Hi,
I would like to ask you a clarification.
If I keep autosync turned ON, but I do not always have WIFI turned ON (i.e. I use it sometimes but not during the whole day), are there any drawbacks (in terms of battery for example)?
I mean, is the phone "smart" so that it recognizes WIFI OFF and therefore it does not even try to autosync or not?
Thanks a lot!
You've said it already. What will it try to sync anyway if no data is available? (unless you have your packet data enabled)
It has no drawbacks. It's a smart smartphone.
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bbmadzky said:
You've said it already. What will it try to sync anyway if no data is available? (unless you have your packet data enabled)
It has no drawbacks. It's a smart smartphone.
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Great, thanks for the clarification.
So, basically, I can't think of any good reason for turning the autosync OFF, unless I am already connected to the network and I want to surf faster (or I want to limit my data connection if I pay for it).
Please correct me if I'm wrong, thanks!
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Folks,
Just wondering if anyone has any experience with automatic WiFi switching apps? Basically after something that works on the desire with froyo. What I want it to do is poll the available WiFi networks every so often (say hourly) to see if my home network is avaiable, and connect if it is.
What do the demon hordes of xda suggest to try, or avoid?
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Tasker is a app that can do that, and much more.
http://tasker.dinglisch.net
On there site you can download it, try it for a week and if you like it buy it. It's a rater expensive app but it has a lot of possibilities. There is also a market version but that has no trial.
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Tasker is a app that can do that, and much more.
http://tasker.dinglisch.net
On there site you can download it, try it for a week and if you like it buy it. It's a rater expensive app but it has a lot of possibilities. There is also a market version but that has no trial.
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Thanks for the tip, I'll look into it. Do you use this? If so, what for? Looks like there's tonnes of ability that I don't think I'd use.
Any other auto WiFi experience out there?
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Yeah it's true that for only wifi on at home it's a expensive app but i don't know any other ones.
And yes I use it, for now i have:
Wifi at home
Flight mode on, auto sync off and low brightens at night
5 minutes before my alarm goes off i turn flight mode off, brightness to auto again, wifi on and autosync back on
GPS turns on when opening maps or navigation
When there is a appointment in my school calendar my phone goes on vibrate during that time
When i open my terminal emulator it prompts the keyboard input method
This is after two weeks of using the app and there are a lot more possibility, they also have a wiki with example apps and some tutorials you can look at.
Y5 battery will do it for your home network, on market.
My EVO
I thought the Desire automatically does this with no 3rd party apps? All the OP is saying that they want to connect to a WiFi connection when it's available (as opposed to performing some action).
Or did I miss something??
sh500 said:
I thought the Desire automatically does this with no 3rd party apps? All the OP is saying that they want to connect to a WiFi connection when it's available (as opposed to performing some action).
Or did I miss something??
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I suspect that the OP wants an app that switches off WiFi, and only switches it on again when in range of a "known" WiFi network.
This is essentially what Y5 does - it only works if you have a cellular signal at that location, and basically when the WiFi network connection is lost it looks at the cell id and if it has changed turns WiFi off. When you get back into range of that cell again, it will switch WiFi back on again.
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Dave
I use "Wifi Auto Toggle" now to turn wifi on/off when I forget about it, but I have a problem where my wireless will randomly get stuck "authenticating" with my school's WPA network so it will appear to be connected without any problems, but you won't be able to access the internet with it. This means that Wifi Auto Toggle won't think to disconnect it, so it will sit there until I pick up my phone and realize that I need to reconnect. Any suggestions are welcome!
You can use tasker to turn the wifi on and off depending on time, location, whether the phone is plugged in, etc. It's confusing at first but it works wonders!!
UnSungHERO420 said:
You can use tasker to turn the wifi on and off depending on time, location, whether the phone is plugged in, etc. It's confusing at first but it works wonders!!
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I'd prefer an app that isn't $6... Also, it just needs to toggle the wifi on a set schedule (say, every 15 minutes). That way I could easily turn it on or off depending on where I am.
Saw an app call Modus Operandi in the main app forum that might do what you want (kind of a free Tasker alternative). I use Tasker though so I don't know how well this app works...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=869262
Or you can use Llama : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=888181
I user Timeriffic. It's free and works great.
http://www.androlib.com/android.application.com-alfray-timeriffic-jqq.aspx
It's easy to use too.
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I use "Wifi Auto Toggle" now to turn wifi on/off when I forget about it, but I have a problem where my wireless will randomly get stuck "authenticating" with my school's WPA network so it will appear to be connected without any problems, but you won't be able to access the internet with it. This means that Wifi Auto Toggle won't think to disconnect it, so it will sit there until I pick up my phone and realize that I need to reconnect. Any suggestions are welcome!
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I was using CT scheduler on my Hero and that worked really well but it since loosks to have dropped from the market....
Modus Operandi works perfectly. Exactly what I needed.
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Modus Operandi works perfectly. Exactly what I needed.
