Excuse me for the spam, but I just recently switched from iOS to Android. My M8 has this weird icon all the way left to the status bar. It looks like an N or something.
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Also I seen here that some people don't have the 4G LTE icon when using Wi-Fi. Why is mine there all the time even when I am not using cellular data?
NFC is turned on.
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Rhiannon224 said:
NFC is turned on.
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You can turn it off from Settings>>More (under Wireless and Networks) and tap the NFC toggle, or if you're rooted you can install Xposed and there is an Xposed module for "disabling NFC icon" I believe.
Welcome to Android. We're allowed to do stuff here.:victory:
Rhiannon224 said:
NFC is turned on.
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matmaneyre said:
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You can turn it off from Settings>>More (under Wireless and Networks) and tap the NFC toggle, or if you're rooted you can install Xposed and there is an Xposed module for "disabling NFC icon" I believe.
Welcome to Android. We're allowed to do stuff here.:victory:
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Thank you both! Finally it's gone. And I had one more question. There's a scratch or something inside of my display. Best Buy already said they'll exchange it when they get a grey M8 in stock. Is there a way to completely back everything up, including my launcher settings, K9 emails, etc, and just restore it? I know back when I had my samsung vibrant 3 years ago I was able to do complete backup and restores.
Yes and no. There's a backup app called Helium, which will allow you to backup and restore most things. It will still require some manual backing up, restoring, and a little reinstalling. Titanium Backup requires root, which I imagine you don't have? Not sure what HTC's own backup app does.
NathanV1977 said:
Yes and no. There's a backup app called Helium, which will allow you to backup and restore most things. It will still require some manual backing up, restoring, and a little reinstalling. Titanium Backup requires root, which I imagine you don't have? Not sure what HTC's own backup app does.
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HTC backup does pretty much the same you just said about Helium.
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MilesEvans said:
Also I seen here that some people don't have the 4G LTE icon when using Wi-Fi. Why is mine there all the time even when I am not using cellular data?
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Bumping this post specifically to see about an answer to this question.
I'm on a stock M8, not rooted, and have had it for the past few days and both 4G and Wi-Fi icons are displaying when I'm connected over wi-fi. Just concerned it's somehow leeching or otherwise using mobile data as opposed to just wi-fi.
Sometimes I get that too but the "LTE" icon will disappear as soon as I open the browser.
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Root Required.
Delete Tethering Manager and you will be able to use the built in Tethering Options!
Although I did delete all that T-Mobile Crapware as well.
Just thought I'd share
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In doing so, we will be able to tether USB/Wifi for free, without paying the $14.99/month fee?
bighulk666 said:
In doing so, we will be able to tether USB/Wifi for free, without paying the $14.99/month fee?
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In theory, yes. If T-Mobile finds out about it though...
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If T-Mobile finds out oh well. I already paid for the data once. Why should I have to pay for it again. Either why the will still slow my speeds after 5GB.
But rooting the phone and freezing or removing the tether manager worked for me as well.
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Root Required.
Delete Tethering Manager and you will be able to use the built in Tethering Options!
Although I did delete all that T-Mobile Crapware as well.
Just thought I'd share
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Just an FYI. After I uninstalled the tethering manager and rebooted phone I no longer had mobile data or calling or any connecion via the radio.
I had to install it back from the stock back up. Once I did and rebooted it went back to being fine.
In case anyone else runs into this doing the above.
just a reminder, you don't have to uninstall. just freeze using TI Backup, works the same way, but safer.
clamder said:
just a reminder, you don't have to uninstall. just freeze using TI Backup, works the same way, but safer.
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I have the free version and freeze is not an option. But I am new to TI backup and just grabbed it from the market.
can you confirm portabe wifi hotspot is working by doing this? please let me know before i return the phone.
i'm currently tethered just fine. the only issue i see is that the only way to start tethering is through the settings menu (which is fine... i don't want to start it on accident anyway).
