[REQ] App to only enable 3g when needed - Nexus S Themes and Apps

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
Sent from my Nexus S using Tapatalk

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.
Sent from my Nexus S

Looking for a app similar to the one in cm7 that can toggle 2g on and off. Haven't found anything like it yet
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA App

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
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That's our best bet for now. On the g2 you could toggle.
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA App

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.
Sent from my Nexus S
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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
Sent from my Nexus S using Tapatalk

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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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
Sent from my Nexus S using Tapatalk

Related

<--(wtf)Why arent there any mobile network toggles?

i just started using launcherpro cause its super bad ass. but there seems to be no way to get a switch to turn mobile data on and off. i turn it on and off a lot and its a pain to keep switching it thru the menu. theres no downloads and no way to make one please someone save me before i kill myself and punch my girlfriend and ***** slap my dog ill do all three in reverse order
"you want to try getting physical with me?" -airheads.
but really, i assume you are on a sprint leak rom, and are used to the sense widgets. i feel your pain. i use an app called juicedefender (when i'm on a sprint rom) and it has a widget called APN off or something like that. the app its self is badass but that widget is... superbadass. check it out it maybe exactly what you've been looking for.
Have you long press on the screen and set it up that way? Choose widgets, go to settings and select mobile networks.
-------------------------------------
Sent via the XDA Tapatalk App
Rally187 said:
i just started using launcherpro cause its super bad ass. but there seems to be no way to get a switch to turn mobile data on and off. i turn it on and off a lot and its a pain to keep switching it thru the menu. theres no downloads and no way to make one please someone save me before i kill myself and punch my girlfriend and ***** slap my dog ill do all three in reverse order
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Since it appears you're not running Sense, you should have a widget called Power Controls that should do it for you.
dhero1 said:
Since it appears you're not running Sense, you should have a widget called Power Controls that should do it for you.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Power Control only turns of sync (Google, Facebook, etc) but does not turn network completely off.
troyboytn said:
Power Control only turns of sync (Google, Facebook, etc) but does not turn network completely off.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You're right - thought it did but it don't. It turns off WiFi, GPS and BT but not network ... I don't use it.
Ya might try Quick Settings from the Market, which is what I do use ...
JuiceDefender does not work on CDMA phones from what I understand.
-------------------------------------
Sent via the XDA Tapatalk App
And HTC Widgets don't work for the most part without Sense.
-------------------------------------
Sent via the XDA Tapatalk App
Is it only on sense that long pressing the end call button brings up a menu to power off the phone, and somewhere in that menu is mobile data on/off, or is it just not something you want to be bothered with?
evilvoice said:
Is it only on sense that long pressing the end call button brings up a menu to power off the phone, and somewhere in that menu is mobile data on/off, or is it just not something you want to be bothered with?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm on an ASOP rom, and long pressing the end call button gives me the mobile network on/off.
notasimpleway said:
JuiceDefender does not work on CDMA phones from what I understand.
-------------------------------------
Sent via the XDA Tapatalk App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
it works on official roms.

Sprint Hero Mobile data toggle??

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
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Sent from my HERO200 using XDA App
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
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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??
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse

For the developers...Is this possible?

Is it possible to have a pop up menu made available like it is for the Wi-Fi settings under the Mobile Network Settings...an advance menu..so a person could have the Data Network become inactive when the screen goes off ?
The reason I ask is this would allow those who choose to have their phones remain on all the time only have this active when the screen was on if they wanted set up this way. I believe having this option be made available would increase battery life...since so much battery draw can be used for the cell standby and it's constant searching for the best tower to give the best reception for data..
Thanks You
Mac
Well you could always use superpower beta from the market.
Sent from my captivate using cog 2.3 b 6
hamburgertrain said:
Well you could always use superpower beta from the market.
Sent from my captivate using cog 2.3 b 6
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
So..this allows this option... ? That's cool if it does..but..I was wondering if this feature could be built in.
Mac
Juice defender does this. Although it does run in the background ongoing.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897
Clienterror said:
Juice defender does this. Although it does run in the background ongoing.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Most extra apps do...and it's for this reason I am asking if this can be included in any of the roms out there..It would make more sense to me to have the option to be able to schedule this within the system..than relying on a application to control it.I know Gingerbread is going to be able to manage things better..but even with it's new task managing improvement..this would be a nice feature to have...
Mac
It would be nice but juice defender has many options to schedule data and does allow programs to sync. It may be an ongoing background process but it doesn't keep the cpu from sleeping too much. It works pretty well.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using Tapatalk

