February 16, 201214 yr There is an app in the Market called Quick Settings which allows you to toggle mobile data on/off, and control many, many other functions from a single interface. That's the one I use. I keep APN off until I need an EDGE/GPRS connection.
February 16, 201214 yr On my phone I just long press the power switch and it gives the toggle on/offs for silent/internet data/flight mode or power off. No need for any apps. SG2
February 16, 201214 yr On my phone I just long press the power switch and it gives the toggle on/offs for silent/internet data/flight mode or power off. No need for any apps. SG2 Same for phones like the Galaxy Cooper Also on the cooper is a pull down shade on the main screen that has the same GUI as post #30 shows except Data is WiFi ( data is accessed in settings or as you say long press power button)
February 16, 201214 yr I got the new phone today and so far android and the touch screen are pieces of shit. I'm rather impressed with the phone itself Just imagine with your change in opinion over 24 hours, what endless possibilities unfold for you in the coming months.
February 16, 201214 yr On my phone I just long press the power switch and it gives the toggle on/offs for silent/internet data/flight mode or power off. No need for any apps. SG2 Yes, on many ROMs, stock or otherwise, you are able to modify the Power menu (long press) to bring up various options. I personally find this the least intuitive/desirable way to toggle active components, but that's just my personal preference. See picture. Same for phones like the Galaxy Cooper Also on the cooper is a pull down shade on the main screen that has the same GUI as post #30 shows except Data is WiFi ( data is accessed in settings or as you say long press power button) The "pull down shade" aka Action Bar or Quick Settings Panel may be modifiable to add Mobile Data and Wifi and a gazillion other functions, at which point the Action Bar becomes horizontally scrollable.
February 16, 201214 yr BTW, for those who have TrueVisions check out this Android App. http://www.appbrain.com/app/tru-evisions-online-schedule/com.js.truevisions It is amazing, you can set search criteria. It looks better on a tablet.
February 16, 201214 yr The "pull down shade" aka Action Bar or Quick Settings Panel may be modifiable to add Mobile Data and Wifi and a gazillion other functions, at which point the Action Bar becomes horizontally scrollable. That is interesting I will have to look at it & see.... Edit: Oh I see your 2nd pic now which i did not see when you 1st posted.... Will have to see how you modify the action bar as I agree it is more intuitive than the power button menu
February 16, 201214 yr ^ AT&T! That's a strong signal. You may or may not be able to modify your Power menu and/or Action Bar.
February 16, 201214 yr ^ AT&T! That's a strong signal. You may or may not be able to modify your Power menu and/or Action Bar. yes back in the USA at the moment.....In Chiang Mai I use TrueMove
February 16, 201214 yr The "pull down shade" aka Action Bar or Quick Settings Panel may be modifiable to add Mobile Data and Wifi and a gazillion other functions, at which point the Action Bar becomes horizontally scrollable. That is interesting I will have to look at it & see.... Edit: Oh I see your 2nd pic now which i did not see when you 1st posted.... Will have to see how you modify the action bar as I agree it is more intuitive than the power button menu My pull down options are same as yours and not modifiable afaik. Must need some app or other ROM for that? SG2
February 16, 201214 yr Author I'm still an android rookie. Since I am interested in Internet charges and battery life, I am using Apndroid and Battery DR, The apndroid turns the Internet on and off. The Battery Dr Turns off the GPS as well as Wif, bluetooth and other applications. I'll report further after I see what my battery life looks like. I want to control my phone and want no automatic syncs
February 24, 201214 yr Author Just using the phone as a phone I am now sure the battery will last a full week. That said, there is so much to play with that with heavy use, I can drain the battery in just one day.
February 24, 201214 yr Just using the phone as a phone I am now sure the battery will last a full week. That said, there is so much to play with that with heavy use, I can drain the battery in just one day. so Gary. you have everything turned off. without being rude .. what's the point? do you also turn it off at night? I found on my wellcom it has an auto start function in the settings. so I can set it to turn on and off. cool.
February 24, 201214 yr My phone - Samsung - automatically shuts down the APN connection when it detects and connects to a WiFi network. I'd imagine that yours is the same. If you have WiFi at home, connect to it and you will be able to use the internet without any extra charges. The APN connection will activate itself whenever you leave the house / out of WiFi range which is useful- no user action needed to remember.
February 24, 201214 yr Author Just using the phone as a phone I am now sure the battery will last a full week. That said, there is so much to play with that with heavy use, I can drain the battery in just one day. so Gary. you have everything turned off. without being rude .. what's the point? do you also turn it off at night? I found on my wellcom it has an auto start function in the settings. so I can set it to turn on and off. cool. The phone is never shut off at night although Android has a built in battery saver feature that will do that. I like the features of a smart phone but I don't want my phone doing anything that I am not in control of. Any feature that I want to use is easily toggled on and off. I use the AIS monthly package that gives me 20 hours for 100 baht per month. Last November I bought a router that works/worked with my USB EVDO modem. I bought it from an online Thai company and was impressed with the email promptness and the fast shipping. About a week ago it quit working and my email to the vendor who I bought it from has gone unanswered. TIT! The router was handy to keep my laptop and net-book up to date and it was also great for the phone.
February 24, 201214 yr Just using the phone as a phone I am now sure the battery will last a full week. That said, there is so much to play with that with heavy use, I can drain the battery in just one day. so Gary. you have everything turned off. without being rude .. what's the point? do you also turn it off at night? I found on my wellcom it has an auto start function in the settings. so I can set it to turn on and off. cool. The phone is never shut off at night although Android has a built in battery saver feature that will do that. I like the features of a smart phone but I don't want my phone doing anything that I am not in control of. Any feature that I want to use is easily toggled on and off. I use the AIS monthly package that gives me 20 hours for 100 baht per month. Last November I bought a router that works/worked with my USB EVDO modem. I bought it from an online Thai company and was impressed with the email promptness and the fast shipping. About a week ago it quit working and my email to the vendor who I bought it from has gone unanswered. TIT! The router was handy to keep my laptop and net-book up to date and it was also great for the phone. Gary. it may be better to go over to MB package as they are easier to keep track of. using something like '3g watch dog'
February 25, 201214 yr Author Just using the phone as a phone I am now sure the battery will last a full week. That said, there is so much to play with that with heavy use, I can drain the battery in just one day. so Gary. you have everything turned off. without being rude .. what's the point? do you also turn it off at night? I found on my wellcom it has an auto start function in the settings. so I can set it to turn on and off. cool. The phone is never shut off at night although Android has a built in battery saver feature that will do that. I like the features of a smart phone but I don't want my phone doing anything that I am not in control of. Any feature that I want to use is easily toggled on and off. I use the AIS monthly package that gives me 20 hours for 100 baht per month. Last November I bought a router that works/worked with my USB EVDO modem. I bought it from an online Thai company and was impressed with the email promptness and the fast shipping. About a week ago it quit working and my email to the vendor who I bought it from has gone unanswered. TIT! The router was handy to keep my laptop and net-book up to date and it was also great for the phone. Gary. it may be better to go over to MB package as they are easier to keep track of. using something like '3g watch dog' I have looked at some of those applications that track usage. If fact I downloaded and tried Norton. I have an aversion to some of the applications that try to be everything to everyone. You are correct that most of those applications count MB's and not hours. I have uninstalled Norton and use the quick built in Android dialer, One touch dials *139# and AIS immediately gives me the balance in hours and minutes.
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