Curious of you guys have a data plan why would it matter? Curious?
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Locksmith81 said:
Curious of you guys have a data plan why would it matter? Curious?
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so we can use this data with our laptops/tablets?
I backed up and uninstall it with Titanium. Wifi hotspot working. Tested on my iPad.
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just a reminder, you don't have to uninstall. just freeze using TI Backup, works the same way, but safer.
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I totally agree with clamder. Its best to just freeze all the apps that you don't want rather than uninstall just to be on the save side.
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Just an FYI. After I uninstalled the tethering manager and rebooted phone I no longer had mobile data or calling or any connecion via the radio.
I had to install it back from the stock back up. Once I did and rebooted it went back to being fine.
In case anyone else runs into this doing the above.
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I freeze tethering manager and restart my phone. Data seem to work fine.
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so we can use this data with our laptops/tablets?
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I have been using mobile hot spot for a while and never occurred any charges.
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WiFi Tether Wireless Tethering now that we have root
Thanks to ronin4740,
to get the factory wireless tethering to work you must delete or freeze tethering manager with titanium backup (or similar app). the you should have the wireless tethering feature working.
Wireless Tethering now that we have root
I was wondering if anyone was successfully able to get wireless tether to work now that we have root? If so please share what you did so that we all can get wireless tethering to work. Thanks in advance!
tq745 said:
now that we have root we should get wireless tethering to work added to the list. (unless its already been done?)
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just install an app from android market, it's that easy
https://market.android.com/details?id=android.tether
or
https://market.android.com/details?id=og.android.tether
or
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.guardam.Tethering
or
https://market.android.com/details?id=net.szym.barnacle
and many many more...
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just install an app from android market, it's that easy
https://market.android.com/details?id=android.tether
or
https://market.android.com/details?id=og.android.tether
or
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.guardam.Tethering
or
https://market.android.com/details?id=net.szym.barnacle
and many many more...
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Not available for tmo
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use market fix, to make you look like from another provider / country
AllGamer said:
use market fix, to make you look like from another provider / country
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Actually, now that we have root, just delete Tethering Manager and the built in tethering options work for free.
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Hey
How can you stop your phone from randomly accessing data services. I switched off background data and so far 58k has been used!#
18kb on OS Services
8kb on FB
Google play
Google+
Maps
If i am roaming and want to use the internet for just checking FB even the add on T-mobile provide will be used just while the phones in my pocket!
Any tips for my unrooted phone.
Thanks
Turn off mobile data
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tandfeen said:
Turn off mobile data
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I know, but what if i want to check facebook, as soon as i turn mobile data on it will start connecting to everything i don't want it too...
oxfordmark said:
I know, but what if i want to check facebook, as soon as i turn mobile data on it will start connecting to everything i don't want it too...
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I believe that I've seen kind of trick for that but only available on rooted devices bcoz need app that require root.
In your case, to be safe, just use WiFi instead. Wait till u got WiFi available in any place to check ur FB.
Cheers!!
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I believe that I've seen kind of trick for that but only available on rooted devices bcoz need app that require root.
In your case, to be safe, just use WiFi instead. Wait till u got WiFi available in any place to check ur FB.
Cheers!!
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If i rooted it i could download a firewall, i guess thats the only way, ah well.. never mind..
What about something like this. It works for me...
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobidia.android.mdm&hl=en;)
So I had to get a replacement Note 2 from T-mobile because my first one had messed up sensors or something. When I got the new one I wanted to backup and restore all my apps from the original.I used Odin to flash CF auto root and do a app and system backup. Then I rooted to the new one the same way and did a restore. I apparently didn't read enough about Titanium backup and restored everything including the system stuff.*Now my data doesn't work most of the time. Specifically when my phone says 4g, no matter how many bars, nothing has network access. I can make and receive calls and text messages although calls have been very spotty with reception. However if I have 4g LTE signal then everything works great. Can anyone suggest a fix? I flashed the stock rom again and reset APN settings to default, nothing is different. Side note, I was able to reset flash, unroot and return the old phone to T-mobile. Any help is greatly appreciated
Have you tried a factory reset?
