So how do i check data usage... have to check it now since im only on a 100mb plan... and can't seem to find how can i check it. Thanks.
3G Watchdog on the market isnt bad
Thanks Alot.
curtisjones1 said:
3G Watchdog on the market isnt bad
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
+1 for this app.
Name says it all
I like Netcounter more.
do any of these apps monitor data usage per app ?
keeglj said:
do any of these apps monitor data usage per app ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you want that, download System Panel
the only really effective way, I think anyway, to ensure you don't go over is to check your account info on your providers website (or call them to find out your usage)
Also its extra but get smartlimits, where it txt u if yur close, and lets u set it to say 80 mb u get a msg. Depends on carrier
Sent from my X10a using XDA App
mattiL said:
I like Netcounter more.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
+1 for Net Counter.
Has the option of setting a data alert. Gave me no probs.
Regards
kLouD
Sent from my x10i_kLouD™ on zdzihu's 2.2.1 beta4 using xda App.
log into market and download the app perfect system monitor. it has settings to show upload and download on home screen as well as temp sd storage, internal and cpu speed. workes like a charm
id say phone usage is the best, u can also set bill roll over dates has alerts too.
only the donate version allows widgets though.
3G Watchdog
Free from market here: https://market.android.com/details?id=net.rgruet.android.g3watchdog&feature=search_result
Peace
Dodol phone usage is the best I've found and covers calls/texts and free billing numbers and inclusive minutes/texts.
Traffic Counter, free app from the market, works great for managing limited calling plans, text messaging plans, and data plans.
It allows you to set up alarms, create limits, view up to date usage, and review historical data to help you choose the best plans to meet your needs.
Also, I suggest also using APNdroid, free app from the Market, that allows you to add a widget to your home screen to quickly on/off toggle your data, but still allows sms/mms. I leave my data off at all times, except when I need it. This also saves battery.
Related
Hey, I am new to Android, with the Atrix being my first android device. I am 11 days into a new month on my contract and have already used up a bit over 1GB of my 2GB data plan. I came from using an HTC Tilt 2, and putting the Tilt 2 threw about the same amount of use would only use about 500MB a month. To check whether it was my internet use I checked my data usage, then did not use any internet for 12 hours. When I checked my data usage again my Atrix had used about 60MB of data without me running a single application. I was wondering if this is something common to Android devices I will have to deal with, or should I contact AT&T about this? Thanks for any help in advance.
madbrenner said:
Hey, I am new to Android, with the Atrix being my first android device. I am 11 days into a new month on my contract and have already used up a bit over 1GB of my 2GB data plan. I came from using an HTC Tilt 2, and putting the Tilt 2 threw about the same amount of use would only use about 500MB a month. To check whether it was my internet use I checked my data usage, then did not use any internet for 12 hours. When I checked my data usage again my Atrix had used about 60MB of data without me running a single application. I was wondering if this is something common to Android devices I will have to deal with, or should I contact AT&T about this? Thanks for any help in advance.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
do you have any apps that are syncing periodically?
The only data services I am aware of are my Email sync and a weather sync, which I do not think should be anywhere near enough data traffic to account for all the data use.
install 3g watchdog or something similar. There's a monitoring app that monitors how much data a specific app is using (paid version). There's been a few posts here with Atrix owners with runaway data hogs, I haven't seen any definitive explanation yet though .
Did you sync dropbox, download one of the mp3/ringtone programs, and are streaming pandora or something?
Also settings > data delivery > social applications > check to sync over wifi only.
Sent from my MB860 using XDA App
i just got notice i am being charged $10 more per 1GB used over my 2GB plan. doesnt matter to me, my company pays the bill and i am the IT guy and it isnt an issue.
i asked out AT&T rep what other options are out there.. he says 2GB for 40 or the 4gb for 60. the tethering plan is "not yet available"
this being said, i think we need to just watch our usage until there is the tethering options. of course, i applied the little trick i found here and only have the 2gb plan. EASILY went over that though. . .
gnahc79 said:
install 3g watchdog or something similar. There's a monitoring app that monitors how much data a specific app is using (paid version). There's been a few posts here with Atrix owners with runaway data hogs, I haven't seen any definitive explanation yet though .
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah, after realizing how much data is being used I have installed a data watching app last night. And thanks for the link to the other thread, maybe there is a problem with a few select handsets that over use data.
