Hey folks, I've just posted this on reddit and I hope it can help people in my situation.
https://www.reddit.com/r/nexus5x/comments/4jwz43/guide_fixworkaround_for_the_airplane_mode_battery/
I always use tasker to put airplane mode (cause I use a widget)
I never faced this. But I use tasker + secure settings plugin and I turn off cell radio only so wifi can still on
I tell you this because could be another way to fix if anyone uses tasker already
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Javi22 said:
I always use tasker to put airplane mode (cause I use a widget)
I never faced this. But I use tasker + secure settings plugin and I turn off cell radio only so wifi can still on
I tell you this because could be another way to fix if anyone uses tasker already
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Oh I have secure settings too. How do you turn off the radio with it? You edited the "airplane mode radios"?
ppaasseeii said:
Oh I have secure settings too. How do you turn off the radio with it? You edited the "airplane mode radios"?
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Exactly
Javi22 said:
Exactly
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So I had tested airplane mode with wifi on. That actually doesn't trigger the bug I'm talking about!
ppaasseeii said:
So I had tested airplane mode with wifi on. That actually doesn't trigger the bug I'm talking about!
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Good to hear
Btw by chance the does the bug causes some 'mediaserver' wakelock according to gsam?
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Javi22 said:
Good to hear
Btw by chance the does the bug causes some 'mediaserver' wakelock according to gsam?
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It doesn't. It's just pure battery drain without any signs of anything.
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How can I turn off all of the cellular radios on a droid incredible? I don't want it to look for any cell signal at all while still being able to use bluetooth and wifi.
DAMNIT!!! I FORGOT A TITLE
I think if you turn on airplane mode and then enable WiFi after it will work as you want
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wtf321 said:
I think if you turn on airplane mode and then enable WiFi after it will work as you want
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Ok good. I was under the impression that airplane mode meant no wifi too.
Buff McBigstuff said:
Ok good. I was under the impression that airplane mode meant no wifi too.
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Nope airplane mode is just radio. you wont get any incoming SMS, MMS, or calls.
I just might
yup 10char
Hey guys, got a question. Has anyone run into the issue of their data randomly getting stuck, with just the upload arrow illuminated? When I'm using the hotspot feature, this happens much more frequently.
Thoughts?
Dunno about a fix, but you're not alone. Happens to me all the time.
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Happened to me alot on my HD2 but really hasn't done it so much on SII
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Trevnerdio said:
Hey guys, got a question. Has anyone run into the issue of their data randomly getting stuck, with just the upload arrow illuminated? When I'm using the hotspot feature, this happens much more frequently.
Thoughts?
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Yes! Wow I haven't seen anyone else mention this, but yeah I get the same bug on rare occasion.... quite rare.
Fix is to toggle airplane mode as this resets the radio. Juggernaut statusbar toggles ftw.
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jordanishere said:
Yes! Wow I haven't seen anyone else mention this, but yeah I get the same bug on rare occasion.
Fix is to toggle airplane mode as this resets the radio. Juggernaut statusbar toggles ftw.
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Yeah, I switch between "GSM/WCDMA" and "WCDMA only" when this happens. It's a real pain. I downloaded a 2.1-2.2GB program while I was at 4.44GB used and T-Mobile said I used about 30 megs as far as they know...seems to happen more when I get closer to 5 gigs, I dunno, maybe they're onto me xP
Trevnerdio said:
Yeah, I switch between "GSM/WCDMA" and "WCDMA only" when this happens. It's a real pain. I downloaded a 2.1-2.2GB program while I was at 4.44GB used and T-Mobile said I used about 30 megs as far as they know...seems to happen more when I get closer to 5 gigs, I dunno, maybe they're onto me xP
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Leave network settings in auto mode and try enabling and disabling airplane mode. This always fixes it for me. I have encountered this bug on multiple devices after tethering. Happens less on the t989 because tethering is native (probably).
