hi im waiting my new nexus one, as a posted before in general but before comes i want ask some questions. im reading about ROOT, and so on but i cant find how disable 3G, and disable AGPS since at the moment i dont have data plan, i will upgrade in couple of months because i was keep my lg incite and internet or NO and wait a little to upgarde 3G network, so im wonderin its anyway or guide oto turn off AGPS?and 3g?well and i guess if i didint configure grps i dont have worry about gprs but yes for 3g and AGPS any thoughs?sorry i searched and couldnt find im new on NO LOL i dont even have it yet xD
*waiting*
and i read sense desire seems BT isnt working =( so shame
any other good rom? what its your favorite?and its any HTC hero sense?or its the same as desire rom? well thanks a lot i will apreciate the help in this android world =X
You can use QuickSettings from the market to disable mobile networks completely. You can also in the phone settings only allow 2G.
As far as AGPS is concerned it uses Cell Towers to triangulate the location of the phone and doesnt use any Data unless you are using the Maps app which will need to download the map info.
bewA said:
You can use QuickSettings from the market to disable mobile networks completely. You can also in the phone settings only allow 2G.
As far as AGPS is concerned it uses Cell Towers to triangulate the location of the phone and doesnt use any Data unless you are using the Maps app which will need to download the map info.
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oh thats nice and you sure?since i used garmin once with my WM and AGPS was activated and BAM the bill accoutn was SOOO HIGH :S
theres a disable "use wireless networks" option. the description is "location determined by wifi and/or mobile networks"
bewA said:
You can use QuickSettings from the market to disable mobile networks completely. You can also in the phone settings only allow 2G.
As far as AGPS is concerned it uses Cell Towers to triangulate the location of the phone and doesnt use any Data unless you are using the Maps app which will need to download the map info.
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That's not how AGPS works, it does use data, albeit a tiny amount. It receives info on the location of GPS satellites so it knows what to lock onto.
Rusty! said:
That's not how AGPS works, it does use data, albeit a tiny amount. It receives info on the location of GPS satellites so it knows what to lock onto.
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omg so i need disable O.O
zen kun said:
omg so i need disable O.O
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try apndroid on the market
will cut off all data if u tell it too
bigballa said:
try apndroid on the market
will cut off all data if u tell it too
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yay thanks i want my NO sooon i will tomorrow pay on ebay
ok i got the track number now and seems they send me the NO so im kind excited i want try root after test and maybe desire rom heh but i just want to know
the root its danger? i mean i guess its like linux "hack" to get root acces in exploit or something but never knows, root the device could brick the NO ?or its a low chance
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So the internal GPS is one of the primary reasons I wanted the Kaiser, but when it comes down to it, it's the rare occasion that I actually use the GPS for much, especially stuff outside of basic "where am I" and "how do I get there" with gmaps...
Even when using quickgps, sometimes when I need to know where I am in relation to somewhere I'm going, quickly, it can still take way too long to pick up sat signals. I was in the car with a friend the other night (this is a guy that I constantly harass for having an iPhone (and he harasses me for the opposite)) and when we both pulled out our phones with gmaps, he knew right where we were, instantly, while all I could do was sit there and try my hardest to not make excuses about why I wasn't picking up a sat signal quickly.
Unless I'm using other GPS software, for my uses with gmaps, I'd really rather just be able to use the triangulation that non-GPS phones use. I tried turning off the GPS (GPS program port: None) in settings, but gmaps just searches anyway, not finding any hardware and/or sats.
Is what I want to do possible? I'm sure I'll get several responses on how I can speed up my sat signal pickup, which is NOT what I'm looking for. I just want to be able to use gmaps "My Location" without using the internal GPS, thus saving battery as well as getting a quicker pickup on where I am...
TIA
Geo
Yes, what your asking for is just using "My Location" without GPS. I use "My Location" all the time it does not activate my GPS. Here is an article that confirms "My Location" does not use GPS.
http://gigaom.com/2007/11/28/google-my-location/
-McMex
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Yes, what your asking for is just using "My Location" without GPS. I use "My Location" all the time it does not activate my GPS. Here is an article that confirms "My Location" does not use GPS.
http://gigaom.com/2007/11/28/google-my-location/
-McMex
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I know that My Location can be used without GPS, I'm just wondering if it's possible on a Kaiser. Assuming you have a Kaiser device, what and how do you have it set up so that gmaps doesn't activate/use GPS, but instead uses the cell towers?