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kintwofan said:
Have you tried a factory reset?
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I did do a factory reset after flashing the stock ROM. Both through the settings menu and by booting into recovery. No change.
cjp420 said:
So I had to get a replacement Note 2 from T-mobile because my first one had messed up sensors or something. When I got the new one I wanted to backup and restore all my apps from the original.I used Odin to flash CF auto root and do a app and system backup. Then I rooted to the new one the same way and did a restore. I apparently didn't read enough about Titanium backup and restored everything including the system stuff.*Now my data doesn't work most of the time. Specifically when my phone says 4g, no matter how many bars, nothing has network access. I can make and receive calls and text messages although calls have been very spotty with reception. However if I have 4g LTE signal then everything works great. Can anyone suggest a fix? I flashed the stock rom again and reset APN settings to default, nothing is different. Side note, I was able to reset flash, unroot and return the old phone to T-mobile. Any help is greatly appreciated
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Am I really the only one that has had this problem with titanium backup? I read a lot before rooting, but apparently not quite enough. Please, if anyone has any ideas or has had this problem, a little help would be greatly appreciated. I would hate to have to send back another phone espevially one that is otherwise perfect. Everything is great when im on wifi or LTE, but 4g gets me nothing. Thanks
cjp420 said:
Am I really the only one that has had this problem with titanium backup? I read a lot before rooting, but apparently not quite enough. Please, if anyone has any ideas or has had this problem, a little help would be greatly appreciated. I would hate to have to send back another phone espevially one that is otherwise perfect. Everything is great when im on wifi or LTE, but 4g gets me nothing. Thanks
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Had that same problem with a port I did, trying to find a solution to it. Once I do I'll let you know.
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shakim24 said:
Had that same problem with a port I did, trying to find a solution to it. Once I do I'll let you know.
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Thanks. Please keep me posted.
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Thanks. Please keep me posted.
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Follow this video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRvRvRy3bxE&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Follow this video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRvRvRy3bxE&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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I don't think that this video is related to my problem. I can make and receive calls and texts with 4g or lte. However I have no mobile data connection whenever I am connected with 4g. All apps report no connection. When I have lte signal all apps work with no problem. Also my imei number is not gone, it is in there correctly.
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I don't think that this video is related to my problem. I can make and receive calls and texts with 4g or lte. However I have no mobile data connection whenever I am connected with 4g. All apps report no connection. When I have lte signal all apps work with no problem. Also my imei number is not gone, it is in there correctly.
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I see.
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Just an idea here. ...
Do you have an Add Block app of any kind? If you do, try to turn it off and see if that is the problem.
I had one that blocked my data, but only on Wi Fi. It took me several days until I found the problem.
Good luck.
Hit my "THANKS" button! Come on, you can do it!
i had similar problem
my settings were set to LTE only in factory menu.
so i would get internet only if LTE signal was available.
premiatul said:
Just an idea here. ...
Do you have an Add Block app of any kind? If you do, try to turn it off and see if that is the problem.
I had one that blocked my data, but only on Wi Fi. It took me several days until I found the problem.
Good luck.
Hit my "THANKS" button! Come on, you can do it!
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Have never had an adblock app of any kind. I know for sure that the problem was caused by me restoring all system apps from titanium backup.
ostap999 said:
i had similar problem
my settings were set to LTE only in factory menu.
so i would get internet only if LTE signal was available.
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Can you clarify which settings you are talking about?
cjp420 said:
Can you clarify which settings you are talking about?
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I went to *#*#4636#*#*
Then network settings
Those settings don't seem to be available on my phone. Nothing happens when I type that in.
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Because that code is wrong.
Here is the good one:
*#2263#
Hit my "THANKS" button! Come on, you can do it!
