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[Q] Stop WCDMA/GSM network radio completely, as in flight mode

Samsungs Android just comes with very hand functions: to stop wifi, to stop bluetooth, GSP or even to stop all radio connections via flight mode. But here's one they missed: Stopping ONLY GSM/WCDMA completely. I must say I have good WCDMA dataplans, but, when I am browsing via Wifi, why consume battery with the network? Since the phone is running vrey well via SIP, I have no reason to consume battery on GSM/WCDMA networks.

And don't you mind being unreachable if someone tries to call you?

I don't know if it's a bug or intended, but when I enable Wi-Fi AFTER enabling flight mode, I connect to Wi-Fi while flight mode continues to block all other radios.

Get APN onoff from CurveFish. It will shut off just carrier data, leaving you able to send and receive calls and texts.

Frostshock said:
I don't know if it's a bug or intended, but when I enable Wi-Fi AFTER enabling flight mode, I connect to Wi-Fi while flight mode continues to block all other radios.
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It's a feature i used to use it some times, on all my Android devices it worked that way

with froyo u can disable data connection without an extra app
just press and hold for few seconds the off button and switch data off...

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ppeccin said:
And don't you mind being unreachable if someone tries to call you?
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He is calling me via Wifi, d'uhhh!
It's a f'kin smarthone! That's why they call it "smart". Haven't you heard about SIP?

works
Frostshock said:
I don't know if it's a bug or intended, but when I enable Wi-Fi AFTER enabling flight mode, I connect to Wi-Fi while flight mode continues to block all other radios.
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Also works for me, too bad I don't have bluetooth though.
Keatonm said:
Get APN onoff from CurveFish. It will shut off just carrier data, leaving you able to send and receive calls and texts.
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No, you don't understand, it's about disabling the whole carrier stuff. I receiva calls via VOIP, my carrier doesn't even have voice an that SIM.
D'uh, maybe I should make my text red so people would read it more carefully.

Well perhaps you need to calm down and not act so rudely to the people trying to help you. There is also a simple explanation for this. The GSM/WCDMA modes are essential to be kept on if any sort of data connection is required. Obviously, not if you don't require the HSPDA or 3G connection, you may enable flight mode and turn on wifi manually. This has also been mentioned above.
In the way you have stated it, perhaps you should attempt reading all of the replies.

Dial *#*#4636#*#* -> Choose "Phone information" -> Scroll down and there is a button to turn off the radio.

d'uh
*snipsnapchildishcrap*

thank you!
@litobro, I am pleased that there are people trying to help, but repeating the same information over and over again just makes me feel, well.. bad!
@NetCopAD, thank you very much, that is the solution, wouldn't have thought!
@Adevem, you are right. But I searched over the internet for over 2 days and, well, I thought there is no easy answer. It really makes me feel a little dumb, but noone knows everything.
But, maybe, just maybe, it we kindly ask a mod, he would move this thread where it should be, if this is not the right section.
I am already thinking at an app that could switch automatically between Wifi and WCDMA. That's because I either need wifi or WCDMA. Switching automatically to WCDMA if there's no wifi (lost signal) would be great and would save battery.
So, if wifi signal falls below -xx dbm it would stop wifi and enable radio. We would only have to monitor rssi.

Have you tried the airplane mode and then enabling wifi?

rav0r said:
Also works for me, too bad I don't have bluetooth though.
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litobro said:
Have you tried the airplane mode and then enabling wifi?
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Anyway, using the service code is a better option. Although an application that automates everything would be great.
Checkingt here http://developer.android.com/reference/android/net/wifi/WifiManager.html
and here http://developer.android.com/reference/android/telephony/ServiceState.html#STATE_POWER_OFF
seems to provide the basics for an app that just comutes between wifi and carrier radio.

The app JuiceDefender might be helpfull.

NetCopAD said:
Dial *#*#4636#*#* -> Choose "Phone information" -> Scroll down and there is a button to turn off the radio.
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How do I retain the chosen settings in this screen. For example, I would like to retain the option of only WCDMA.

hauseofraf said:
How do I retain the chosen settings in this screen. For example, I would like to retain the option of only WCDMA.
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You can choose WCDMA only, in the standard settings menu of the phone. Look for mobile network settings.

NetCopAD said:
You can choose WCDMA only, in the standard settings menu of the phone. Look for mobile network settings.
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That's the thing, how do I specifically select WCDMA? In the secret service menu, there is no "okay" button to retain your selected choices. "home button" doesn't work, rocker buttons don't work etc.

