Hello there. I'm one of those users Wii turns all GPS/location services off when I'm not using it, but when I want to use gps, I have to long press the gps toggle, click the 2 boxes, then go to Google settings, click location services, turn Wi-Fi on, all that good stuff. Is there any widget or app I could use to turn all this on and off at once? Thank you in advance for your answers friends.
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Armandopjr said:
Hello there. I'm one of those users Wii turns all GPS/location services off when I'm not using it, but when I want to use gps, I have to long press the gps toggle, click the 2 boxes, then go to Google settings, click location services, turn Wi-Fi on, all that good stuff. Is there any widget or app I could use to turn all this on and off at once? Thank you in advance for your answers friends.
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Why shut it off if not using it? It's not doing anything or activating anyhow so just keep it on. That toggle doesn't do anything but tell apps whether or not GPS is available. So if you aren't seeing the icon in the status bar, no GPS is being used. So just leave it on. Mines on all the time.
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elesbb said:
Why shut it off if not using it? It's not doing anything or activating anyhow so just keep it on. That toggle doesn't do anything but tell apps whether or not GPS is available. So if you aren't seeing the icon in the status bar, no GPS is being used. So just leave it on. Mines on all the time.
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But that won't cause wake locks and drain the battery? As sparsely as it's used, doesn't seem worth the drain possibility, but when I need it, it's needed immediately, and briefly. That's why I'm asking if what I'm requesting is even possible.
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But that won't cause wake locks and drain the battery? As sparsely as it's used, doesn't seem worth the drain possibility, but when I need it, it's needed immediately, and briefly. That's why I'm asking if what I'm requesting is even possible.
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That's what I thought it would drain the battery so I have it off
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Armandopjr said:
But that won't cause wake locks and drain the battery? As sparsely as it's used, doesn't seem worth the drain possibility, but when I need it, it's needed immediately, and briefly. That's why I'm asking if what I'm requesting is even possible.
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That's what I thought it would drain the battery so I have it off
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It will not drain your battery unless it's being used by some app or something. Other than that, it's not being used unless you see the icon in the status bar.
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you could use llama or tasker to create an action so when you open maps or any other program, turn on gps...and when you exit that program it will automatically turn off gps
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It will not drain your battery unless it's being used by some app or something. Other than that, it's not being used unless you see the icon in the status bar.
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I didn't know that actually. Maybe I can try that.
sdmark said:
you could use llama or tasker to create an action so when you open maps or any other program, turn on gps...and when you exit that program it will automatically turn off gps
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Hmm...tasker sounds interesting...can it also access the Google location settings?
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Armandopjr said:
Hmm...tasker sounds interesting...can it also access the Google location settings?
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Yes, you have to get an app called Secure Settings. I use it for my maps. The only thing is, you have to agree with the location service when it pops up. I don't mind, it only takes an extra second. I also created a widget that toggles location services on and off for the times I need to quickly access it. I love Tasker, it's awesome! I find automated tasks for it to do all the time.
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I didn't know that actually. Maybe I can try that.
Hmm...tasker sounds interesting...can it also access the Google location settings?
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I use Automateit, it turns on GPS when you open maps and vice versa.
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a103 said:
I use Automateit, it turns on GPS when you open maps and vice versa.
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I went ahead and bought tasker, and it's overwhelming and very very complex, but I got what I was looking for! Anything else cool tasker can do?
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Ok, after messing with it a few days, I can turn on and GPS when opening an app, but I cannot figure out how to toggle the location services in Google settings. Any suggestions?
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Anybody?
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Sorry if this has already been posted, but I can't find a straight answer with a search, only mentions of there being a fix.
Thanks in advance.
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Sorry if this has already been posted, but I can't find a straight answer with a search, only mentions of there being a fix.
Thanks in advance.
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I'm on Bonsai 3.01 and it seems to be random whether it clears or not. I did notice if I hear the 3G beep after I boot then TWS stays near 0% and if I don't hear it after boot I get 50% so when I don't hear it I do the airplane mode toggle.
You have to cycle airplane mode after each boot. I use tasker to do it automaticaly but its a paid app, well worth it for all you can do with it tho.
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Is there another app that can auto toggle airplane mode? I don't want to buy a $6.45 app when I only want that one specific function.
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Is there another app that can auto toggle airplane mode? I don't want to buy a $6.45 app when I only want that one specific function.
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I bought a app called switch pro and use that...
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Is there another app that can auto toggle airplane mode? I don't want to buy a $6.45 app when I only want that one specific function.
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Not sure but tasker can do a lot more. For example when I get in my car it shuts down my Wifi turns on my gps and prompts me to select which music app I want to listen to.
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Dulanic said:
Not sure but tasker can do a lot more. For example when I get in my car it shuts down my Wifi turns on my gps and prompts me to select which music app I want to listen to.
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That's cool but I don't want that "lot more."
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I bought a app called switch pro and use that...
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I'm reading the description and don't see whether it's automated or not. Can you set it to flip at boot? There are tons of manual toggle widgets and that's not what I want.
If your running a custom rom couldn't you create a shell script to run from init.d ?
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Hey guys, I want an app that would turn of my wifi after my phone is idle for say 10mins, any suggestions?
