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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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You can choose WCDMA only, in the standard settings menu of the phone. Look for mobile network settings.
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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.
Thought about adding this to the Sipdroid thread, but since this is app agnostic, figured it's best to address a wider audience. I currently use SipDroid with a PBXes SoHo account and Google Voice for my incoming and outgoing calls on my N1.
The problem is that the N1 evidently can't believe you don't want to use Voice and 3G. To keep the battery from almost literally burning up I am currently having to put the phone in Airplane Mode, and then turn on the WiFi after. The problem is that while Airplane "sticks" after a reboot, you always have to turn on the WiFi again.
Another problem is that even with the setup the N1 continues to badger you about only being able to make Emergency Calls, and asking you to please insert a SIM.
Worse, in Airplane Mode it won't let you dial a contact even if you've added the "+" at the end to tell it to use Sipdroid. I presume that is also the case for GrooVe IP and other client software?
Any suggestions?
Why don't you just go into settings, wifi and network, mobile networks, and disable mobile data? That cuts off the data bands and just leaves the voice... And if you want to disable that just go change the apn in the access point area.
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FLAC Vest said:
Why don't you just go into settings, wifi and network, mobile networks, and disable mobile data? That cuts off the data bands and just leaves the voice... And if you want to disable that just go change the apn in the access point area.
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Already had mobile data off. In fact Airplane Mode does a nice job of that for you
For voice, where do I find "Access Point Area" to turn it off? Also, still looking for some way to get the phone to stop complaining about the SIM being missing.
Thanks!
I know that but it seems like you don't like airplane mode sticking so I thought that might help. I have no idea if it will though.
Access points for APN should be in the same are as wireless and networks
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I'm on Fi. With airplane mode on + wifi on (cell data is off, but connected to wifi), when I try to make a call, I get an error 'no cellular network'.
This is the whole point of wifi calling, it should work if I only have wifi. I'm running PureNexus with Google dialer. If I turn cell data on, then the call is made and often goes over wifi since reception in my apt is very bad.
ECrispy said:
I'm on Fi. With airplane mode on + wifi on (cell data is off, but connected to wifi), when I try to make a call, I get an error 'no cellular network'.
This is the whole point of wifi calling, it should work if I only have wifi. I'm running PureNexus with Google dialer. If I turn cell data on, then the call is made and often goes over wifi since reception in my apt is very bad.
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This is because airplane mode does just what its supposed to and that is kill the cellar broadcast. Air plane mode was made to disable all of this and there is no real point in using it if you are using wifi calling
ECrispy said:
I'm on Fi. With airplane mode on + wifi on (cell data is off, but connected to wifi), when I try to make a call, I get an error 'no cellular network'.
This is the whole point of wifi calling, it should work if I only have wifi. I'm running PureNexus with Google dialer. If I turn cell data on, then the call is made and often goes over wifi since reception in my apt is very bad.
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As zelendel said, Airplane mode disables ALL radios. This includes cell, wifi, gps, etc.
If you want to turn off cellular and leave wifi on, you need to turn off just cellular... although I have no idea why you would want to do that.
Cell data is off.
WiFi is ON - I made this clear. Cell network should not be needed for wifi calling.
You must be signed into hangouts with your project fi associated email account.
ECrispy said:
I'm on Fi. With airplane mode on + wifi on (cell data is off, but connected to wifi), when I try to make a call, I get an error 'no cellular network'.
This is the whole point of wifi calling, it should work if I only have wifi. I'm running PureNexus with Google dialer. If I turn cell data on, then the call is made and often goes over wifi since reception in my apt is very bad.
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Who is your carrier? With T-Mo, I can enable Airport Mode, turn WiFi on, and make calls (using T-Mo WiFi Calling). I can also log into hangouts using my GV account, and make calls from there using WiFi only.
Hi,
I use Mint Mobile in the US as my provider. They support wifi calling and wifi texting, and I thought that the Mi A2 would be able to use this function, but I cannot find it in the settings. There is a setting that pops up when I search Wifi Calling in settings, but when I click on it, it is not in the menu. Will a custom ROM allow for this feature? Or do I just need to deal without it?
Thanks!
I finally found the wifi calling setting in the phone app (I cannot find it in the settings app), and enabled it, but when I go to make a call over wifi (without cell reception), a text box pops up saying "Mobile network is not available. Connect to a wireless network to make a call." But I'm on wifi, and I have wifi calling enabled (and I've enabled it on Mint Mobile as well). Please help!
I have done a search of the forum and disabled the vowifi carrier check.
My provider ATT is set to provision and it is toggled in phone information
Turned on wifi calling in the dialer and set wifi preferred.
However I am not able to make a call with the phone in airplane mode and wifi turned on.
It will tell me to turn off airplane mode and select a wireless network.
Turning off mobile data with wifi connected I can make a call however. I do not see the wifi calling symbol in either the notification area or the dialer itself. Which would indicate the phone is using standard LTE to make the call.
Anyone have this working.