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jordanishere said:
Leave network settings in auto mode and try enabling and disabling airplane mode. This always fixes it for me. I have encountered this bug on multiple devices after tethering. Happens less on the t989 because tethering is native (probably).
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You get less disconnects using airplane mode as a fix? Interesting...it's always affected me no matter what pretty much
This happens all the time.. I've always thought it was quite curious.. seems like some "uploading" going on, don't like it at all..
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You get less disconnects using airplane mode as a fix? Interesting...it's always affected me no matter what pretty much
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I've never had it as a frequent bug... very rarely. Airplane mode just resets the radio.
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I've had this happen to my T-mo SGII and Sensation...just stuck in upload and any other data requests (Web, email...) are null when this is occurring.
I wonder if T-mobile is probing our phones for information when this happens?
Either way, it is annoying and toggling airplane or data seems to solve...tho I've had it go right back to doing that today after toggling...
I'm going to be in a GSM country for a while, and I'm bringing my SIII cuz it's a capable little tablet computer. I wish to disable the cellular radio completely because there aren't going to be any CDMA signals around and it'll kill the battery looking at full power (I'd think).
Is there a way to disable cellular while leaving the wifi antenna up? I imagined it'd be simple, but I'm finding it hard to even search for. Usually people just want to disable the mobile data and leave voice up for sms or whatever.
What about Airplane Mode?
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What about Airplane Mode?
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I would assume he still wants to connect to Wifi.
I haven't heard of any Mods or settings that completely turn off the radio (data and phone/text). I'll keep my eyes open, though.
Turn on Airplane Mode which shuts off everything, then turn on the Wifi by itself. Used it in Europe that way without a problem.
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konmtu said:
Turn on Airplane Mode which shuts off everything, then turn on the Wifi by itself. Used it in Europe that way without a problem.
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Ah, I didn't know this worked. Back on my old Evo, once airplane mode was on, Wifi couldn't be turned on. It looks like they've improved the airplane mode functionality in the last 2-3 years.
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Turn on Airplane Mode which shuts off everything, then turn on the Wifi by itself. Used it in Europe that way without a problem.
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Ugh. I shoulda just tried that. Now I feel kinda dumb. Easy solution though!
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konmtu said:
Turn on Airplane Mode which shuts off everything, then turn on the Wifi by itself. Used it in Europe that way without a problem.
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100% correct shuts all radio and data down but your able to connect via wifi.
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topherk said:
Ah, I didn't know this worked. Back on my old Evo, once airplane mode was on, Wifi couldn't be turned on. It looks like they've improved the airplane mode functionality in the last 2-3 years.
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I still have my Evo and can connect to Wifi in airplane mode.
After the recent update to Android 4.3, my Nexus 4 has been experiencing many irritating side effects. One of such bugs was loosing the phone signal every now and then. Sometimes the phone will come back online after few seconds. But more often than not, it wont come online and the phone remains without service untill I try to use the phone. In such a case, the only way to force signal search is by enabling Airplane Mode and then disabling it. Eventhough I have put the Airplane Mode Toggle in my PowerToggles home screen widget, enabling the Airplane Mode and then disabling it is a cumbersome thing to do. In order to simplify the process, I wrote a simple Tasker action and put that as a widget in homescreen. The action requires root access and Secure Settings Plugin (also the Helper) installed. Using the Tasker App Factory, I have converted the action to a standalone app and you can use it to refresh the signal manually on your Nexus 4 running Android 4.3. I have tested it on my phone and it worked without any issues. You can download the APK file from the link below.
PreRequisites for ths App to Work:
1. Root Access
2. Secure Settings Plugins and Secure Settings Helper must be installed
Blog post: http://www.blog.ranjithj.in/2013/09/force-signal-refresh-app-nexus-4android.html
Site:http://www.ranjithj.in/
thanks for this. giving it a try now
Do give feedback. If there are any issues, please inform
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I hope this thing work, i'm about to throw my nexus in the toilet :crying:
Installed.
