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So i recently checked my account for data usage and im at 10gb of data in about 2 weeks of usage. Could this be a problem for me later. Im waiting for vzw to say that im using too much data.
Really? Cool story Bro.
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I just checked and I'm at almost 60 gigs for the month, no throttle yet.
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How do you guys use so much
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The thunderbolt has a data usage problem that it incorrectly reads data and Verizon knows about it and are trying to fix it.
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bajabubz said:
I just checked and I'm at almost 60 gigs for the month, no throttle yet.
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60GB? ROFL.
I find that tough to believe.
SuperFly03 said:
60GB? ROFL.
I find that tough to believe.
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Eh its possible...as I am at 45gb with 7 days left
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6GB but I don't tether at all or do very much streaming.
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How on earth are you using so much data?
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I've used 20gb in just 6 days.I hook up my phone to my xbox to watch netflix in HD.
kings322 said:
So i recently checked my account for data usage and im at 10gb of data in about 2 weeks of usage. Could this be a problem for me later. Im waiting for vzw to say that im using too much data.
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I just got my bolt, and in about 3 hrs of use, i have used about 147mb. All I did so far was download 5 apps [about 30megs total] and setup my primary gmail, and thats it. No tether, no streaming.
I wonder what the phone is doing in the background...
raider3bravo said:
How on earth are you using so much data?
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uhh... lte is faster than my comcast economy internet service, so just tether and use the computer as you normally would?
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raider3bravo said:
How on earth are you using so much data?
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Emails. I do a lot of uploading and downloading. Some work related.
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what25 said:
I just got my bolt, and in about 3 hrs of use, i have used about 147mb. All I did so far was download 5 apps [about 30megs total] and setup my primary gmail, and thats it. No tether, no streaming.
I wonder what the phone is doing in the background...
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IMAP(gmail default) pulls all your emails and folders. When I set up my gmail that's automatically 50mb in email downloads without attachments. Are some of the apps use your data connection for updating? Like backgrounds. What do you have sending?
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Tidbits said:
IMAP(gmail default) pulls all your emails and folders. When I set up my gmail that's automatically 50mb in email downloads without attachments. Are some of the apps use your data connection for updating? Like backgrounds. What do you have sending?
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No I don't have apps for updating. Infact, I used titanium backup to restore all my apps, however, the market updated some of them. All in all, its basically the same apps I had on my Nexus1, as well as my same usage habits. I would peg my voluntary usage at about 230mbs. On my N1, my daily data usage would be between 60-100mbs.
After 24hrs of use with my bolt, Im at 740mb. I have no idea why that big. (My guess is the Sense bloat is doing something, but thats a guess. I removed all the VZ bloat) And about 95mbs of it was during my sleep. (on my n1, that number would be about 8mbs).
goodthing for unlimited data.
After rooting why would anyone worry over data usage?
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After rooting why would anyone worry over data usage?
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Because root has nothing to do with data...?
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You have unlimited presumably, don't worry about it.
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These 20gb+ data usages are a big factor in companies changing their data packages. "Sigh"
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Hopefully my tbolt and current data package is good for the next ten years so I can be grandfathered into the unlimited data.
ahhhh the aliens took my brain!!
Is there any way for me to disguise my usage so they can not see that I'm tethering or am I busted and should give up?
Thanks!
jdbeitz said:
Is there any way for me to disguise my usage so they can not see that I'm tethering or am I busted and should give up?
Thanks!
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How much data were you using?
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You do the crime, you pay the time.
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How much data were you using, what APN, and in what location?
Switch to sprint?
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jdbeitz said:
Is there any way for me to disguise my usage so they can not see that I'm tethering or am I busted and should give up?
Thanks!
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Hard to do! The data usage patterns of a mobile device n that of a computer vary a lot. The bandwidth used within a period of time is a sure shot indicator of the same. Best would be to get a home internet.
It seems like they are wising up --- or determined some new way of detecting it. Give us more information.
