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[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kingamateur:
I may be one of the few smart phone (HTC Rhodium / ATT Tilt 2) users who have requested to NOT have a data plan. I simply have no need for the service and have a basic call/text plan. I’ve decided to give Android a whirl with my AT&T Touch Pro2. I am having difficulty determining what services/apps/settings to disable to ensure no data usage is expended.

I have been using “Energy” ROMs for almost two years now and have been successful at ensuring no data usage is consumed. I few simple steps to turn off a handful of apps/services and I’m all set. Android, on the other hand, isn’t proving to be as easy….for me.

I have dug through the forums and searched around, but I’ve come up empty. I’ve found a few “nodata” programs, but they seem to all be outdated or for Windows Mobile. I don’t think my situation is very common, hence why I’m posting today.

I have successfully installed and used the latest Froyo build (FRX07.1, dated 01SEP11) found here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1171052

QUESTION:

How can I stop all data usage while using Android?

ie...

a. stop specific services/apps/programs

b. install a "no data" app

c. any other ideas?

Thanks in advance for any assistance.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] waveloom:
Best way is using the curvefish 3G/ON/OFF Widget, to quickly choose when to be online and when offline.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] theronkinator:
Can still use data without 3G though? It will just be slower.

What I do is make an internet profile with blank settings on my phone, set it as default then if it tries to connect it instantly fails.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ell3:
This is a good solution by-design, same I used on my old nokia phones :)

But if you are looking for an app to handle that, try Droidwall (market)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sinth:
"Settings -> Wireless & networks -> Mobile networks -> Data enabled"?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Italian_Custom_Style:
Or you can simply install from market "Apn Droid"
[Kyocera Zio M6000] itrustno1:
Anybody know how to reinstall the "what has been using the battery" in the about phone menu? Its blank and I think that's why my zio's battery meter is sooo inaccurate. Any help would be much appreciated.

Now I'm so broke i can't even pay attention!
[Kyocera Zio M6000] RYUBEASTMODE:
I think that in order to get the battery usage app you have to update to 2.2 tell me if this helped
[Kyocera Zio M6000] itrustno1:
It is running 2.2, and rooted, not rom-ed (hu, I said rom-ed). Here's what's happening, when my zio is fully charged it works......normally, when the battery shows half it'll shut off (not shut down) and reboot up till the red n white Kyocera then repeat over and over till......I don't know, I pulled the battery after 30min. SOMETIMES, it'll have the "battery usage" stats (settings, about phone, battery usage) then when it starts cycling off n on, it'll go away for a day or so. I fear the whole "factory restore" thing and starting all over. Please please help! Thanks

(Mattix724, save me please?)

Now I'm so broke i can't even pay attention!
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] kes00601:
Ordered this nice little pouch / stand for my NT, came in yesterday and I am liking it. I was hoping it would work for the Kindle Fire as well, but unfortunately the Fire is a little two thick around the edges to stand up veritically:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004WQOH0M/ref=oh_o00_s00_i00_details
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] xdahgary:
I don't like that kind of accessory. Rather get a case with built in stand or you can use a cheap business card holder thingy as a stand. :D
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] kes00601:
Ya, wasn't sure if I would like it, but I prefer holding the NT naked -- the tablet, not me. Just wanted a stand for my desk or on an airplane.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] True2TheGame:
are any of you considering instead of buying the unlocked version for 750ish dollars instead just cancelling your current contract and moving to verizon for the supposed 200 dollar contract price?

I'm thinking the Pros so far would be LTE and verizon is currently having their 4GB for the price of 2GB data plan.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] El Daddy:
I thought about it briefly only because my fiance is on verizon and it would be nice to get a shared plan. However, I am on a very cheap legacy T-mobile plan with unlimited internet. I get anywhere from 5-10mbps down and 2 up in my area. It's not worth it for me.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] hotleadsingerguy:
I hadn't planned on buying the unlocked version at all. I'm currently on AT&T (and ridiculously on a contract...despite not initiating it) and I'm jumping ship when it's released for Verizon. Right now it's like a $230 ETF, but AT&T credited me $100 because it was their miscommunication that entered me onto a new contract, in the first place. Yes, I'll still end up paying $130, but I saved $300 when I bought my phone (I was planning on buying it outright, they gave me the contract pricing but started a new contract).

