I've seen plenty of 3g/4g radio toggle widgets but none that do it automatically.
I 'm willing to pitch in towards someone willing to develop a 3g/4g radio manager for the TB. I'm sure I'm not alone.
I think it could be something as easy as an app that toggles the 4g radio on when the screen wakes up and toggles 3g on after x minutes of inactivity. The span of inactivity could be set in a menu option. All that would be required aside from that is a widget to toggle the radio manager on or off.
I would pitch in! Seems like it would save the battery.
Any updates on this??
fwiw I haven't seen anything to even suggest something like this is in development.
Have you guys looked into LTE on/off in the market?
Tbolt meatclaws-talkatap
inkdaddy66 said:
Have you guys looked into LTE on/off in the market?
Tbolt meatclaws-talkatap
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It's a toggle, not a radio manager.
Tasker could sure be modded to do this
I emailed Tasker dev specifically and he said that the app can't handle 4G toggles right now. Take that for what it's worth :x
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Yea it is what it is right now until a new source is released or leaked.
That's also why we only see toggle apps in market otherwise I'm sure there would of been an app created already.
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The Verizon network has what's called eHPRD. That's supposed to switch it for you when your signal runs low. I personally don't get a good 4g signal so i switched to rev A along with CDMA prl. It works and I always have a data signal.
I would be happy for a widget on my home screen that I can press to toggle between 4G and 3G
In the market place there is an app called lte 3g/4g. It is just for the thunderbolt to do just what you have wanted. It's been there for a long time now.
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In the market place there is an app called lte 3g/4g. It is just for the thunderbolt to do just what you have wanted. It's been there for a long time now.
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It's not a widget, just a shortcut to network settings.
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I need an app/widget that easy switches between 2g & 3g on a Hero rom... i know there are a lots of apps for this like usefull switcher and 2g/3g widgit that takes you direktly to the settings for 2g/3g but this doesn't cut it. Becasue on a hero rom when you go to the settings there is no "use 3g only" setting...
So does anyone know of an app that it self kind of forces the phone to use 3g or 2g without just taking you to the settings as a shortcut?
This would be helpful to me as well. I use 3g while driving to and at school, but at home, I live in an area that currently doesnt get 3g so I switch it off. It would be so much easier if there were a widget like the WiFi and Bluetooth that the Beautiful Widgets app comes with.
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This would be helpful to me as well. I use 3g while driving to and at school, but at home, I live in an area that currently doesnt get 3g so I switch it off. It would be so much easier if there were a widget like the WiFi and Bluetooth that the Beautiful Widgets app comes with.
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You guys REALLLY need to look in the Dream forums from time to time, theres lots of goodies there too
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=540214
i just started using launcherpro cause its super bad ass. but there seems to be no way to get a switch to turn mobile data on and off. i turn it on and off a lot and its a pain to keep switching it thru the menu. theres no downloads and no way to make one please someone save me before i kill myself and punch my girlfriend and ***** slap my dog ill do all three in reverse order
"you want to try getting physical with me?" -airheads.
but really, i assume you are on a sprint leak rom, and are used to the sense widgets. i feel your pain. i use an app called juicedefender (when i'm on a sprint rom) and it has a widget called APN off or something like that. the app its self is badass but that widget is... superbadass. check it out it maybe exactly what you've been looking for.
Have you long press on the screen and set it up that way? Choose widgets, go to settings and select mobile networks.
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i just started using launcherpro cause its super bad ass. but there seems to be no way to get a switch to turn mobile data on and off. i turn it on and off a lot and its a pain to keep switching it thru the menu. theres no downloads and no way to make one please someone save me before i kill myself and punch my girlfriend and ***** slap my dog ill do all three in reverse order
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Since it appears you're not running Sense, you should have a widget called Power Controls that should do it for you.
dhero1 said:
Since it appears you're not running Sense, you should have a widget called Power Controls that should do it for you.
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Power Control only turns of sync (Google, Facebook, etc) but does not turn network completely off.
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Power Control only turns of sync (Google, Facebook, etc) but does not turn network completely off.
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You're right - thought it did but it don't. It turns off WiFi, GPS and BT but not network ... I don't use it.
Ya might try Quick Settings from the Market, which is what I do use ...
JuiceDefender does not work on CDMA phones from what I understand.
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And HTC Widgets don't work for the most part without Sense.
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Is it only on sense that long pressing the end call button brings up a menu to power off the phone, and somewhere in that menu is mobile data on/off, or is it just not something you want to be bothered with?
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Is it only on sense that long pressing the end call button brings up a menu to power off the phone, and somewhere in that menu is mobile data on/off, or is it just not something you want to be bothered with?