I also tether a lot and now im concerned! I was just discussing this on the Captivate forum. Another user recently got caught: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1269283
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How much data were you using, what APN, and in what location?
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Im using the s7 rom with the new ki modem. So whatever the default apn is for that.
I've used 8gb this week
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I am not sure if they do it off data usage or mac address. I know when I stream Siruis radio that is uses the same data that my laptop does. I have hit 5mb of usage in a month with I play about 6-7 hours of Siruis each day at work.
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Im using the s7 rom with the new ki modem. So whatever the default apn is for that.
I've used 8gb this week
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8GB this WEEK???? Give up and pay for tethering. There's no way you're going to be able to play that off as phone usage.
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AT&T has the ability to do deep packet inspection to determine what OS is sending the packets - there are some fingerprints they can use to tell that it isn't an Android device.
This is a resource-intensive process so they normally don't do it.
But if you use 8GB in a WEEK, you can be sure they're going to investigate if that usage actually came from just the phone.
So I should be OK tethering for my kids infuses when we are away from wifi?
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So I should be OK tethering for my kids infuses when we are away from wifi?
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How did you reach that conclusion from this thread?
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So I should be OK tethering for my kids infuses when we are away from wifi?
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Maybe. I haven't gotten a nastygram yet and I tether my tablet all the time, but that's it.
I'm responsible about data usage though - even with moderate tethering I've never gone more than 500-700 MB per month.
I haven't gotten anything yet either (knock on wood) but I did get one of those "you are in the top 5%" emails this month. So I will be watching my usage a lot more considering multiple, members on various forms here are recently reporting this from AT&T.
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OMG. 8 gigs in a week. Lulz. How? No torrents on teathering. My 2 cents
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I know this seems like a joke, but really, switch to Sprint. Unlimited means UNLIMITED, on 3G or 4G (although you're much safer tethering on 4G since they don't give a damn how you use it). That, and we have the GSII.
All carriers have a teathering plan in the works, even sprint. Soon teathering will only work with the proper plan. People have taken this for granted and abused the unlimited data which was not designed for 8gb a week usage. I know that is extreme. Think about it. The unlimited was made when the average person had no idea a phone could do it. Hell I ran my whole shop off a teathered connection to my tilt when our internet went down. But that was rare. Now every kid in the world has a phone that can do it, do they use it responsibily? Nope they are streaming movies in class, music.....you get the point lol. I can't blame the carriers. As more and more people live their lives with their faces buried in a phone or tablet, the data network that runs these device will need to be changed from what we are used to. With the new system you will not be able to hide what device is using the connection. So now its time to man/woman up and either get home internet or pay for the teathering.
I got the email ....i dont tether.
I tethered 1 time last week to test functionality on gtgs new thrill rom....
Is there maybe an apn issue where they think i am tethering when i am not????
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Tethering a infuse thru a infuse would make it look as though I'm not tethering at all, no? No Pc or different operating system involved.
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I noticed in ICS on my HP TouchPad in the settings there is a menu that allows you to track your data usage per app through a month cycle that you can set to match your cell phone plan cycle. This 2GB cap comes up quick some months and I'd like to track down any rogue data hogs.
Anyone using anything from the market to get this feature in GB? Found Onavo that looks solid, but though I'd solicit you guys for recommendations... that don't involve an ICS rom, tried recently but too many glitches in things I use often.
Thanks!
Pretty sure watchdog can get the job done if I remember right.,
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I have a very limited data plan (500mb) and if I use regular facebook stock app, it uses about 70% of my total data because of the photos (which I don't even want to see)
Is there something like Text-Only-Facebook?
U are complaining ? I have to get along with ridiculous 200mb a month xD
But you're right with Facebook. The app users a lot of data and is unbearable slow. I use the mobile website which is way better in speed an data usage
If it wasn't for Facebook, even 200mb would be way too much for me
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If it wasn't for Facebook, even 200mb would be way too much for me
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Let me tell u it sucks to always have to monitor data usage. -.-
Why not try Friendcaster?
