Questions tagged [data-connection]
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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How to enable data roaming option in Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016)?
I have Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) on Android Oreo, and I'm currently roaming.
However, I can't enable the data roaming option.
How do I enable it?
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Dial-Up Internet on Android
I've seen a few posts here and there, but nothing concrete. My North American SIM card doesn't have true mobile data as of right now. I don't have a plan or a contract, but a pay-per-minute and pay-...
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xiaomi mi a2 lite android 9.0-pie sim 2 network connectivity settings
so recently I got a bill from my sim 2 card provider which I didn't use it a lot, it said that the charge fee comes from the LTE services.
so is there any ways to change my sim 2 card network ...
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Tethering won't work claiming data connection is unavailable
When I try to turn on tethering/mobile hot spot it gives me the system message "Unable to connect, data connection not available." However it worked in the past with this carrier/phone and the ...
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How to diagnose the (cellular) data roaming?
I wonder how to diagnose the data roaming. I enabled Data roaming in Mobile network settings, but I have no Internet access. In SIM status, Cellular network state is Disconnected.
I want to determine ...
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AdBlock on Android causes many timeouts and connection problems
When I use the Android version of Adblock Plus 1.3 without root, everything seems to work fine. But now, I have a new phone that I'm not willing to root, and I like the idea of having AdBlock as a ...
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Reduce video call quality in messaging apps while using Data Connection
I see that most of the messaging apps that support video call, set the video quality automatically. Whatsapp, imo, skype are the most famous examples.
That is bad actually... I have high speed data ...
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What are the exact files in /system folder used to start internet connection on Android Lollipop?
I need this info to fix internet in a ROM by me.
I can turn on data but the speed meter always shown 0.10-0.50 kbps,
Nothing works. I thought it's a DNS problem & did a ping to google's ip address ...
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How can I limit data usage depending on whether the screen is on, or off/locked?
How can I limit data usage depending on whether the screen is on, or off/locked? For example, when the screen is off, data can only be sent and received at a reduced rate. Or, when the screen is off, ...
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Is there a way to list all 4G networks within range?
Does anyone know of a method to obtain a list of all 4G networks within range at the current location?
Currently running Android 7.1 on an HTC U11 if relevant.
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Mobile data not working
I have a Samsung Galaxy J510-MN (Latin American version) which I have bought from Mexico (Android 6.0.1). Now, I returned to Germany and put a German SIM Card (Fonic/o2). I get network connection, ...
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Printing from phone [duplicate]
I do not have a computer, just a printer. I have a .docx file saved on my Samasung Galaxy Tab 2, and need to print it ASAP. How do I do it?
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Is it possible for any app to connect to Internet over cellular when the data connection button is off?
I have the following situation on an Android 5.1 phone.
(I don't think this may be a duplicate as the other similar questions I saw were about intentionally allowing or blocking apps from Cellular ...
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Can only connect 'halfway' over mobile hotspot
On my Android phone, I can connect to websites and browse them fine. Also, if I turn my mobile Hotspot on, I can connect a desktop/laptop to it, FTP into the phone itself etc.
However, if I try ...
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Warn or Block Internet Access When No VPN? [duplicate]
I use a paid VPN service (TorGuard) and when I run it on my computer, I am able to configure the client to completely block Internet access if the VPN is disconnected...
The Android version of my VPN ...
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In Google Voice, do all SMS messages have to be transmitted via a data connection?
If someone is using Google Voice, do they need a data connection (cellular or WiFi) to be on in order to send/receive any SMS messages?
This seems to be a big limitation, as keeping data on all the ...
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“Restrict background data” keeps turning off after a while
I have Android 6.0.1, original Samsung version on my Galaxy S5 Neo. Since I'm not on any mobile data plan and have to pay every MB I use, I'd like to restrict background data - once and forever! ...
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Partial internet connectivity on Android device but device connected through hotspot has internet
I have a xiamoi mi5 which is hosting a mobile hotspot, and a laptop which is connected to this hotspot.
On the android device, I cannot connect to the internet. Most Apps see that I am offline.
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Enable VPN on airplane mode, before connecting
I want to set the VPN (in my case vpnunlimitedapp) so it connects through the VPN the second I enable WIFI or 4G. Currently, I have to go online for a moment and then I'm allowed to enable the VPN. ...
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How to use SIM 2 for data connection on the Asus Zenfone 2?
I have an Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML) running rooted stock Lollipop with Xposed Framework and TWRP.
Out of the box, this phone only supports a data connection on SIM 1, not on SIM 2.
I've seen a user ...
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Internet always on when VoLTE enabled in Redmi 3s Prime
I m using Redmi 3s prime with jio 4G. Whenever VoLTE is enabled, my device internet is always active, regardless of whether mobile data is on or off. I can browse the Internet and watch online video ...
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Very weird issues with android
So I have an interesting case with android... Before I start, yes I have done factory resets, I have even tried installing a new ROM. I have replaced hardware. I have replaced the SIM card. But I ...
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Nexus 4 drops connection to sim card when battery is low(ish)
For a few weeks now, my Nexus 4 (Android 5.1.1, stock rom) has occasionally lost the connection to the sim card. It won't have any connection to a network (indicator in the status bar is an empty ...
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Why can't my phone connect to cell network data?
I have a Nexus 6P running CyanogenMod 13.0-20160819-SNAPSHOT-ZNH5YAO0IN-angler based on Android 6.0.1. I used to be running a CM nightly build and my cell carrier is Ting. Here's what happened:
I was ...
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Mobile data is turn on itself
I am using android, it started a week ago. It automatically turns on mobile data. I switched it off but after a couple of minutes it again gets switched on. Please suggest me to solve this problem.
