This tag is meant for issues with the mobile data connection. For other connection issues please use the tag relevant to those, e.g. 'wifi', 'usb' or 'bluetooth'.
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Network problems with Samsung Galaxy Young (S6312)
I'm having a network problem with my Samsung Galaxy Young (S6312) device. Sometimes while trying to make a call, even though the signal indicator shows 2 or 3 bars, the device displays a message like ...
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Remove internet access for pre-installed apps that you can't disable
I don't like any of the bloat-ware that comes pre-installed with my phone. I don't understand why carriers think they're helping me by putting it on there and not letting me take it off. When they let ...
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Block all connections except a single host server ? (block by server not by app)
My mobile company offers a free package for facebook with unlimited bandwidth , however when I open my 3G connection the mobile automatically connects to unknown servers (maybe google) and the mobile ...
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Neo V with 4.0 ICS update — battery problem
My Sony Xperia Neo V battery performance has gone down very badly after upgrading to ICS.
It mainly happens when I have my mobile data/internet turned on. How can I improve the battery performance?
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Samsung Galaxy Ace, data network mode keeps deactivating itself
Every time i turn on my data network it deactivates itself within 5 mins ,any ideas
anyone? i have a Samsung Galaxy ace.
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How can I monitor and log data connection mode and rate, and log with location?
I would like to understand what connection type and theoretical data rate my phone is using for its data connection, and how it changes with different locations. I'm not looking for an actual data ...
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Send data through voice during Emergency responce
I am working on developing a system to be used by Humanitarian organizations during emergency response. This system shall be capable of sending filled questionnaires, reports and photos through ...
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3G connectivity lost; reboot required to restore it
Similar to this question, but slightly different/worse:
Restart data connection when stalled?
Every so often – usually every day – I'll lose data connectivity (the icon in the status bar goes grey). ...
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Connection problems 3G/4G (Mobile data)
Phone: Samsung Galaxy S3, Mobile data enabled, APN configured for T-mobile
Applications: MightyText, BrowserTexting
Internet connection is working, i can use browsers, gtalk, IMO, etc. The problem ...
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HTC Desire S - Network fluctuates after enabling Mobile Connection (3G)
I have HTC Desire S with ICS 4.0.4. I recently enable 3G services for my Vodafone connection.
Whenever I enable the mobile data connection, The network connects & disconnects continuously.
Only ...
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OTA update 4.2.2 NOTE 2
I recently updated my NOTE 2 using the OTA update to 4.2.2
However since the upgrade the bluetooth connection won't sync with my car and I've noticed a couple of niggles connecting to wifi (it ...
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Data connection problem with my galaxy s3
Hi I have a peculiar data connection problem with my Samsung Galaxy S3.
Cellular connections work fine at first however when the mobile loses signal and then reconnects after sometime, the data ...
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Selectively block 3g access to certain apps
I have a sufficient data-plan so i never worried about this...
Tomorrow though, im traveling abroad. i will only have restricted MB's on my 3g usage.
Is there some app, or android option to block 3g ...
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Data Network mode doesn't get activated on gingerbread 2.3.4
This happened all of a sudden. I could not start the 3g on my phone.
The Data Network mode is always deactivated now.
Although, when I go to Settings > Wireless and network settings > Mobile network ...
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Simple way to toggle between 2G and 3G connection
TL;DR
Usually, I have my device locked to "2G only" for multiple reasons:
saving battery-life
no need for "high-speed" to simply be informed about new mail or doing the little contacts/calendar ...
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0answers
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Google maps doesn't have data connection
Ever since upgrading my Nexus 4 to CyanogenMod 10.1-20130304, Google Maps behaves improperly. I have not noticed the problem with any other app.
I can open the Maps app, and it will show me where I ...
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Streak 5 rooted 2.22 no data across USB only recharging
Tried both OEM USB cables that produce charging but no data, no sync, PC(win7) does'nt even recognize its there. PC suite installed on PC; tried Dell version and Nero. Seems like there should be a ...
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After rooting my verizon Galaxy S3, I have no data or cellular connection?
So, when I first rooted my phone, everything worked fine. I had used CM 10.1 (Or at least some version of Cyanogenmod). Being curious, I wanted to try other ROMs. I then installed MUIU v5. Didn't like ...
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Allow only specific apps to use cell data, only when on 3G
I use Tasker to sync every 30 mins when on 3G. I'm on a limited data plan, and the only apps I use constantly are browser, a Twitter app (Echofon) and Whatsapp. Is there a way to allow only these apps ...
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How do I enable Mobile Data only for select apps on a rooted phone?
Unfortunately my carrier charges €0.10 per MB of data -- and I've found out the hard way that Android is a data hog.
As a result I keep my mobile data almost exclusively off.
Is there a way, perhaps ...
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Should I disable mobile data while I'm connected to WiFi?
If WiFi is activated, the phone expends energy trying to find WiFi connections, even if I'm not using the internet. Is the same true for mobile data? Does the phone expend any energy trying to keep a ...
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My phone hates 2G + Sd Card
my HTC Wildfire with CM7 - RC4, doesn't like a combination of two things:
Data enabled on a 2G Network
SD Card inserted.
When these two conditions are met, either the phone will slow down to a ...
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How To Prevent Uploading From Interrupting When Screen Is Off?
When screen goes off, uploads get interrupted especially YouTube uploads and everytime i have to resume phone to continue uploads. The problem is that in case of YouTube, videos stutter which i assume ...
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Google+ Background Data Usage
My 1GB data pack (3G) was running out a bit faster than normal, so I started investigating using the Data Usage tool (Android 4.1.2 Nexus S).
That's when I found out the Google+ app had used 300 MB in ...
