I have an Omnia 7 on US AT&T and my data connection is really slow, I suspect because it's constantly switching from 3G to 3G+. I had a Focus before that only had 3G connections and I didn't notice the slow data issues.
Is there anything I can do?
You download this xap (it work only if you have unlock your phone with Chevron)
In the screen you scroll in the way down e click on "Enable 3G Toggle".
Then restart your phone. After the restart you go to Settings-->Data network. Scroll down and you discover a new tab : 3G Connection . Shout down this and your connection should work correctly.
Thanks, but will that disable all 3G or just 3G+?
It doesn't seem to do anything, I toggle the Enable 3G and the 3G icon stays on.
I think that it will disable only 3G but i'm not sure :/
You try this and then you let us know
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In the Comm Manager, I try to switch Data Connection (HSDPA for me on Orange UK) off, but it keeps coming on.
I don't want it on!
Is there a better way to keep it switched off until I request it to be re-enabled?
Should only come on when an app requests data access. Have you got something running in the background? Quickgps perhaps?
i can't turn mine off via the Comm Manager unless i put the phone in GSM only. fyi, the HD 3G bands don't work in the US.
Windows Live Messenger is running in the background but that should be sorted by the WiFi which is on.
I go into the Proxy Settings for Orange Internet and untick the box that says that "this connects to the internet". But then it automatically ticks itself again and connects!
Perhaps it's an Orange problem?
Don't think so - I'm on Orange too and it doesn't happen. Anyway, it's the phone's choice to connect to HSDPA, it has to actively make the connection.
My best guess is your phone is losing connection with your wifi for short periods, and thus resorting to the backup hsdpa.
I think I've found a solution:
http://www.1800pocketpc.com/2008/11...nternet-hspda-gprs-3g-edge-off.html#more-1863
Download here:
http://www.modaco.com/content/pocket-pc-software/246171/new-free-utility-nodata/
EDIT or here:
http://www.4shared.com/file/34306709/f45622d6/NoData.html?start=
Aren't you confusing 2 icons ?
The big plain H only means that SSDPA is available on the network. This doesn't mean you arer *using* HSDPA at this time.
The icon to look at is the one just on the right of the big H. When you are using HSDPA, it shows a little H with 2 arrows below. If it shows an antenna with the signal level bar below, you are not using HSDPA, but only GSM.
At least it's the way it works on mine. As soon as I need data transmission (like for weather forecast), it uses HSDPA since it is available. Otherwise, it uses GSM. Therefore,
mine turns itself on when i recieve a mms....could you be recieving one?
Close all applications using it!
Sometimes I forget to close Opera after using it, and it happens to me too!
This is not about HOW TO DISABLE the data connection: I know there are plenty of ways and apps to do that, even automatically.
As regards me I have two manual options to do that on my phone:
1. In the Comm manager, under Wireless Controls, I have 3G on/off option, which I can use to switch between 3G and 2G network
2. ModaCo NoData, which I can use to ENABLE/DISABLE my "H3G Internet" data connection
My questions are:
a] do I have to use both?
b] if either one is enough, which one is the best (or: what is the difference between the two)?
Thanks
I believe if you are on the 2G network, you can still connect to the internet via GPRS?
thegios said:
1. In the Comm manager, under Wireless Controls, I have 3G on/off option, which I can use to switch between 3G and 2G network
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This does what it says, switches your phone from 3G/2G networks to 2G only. But in both cases your phone can place a data connection, only it will be slower when on 2G (GPRS/EDGE).
To disable the connection, you need to use nodata. The other option does nothing in this regard.
So in the end your question still actually was about how to disable
Fine understood
New question then: considering that I have automatic wetaher/location/facebook.pushmail active, if I disable data connection at night and in the office, would this save battery life?
Most likely a little,yes. But data connection barely uses anything when idle, so you save the little amount of traffic that takes place from the updates. And the phone will still wake up at the update intervals to try and connect, which drains pretty much the same as the connection itself.
my 3g isn't connecting at all now.. not showing the 3g sign in the notification, and not able to connect to anything.. I downloaded this app called "Toggle Data Widget" after a bit i figure i didn't have much use for it, i unistalled it... now im stuck with this situation... anybody help?
Have you checked your network settings? in wireless is it set to gsm only? need to set it to gsm and wcdma preferred. Also check you have an entry under apn settings.
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yea i have it set to gsm and wcdma preferred, but i just noticed that it took off my username and password under my apn settings, anybody with rogers wanna share their settings for me
nvm figured it out... just hit the default settings and it works now
I have somewhat the same problem. I installed Juicedefender today, and found out that after disabling 3G, getting the 3G connection back is problematic. I tried and deinstalled all apps which had APN control. Now I'm left with a 3G connection which is very hard to find, even planemode and reboots don't work initially. After going trough the MMS and mobile network (don't know if it's the correct translation, I have a Dutch version) settings, I sometimes randomly get a 3G connection, and then it stays on as long as I don;t disconnect it. and the 3G speed also seems allright its just when I manually disable it, getting it back is a huge pain.
Any idea how I can fix this, or at least measure the 3G reception ?
I'm having a very strange problem with mobile Internet. As soon as I launch an application which uses GPS the 3G becomes disabled (without any notification in HTC widget or Settings menu, only 3G icon in notification area disappears).
I cannot get 3G connection back unless I reset the phone.
I run Villain12.0 and 63.18.55.06PU_6.35.15.11 radio. Should I upgrade the radio to something else. What can you recommend for Villain12.0?
Thanks.
same problem here with HTC Dream G1 (ROM: froyobylazlo)
Can anyone help on the fact that enabling GPS disables 3G connection? Thanks
Edit: I found the solution here: http://androidforums.com/htc-desire/110012-gps-usage-makes-3g-connection-stop.html
just removed unused APN
Hello.
I am new user of Samsung Galaxy Spica in Poland. In our country in Play network, we have very big problems with HSPDA connection. HSPDA is not fully supported by network operator however this phone is still trying to connect in this mode causing interuption in internet connection. Is there any way to disable HSPDA and stay in 3G mode? With this problems we can't even download programs from market because of connection interruption. This is very frustrating.
Thanks for any help
ps.: sorry for my english, I am still learning
What version of android your spica has?
If 2.1 (Eclair), go to settings> wireless&networks> mobile networks> enable use only 2G networks.. That should allow only 2G connections.. Have your wifi network connected and download all u want from market..
Android v2.1 rooted Samdroid
But 2g is way much slower comparing to 3g... and i need 3g speed to my work. I am tethering net to my notebook while working.
Is there no way to just block HSPDA and leave 3g?
I had the same problem and I found that only on JCE (or JCF) firmwares 3G works OK. (seamlessly switches between 3G and HSDPA). I don't know why in all next firmwares there is a problem with using 3G in ours network ("Play"). This problem doesn't occur in other polish networks. Only in "Play" and on almost all firmwares, excluding JCE/JCF.
Does anyone know which files should I copy from JCE firmware to the newest version of firmware (eg. JH1), to have the latest fw. and 3G working correctly (like in JCE)?
alejka21 You are using APNdroid right ? if yes then change it to "SMODA"
in service menu i find option disable HSDPA.
*#*#197328640#*#* -> [9] Common -> [7] Factory test -> [5] HSDPA Status Check