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With that I can avoid to load unwanted pic?
More to life than FB, enjoy life and stop creeping.
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/Uninstall
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LOL That's why I moved to Google+!
Try Friendcaster, one of the best app there is on Google Play, IMHO.
For those who worry of data use just use the built on data usage in ICS
I know cm9 and aokp have it right under networks
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Go to settings in the app and change the update frequency to never.
It wont use as much data. It will still refresh everytime you open the app.
I would also recommend using the touch site at touch dot facebook.
To save more bandwidth, I would suggest using Opera as your browser as it compresses incoming data for you! I get at least a 50% data compression with it pretty consistently.
Tried Friendcaster, no good. The only difference is that the traffic will be listed under "FriendCaster" instead of Facebook.
I don't like the mobile version via browser. Any solution?
Jerry69 said:
Tried Friendcaster, no good. The only difference is that the traffic will be listed under "FriendCaster" instead of Facebook.
I don't like the mobile version via browser. Any solution?
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Install Onavo count and Onavo Extend. It will connect you through a VPN (kinda like Opera does) and compress your data
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.onavo.android.onavoics
It even tells you how much traffic you save. Onavo count has some neat widgets that let you see how much traffic you used.
Is my personal data safe with this?
mike.b93 said:
U are complaining ? I have to get along with ridiculous 200mb a month xD
But you're right with Facebook. The app users a lot of data and is unbearable slow. I use the mobile website which is way better in speed an data usage
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You complaining? I get 25 MB/Month.
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Jerry69 said:
Is my personal data safe with this?
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Yes, i use it all the time, never had problems. It's even recommended by the google staff picks.
I've tried but I don't see any real savings in data usage
If you're in Canada I can tell you a company that offers unlimited data . Oh, and it's just $10.
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Have you tried to change the update interval?
Whats up guys,
I've been using Voice Alerts for about 1 year now. Its been working fine, with the occasional crash here and there. But past few weeks my battery had been dying really quickly, I didn't really think much of it until I started getting emails from AT&T about my data usage. I'm on the 2gig data plan, and according to my phone, this "voice alerts" app has been eating up my data. So far I've eaten through 4 gigs in about 2 weeks, which is insane because I average about 1 to1.5gigs of data on a "heavy" month. I took a screenshot that says Voice Alerts used 1.5 gigs in 1 week. I've never had this problem before, and this app has no reason to connect to the internet. What would cause this problem? I've emailed the developer and still have not gotten a reply. I've uninstalled it for now. Cost me $20 in additional data overages so far.
link to app in google play here:
EDIT: I cant post outside links yet, but the app is called "voice alerts" by Alex Corbi
Thanks for your help!
Is the data usage the same with ATT? Call #data*
Long shot but worth checking. I can't imagine it would go through that much, perhaps it got stuck re downloading some sort of info. Can't really help much other than that. Basic steps such as reinstall and cache clean for the app are likely your best bet.
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lnfound said:
Is the data usage the same with ATT? Call #data*
Long shot but worth checking. I can't imagine it would go through that much, perhaps it got stuck re downloading some sort of info. Can't really help much other than that. Basic steps such as reinstall and cache clean for the app are likely your best bet.
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I would agree, this is your best bet. Also, this is a perfect example of why everybody should occasionally check their data usage meter, just to keep an eye out for things like this! Unless you're on WiFi basically all the time, it's a good practice to just keep an eye on the data usage meter. Lots of apps out there can sometimes go haywire and cause this type of problem.
I don't have that problem, I got UNLIMITED DATA!
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specter07 said:
I don't have that problem, I got UNLIMITED DATA!
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Aside from the fact this is of 0 help, you'd have the problem of most likely being throttled..
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specter07 said:
I don't have that problem, I got UNLIMITED DATA!
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Riveting tale, chap!
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Riveting tale, chap!
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HAHAHAHAH! Almost spit coffee on the keyboard. Jolly-O!