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I'm curious if there's an app that'll track\report data usage, and break it down between wifi and gprs\cellular data. I'm using my Inspire 4G on a network that doesn't provide me usage reporting, so I'm curious if "there's an app for that" hehe
Thanks!
PS - I'm rooted so if it's a root-needing app that's fine too.
This works great for me
http://android.roysolberg.com/datacounter/
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Search the market for "PhoneUsage"
I'll try both and compare, thank you!
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I'll try both and compare, thank you!
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Not an app, but if you want to know where your at for your data usage dial, *3282# and you will be sent a message with how much you have used.
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Not an app, but if you want to know where your at for your data usage dial, *3282# and you will be sent a message with how much you have used.
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If I was on ATT I would do that or just login to my online account... I have an unmetered data provider, who doesn't report back usage, so I just want a way to know for my own curiosity.
Thanks
Data counter widget by Roy Solberg is pretty cool.
keeps up with daily, weekly, and monthly data usage for wifi vs cellular.
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Data counter widget by Roy Solberg is pretty cool.
keeps up with daily, weekly, and monthly data usage for wifi vs cellular.
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Yeah I just got it... works great thanks!
Via XDA for Inspire "4G"
3g watchdog works great too
I've been using DroidStats for a couple days now. Seems to work well but I may try some others to compare.
I have the APk from my old Samsung galaxy tab. Its a widget that shows your live data usage. I'm not sure about the legality of posting the apk here if anyone wants it shoot me a pm. Seems to work well on any system I've tried it on.
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Killster
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The free "Traffic Monitor" widget from the market isn't bad. It shows wi-fi vs OTA traffic with upstream, downstream, and total data used. It also breaks the data down by individual apps and does have a built-in speedtest.
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There is a monitor application that comes on the MIUI rom that does this. You could probably pull the apk from the rom if you don't want to use MIUI. Or it could be a market app for all I know.
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Data counter widget.
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 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
/use it with Firefox...
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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?
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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?
My Verizon wireless plan does not allow unlimited data since I recently upgraded my phone. The unlimited data plan was discontinued after they came up with their new family share all plan. I am an internet junky and love to read about different topics and at times watch videos, and I recently switched from the AOKP ROM and they had a 3G toggle, and, as most of you know, 3G does not kill your data as much 4G. Paranoid Android does not have this toggle and I was wondering if I was the only one who thought that was kind of upsetting. The ROM is pretty amazing though. It has yo be the best one I've had on my phone yet. But am I the only one who was wondering this?
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My Verizon wireless plan does not allow unlimited data since I recently upgraded my phone. The unlimited data plan was discontinued after they came up with their new family share all plan. I am an internet junky and love to read about different topics and at times watch videos, and I recently switched from the AOKP ROM and they had a 3G toggle, and, as most of you know, 3G does not kill your data as much 4G. Paranoid Android does not have this toggle and I was wondering if I was the only one who thought that was kind of upsetting. The ROM is pretty amazing though. It has yo be the best one I've had on my phone yet. But am I the only one who was wondering this?
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Not to be rude, but why dont you just change the setting to cdma only?
I haven't used PA for a while... you could always download phone info from the market and manually change it there
Here's the market link
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=myc.phone.PhoneInfo
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Settings-->mobile network-->system select-->CDMA (aka 3g)
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Settings-->mobile network-->system select-->CDMA (aka 3g)
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Thanks for the info!:good:
System select isn't available. Phone info app amazing. Small app big usefulness.
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As far as I've read 4G doesn't use more data than 3G, it just uses it faster because pages and whatnot load faster.
I mean... loading yahoo.com uses the same amount of data whether you're on 3G, 4G or wifi.
Right...?
My data usage per month is the exact same with my Galaxy as it was with my 3G phones. And I haven't changed the way I use my phone.
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As far as I've read 4G doesn't use more data than 3G, it just uses it faster because pages and whatnot load faster.
I mean... loading yahoo.com uses the same amount of data whether you're on 3G, 4G or wifi.
Right...?
My data usage per month is the exact same with my Galaxy as it was with my 3G phones. And I haven't changed the way I use my phone.
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I love PA but with .52 my data is dropping like crazy :sad:
All 4G does is allow data to transfer faster. Website "A" does not use more data simply because it is being transferred over 4G as opposed to 3G. A 250kb file will be the same across both, you'll just get it much faster on 4G.
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Hello xda forums,
When I try to connect to google play it says "connection timed out". I think the cause of this is my slow internet connection. I bought 1 GB unlimited internet service from my provider and after I used the 1 gb with speed they cut my internet speed to 96 kbps (as I agreed to that). I was able connect just fine before I used the 1 gb. Anyways I think thats the reason. I tried to remove updates on both hoohle play app and service, still, none helped. I wont be able to connect to a strong wifi until sunday and it is really bad that I cant download any apps or in app purchases. Is there any way I can pass this? Is there any way for me to connect to google play with this connection? I can use the internet (obviously -.-) just fine, its just a little slow. Any ideas?
Thanks..
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Anyone??
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ancysid Rhesus
I've had the same issue on slow internet connections. I'm not sure you can do anything to make the connection faster than it is. Do you have a data plan, or is there a coffee shop with free internet somewhere near by? Those could be possible short term solutions.
Disable background data and ads.
Internet connection speed may increase. Use Firewalls.
If I were in the city I would solve it by going to a place with internet or my home internet but I'm in a country-side place so no internet cafe's or shops with internet is present.
And yes ia have a data plan, but my data plans speed is slow giving me 96 kbps speed (around 12 kilobytes/second) but I'm free to use it unlimited without any extra charges and background apps wont help it..
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Then bare with that... no way out...
I have same issue, im from philippines and im using 3g, my connection is fast because i can watch movies from the internet without buffering, but these past 5 days when im connecting to google play, i cant even go to home, its always connection time out,
Whats the problem with google play?
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I fixed it, found out that it was "freedom" somehow blocking google play.. Disabled and re-enabled, works like a charm....
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I fixed it, found out that it was "freedom" somehow blocking google play.. Disabled and re-enabled, works like a charm....
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Glad you got it working, I was gonna say, at 96kb/s it should still work fine.
I have a similar plan that after 600MB it goes from max speed down to 128kb/s and it still works fine albeit slower.