Looking for a ROM for my old Droid1 to use wifi only...no phone/3g...or is there a way to disable it...build.prop mod?
why would you do that?? u can put the phone on airplane mode ..hope it solves your problem
cliefan said:
Looking for a ROM for my old Droid1 to use wifi only...no phone/3g...or is there a way to disable it...build.prop mod?
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I did this with my old Droid. I just used the latest build of CM7 for it. You can use the power widget that is included with CM7 and select the Disable Mobile Data option. Some homescreen apps, like LauncherPro, can hide apps from the drawer, so you could hide Phone/Contacts/etc. This worked well for me.
gildan27 said:
I did this with my old Droid. I just used the latest build of CM7 for it. You can use the power widget that is included with CM7 and select the Disable Mobile Data option. Some homescreen apps, like LauncherPro, can hide apps from the drawer, so you could hide Phone/Contacts/etc. This worked well for me.
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But he does not want to hide the apps, he wants to disable the telephone function, right? The only way to realize this is using the airplane mode ...
Sorry getting back to this soo late....busy week of work.
My plan is to use this for my 4yr old as a teaching device. Reading/Writing/math with Time limits/etc...The idea would be that phone/gps would be permanently off, wifi enabled.
Looking into the Parental Control App too.
cliefan said:
Sorry getting back to this soo late....busy week of work.
My plan is to use this for my 4yr old as a teaching device. Reading/Writing/math with Time limits/etc...The idea would be that phone/gps would be permanently off, wifi enabled.
Looking into the Parental Control App too.
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why dont u try freezing or uninstalling the dialer ...idk if it can cause any problems with the system haven't tried doin it
Use a custom launcher like ADW and remove any shortcuts to the phone and contact apps. That way your kid can't accidentally dial 911.
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...yet keep it installed on my phone? I know it's possible without using a home replacement but I'm fairly ignorant of inner Android workings. I'd imagine it would involve unpacking the app, changing a few things then resigning it but beyond that I haven't the foggiest.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
uberingram said:
...yet keep it installed on my phone? I know it's possible without using a home replacement but I'm fairly ignorant of inner Android workings. I'd imagine it would involve unpacking the app, changing a few things then resigning it but beyond that I haven't the foggiest.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Check out an app called "App Vault"
http://www.cyrket.com/p/android/uk.co.neilandtheresa.Vault/
or just install the advanced laucher and hide it
App Vault not only hides the app, but also totally disables it, so that's not a good solution to the original problem.
Advanced Launcher would be great if it was supported and didn't use so much resources.
Karolis said:
App Vault not only hides the app, but also totally disables it, so that's not a good solution to the original problem.
Advanced Launcher would be great if it was supported and didn't use so much resources.
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Well obviously if hiding it is his original purpose.....then I would assume it is for the cause of disabling it from being seen by someone else, for whatever purposes it serves....
example, Handsent is your preferable default message app, it also has the capabilities of black-listing private or unwanted text conversations, the default message app doesn't, sure you could disable the notifications of the default, but if someone simply opens the app drawer (or let's assume they are smart enough to find where you are hiding it, Like with adv. launcher, doesn't take a genius to hit menu/more/extended drawer...and bingo, there's your hidden icons!) and click on the app, when it opens every message sent and received are right there in plain sight, so in order to totally hide it, you would have to disable the ability to access it.
Which of course, Vault does that for you.
Adv. Launcher would prove to be the better method, only one problem, it hides the app from it's drawer only, and if you're an user, like me, that has more than one home screen that you switch too daily, such as Home++, GDE, Open Gesture, Dxtop, and etc.....then the app will be right back in its usual place until you go back to Adv. Launcher...pointless. When Vault hides it from the entire phone, and it takes half a second to open vault and re-enable the app to do whatever it does anyway.
only other solution would be to replace the app, but he said he wants to keep it installed, so, unless the app has significant control of your data or phone calls, I would disable with Vault, until needed again
Looks like advanced launcher is what I'm looking for. Many thanks for great help.
uberingram said:
Looks like advanced launcher is what I'm looking for. Many thanks for great help.
