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.
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Hi guys,
I was wondering if there is an app, that can allow single apps to data roam? I travel a lot and need to text often, when i'm abroad. So i want to keep whatsapp connected to the data network while roaming, but block all other apps like the play store and play music to stop huge data downloads.
Should i just turn all sync except for whatsapp of? Or is there another method?
Thanks for any advice !
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I think you'll need to do it manually. In settings - data - you can select all other apps and restrict their background data.
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Hey if you already have root, i would highly recommend "lbe privacy guard"
Thanks, LBE works perfect!
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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*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?
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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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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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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 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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hey guys, there are 2 problems I found after the auto update from Tmobile.
1. WiFi still on even you "turn off" , you can exam this by install WiFi Analyzer. This app will not work when WiFi is really turn off.
2. VPN profile will auto remove right after you hit the back button. Before the update, I saved 4 VPN profiles and everything works fine.
Why Tmobile's update always mess up things? They killed my M8 and now doing this to my G4........so annoying.!!!!!
usnyty said:
hey guys, there are 2 problems I found after the auto update from Tmobile.
1. WiFi still on even you "turn off" , you can exam this by install WiFi Analyzer. This app will not work when WiFi is really turn off.
2. VPN profile will auto remove right after you hit the back button. Before the update, I saved 4 VPN profiles and everything works fine.
Why Tmobile's update always mess up things? They killed my M8 and now doing this to my G4........so annoying.!!!!!
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1. Disable Wi-Fi scanning in advanced Wi-Fi setting. If checked, it stills scan for Wi-Fi signals for numerous different reasons.
2. I just installed Cisco anyconnect app and my profiles didn't get deleted hitting back button or closing the app and "force close" app in the app settings, can you describe little more in dtail? Which app are you using?
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I observe the vpn bug as well. It is really annoying.
I go to settings, vpn and basic vpn. Add a profile, connect, use and disconnect.
When I go to settings, vpn and basic vpn later, there are no saved profiles. Drivers me nuts.
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1. Disable Wi-Fi scanning in advanced Wi-Fi setting. If checked, it stills scan for Wi-Fi signals for numerous different reasons.
2. I just installed Cisco anyconnect app and my profiles didn't get deleted hitting back button or closing the app and "force close" app in the app settings, can you describe little more in dtail? Which app are you using?
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Thanks for your answer to the WiFi problem. Now it's "really" turned off. :good:
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I observe the vpn bug as well. It is really annoying.
I go to settings, vpn and basic vpn. Add a profile, connect, use and disconnect.
When I go to settings, vpn and basic vpn later, there are no saved profiles. Drivers me nuts.
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There are some situations that will drive you more crazy:
If you on WiFi and connect to VPN, you can disconnect VPN by just turn off WiFi.
BUT, if you using carrier's network and connect to VPN, you have no way to disconnect it!! Profile is not there, no disconnect option from notification. (It just suddenly come to my mind, you may be able to disconnect by switching to AirPlane mode, then switch back. Or turn off mobile data, then turn it back on to disconnect.)
Otherwise, you will have to restart your phone.
I see it is not just me having this issue with the VPN connections not saving.
Called t-mobile, they say they don't support vpn's, called LG, and they said maybe my phone is defective and to send it back, now here on XDA I get the scoop.
Is there a work-around or app that I can use to connect to my vpn without having to reenter the damn info everytime?
Thanks
Peter
I switched to using openvpn. Installed openvpn access server on my home server. It was ridiculously easy to set up through the web gui. You can also easily download the client configuration files from the web gui directly onto the devices. It just works.
The only downside is, it is the commercial version of their software and it only allows two concurrent users connected with the free license (not really a problem for me, but may be for others).
The android app can also put a direct shortcut on your home screen so when you press it once, it automatically connects and returns to the home screen. Just one click and you're good to go. Doesn't get any simpler.
I know it's not the answer you expected but I highly recommend openvpn
Same thing here
I purchased it yesterday and as soon as the store clerk powered it up a new OS update downloaded without any warning. I didn't think much of it at the time, but after reading your post I am sure that T-Mobile and LG did something wrong because VPN profiles don't stay saved. I hope the next update will fix it. Also, I'm discouraged to call T-Mobile or LG after reading that those calls from others who are also in the same predicament as I am were a complete waste of time . Oh well, can't win 'em all, but the phone is sure nice otherwise. If there's one thing I've learned over the years is that the amount of money you spend on a phone (or other things in general) is never a measure of quality.
Did a few searches but couldn't find much mention of it. Are you guys using it and finding it actually helps?
I immediately removed it as soon as it asked for permission to enable a vpn. I use OpenVPN full time on my home router for all devices behind it, and I have OpenVPN configured to automatically enable/disable on the phone using Tasker and OpenVPN Tasker Plugin, I know what apps use background data and what does not, so no need for me. I have three apps that watch data as secondary functions, and therefore tell me what apps are using it the most. I'm more aware and informed I guess than the average user., so it is a step back in control for me.
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I immediately removed it as soon as it asked for permission to enable a vpn. I use OpenVPN full time on my home router for all devices behind it, and I have OpenVPN configured to automatically enable/disable on the phone using Tasker and OpenVPN Tasker Plugin, I know what apps use background data and what does not, so no need for me. I have three apps that watch data as secondary functions, and therefore tell me what apps are using it the most. I'm more aware and informed I guess than the average user., so it is a step back in control for me.
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Other than you already having a VPN, is there an issue with datally enabling a VPN?
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Other than you already having a VPN, is there an issue with datally enabling a VPN?
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Datally only uses a VPN locally in order to monitor data usage according to what I've read.
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When Data Saver is turned on, Datally creates a secure Virtual Private Network (VPN) on your phone to help you understand and control your mobile data usage. The VPN allows Datally to stop apps from using mobile data when you don’t want them to. When you turn Data Saver off, the VPN also turns off.
Note: The Datally VPN is only on your phone. It doesn’t redirect your Internet traffic to any other servers or locations. Google doesn't receive the data in your VPN.
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thenags said:
Datally only uses a VPN locally in order to monitor data usage according to what I've read.
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Okay, so it doesn't provide any of the privacy advantages of a standard VPN service?
mlin said:
Okay, so it doesn't provide any of the privacy advantages of a standard VPN service?
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No, it's just meant for data/battery savings.
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I do know that Google WiFi Assistant VPN conflicts with my OpenVPN when both try to connect at once. I've disabled the wifi Assistant VPN as unnecessary. As to Datally, I don't know, since I never fully enabled it before uninstall.
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No, it's just meant for data/battery savings.
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If you use just the data saver that is built in to the system, it will save battery.
But wouldn't having a VPN on all the time negate the battery you save of using less data? Vs just using data saver to block apps you don't want to use data except when they are in the foreground or if they have otherwise been granted unrestricted data use when data saver is on.
You can use another app to monitor how much data each app is consuming. The apps already monitor it so the other app would actually just be reading something that is already recorded, so it should not use much more battery.
I've only had the phone a few days but installed Datally right away and my battery life has been unbelievable. Going to turn it off today and see how it goes.
I did install Doze 4 GPS too.
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