On my device using GoogleMaps 2.0.0.11 the option for My Location works separately from Use GPS. The location (within 1.7KM) is picked up within seconds, GPS does take longer but is accurate to individual rooms within my home. The Cell based locator is obviously dependent on your Carriers Cell towers and I know in the past I have been unable to get a location over HSDPA or 3G but GPRS worked. Now though on TMobile UK at home I can get my cell based location using any non Wifi data connection.
Smack! Smack!
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On my device using GoogleMaps 2.0.0.11 the option for My Location works separately from Use GPS. The location (within 1.7KM) is picked up within seconds, GPS does take longer but is accurate to individual rooms within my home. The Cell based locator is obviously dependent on your Carriers Cell towers and I know in the past I have been unable to get a location over HSDPA or 3G but GPRS worked. Now though on TMobile UK at home I can get my cell based location using any non Wifi data connection.
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Ah, my apologies. Turns out I was not using the latest version. I've installed v2 with separate GPS/My Location, and My Location without GPS works great!
Thanks to all.
bananachunks said:
I know that My Location can be used without GPS, I'm just wondering if it's possible on a Kaiser. Assuming you have a Kaiser device, what and how do you have it set up so that gmaps doesn't activate/use GPS, but instead uses the cell towers?
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By default My Location DOES NOT use GPS. You have to enable GPS from the menu.
Yes I have a Kaiser (actually 2at&t Tilts) and use Google Maps (v2.0.0.12)
kyphur said:
By default My Location DOES NOT use GPS. You have to enable GPS from the menu.
Yes I have a Kaiser (actually 2at&t Tilts) and use Google Maps (v2.0.0.12)
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Yes, I found this out by installing the latest Google Maps (after my last ROM flash, I installed gmaps from a cab I already had on sd, which was apparently not a recent version).
Thank you - I love the fact that I can use gmaps without GPS now for the quick "where am I" without having to wait, but can still use GPS when I feel like it, and also still have it enabled in Settings for use in other GPS programs.
Thanks again
Hi Peeps,
i use the internet quite frequently on my diamond... but i'm always worried about the data connection still being on after i finished surfing...
how do i make sure that the data connection is completely off once i finish surfing the net? i dont want to occur data charges for hours and hours??
thanks
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If you can afford it get a unlimited data plan....or put on schap's advanced config tool and you can set up a timer....pm me if you more help.
Peace
Mike
I believe the data connection can be on 24/7 and its OK. As long as its not 'active' i.e. not transferring data to or from the device.
The whole idea of GPRS, 3G, HSDPA is that they are always on... but not charging unless being used.
When active you have the animated double arrows showing data transfer... check the manual for the task bar icons to see. This is the same with all connection types (except bluetooth).
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I believe the data connection can be on 24/7 and its OK. As long as its not 'active' i.e. not transferring data to or from the device.
The whole idea of GPRS, 3G, HSDPA is that they are always on... but not charging unless being used.
When active you have the animated double arrows showing data transfer... check the manual for the task bar icons to see. This is the same with all connection types (except bluetooth).
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Correct.
It gets a bit tricky with newer devices, however, if you don't have an unlimited plan because there's almost always something running in the background (weather updates, email polling, GPS download etc) unless you make an effort to stop each of them from initiating a connection. The best way to enjoy what a device like the Diamond has to offer is with an unlimited data package.
Which unlimited plan do you use in Egypt, mkhattab?
it take more battery life like this if it stell on guys !
rafter_01:
if you want to stop it completely jast prass the E or H icons on the upper bar and then press disconnect
it will stop the connection completely
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The whole idea of GPRS, 3G, HSDPA is that they are always on... but not charging unless being used.
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Not always. There are quite a few ****ty networks in europe and other places that still use the old 'per minute' charging model on GPRS networks as well.
For people stuck with these bastards, it is worth having a timer somewhere to automatically kill the connection. but mkhattab is right. When i had the diamond from work, even with the timer set, it never disconnected even with push mail turned off, so it seems that they send out some sort of keep alive maybe?