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Fire n mage said:
Hey guys, I want an app that would turn of my wifi after my phone is idle for say 10mins, any suggestions?
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System settings - Wi-Fi - Keep WiFi on during sleep - Never.
Or use tasker
Or use WiFi toggle
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System settings - Wi-Fi - Keep WiFi on during sleep - Never.
Or use tasker
Or use WiFi toggle
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I pressed "install" for tasker and didn't realize it was a paid app, lol I'd rather not spend 6.50$ for a simple toggle, but thanks for the suggestion (s) XD
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Fire n mage said:
I pressed "install" for tasker and didn't realize it was a paid app, lol I'd rather not spend 6.50$ for a simple toggle, but thanks for the suggestion (s) XD
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Oh it does tons more. It'll toggle if it senses you left the area. It will use whatever network you want in said area. It does a crap ton. But yeah its best to live it.
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Better Wifi on/off by @chamonix who also does Better Battery Stats.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1801284
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Better Wifi on/off by @chamonix who also does Better Battery Stats.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1801284
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I like this, I only wish there were more delay times, but i'll try it and see whether I like the built in "wifi off when sleep" setting, thanks!
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Fire n mage said:
I like this, I only wish there were more delay times, but i'll try it and see whether I like the built in "wifi off when sleep" setting, thanks!
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The developer is open to ideas.
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The developer is open to ideas.
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I'll subscribe and post to the forum then, the apps working great thanks for the suggestion again
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Hello everybody I just checked the recommended app (better wifi) but unfortunately there is no option just to turn off wifi automatically when not in range and that's what I'm looking for, any suggestion?
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lsv-1 said:
Hello everybody I just checked the recommended app (better wifi) but unfortunately there is no option just to turn off wifi automatically when not in range and that's what I'm looking for, any suggestion?
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The settings in Better Wifi on/off do exactly that. Mine is set to only stay on with whitelisted SSID. There is an off if not connected, and many other settings. I think you missed some settings in the app.
I am just wondering how to turn this feature off. Thanks.
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bump, anyone know?
I've checked all the settings and as far as I can tell you can't change this. . I'm guessing this is something that devs can add as customization on their roms.
It only lasts about 5 seconds each time so it hasn't been much of a concern to me. But if someone finds a way I'll take it
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The only way I know to make it go away is to use a different messaging app, such as handcent.
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busab said:
The only way I know to make it go away is to use a different messaging app, such as handcent.
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The only way i know of is to completely turn off notifications but i dont think you wanna constantly be checking your phone.
How can I do that? I was travelling in an unknown location yesterday and was using GMaps, but when the screen was going off GPS was losing its connection and it was re-established after some seconds, it was annoying and time consuming. Not only GMaps, other GPS related applications also react the same way! Could anything be done? Anyone?
Thanks in advance.
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jujuburi said:
How can I do that? I was travelling in an unknown location yesterday and was using GMaps, but when the screen was going off GPS was losing its connection and it was re-established after some seconds, it was annoying and time consuming. Not only GMaps, other GPS related applications also react the same way! Could anything be done? Anyone?
Thanks in advance.
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If you are using Google Maps without the "Navigation" like i do because of the country restrictions then you are right; GPS goes off with the screen. But if you have 3rd party navigation apps, like Sygic or Route 66, then they either do not allow the screen to sleep or do not let GPS turn off even if the app is minimised in the background.
But if you still want to use your Maps there was this app which you can select the apps and when those apps are on on the foreground it prevents the screen from turning off. But i can not remember the name. If i can find it i will post here.
'KeepScreen' available at Play Store. Just search for it.
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What happens when you have My Tracks recording in the background?
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Use backitude from Play Store to control gps usage
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What happens when you have My Tracks recording in the background?
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Yes, I've seen My Tracks keeps steady gps signal when screen is on, but it loses it's stability when screen is off, it's really annoying!
@Others: Thanks for the suggestions, I'll try them both and give feedback.
PS: Backitude is meant for Google Latitude! I don't use Latitude, so it'll do no good for me.
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I have my wifi configured to turn off when my screen goes off. When I wake the phone I always get a pop up message telling me that my wifi has reconnected. Is there any way to stop that pop up from appearing?
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Was wondering this myself. It seems a bit random though. Sometimes it does it and sometimes not and as yet I haven't noticed a pattern.
No doubt one of the gurus here will know
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I'm hoping so.
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Just had a thought. Is your wifi set to switch off when your phone sleeps? Mine is set to always on so I would only get that message if I actually turn the wifi off then on again (just tested it).
It doesn't seem to make any huge difference in battery life to leave it always on in my experience.
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Steelyglint said:
Just had a thought. Is your wifi set to switch off when your phone sleeps? Mine is set to always on so I would only get that message if I actually turn the wifi off then on again (just tested it).
It doesn't seem to make any huge difference in battery life to leave it always on in my experience.
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Thanks for the reply. Yes, I know it doesn't make a huge difference but it does save a bit of battery. I'm using Juice Defender to switch it off. The pop up message isn't a huge problem. I was just wondering if there was a simple hack to remove it.
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No worries. I can appreciate how sometimes the small annoyances can make a difference if solved.
My Gnex was so much better when I found how to wake it with the volume buttons... Which reminds me that I must solve that one for this Note
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