Got my E4GT last night and I've got something that seems a bit weird happening:
The phone is sporadically popping up data roaming warnings and notifications while I'm on wifi inside the house. I have the roaming guard thing off in the options too. Any idea why this is happening?
----
Unrelated question: is there a way to reset the customizing you've done to the app screens in TouchWiz? I couldn't find a way to reset it - I pressed the minus on a couple apps and I don't see a way to get them back into the app drawer/pages now. That didn't actually uninstall them did it? Several of them were preinstalled apps that I don't even see on the market.
Love this phone - I came from an OG Droid on Verizon and it's just insane how much faster it is.
Thanks!
I had the roaming guard on wifi too.
Related
I'm using my Desire on a prepaid account with Telus, and a few months back they introduced prepaid data. The problem is they are charging $3/MB for it. I've talked with Telus and they said there's nothing they can do to disable the feature.
But over the past week I've noticed that my data connection will randomly turn itself on, causing my gmail and twitter feeds to update, costing me money. Its only come to around a dollar so far, but that's because I've caught it every time it updates. If I were to leave it on with wifi disabled for a length of time it could literally end up costing me $5-10.
So I was wondering anyone knew of a way to permanently disable it, so that even if it tried to turn itself on it wouldn't work. My phone is fully rooted and S-OFFed running MIUI, so I'm open to fairly drastic measures.
There should be a setting there that disables data. I am not familiar with MIUI but I hear that it's based on Cyanogenmod. On Cyanogen the option to disable data is on Wireless & network section>Mobile networks>Data enabled(uncheck)
Obviously. There's a feature like that in every rom. The problem is it doesn't stay off. It will randomly turn itself on.
Well that sucks then. Have you tried creating a dummy APN and setting it as the default? Not sure it it will work but it's worth a try.
I should have thought of that. Back when I got my Desire last August I couldn't get data on any AOSP roms because the APN was messed up.
I didn't create a dummy, but instead just messed up the Telus APN, and now even with data enabled it won't connect.
Thanks!
Shortly after I got my VZW Galaxy Nexus, I opened up the data usage monitor to change some settings. It went a little crazy, then it force closed. Now every time I try to pull up the Data Usage screen, the "Settings" app just freezes, then eventually force closes. I can get Data Usage to open, but I have to put the phone in Airplane Mode first. Once I turn Mobile Data back on, it freezes again.
Anyone else experiencing this? Any suggestions for a fix? I suppose this isn't crucial for me, but it would be nice to have it working
I have exactly the same issue. It was present with the stock Android 4.0.2 (ICL53F) and with the Revolution HD 2.1.5 after rooting.
However I figured a way to start the data usage normally (without going to Airplane mode). You have to go to Settings > More... > Mobile networks > Check off the Data enabled box
Then go back and check your traffic by clicking on Data usage
This is the only workaround I found so far, except for the Airplane mode (which is more time consuming, having in mind that you have to enter your pin afterwards and look for network).
I believe that this is an ICS bug and it should be fixed. The data usage cannot be opened while you are using your data connection, that is bs. Instead of force closing I sent few reports to Google via the phone, but i don't think they will be acknowledged when coming from a rooted phone with a custom image.
Mine works normal and I'm on stock 4.0.2.
Do you have Mobile data on?
CDMA or GSM
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using XDA App
I figured another workround. Set a data warning and it will no longer FC. At least that worked for me. I set it at 1.6 GB. Although I have unlimited data plan I have never reached more than 1 GB of traffic anyway.
denis4o said:
I figured another workround. Set a data warning and it will no longer FC. At least that worked for me. I set it at 1.6 GB. Although I have unlimited data plan I have never reached more than 1 GB of traffic anyway.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
HUGE BUMP.
But is the only place I've ever seen this issue discussed.
What happens if you just can't access this screen?
Not even with Airplane mode...
I don't know what to do... and I'm on Kitkat now. Still same problem.
Perhaps someone here can help...
I am running tommytomatoe's Classic ROM v0.1.0 w/ the Supreme Cream Sandwich theme.
Yesterday evening, I wanted to turn on 4G to do a largish download. I used the quick settings and tapped the 4G box. The phone attempted to turn on 4G but just sat there saying, "Turning on 4G," without succeeding. (I have used 4G in this location before.) I went to the main settings window, and looked at 4G. Same thing: "Turning on 4G," endlessly -- and no way to get the phone to stop doing this. I hot-booted. I did a full reboot. Still "Turning on 4G" -- and a noticeable drain on the battery. In the end, the only way I found out of this "loop," was to restore a Nandroid.
