Data transferred in the background, i.e. without explicitly being triggered. This usually includes things like synchronizing your calendar and contact data.
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Why is “Android OS” uploading so much data?
After switching from my Nexus S to a Nexus 4 I noticed that my phone was transferring huge amounts of background data. Like 70 MB in 15 minutes. As my data plan only allows 300 MB per month I was ...
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3answers
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“Android OS” is continuously downloading something in the background, how can I stop that?
My HTC One V (on 4.0 ICS) seems to be continuously downloading something even when it's inactive, and it's using the battery abnormally fast.
My data usage graph:
(click to enlarge)
On the first ...
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votes
1answer
150 views
Google Voice texts delivered hours late/not at all
I use a google voice phone number to receive texts, and I have the google voice app installed on my device (Atrix, OS:2.3.3).
For some reason lately when someone texts my google voice account it's ...
2
votes
1answer
112 views
Is there a way to launch app via terminal IN BACKGROUND?
Is there a command to launch an app via terminal directly in background?
Something like the "&" in linux...
Thanks,
Andrea
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votes
1answer
575 views
Disabled Background Data notification
I have disabled my background mobile data. I want the setting this way, but as a result of doing so there is an annoying warning that i have background data disabled on the system tray that prompts me ...
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3answers
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How do I block packet data for background programs?
I have a Samsung Galaxy Gio running Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread.
How can I block packet data for background programs only? When I disable Settings -> Wireless & networks -> Mobile networks ...
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vote
2answers
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“Restrict Background data” with Jelly Bean on tf300t ASUS tablet
On my tf300t ASUS tablet (with wifi only) I tried to set "Restrict Background Data" following
Settings->Data Usage->three boxes in the upper right corner,
but there is no such option. I read on ...
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vote
1answer
493 views
How to properly close running apps while avast! Mobile Security is installed/ running in the background?
I've just installed avast! Mobile Security on my Samsung Galaxy SIII. Runs perfect so far, but I can't close my programs running in the background anymore. I used to do this by pressing the button ...
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votes
1answer
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How can I run WhatsApp so that I am always online?
How can I set WhatsApp to always run in the background? Like Skype, when I exit, it keeps me online to get calls or SMS or chat notifications.
While using WhatsApp, when I move away with the menu, it ...
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0answers
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why does whatsapp keeps me online on my samsung S2 (android), even when I am not using the application?
Before I lock the phone, I didnt go to the homescreen. Instead, I just lock it while my whatsapp is on. But my friend said I was offline when I left, and after awhile, my friend said i went online ...
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0answers
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WhatsApp refuses to sync on Data
On my Sony Xperia U, WhatsApp simply wont sync messages in the background when my data is on, AND phone is set to Auto-Sync.
Only when I start the application explicitly, will it download the messages ...
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0answers
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Enable video even if G+ hangout is in the background
When I start G+ hangout on my Galaxy S3 with another person and I press the back button (so the hangout application is in the background), the camera will stop shooting and the other person on the ...
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0answers
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Mobile data turns itself on again and again; could be caused by WhatsApp
My mobile data keeps turning on by itself and uses my data traffic. I think this is because of WhatsApp, but I'm not sure. Is there any other possible reason aside from WhatsApp? How should I stop it ...
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0answers
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Restrict background data for Facebook, but notifications still coming in
I would only like particular applications to show notifications when I'm not on Wifi and those would be:
Google Services - unfortunately there are several syncs here but AFAIK we can't control ...
