[Q] "Back up my data" setting question - AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III

Does anyone know if the automatic backup built into the settings uses mobile data when its turned on? Or maybe how data intensive it is? I want it on but I get by on a 200MB plan right now because I am on wifi at work and at home. I'm guessing the data it sends is small but I would hate for it to blow me up with like 100MB mobile data before I realize it. Thanks

fooldog01 said:
Does anyone know if the automatic backup built into the settings uses mobile data when its turned on? Or maybe how data intensive it is? I want it on but I get by on a 200MB plan right now because I am on wifi at work and at home. I'm guessing the data it sends is small but I would hate for it to blow me up with like 100MB mobile data before I realize it. Thanks
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It does it over data and / or wifi... but what it's backing up is so small you won't have any issues... You'll be fine....

I could be wrong, but I'm pretty sure it only backs up a list of what you have installed rather than the actual apps. This drastically reduces the backup size, so you shouldn't have a problem with keeping this option on. If you ever have to restore your phone, it just downloads those apps from the play store (that way you can control whether or not you restore over wifi).

I suspected that might be the case. Thanks for the help!
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Data usage widget?

Does anyone know of a good data usage widget for hercules?
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i used this https://market.android.com/details?id=net.rgruet.android.g3watchdog
when i had a limited data plan
since i got unlimited, i totally removed it off my phone
I also use 3G Watchdog.
Works fantastic. Tells me how much data I used today/this week/this month/this cycle, and what I am trending to do for the cycle. You set your bill cycle start date and data cap limit.
I like traffic monitor better than watchdog, its just a widget but it tells youvur data usage on wifi and mobile, even which apps are using data and how much
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.radioopt.widget
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both are good choices, but 3g wathdog is more accurate IMO, it also has backup/restore option so you can continue to monitor your data usage, eve after you wipe and flash to a new ROM
I dont think theres one that auto tracks like the droid phones. All these ones you have to enter in the info
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define auto track, what do you mean by that?
if the apps don't auto track, then you'll never have updated accurate information
so, i've no clue what you are trying to say
data apps
3G Watchdog wasn't tracking any usage for me on this phone(because I'm not using 3G?). I installed one from the market called My Data Manager Free that is ok. It's more basic but seems to do the job. I've only been using it for 2 days, so I don't really know how accurate it is.
*Edit*I re-loaded 3g watchdog this afternoon and it seems to work fine now. Not sure why it didn't work when I loaded it the first time.
3g watchdog ou have to enter your billing cycle so it resets. I was wondering if there was one that jst tracked my data withoit me entering in anything
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Just use the My Account app installed on the phone. Tells you how much data you have used, how many minutes talk time and SMS messages.
I have been experiencing a lot.of issues with any data monitor not working. Any ideas?? Thanks
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Disabling the data connection

