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Mystery 3G Usage

Hi All, had a search for this problem on the net but couldn't find anything...
... I've noticed that overnight, my TC uses the internet heavily. Spb GPRS monitor shows between 1 and 3 MB per hour between 1 am and 7 am.
During the day, it's a lot less despite me using it occcasionally to download and send emails.
Any ideas what it could be?

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Any ideas what it could be?
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I have the GPRS connection totally disconnected due i don't need, but why don't you configure your Network and specify which prog. should have data access?

Good question... but it sends almost as many data as it recieves...
My first idea was the RSS HUB, then the IMAP sync, but they should produce the same amount all day..
(Mine's an original, non branded Polaris...)

I found a similar problem; the GPRS monitor shows 1,2 Mb of data downloaded between 8 and 9 in the morning, while I wasn't using the mobile (it was connected to my Pc, charging). No app is configured for automatic download/connection. I just found that a link to fring application is in the autorun folder; I just deleted it and I'll look at what will happen in the next days.

I would check your Activesync setting to make sure that it's not set to download content off-peak.

With PocketLAN, you can see all connections with reached IP and port. See the PortMonitor section in this soft.
(http://www.pocketgear.com/en_US/html/display_product.jsp?id=prod5702340)

Stopping win 6.1 using GPRS/EDGE connection

Hi, Ive just been checking my phonebill and noticed since upgrading to the 6.1WM my phone using the internet access (GPRS/EDGE). I cant physically see whats running in task manager, but it def is accessing the internet at certain stages. I have no email set up apart from windows live (Hotmail) and that is all signed out of? How to i stop this?

Have you already tried the following? The same helps to end GPRS/EDGE connection by using the Call End key (Red key) once you finished using the Internet. In fact, in many cases, the connection closes automatically after being idle for some time.
Go to: HKLM-->Comm-->ConnMgr-->Planner-->Settings-->SuspendResume
and delete ~GPRS! value.

maybe it is rss hub ? it can be configured to update rss each time it detects a connection.

In Dr. Gonzo's rom there is a util in the System folder called NoData. I use this to disable my gprs connection because I never use it and its pay per use. Its very simple to enable when you want to use data.

ok, ill take a look? What does HKLM mean?

It means you need to edit the registry on your phone, HKLM means "HKey Local Machine". I have just done this as it was leaving the data connection active on the standard WM6 HTC ROM, and it worked.
Thanks!

Thanks for the help.

Easy and quick way to disable/enable data connection?

At my home/office I have little to no reception. If I have Pocket Outlook check for new emails every 10 minutes my batter quickly drains down because of the poor quality connection.
I haven't found a way to easily disable pocket outlook from checking email accounts besides phonealarm... but I don't have a today screen since I use TF3D and I don't like any of the available hacks giving me a today screen.
So... I'm wondering if there's an app or something out there that I can use to disable my data connection. I'd still like to get text messages and phone calls... I just don't want any of my apps to connect to the internet. This way, while I'm home my battery will last longer and when I leave my house I can quickly enable my data connection so all my apps can start syncing (like pocket outlook).
Is this possible? Did someone create an app that does this?

Have you tried MoDaCo NoData (distributed here in a .cab named NoGPRS, I think)? It works for me when I want to disable data connections; it's free and only takes a couple of taps to disable or enable data connections.

There is a comm manager data connection switch that turns it on/off. I think your looking for something else though. Have you tried making the email polling longer? Say 2 hours (unless you NEED 10 minutes). Because 10 minutes will kill your battery. You can turn your phone to EDGE network by disabling 3G in the comm manager but you wont get the 3G benefit. Using EDGE saves battery though.

Thanks wmm... I found the cab and it works perfectly

wmm said:
Have you tried MoDaCo NoData (distributed here in a .cab named NoGPRS, I think)? It works for me when I want to disable data connections; it's free and only takes a couple of taps to disable or enable data connections.
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isn't a similar function (or is it the same thing) embedded in advance config?

