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This is a question that's been bugging me ever since I got my Touch Pro. I'm using GSM, and from time to time the band icon on my phone would change to this blurrier, somewhat uglier version (see attachment). Sometimes it would revert back to the usual icon . I'm currently using At0mAng's ROM at the moment (with built-in FinixNover's icons), but I've seen this happen in other custom ROMs and stock ones too. Hope someone can shed light on this. Thank you.
Is icon for gprs.I don't like it either and even if i use no data to switch off transfer i can't disable this icon.
Any idea of how to disable it?(beside activate 3g)
Hmm are you sure this has something to do with GPRS? It does pop up from time to time even without GPRS ever turned on. Actually, I almost always see this after a couple of hours.. And if I'm not mistaken this happens when I'm on 3G too. Puzzling .
Yes i am sure that there is icon for gprs...read the manual.Aldo i am upset because i can't turn it off all time.With first rom gprs was allways off but with the last official rom i can't remove that icon.
I haven't gotten the grayed out "G" yet, but sometimes I'll get a grayed out "E", very similar to the "G" you showed. I think it is a different symbol than what they showed in the manual. The one in the manual looks like a solid "E" or "G", not grayed out. I think it might mean that you aren't connected to the Edge or 3G network when it was grayed out. I haven't been able to find anything definitive on it yet.
Edit: I'm running the stock Fuze ROM
I've seen the "ugluy E" too.
grofudaniel said:
Yes i am sure that there is icon for gprs...read the manual.Aldo i am upset because i can't turn it off all time.With first rom gprs was allways off but with the last official rom i can't remove that icon.
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I agree with kart_racer3, I don't think this is a symbol for GPRS. I get the same problem with 3G and HSDPA connections too by the way. After reset my band icon shows up just fine (for a couple of hours at least), with solid G - see attachment. Perhaps I should take this up with the ROM chefs, they might know more..
When it is grey or pixelated, it means the tower your cell currently on, is not allowing GPRS or Edge facilities and so signifies it has been disabled.
You can ofcourse change these and have some more colourfull ones. I remember some writing some guide at changing start menu icons.
Regards,
Carty..
For me when 3g is activated it looks exactly like the picturre from first post(instead G apears a smaller 3G).In the user manual those icons aren't represented corect so i am sure that G=gprs,3G=3g,E=edge and so on.
For example press that grey icon with grey and u will see that will appear an icon like in user manual.
Hmm, when I'm connected I get a solid icon. Clicking it wont change the icon either. Also, even if I get the gray icon I can still connect - the phone probably switches cell tower or something? By the way, this gray mess is almost certain to occur every couple of hours, and stay that way ...
i have this grey icon non stop(when another conection is not active) so..who knows?
I always thought that this meant roaming?
Did you pay your Bill.
Not sure, but.... this happens when you don't pay so it means they disconnected your device, it only allows calls to provider in order to obtain payments.
Hope this info help.
Greyed out Icon
There is 4 type of connection you can get in Touch Pro
G (GPRS mode), E (EDGE mode), 3G (3G mode aka UMTS mode), H (3.5G mode aka HSDPA Mode)
Usually it's icon should be solid white... meaning the internet service is available and ready for connect....
If it's greyed out... it might mean that the broadcast tower is full... and internet service is temporary out....
the grayed out G that you see in the first post is because you are on gprs(duh) but also because you are roming you might not be chared for it, depending on your plan but it means you are roming, im 100% positive
If you don't have your msl code call Sprint first and ask for it, they sould'nt tell you no, but if they do just call back till you get someone else.
Please Record your original settings before changing anything so you can change it back if you don't like it, and please don't mess with anything else unless know what you are doing.
Go to the Dialer and put in: ##3282#
(optional) Do the Skyfire Video fix if you would like by removing Sprint's Proxy filter, Go to Multimedia and type in your msl code and clear out RTSP Proxy Address and hit ok it should now say <Not set>
Now change RTSP Proxy Port to 0 and hit ok. (optional)
Now, if you did the first part press the back key and go to WiMAX and enter msl code. Then, go to Extensions and change the following settings for faster reconnection of 4g:
You don't need to put in all of the 0's before the actual number this is only what it looks like afterwards. For example ScanAttemptTimeOut you should only have to put in the number 5 and press ok, for EntyRx don't for the - before 89.