Pros:

*MUCH* faster internet. I have devices on both networks and the difference is massive from 4-6Mbps and 25-35Mbps (both of which are the average of what I've gotten on both networks)

*Much* better coverage. Inside of the city I have great 3.5G on AT&T. 30 minutes outside of the city things start dropping off *very* quickly.

Better group data connections. On AT&T, anytime I'm in a very crowded area (think baseball or football stadiums) my data connection drops off to nothing. I still have full service, but I get no data at all. This means I get very few texts, if any, and my internet is all but useless. This is the biggest annoyance I have with AT&T, and I've been true for years.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Bigsam411:
Currently it is cheaper to switch then it is to buy unlocked. I am on AT&T right now and my prorated termination fee is $235. If I switch to Verizon it will cost me the $235 + $199.99 or $299.99 (whatever the phone ends up costing). in other words I will be spending $435 or $535 for the phone vs. 700+ to import it. On top of that I can sell my current phone (atrix) for around $200 (with accessories) which will bring my costs to either $235, $335, or $500+ depending on what I do.

Long story short its currently a better deal to switch carriers unless they release the unlocked version here in the us for ~$500.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
If you're switching from AT&T it's probably worth it considering the monthly plans are about the same price If you're switching from T-mobile it probably isn't considering your plan is probably much cheaper.

Obviously you can make your own call on your situation, if you have LTE in your area, if Verizon's voice service is better in your area, or if you have family members on Verizon, etc.

I think the answer is different for each case. There's definitely no 1 answer here.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Manacit:
I was considering doing the same thing until I looked at how much it would cost me on Verizon vs. the cost if I were to stick with my T-Mobile plan.

Right now I'm paying a nice $113/m for:

750 minutes split across four lines, all with unlimited texting, and unlimited data on my phone.

by my calculations, it would be at least $80/m with my student (15%) discount at Verizon for just me, never mind the fact that I would need to pay a $200 ETF and then $200 for a phone. By the time I have my GN in hand it would have cost me $400 to get there to a more expensive plan..

If I were to switch my entire family over to Verizon, it would cost so much more per month, and they would all need to buy new phones - it's not worth it.

Instead, I sold my old nexus one for $150, bought a SGS II for $275 and am currently about to sell it for $520 or so. By my calculations, that takes off about $400 of my GN, bringing it down to about $300 - a very reasonable price for this phone.

The speeds on T-Mobile here in Seattle are pretty awesome as well. I just did a speedtest and got 7mb down (for some reason only 300kb up), while LTE may be faster, the price and battery drain makes it completely not worth it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] milan03:
Unlocked + $30 PrePaid unlimited 4G T-mobile plan = pure ownage.

I'll be also swapping my HTC Rezound for Verizon's Nexus as it's within the return policy frame. Two Nexi woot :o
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] True2TheGame:
I think it may be worth switching now after reading the comments from that youtube video of the Verizon version of the phone it's listed as having 32GB as opposed to the 16GB for the unlocked version.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kgbkny:
I'm ETFing my 2-line family plan with T-Mobile and switching to Verizon. About 4 months ago, the data speeds in my neighborhood dropped from about 2.5 Mbps to 0.5 Mbps. T-Mobile has done nothing to rectify the issue, so I'd rather pay a bit more each month and actually get what I pay for. However, I am not interested in any phone other than the GNex.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] pukemon:
And this why carriers continue to rule in the usa because the sheep like subsidies. Vomits.

Sent from my samsung gt i9250 which is in the wrong country.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Aridon:
Actually they rule because of coverage and devices. tmobile works for some people and doesn't for most which is why it is in the financial quagmire it currently is in.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] AirBaker:
I think it's totally worth it, and I almost did it. Ultimately, for now I think I will stick with the GSM version, but the lure of LTE is very tempting. Here are the factors you should consider:

1a) Verizon has (much) faster data speeds on their Nexus if you have LTE in your area.

1b) Verizon has slower data speeds on their Nexus if you do not have LTE in your area.

2) Verizon is much better for use in crowds, like at football games where AT&T doesn't work at all.

3) Verizon generally has better coverage in buildings.

4) AT&T and T-Mobile have (much) better international options. Verizon is basically unusable internationally because you will lose your double your data plan if you ever switch to an international plan and/or rent an international phone, even temporarily (and yes, I had something like 4 conversations with various Verizon representatives about this).

