I've done my searching throughout this forum and can't seem to find the answer I'm looking for. I'm familiar to a minor degree in coding but not that adept to the Android yet. The phone has been rooted.I was wondering what file if any I can delete or move in the phone that will prevent the phone from accessing data through the network. My kid has the phone and seems to forget to shut the data off and I'm getting charged like crazy for the surfing she thinks is through Wi-Fi.
Thanks In Advance, apologies if this has been answered already!
You suggest looking into Onavo or 3G Watchdog.
post-mortem said:
You suggest looking into Onavo or 3G Watchdog.
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Thank-you for your reply. What I'm looking for is a way to disable the ability of the phone to cennect to the internet through the network. My kid uses the phone and is running up my data bill. I can easily tell where it's at through the providers web site. I just want it shut off completely so I it just can't connect anymore.
TIA
So you basically want it permanently disabled? You might be able to do that my changing the APN settings, but the easiest way would probably be to call the carrier and tell them to disable all mobile data on the account.
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So you basically want it permanently disabled? You might be able to do that my changing the APN settings, but the easiest way would probably be to call the carrier and tell them to disable all mobile data on the account.
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Actually, that was the first thing I tried, their suggestion as expected was to buy a data add-on. Wasn't very helpful. I'll take a look at the APN settings as you suggest and go from there.
Thank-you for your help!!
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Hello,
I would like to know if anyone knows how to disable the internet access on the Touch Pro for i do not have a Data Plan for my phone yet, and i do not want to be billed for unnecessary data being used unkowingly.
Thanks in advance
i really haven't seen such a tool, but the safest way that i could think of is to change ur network setting to fake ones like random numbers and address, so in case of some app connecting on its own u wont be charged!!
ditto that. just remove the settings for media net.
thanks i shall try it out =]
I changed my "connections>advanced" settings to point to "My Work Network" rather than "Medianet" and disabled data in the wireless manager. I can still connect to my wireless network and use the internet but if I'm not on that it just times out. I'm checking my online billing every day since doing that as I'm still not 100% trusting of it but it seems good so far.
Just install this freeware app http://www.modaco.com/content/pocket-pc-software/246171/new-free-utility/
Works great.
I have an AT&T Fuze. I dont have Data Plan with it and I really do not want to accidentally use it. I have disabled the settings of the Media Net but sometimes I still think if I missed disabling some settings. I just want to use my Wifi for all my browsing and apps. AT&T mentioned to me that they can put a hold on this line that I cannot use Data Plan. Has anyone tried that?
I am sorry if this is not the right place to put this.
Thanks for looking
You can have ATT block data, but you will not be able to use MMS either. If that does not bother you, then that is definitely the way to go.
Or you could search for a cab called NOGPRS and that will solve your problems.
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Or you could search for a cab called NOGPRS and that will solve your problems.
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thanks
I searched for it and found the NoDATA cab. In the settings it says GPRS and MEDIA NET disabled.
Hopefully it is right
thanks
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?
TY
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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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.
I'm sorry if this has been asked already.
I'm very interested in getting a Samsung Vibrant. I wasn't a big fan of Android at first, but it's really growing on me. However, I have absolutely no interest in getting a data plan -- Everywhere I frequent has open wi-fi. If I got the phone, I know no carrier would let me leave the store without a data plan, so I'd just get one on eBay.
Is it possible to completely disable data, contact/email syncing, cloud connection, etc. and still use the full capabilities of an Android phone through wi-fi without screwing anything up? I've heard that if you don't have a data connection it's possible that your contacts will delete themselves when the phone tries to sync -- Is this true? Is there anything I should know about using Android without data, or are there any apps I should get to help with the whole process?
I have no data plan at all, G1 on T-Mobile. Vibrant shouldn't give you any problems, but if you're worried about contacts deleting (which has never happened to me), you can turn sync on and off, so just toggle it when you connect to wi-fi. Glad to see more interest in Android, hope you can make some contributions to the community.
Thanks for the info -- I didn't know you could actually toggle the syncing!
I hope I get more into Android, too. I'm a huge Windows Mobile person right now, but after looking at the Vibrant, I think I've been converted.
I also hope I can help in the community a bit, too -- I've been coming here for a long time, and I think you guys are amazing at what you do.
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I have no data plan at all, G1 on T-Mobile. Vibrant shouldn't give you any problems, but if you're worried about contacts deleting (which has never happened to me), you can turn sync on and off, so just toggle it when you connect to wi-fi. Glad to see more interest in Android, hope you can make some contributions to the community.
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I'm sorry, I've got one more thing to ask: So can you disable ALL data, except for the phone data (calls, texts, etc.)? I can actually still get apps and do pretty much everything data allows all through wi-fi without any issues?
You can do syncing/cloud connection over WiFi too.
Thee other say my wife forgot to pay her bill.they shut her phone off.. Connected phone to wifi in the house and was able to use google talk email market... No text or calls though
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well i had a first gen my touch 3g, i unlocked it and put it on att. what i endened up doing was i set up a different apn and since the settings were wrong i couldnt get on the internet. i could be wrong, but i think thats what kept me from getting on the net with it. and then i realized i had a data plan on my contract so i put the correct info for the apn and got data.
U can delete all your APN Info so that your phone will not be able to connect via 3G or Edge only with WIFI ;-)
Have fun with this great os!
There is literally an option in the network settings to disable the "mobile network". This disables internet/3g data traffic but does not affect call/text (that is not considered "data").
Also, Android actually disables the mobile network connection when Wifi is active (at least on CDMA devices)
Awesome, this is exactly what I was looking for. I have no idea why I was told it wasn't worth using Android without data - This all sounds like just what I had planned to do. Thanks, everyone! :-D
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Also, Android actually disables the mobile network connection when Wifi is active (at least on CDMA devices)
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Relying on that alone won't work as soon as you get in the car with the phone...when it loses the wifi connection, it looks for a cell data connection again. You are right though, so long as it has a wifi connection, it doesn't look for 3G data at all.
People say it's no use having Android without data because there's literally TONS of awesome stuff you can do with data (Google Maps walking turn-by-turn, for example. And Zombie, Run!, which is the best game ever made). But if you're like me and are cheap/broke, or you just don't see yourself using data much, you'll be golden. But I think as you get into Android more and discover what you *could* be doing, you'll want to add data. I intend to put data on when I upgrade
i dn't have a data plan and when i attempt to use a data connection w/o wifi i get an msg from my provider (asking if i really want to and telling me how much it will cost). If your provider allows you access to their data network without you agreeing and then charges you that's pretty bull**** and i would definitely switch providers.
hello, everyone!
my bad if this post is misplaced but couldn't really find a good answer to my specific problem.
basically, i lost my sgs3 today. it had no security apps like android lost, lookout etc. installed and neither wifi nor mobile data were on. have installed from my desktop android lost, but since the phone has no internet connection i don't see how this app can ever be pushed onto the phone.
so basically, my question is if there is anything to be done here? perhaps any code or instruction sent by sms that would trigger the mobile data on!!! i don't suppose so!
anyway, whatever you might think of, i'd appreciate any help!
i'll call the gsm provider at some point to deactivate the sim, unless i can find a way first to locate the phone using their network signal.
many thanks!