ScanAttemptTimeOut: 00005
ScanRetries: 00001
IdleSleep: 00300
EntyRx: -00089
EntryCINR: 00004
EntryDelay: 00001
ExitCINR: 00008
EntryDelay: 00001
ExitCINR: 00008
ExitDelay: 00300
All done Exit and If promted Reboot.
Beware that If you plan on running 4g constantly then you should probably not use these settings
because It will run down your battery if your in a poor 4G location.
If anyone thinks I left out any important information please post below.
Anyways enjoy!
How much faster will 4G connect?
ragnarokx said:
How much faster will 4G connect?
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Immediately, and It will continue scanning untill it does.
There are no timeouts thats why I say if your not in a 4G area it will burn your battery down if you leave it on.
For those who don't have their MSL here's how: (I know it will be asked)
1. Download ConnectBot from the market.
2. Open it up. From the dropdown box, choose 'local'. You can give the connection a name. Then press 'enter' or 'done'.
3. type "getprop ril.MSL" and hit enter. There's your MSL.
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For those who don't have their MSL here's how: (I know it will be asked)
1. Download ConnectBot from the market.
2. Open it up. From the dropdown box, choose 'local'. You can give the connection a name. Then press 'enter' or 'done'.
3. type "getprop ril.MSL" and hit enter. There's your MSL.
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Thank you for this information.
You can also do it through adb.
adb shell getprop ril.MSL
There was also an app on the market if you search MSL. It's probably still there.
I donno if it's making a difference yet, but I did it. Thanks for posting!
and thanks to the msl masseurs.
Koopa210 said:
There was also an app on the market if you search MSL. It's probably still there.
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If this is what you are talking about, it states it only works on HTC devices.
MSL Reader:
"This program reads your Master Subsidy Lock (MSL) code for your CDMA Android phone. It requires root to read this code.
This application will only work on HTC CDMA devices like the Hero, EVO and Incredible."
can someone please post the stock settings?
I forgot to copy mine, I did this and my 4g will not connect
NVM I was a dork and didnt reboot.
I think it works, thanks for posting [=
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Go to the Dialer and put in: ##3282#
(optional) Do the Skyfire Video fix if you would like by removing Sprint's Proxy filter, Go to Multimedia and type in your msl code and clear out RTSP Proxy Address and hit ok it should now say <Not set>
Now change RTSP Proxy Port to 0 and hit ok. (optional)
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Can you elaborate on this more? As much as I hate the lag that the phone experiences when connecting and disconnecting from 4G while driving around, I don't know if I want the phone trying to hard that it cooks the battery. It sounds more like it makes it try to connect more persistantly vs actually connecting faster.
Here are the Wimax default settings on my epic
ScanAttemptTimeOut: 00002
ScanRetries: 00120
IdleSleep: 00010
EntyRx: -00089
EntryCINR: 00004
EntryDelay: 00300
ExitCINR: 00002
ExitDelay: 00002
m5james said:
Can you elaborate on this more? As much as I hate the lag that the phone experiences when connecting and disconnecting from 4G while driving around, I don't know if I want the phone trying to hard that it cooks the battery. It sounds more like it makes it try to connect more persistantly vs actually connecting faster.
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This part only removes sprints proxy filter which keeps sprint from filtering things on the web such as, litmiting your access to only certain websites. I am unsure if it would help with data or connection speeds or not, but every thing works fine for me.
If your 4G connection goes out, the settings on the second part of my Instructions will allow your phone to keep on searching instead of waiting 300 seconds in between tries. There are other tweaks in there, I just don't remember off hand what they all are. I know that wimax entry rx -89 is how low the signal can get before 4G is to dissconnect, at -90 it would hold onto 4G longer but your signal would be too low in that range to be of much benefit.
thank you nice tutorial
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This part only removes sprints proxy filter which keeps sprint from filtering things on the web such as, litmiting your access to only certain websites. I am unsure if it would help with data or connection speeds or not, but every thing works fine for me.
