Can someonde give me an idea of whts going on with my device?
My data plan is always set to be disable, i only use wifi.
Even so, i receive a message every day for my carrier saying they have discounted $ from my plan. I should receive this message only when i use the data plan conection.
How the hell is an app or android or some system activating my data plan even if its off ??
i have no idea else.. i tried everything.
What apps are showing they've used data?
XperienceD said:
What apps are showing they've used data?
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none!! this is the weird stuff...
ive made some change to the apn to not use data plan for agps, lets see if it helps...
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After a clean firmware install, I don't have any data service anymore. I can't check email or get on Internet Explorer. It tells me to set up the connection in the phone settings.
I'm sure this is a common problem, does anybody know what I'm supposed to be setting up? I just have the regular T-Mobile unlimited data plan.
chefgon said:
After a clean firmware install, I don't have any data service anymore. I can't check email or get on Internet Explorer. It tells me to set up the connection in the phone settings.
I'm sure this is a common problem, does anybody know what I'm supposed to be setting up? I just have the regular T-Mobile unlimited data plan.
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Also you can go to accessories and run connection setup... hope that helps...
this may be a dumb question, but I just got the wife a G2 from Best Buy for Xmas ( awaiting it to be shipped ) and she now has a Cliq. I just got a new Cliq 1 month ago due to insurance replacement and I plan on giving my grandma her Cliq. lol yes my grandma....she has a BB and FB...lol anywho, I know she doesnt have a data plan but my question is
if she is on wifi can she access the web and android market without charge and if so, if she downloads apps, when she is not on wifi will she be charged for using the apps such as hancent for text and things of that nature?
Wifi works just fine without a data plan, that's what I do as I'm still on a prepaid plan. No charges for wifi data as your not using their network. Standard SMS fees even while using Handcent will apply. If you want free SMS sign her up for google voice, but of course you won't be able to utilize it off of wifi if you have no data.
she has a reg plan, just not an android web plan, just minutes and text/pics. Its good to know she can download apps without a prob then. but...... will it be considered data through android web if she uses the apps not on wifi. she has a text plan i think
I believe that apps that require internet access to function simply won't if she's not on WiFi.
I don't think you can simply start accessing T-Mo's data connection without a plan so she should be fine. Just know that getting away from the WiFi signal may cause some apps to not work.
k, thanks guys....ill be back when my wife lets me root her g2...lol
I'd kill the APN settings on that sucka except for the MMS settings. Make sure the data is dead because in a lot of cases they can remove the actual plan, but not the data feature all together. This can result in even more expensive data charges ironically.
Make sure to call in and review this with a CSR so they note it on file in the event of an overage. I worked for an outsourced call center that did work for T-Mobile yeeeeaaars ago. They've always had liberal billing policies from what I remember so it shouldn't be a problem. I actually with they were in Canada because the providers here SUCK!
bongd said:
I'd kill the APN settings on that sucka .....
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Excellent advice there!
I think I managed to say a lot of money by going with a low data plan, but they're telling me the android is going to constantly ping the Internet using up all the data allowance. Is there a way to disable the data functionality when I don't want it (like turning off wireless on a laptop)? When I'm connected to a Wi-Fi network, does it automatically use the local network instead of data minutes? If not, how can I make it do that.
I was able to find my data usage on my.t-mobile.com and verify that as long as Wi-fi is available, it will use it instead of the data plan. I was also able to confirm through another test that images in text messages don't count on the data plan, but under texts instead.
This is good. Now I have to find out how to tell if applications are pinging the network on their own or not.
yes indeed
Arc s LT18i
ICS 4.04 - 4.1.B.0.431
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ArcKnight Kernel
Hey guys, I'm on 2Degrees(which goes through Vodafone i think) in New Zealand, and I'm not on a data plan, just prepay.
I can't seem to send pxt's unless I enable 'data roaming' and 'mobile networks', which if I'm correct uses data and eats my prepay time.
I just get a 'Could not send. Message will be sent when service becomes available' error
My mate has the exact same setup with his sensation, and can send/receive pxt's without enabling any mobile networks or data roaming, when he sends or receive a pxt, his '3g' symbol pops up and the pxt sends.
So my question is, is there something I need to do to be able to send and receive pxt's without having to use mobile data and eating into my prepay money, because I know this is possible, just not sure why it's not working on this phone.
I've attached some pics of my apn settings, from what I can tell they are all correct...
Thanks for your help!
wahsauce said:
Arc s LT18i
ICS 4.04 - 4.1.B.0.431
Rooted
ArcKnight Kernel
Hey guys, I'm on 2Degrees(which goes through Vodafone i think) in New Zealand, and I'm not on a data plan, just prepay.
I can't seem to send pxt's unless I enable 'data roaming' and 'mobile networks', which if I'm correct uses data and eats my prepay time.
I just get a 'Could not send. Message will be sent when service becomes available' error
My mate has the exact same setup with his sensation, and can send/receive pxt's without enabling any mobile networks or data roaming, when he sends or receive a pxt, his '3g' symbol pops up and the pxt sends.