enable android wifi tethering on rooted at&t Atrix 4G

no need to run any script, or use any 3rd party tethering apps,
juz use Root Explorer, edit
"build.prop" under "system" folder,
find "ro.mot.entitlement_check=true" and change it into
"ro.mot.entitlement_check=false"
restart machine and tht's done, at&t authentication gone, tested and work
if this has been posted before, please remove, thx!
I guess there's really no reason to even add a custom APN with this, right?
Doesn't work for me. Still attempts to check.
Sent from my MB860 using XDA Premium App
Doesn't work for me, but i did something alse:
under my APN, i add "default,tether" in APN type (the last one) and thats it
it said readonly
kumar_r100 said:
it said readonly
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
if you're using root explorer you need to hit the tab near the top that says "Mount r/w" to edit the file.
It worked very great for me, only put default,tether.
Thanks!!!
Sent from my MB860 using XDA Premium App
Easy to do. Thanks.
Sent from my MB860 using XDA App
it works. thanks
Doesn't work on mine.. It prompts me that this takes alot of battery power and uses data then just goes away when i press OK..
sicwan said:
Doesn't work on mine.. It prompts me that this takes alot of battery power and uses data then just goes away when i press OK..
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
turn off wifi..
This works but doesn't show the notification. Could cause people to lose battery life with this...
Bump, works for me on 1.8.3 with Gingerblur
Change the ro.entitlement to false and then add ",tether" next to default on the APN type.
Reboot the phone and enable the hotspot.
You won't get a notification in the taskbar, but just disable it when you're done with it.
hi i have changed. ro.entitlement to flase and reeboted, but it says too much battery and when you press yes it just closes. how is supposed to run when you have it right?
RPK925 said:
hi i have changed. ro.entitlement to flase and reeboted, but it says too much battery and when you press yes it just closes. how is supposed to run when you have it right?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well, if you changed it to "flase", then I'd imagine it not working.
Anyway, there is no "indication" that the hotspot is working, you need to verify that it is working by trying to connect to it via a computer.
jortiz17 said:
Bump, works for me on 1.8.3 with Gingerblur
Change the ro.entitlement to false and then add ",tether" next to default on the APN type.
Reboot the phone and enable the hotspot.
You won't get a notification in the taskbar, but just disable it when you're done with it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
1. I would like to know your process of rooting with gingerblur on 1.83
2. I have added false to that line, what do you mean by add tether to what APN?
3. would you have detailed instructions? like step by step vs. this vague info is just hard to follow.
I have had the best luck by simply changing the apn of att tether to "phone" from "broadband" using a SQL editor.
This allows mms and text messing to dynamically chose the correct apn (no manual downloading mms messages) and they icon works.
Sent from my MB860 using XDA App
Works, ty.
sent from MB860
Thanks mate, worked like a charm.
Sent from my MB860 using Tapatalk
atomoverride said:
1. I would like to know your process of rooting with gingerblur on 1.83
2. I have added false to that line, what do you mean by add tether to what APN?
3. would you have detailed instructions? like step by step vs. this vague info is just hard to follow.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Those instructions are completely, patently obviously crystalline. You should go google your google os then reread. Seriously, don't ask to be served on a silver platter. Read, understand and ask for specific clarification on a step that confuses you if google and forum search fail you. Rooting is well documented. Get unlazied for that one. Which apn should you consider adding tether to? Probably the one you are using, common sense would dictate. (Further extension of common sense states that you might need to make a new apn that is a copy of your current one with changes for this.)
Mine worked without adding tether to my apn! I don't know that this particular step is necessary. I've downloaded several hundred MB's through my phone on Steam without adding tether to my apn, but YMMV.
Sent from my MB860 using XDA Premium App

Widget to toggle advanced calling?