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I'm on an ASOP rom, and long pressing the end call button gives me the mobile network on/off.
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JuiceDefender does not work on CDMA phones from what I understand.
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it works on official roms.
In AT&T's infinite wisdom, they removed the menu option for switching between the 3G and 2G/Edge networks. I found the following on the forums on how to force 3g or 2g on the Captivate.
Enter the Phone app.
Dial *#*#197328640#*#*
Select [1] DEBUG SCREEN
Select [8] PHONE CONTROL
Select [4] UE STATE CONTROL
If you want 2G, select:
[3] CHANGE RAT TO GSM
If you want 3G, select:
[2] CHANGE RAT TO WCDMA
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Do any of you android developers have the ability to create a widget that does this for us? Something simple like press it once and you are in 2G, press it again and you are back to 3G? I'd pay $2 for that (or buy you a couple beers if you live in Denver.)
Backstory: I get HORRIBLE 3G reception at the office. So my phone tries desperately to find the 3G network with very little love. So I don't get 3G speeds but my battery gets drained. Edge works awesome at the office and is fine for getting emails and synching. I'd like to easily go to Edge in the office and then turn it back to 3G when I go out for lunch or go home. I've looked through the market and have not found something that does this in a simple way. If you read this and would be interested in such a widget, please add a comment so developers can see demand beyond me.
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In AT&T's infinite wisdom, they removed the menu option for switching between the 3G and 2G/Edge networks. I found the following on the forums on how to force 3g or 2g on the Captivate.
Do any of you android developers have the ability to create a widget that does this for us? Something simple like press it once and you are in 2G, press it again and you are back to 3G? I'd pay $2 for that (or buy you a couple beers if you live in Denver.)
Backstory: I get HORRIBLE 3G reception at the office. So my phone tries desperately to find the 3G network with very little love. So I don't get 3G speeds but my battery gets drained. Edge works awesome at the office and is fine for getting emails and synching. I'd like to easily go to Edge in the office and then turn it back to 3G when I go out for lunch or go home. I've looked through the market and have not found something that does this in a simple way. If you read this and would be interested in such a widget, please add a comment so developers can see demand beyond me.
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here u go its the service menu option
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=748859
The OP just detailed the process for switching the radios in their post... They know how to do that already. What they are looking for is a widget that can do this so you don't hebert to fumble around jun the service menu.
I'll add five bucks to they put somebody can get it done.
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This would be awesome if someone could make it happen. The SGS info works really well and did make it easier, but it's still somewhat of a hassle going through all those menus.
Yeah...that's better, but still not what I was looking for. I hadn't seen that app yet, so thanks for pointing it out. I'd still like a widget that allows me to toggle 2G/3G with the push of a button.
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The OP just detailed the process for switching the radios in their post... They know how to do that already. What they are looking for is a widget that can do this so you don't hebert to fumble around jun the service menu.
I'll add five bucks to they put somebody can get it done.
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Sorry If I didnt make that clear, but my post is a program that gets you to the service menu without entering it manually,Yes you still have 2 do the steps but easier as far as getting into the service menu. I do understand that you are looking for a 1 button switch back and forth and hopefully someone will find it or make 1.
I have tried using the APN on/off widget, but found it ineffective. Wish some one could come up with an widget that Actually works on ALL AT&T ANDROID DEVICES as AT&T disables the toggle between 3G and Edge feature.
Smoda widget kind of does what you want, although I think it may disable data all together.
Can't be done unless you root your phone and install a custom ROM. Thats why you can't find a widget to do it.
I've written Toggle 2G that can do exactly what your asking for and combined with the Locale app can even do it automatically. But will require installing a custom ROM on your phone.
Cheers,
MB
P.S. I live in Centennial, so I'll take you up on your beer offer if this helps
Edit: I haven't done much research on the Captivate, so I don't know if there are any ROMs that will work.
@sfernadez:
I have been using that app for a while now... it makes it slightly more convenient, but it's not the simple 2G/3G toggle that we are looking for.
All of the widgets and apps that are supposed to do this just turn data off altogether on the Captivate.
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did this widget ever get made?!?!?! i need it
Hasn't been tested on the Captivate, as far as I know, but it's worth a shot.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=739530&highlight=edge+toggle
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Hasn't been tested on the Captivate, as far as I know, but it's worth a shot.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=739530&highlight=edge+toggle
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It's been a while since anyone has posted any updates here! is there any news if this had been tested to work on the Captivate Glide? there had not been any custom roms developed as of yet for this device.
So I've been testing stuff out and I notice that when I have 3g turned off I get like twice the battery life. Is there an app anyone knows of that keeps 3g off unless specifically using data without having to manually use a 3g/2g toggle?