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Try the replacement version, instead of just installing as an secondary home, works faster, a launcher like that with so many advanced features, (hence the name advanced launcher) can get laggy sometimes
anyway glad you got your answer, good luck.
Is there a reason why they have not created a Mobile Data Toggle on/off switch for the none rooted Hero using either ADW or LauncherPro UI other than the only option of using the end button and scrolling down to turn it off
DonB. said:
Is there a reason why they have not created a Mobile Data Toggle on/off switch for the none rooted Hero using either ADW or LauncherPro UI other than the only option of using the end button and scrolling down to turn it off
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All 3rd party widget apps say it's because it requires system access or something to that extent. There is one app that can do it. Download JuiceDefender. If you don't care for its battery saving functions, just open the app and disable it. After it's installed though, you can add a "Toggle mobile data" widget which acts just the way you want.
On stock running sense you can hold the power button and toggle it on it off by selecting mobile network
damiandarkwater said:
On stock running sense you can hold the power button and toggle it on it off by selecting mobile network
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I already mentioned that at the end of my post, LOL which is not what I want to do as it is a 2 step process, which becomes a PITA
c00ller said:
All 3rd party widget apps say it's because it requires system access or something to that extent. There is one app that can do it. Download JuiceDefender. If you don't care for its battery saving functions, just open the app and disable it. After it's installed though, you can add a "Toggle mobile data" widget which acts just the way you want.
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I did install JuiceDefender a couple of days ago but cannot get the data stream to work, it is X out, any suggestions on how to get it to work, again remember I am on Sprint, I sent the developer an email but have not received a reply from him as of yet
I use a widget called smoda widget from the market. That takes care of it. I think it needs root I forget.
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DonB. said:
I did install JuiceDefender a couple of days ago but cannot get the data stream to work, it is X out, any suggestions on how to get it to work, again remember I am on Sprint, I sent the developer an email but have not received a reply from him as of yet
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Basically, just disable JuiceDefender. Then add the "Toggle mobile data" widget to your homescreen! You don't have to fiddle with JuiceDefender if you don't need it. Just use the toggle widget
DonB. said:
I already mentioned that at the end of my post, LOL which is not what I want to do as it is a 2 step process, which becomes a PITA
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Oh yeah... sorry for spacing on that.>.< Well it works. I'll keep looking into this.
Thanks bro works, many will be happy about this, I will credit you in the post when I do a follow up in another forum
c00ller said:
Basically, just disable JuiceDefender. Then add the "Toggle mobile data" widget to your homescreen! You don't have to fiddle with JuiceDefender if you don't need it. Just use the toggle widget
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Well like I mentioned I got it working, but here is the kicker I am not sure it does what it is suppose to do, I turn the data off and I can still surf the web, check email, LOL I thought it stopped all data, am I missing something??
OOPs my bad, edited, I forgot to turn Wifi off, lmao
Come on now DonB, we've been over this lol
DonB. said:
Well like I mentioned I got it working, but here is the kicker I am not sure it does what it is suppose to do, I turn the data off and I can still surf the web, check email, LOL I thought it stopped all data, am I missing something??
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Hmm that is def strange, it's not doing that for me. When you turn data off, do you see the Ev status icon next to status bars disappear? They should!
c00ller said:
Hmm that is def strange, it's not doing that for me. When you turn data off, do you see the Ev status icon next to status bars disappear? They should!
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I added a OOPs to my post, I had Wifi on,LOL, but I do have a question for you, I tried putting the widget on another page, as I am not crazy about the icon, but when I do put it on another page, I cannot get the JD icon off the notication bar, even when disabled, any clue, can you try it, I assume it has to be on the home screen
Open the main app, on the bottom click on Advanced mode if you haven't yet. On the top to the right Disabled/Enabled click on Notification. Notification is an option only if JD is enabled. If JD if disabled you shouldn't see the notification icon. Note, JD being on and Data being on are 2 different things, you follow?