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I know your sorted now but was trawling web for top rooted apps and came accross this link......
http://www.androidpolice.com/2010/07/13/8-great-apps-every-rooted-android-user-should-know-about/
Juice defender....ive used the free one before but ultimate looks to have more features...if your after just a scheduler MO is fine but this might also help actively conserve that vital bit of power at the same time....just a thought?
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I know your sorted now but was trawling web for top rooted apps and came accross this link......
http://www.androidpolice.com/2010/07/13/8-great-apps-every-rooted-android-user-should-know-about/
Juice defender....ive used the free one before but ultimate looks to have more features...if your after just a scheduler MO is fine but this might also help actively conserve that vital bit of power at the same time....just a thought?
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JuiceDefender/UltimateJuice is such a horrible piece of trash app that I can't believe I actually paid for it.
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JuiceDefender/UltimateJuice is such a horrible piece of trash app that I can't believe I actually paid for it.
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Lol......you should hear what the app thinks of you!
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As most, I also keep my GPS off to conserve battery life.
I am looking for an app that can turn on my GPS remotely, in the event that I ever lose my phone.
So far a quick search found two:
mobile defense (which I cannot find in the market)
and Tasker
Are there any more out there? Anyone else have something else to recommend?
If u have an Android phone, check out lookout mobile security
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cLo013 said:
If u have an Android phone, check out lookout mobile security
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I posted my question in the Evo 4G Thems and Apps section. Of course I have an Android! lmfao
I already have Lookout. How is Lookout going to determine my GPS location if I have the GPS radio turned OFF all the time?
The question was, how can you turn ON the GPS feature remotely???
Here's an idea -- use an app that can schedule your GPS to be on at a certain time every day. Or is that your idea with Tasker?
Tasker and mobile defense (i believe) have the capability of you sending a text to your phone and activating features. Which is exactly what I need.
I am looking to see what else is there available and obviously, reports from EVO users themselves...
I believe wavesecure can turn on gps for rooted phones. I leave my gps on all the time and doesn't eat up much battery with how well kernels run now. Is there still a big difference in battery life with it on than off? If you're rooted and don't mind paying $20/yr for subscription, then wavesecure is an option. Don't know many other apps that can remotely turn on gps itself. Most apps can be remotely activated with sms for tracking, but don't think they can turn on the gps module. Hopefully, someone could be more helpful.
Lookout will turn on your GPS if off. Have used it a few times to find my wife's EVO. Works well.
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Leaving gps "on" does not use battery. The gps is only on when a program that uses it is running. Leave it on...
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wuclan48 said:
Leaving gps "on" does not use battery. The gps is only on when a program that uses it is running. Leave it on...
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While that is true, consider this scenario:
Your phone isn't lost, but stolen. If the thief is smart but not too smart, he'll turn off GPS with a widget. Having the ability to turn it on remotely would be a valuable feature in this case.
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While that is true, consider this scenario:
Your phone isn't lost, but stolen. If the thief is smart but not too smart, he'll turn off GPS with a widget. Having the ability to turn it on remotely would be a valuable feature in this case.
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Also true
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LOOKout will turn on the gps when you do search it. i can confirm this
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LOOKout will turn on the gps when you do search it. i can confirm this
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Thanx for the advice. I will definitely look into this as I already have Lookout.
And yes, leaving GPS on all the time is definitely not an option as I need to cover all bases - I always prepare for worst case scenarios.
Which leads me to the following:
If Lookout does indeed work in this manner, it will be a "good" fix but not an "excellent" fix. Remember worst case scenarios?
That's right - The first thing any educated thief would do is reset the phone, which would remove Lookout!
I read somewhere that Mobile Defense will not be affected by a phone reset.
I have to research this on Tasker though.
BTW - yes my Evo is also rooted and overclocked with custom kernel. So you can suggest pretty much any app to me...
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I posted my question in the Evo 4G Thems and Apps section. Of course I have an Android! lmfao
I already have Lookout. How is Lookout going to determine my GPS location if I have the GPS radio turned OFF all the time?
The question was, how can you turn ON the GPS feature remotely???
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Lookout can also find your phone using the mobile network. It will give you an approximated location, but it is very handy when your phone is out of GPS signal reach. I can confirm this as I have tried it myself.
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.
I used Juice Defender in the past and I liked it, then tried GreenPower Premium but didn't like it...
I mainly need an app that will automatically turn on WiFi (if it's available) at a set time intervals to sync emails and such and when WiFi is not available, turn on Mobile Data to sync. And then disconnect either of them to save battery power.
No, I don't want Tasker or similar.
Can you suggest me anything?
Why don't you want Tasker or something similar? I use Llama to turn on my wifi when I get home and turn it off when I leave.
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partylikeaninjastar said:
Why don't you want Tasker or something similar? I use Llama to turn on my wifi when I get home and turn it off when I leave.
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I Don't want to turn it on when I'm home, i want to get sync every hour, no matter where i am, so using Wifi if it's available, or when not, use Data
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I Don't want to turn it on when I'm home, i want to get sync every hour, no matter where i am, so using Wifi if it's available, or when not, use Data
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Then set it to turn on WiFi, then sync after a moment, then turn off WiFi every hour?
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I already found an app doing what i need: Easy Data Pro