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tasker would do it, its not free but its really worth the money
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Would tasker do it without root on stock?
Every app I tried since 2.3.x... none seem to be able to disable your mobile data connection.
Thanks.
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Looking for a app similar to the one in cm7 that can toggle 2g on and off. Haven't found anything like it yet
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I've notice there's an option for "Use only 2G networks". Was wondering if it's possible to make, or if there already excist a widget/switch to quickly switch it on and off.
i use this:
http://www.appbrain.com/app/wigetsoid/com.jim
lets you make anything you can think of and you can save your profiles
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i use this:
http://www.appbrain.com/app/wigetsoid/com.jim
lets you make anything you can think of and you can save your profiles
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Widgetsoid is awesome, but it still only throws you into "Network settings" menu, not toggling the "Use only 2G networks" button.
Is it even possible tho? On my older phones (Desire, Desire Z) I remember it was impossible to do a button to instantly toggle between 2G and 3G.
Control Bar?
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Widgetsoid is awesome, but it still only throws you into "Network settings" menu, not toggling the "Use only 2G networks" button.
Is it even possible tho? On my older phones (Desire, Desire Z) I remember it was impossible to do a button to instantly toggle between 2G and 3G.
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That's our best bet for now. On the g2 you could toggle.
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Try xda superpower. Maybe not exactly what you're looking for but it is useful. You can set it to disable data when the screen is off, set exemptions for specific apps, and a whole bunch of other options. Its free so you might want to give it a try.
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Would tasker do it without root on stock?
Every app I tried since 2.3.x... none seem to be able to disable your mobile data connection.
Thanks.
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yes but you need apndroid aswell (for free on market)
pm me if u need help with setting it up before 2.3.3 it didnt work to automatically enable data. u had to toggle it on and off. but now it works like a charm and best thing (well not best thing on tasker but best for what u wanna use it for) u can disable data completely and still recieve mms.
and btw tasker can save u lot of battery if u set it up to ur usage
edit: forgot to tell u:
search tasker on the market and go on developpers site. there shoild be a 7 days tryal version
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Try xda superpower. Maybe not exactly what you're looking for but it is useful. You can set it to disable data when the screen is off, set exemptions for specific apps, and a whole bunch of other options. Its free so you might want to give it a try.
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loool i thought that was for sgs only
do the patches work on gb?
its really good aswell, but it couldnt really save me battery. but thats not the apps fault, its more that it didnt have the settings i needed.
but anyhow he said hes on stock unrooted. so he wont. be able to use superpower
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I'm using the ICS leak 213, and the CDMA-only option has disappeared. Any ideas how to disable 4g? I've got access to the programming menu, but there I'm lost.
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I'm using the ICS leak 213, and the CDMA-only option has disappeared. Any ideas how to disable 4g? I've got access to the programming menu, but there I'm lost.
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LTE OnOff in the market, dials into the support menu (or whatever it's called) where you can change the radio. A bit of a pain, but better then having a dead battery 6 hours into your day.
This doesn't work on the Droid 4, the only option is to turn off the radio entirely.
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This doesn't work on the Droid 4, the only option is to turn off the radio entirely.
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Works for me just fine. It's not a widget, just a short cut. Select the drop down arrow about half the way down to see the different bands.
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I'm not real up on the ICS leaks, I am still running GB, but I dl'd "4g toggle" from the market and it works awesome.
Thanks, I didn't see there was a menu there.
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Thanks, I didn't see there was a menu there.
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no problem, glad to help.
Thx for this thread I've been trying to figure out how to disable 4g. I downloaded the 4g toggle but it just links me back to my original choices of global gsm or lte/cdma. Any further ideas?
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Thx for this thread I've been trying to figure out how to disable 4g. I downloaded the 4g toggle but it just links me back to my original choices of global gsm or lte/cdma. Any further ideas?
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You need lte onoff as I stated earlier. Motorola has seen fit to remove the option in settngs to run on cdma only. the app I listed takes you into a support menu allowing you to select the bands through a drop down.
Widgets will most likely not work as the setting is in the framework and is not easily changed.
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You need lte onoff as I stated earlier. Motorola has seen fit to remove the option in settngs to run on cdma only. the app I listed takes you into a support menu allowing you to select the bands through a drop down.
Widgets will most likely not work as the setting is in the framework and is not easily changed.
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Works perfectly! Many thanks:good:
So I have been playing around with the LTEOnOff and was wondering if there was any information on the different types of radio's we can choose from.
EDIT:Since I poster this I found a neat webpage with a lot of information about the different radio signals.
http://www.cdg.org/resources/acronyms.asp
Just in case anyone was interested