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After dead-zones carrier is dropped until restart
So I'm assuming this has to be a property that can be changed through buildprop, but I thought I'd consult you guys first.
Phone: Unlocked Galaxy S7 (Sprint), Android 6.0.1
Network: T-Mobile
Issue: ...
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How can I turn off data when my phone's screen is off and only let data come back on once per hour or so to sync apps?
I have been using an app called Doze which turns off data when my phone's screen is off. I'd like to find a way that would turn off data when the screen is off but would turn on data once per hour or ...
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Any security difference between root based firewall (AFWall+) and non-root based ones (NetGuard)?
What are the technical differences between root based firewalls (like AFWall+) and non-root based firewalls (like NetGuard)?
Is there any impact on the security effectively provided by such software?
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On android 6.0.1 there's no more DAILY data usage limit setting
I've got a daily plan. 1GB each day.
I wanted to set daily data usage for my phone and i remember there was a daily option on android 4 but now there's no option to change.. only monthly. This is so ...
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Can't connect to mobile internet with CyanogenOS 13
On Google, I found a similar problem on Reddit, which describes exactly what I've got right now: https://www.reddit.com/r/cyanogenmod/comments/3xm0mo/mobile_data_not_working_cm13/
The problem is that,...
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Disallow & prevent ALL data access (2G 3G ) for user (maybe even WiFi) directly or via MDM?
I saw this similar question but it does not ask or answer what I am asking.
How to totally block internet access (data) on an Android?
Completely block disable "data" period so that user cannot enable ...
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Is disabling all the wireless connections the same as enabling “airplane mode”?
I'm confused right now because I don't know if enabling the airplane mode disables all the data connections or it does something more.
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Smartphone to smartphone to sim communication
I have purchased a second Android smartphone because the internal memory on my first smartphone was full and I needed to use more space for apps, pictures, and videos. But the second smartphone has no ...
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What is an easy method to test whether UDP traffic is blocked?
What is an easy method for an Android device to tell whether a data connection (either WiFi or mobile data alone) has UDP traffic blocked? Many corporate and public access points restrict UDP access, ...
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If Wi-Fi connection drops internet, can device failover to network connection?
Once in awhile the internet will drop on the network that my phone is connected to via Wi-Fi. It's pretty rare, but in instances when it happens, my phone remains connected to the network but won't ...
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Nexus 9 - How do I change the cellular band?
I've got an international edition 32GB Nexus 9 LTE. It appears to be unable to connect to 3.5G / HSPA+ networks, as a result, I get poor data speeds (3G is pretty slow for my requirements). I've got ...
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Apps constantly disconnecting from the internet
I've got a new phone running Android 4.4.2 and whenever I close an app, it disconnects, i.e whenever I close Messenger, it stops being connected to my WiFi so I get no notifications until I open the ...
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None, or choppy, 3G/LTE data transfer with T-Mobile US on international HTC One M8
I have an international HTC One M8, and an off-contract plan with T-Mobile (highest priced, unlimited LTE).
If I go into settings and set mobile data to only use 2G, everything works reliably.
With ...
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Can an android phone connect to both WiFi and mobile data network at the same time?
Can an android phone connect to both WiFi LAN (not necessarily connected to the Internet) and mobile data network at the same time? Or when it connects to one, does it have to disconnect from the ...
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Losing Mobile / Cell Connection When Leaving Home WiFi
I have a Galaxy S6 (T-Mobile US). This issue started shortly after the OTA update to 5.1.1. The frequency has increased from every few days to every time I leave the house whereby a reboot is the only ...
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Cannot connect to a data connection on Sprint HTC One M8
Firstly, I am running CyanogenMod 12.1 on my HTC One M8, but this is an issue I also experienced running stock Android (e.g. Lollipop).
The issue I am experiencing is that my device appears to be ...
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MMS Downloading Hangs on Data State Change
As a general rule, I turn my data off and pretty much force everything to be done via WiFi unless I am out and about, at which time I have data turned on obviously.
However, as many know, messaging ...
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Data connection keeps turning on in Alcatel One Touch?
I have an Alcatel One Touch. The data connection is turning on by itself in the past couple of months.
I went to see Bell today, and the guy said it could be an app that's turning it on?
How do I ...
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Bought a phone from asia
I live in the UK I bought the new htc one m9+ from asia andy data doesnt work it says service is unavailable please if anyone has any ideas
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What's the complete map from letter to mobile network type?
I was wondering about what all letters mean. Specifically the "R" that I'm currently on.
I found this summary by some provider, but it doesn't contain the R-symbol that I'm on right now.
These are ...
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How to use my android smartphone to call a distant modem?
I have a domotic app using a modem on a RTC line and would like to connect to the modem with my smartphone as I can do with my PC through Hyperterminal. Is there a means to do that, using the phone ...
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How can I force version 5.0.1 on Note 4 to only connect to 4G LTE when available?
My Note 4 running 5.0.1 will often connect to 4G rather than 4G LTE when both are available. When this happens I can turn airplane mode on and off it will then reconnect to 4G LTE, sometimes with 5 ...
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Major issues on Micromax YUREKA after updating to Lollipop
I am having multiple issues on my Micromax Yureka after upgrading to Lollipop:
I am unable to pick up calls & the display is not coming on
USB storage connection is not functioning & won't ...
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Enable background usage of specific apps on Android 5: LG G3 skin
I remember that on my previous phone running Android 4.3 I was able to disable background usage of mobile internet, yet enable it for specific apps. Instructions to do so can be found on the Google ...
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Galaxy S5 unable to switch to 4GLTE when Wi-fi is turned off
I have had my Samsung Galaxy S5 for about a year now and it has been working fine until a few days ago. I would use my wi-fi when I have access to it and then I would switch to my 4GLTE when I don't ...