Thanks Bud !!
c00ller said:
Open the main app, on the bottom click on Advanced mode if you haven't yet. On the top to the right Disabled/Enabled click on Notification. Notification is an option only if JD is enabled. If JD if disabled you shouldn't see the notification icon. Note, JD being on and Data being on are 2 different things, you follow?
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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?
Nexus S - cm7
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
charlieb620 said:
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?
tattevajoo said:
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.
sinatosk said:
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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stolen_pillow said:
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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Is there some app to manage the phone? Or perhaps there's a way to do this without 3rd party apps?
Basically we got our daughter her first phone ever 2014 MX and just in case I'd like to lock it down as much as i can. I don't mind her using apps and obviously calling but I did set a limit on data and in general i don't want her any any of her friends to potentially screw with settings.
Thanks!
Oh yea, running Lollipop
You could set her as a guest account. Not sure what that would lock down, try it. And you can set a data limit. Both in stock settings
I use this for all my kids tablets. Works great
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.domobile.applock
T-R said:
Is there some app to manage the phone? Or perhaps there's a way to do this without 3rd party apps?
Basically we got our daughter her first phone ever 2014 MX and just in case I'd like to lock it down as much as i can. I don't mind her using apps and obviously calling but I did set a limit on data and in general i don't want her any any of her friends to potentially screw with settings.
Thanks!
Oh yea, running Lollipop
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Get Cerberus. it's a great app.
Hi there,
My OP is working fine since the update to 4.02 except for 1 thing. The apps I use for recording my running workouts are closing after a while. I have tried different apps (runkeeper, polar beat, Strava) but they are all having the same problem. After a while (not always the same time) they close. All my battery save options are disabled. I tried to lock it in the recents screen.
On 3.x.x roms there was no problem and yes I did a factory reset after the update, my phone is stock no root etc....
I'm thinking about going back to 3.x.x rom if there is no solution for this
robiris said:
Hi there,
My OP is working fine since the update to 4.02 except for 1 thing. The apps I use for recording my running workouts are closing after a while. I have tried different apps (runkeeper, polar beat, Strava) but they are all having the same problem. After a while (not always the same time) they close. All my battery save options are disabled. I tried to lock it in the recents screen.
On 3.x.x roms there was no problem and yes I did a factory reset after the update, my phone is stock no root etc....
I'm thinking about going back to 3.x.x rom if there is no solution for this
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Try switching on for required apps under Settings - Apps - Click Settings icon - Apps auto-launch....
ram4ufriends said:
Try switching on for required apps under Settings - Apps - Click Settings icon - Apps auto-launch....
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Ok.. Thnx.... Haven't tried that... Try it by next workout...but what does it exactly do? Do I've to enable the function? Now I switched it on put the apps in the upper section "allow apps to start automaticly" (translate that because it's in dutch on my phone) and then disabled the function. Is that ok or do I have to leave it on?
Under settings, battery, menu, high power usage apps. Do you have this set to on?
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robiris said:
Ok.. Thnx.... Haven't tried that... Try it by next workout...but what does it exactly do? Do I've to enable the function? Now I switched it on put the apps in the upper section "allow apps to start automaticly" (translate that because it's in dutch on my phone) and then disabled the function. Is that ok or do I have to leave it on?
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Not sure what it does...but it worked fine for me
ram4ufriends said:
Not sure what it does...but it worked fine for me
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You have to switch the option on and leave it on like this?
robiris said:
You have to switch the option on and leave it on like this?
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Yes, if you want you can turn off the main one..so you don't need to select individual apps..thats what I did
ram4ufriends said:
Yes, if you want you can turn off the main one..so you don't need to select individual apps..thats what I did
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It looks like this is the solution!!! A few people tried it today ( on other forums ) and it seems to be working. I'll try it today, I'll keep you informed. But I only tell you if it worked and not my stats hahaha.
01-02 : I did a run today and it worked!!!