Questions tagged [mobile-data]
"Mobile data" refers to data transferred via your mobile connection (2G/3G/4G) as opposed to WiFi. It may also refer to the capability of using a mobile data connection.
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Cannot get any mobile data when using the phone
I have a Samsung Galaxy A40 SM-A405FN/DS with two Sims. I have activated the option to use mobile data from SIM A when calling from SIM B (and vice versa A <-> B), but it does not do that. And ...
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Why do i experience ghost touches on my Samsung A12 when mobile data is turned on?
My Samsung galaxy A12 always ghost touch or operate on its own when I switch on mobile data. But works fine when I switch it off. It also works normal when I connect to WiFi. I don't know what to do, ...
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Apps mobile connection while of wifi
Some third-party apps, such as online banking apps, may still consume mobile data even if they are connected to a Wi-Fi network. This issue occurs on all Android phones and cannot be resolved by ...
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How to disconnect SIM from network on schedule
I have a 2-SIM phone and need to be able to unregister one of the SIMs from the network each Friday from 16:30 to 20:00. The reason is that this SIM is a duplicate of another SIM which my friends use ...
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Restrict Data Usage not working [duplicate]
I am on Android 12.
I have blocked several apps from using data in settings.
I can't access internet inside the app as expected but the apps are still able to send requests to their respective sites.
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How do I automatically disable cellular data when at home?
I do not get service at my house.
The only way I can use my phone is over wifi.
If cell service is turned on, but has no bars, I don't receive text messages properly, they take forever if they come at ...
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Why does my Samsung Galaxy S10 mobile hotspot cut out after exactly one hour?
I have an issue where if I turn on my hotspot it will automatically stop working after exactly one hour, every time. I have tested this with a stopwatch several times to confirm this is the case. It's ...
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Proof that mobile data was disabled
I have a (rooted) smartphone running Android 7.1.2 and need to prove that over a certain period of time in the recent past (period of a few weeks within the last month), mobile data was disabled and ...
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Is there any way to test the ability to access websites on different network connections without turning network connections on and off?
Is there any way to test the ability to access websites on different network connections without turning network connections on and off?
For example.. Suppose you have a smartphone with 2 mobile sim ...
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extract data from phone with oem unlocked and usb debugging enabled password?
My huawei mate 20 lite phone was stolen in afu state, there is a pin code on the screen, but usb debugging is on and I removed the oem lock, in this case, can my data on the phone be accessed?
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Why won't my mobile data work in some countries that are covered by my plan?
I have a moto g(7) power with an international T-Mobile plan that is supposed to allow me to use my phone in most countries around the world without needing to get new SIM cards. This works most of ...
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On Android 12+, how do I disable mobile internet without disabling MMS?
My good old phone from 2013 is dying. I have been satisfied with it, but even if it was still sold nowadays, I would not buy more of the same since it’s becoming increasingly difficult to not have ...
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Some app, whose mobile access is restricted, suddenly starts using data after switching mobile carrier
My problem is some apps I specifically disallow data access started to use mobile data after I switched mobile company. I didn't change any settings. It never happened with two previous carriers with ...
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How to disable app background data usage via adb without root
I'm trying to disable unnecessary apps and their background data usage on an Android 10 device, using the following commands:
adb shell appops set package_name RUN_IN_BACKGROUND ignore
adb shell ...
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Mobile data disabled but data is still using mobile data
I have a SIM card that I use only to receive SMS.
It does not do not include mobile data in the plan, and it is "pay as you go". This means that as soon as my phone connect to the internet, ...
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"3rd party apps designed to use mobile data" even when connected to WiFi
I found something curious researching this topic:
3rd party apps designed to use mobile data
Some third-party apps, such as online banking apps, may still consume mobile data even when they are ...
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Why would 5G be significantly slower than 4G?
I have a 5g enabled Pixel 4a phone and am using it in an area with excellent T-mobile 5G coverage. For some reason when network preferences are set to 5g, the data rate is a small fraction of the ...