I have unlimited data on AT&T, so that plus the international issue (1-2 trips a year) made me decide to pass for now. It's still incredibly tempting, though, so I wouldn't blame you at all. Just do yourself a favor and don't let the carrier subsidy be the deciding factor.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ericshmerick:
I have to admit, I didn't think of this angle. I still have a contract from AT&T from the original iPhone 4 (sold long ago). I believe my ETF currently is around $180 or so. I bought the unlocked GN two weeks ago and have been loving it, but Verizon's (expensive) network is tempting as is LTE.

But I look at it this way. I don't need more than 5 down. I mean 25-30 would be nice, but I just don't see the need for that type of bandwidth on a phone. Perhaps if I had a tethering plan, but add that in and you will burn through 4-6 gigs/month fast...so then you look at the 10 gig plan, which is a fortune. Next thing you know, your monthly bill for one line is like $130, and that's with only 450 non-rollover minutes and no texts. Not for me.

I have two lines on ATT, both with unlimited data and 200 SMSs. After my company discount, it only costs us $117 after taxes. We have like 4,000 rollover minutes.

I just can't justify it, but I do fully agree Verizon is a much better network than ATT. And then there's the "toss any pre-paid SIM" international angle...

It's just sensible to stay where I am for now. If Verizon ever did an unlimited data promotion again, I'd join in a heartbeat. They already tested the waters with double data, so I'd say it's always possible for a short-running unlimited data promo.

Ball's in your court VZW!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Aridon:
Also if you think the GSM nexus is going to be at this price forever you are nuts. As soon as more supply opens up and other retailers start selling it the price is going to fall rapidly. I'd just wait a month and be perfectly happy buying it from Amazon for much less.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ericshmerick:
What do you consider "much less?" I'd bet it holds above $550 for many, many months.

For reference, the SGSII is still $552 on Amazon. It's been out for quite a while...

I don't think a single person thinks the GNEX will be $750 "forever."
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Aridon:
$200 less and no etf is a lot of change.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] True2TheGame:
Just found out they are offering Microsoft Employees unlimited data for 20 dollars, so looks like i'm definitely switching over to verizon and just cancelling AT&T
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ericshmerick:
...so basically MSFT is incenting their employees to go to VZW for, well, Android phones?

Sounds like a great deal! (/sarcasm)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] player911:
I like options. Sometimes its cheaper to buy outright and other times its cheaper to go on contract if you plan to be with a carrier for a couple years. In the US we only have 4 carriers really, 2 of which are GSM... so we don't switch carriers often and prices are about the same.

Buy now, pay later is the American dream.

G2x - 2.3.7 CM7

Transformer - 3.2 Revolver OC/UV
[General Questions and Answers] Printerscape:
As far as I know:

OLED is transparent, and doesn't need a backlight (as it provides its own).

So why can't you have an eInk display behind the OLED display? Switch off the OLED when you want to use the eInk, and turn the OLED back on when eInk is done?

For touchscreen usage, instead of glossy glass for capacitive, use infrared or acoustic pulse (what the Kindle Touch uses), so it's not glossy at all (to read eInk and OLED screens better).

If OLED screen requires a dark back panel to show the colors effectively, use the eInk display to show all black >.>.
[General Questions and Answers] AFAinHD:
That actually sounds like a really good idea, I would buy a phone like that.
[General Questions and Answers] Blagus:
Yes, really good idea - if black BG is needed for OLED, keeping eInk black doesn't consume any power at all.

Well, you can contact some manufacturer and tell them your idea ;)
[General Questions and Answers] AFAinHD:
If I was you I would really edit your post to say that this is your idea and no one else can propose this, because I really think if you were to propose this it would go through.
[General Questions and Answers] Blagus:
Yes, I agree. A lot of manufacturers' spies are sneaking around, I'm sure...
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ianmb:
How would one switch out the widget/app icons from the old VVM to the new ones. New update won't work on my 3.5 ROM but TB backup of old VVM works but would like the new icon
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] redudn:
Howdy,

I'm Canadian. I use a Bell Canada as my service provider. I have a Motorola Atrix 4G phone. I would like to restore the ROM back to the original BELL ROM that shipped with the phone. The reason for this is I can no longer receive updates from Bell to my phone. Each time the download/install will fail and then re-download itself. Destroys my data plan to say the least.

