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[Q] How do I turn off EVERYTHING but bluetooth and wifi

Ok, so I am about to go out of country and have no plans of using mobile data or mobile phone while I am gone. If I put the phone in airplane mode, I cannot use my bluetooth headphones, which I'd like to be able to do. So how can I COMPLETELY shut off the phone transmissions, but still allow bluetooth and wifi? Is there an app for that?
In settings you can turn off mobile data, but the phone radio still seeks out towers which I do not want it to do.

Just recently figured this one out
Download the app "Network" <-Link
Open it up, scroll down till you see the button "Turn off radio"
Click it
Turn on the wifis and bluetoofs
Now you have them enabled with the radio disabled but not in airplane mode

AWESOME. That solved it. Thank you!!

One quick follow-up question. Once I turn the radio off, if I pull down the drop down menu, it says "Looking for Service." I am assuming it is NOT using battery to look for service, even though it says that, right??

Actually, AFAIK, if you turn on Airplane mode, and THEN turn on Bluetooth and WiFi, the cell radio will still be off, but BT and WF will work still. At least WiFi works for me like that.

No. Bluetooth will not work on the hero. At least on every Fresh ROM I've ever had, you cannot turn on bluetooth in airplane mode . . . maybe wifi, but that is less important to me.

I finally found a app that works. Download Network by Philipp Mangelow in market. Start the app, scroll down until you see "turn off radio" button and press. After that just exit the app, activate bluetooth and the radio stays off. Works perfectly on my Transform. Let me know if this works for you!

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n9las said:
I finally found a app that works. Download Network by Philipp Mangelow in market. Start the app, scroll down until you see "turn off radio" button and press. After that just exit the app, activate bluetooth and the radio stays off. Works perfectly on my Transform. Let me know if this works for you!
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Bro is this real life!? Is that cgi?
Not even 5 posts above yours it says what you just posted AND it was from 9 months ago lol
kyouko said:
Download the app "Network" <-Link
Open it up, scroll down till you see the button "Turn off radio"
Click it
Turn on the wifis and bluetoofs
Now you have them enabled with the radio disabled but not in airplane mode
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@Bierce22 Here's another example for that thread/poll you created recently haha
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kyouko said:
Bro is this real life!? Is that cgi?
Not even 5 posts above yours it says what you just posted AND it was from 9 months ago lol
@Bierce22 Here's another example for that thread/poll you created recently haha
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i know lol, i actually just caught that it was 9months old after i posted lmao

Lol Was just thinking about something like this and BAM!, didn't even have to search far.

Wifi issues

Anyone of you having a wifi issue not connecting after updating it to ICS with Odin?

No, you have WiFi turned on? Haven't heard of this issue.
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jazua said:
Anyone of you having a wifi issue not connecting after updating it to ICS with Odin?
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i had this problem before, and can fix it here, let see this post, hope youu can do it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=31745509&postcount=66

If you don't want to root, create a desktop shortcut to the servicemode app for the "WiFi Debug Screen" activity. Then launch it and turn off 'WiFi Power Save Mode'. Note that after every reboot you will have to turn it off again. I found this fix for my Galaxy S3, but noticed it also works on my Samsung tablets too. Seems to keep them connected all the time now.
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How do we put servicemode app in the desktop? I remember it we
Can put activities using another launcher. Mine is touchwiz and can't download a thing because of this wifi issues.

Turning off the power save mode didn't help... On wifi information, it state that it's connecting but cannot connect at all

I can really confirm that ics makes my wifi nuts! Just restored stock HC and I was able to connect. What could happn?

jazua said:
I can really confirm that ics makes my wifi nuts! Just restored stock HC and I was able to connect. What could happn?
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That's weird. I have upgraded two of mine to the Malaysian ICS stock ROM and had no wifi issues.
If it is trying to connect I would look at the AP side. Presume you power cycled the AP? Also, try removing security to see whether this is an issue.
Good luck.

I already tried with or without security. Stock ICS and even dannoRom can't seem to connect. I even tried above post suggestion. Been wanting ics for my tab cause it's really better than Stock AT&T HC.

jazua said:
I already tried with or without security. Stock ICS and even dannoRom can't seem to connect. I even tried above post suggestion. Been wanting ics for my tab cause it's really better than Stock AT&T HC.
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That is really puzzling. Trying to see what is going on probably needs getting the logcat and analysing that. Not an easy task, though! (see google for more info on logcat).
Good luck.