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Samsung A42 5g, when i try to open an APK file it says i need to sign in to save file, where do i sign in?
I am trying to download an APK file, when I try to open it I get a message at the end to say I need to sign in before I can save the file, where do I sign in?
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Does 4G Calling use up my mobile data plan?
I searched multiple times, but I only stumble upon "informative" articles about how to use 4G Calling.
But my burning question is whether it cuts into my data plan - because if it does not, ...
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How to enable mobile data automatically on Realme 3?
I am using Realme 3 (not rooted) and would like to automatically enable mobile data. Is there any way to serve this feature? I have tried to install many apps but no use. Or is there any way to hide ...
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TPM (Trusted Platform Module) vs. TEE (Trusted Execution Environment) - can credentials be *stored* on both?
TPM is physically isolated from the rest of the system (i.e. it is a standalone chip on the mainboard), while TEE is a secure area of the main CPU.
The key function of both TPM and TEE is to do ...
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Prioritize cellular data over Wi-Fi
Is there a way to set the phone to prefer cellular data over Wi-Fi so that it will use cellular if it's good but Wi-Fi if cellular is not? Similar to the "Switch to mobile data" setting but ...
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Mobile data usage on smartphone when NordVPN is turned on
I've recently started to use NordVPN on smartphone as I need to spend a lot of time in public networks.
However, it is only 5th August and I have already got a data warning that I have used 2GB of ...
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Mobile data works on Gmail but not on any browser on Pixel 4a 5G
I have a Pixel 4a 5G running on the latest Android 12 as of 7/22/22. With mobile data and background mobile data enabled in apps, I can make phone calls and check Gmail, and yet, no browser works: ...
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Problems with wifi and mobile data after adb
This is problem I faced with: I was need to test a few features in a test app but my emulator had troubles with wifi connection so I decided to upload the app on my own cell phone through adb install &...
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What is "mobile data" in the context of the enable-able feature?
What is "mobile data" in the context of the enable-able / disable-able feature of Android ?
Specifically the question should be answered for each of the following.
the bits that are voice ...
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Running Android with data functionality from a laptop with a SIM card slot
I have always worked with laptops and amnt a fan of smartphones or tablets,
But I will soon be required to use an app, which doesn't have a desktop alternative, meaning I will need an Android-capable ...
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My android can send message but cannot receive message
I am using Vivo S1 and I have some issues recently.
My phone works perfectly when using WiFi or tethering from another phone. But when I use mobile data from my SIM card, I cannot load anything and ...
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Are these random UID applications spywares?
It's been a year since I am ignoring all these Applications using my data and battery. At first, I thought they could be apps that I uninstalled a while ago. But, no, every third day they were showing ...
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Offline map to nearby cell towers
How can view a map of cell towers near to me (to get access to data when I don't have cell reception)?
I work a lot while traveling. Many cafes and coworking spaces don't have the best reception at ...
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How to stream Drone Footage via GoPro Passenger App (Wifi Connection) via Zoom (Mobile Data Connection)
I have a need to use the GoPro Karma Passenger App to stream a live view of the drone's camera via the Zoom App, with a Galaxy S6 SM-G920I running Android 7.0.
Passenger works great. It connects via ...
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Certain Apps Do Not Work on Cellular Data
Some apps (Outlook, Gmail, Life360) do not function on cellular data, but function perfectly on WiFi. I've already checked for unlimited cell data, resetting APNs, reinstalling the apps, factory ...
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TCL 30 XE Disconnects data when Facebook Messenger voice/video calling
I work at a cellular retailer. A customer bought the TCL 30 XE.
When she opens Facebook messenger and initiates a voice or video call, the data service disappears and the call fails.
I've tried a ...
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Trying to mimic data usage through certain apps
my current data plan has unlimited usage for only certain apps;
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and Telegram.
