Hello guys,
I'm not sure if this happened after the April patch but I've been noticing it often now. To know if mobile data is on in our devices we see the data symbol (E, 3G, 4G,4G+) right? But at the same time the signal triangle will not have the x at the bottom of it unless the mobile data is down or not working.
I've been noticing that even my mobile data is off, for some reason the x will disappear on either sim1 or sim2 or both. Is this normal? If I turn on/off mobile data, the x will appear again. So maybe this is a bug but don't know if it does something. Anyone has this same weird issue?
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Hey guys,
I have a question, some may find weird....
Ok, with all of the data outages verizon has been having, I have decided to rely heavily on wifi connections when im at work and at home.
What I have done in Tasker:
when wifi connected ---> Mobile data turned off
when wifi disconnected ---> Mobile data turned on
Now I have tested and I know tasker is properly disabling/enablign mobile data services in the settings.
I know the clear indicator of 4g/3g on the top bar will tell u whether or not data is enabled. But if theres an outage, I have no way of knowing, other then going into settings and checking.
Does anyoen know of some kidn of app/icon that will stay on the top menu bar and indicate whether or not data is enabled (independent from whether mobile network is connected).
Thanks in advance
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Hi all, thanks a lot to read the thread and try to help.
The thing is that even I haven't install anything nor updating any room, I have a real problem lately.
If I use WiFi my HTC works fine, but when I disconnect WiFi, even a data logo appears (H or 3G) nothing that uses data works.
I cannot use Whatsapp, Facebook even open Google on a new tab.
The arrows keep moving on my status bar, but I downloaded a data monitor and says that nothing is moving in data usage.
What can I do before I lose WiFi?
I have restored the mobile phone, a complete wipe, i'll write you soon.
Call your operator because it seems to be
A: a provider sided problem
B: a signal problem
C: hardware/software problem
If c: try to get a replacement.
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SergiNS said:
Hi all, thanks a lot to read the thread and try to help.
The thing is that even I haven't install anything nor updating any room, I have a real problem lately.
If I use WiFi my HTC works fine, but when I disconnect WiFi, even a data logo appears (H or 3G) nothing that uses data works.
I cannot use Whatsapp, Facebook even open Google on a new tab.
The arrows keep moving on my status bar, but I downloaded a data monitor and says that nothing is moving in data usage.
What can I do before I lose WiFi?
I have restored the mobile phone, a complete wipe, i'll write you soon.
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Same problem, except it is intermittent. Have always had LTE service in my apartment until a couple of weeks ago. Sometimes the mobile data works, sometimes it doesn't. Full bars, shows data icon, but can NEVER download MMS, even when mobile data is working.
Any help other than call the provider?
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I'm in the UK on the Three network. I am using Stamina mode with Extended usage enabled to save power, but am seeing a consistent issue where, after an hour or two, the phone completely loses it's mobile data connection and will not reconnect without rebooting. This makes Stamina mode totally useless as it is not reconnecting when the screen is turned on. Which is the point right?
The signal indicator on the phone shows no "H" symbol when this happens, yet About -> Status indicates HSPA is present but mobile data is disconnected.
Does anyone have any ideas or any way I can log this without root so I can complain to Sony?
Clearing data for Eco Mode Controller and rebooting fixed it.
Where is the Eco Mode Controller? Is that what it is called? I can't seem to find it in my apps. I am looking at settings>apps>downloaded/running/all.
It should be in the all section. I have just encountered this problem on my Xperia Z3 (non-compact) and following the above instructions has helped me get my mobile data back. Thanks!
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Where is the Eco Mode Controller? Is that what it is called? I can't seem to find it in my apps. I am looking at settings>apps>downloaded/running/all.
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Mine was actually called the Extended Standby Mode Controller.
This issue has reoccurred today. Looks like Stamina mode has some issues.
Seeing the same issue here and also on Three
Happens mostly at work where signal is poor and patchy. I have noticed that in setting > phone >status that the Mobile Network type is Umts instead of HSDPA when this problem occurs. Rebooting the phone without moving it the phone will automatically reconnect as HSDPA
Anyone have a fix yet that does not require a reboot?
gizmoy2k said:
Seeing the same issue here and also on Three
Happens mostly at work where signal is poor and patchy. I have noticed that in setting > phone >status that the Mobile Network type is Umts instead of HSDPA when this problem occurs. Rebooting the phone without moving it the phone will automatically reconnect as HSDPA
Anyone have a fix yet that does not require a reboot?
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This is what I do when my H connection is bad and it reverts to E. I go to settings, mobile networks and select H only (not H preferred /GSM). It always moves back to H instantly. Then select again H preferred/GSM. This way you don't have to reboot.
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I'm having a really strange problem on my Moto G 2nd Gen. (2014, Dual SIM, XT1068) with Lollipop 5.0.2.
When the phone hasn't been used for a while (approx. 30 minutes) I can't receive calls anymore. Every call goes straight to mailbox. When I press the power button there are exclamation marks beside the WiFi and both networks. A few seconds after "wakeup" everything is OK, WiFi and networks are working, full bars on everything.
For me it seems that the phone goes into some "extremely deep" sleep that it turns off all antennas (even though the battery is full!).
Did anybody experience something similar?
I mean what is the purpose of a mobile phone if I can't receive calls anymore??? This is sooo frustrating.