A few questions

Hi,
As you can see im pretty new to the polaris and i have been seeking a few answer for a few hours and can't seem to find an answer to a few of them,
So i hope some of you might be able to answer these for me.
1) I would only like to use internet through WIFI, so to prevent a huge phone bill i would like to disable gprs (this is the only internet option next to wifi right?)
I tried an application called NoData but it crashes on startup.
2) These are spb shell related: With spb 3 my phone doesn't go into standby (the screen turns off to save battery) also my scroll bars don't function anymore (this doesn't really bother me though)
3) Speed and memory, will using less memory speed up my device? As i see it memory will only reduce performance when it really low (usually i am at 50% usage)
Thanks allot for reading.

1) Advanced Config from here http://www.touchxperience.com/en/advanced-configuration-tool/downloads.html
Go to menu => more settings => connections Then disable the ones you dont want (all in your case)​
2) No idea whats going on there sorry
3) Less memory used will mean faster. The main thing that slows it down is background applications running (using memory and cpu). So if you dont need something open then shut it. Thats pretty much it.
Hope its helpful!

menu => more settings => connections is empty does that mean i safe from huge bills?
The thing with my memory i have nothing running and i am at 50% so i was thinking of possibly switching to a light rom if that would matter (I just like the tools full comes with)
Thanks for your answers!

http://www.modaco.com/content/pocket-pc-software/246171/new-free-utility-nodata/
See above link. The tiny program "No Data" does what you seek.

Scalee said:
1) I would only like to use internet through WIFI, so to prevent a huge phone bill i would like to disable gprs (this is the only internet option next to wifi right?)
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Hmmm... there could be a bit of problem... I'm connecting trough all types of connection: EDGE, GPRS, HSDPA, WiFi...
Altough, I'm not sure does EDGE connection work if you don't have data plan...

andbertina said:
http://www.modaco.com/content/pocket-pc-software/246171/new-free-utility-nodata/
See above link. The tiny program "No Data" does what you seek.
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If you read my post, you would see i tried No Data but it crashes when i start it Nullrefence exception.
Maybe i could just ask this, i like the idea of footprint when i start it asks if it can use google location service.
Now from working with this i know that google can either query using CellID (which is free) or using the internet well i don't really want to use internet for every footprint or every weather update that is not wifi you see

If there are no connections then i would say that you cannot connect to whatever mobile internet point. If you dont mind having a small charge try it once and see then you can be sure that it will not have an unwanted connection.
On the front of light vs full probably a little difference but really there wont be huge differences i think.
@Bodisson yeh edge will still work without a data plan but it will eat your money for breakfast

chris10230 said:
If there are no connections then i would say that you cannot connect to whatever mobile internet point. If you dont mind having a small charge try it once and see then you can be sure that it will not have an unwanted connection.
On the front of light vs full probably a little difference but really there wont be huge differences i think.
@Bodisson yeh edge will still work without a data plan but it will eat your money for breakfast
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You where right, i tried to weather update nothing, i tried footprints and then to connect to googlemaps it crashed.
Guess im safe

O2 Orbit 2 Applications ?

I used to have an O2 Orbit 2, im wondering if anyone can help...
It had a battery monitor bar, memory card storage % bar, and a slider bar to set the screen brightness on the today screen.
Also it had an application to tell you your GPRS Data usage for the day/week/month which created reports.
I used these all the time (obviously because they were on the today screen!) and id like them back if possible.
Im pretty sure they were included in the O2 ROM, I don't think I installed any applications like that. Can anyone upload them or tell me what they're called please?
Thanks

Hi Try going to setting>today>items(tab at bottom) then select meters.

"Meters" isn't there

the apps your on about were installed by O2 when you got the phone, the gprs usage monitor was called exactly that, GPRS monitor (taken from the CD i got with the phone) along with sprite backup, which i saw on marketplace for about £16 i think
as for meters, isnt that part of the 6.1 rom by default? i definitely know O2 have a kind of mini task manager at the bottom of the screen, but i dont know if meters is part of that sorry
just tried to post a link to the GPRS monitor tool i uploaded. alas ive not been here long enough it seems.
I will pm it to you if you wish.