I original rooted and uninstalled some of the bloat app's that came with the phone (UNO, some racing game demo etc) without really knowing the difference between freezing and uninstalling. Admittedly this is my first Smart Phone. And I believe this is the cause of my problems.

So, if someone could tell me in layman's terms how to go about doing this that would be great. I've read and looked through a bunch of the other threads. But most of them have really bad documentation to go with what they give here. (e.g. Here's the boot loader go nuts)

I would much appreciate if someone could link or give me a step by step to do this or a point me in the right direction that would be great. I would also be willing to pay if you manage to get it going(PayPal).

I'd send it back to Bell but since this were played with I'm pretty sure the warranty is voided.

I understand that I need to root > unlock > unlock boot loader > flash ROM > reboot. But not sure how to go about that really.

Thanks in advance,

redudn
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iRobby:
So your bootloader is locked or unlocked?

If its locked just download the Motorola update tool and update your phone that way.

(That's how I updated to GB from froyo)

The ota kept giving me that android with the exclamation mark. I was rooted with gingerbreak :p good luck.
[LG Optimus 3D] dejiko:
Have any O3D expert meet an problem when downloading an Apps from market?

I just found an Apps which is a analog clock, I cannot download and install it as it said "This device is not compatible with this item" from market website.

When I search it from market using O3D, the apps is not shown in anywhere!

But I use a Acer Liquid (It's smaller screen, same resolution, Android 2.3), it can display either from market or market web-site!

The analog clock apps:

market.android.com/details?id=jp.co.isao.android.smileshooter_clock_widget01&feature=search_result

Please help:eek::eek::eek:
[LG Optimus 3D] m33ts4k0z:
The address you gave doesnt exist I get couldnt be found when accessing it from the computer.

However this app seems to be the same and it is compatible with th phone.
[LG Optimus 3D] dejiko:
Thanks for your reply! May I know which version of O3D you using? I tried 2.3 V21A original FW and many different CFW (acurarom, King, Baxter...) but no help.:(
[LG Optimus 3D] m33ts4k0z:
I'm using baxter rom from Echts but what I think the real solution is that I have edited the build.prop file with the correct values that LG forgot to include on the v21A update.

You can try to use my patch on this thread and see if that works for you.

Don't mind that the thread is saying that it's for skype. Just try it an let me know.
[LG Optimus 3D] dejiko:
Thanks for your help.

I modified but no help. I got a hint from that post and flash back to Android 2.2 original FW, it work! The apps from market can be download. Only flash to 2.3 is not compatible.

May I ask a stupid question, your baxter FW is a 2.3(GB)?
[LG Optimus 3D] m33ts4k0z:
Yes it is gingerbread. I had a similar problem and what I did was to reinstall a 2.3 ROM. Then all the apps were working again. I recommend you reinstall a GB ROM after a full wipe and see if that works.
[LG Optimus 3D] dejiko:
It works! I reinstalled 2.3 ROM. May be the acurarom has some bug. Because after I reinstalled 2.3 ROM and baxter, it still no problem. Once I install acurarom after baxter, many apps cannot find in market and incompatible such as "Smile shooter analog clock", "Maid live wallpaper", etc. Sadly, I just a newbie and have not enough permission to ask in development group:o

Anyway, thanks for your help~
[LG Optimus 3D] visualizer2k:
Its an DPI related issue with new market.

Well I am facing same issue on new Market, it doesn't support dpi other than 240. I have no idea why google put dpi check on the new version of the market.

Anyway if any one want to know how to solve it. First you need to revert your dpi to 240 and restart the phone, and then go to manage Application under phone settings, click on market, and clear data after force closing it. Restart the market and Voila!

Cheers!