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I'm having a really strange problem on my Moto G 2nd Gen. (2014, Dual SIM, XT1068) with Lollipop 5.0.2.
When the phone hasn't been used for a while (approx. 30 minutes) I can't receive calls anymore. Every call goes straight to mailbox. When I press the power button there are exclamation marks beside the WiFi and both networks. A few seconds after "wakeup" everything is OK, WiFi and networks are working, full bars on everything.
For me it seems that the phone goes into some "extremely deep" sleep that it turns off all antennas (even though the battery is full!).
Did anybody experience something similar?
I mean what is the purpose of a mobile phone if I can't receive calls anymore??? This is sooo frustrating.
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Are you using Stock or a Custom Rom? 4.4.4 or 5.0.2?
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Are you using Stock or a Custom Rom? 4.4.4 or 5.0.2?
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I'm using stock 5.0.2, but it's rooted (for the Sixaxis controller).
It would appear that your phone is entering in airplane mode automatically.
My suggestion, do a factory reset and test. That's what I would do.
You can check the battery stats to see if in fact all radios get turned off after 30 minutes of no use.
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SirRhor said:
It would appear that your phone is entering in airplane mode automatically.
My suggestion, do a factory reset and test. That's what I would do.
You can check the battery stats to see if in fact all radios get turned off after 30 minutes of no use.
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Hi,
nope, not airplane mode (the little airplane should be there in the notification bar, but it isn't).
Meanwhile I read up on the exclamation mark and (this was new information for me) it seems, that Lollipop puts an exclamation mark on the networks if I have data disabled (which is true) and there is no WiFi connection.
So, basically I misinterpreted the symbols. Now a rant follows: who the f*** thought that it is a good idea to put up an exclamation mark on the NETWORK meter when there is no data connection? Searching on Google this confused many people and left them scared thinking, that they have no network. Instead I see this just as a scare tactic to have people constantly online so every move they make can be followed. Sounds paranoid? Why yes, it is!
drunken_m said:
Hi,
nope, not airplane mode (the little airplane should be there in the notification bar, but it isn't).
Meanwhile I read up on the exclamation mark and (this was new information for me) it seems, that Lollipop puts an exclamation mark on the networks if I have data disabled (which is true) and there is no WiFi connection.
So, basically I misinterpreted the symbols. Now a rant follows: who the f*** thought that it is a good idea to put up an exclamation mark on the NETWORK meter when there is no data connection? Searching on Google this confused many people and left them scared thinking, that they have no network. Instead I see this just as a scare tactic to have people constantly online so every move they make can be followed. Sounds paranoid? Why yes, it is!
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Its on the network meter because your data connection and your phone network connection are one and the same thing. Your data comes in from your network. They have always been the same icon on any android phone you have ever owned. the little flashing up and down arrows on your network meter means there is data currently being transferred, the little E 3G or H symbols on it tells you what speed of network you are connected to. The only difference is that now they have added a new symbol telling that you have no data connection. I don't see what the problem is here? If you weren't able to receive calls and your cell radio was switched off your network meter would have been empty, not full with an exclamation.
And by the way, they don't need you to have your data enabled to track you, they can do that with cell tower triangulation even if your phone is off
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Its on the network meter because your data connection and your phone network connection are one and the same thing. Your data comes in from your network. They have always been the same icon on any android phone you have ever owned. the little flashing up and down arrows on your network meter means there is data currently being transferred, the little E 3G or H symbols on it tells you what speed of network you are connected to. The only difference is that now they have added a new symbol telling that you have no data connection. I don't see what the problem is here? If you weren't able to receive calls and your cell radio was switched off your network meter would have been empty, not full with an exclamation.
And by the way, they don't need you to have your data enabled to track you, they can do that with cell tower triangulation even if your phone is off
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My problem is mainly with the exclamation mark, used as a symbol = it usually means something bad or that something is wrong. Turned off data is not bad or not wrong. It's simply off.
Android < 5 did it much better in my opinion. If data was not enabled it was simply off. No up/down arrows, no E, 3G, H or H+ ... and most of all: no exclamation mark to "scare" you into thinking that there is something wrong with your network. (I usually have data off on my Moto G, because my company pays for my mobile data on my Galaxy S4).
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My problem is mainly with the exclamation mark, used as a symbol = it usually means something bad or that something is wrong. Turned off data is not bad or not wrong. It's simply off.
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OK, I see where you are coming from, but I disagree. The very definition of an exclamation mark is to draw attention to something, whether it be good or bad. Smartphone functionality for the most part relies on some form of internet access, so if you have no internet access on the phone many of the device functions will not work. This is something that should probably be drawn attention to. I find the feature useful actually. Sometimes I turn my data off and forget to turn it back on when I need it and at least with the exclamation I can see straight away that it is off.
I have got a xiaomi mi 5.
I have gone to a different country for two weeks and bought a sim to use abroad. For the first few days everything worked fine, but all of a sudden the r symbol came on at the top (I believe it means roaming) and I am unable to use my mobile data. When trying to test my connection it says I must turn roaming off to use mobile data.
The problem is I have turned integration roaming on and off and nothing has changed. I've turned my phone on and off, restored it to factory settings, let it run completely out of battery and nothing has worked as of yet.
Has anyone got any ideas of what I can do?