It's not in the secret menu. It's in the standard menu for mobile network settings.
Wireless and network -> Mobile network settings -> Network mode -> WCDMA only

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It's not in the secret menu. It's in the standard menu for mobile network settings.
Wireless and network -> Mobile network settings -> Network mode -> WCDMA only
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That's the thing, I don't have that path on my i9000M. That's why I'm wondering how to retain this via the secret menu.

Is there a widget to turn on/off the 3g?

I always hate going into the settings to enable/disable data. Is there a widget in the market that does that?

Good question.
How would a 3G switch function differently than enabling Airplane mode?
Curious as well...

bishop72 said:
I always hate going into the settings to enable/disable data. Is there a widget in the market that does that?
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Kinda but no. Switchpro widget has both airplane and 3g on/off switches. As of right now only the airplane part works.
http://www.androlib.com/android.application.alei-switchpro-CFBF.aspx

bishop72 said:
I always hate going into the settings to enable/disable data. Is there a widget in the market that does that?
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Yes! Theres an app for free called Widgetsoid in the Market. I just found out about it today in the 'post your homescreens' thread. Works great!
SV

So what is the difference between Airplane mode and turning off 3G?

I am pretty sure airplane mode kills wifi and bluetooth as well, thou you can turn wifi back on.
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I use Widgetoid (think thats it). Turn on Airplane mode and you're all good. Just need to switch back on WiFi.

Lars1967 said:
So what is the difference between Airplane mode and turning off 3G?
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There is no officially supported way to disable 3G besides Airplane Mode. Airplane Mode disables the 3G radio, while widgets just change the APN to something that doesn't work.

nindoja said:
There is no officially supported way to disable 3G besides Airplane Mode. Airplane Mode disables the 3G radio, while widgets just change the APN to something that doesn't work.
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You can disable 3G from mobile network settings. Just uncheck data enabled.

sangreal06 said:
You can disable 3G from mobile network settings. Just uncheck data enabled.
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Sangreal, What benefit (or not) would this have over engaging Airplane mode?

Lars1967 said:
Sangreal, What benefit (or not) would this have over engaging Airplane mode?
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Airplane mode disables all of the radios, and you have to re-enable them each time you power the device on.

sangreal06 said:
Airplane mode disables all of the radios, and you have to re-enable them each time you power the device on.
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I've noticed that unchecking that doesn't actually power down the 3G radio. It will still show up in the power monitor under settings. I'm aslo curious if there is a way without using airplane mode to have the tablet not bug about activation every time it starts up.

Thank you!

sangreal06 said:
You can disable 3G from mobile network settings. Just uncheck data enabled.
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True, but I meant from a programming standpoint, so a widget could do it. Maybe it's been added in the 3.0 SDK but I haven't heard about it. I know google took out the ability to turn on and off the 3G with a program because it can cost users money.

WiFi and HSDPA: auto-enable HSDPA on MMS receipt?

Ok... so it's a royal pain in my butt lol because when I have wifi turned on for pandora or something, then it turns off my HSDPA. Fine, normally. But, if someone is sending me a pic, I can't download it, then, frequently, it disappears into cyberspace. It's always weird asking them to send it again haha
So, is there a way to fix that? Or is it just.. what it is lol
Regards
Smith

Bump... N needs a fix

are you using a toggle for 3g? thats your problem
[Me] - I have wifi ON and using the POWER MENU ONLY (hold power) have data turned OFF.
when i get or send a MMS it will temporarily show 3g/h AND WORKS.
if you use many of the other toggles out there (not built in) they TOTALLY disable your 3g or change your APN settings to fake disable it. this will put you in your situation.
android thought of this and added it (working correctly too) in 2.2 to the power menu.

So if I'm using the wifi toggle, not 3g toggle as I'm running 2.2.1 not cm7, then this problem will be created??

i never said anyting about CM7....
wifi toggle in the notification bar ON
data connection in the Power Menu (hold power button) OFF / ON doesnt matter.
the phone automatically shuts off 3g when wifi is connected and will ONLY use 3g for MMS
then it works like you want and i said before.

So, I open up my notification drawer and toggle wifi. That's all I do...
Do I need to do anything with long-press power key menu?? Am I misunderstanding something??

thats all i do. and if i leave the house and dont want my widgets or email using my 3g, i disable data connection in the power menu.
turn on data to receive..
WINNING!

