Does anyone know of an app out there that forces certain apps to only use the Data connection, even when on Wifi? I have a few apps that my company blocks but would like to keep updated through out the day. So if I am on a Data connection for that app, I can work around the Wifi block issue.
Thank you in advance
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Looking for just the opposite. I want to restrict certain apps to data only, and not use wifi.
Dude, this is a BA app. I like it.
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See this. Moved to Q&A.
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does anybody know of an app or function which allows me to selectively enable or disable 3g data access for certain apps?
I would need to have e-mail and calendar sync operating in push mode (i.e. all times on/connectable), but would like to suppress data connections for some other apps when there is no wifi connection.
i don't have (don't get) an unlimited data plan and android/some apps seem quite talky =). And I only have 100-250megs/month available.
I know there is an iptables firewall available for certain ROMS but it has not (yet?) been ported to Samsung Galaxy. Furthermore my guess is, a firewall would generally disable access, not only on 3g connections.
ty in advance
im in the exact same position you are with the same phone haha.
i would also love to know whether it's possible because i have a feeling the weather widget im using is trying to get information when i dont want it to.
My guess is, that the weather widget is just one of many =)
Hope there will be some positive reply on this
UltimateJuice, the pay version of the free JuiceDefender has a feature that can enable/disable data per app that is currently running. On top of that, it has a plethora of data on/off options that should be looked into regardless
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c00ller said:
UltimateJuice, the pay version of the free JuiceDefender has a feature that can enable/disable data per app that is currently running. On top of that, it has a plethora of data on/off options that should be looked into regardless
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that sounds not bad already. do you know if it is possible to set some access-blocking based on connection type?
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I don't have the pay version myself, but I don't think it has rules for connection type. What exactly do you mean by connection type?
c00ller said:
I don't have the pay version myself, but I don't think it has rules for connection type. What exactly do you mean by connection type?
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being on WIFI vs. GSM Data.
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being on WIFI vs. GSM Data.
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It does the have controls for automatic turning on WiFi based on certain conditions, but it doesn't look like it gets to the point of being app-specific.
I think it's easier if you consult the official website, lol http://www.latedroid.com/2010/01/juicedefender.html
Any other ideas? Cus that seems to be a taff one
Am I thinking in the wrong direction?
APNDroid is not a solution since it essentialy kills of all traffic over GSM and e-mail + calender sync is a must have for me...
Check out DroidWall in the market. It seems to work for me. I enable all apps to be able to use wifi and disabled most apps via 3G
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Check out DroidWall in the market. It seems to work for me. I enable all apps to be able to use wifi and disabled most apps via 3G
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Droidwall only runs in some ROM´s, in those which includes certain modules in kernel compilation.
It´s not working on my HTC Desire custom ROM, so i bought JuiceDefender weeks ago and happy at the moment with its works.
So i thought if i am on Wifi, i am not charged for any data spent on android market but surprisingly, all the download i made on android markets were charged on data plan.
Is there someway to prevent this? Should i use fake apn to not use the data?
check your settings - make sure you're actually connected to a wifi network. if its password secured, it may not connect properly but still display as connected, while using cellular data. i speak from experience.
What I would like to know is why the market requires background data enabled?
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What I would like to know is why the market requires background data enabled?
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Because downloads take place in the background allowing multitasking
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Yes, it is definitely connected to the WiFi and all the data setting is disabled and only background data is enabled.
When i enable the background data, the wifi signal turns to green color for some reason. I am guessing that enabling background data is charging me the data. Is there any way to bypass it? Would fake apn help?
Hi,
I've recently discovered that very large amounts of data are being transferred from my Nexus S which is pushing me over my data limit of 750mb. I downloaded 3G watchdog and monitored traffic for a while and noticed that every hour or so data use goes wild running into the tens of mb over a very short period of time.
I'm currently running MIUI-109020 and have a fairly standard range of apps installed. I've tried killing all of the apps that might possibly transfer data but this makes no difference. So, at the moment I've turned off mobile data before it bankrupts me but obviously I'd like to have it back on again.
Anyone, anywhere have any thoughts or pointers as to what might be going on or how I could solve it?
BTW I'm in the UK on Vodaphone's network.
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David McNorton
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Hi,
I've recently discovered that very large amounts of data are being transferred from my Nexus S which is pushing me over my data limit of 750mb. I downloaded 3G watchdog and monitored traffic for a while and noticed that every hour or so data use goes wild running into the tens of mb over a very short period of time.
I'm currently running MIUI-109020 and have a fairly standard range of apps installed. I've tried killing all of the apps that might possibly transfer data but this makes no difference. So, at the moment I've turned off mobile data before it bankrupts me but obviously I'd like to have it back on again.
Anyone, anywhere have any thoughts or pointers as to what might be going on or how I could solve it?
BTW I'm in the UK on Vodaphone's network.
Cheers
David McNorton
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That much data? Email, gmail, facebook sync.
Install Droidwall and prevent some apps from the network.
I would also like to see what exactly Android is doing all the time...
MIUI has a built in Monitor app. Use that to see which app is using up your data.
