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Disabling Mobile Data Connection

For users who are unsure on how to disable your mobile data connection, here's a method for you!
Simple go to Settings > Wireless & networks > Mobile networks and un-check Data enabled.
Taken from http://droidbar.net/2010/12/how-to-disable-your-mobile-data-connection/

or you can go to (on 2.2 at least) Settings -> Wireless & Networks and simply uncheck the Mobile Network option.....
the built in power control widget can also toggle this for you as well.

[Q] WiFi on when charging

I have managed to enable the very nifty feature to activate WiFi when the charger is connected on my HTC Hero (running Android 2.2) -- the problem is I can not remember where I enabled it or how I disable it again.
Any clues?
Thanks in advance,
Chris

Is it stock or custom rom your running?

Settings > Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi settings > press menu > Advanced > Wi-Fi sleep policy

I am not talking about the WiFi sleep policy. Let me elaborate;
1. WiFi is turned off.
2. I connect the charger to the phone.
3. WiFi automatically enables.
It is a custom rom, but I believe this setting was changed with another application, possibly a task killer. I could be wrong tho; I remember it being in a menu where you could change various power management and performance settings. I just can't find it again.

can i use internet through data and wifi instead

hey
is there anyway to use wifi and data at the same time while browsing internet (not just for downloading) to get faster internet
i turned on (keep mobile data turned on) from developer options but that doesnot work because it uses just one network

Dont think this is possible.

Settings > More Connection Settings > Download Booster > On

Does S7 International version have WI-FI Sharing capability?

It's not typical tether/hotspot feature. It's wi-fi in and wi-fi out. It's available on US models. Just wondering if it's available on the international models as well, especially the G930fd dual sim version... TIA!
"Wi-Fi Sharing
Your Wi-Fi network may be shared with other devices.
Be aware that your device may switch between your
saved Wi-Fi networks without notice.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Connections > Mobile hotspot and tethering >
Mobile hotspot.
3. Tap *More options > Wi-Fi sharing for the
following options:
• Turn on Wi-Fi sharing
• Turn off Wi-Fi sharing "

TopGun2000 said:
It's not typical tether/hotspot feature. It's wi-fi in and wi-fi out. It's available on US models. Just wondering if it's available on the international models as well, especially the G930fd dual sim version... TIA!
"Wi-Fi Sharing
Your Wi-Fi network may be shared with other devices.
Be aware that your device may switch between your
saved Wi-Fi networks without notice.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Connections > Mobile hotspot and tethering >
Mobile hotspot.
3. Tap *More options > Wi-Fi sharing for the
following options:
• Turn on Wi-Fi sharing
• Turn off Wi-Fi sharing "
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G930F here, yes it does have WiFi Sharing

*Detection* said:
G930F here, yes it does have WiFi Sharing
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That's great news. Thank you so much!
Will buy a g930fd for international travel then.

*Detection* said:
G930F here, yes it does have WiFi Sharing
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Another quick one. Is S7 g930f able to support 5Ghz Wi-Fi when Wi-Fi sharing is enabled? Typically, since hotspot will be using 2.4Ghz band, worried it may not be able to connect to a 5Ghz access point at the same time...

Xperia XZ2 Premium - auto-connect and switch to best Wifi

Hi,
I have an Xperia XZ2 Premium running Sony's latest firmware (Android 9, 52.0.A.3.126, not rooted). At home I have 2.4 and 5Ghz networks from my main router, both repeated by a second router (four different SSIDs). I want the phone to automatically connect to my Wifi when returning home and, while moving in the house, to automatically connect to the strongest signal (5Ghz preferred over 2.4Ghz would be nice but not absolutely required).
Networks & internet > Wi-Fi > Wi-Fi preferences > Advanced > Turn on Wi-Fi automatically is active
In Networks & internet > Wi-Fi > Wi-Fi preferences > Advanced > Auto-connect I have enabled all four networks (2.4 and 5Ghz for router and repeater).
This setup automatically connects to my network when returning home but never changes to the best network while moving around the house. I have tried various apps such as Wifi Manager, Wifi Switcher, SWifi, SmartSwitch Pro and SmartWiFiSelector. They do connect to the best signal but shortly after such a change the phone goes back to that network it connected to in the first place when returning home. This fight between Wifi apps and the OS goes on forever.
In order to solve that problem I have to remove all networks from Networks & internet > Wi-Fi > Wi-Fi preferences > Advanced > Auto-connect. But in that case I have to manually connect to my Wifi when returning home
How do I get both: auto-connect when returning home and auto-switch to strongest signal?
Regards,
Torsten

sumerland said:
Hi,
I have an Xperia XZ2 Premium running Sony's latest firmware (Android 9, 52.0.A.3.126, not rooted). At home I have 2.4 and 5Ghz networks from my main router, both repeated by a second router (four different SSIDs). I want the phone to automatically connect to my Wifi when returning home and, while moving in the house, to automatically connect to the strongest signal (5Ghz preferred over 2.4Ghz would be nice but not absolutely required).
Networks & internet > Wi-Fi > Wi-Fi preferences > Advanced > Turn on Wi-Fi automatically is active
In Networks & internet > Wi-Fi > Wi-Fi preferences > Advanced > Auto-connect I have enabled all four networks (2.4 and 5Ghz for router and repeater).
This setup automatically connects to my network when returning home but never changes to the best network while moving around the house. I have tried various apps such as Wifi Manager, Wifi Switcher, SWifi, SmartSwitch Pro and SmartWiFiSelector. They do connect to the best signal but shortly after such a change the phone goes back to that network it connected to in the first place when returning home. This fight between Wifi apps and the OS goes on forever.
In order to solve that problem I have to remove all networks from Networks & internet > Wi-Fi > Wi-Fi preferences > Advanced > Auto-connect. But in that case I have to manually connect to my Wifi when returning home
How do I get both: auto-connect when returning home and auto-switch to strongest signal?
Regards,
Torsten
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If it's possible to do this, you will certainly need to root the device.
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Oh, that's disappointing to hear. Would it help to use a common SSID for router and repeater? Probably something I should find out by myself...

OK, obviously I was living in the previous century. Moved everything into a single SSID and now the phone seamlessly switches between the available sources and frequencies - w/o any helper tools.