Here's a logcat from my tab. dunno where to look at, someone might knowledgeable bout this. thanks in advance.

jazua said:
Here's a logcat from my tab. dunno where to look at, someone might knowledgeable bout this. thanks in advance.
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Well done getting the logcat. Hope someone who knows what to look for sees it and answers. Looking through it there are no obvious error entries around wifi activity, though.
Is yours wifi only or 3G? I see mention of gsm so thought it must be the P7300.

Mine is actually the i957 which is the AT&T 4G.

jazua said:
Mine is actually the i957 which is the AT&T 4G.
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Ah.
Must be really frustrating as your thread seems to have hit a dead end.
Hope you get a resolution some time soon.

Update for my tab issue, I turn off use packet data, put to airplane mode and when I turned on wifi it suddenly connects to wifi. And even disabling airplane mode it stays connected. Pretty weird but finally it can connect to wifi.

jazua said:
Update for my tab issue, I turn off use packet data, put to airplane mode and when I turned on wifi it suddenly connects to wifi. And even disabling airplane mode it stays connected. Pretty weird but finally it can connect to wifi.
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Whew! Weird, but a good result.

Doubt about the automatic activation of the Wi-Fi!

There is an option in Power Management where Wi-Fi is activated automatically when the device approaches the saved Wi-Fi networks.
My question is: Somehow the device is searching for and accessing GPS to know whether or not I am close to Wi-Fi networks, so that it would save energy?

BR4DOKYBrazil said:
There is an option in Power Management where Wi-Fi is activated automatically when the device approaches the saved Wi-Fi networks.
My question is: Somehow the device is searching for and accessing GPS to know whether or not I am close to Wi-Fi networks, so that it would save energy?
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what? what is your question? I dont understand what your saying at all.

G1_enthusiast said:
what? what is your question? I dont understand what your saying at all.
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Basically asking, how the hell does it know where you are to only activate wifi when you are near a saved access point.

wyterabitt said:
Basically asking, how the hell does it know where you are to only activate wifi when you are near a saved access point.
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he answer it in his question...its using GPS to locate where you are and activate it....

G1_enthusiast said:
he answer it in his question...its using GPS to locate where you are and activate it....
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Exactly that is my question!
But if the device accesses the GPS to know where I am, this option should drain more battery than off!

G1_enthusiast said:
he answer it in his question...its using GPS to locate where you are and activate it....
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Is that actually how it does it? I don't actually use it and never looked into it. I wouldn't have thought it would save power to use GPS like that, which I am assuming is why the OP was asking how it worked.

I dont have the exact mAH answer for you but yes theoretically it does drain battery but I dont think its enough to make a difference.
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wyterabitt said:
Is that actually how it does it? I don't actually use it and never looked into it. I wouldn't have thought it would save power to use GPS like that, which I am assuming is why the OP was asking how it worked.
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its an option that Sony "stole" off of the app call LLAMA, it basically activate certain thing when your GPS is at certain location.

G1_enthusiast said:
I dont have the exact mAH answer for you but yes theoretically it does drain battery but I dont think its enough to make a difference.
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its an option that Sony "stole" off of the app call LLAMA, it basically activate certain thing when your GPS is at certain location.
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It's weird! It is best to manually enable WiFi when I get home, for example, than to leave this option enabled!
I know if you use 3G network for internet drains more battery than by Wi-Fi, but this option does not make sense, since the device must be constantly accessing the GPS, draining a lot of battery!

I understood that it learns mobile network position from the cell/mast info without gps use actually, but that was from the original popup info box, not from any research besides this, so i may have misunderstood.
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ps3taker said:
I understood that it learns mobile network position from the cell/mast info without gps use actually, but that was from the original popup info box, not from any research besides this, so i may have misunderstood.
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maybe it just a coincident that my GPS was on when it try to acquire signal for wifi.

ps3taker said:
I understood that it learns mobile network position from the cell/mast info without gps use actually, but that was from the original popup info box, not from any research besides this, so i may have misunderstood.
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It makes sense! In the "Help" says that its location is defined by the network device!

I love the location based wifi! it's one of the reasons for me not to switch to CM...
and yes, the location is saved by network location. It also works with wifi turned off.

FSN said:
I love the location based wifi! it's one of the reasons for me not to switch to CM...
and yes, the location is saved by network location. It also works with wifi turned off.
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Exactly! I was tested and really Wi-Fi is activated according to the network! The GPS is not used!

Location issues when network location is disabled?