You may also want to opt-out of MIUI stats. I'm not sure of how much data it sends, but it will cut down on some of your data usage.
Droidwall is a great suggestion as well. Prevent some apps from connecting on 3G but allow them on wifi. If you want some apps to connect on 3G, check your sync settings.
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Thanks for your replies. I've now installed droidwall and that looks like it could help. I've also purchased the pro version of 3G Watchdog (hadn't realised MIUI had a monitor app) and that's showing me what how much data my apps are using.
I phoned Vodaphone and they increased my data plan to 1GB which gives me a little leeway while I try to work this out. So I'll test it again tomorrow and see if I can work out what's going on.
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David McNorton
Is your Gallery app syncing pictures to Picassa? It's the only thing i can think of that would explain that much data in a short period of time.
Problem solved. Google+ was the culprit. By default the app had Instant Upload of all photo's and video's set to on. That has cost me about £50 since installing the app in late September when it first came out. Thank's Google
Thanks for all your tips. At least now I have a better handle on data monitoring and firewall protection.
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David McNorton
Wow, never thought Google Plus would use that much, even though it syncs a ton. Good think I have unlimited, may want to look into it yourself.
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I have the 200mb/month plan, and for the last few yeras, that has been fine... Starting with iphone 3gs and then captivate and skyrocket (when on GB) - never really used much more than 100 mb/ month - since I'm at my office or home most of the time and on wifi. Lately with ICS on the phone, the data has been going wild and I'm pushing the limit every month for the last 2 months. I read about 3g watchdog and onavo and droidwall - but don't know much about using them. I was hoping to find an app that would come up while using mobile data and asking explicitly if I want to allow that app to go through the firewall or not. Droidwall can be configured to allow traffic - but I'm not sure what traffic to allow through or not. For instance, this month my top data useage so far is 'Google Services' @ 15mb and the next down is Maps @ 2.23 and then Pandora @ 1.59mb.
I would like to be able to enjoy using most of the phone features on the run but block stuff that happens in the background, like Google syncing bookmarks etc that could wait till wifi is available - or blocking pandora from network if wifi drops off accidently.
Playing around with the droidwall I cut off other apps that need some data use so was looking for something that would pop-up and ask me 'do you want to allow this app to utilize network data' or something to that effect. Any suggestions that I should look at?
Droidwall is the closest thing. If u are looking for an app that behaves like superuser except for data, there is no such thing. My suggestion is to leave everything for 3g in droidwal unchecked except the stuff u need. All the other stuff that requires data that u use occasionally, set to wifi.
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Sounds good - does 'disable background data' in the system cp do much better than droidwall?
That turns off pretty much ALL data, u have to leave that enabled
I can use 200 mb in a day... :/
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Okay, I am on ICS Leak#1 on AT&T Atrix2.
I was playing around with Smart Actions app and like to get few clarifications for my understanding.
1) Background Data Restriction --> What this really does? I searched around google and read no.of forums and bit confused because of more variant answers. I Just like to understand as what it does on our phone. From what I read, it seems when we disabled the Background Data, we can't access the internet via any app, how ever thats not the case from what I seen. Even though I switched off Mobile Data and disabled Background data still I am able to access the Play store as long as I have WiFi enabled. So I am just trying to understand what happens/restricted when we disable background data.
2) When we disable Background Data there is Notification gives warning about its disabled, is there a way to remove this. I assume no is the answer, still want to see as is there a option.
appreciate the answers. Thank you.
What restricting background data really does is that it stops syncs or automatic update checkups which run in background or any other app which consumes data while running in the background henceforth known as background data.however since you initialize play store and hence is not automatically initialized it doesn't count in background data and hence is not restricted.
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What restricting background data really does is that it stops syncs or automatic update checkups which run in background or any other app which consumes data while running in the background henceforth known as background data.however since you initialize play store and hence is not automatically initialized it doesn't count in background data and hence is not restricted.
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Okay, Thanks for answer. It could be true on "background data" but It doesn't look like it stopping sync at all. Just for Testing purpose, using Smart actions I turned off mobile data and disabled the background data. This doesn't turned off "Auto Sync" even though I see the triangle notification warning about background data restricted.
When I got new mails, or when I try to push the app from web play store it works seamlessly. I am guessing its because of Auto Sync is on and I am connected to Wifi. In this case I am just trying to understand whats the purpose of disabling Background Data in smart actions?Looks like Background data doesn't do much when we have auto sync on. Unfortunately this app don't have option to turn off/on auto sync.
Well the data restricted is just the carrier data there's no restriction for data on wifi.well the way to restrict would simply be to turn the wifi off.
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Well the data restricted is just the carrier data there's no restriction for data on wifi.well the way to restrict would simply be to turn the wifi off.
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Makes Sense :cyclops: and thats what I did...So as long as we turn off Wifi and Mobile Data all is fine...I really didn't understand as why they have option for Background data hence the question...
I couldn't imagine legit scenario where we could disable Background data alone with out turning off Auto sync....so Adding that option in this app may make it much better app I guess...