If your 4G connection goes out, the settings on the second part of my Instructions will allow your phone to keep on searching instead of waiting 300 seconds in between tries. There are other tweaks in there, I just don't remember off hand what they all are. I know that wimax entry rx -89 is how low the signal can get before 4G is to dissconnect, at -90 it would hold onto 4G longer but your signal would be too low in that range to be of much benefit.
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I just changed Proxy Address from rtsp.vog.sprntpcs.com to leaving it blank and then Proxy from 554 to 0, reset the phone and nothing seems different. I guess I need to start browsing the web, but I wasnt aware anything was blocked. Do all phones have the same address and numbers set from the factory? You mentioned Skyfire video fix, so does this mean I can stream from HULU now?
I'll hold off on the 4G changes until it gets better in my area.
any way to change these settings so that i can use 4g all the time but also have it connect faster (but not kill my battery)
Taboo8614 - I'd love to have 500hp in my car and still get 30MPG, but that's not going to happen. If you want speed, you've gotta pay to play. Being that the phone is constantly trying to reconnect vs timing out and waiting means that the phone is always going to be busy doing something, hence the drain.
Danny - So I did what you suggested and now that I've been out and about today, I've got no service whatsoever. I've tried going to the web, but it constantly says that I have no data connection. I'm going to reenter the information that I deleted and hopefully everything is restored.
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Taboo8614 - I'd love to have 500hp in my car and still get 30MPG, but that's not going to happen. If you want speed, you've gotta pay to play. Being that the phone is constantly trying to reconnect vs timing out and waiting means that the phone is always going to be busy doing something, hence the drain.
Danny - So I did what you suggested and now that I've been out and about today, I've got no service whatsoever. I've tried going to the web, but it constantly says that I have no data connection. I'm going to reenter the information that I deleted and hopefully everything is restored.
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Did you reboot your phone after applying the changes? I think someone else had the same problem because they forgot to reboot. umm yeah... well anyways I hope you get it set the way you like it, these are the settings i use everyday and it works wonders for me.
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I just changed Proxy Address from rtsp.vog.sprntpcs.com to leaving it blank and then Proxy from 554 to 0, reset the phone and nothing seems different. I guess I need to start browsing the web, but I wasnt aware anything was blocked. Do all phones have the same address and numbers set from the factory? You mentioned Skyfire video fix, so does this mean I can stream from HULU now?
I'll hold off on the 4G changes until it gets better in my area.
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No, this has nothing to do with how hulu works, hulu has the ability to recognize that you are using the android version of flash player and is set to block access to their content. There is a modified version of flash player floating around for android 2.2 Froyo that will fool hulu into thinking its the desktop version of flash.
Oh and 4G is not so great in my area thats why I set my phone to these settings. At my house I only get 1-2 bars signal on 4G and it would allways drop out and never want to connect back.
taboo8614 said:
any way to change these settings so that i can use 4g all the time but also have it connect faster (but not kill my battery)
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There is a thread in the HTC Evo fourm that explains exactly what these settings do, this will allow you to play with the settings a little to get the results you desire.... let me see....
Here it is: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8266721&postcount=79
For short periods of time (15 minutes) the icons in the notification bar (WIFI, 3G, cell radio) will be gray rather than green. Anyone know why this change happens?
Given that this is an explicit question, this should be in the new Q&A Section, rather than General, but here's the answer to your question:
Notification bar icons (Wi-Fi, network coverage bars, etc.): Turn green when you have an uninhibited connection to Google, white when you don't. Hint: if you're in a hotel or airport using Wi-Fi, the bars won't turn green until you launch the browser and get past the captive portal.