Edit: On other note download maket enabler from market if you need to install an app that is not available in your country of the market.
[LG Optimus 3D] deox91:
I've solved the dpi problem by deleting "com.android.vending.updater.apk" from the system/app folder and installing one of these themed market apps
[LG Optimus 3D] dejiko:
I extracted the problem ROM zip file and get the build.prop, it contain this line:"ro.sf.lcd_density=240". I think the dpi should be 240 but still having problem. In another "works" ROM (Baxter), it does not contain this line but it works.:confused::confused:
[LG Optimus 3D] dejiko:
Tried but not work. :(

I made a zip file with "com.android.vending-1.apk" which is Market 2.3.4. And delete "com.android.vending-2.apk" and market updater using RootExplorer. Then install the zip from recovery. But finally no help. Some apps still hidden.:mad:
[LG Optimus 3D] visualizer2k:
You need to clear the cache of Market app as well.
[LG Optimus 3D] dejiko:
Tried but no luck, acurarom may have some issue
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TrimTripton:
I am unable to get mp4 videos to play. Sound plays but screen just shows white. Both streaming and native files are effected. I flashed netarchy/toastmod 4.3.4 cfs havs more sbc universal kernel. I think but am not 100 % sure the videos played prior to the kernel flash. Is there a way to fix this? If not, can I extract the original kernel from the rom and reflash it? Thank you in advance for your assistance and patience with a noob.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] -EViL-KoNCEPTz-:
You are using a froyo kernel with a gb rom videos will not work, you are going to have to flash a gingersense kernel to get your video back, chopsuey, golden monkey, freedom and poonsense are the ones I can think of off top of my head, there are no sbc kernels for ginger sense.

Sent from my Classic-EViLizED-ToMAToFiED-EVo4g-
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TrimTripton:
Thanks Evil for the super quick response. Downloaded all 3 suggestions and obviously took care of my issue.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] -EViL-KoNCEPTz-:
Np LOL. I flashed a wrong kernel without realizing it once I selected the wrong zip on accident and had the same issues

Sent from my Classic-EViLizED-ToMAToFiED-EVo4g-
[Motorola Photon 4G] Lokifish Marz:
Thanks for the info. As far as webtop goes, if 1.2.0-174 is stable I'll be updating UbunTop & WebTop+.

Expanding lapdock 100 features:

-webcam: most likely all that's needed is to find a webcam with a chipset that matches the one in the 500

-3.5mm headphone jack: simple mod (tap the line-out in the dac chip)

-SDCard slot: simple mod

-VGA out: not sure about this one, would need a lapdock 100 for teardown

-Ethernet: most likely all that's needed is to find a 10/100 dongle with a chipset that matches the one in the 500

01-File Manager

04-Gallery and viewing of images in Webtop

05-Drap and drop files, images

Moto's eyecandy gui is to blame. Drag&drop and view modes are there but hidden. (look at WebTop+)

03-Web search is slower

Agreed. Firefox is not properly optimized for webtop. When optimized, it's performance is equal to entry level netbook

07-Netflix orientation

Solution here. Been running rotation enabled Netflix since Evo Desktop.

08-Images/movies look grainy / Increase resolution

You will get the same effect pushing a 720 signal to most TV's as LCD native resolution and video resolution vary rarely ever match. For example my Vizio LCD TV has a native resolution of 1366x768 and all 720/1080 looks grainy/soft
[Motorola Photon 4G] slicedcheese:
interesting, if only the 100 had the same functionality of the 500 I would enjoy the smaller screen more imo.
[Motorola Photon 4G] twospirits:
Yeah last we talked, I was going to do the Ubuntop mod, but got detained. Now with jokers leak, if 174 is stable like you mentioned then that would be great since it increases the 720 signal up to 1080.

Shoot, I'll send you my lapdock 100 if you are able to modify the above. (Just send it back after you finish) lol

:mad: Figures. More reason to do Ubuntop.

Google seriously needs to finish making Chrome work on Android. But wait a minute, doesn't Chrome work on Linux? (Debian/Ubuntu/Fedora/openSUSE)

hmmm didn't see that. Thanks for the link.

If that leak pans out well, it should have upped the phone to 1028, so maybe it won't look so grainy on the Lapdock 100/500.

TS out
[Motorola Photon 4G] lovemyram4x4:
Has anyone found a webcam that works or at least what chipset the webcam in the 500 has?
[Motorola Photon 4G] CCallahan:
Kind of obvious question but has anyone tried Teamviewer or PocketCloud? What about Logmein via the browser interface?
[Motorola Photon 4G] lovemyram4x4:
Those first will have to ran from mobile view, which works but it's a stretched view of your device display so it's visually lacking. The 3rd one does sound promising, I may take a look at that after I see what the new webtop is like with 4.0.4.