So strange, because when I do that, my phone doesn't turn 3g on to download mms :/ it's obnoxious lol
EPIC WINNING! xD

2g/3g toggle

Is there a way to easily toggle 2g/3g??
I get about 2% of jack for service in my house, unless I'm on 2g. I would love an easy toggle.
Is there a way, without having to use CM7?
Regards
Smith

Settings> wireless and network> mobile networks> network mode
Gsm=2g
Wcdma=3g

Easy way to get there is use 2g/3g toggle by Curvefish on the market.

Thank you to both of you. I was aware of the 'long' way through settings, but I wasn't aware of curvefish. I'll give it a shot!
Regards
Smith

smithisize said:
Is there a way to easily toggle 2g/3g??
I get about 2% of jack for service in my house, unless I'm on 2g. I would love an easy toggle.
Is there a way, without having to use CM7?
Regards
Smith
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if service is an issue..then why dont u keep it in auto mode i mean both mode..lile gsm/wcdma..then it will use whichever is available..instead of keeping any one mode..

mrhaley30705 said:
Easy way to get there is use 2g/3g toggle by Curvefish on the market.
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Actually, 2G/3G toggles don't work on Cappy. You have to DISABLE data first and then you can switch, it won't automatically switch to 2g without turning data completely off first and then reenabling it with 2g..
now thats just a hassle

pwneman said:
Actually, 2G/3G toggles don't work on Cappy. You have to DISABLE data first and then you can switch, it won't automatically switch to 2g without turning data completely off first and then reenabling it with 2g..
now thats just a hassle
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Yes it will. On gb anyway. Its kinda slow about it, but it will do it.

Why does tge galaxy not have a 3g toggle? Outraged lol

Cant believe i had to download one or else my 3g would be on. Now i didnt see the need to download one for bluetooth wifi etc as the pull screen is built in so im very shocked its not part of the phone! Luv the note but samsung get it together lol
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i also wondered why there is no direct option to turn off 3g from drop down notifications? i switch constantly and it is frustrating not to have it while some do
the apps you can get from market dont do it directly - they just take you to the settings page which then you have to further click twice
however my friend who had an s2 with orange network in the uk which had this option in the drop down wheras the s2 with tmobile didnt - confused

I'd recommend Widgetsoid for all your toggling needs. It's free and
provides all the toggles you might ever need.

Press and hold the power button, it brings it up on the menu right there.
Simples!
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fast_asleep said:
i also wondered why there is no direct option to turn off 3g from drop down notifications? i switch constantly and it is frustrating not to have it while some do
the apps you can get from market dont do it directly - they just take you to the settings page which then you have to further click twice
however my friend who had an s2 with orange network in the uk which had this option in the drop down wheras the s2 with tmobile didnt - confused
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As someone else has said, press and hold the power button....and the 3g toggle comes up. Also, there are 3g toggle widgets that don't take you to the settings screen, I have one....it turns 3g on or off right from my home screen.
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kyrirhcp said:
Press and hold the power button, it brings it up on the menu right there.
Simples!
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that is data network mode on/off right? we still need to go to settings if we just want 3g off but gprs/edge on. we have to depend on widgets/3rd party apps i guess.

anjath said:
that is data network mode on/off right? we still need to go to settings if we just want 3g off but gprs/edge on. we have to depend on widgets/3rd party apps i guess.
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I understanding is that when you off data network , 3G data also off right ?

Try Data Enabler widget for switching data on or off.
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switching data off is not the same as switching off 3g access

chasmodo said:
I'd recommend Widgetsoid for all your toggling needs. It's free and
provides all the toggles you might ever need.
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nice app but doesnt solve the problem - the 2g/3g toggle only takes you to the option page where you have to change the setting directly yourself
kyrirhcp said:
Press and hold the power button, it brings it up on the menu right there.
Simples!
Sent from my GT-N7000 using XDA
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wish it was that simples but as mentioned in above post enabling/disabling data isn't the same as 2g/3g toggle
Markhypnosis said:
As someone else has said, press and hold the power button....and the 3g toggle comes up. Also, there are 3g toggle widgets that don't take you to the settings screen, I have one....it turns 3g on or off right from my home screen.
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are you sure you mean 2g/3g toggle? you will still have internet access when with 2g/3g but 2g (gsm mode) is alot slower than 3g but saves battery
hyperken said:
Try Data Enabler widget for switching data on or off.
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2g/3g toggle is not the same as data on/off - data is still enabled when you have 2g mode on