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so you dont have to click on the link ill give you the tl:dr version
they are green when they are actively connected to google services
ie gmail and gtalk and others like that
slowz3r said:
so you dont have to click on the link ill give you the tl:dr version
they are green when they are actively connected to google services
ie gmail and gtalk and others like that
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I don't mean to sound rude, but if you had bothered to fully read my post, you would have seen that I already quoted the relevant part of the dev blog in my post.
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I don't mean to sound rude, but if you had bothered to fully read my post, you would have seen that I already quoted the relevant part of the dev blog in my post.
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honestly i hadent noticed, just thought it was a quote to OP's post..
my bad....its okay carry on with your full frontal rudeness
Its actually backround data... if you turn background data off.. they will stay gray but internet and phone will still work but services will not stay connected.
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Its actually backround data... if you turn background data off.. they will stay gray but internet and phone will still work but services will not stay connected.
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That's what I used to think, but it's still kind of vague/unclear.
Only once for me, but others have reported it as well, there are occasions where you might have 5 bars on the cell signal, and a 3G icon or WiFi full strength, but they are grey, and you can't make a call or surf the web.
I even posted a video on youtube to point out to people that grey didn't mean no data at all, but apparently it sometimes does.
I was curious about this myself. Remembering that android is open source I looked at the code. In the StatusBarPolicy class there is a check for the ConnectivityManager.EXTRA_INET_CONDITION extra. This holds a value "that provides information about our connection to the internet at large. 0 indicates no connection, 100 indicates a great connection." If this extra is above 50 you get the green icons, if its below 50 you get the grey.
I haven't find out how the score gets set but I'm guessing that it's based on whether you have an IP address, can resolve DNS names etc.
Oddly I can't browse to this code online but it is in the source I downloaded to my machine.
I have another post here,can you confirm that this is what happening to you?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=904006
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I was curious about this myself. Remembering that android is open source I looked at the code. In the StatusBarPolicy class there is a check for the ConnectivityManager.EXTRA_INET_CONDITION extra. This holds a value "that provides information about our connection to the internet at large. 0 indicates no connection, 100 indicates a great connection." If this extra is above 50 you get the green icons, if its below 50 you get the grey.
I haven't find out how the score gets set but I'm guessing that it's based on whether you have an IP address, can resolve DNS names etc.
Oddly I can't browse to this code online but it is in the source I downloaded to my machine.
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Good find, this answers everyone's question about why this happens.
But it makes no sense to me why or how they decided on <50 and greater than 50 unless that isn't a true 0-100 scale. Interesting. Where exactly is the code located?
OK I found the code on github:
StatusBarPolicy.java
ConnectivityManager.java
Images directory - (its the stat_sys_wifi_signal_*_fully.png ones that are green and the stat_sys_wifi_signal_*.png ones that are grey)
The 0-100 scale seems to be a percentage at least from what the comments say. I think choosing 50 as the threshold is a bit arbitrary and I still haven't figured out exactly what causes it to be above or below that threshold
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OK I found the code on github:
StatusBarPolicy.java
ConnectivityManager.java
Images directory - (its the stat_sys_wifi_signal_*_fully.png ones that are green and the stat_sys_wifi_signal_*.png ones that are grey)
The 0-100 scale seems to be a percentage at least from what the comments say. I think choosing 50 as the threshold is a bit arbitrary and I still haven't figured out exactly what causes it to be above or below that threshold
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If It's based on a percentage scale then its highly likely signal strength plays a big role in the scale number. And if so, again why would they chose 50? Seems like it would bounce in and out frequently, which seems to be what many people are seeing.
I'll check out the code later just for fun.
RogerPodacter said:
If It's based on a percentage scale then its highly likely signal strength plays a big role in the scale number. And if so, again why would they chose 50? Seems like it would bounce in and out frequently, which seems to be what many people are seeing.
I'll check out the code later just for fun.