Anyone have a widget to toggle advanced calling?
Sent from my XT1575 using Tapatalk 2
Cowbell_Guy said:
Anyone have a widget to toggle advanced calling?
Sent from my XT1575 using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I would also be interested in this
Yeah, I think it's essential. Call quality sucks on advanced calling, and for important calls, I want an option to quickly switch to 1x calling
Sent from my XT1575 using Tapatalk 2
Anyone else have any ideas?
Sent from my XT1575 using Tapatalk 2
This would be great. I am also looking to get tasker to toggle it for me when I am connected to my home wifi (and others) Since you only need it when you have no wifi.
Sounds like a tasker problem
squallz506 said:
Sounds like a tasker problem
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Do tell? I'm really hoping there is a way to do this
Sent from my XT1575 using Tapatalk 2
Cowbell_Guy said:
Do tell? I'm really hoping there is a way to do this
Sent from my XT1575 using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I suppose it's not available in tasker after all. Weird BC I thought nothing was off limits in the app http://forums.androidcentral.com/android-apps/538920-how-can-tasker-programed-toggle-hd-voice-lg4-widget.html
So unless you're a developer, I suppose there is nothing you can do to get a volte widget.
I know this is an old thread, but I came across it because I was looking for the same feature. I have Verizon, and I have a Network Extender in my house to get normal service. Well, one of the downsides of using an Extender is that you have to have your Advanced Calling turned off to connect to it. Because I want to toggle it on and off frequently, I wanted a widget on my desktop. So I found a solution after trying a few apps.
Solution:
1) download app called "Quick ShortcutMaker"
2) on top, change search from "incremental search" to "normal search"
- this is easier, because you would think you could access it through settings, but you can't because its not there
3) type in "advanced calling" and search, you'll get two matches
4) choose the 2nd one which is labeled "Phone -> Advanced Calling -> com.android.phone/com.android.phone.VzwAdvancedCallingSettings
5) put that shortcut on your desktop and now you have a quick toggle to jump to that page and turn it on and off. Its not an official toggle, but it does save you several screens
PS: you can do the same for WiFi calling. Just make sure when you search that you search for "Wi-Fi calling", the hyphen is important. It's also under the phone category.
ErockGineer said:
I know this is an old thread, but I came across it because I was looking for the same feature. I have Verizon, and I have a Network Extender in my house to get normal service. Well, one of the downsides of using an Extender is that you have to have your Advanced Calling turned off to connect to it. Because I want to toggle it on and off frequently, I wanted a widget on my desktop. So I found a solution after trying a few apps.
Solution:
1) download app called "Quick ShortcutMaker"
2) on top, change search from "incremental search" to "normal search"
- this is easier, because you would think you could access it through settings, but you can't because its not there
3) type in "advanced calling" and search, you'll get two matches
4) choose the 2nd one which is labeled "Phone -> Advanced Calling -> com.android.phone/com.android.phone.VzwAdvancedCallingSettings
5) put that shortcut on your desktop and now you have a quick toggle to jump to that page and turn it on and off. Its not an official toggle, but it does save you several screens
PS: you can do the same for WiFi calling. Just make sure when you search that you search for "Wi-Fi calling", the hyphen is important. It's also under the phone category.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I just upgraded my Vz network extender to the new 4G model. It supports advanced calling. It also fixed a problem that I had sending DTMF to an IVR system.
I sold my old 3G network extender on eBay.
swieder711 said:
I just upgraded my Vz network extender to the new 4G model. It supports advanced calling. It also fixed a problem that I had sending DTMF to an IVR system.
I sold my old 3G network extender on eBay.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I wasn't aware of a 4G model. I would like to look into this. Could you share with me the manufacturer and model # of it? I can't seem to find on google.
Update: never mind, think I found it...this one right: https://www.verizonwireless.com/accessories/samsung-4g-lte-network-extender/
ErockGineer said:
I wasn't aware of a 4G model. I would like to look into this. Could you share with me the manufacturer and model # of it? I can't seem to find on google.
Update: never mind, think I found it...this one right: https://www.verizonwireless.com/accessories/samsung-4g-lte-network-extender/
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That's the one that I have. Purchased directly from Verizon.
ErockGineer said:
I know this is an old thread, but I came across it because I was looking for the same feature. I have Verizon, and I have a Network Extender in my house to get normal service. Well, one of the downsides of using an Extender is that you have to have your Advanced Calling turned off to connect to it. Because I want to toggle it on and off frequently, I wanted a widget on my desktop. So I found a solution after trying a few apps.
Solution:
1) download app called "Quick ShortcutMaker"
2) on top, change search from "incremental search" to "normal search"
- this is easier, because you would think you could access it through settings, but you can't because its not there
3) type in "advanced calling" and search, you'll get two matches
4) choose the 2nd one which is labeled "Phone -> Advanced Calling -> com.android.phone/com.android.phone.VzwAdvancedCallingSettings
5) put that shortcut on your desktop and now you have a quick toggle to jump to that page and turn it on and off. Its not an official toggle, but it does save you several screens
PS: you can do the same for WiFi calling. Just make sure when you search that you search for "Wi-Fi calling", the hyphen is important. It's also under the phone category.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Awesome!!!! Been looking for this a long time. Still having trouble with my junk advanced calling. Works great even though says for older operating system. Now You have to add the widget to home screen first and then select it to add shortcut. So happy!!!!!!!!!!

Categories

Resources