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Network connection lost when receiving or making a call using Samsung Galaxy S2
Recently noticing that while making or receiving a call, the net connection on the Galaxy S2 is lost. Once the call is over, the connection is restored automatically. OS is android 2.3.6 ...
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data packet automatically activated on gingerbread 2.3.6
I just upgraded my samsung galaxy SL to gingerbread 2.3.6
After that, everytime my data packet is automatically activated all the time.
I switch off my mobile network data and lock my phone, and then ...
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Disable Data connection automatically
I own an Optimus One. I want the Data Connection to go off, everytime I lock the keypad. For that, now, I manually go to Setting--> Wireless & networks--> Mobile Networks--> Data Enable.
Is there ...
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Can I use 2 android phones as walkie talkie? (without internet!)
I want to use 2 (or more) android phones as walkie talkie (i.e. they talk each other without needing internet/voice call).
Of course this should work with wifi, because it doesn't make much sense a to ...
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Restart data connection when stalled?
Occasionally the data connection of my mobile will stall, i.e. it still looks like it does have a data connection (either "H" or "G"), but no server can be contacted.
(In particular, my ROM being a ...
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2answers
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What does it mean when the connectivity icons in the status bar go white/gray?
The connectivity icons (Data, Mobile Signal, Wifi) in the status bar on my Nexus S are normally green, but sometimes they go white. I can't seem to figure out what this means, as I still have a signal ...
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No more Data on rooted Galaxy tab 7.7 (enter sim-card)
I played a bit with my Android-Device, partitioning my SD-Card to met the requirements of Link2SD (without success).
Finally I formated the card and copied the data back onto that card, so it looks ...
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How to block my mobile provider from showing their ads?
Whenever I use apps that have banner ads (I guess that thing is called AdMob?), I get ads from my mobile service provider. This happens only when I connect using the mobile data.
I don't have ...
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Tweaking wimax phone for ISP
We have a WiMAX Internet provider that requires that you have a specific adapter, being Huawei BM622. Do you think it is possible to tweak the firmware on any phone or laptop and connect to the ...
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How to make android prefer mobile data when wifi signal is very weak
When I leave home or the office there is a ring around it where I simply have no connection at all. This is because the WLAN network from my router at home or the one at the office is detected, but ...
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ICMP Requests working but HTTP requests are timing out
For some context, please see this image: http://db.tt/JPJlBC5b (I will upload to SE when I am in front of desktop)
Basically this issue happened once before. What's happening is my phone basically ...
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Disable mobile data during standby
I keep my mobile data (2G/3G) always on, but when the screen turns off (standby), I want it to automatically get disabled. Turn the screen back on, and it should automatically enable itself. Is there ...
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Google service connection + Corp wifi
When connected to the corporate wifi the signal bars turn grey suggesting that there is no connection to Google services. Gmail, web browsing, contact sync, calender sync, play music all appear to ...
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Wi-Fi and 3G connections auto enable after upgrade to ICS 4.0.3
Since I've upgraded to 4.0.3 my rooted Samsung Galaxy S2, Wi-Fi and/or 3G connections auto enable/disable.
I've found a similar question asked here: Wi-fi is auto-enabling
I'd be grateful if someone ...
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Phone keeps downloading data with no user activity, where's the leak?
I've got a strange problem. My HTC Incredible running MIUI has a data leak of some sort.
It downloaded over 4 GB's of data last month and I can't seem to figure out where it's coming from.
I've ...
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Lost all files on /sdcard when transfering files from PC
I just tried to transfer files from my PC (Win7) via USB MTP onto my Nexus7 which seemed to work as usual. When I tried to locate them on the tablet, I noticed that the complete /sdcard folder is ...
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Which consumes less battery: Wi-Fi or 2G data?
I just want to know what consumes less battery Wi-Fi or 2G Data.
My battery last long for 12- 16 hours only. I know there are lots of application which continually running and fetching data from ...
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My Samsung Galaxy S II (GT-I19100) wont recognise my SIM
I bought a locked Samsung Galaxy S2 second hand - it is locked to Vodafone.
When I first purchased it worked fine, however yesterday morning it couldn't connect to the mobile network - it kept ...
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Method to monitor data connection based on location [closed]
I was wondering if there was way to ping google.com (or any other stable site) and record my GPS location. It would then append the result of the ping, GPS position, and the time to a file on my ...
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Application that allows any file sharing over internet [closed]
Are there apps that allows any file sharing using mobile data network with a particular contact in my device.
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Lag when opening Data Manager Settings
Since I have a prepaid Internet/Data Plan, I need to turn off/on Data Connection frequently. But Navigating to Settings -> Data Manager takes at least 25-30s on my Moto Defy (2.2) device. What ...
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How to enable data connection when you are locked out of the phone [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Cannot unlock tablet as have no internet connection?
Is there any way to enable data connection on a phone which is locked out?
I disabled data connection on the phone. ...
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How to force phone to switch to faster mobile data network during file transfer
For some context, I am downloading Dragon Mobile Assistant which is a 40+ mb apk from the Google Play Store.
I have an unreliable connection to Verizon Wireless' 3G mobile data network. If I am a few ...
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Why can't apps connect to the internet?
Running on both WiFi and mobile connection, the browser can connect to the internet ok but apps can not connect.
What can cause this?
Samsung Galaxy S
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USB Internet is not working in sleep mode
I am using Micromax Funbook Pro. The USB Internet connection gets disconnected after the system goes into sleep mode after 1 minute. I want to keep the connection alive. Please help.
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Milestone outperforming Galaxy Nexus on mobile data connection speed
I recently switched from a Motorola Milestone to a Samsung Galaxy Nexus, and it seems the quality of my mobile data connections drops considerably between the devices without any apparent reason. The ...