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Well, re: signal strength, I've seen grey bars despite 5 bars of cell signal and max bars on the WiFi...
footboydog said:
OK I found the code on github:
StatusBarPolicy.java
ConnectivityManager.java
Images directory - (its the stat_sys_wifi_signal_*_fully.png ones that are green and the stat_sys_wifi_signal_*.png ones that are grey)
The 0-100 scale seems to be a percentage at least from what the comments say. I think choosing 50 as the threshold is a bit arbitrary and I still haven't figured out exactly what causes it to be above or below that threshold
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I see it in the code. Damn I really wish I had a nexus s to test. I have a build environment setup to compile the source ROM for my nexus one, but obviously not for The nexus s.
Someone should test out changing that threshold number and/bits of the other code and see how it performs.
Wondering if there's status update on this issue yet? Does anyone have the problem using an official ROM, or is the problem limited to modified ROMs? It's not just an issue with the Nexus S as it's doing it on my Incredible too.
I've been using CM7 since nightly 7 I think it was. I first started having the problem yesterday. I cleared caches, etc, no help. I reinstalled CM7 #24 and it started working again. Today I was installing a new kernel and after rebooting, I'm back to the authentication errors and grey status icons.
Turning airplane mode on/off doesn't help. Rebooting doesn't help.
Looking in the Dev Tools -> GTalk Service Monitor, connection error is auth expired.
Just upgraded the CM7 build to #25 and the icons are now green. Going to keep an eye on it to see if there's anything I notice that causes a change in status. So far all my apps are restored with no issues. I did not restore data backed up with Titanium Backup this time - just ADW settings only.
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Wondering if there's status update on this issue yet? Does anyone have the problem using an official ROM, or is the problem limited to modified ROMs? It's not just an issue with the Nexus S as it's doing it on my Incredible too.
I've been using CM7 since nightly 7 I think it was. I first started having the problem yesterday. I cleared caches, etc, no help. I reinstalled CM7 #24 and it started working again. Today I was installing a new kernel and after rebooting, I'm back to the authentication errors and grey status icons.
Turning airplane mode on/off doesn't help. Rebooting doesn't help.
Looking in the Dev Tools -> GTalk Service Monitor, connection error is auth expired.
Just upgraded the CM7 build to #25 and the icons are now green. Going to keep an eye on it to see if there's anything I notice that causes a change in status. So far all my apps are restored with no issues. I did not restore data backed up with Titanium Backup this time - just ADW settings only.
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It was introduced with Gingerbread. My Nexus S is stock rooted.
I flashed oICSv43 and restored a backup with titanium. For some reason all my data icons are greyed out. I have google set to sync, so I'm not sure whats wrong. Also, I tried to reset it with airplane mode, but with no success. Any ideas?
I'm glad I'm not the only one that is experiencing this issue. I'm on ICS and I'm having issues that are described by the the OP, albeit I do get internet connection even though the 3G indicator is grey. I've toggled the airplane mode on and off and that has seemed to temporarly fix it until I use WI-fi and turn it off when I'm not using it. Though toggling airplane mode may sometimes be more or less several tries.
(sorry I posted it in the wrong place so now re-posting it here)
Hi -
I just got this white Skyrocket phone with 200MB data plan.
I heard that when connected to 4G, the phone uses data allowance from the data package, whereas if connected to WIFI (like at home), the data usage doesn't come off my AT&T data allowance.
So I want to disconnect from 4G and connect to my WIFI when I am at home.
At the store, the just told me to make sure that WIFI is showing as on on the top bar (or when you swipe that bar down). They said if WIFI is showing on, it means that the phone is using WIFI connection.
However, I see that at the same time when WIFI is showing on, the "4G" icon is also showing on and looking active! So- they are both looking active! That's why I wonder which connection is my Skyrocket actually using?
It looks like the data I use on WIFI also comes out of my data plan because the data packet is on.
So I had an idea, went to settings-wireless-mobile networks and unchecked "Use Data Packet".
When the above was unchecked, 4G icon disappeared and I could see only WIFI icon on the top bar, which would be good - however, the problem is that now I cannot connect to internet. (I turned the phone on and off- no change)
Does it mean that there is no way on Skyrocket to bypass AT&T data allowance and whether I use 4G or my own WIFI, there is no free internet access on this phone?