Use Skschema to setup a script (they have examples you can copy/use as a tutorial - quite easy) to run an auto shutdown of 3G/GPRS every x minutes of the day, every xth day of the week/month etc.
link http://s-k-tools.com/?skschema/m_skschema.html.
I've tested it with Activesync and it appeared to work very well for the week's trial, I had.
MaroO said:
Which unlimited plan do you use in Egypt, mkhattab?
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MaroO-> I actually live in Dubai (from Egypt though)
You could try modaco NoData:
Hope It's ok to post this here, I know it is often included in roms. I have not used it at all on my Diamond, but it worked well for me in the past.
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MaroO-> I actually live in Dubai (from Egypt though)
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Hey mkhattab, which data plan do you use in Dubai though cause i am too based in Dubai.... Cheers...
whitefalcon said:
Hey mkhattab, which data plan do you use in Dubai though cause i am too based in Dubai.... Cheers...
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I work for the operator (du) and am on the employee plan so...
Hi guys, basically I have the MDA IV version and am going abroad and would like to use GoogleEarth, but not the GPRS, mainly because I don't want to be stung with a huge bill!
I've searched high and low on how to switch off the GPRS but no success, any help will be much appreciated
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Hi guys, basically I have the MDA IV version and am going abroad and would like to use GoogleEarth, but not the GPRS, mainly because I don't want to be stung with a huge bill!
I've searched high and low on how to switch off the GPRS but no success, any help will be much appreciated
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Bad news, you can't use Google Maps WITHOUT and internet connection of some kind, the only way to do it would be to put the phone into "flight mode" and find a WiFi access point.
Reason being the maps on Google Maps are not stored on the device, they are downloaded only when needed.
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The only way I can think of to switch off the data connection would be to delete the connections in the Settings > Connections > Connections section.
Maybe the tiny app. called NoData is the thing you need.
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Maybe the tiny app. called NoData is the thing you need.
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Correct answer you can block GPRS with this program and it will not turn on automaticly again. You have to do it by hand. Google maps you have to use then by wifi.
Grtzzzz
just installed the NODATA app, works like a charm! shame i can't use google earth though,
cheers all!
would my g1 be able to use the wifi in london because im about to go on vacation there...
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would my g1 be able to use the wifi in london because im about to go on vacation there...
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Yea if there are wifi routers there..
Just be sure to turn on the "limey" setting.
make sure you use apndroid to disable data (this may take out your sms/mms though)
you may get hit with roaming. i dont know if the updates fully resolved accidental data use
There have been a few discussions about this, but I have yet to find a solution that works for me...
I flashed CM6 today and now I'm finding that when I enable wifi, my 3g data connection is lost. Not sure this is really a CM problem, I just want to find a fix.
My setup:
Nexus One - CM6.RC1 - FRF91
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There have been a few discussions about this, but I have yet to find a solution that works for me...
I flashed CM6 today and now I'm finding that when I enable wifi, my 3g data connection is lost. Not sure this is really a CM problem, I just want to find a fix.
My setup:
Nexus One - CM6.RC1 - FRF91
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what do you mean it's lost.. when you're turning Wifi on, that's the whole point (that you want to use your Wifi connection for data, and not your mobile 3G data.) Maybe I'm not understanding you?
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what do you mean it's lost.. when you're turning Wifi on, that's the whole point (that you want to use your Wifi connection for data, and not your mobile 3G data.) Maybe I'm not understanding you?
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Even with wifi on you still need 3g data to send and receive MMS. I can't replicate this problem, though, so I'm afraid I'm not much help. All I can suggest is trying a full wipe of everything but battery and rotate stats and try to flash it again. See if that helps.
It works fine for me. Are you sure you are confussing not having both icons in the notification bar with 3g being off?
I answered this question a few months ago too.
Your 3g is not lost, it just hides the icon. Go into settings and look what network you are still connected to for yourself, it will still say 3g. If you were to send or receive an mms the 3g icon would briefly pop up, send the message, then disappear. Your phone is working just fine
thanks for the help... @roger, you are correct, i didn't realize that the icon was hidden vs. actually turned off, nor did i think to go check the actual service rather than rely on the icon