Recently, even with "background data" disabled, my Nexus One randomly use EDGE data while it sleeps. This become the problem since when there is ongoing data transfer, I won't be able to receive calls. I didn't notice this until my friends told me that they couldn't reach me.
Is there an app or an option in Android/Nexus One that I can completely turn off mobile data access until needed? I tried APNDroid, but after I turn it back on, mobile data access won't be available until the phone is rebooted.
You can't use data and voice calls at the same time? That's strange. What carrier are you using?
I'm not actually sure if there is an easy way to turn data on and off completely, but you might be able to turn syncing off and then go through all of your applications and make sure they don't automatically update or stay logged in like g-chat. I think disabling syncing only has an effect on the stuff listed under Accounts & sync settings in the Settings menu, (Google and Facebook on the stock ROM).
I'm on T-Mo.
When you're on GSM network, unless BOTH carrier & handset supports some special feature (don't remember the name), concurrent voice/data is impossible. To date, I've only seen one Nokia phone supports the feature.
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Going through every single app to make sure that it doesn't use data is a pita and not guarantee that no data will be used.
Since N1 WCDMA reception is crappy, I have to rely on GSM quite a bit. Since day 1, I had background data & auto sync disabled (only enabled when needed). --- For some reason, "background data" seems to apply to system/google-related app, but doesn't apply to 3rd-party app.
This sucks big time since it is phone first, computer second, so it kind of annoy me that background GSM data prevents me from receiving calls.
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I found a way to completely disable/enable mobile data access on N1. It's a bit clumsy, but it works.
Go go Phone, dial "*#*#4636#*#*" to get into N1 Testing app.
Tap "Phone Information"
Tap menu -> more -> "Disable data connection"
Tap menu -> more -> "Disable data on boot" (just to make sure it's not enabled after you reboot the phone)
then... "GSM disconnects" should read "State: inactive ...... fail because No Error"
Some would suggest changing APN name manually or using widgets. But according to Testing app, you will still be connected to data network. Connection attempts will be made over mobile data network, but they won't go through. This doesn't guarantee 100% no data requirement. It just prevents you from hopping on the internet.
Seems like a lot of work to turn off data I agree. I'm just lucky I'm on a carrier that uses another carrier's net so it's roaming all the time. All I have to do is disable "data roaming" and data is off.
Toggle data is what i'm using - it's a free widget button to turn 3G (mms optional) on and off just like the Power widget. I've also seen another widget with a different name, but that was a black button and Toggle data is white.
Thanks. This seems to have the same effect as disabling data via Testing app.
wind0zer said:
Toggle data is what i'm using - it's a free widget button to turn 3G (mms optional) on and off just like the Power widget. I've also seen another widget with a different name, but that was a black button and Toggle data is white.
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try juice defender from the market. it can stop apn connections periodically or totally stop it
Hello, i have a problem with my Samsung Galaxy S. When i close the Mobile Connecrions and select use only 2G it still using "E" i belive its Edge still have a connection to the internet!!!
How i can close all the internet connections and use only the Wi-Fi?
Unselect 2g aswell?
2G and Edge is the same radio, when your 2G is not using data, it drops to Edge to standby until you engage onto 2G, 3G, HDPA, etc
if you want it all off, then uncheck everything, and use only wifi
i suppose you did not buy a Data Plan?
if that is the case, most carriers will throw and error back to your phone, about "there's no internet conectivity" or some other related merror message
you have to call your carrier to dissable it, else if you use data, they will charge you on a per use rate, which usually is stupidly expensive.
here what i do and have no answer?! when i uncheck everithing it's the same still getting online :S
here what i`m doing
Settings/Wireless and networks/Mobile Networks nothing is checked and same :S i`m still online. When is Unchecked 2G is HSCD or something? still online :S is there some software to cancel all connections to internet.
you can try plane mode
but that will also stop WiFi
by the way this topic should be in "Galaxy S I9000 General" not in Development section
Weird issue over the last few days. Even with GPRS turned off using APNdroid (settings apn has the xxx.comapndroid) the data connection icon is still on and I am able to load websites. Is there something I am overlooking ?
Only one APN defined in settings as well
Thanks!
I often use *#*#4636#*#* to enable/disable data connection and it works great for me. But in a nice day, I also disabled auto sync and background data in [Account and sync] settings then I can't enable the data connection via *#*#4636#*#* any more!! .
pressed [Enable data connection] but nothing changes, so I cant use 3G though Wifi still works!
anyone has this issues before? Please give me advice.
Captivate | 2.2.1
ur not the only one
i am in the same boat as u
nothing seems to get it back
wifi works fine
There is a use packet data checkbox under settings, wireless and network, mobile networks. It should be checked.
So I can't seem to find anything that answers this anywhere.
I have some remembered WiFi networks which are open but require me to hit OK on the login page once I connect in order to use the internet. If my phone is in my pocket it will connect to these networks but not be able to access the internet until I go through the login procedure.
I notice though that my phone drops the cellular data connection as soon as it connects to the network giving me a large amount of time with no data at all. I have searched high and low for the setting that will keep cellular data permanently active but I cannot find it. When I look in settings I see:
Mobile data
Use my data plan when Wi-Fi isn't available.
If I tap that I see no option to change anything that would always keep the data connection alive. I see only the following
Data roaming
Data roaming sound
Access point names
Network mode
Network operators
In Power I have Power saver switched Off and Sleep mode switched Off.
Does anyone know how I can enable this?
Thanks