Or is there something else I can do to make sure I am connected just to my WIFI and data is free?
I would appreciate your help.
Thank you
It just shows both icon to double check get speedtest and do one. You can see in results if you get wifi or 4g LTE.
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Hi -
I just got this white Skyrocket phone with 200MB data plan.
I heard that when connected to 4G, the phone uses data allowance from the data package, whereas if connected to WIFI (like at home), the data usage doesn't come off my AT&T data allowance.
So I want to disconnect from 4G and connect to my WIFI when I am at home.
At the store, the just told me to make sure that WIFI is showing as on on the top bar (or when you swipe that bar down). They said if WIFI is showing on, it means that the phone is using WIFI connection.
However, I see that at the same time when WIFI is showing on, the "4G" icon is also showing on and looking active! So- they are both looking active! That's why I wonder which connection is my Skyrocket actually using?
It looks like the data I use on WIFI also comes out of my data plan because the data packet is on.
So I had an idea, went to settings-wireless-mobile networks and unchecked "Use Data Packet".
When the above was unchecked, 4G icon disappeared and I could see only WIFI icon on the top bar, which would be good - however, the problem is that now I cannot connect to internet. (I turned the phone on and off- no change)
Does it mean that there is no way on Skyrocket to bypass AT&T data allowance and whether I use 4G or my own WIFI, there is no free internet access on this phone?
Or is there something else I can do to make sure I am connected just to my WIFI and data is free?
I would appreciate your help.
Thank you
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They both should not show up at once unless something that needs access to att data like voicemail is checking for messages. Sounds more like either you are not connecting to your wireless router correctly or the wifi antenna is messed up on your phone.
Well sometimes for me it shows both icons in status bar. All i do is turn off wifi and turn back and the 4G LTE icon disappears.
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They both should not show up at once unless something that needs access to att data like voicemail is checking for messages. Sounds more like either you are not connecting to your wireless router correctly or the wifi antenna is messed up on your phone.
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Well sometimes for me it shows both icons in status bar. All i do is turn off wifi and turn back and the 4G LTE icon disappears.
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Yea same for me but that means something is not allowing the phone to connect to wifi hence having to turn the wifi radio off n on.
Normally it shouldn't do that. Plus if op restarted the phone entirely and still no connection something is just not establishing the connection correctly
Well not exactly because i did speed test and i got my connection as wireless connection so for me it was fine with both icon.
draztikrhymez said:
Yea same for me but that means something is not allowing the phone to connect to wifi hence having to turn the wifi radio off n on.
Normally it shouldn't do that. Plus if op restarted the phone entirely and still no connection something is just not establishing the connection correctly
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Some functions require the data connection (mms, some syncing etc) and will trigger your data connection even when on wifi
If truly concerned use tasker or juice defender to disable cell data while wifi is on. Or manually turn it off
Or as someone else mentioned...you wifi is not maintaining connection
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Not sure if this will help but there are many apps in the market to help with connection issues. I have two widgets that tells me which one im using and how strong they are just do a search for mobile traffic or cell /wifi. Hope that helps.
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I think a lot of people are ignoring the op said no data is working at all when trying wifi.
Yes both icons will show sometimes because like mentioned mms, voicemail, etc requires it.
If the phone has no data period even after reboots then wifi is not connecting
Download "My data manager" from the market. It will show you your data useage, both wifi and data. Use that and check to see if you really are using your wifi or if its still using data.
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Thank you for all your replies, each one taught me something about this new phone and I downloaded a few of the apps that you mentioned.
So all day I was being very careful about the internet, tracking my 4G/WiFi usage all day and then in the evening my kid pressed on a game icon and some kind of car game downloaded =adding over 70MB to my data transfer right away!! (and my monthly budget is 200MB)
It took a couple of seconds - he actually just pressed on the icon and then pressed home when he saw a car because he decided he doesn't want to play it. But it downloaded anyway! I am so mad!
I think it is unethical and very sneaky of AT&T to place all those unnecessary apps on the phone - especially if they turn out to be so costly.