Thanks, that code works to bring up the settings. However the setting is set to automatic so that does not seem to be the problem.
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cjp420 said:
Thanks, that code works to bring up the settings. However the setting is set to automatic so that does not seem to be the problem.
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Have you tried flashing the radio?
You would have to flash a custom recovery (recommend TWRP)
I also had that problem on my Nexus 5 for a few days, I upgraded my ROM but forgot to flash the Radio again, and after flashing radio in custom recovery all was fixed, was strange because SuperSU carried over and it was just a delta (65mb) update, must of screwed the radio I guess. All is working now though.
#cjp420 did u find solution, i have same problem
I did not, but I never tried flashing the radio like the previous commenter said. That actually was an idea I had, but didn't try because I asked and people were adamant that I shouldn't do that.
Believe it or not I am still using the same phone still with the same problem. It's not a big deal because I set it to only connect to lte or gsm so it never connects to the regular 4g. Everywhere in and around austin that I tend to go has good lte reception so I don't really miss it. The only part the kind of sucks is that ot switches to E whenever make or receive a call because there is no voice over lte apparently.
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As the title suggests, I found out that the data connection icon is always on even though I have disabled data connection.
Is this working as it should be? Because my old GS3 doesn't show the icon when I have disabled data connection.
Please take a look at a few screen shots that I have made.
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nobody else has this problem?
Maybe because of that statusbar mod ?
What happens when you try to use something with data?
For me the icons are there, but are grayed out when disabled.
wrong issue, my bad.
geoff5093 said:
What happens when you try to use something with data?
For me the icons are there, but are grayed out when disabled.
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It is still showing as though my data is enabled. Please have a look at the screen shot. May I know what Rom are u guys using? I'm on Sea v10i. Can I flash the latest 10j from other region? Thanks!
can you also make a screen shot of yours?
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RedDevils88 said:
It is still showing as though my data is enabled. Please have a look at the screen shot. May I know what Rom are u guys using? I'm on Sea v10i. Can I flash the latest 10j from other region? Thanks!
can you also make a screen shot of yours?
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I'm on Verizon, so no ROMS. Does data work though when trying to go to a website for instance? Seems like an easy way to tell if there is still data being passed through.
No data
geoff5093 said:
I'm on Verizon, so no ROMS. Does data work though when trying to go to a website for instance? Seems like an easy way to tell if there is still data being passed through.
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data does not pass through, only the icon is always there for some reason.
Does anyone know of a way to not have the 4G Icon always showing on the status bar while the WiFi icon is showing?
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dont think there is one. maybe with root you could change the icons but doubtful
I was able to do it with a bunch of xposed mods. I just flashed a fresh ROM once I figure it out I'll post it here.
athack said:
Does anyone know of a way to not have the 4G Icon always showing on the status bar while the WiFi icon is showing?
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Had it just like this
shpotik said:
I was able to do it with a bunch of xposed mods. I just flashed a fresh ROM once I figure it out I'll post it here.
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You must be on a developer edition phone to be able to use exposed?
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athack said:
You must be on a developer edition phone to be able to use exposed?
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correct. have to have root
athack said:
You must be on a developer edition phone to be able to use exposed?
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Yes. There's no way to remove it without root
athack said:
Does anyone know of a way to not have the 4G Icon always showing on the status bar while the WiFi icon is showing?
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As others have said, there's no way to remove it without root.
The reason it stays lit is because, even though Verizon hasn't enabled it yet, some of the necessary system files for VoLTE (voice over LTE) are already installed on the phone. Once enabled, an active LTE connection will be required for VoLTE to work, even when connected to WiFi. Data isn't being transmitted, and once VoLTE is enabled, only call data will be transmitted (which won't count against your data allowance unless you're doing a video call).
For anyone who is interested to remove the 4G icon while on WiFi you must be rooted and have xposed framework installed.
Its simple just download "Samsung data connection icon fix" mod in exposed downloads enable, reboot and enjoy!