Is anyone else having issues with apps not being able to use GPS to find their location? Specifically, the weather extension from DashClock and Notification Weather Pro. Neither seems to be able to use just GPS to find my location. I must have network location turned in in order for them to work. That doesn't seem normal to me.
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OK never mind, Notification Weather Pro seems to be working now. DashClock still can't find me though. Probably something wrong with DashClock.
edit: Yep, just DashClock. I installed it on my S4 Active and it's doing the same thing.
2nd edit: First post still stands. Upon Notification Weather's next sync, it lost my location.
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_MetalHead_ said:
OK never mind, Notification Weather Pro seems to be working now. DashClock still can't find me though. Probably something wrong with DashClock.
edit: Yep, just DashClock. I installed it on my S4 Active and it's doing the same thing.
2nd edit: First post still stands. Upon Notification Weather's next sync, it lost my location.
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Did this just happen yesterday? I had to turn airplane off and on in order for maps to find me and realize my tankcar was actually moving.

ShamanicEnzan said:
Did this just happen yesterday? I had to turn airplane off and on in order for maps to find me and realize my tankcar was actually moving.
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Well I installed notification weather yesterday, which prompted this post. I spoke with the developer of the app last night and he said it was designed to function that way. I'm going to assume the same is the case with DashClock. That said, I have zero issues with GPS or any other app that uses location, including Maps.
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I've had this problem on my N4 and this phone so I don't think it's specific to this device. If I turn off network location and wifi so that it ONLY uses GPS, it takes so long to lock a location that I just saw forget it. I've had to leave the wifi/network location active basically to have any function of quick GPS polls for things like weather.
my first realization was when I did a factory reset for the hell of it the other day to see if it would help anything. By default network/wifi location was off. I opened up maps to let it load and adjust location settings and it gave me the old "enable network/wifi" jargon which I ignored and set to never remind me. I sat here for 5 mins and didn't get a lock. Turned those settings on and instant gps no problem.
If you figure it out, please update because i'd be really interested too.

rmead01 said:
I've had this problem on my N4 and this phone so I don't think it's specific to this device. If I turn off network location and wifi so that it ONLY uses GPS, it takes so long to lock a location that I just saw forget it. I've had to leave the wifi/network location active basically to have any function of quick GPS polls for things like weather.
my first realization was when I did a factory reset for the hell of it the other day to see if it would help anything. By default network/wifi location was off. I opened up maps to let it load and adjust location settings and it gave me the old "enable network/wifi" jargon which I ignored and set to never remind me. I sat here for 5 mins and didn't get a lock. Turned those settings on and instant gps no problem.
If you figure it out, please update because i'd be really interested too.
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The dev I spoke to last night said this is exactly why his app requires both GPS and network location to work. He said GPS takes forever to find your location whereas network location is near instant. That said, I don't think there is any solution because there isn't necessarily a problem. It's just the way it is. Now my question is does having network location enabled cause any more of a battery drain than just GPS?
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_MetalHead_ said:
The dev I spoke to last night said this is exactly why his app requires both GPS and network location to work. He said GPS takes forever to find your location whereas network location is near instant. That said, I don't think there is any solution because there isn't necessarily a problem. It's just the way it is. Now my question is does having network location enabled cause any more of a battery drain than just GPS?
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That's the kicker. I feel like it's a double edged sword. Turning them off IMO would save battery since there is less polling and work being done. But at the same time, when something needs gps, it's going to take longer to get the gps lock which would be more battery. So i'm not exactly sure and haven't done any real world testing yet.

WiFi turns off itself

Hi everybody, as in the subject WiFi turns off itself on my girlfriends mini 2 when she leave home. I mean she leave home to work with WiFi on but when she comes back it is always off. She says she doesn't switch it off I think she is telling true as she probably don't even know how to turn it on and off she has no apps installed that could control WiFi module, could it be system or broken module? Anyone have same issue? Thx
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skwieradee said:
Hi everybody, as in the subject WiFi turns off itself on my girlfriends mini 2 when she leave home. I mean she leave home to work with WiFi on but when she comes back it is always off. She says she doesn't switch it off I think she is telling true as she probably don't even know how to turn it on and off she has no apps installed that could control WiFi module, could it be system or broken module? Anyone have same issue? Thx
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Hi,
Just saw this.
Its like this: there's advanced options in Wifi settings, that allows you to control whether to turn off Wifi after long period of inactivity, I dont remember as of now ans I Im not close to my device, once Im close, I'll add a a screenshot.
Thank You