Any other form of data usage isn't unlimited taking ...
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How do i fix DNS/unsecure connection issues for a specific website
I regularly view a specific website (cracked.com) using mobile data without issue. It's not adult content or gambling related.
All of a sudden I can no longer load the site using mobile data. (samsung ...
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How to forbid a dual-SIM system from using mobile data on one SIM?
I set the SIM card for mobile data like this:
And it works most of the time. This SIM is Austrian and I spend most of my time in Austria.
However, when I venture into Slovakia — the country of the ...
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How to permanently obliterate android phone's entire data? [duplicate]
I want to completely delete all data on my android phone with 0% of it being recoverable.
I don't want to physically destroy the phone.
I don't want to make the phone unusable.
What I want to do is, ...
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How can I allow mobile data but disable all outgoing texts and all outgoing phone calls?
I have a Google Pixel 6 on Android 12.
How can I allow mobile data but disable outgoing texts and outgoing phone calls?
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Lost mobile data connection upon Android 11 minor upgrade - from Sep 1, 2021 to Nov 1, 2021 - APN menu gone - Motorola moto g 5G
My Motorola moto g 5G was updated to Android 11 with Android security update Sep 1 2021 a few weeks ago. Everything worked fine until a few days ago when there was a seemingly minor update to Android ...
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Is there a way to force the second SIM to 4G?
My phone is Samsung M12, I want to know if I can switch the SIM 2 into 4G only. I know I can easily download 4G-only apps from Play store, but they work for the first SIM only. I need to force my ...
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Has the choice of "network mode" an effect on battery when mobile data is switched off?
I have read that 2G uses less battery than 4G LTE, especially if I don't need much data.
Some sources :
https://www.uswitch.com/mobiles/guides/how-can-i-make-my-phone-battery-last-longer/
Does 4G ...
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How can I simultaneously use mobile data and WiFi?
Through a combination of Afwall/Netguard and Automate/Tasker, I'd like to use both my mobile data and WiF at the same time.
For example, I'd like for some live/realtime widgets on the homescreen to ...
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Android 11 - If you turn off your screen with an app open that uses data, will any data/battery used be considered background?
Let's say I open Pokemon go and was using mobile data to play it and kept the app open but turned off my screen.
For the next few hours, I know battery and data usage will be significantly reduced, ...
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Apps work with mobile data, but not WiFi?
I have an android phone, where spotify and instagram refuse to work, and behaves as if there is no internet connection when the phone is connected to my home WiFi.
If I switch to mobile data, these ...
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Does "allow background data usage" only apply for mobile data?
I have the samsung a32 5g.
Will an app still use wifi in the background if this is turned off?
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Will background sync on chrome take up extra mobile data?
I have the samsung a32 5g.
I noticed there's an option called background sync on chrome that supposedly makes sure interactions between others are done securely done without error. I know it probably ...
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What does a Wi-Fi reset actually do?
For spotty WI-FI connections, a recommended way to fix is to re-boot or toggle airplane mode to reset the connection.
Now, in Android 12 one has a feature to do that by clicking the icon with wrench
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Samsung a32 5g - Does auto sync take up a significant amount of data?
I am synced to 5 gmail accounts, 1 facebook account, office, onedrive, reddit, soundcloud samsung account, whatsapp and 2 twitter accounts.
I only really receive a decent amount of emails from two of ...
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What exactly does carrier services do and should I allow it to use mobile data while data saver is on?
I'm using the samsung a32 5g.
Just wondering if it's worth allowing it to use my mobile data since I'm on a tight plan and why it would be important. All I use is SMS messages, I read that all it is ...
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is it possible to use a mobile phone internet access as a hot spot to a PC and PORT FORWARD for TELNET access to BBS running on laptop?
I have set up a BBS on my laptop and use my mobile data for all internet access.
I am able to connect to other BBS's via TELNET so assume port 23 is open on mobile network, EE.
I assume my phone is ...
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