I have an old Touch Pro 2 that I just gave to my sister. Her line doesn't have unlimited data on it like mine did, and even though I've disabled everything that might use the data connection in the background, I'm just afraid of that one thing she might do to turn it on.
Is there an app or setting to completely disable it so that she can use it as a phone and for the wifi only without the data?
raz1337 said:
I have an old Touch Pro 2 that I just gave to my sister. Her line doesn't have unlimited data on it like mine did, and even though I've disabled everything that might use the data connection in the background, I'm just afraid of that one thing she might do to turn it on.
Is there an app or setting to completely disable it so that she can use it as a phone and for the wifi only without the data?
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Disable data in connection manager. Show her where it is, and tell her to NEVER enable it, lest she get charged thru the nose.
raz1337 said:
I have an old Touch Pro 2 that I just gave to my sister. Her line doesn't have unlimited data on it like mine did, and even though I've disabled everything that might use the data connection in the background, I'm just afraid of that one thing she might do to turn it on.
Is there an app or setting to completely disable it so that she can use it as a phone and for the wifi only without the data?
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You can use Modoco NoData
Hakim Rahman said:
You can use Modoco NoData
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I was looking for a download for that that didn't require paying to sign up. Thanks.
She keeps telling me I'm putting parental controls on the phone by disabling the data services. It's almost like that. Even I would be afraid to use a smart phone loosely without an unlimited plan. My g2x has things always running in the background that uses data.
raz1337 said:
She keeps telling me I'm putting parental controls on the phone by disabling the data services. It's almost like that. Even I would be afraid to use a smart phone loosely without an unlimited plan. My g2x has things always running in the background that uses data.
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If you disable data, I don't see how it can still use data in the background...
Certainly that cab is a more brute-force solution to the issue. I guess if she NEVER needs 3g data, then that's fine... but you say she has at least a limited data plan, does she not want to use it at all?
arrrghhh said:
If you disable data, I don't see how it can still use data in the background...
Certainly that cab is a more brute-force solution to the issue. I guess if she NEVER needs 3g data, then that's fine... but you say she has at least a limited data plan, does she not want to use it at all?
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She doesn't have a data plan at all. That's why I want to turn it off, because if she goes on it, it'll run up a mega bill.
raz1337 said:
She doesn't have a data plan at all. That's why I want to turn it off, because if she goes on it, it'll run up a mega bill.
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Ah. Well, my method would work but it's certainly not fool-proof. Hopefully that cab works for ya
arrrghhh said:
Ah. Well, my method would work but it's certainly not fool-proof. Hopefully that cab works for ya
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I installed it and disabled Econet GPRS. What am I missing about the data server, though? That's all it listed for it.
arrrghhh said:
Disable data in connection manager.
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I'm also using a Touch Pro 2, with Win Mobile 6.5...
Can you explain what you mean by this? Did you mean Comm Manager? Or the Connections section under Settings?
The Data Connection button in the Comm Manager only disconnects the current connection, but any app will open the connection again if it needs to.
I'm overseas with my unlocked TP2 now, and bought a local sim so that I could make voice calls, but the damn data connection keeps reconnecting and depleting my balance! I've even created new dummy connections IOT disable the connection, but it keeps opening it anyway. I'm not opening any apps, but SPB Wireless Monitor attributes it to the 'system'.
Very frustrating!
patrick2525 said:
Can you explain what you mean by this? Did you mean Comm Manager? Or the Connections section under Settings?
The Data Connection button in the Comm Manager only disconnects the current connection, but any app will open the connection again if it needs to.
I'm overseas with my unlocked TP2 now, and bought a local sim so that I could make voice calls, but the damn data connection keeps reconnecting and depleting my balance! I've even created new dummy connections IOT disable the connection, but it keeps opening it anyway.
Very frustrating!
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I... don't remember having this issue, but it's honestly been quite some time since I've used WinMo.
Perhaps see the cab that was posted earlier. I thought disabling the data cxn would keep it off - I'm pretty sure it did for me running EnergyROM, but again... this was quite some time ago.
But yes to answer your question in Comm Manager.

Tasker malware possibility?