I noticed one strange thing while trying to make one of the settings interfaces turn off 4G. A long-press on the 4G box in quick settings brought up the dialog, pictured here, instead of the settings window. Something tells me this is at the root of the phone not succeeding with turning on the 4G. Tapping the upper one got me to the main 4g settings window. Tapping the lower one got me a dialog that said something like "No 4G service available. Contact your carrier." Where is this weird duplication, and how do I get rid of it?
Thanks ------>
Did you use the RSA keychecker app to make sure your RSA keys are intact? If you lose those 4g is borked.
We are legion, for we are many.
Sent from the DarkSide of the GalaXy with a MEK device
moseso said:
Perhaps someone here can help...
I am running tommytomatoe's Classic ROM v0.1.0 w/ the Supreme Cream Sandwich theme.
Yesterday evening, I wanted to turn on 4G to do a largish download. I used the quick settings and tapped the 4G box. The phone attempted to turn on 4G but just sat there saying, "Turning on 4G," without succeeding. (I have used 4G in this location before.) I went to the main settings window, and looked at 4G. Same thing: "Turning on 4G," endlessly -- and no way to get the phone to stop doing this. I hot-booted. I did a full reboot. Still "Turning on 4G" -- and a noticeable drain on the battery. In the end, the only way I found out of this "loop," was to restore a Nandroid.
I noticed one strange thing while trying to make one of the settings interfaces turn off 4G. A long-press on the 4G box in quick settings brought up the dialog, pictured here, instead of the settings window. Something tells me this is at the root of the phone not succeeding with turning on the 4G. Tapping the upper one got me to the main 4g settings window. Tapping the lower one got me a dialog that said something like "No 4G service available. Contact your carrier." Where is this weird duplication, and how do I get rid of it?
Thanks ------>
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I know it might sound like alot of work mate,but i back up and wipe my complete sd card at least once a month and re-partition it with ext 4 and i will admit i dont have that sort of problem with my tele ever.Im always using 4G.Things and settings get cluttered after awhile and cache and delvik just dont do the trick anymore,so you need to do a full wipe,once in awhile mate.
6ANONAMUS9 said:
I know it might sound like alot of work mate,but i back up and wipe my complete sd card at least once a month and re-partition it with ext 4 and i will admit i dont have that sort of problem with my tele ever.Im always using 4G.Things and settings get cluttered after awhile and cache and delvik just dont do the trick anymore,so you need to do a full wipe,once in awhile mate.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You're right... That sounds like a lot of work -- but I'm backing up and preparing to do that now -- and reflash the ROM if need be.
I was hoping someone would be able to show me where the scalpel could be applied to excise this wiggliness. Since that ain't happening, I'm sure the sledge hammer approach will get it. Thanks!
Hoping this might ring a bell with anyone who has fiddled around with the GN and CM11.
The CM11 update notification won me over and I pushed CM11 (11-20140308 snap - toro) a few weeks ago.
Interestingly enough I saw a HUGE battery drain improvement. Possibly an oddity unless others have noticed this too.
Anyway, the big issue when using CM11 is random data blackouts. The phone can be on 3G, 4G, or Wifi and it will act like there is no data access. eBay app and Chrome give the 'no connection' type error with other things like email just not updating.
The fix so far is to reboot the phone. As soon as it comes back up the data portion works perfectly. Not the most time effective solution especially if trying to get important data on the go.
I know Google has marked this phone as past it's prime in terms of support, but with CM still supporting builds for this device I'm hoping something may sound familiar and somebody could give some words of wisdom for this problem. With the Nexus 6 device slotted to be released in the summer/fall timeframe I'm holding out on replacing the GN.
Ideas anyone?
change other kernel/boot.img
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
well yes but I was also interested if anyone else may have been experiencing this.
if this is the same issue I've seen in some ROM threads then yes you aren't alone.
instead of doing a reboot, have you tried toggling airplane mode on then off? if that works, you'll spend way less time vs waiting for boot up
glad to know I wasn't alone on this one!
The 'no network found' issue just came up a minute ago. Probably had tried the airplane mode before but in a hurry I defaulted to restart.