So my question is, is there something I need to do to be able to send and receive pxt's without having to use mobile data and eating into my prepay money, because I know this is possible, just not sure why it's not working on this phone.
I've attached some pics of my apn settings, from what I can tell they are all correct...
Thanks for your help!
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Did some research on Google...
PXT requires MMS to be used, MMS requires 3G internet in order to send the stuff. All the photos/audio files and stuff can only be sent over Internet. There is no other way.
You need to have MMS settings in your phone. Data roaming is not required at all. MMS downloading will not eat your money for data, as MMS settings are used for it. MMS settings don't allow you to surf on the internet, these settings are only for sending and receiving MMS.
Someguyfromhell said:
Did some research on Google...
PXT requires MMS to be used, MMS requires 3G internet in order to send the stuff. All the photos/audio files and stuff can only be sent over Internet. There is no other way.
You need to have MMS settings in your phone. Data roaming is not required at all. MMS downloading will not eat your money for data, as MMS settings are used for it. MMS settings don't allow you to surf on the internet, these settings are only for sending and receiving MMS.
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That makes sense to a degree,
So i need internet access to be able to send MMS?, which means I need to enable mobile networks and data roaming(since I'm not on a data plan I have to enable these or I can't get internet access, therefore no MMS).
But what your saying is even though I enable internet access, the MMS side of it doesn't actually eat into the data, since it's sent a different way, visa vie, it doesn't eat my pre paid moneys...
I just wonder if there is a way to only get data turned on when it's needed for MMS, other wise all my apps are constantly updating and eating my credit...
wahsauce said:
That makes sense to a degree,
So i need internet access to be able to send MMS?, which means I need to enable mobile networks and data roaming(since I'm not on a data plan I have to enable these or I can't get internet access, therefore no MMS).
But what your saying is even though I enable internet access, the MMS side of it doesn't actually eat into the data, since it's sent a different way, visa vie, it doesn't eat my pre paid moneys...
I just wonder if there is a way to only get data turned on when it's needed for MMS, other wise all my apps are constantly updating and eating my credit...
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MMS will use the data itself when it is needed. Mobile networks doesn't have to be turned on, it is only needed if you want to surf on the internet.. Data Roaming is only used if you want to use your phone's internet in another country(which is f**king expensive).
I received an MMS on my Arc S once, I didn't have internet settings on my phone, just MMS settings(APN stuff). I got an SMS, then used the download option. Data was turned on automatically, MMS was downloaded and data was turned off again. No charges for me.
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MMS will use the data itself when it is needed. Mobile networks doesn't have to be turned on, it is only needed if you want to surf on the internet.. Data Roaming is only used if you want to use your phone's internet in another country(which is f**king expensive).
I received an MMS on my Arc S once, I didn't have internet settings on my phone, just MMS settings(APN stuff). I got an SMS, then used the download option. Data was turned on automatically, MMS was downloaded and data was turned off again. No charges for me.
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Thanks
That all makes total sense, my only problem is, I can't send or receive pxts unless i enable both mobile networks and data roaming, I've literally tested it in all ways i can, and it wont work unless they are both enabled.
I have a hacked factory hotspot on my s4, and what I was wondering, i know it basically bypasses the hotspot plan and shows up in data instead. My question is, can I only use as much hotspot as I have for data? Like if i only get 5gb of lte a month, is that all I can use?
Right now I have the unlimited lte pan, and I use over 300gb a month, and it shows on my data plan. But i may need to downside. I don't want to lose what i use for hotspot though.
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I have a hacked factory hotspot on my s4, and what I was wondering, i know it basically bypasses the hotspot plan and shows up in data instead. My question is, can I only use as much hotspot as I have for data? Like if i only get 5gb of lte a month, is that all I can use?
Right now I have the unlimited lte pan, and I use over 300gb a month, and it shows on my data plan. But i may need to downside. I don't want to lose what i use for hotspot though.
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Yes, the hotspot data use will show up in your data total.
So I would need unlimited data if I want unlimited hotspot
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So I would need unlimited data if I want unlimited hotspot
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Yes. The next problem will be if you really use tethering a lot, tmo will flag you and you will have to use a VPN to avoid getting the tethering detected. That is the step I am evaluating now.
I'll have to figure out how to do that, I have no clue about anything about vpn's
If I get tagged before you do, I'll post exactly how I get the VPN up and running.
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If I get tagged before you do, I'll post exactly how I get the VPN up and running.
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Please do. It would be much appreciated
Doesn't matter what you do they'll throttle you down if they consider wrongful usage. Whether it's thru data or tether data. If it shows on your plan, T-Mobile knows about it. The question would be what's the allowed limit?
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I think I have the answer. PDANET+ !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I got tagged by Tmo for exceeding my tethering cap and they shut me down. Started fighting with VPN's but after a day, gave up and came across PDAnet+ and tried it. Has been working for two days. The only catch is you have to USB tether, not wifi. You also have to throw the "hide from throttling" switch in the software. So far so good.