Hello, I've seen a few threads with people complaining about their inability to use data, but my problem is the opposite, even though I'm on wifi the phone seems be using mobile data still.
I rooted my LG Optimus G (canadian, e973) and installed cyanogenmod (10.2) recently. After reinstalling all my old apps, i got a text saying I went over my data usage. In my phone's settings, I've turned off data and the little chart that tracks usage says I haven't used any but when I called telus they said I've passed by limit by a few megabytes. I disabled data and I've been on wifi this whole time, except it's still draining data. Has this problem come up before? What should I do? Any input is appreciated
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Even when my phone is 'idle' it seems to be communicating over 3g. Is is normal or is there something I can do, I'm looking to tweak my phone to optimize battery life.
I've already gone through the guide telling me how to optimize my battery. Does anyone have any additional tips on how to optimize battery? Thanks in advance.
Did you shut off autosync for the Facebook for HTC Sense? Seems that thing keeps trying to update I noticed that mine was running like crazy until I shut that off.
I was having same issue and found that the people app was causing data usage. After I killed it data stopped, app still runs fine when launched but seems to only happen on first boot.
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I'm having the same issue, i used 300mb of data today and i really didn't even use my phone all that often. I have fresh .3 and full root with nand unlocked. Now is there an app that will monitor bandwidth usage s o i can see which app is chewing my bandwidth? As odd as it seams i think this is just a bug, i tried to capture data use when the 3g data lite was on but it showed minimal (under 60kb in 30 min)usage, its really kind of strange. for now i just turned off data.
On another note, I'm noticing something very very odd with my phone... even after i kill WIFI tethering app my pc is still connected and i can still use data, its odd.
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
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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.
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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.
Hello all,
I have had my G Pro a total of 13 days and have used 1.2 gig of data according to AT&T. I use Wifi wherever I can, and have set Google Play to only download updates over Wifi. I think 1.2 gig of data in 13 days is alot, especially when I am not streaming music.
Is it possible that my data connection is persisting even if Wifi is up and operational? Anyone seeing unusually high data usage on their G Pro's too?
Steve
stevefxp said:
Hello all,
I have had my G Pro a total of 13 days and have used 1.2 gig of data according to AT&T. I use Wifi wherever I can, and have set Google Play to only download updates over Wifi. I think 1.2 gig of data in 13 days is alot, especially when I am not streaming music.
Is it possible that my data connection is persisting even if Wifi is up and operational? Anyone seeing unusually high data usage on their G Pro's too?
Steve
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Do you have your advanced wifi settings set up so that it is shutting the wifi off when the screen is off? This is how I have mine set to save on battery but it also means that any app that refreshes while the screen is off is using carrier data. But even so, I am only at 500 mb since May 10. Go into the settings and see which of your apps is using all of the data, maybe you have an app that is (for lack of a better term) rogue.
My data is also high, 'Android OS' was the leader in data compsumption . I turned off back up my data and Access to my location, and data has slowed the last 3 days from the Android OS section. I posted screenshots of usage in last 3 days and and 4 days before I turned those settings of.
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Do you have your advanced wifi settings set up so that it is shutting the wifi off when the screen is off? This is how I have mine set to save on battery but it also means that any app that refreshes while the screen is off is using carrier data. But even so, I am only at 500 mb since May 10. Go into the settings and see which of your apps is using all of the data, maybe you have an app that is (for lack of a better term) rogue.
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I keep my Wifi on even when sleeping, so it shouldnt be that. Thanks though!
Hello guys, well i have a bit of a strange problem, i have an unbranded HTC M8, i had it with 4.4.2 stock rom and everything was alright. I just upgraded to 4.4.3 (through OTA), after that, i did a wipe data/wipe cache from recovery to start from scratch, and now everytime i enable wifi the arrows beneath the wifi simbol stay lit all the time. Now i haven't installed any apps, i disabled facebook, google+ etc, i haven't even added an email account so there's nothing that could be using the network. I checked mobile data usage and there's nothing substantial there, so i really don't know what to try anymore. Any ideas? Thanks in advance.
EDIT: Android OS shows increasing data usage. What's that exactly?!
Well, completely desperate, i started blocking apps from the app menu in the settings. Apparently, it kind of stopped when i freezed all the related sense processes (facebook, twitter, etc.) though i didn't have any accounts working, because i had just factory formated the phone. Still, it keeps transfering data (not as much) and it's the Android OS doing it. I also have to add this only happens through wifi, 3G data doesn't behave the same way.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.