*Edit* The problem was found to be with Titanium backup and how it reports data usage by apps after you restore it. I have contacted the developer for investigation.
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So, I have Tasker installed on my Nexus just for simple automation that turns on Wi-Fi tether when my phone's Bluetooth pairs with my car stereo (which is also Android) so I can stream Internet radio etc.
I've been noticing lately that my data has been transmitting a lot when my phone has been sitting idle so I did some investigation and found that Tasker has sent over 2GB of data this month alone. This is more than I've used while tethered! I can't think of any valid reason as to why it would need to send that much data (if any at all) so I am highly suspicious of this app. Anyone else using Tasker? Can you check your data usage to see if you're seeing the same?
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The POS mobile app isn't uploading pictures. I will post from my pc in a bit.
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You can disable using background data on data usage settings. But really, its a weird case. Mine not using any data at all...
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digitalsunshine said:
You can disable using background data on data usage settings. But really, its a weird case. Mine not using any data at all...
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Unfortunately it's 99% foreground data which means I can't block it. There shouldn't be any reason for this app to send/receive data from my phone. The only other app that uses more data is YouTube which is valid since I use it all the time. Here's the pic:
OK, this is crazy.
I just went back and checked the previous months of Tasker data usage
September: 4.0GB
August: 3.36GB (date installed was August 7th)
WTF is going on?!
If I was you I would wipe everything including SD card and start from scratch. Def seems a bit fishy...
under settings..accessibility..services tasker is it on or off?
It is off.
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There's some setting to disable/enable external apps from controlling Tasker. Do you have that enabled? If so, try disabling.
What kinda tasks have you configured? Anything that uploads photos or something?
Mancubus99 said:
So, I have Tasker installed on my Nexus just for simple automation that turns on Wi-Fi tether when my phone's Bluetooth pairs with my car stereo (which is also Android) so I can stream Internet radio etc.
I've been noticing lately that my data has been transmitting a lot when my phone has been sitting idle so I did some investigation and found that Tasker has sent over 2GB of data this month alone. This is more than I've used while tethered! I can't think of any valid reason as to why it would need to send that much data (if any at all) so I am highly suspicious of this app. Anyone else using Tasker? Can you check your data usage to see if you're seeing the same?
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Did you get install Tasker directly from Play Store? If so, might be worth to contact the developer and ask about this. I have this application running in the background for a couple of months now and haven't got this issue.
Mancubus99 said:
So, I have Tasker installed on my Nexus just for simple automation that turns on Wi-Fi tether when my phone's Bluetooth pairs with my car stereo (which is also Android) so I can stream Internet radio etc.
I've been noticing lately that my data has been transmitting a lot when my phone has been sitting idle so I did some investigation and found that Tasker has sent over 2GB of data this month alone. This is more than I've used while tethered! I can't think of any valid reason as to why it would need to send that much data (if any at all) so I am highly suspicious of this app. Anyone else using Tasker? Can you check your data usage to see if you're seeing the same?
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
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Did you Titanium back up and restore the system data for "Data Usage". Youtube, my highest data usage app turned into another random app after backing up my Data Usage from stock rom and restoring to Rasbean Jelly.
Royal2000H said:
There's some setting to disable/enable external apps from controlling Tasker. Do you have that enabled? If so, try disabling.
What kinda tasks have you configured? Anything that uploads photos or something?
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I only have 1 task configured that pretty much reads like this (logically)
When paired to BTxxx turn on WiFi Tether, End statement=disable tether
That's it.
I haven't changed any of the default settings in Tasker except to remove the lightning bolt from my notification bar. I just unfroze the app. The setting 'Allow External Access' is disabled.
knightmedz said:
Did you get install Tasker directly from Play Store? If so, might be worth to contact the developer and ask about this. I have this application running in the background for a couple of months now and haven't got this issue.
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I did download it from the Play Store. I have been in contact with the developer and we haven't narrowed down what the cause could be.
akash3656 said:
Did you Titanium back up and restore the system data for "Data Usage". Youtube, my highest data usage app turned into another random app after backing up my Data Usage from stock rom and restoring to Rasbean Jelly.
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I did do a restore of data usage when I moved over from CNA to Paranoid so you may be on to something here. In your case, do you show any YouTube traffic as well, or has it all been shifted to the random app?
Thanks.
OK, I think I've found the problem. It appears to be a bug in Titanium backup and restoring the usage statistics.
I have also done a restore of my data use after flashing a new ROM so I did some further testing after unfreezing Tasker for a couple of days and everything appears to be fine in that there is no data use being reported.
Thanks for the suggestion Akash3656. I am going to report my findings to the author of Titanium backup.
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[Q] Data reduction

Hi,
When I'm using Wi-Fi, in the background large amount of data is transmitted, even when I have turned off auto synchronization.
That's the reason why, i don't want to use data transmission provided by my GSM operator. Is there any application, which will give me a control over every application which is trying to use internet? Application asking me if I want allow this application to use data transmision, or asking how i want to realize this connection, by Wi-Fi or data transmission?
Do you know any apps, or any solutions?
I don't know any apps, but may be the solution, do you have auto backup feature turned on? It's in backup and reset.
Usually everything like your settings and password are backed up all the time to Google servers. Turn it off, it might work.
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Use any Firewall app from Play Store.

[Q] unacceptable data leaking on Stock Evo

I have a stock HTC Evo 4G on 2.3.2 that I've hooked up to a 1gb data plan, its filling a kind of specialized role for me, only 1 app installed on which it uses about 20-30mb a day. The problem I'm having is checking my usage I noticed I was way overshooting that daily mark, I installed a data tracking app and discovered that between system.root and system.shell, I'm losing well over double the amount of data that my app is using. System.root is consistently pulling about 110% of what my app does, and system.shell is pulling about 50%, for a combined waste of 160%, I have no idea what its using this data on. Is there some way I could fix this? 2.3.2 has incredibly spartan data controls and I can't seem to find a 3rd party app that can regulate data, they all just track usage. I'm open to flashing a Rom if it'll help, but I've been out of that since my Droid X days so I'm pretty rusty.
Example: typical usage session: 45 minute timespan, app uses 5mb, system.root uses 7, system.shell uses 2.
Turn off background data in settings and you should be fine. It may have affect on other applications you use that require background data like gmail and weather apps. So be mindful of that. I hope I helped some.
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