list.
Maybe you can ask that developer to help too.
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Yeah I don't think that developer is quite in our league there... as for the rest of it why don't you just go ahead and read the app description:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fahrbot.apps.rootcallblocker.beta&hl=en
Thanx MAN
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Thanx MAN
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Youre welcome of course, but what about all the stuff in the OP?
Bought the app for my S3 running stock Jelly bean, unfortunately upon testing I found out that blocked caller still hears partial ring before being blocked. Had to refund. Is there any way to address this?
Thanks!
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[email protected] said:
Bought the app for my S3 running stock Jelly bean, unfortunately upon testing I found out that blocked caller still hears partial ring before being blocked. Had to refund. Is there any way to address this?
Thanks!
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Nope. Blocking speed depends on the network topology (speed, quality, congestion, roaming) at the time - you might find, using the "fast reject" method that there is sometimes an immediate disconnect and other times a partial tone.
Re fast reject - its a simple command just to kill the call asap, it completely ignores the network state, just kills the call on the device end.
Anyway, this is the best you will ever see outside virtual phone numbers nowadays. Also, you know theres a trial available right?
Hi,
I use tTorrent to download big files when I'm at work (we have a fiber connection, there's no problem). I set it on Wifi only, but I owuld like to prevent it from downloading from my home network (I don't have a lot of bandwidth allocated). Is this possible? I know that the app can't do it (didn't expect more anyway) but is there an app who could do that for me?
I tried blocking the tTorrent port on my router but I can't figure out how :/
Thank you!
This sounds like a job for TASKER!! lol AMAZING app and really one of the main reasons I put up with a lot of android BS, and not move to the iPhone. Be warned Tasker is scary at first since it SOOO powerful, however after some reading and youtube videos I was up and running, examples of what I have it do.
on random times of the day Tasker will send a text to my wife explaining how much I love her.
When I launch camera, or gallery the brightness of the screen goes all the way up, when I launch the camera NFC enables.
When I launch a web browser screen rotation turns on, when I leave it turns off.
at 7pm the phone goes in to auto reply mode explaining to any would be textures and callers I'm working out and I'll get back to them soon
There's one I found that if your going over 5MPH auto text will turn on and will explain to people your driving.
Sleep mode after 12pm and off at 7am
Tasker & astrid make for a wonderful location based reminder team!
Locale is mch like tasked only VERY VERY simple, and you will be frustrated at the fact that you cant to 1 tenths of what Tasker does. lol
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these are very basic commands, there are MANY MANY more.
Dont forget to hit THANKS!
You could also do this at the network level. Set up a static reservation for your phone so that it always gets the same ip address. Then block the port(s) that the program uses for that ip assess address. Net result is that the firewall will prevent the connection.
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LBE Privacy Guard is your best solution. It has individual app firewall, and app permission manager.
That tasker app sounds like it makes life a little easier. I'm going to have to check that out
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