I'll try tomorrow, and give a feedback...
Didn't work for me on
N4 4.3 JWR66Y
But plugging airplane mode on and off doesn't either.
The only way I can solve this it's turning off an on the phone..
Ohhhhh.. Mine is also the same build. But toggling Airplane made helps to refresh signal. No need to reboot the phone.. I saw another post to downgrade the system radio app to the one included in jb4.2 as the issue is only present in radio app included in 4.3. So if this is not working you may explore that option.
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rjwarrier said:
Ohhhhh.. Mine is also the same build. But toggling Airplane made helps to refresh signal. No need to reboot the phone.. I saw another post to downgrade the system radio app to the one included in jb4.2 as the issue is only present in radio app included in 4.3. So if this is not working you may explore that option.
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Read about it.. That's my last chance..
angra89 said:
Read about it.. That's my last chance..
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that seems to be the permenant solution until google updates the radio app to remove the bug. I had created an action to automatically toggle airplane mode if the phone remains without signal for a predetermined period of time. but that consumes a lot battery (especially if u are travelling). so don't use it now. If anyone want the action, i can post it here.
punk2x said:
Installed.
I'll try tomorrow, and give a feedback...
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angra89 said:
Didn't work for me on
N4 4.3 JWR66Y
But plugging airplane mode on and off doesn't either.
The only way I can solve this it's turning off an on the phone..
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Don't work for me.... (N4 4.3 JWR66Y).
Only turning airplane mode on/off work at the moment.
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Doesn't for work for me.... (N4 4.3 JWR66Y).
Only turning airplane mode on/off work at the moment.
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Doesn't, hehe, I speak spanish.. By the way, flashed 4.2.2 radio and got the same result.
Please note that u need to have secure setting and secure setting helper installed for this to work.
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Please note that u need to have secure setting and secure setting helper installed for this to work.
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Yes! Secure Settings 1.3.3 from market, them downloaded Helper from the Secure Settings menu (rooted phone obviously).
Ohhhhh.. What's happening when u click on the icon?I cud test this only on my phone and it toggles the Airplane mode without any issue. Does it flash any messages when u click? Just want to know.
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rjwarrier said:
Ohhhhh.. What's happening when u click on the icon?I cud test this only on my phone and it toggles the Airplane mode without any issue. Does it flash any messages when u click? Just want to know.
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Two messages appear:
"Powering down Phone Radio".. ~3 seconds after: "Restarting Phone Radio".
But not toggle Airplane Mode...
Check if u have enabled Airplane mode option in secure settings actions. I think u may need to enable..
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rjwarrier said:
Check if u have enabled Airplane mode option in secure settings actions. I think u may need to enable..
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All possible options are checked, including Airplane mode.
Okay. Then I surrender.. No idea why it's not working
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there is an app on the market for this.i've been using it and it works good.
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there is an app on the market for this.i've been using it and it works good.
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please give the play store link..
Hi Guys,
Previous phones turned on wifi when I got home and turned off when I left home.
Now im having to turn it on / off manually, am I missing a setting or just stupid..........
Any help appreciated.
Wi-Fi control on this phone is a bit flakey. Use this app and your issue should be solved.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1801284
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corrsea said:
Wi-Fi control on this phone is a bit flakey. Use this app and your issue should be solved.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1801284
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Yeah there are 3rd party apps knocking about but was hoping that I just missed a setting.
Tbh im astounded that this phone doesnt turn off wifi when out of range from my home network. Asus gave this phone every app known to man but cant auto turn off wifi ?
Cheers anyway
They will most likely fix it in an update. With early versions it would not even remember the Wi-Fi sleep settings.
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I've never seen a built-in app to turn WiFi off when leaving a specific network.
Devhux said:
I've never seen a built-in app to turn WiFi off when leaving a specific network.
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My previous phone, Lenovo A830 had it, worked flawlessly, wasnt an app though, just a setting feature.