The quick switch between AP mode and back did bring the connection back, although with the phone starting up fairly quickly the different between doing AP mode or restarting seems to be differently by only a second or two.
If this has been seen with some ROMs, what have people turned to as an alternative?
Every since Verizon pushed the Lollipop update to my N4, my "Mobile Data" turns back on all by itself after it has been disabled. It even turns back on when I am connected to wifi.
Has anyone else experienced this and if so can you please explain how I may fix this.
Thanks in advance.
Not exactly that but I have noticed that now I'm always on 3g when I'm usually on 4G all day long same area this is crazy
Mine is also randomly turning on Mobile Data too after the Lollipop update. I have a small data allotment with VZW, this could send me into overages.
I seen on one thread, searching through your downloaded apps to find out which ones have "change network connectivity" in the permissions. I happen to have 6 of them. Some you can disable, but it removes the updates, other you cant disable without removing it.
Another recommendation was hitting settings from the pull down menu, wifi, advanced, then uncheck the "smart network switch". Mine wasn't checked to begin with, so I'm out of ideas til I start removing apps one by one...
The data has been turning on by itself during sleep time on my Note 4. It caused the phone to use 500mb of data in one nite. My data is always off, wifi is only on when using the phone otherwise it's off too. I called Verizon and they have no clue. This is my 2nd new Note 4 for myself & my wife, nothing but problems. Think we are going to switch to anything other than a Samsung phone.
Well, I've systematically removed all 6 apps one at a time. The Youtube and Facebook apps, I was only able to disable them instead of removing them completely. In the end, the phone still turns on Mobile Data by itself. This must be something internal with Lollipop. I have a small data allowance and I'm afraid its going to go over simply because it wont stay OFF even with WiFi available!!
I would call customer service and have them ship you out a replacement. This is our 3rd phone and hopefully it will work as it should. Good luck
Outcast,
I've had my Note4 since it was released in November. It didn't have this problem with 4.4 Kitkat. It's something new with Lollipop and I doubt a new phone would solve this problem, could be wrong.
How involved is it to go back to Kitkat?
I'm not chancing voiding my warranty. They replaced my phones by them and not by request. Our phones get hot and get a warning then shuts down, apps close constantly and the phones consistently reboot on their own. Then the data turning on by itself. The other problems I don't think are software based but hardware failures. The data can very well be software related.
wifiwizard said:
Every since Verizon pushed the Lollipop update to my N4, my "Mobile Data" turns back on all by itself after it has been disabled. It even turns back on when I am connected to wifi.
Has anyone else experienced this and if so can you please explain how I may fix this.
Thanks in advance.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have the same problem and i used up so much of my data when i am at home where the wifi connects automatically on everything else. On kit kat this never happened and i am attempting a downgrade so you might want to try that.
I was having the same problem with mine. I also live on the edge of 4g area, so it was constantly swapping between 3g and 4g. In addition to using some data it was killing my battery swapping between 3g and 4g. Using almost 10% per hour when not being used. I disabled most of the verizon stuff, support and protection, Verizon navigator, caller name id, message+, and verizon location. I turned off facebook location reporting in the app settings, and disabled google location. I did all these a couple at a time and would reboot to see if it fixed the problem and after all those were done i rebooted and wiped the cache and the prblem was gone. I turned google location back on so far and its still working the way it is supposed to. It shows a greyed out 3g symbol and my battery life is much better. My phone sat off the charger all night and only dropped 4% and in 5 hours of moderate use its down to 77% left. Wish i knew exactly which app was causing the problem to help you out better but hopefully you can try those apps and settings and get the same results.
Well it worked for about 3 days, but this morning data and wifi were both running again.
Data usage Samsung Galaxy Note 4
Been having the same problem even when I disconnect data ten or fifteen minutes later data is back on. And I've noticed even if I am connected to Wi-Fi data trumps it and I end up using a ton of DATA when I've been connected to Wi-Fi all day, getting seriously upset cause I never used this much data before.
I have same problem with my Note3 running Lollipop. Have tried every suggestion I can find to turn off data, but it is still runs, unless I am on wifi. Data is set to off, 4g symbol in notification bar is greyed out, but data is still on. I have found forums all over the Web with other people with this problem, but no solution yet. My phone is unlocked but not rooted.