So the only way to delete all those stupid apps is to root the phone? I am not a programmer and I am so afraid that I am going to mess it up
Don't need to root in order to uninstall apps just go to setting>application>manage application>Downloaded apps> and uninstall them. This is all the bloatware that you don't need so go through carefully and uninstall what you don't need. It will help you increase battery life.
justcalled said:
Thank you for all your replies, each one taught me something about this new phone and I downloaded a few of the apps that you mentioned.
So all day I was being very careful about the internet, tracking my 4G/WiFi usage all day and then in the evening my kid pressed on a game icon and some kind of car game downloaded =adding over 70MB to my data transfer right away!! (and my monthly budget is 200MB)
It took a couple of seconds - he actually just pressed on the icon and then pressed home when he saw a car because he decided he doesn't want to play it. But it downloaded anyway! I am so mad!
I think it is unethical and very sneaky of AT&T to place all those unnecessary apps on the phone - especially if they turn out to be so costly.
So the only way to delete all those stupid apps is to root the phone? I am not a programmer and I am so afraid that I am going to mess it up
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Yes, I noticed that I can remove what I have installed. However, I wanted to get rid of pre-installed apps and their icons. I have not found a way to remove those.
Yes root and Rom toolbox app will help you with that.
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Yes, I noticed that I can remove what I have installed. However, I wanted to get rid of pre-installed apps and their icons. I have not found a way to remove those.
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And if you call Att and tell them that it wasn't authorized they'll credit your account
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Your wifi is turned on but you aren't connected to your Hoke network...go to settings>wireless and networks>wifi settings>then pick whichever network is yours and put in a password if it requires one
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nthknd ,
I was hoping for that, but when I called AT&T, they didn't want to credit my account, just the opposite, they made me up my data plan to 2G. They said in the beginning people tend to use data more as they explore the new phone - in a few months, once I figure out my monthly usage, I can change my plan and go back to 200MB or whatever.
They also tried to fix my issues with internet (when only WiFi was showing -no 4G- the phone would not connect to internet). So they fixed it and now I have internet access when only WiFi is showing on the top bar.
On the other hand, now 4G completely disappeared! I haven't seen it all day..
Either AT&T is having technical difficulties or I got disconnected from 4G!
Sorry my advise didn't work but they should credit you since your phone malfunction,guess it depends on who you get guess it's a crap shoot.
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appdroid said:
Well sometimes for me it shows both icons in status bar. All i do is turn off wifi and turn back and the 4G LTE icon disappears.
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They can't make you!
justcalled said:
nthknd ,
I was hoping for that, but when I called AT&T, they didn't want to credit my account, just the opposite, they made me up my data plan to 2G. They said in the beginning people tend to use data more as they explore the new phone - in a few months, once I figure out my monthly usage, I can change my plan and go back to 200MB or whatever.
They also tried to fix my issues with internet (when only WiFi was showing -no 4G- the phone would not connect to internet). So they fixed it and now I have internet access when only WiFi is showing on the top bar.
On the other hand, now 4G completely disappeared! I haven't seen it all day..
Either AT&T is having technical difficulties or I got disconnected from 4G!
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They can't make you upgrade your data. The guy you talked to is just trying to rip you off so he gets commission for upgrading you to a "better" data plan. It's your account and you can pick what you want for it. If you want 200 MB then call and switch it back and say the last rep said you had to and made you do it.
Hi all,
Complete noob to smarphones here
I've got a t-mobile ace2, only had it 2 months. I used to get a wireless notification in the top left (where downloaded apps, new message icons appear) with a ? overlaid to say new wireless was in range. :good:
However a number of updates have applied to the system itself and various apps.
Now i get a full screen display of registered and available wireless networks over the top of whatever i'm doing... typing a text, using navigation, torque, or interweb browser etc. :crying:
I've tried disabling wireless notifications, and all sorts, the only was I seem to be able to stop this is to turn off wireless. does anyone have any ideas what might be causing it and how to get rid? :fingers-crossed:
Ta.