As I mentioned in my earlier thread I recently bought a Motorola Defy. Like many other users that I read about before purchasing my first android smartphone I was not able to open Google Market app after a factory reset.
My hint is based on my own experience and I hope it serves someone else well with similar issue.
As I write this message I have no data plan on my contract and I intend to use wireless connection for emailing, internet browsing, and the Market app. Once I completed the initial setup I put my handset's network mode to 2G only. I was worried to be charged for accessing data on 3G.
I had no problem using the Market app initially over the wireless connection until I did a refactory reset to re-setup my handset properly second time round. It was then the Market app stopped working and not even a master reset resolves the problem and then I was considering to root the handset to remove certain folders as a solution to the problem.
Everytime I laucnhed the Market app it stuck at Terms and Services page. It then occurred to me to change the network mode to Automatic and switch off the wireless connection to see what would happen. Next time I laucnhed the Market app it took me straight to the market's home page. It took me two days to figure this out : (
Once I was in the market I switched the network mode back to 2G only and turned on the wireless again. Everything is working just fine now. For the porpose of this thread I powered off the handset and turned it on again to see if my last settings i.e. 2G only still launches the Market app successfully or not. I can confirm that the Market app works just fine over the wireless connection just fine with 2G only network mode.
BTW, the batter life of this handset is so impressive. I used it one and half day very extensively (over 20 times of restarting the handset alone) and I was very surprised lasted that long. On moderate use and proper battery management (no widgets, no 24 wireless connection), and putting it on air plane mode at nights I would get over 2.5 days before charging is required.
I can't wait for Android 2.2 release to make this handset even more productive for me : )
CSharpHeaven said:
As I write this message I have no data plan on my contract and I intend to use wireless connection for emailing, internet browsing, and the Market app. Once I completed the initial setup I put my handset's network mode to 2G only. I was worried to be charged for accessing data on 3G.
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I think you may have a misconception of 2G versus 3G. They are different technologies. When your phone is in 2G mode, it uses one type of network for both voice and data. In 3G mode it uses another type which provides better voice quality and faster data speeds.
Either way your phone will still try to access data unless you turn off mobile data. If it's in 2G mode and you see the little "E" icon up in the notification area, it's still accessing mobile data - just at a slower rate.
cmstlist said:
I think you may have a misconception of 2G versus 3G. They are different technologies. When your phone is in 2G mode, it uses one type of network for both voice and data. In 3G mode it uses another type which provides better voice quality and faster data speeds.
Either way your phone will still try to access data unless you turn off mobile data. If it's in 2G mode and you see the little "E" icon up in the notification area, it's still accessing mobile data - just at a slower rate.
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Thank you for your inputs. I'm very new in the world of smartphones but learning fast.
I searched around to find out how to disable Mobile data and chosen this method *#*#4636#*#* and changed my network type to GSM for best coverage and battery life now. I can confirm the Masrket app still works with wireless connection.
Changing to GSM only does not disable mobile data.
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cmstlist said:
Changing to GSM only does not disable mobile data.
Sent from my Nexus One using XDA App
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I disabled the Mobile Data option by pressing the Settings button then More>Disable Mobile Data. It was then I noticed the options for changing my network type beyond just 2G and 3G.
CSharpHeaven said:
I disabled the Mobile Data option by pressing the Settings button then More>Disable Mobile Data. It was then I noticed the options for changing my network type beyond just 2G and 3G.
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Did that work then? You no longer connect with mobile date, I'm asking because I have now ordered my Defy but like you don't have a network plan so need a workaround.
CSharpHeaven said:
I disabled the Mobile Data option by pressing the Settings button then More>Disable Mobile Data. It was then I noticed the options for changing my network type beyond just 2G and 3G.
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Right ok, thanks for clarifying
In Froyo there is a mobile data toggle in the regular menus, and on all Sense phones too. Is there one on Blur phones? I guess not.
Another way to block data is to go to your APN list and fudge the entry (e.g. change epc.tmobile.com to epc.tmobile.com.nodata).
jk1234 said:
Did that work then? You no longer connect with mobile date, I'm asking because I have now ordered my Defy but like you don't have a network plan so need a workaround.
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The only way I can assure you I have successfully disabled Mobile Data by looking at the reception icon in notification bar that no longer displays G, H, E, and 3G at anytime.
Hi guys, I meet a strange situation.
When I connect my phone to wifi, the wifi indicator appears.
But at the same time the 4G data connection indicator is shown. It should be disappeared.
Is any one face the same problem and know the solution?
Thank you very much.
Maybe there are some apps require to use the mobile networks.
How can I locate such apps?
leon912 said:
Hi guys, I meet a strange situation.
When I connect my phone to wifi, the wifi indicator appears.
But at the same time the 4G data connection indicator is shown. It should be disappeared.
Is any one face the same problem and know the solution?
Thank you very much.
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That's default on AT&T USA. Could be you enabled that on a custom ROM.
GermanGuy said:
That's default on AT&T USA. Could be you enabled that on a custom ROM.
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Yes, that's the reason. It because I opened an app related to the carrier.
Thank you .
Hi, was wondering if anyone knew about LG G3 not connecting to mobile data after repair? I replaced digitizier lcd and screen with frame and everything is ok execpt for mobile data. Phone says 'registered on nework' (EE in UK) when automatically select nework in mobile settings. I can call and text ok but no data at all and no icon in status bar, just the mobile phone signal. Usually even when you have no data left it will still say 3G/4G at top of screen.
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Hi, was wondering if anyone knew about LG G3 not connecting to mobile data after repair? I replaced digitizier lcd and screen with frame and everything is ok execpt for mobile data. Phone says 'registered on nework' (EE in UK) when automatically select nework in mobile settings. I can call and text ok but no data at all and no icon in status bar, just the mobile phone signal. Usually even when you have no data left it will still say 3G/4G at top of screen.
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May b softwares are disturbed or bieng interfered by new replaced hardware... Try falshing kdz.. Its the last final rock solid method to remove all software related issue... But even if problem still persist ... Its a hardware issue... Contact wid ur mobile repair shop.
I have a Pixel 2 XL, not rooted. I recently switched carrier and when I pass a long time without using mobile data (an hour or so connected to a WiFi network) and want to switch to mobile data a notification "Sign in to network Movistar" appears and there's an "x" below LTE sign. If i click the notification it opens a blank page for a second and then closes. The x disappears from the LTE sign but I can't reach any page. It works only after turning off and on my mobile data and stay connected until I pass a long time without using my mobile data.
I've already checket de APN settings but everything is as the carrier advice. With my previous carrier's SIM there's no problem.
I made the test with Movistar's SIM in two phones:
- OnePlus X (Resurrection Remix Marshmallow): almost same error. Shows the sign in notification and x below LTE sign but they disappear quickly without any action and mobile data works.
- Huawei P9: no error at all.
Any idea what could be happening here?
I'm using an Samsung Galaxy S9 issued by O2 in the UK. In the last couple of days icons in the notification area for mobile networking and wifi have vanished. So I can no longer see signal strength for wifi or for mobile data - or indeed whether I am connected at all. I'd like to get those very useful icons back.
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I'm using an Samsung Galaxy S9 issued by O2 in the UK. In the last couple of days icons in the notification area for mobile networking and wifi have vanished. So I can no longer see signal strength for wifi or for mobile data - or indeed whether I am connected at all. I'd like to get those very useful icons back.
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have you looked in the settings menu?
settings/notifications/status bar