DarrellRaines said:
Did you sync dropbox, download one of the mp3/ringtone programs, and are streaming pandora or something?
Also settings > data delivery > social applications > check to sync over wifi only.
Sent from my MB860 using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have been streaming music from a grooveshark app, but according to AT&T's data calculator it would take about an hours of streaming a day everyday for a month to reach how much data I have used and I have only streamed for maybe 30-40 minutes a day over 5 or 6 days so far. And I will do that in my options, thanks for the advice.
My atrix tethers through att...what reason did the Rep give?
Sent from my nook using XDA App
Just a thought, did you leave the facebook app open for awhile? I only ask as I just realized leaving the app open for an hour drained my battery by 20%.
Hate to see if any data was used
Sent from my MB860 using XDA App
Wow, well that sucks; as others suggested you should definitely get an applications that tracks your data usage.
I have been using Data Usage Widget for a while now and love it; shows both cell and wifi data.
Be wary of what you use whsb surfing the web and set the flash download to "on demand"; by doing this, pages load faster and you can click and then watch flash content by discressiom,rather than it downloading all links from a page.
Sent from my Nexus One using XDA Premium App
for data usage apps i recommend consume.. its amazing in all ways and shows local phone data usage in widget form (in optional widget form)
I've read posts where some state that AT&T's data usage figures include data pulled/pushed while on WiFi and cellular, instead of cellular only data. Some kind of bug I'd bet. But I have no personal knowledge of this, still it does make one wonder.
Let's just all be greatful its not like a WP7 device. I had one and in 1 month it racked up 3GB of data on its own and I wasn't surfing or downloading.
Sent from my MB860 using XDA Premium App
Whats the best application to use to monitor data usage that breaks down usage app-by-app?
I'm currently using 3g Watchdog Pro, but was wondering if there's something better?
I'm using Onavo. It shows you a breakdown of all your apps that use data and the respective amounts as well. It also plots your usage patterns etc. Handy app for tracking data usage on the fly.
I use "My Data Free"
It lives in the notification bar so its always available even if you dont use the widget....still has cool widget though. Breaks down data usage by app and you can even get a pie chart if thats your thing. tracks WiFi, regular data AND roaming data....its the BEST!
randaddy said:
I'm using Onavo. It shows you a breakdown of all your apps that use data and the respective amounts as well. It also plots your usage patterns etc. Handy app for tracking data usage on the fly.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I use Onavo too, very handy, lets you set your data cycle start/end date, and seems to be pretty accurate.
Trafiic monitor is a good that breaks down what your apps are using.
+1 for Onavo. In addition to the usage breakdown by app, it gives you a heads up on potential data hogs when you first install them.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using Tapatalk
BigBrotherMotown said:
I use "My Data Free"
It lives in the notification bar so its always available even if you dont use the widget....still has cool widget though. Breaks down data usage by app and you can even get a pie chart if thats your thing. tracks WiFi, regular data AND roaming data....its the BEST!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
i cant find that in the market, do you have a link?
i just see "my data manager free"
who makes the app?
Good info. Now is there an app that will narrow down how much battery each app uses?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using xda premium
kiltedthrower said:
Good info. Now is there an app that will narrow down how much battery each app uses?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
yeh thats the killer question
but most people judge what uses battery by what keeps phone awake, or how much time the app uses the CPU,but ive never actually seen any app that tells simply how much battery an app uses
mardi beads for anyone who can produce such an app
BetterBatteryStats
jjc5891 said:
BetterBatteryStats
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
exactly where in there does it actually show "battery" usage???
It's not a simple app, you have to define a start point (default is since it was last charged i think), and you can look at which apps are using up all your battery and why. Use 'Process' to see apps.
The developers is an XDA member, I can't remember his name but i'm sure you can find him using google or forum search.
SayWhat10 said:
i cant find that in the market, do you have a link?
i just see "my data manager free"
who makes the app?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm pretty sure he means the one you found, "My Data Manager free". It's a nice free app, does a good job of breaking down data usage by wifi and mobile by app. You can set your data limits, when your billing period starts, etc. and it will make the pretty bar and pie charts for you. More importantly than the aesthetics, it does a good job of pointing out what apps are using up your data. For instance, I noticed that Google Currents was pulling down over 20 meg a night, which is all fine and dandy when on wifi, but if not, that's 600 Meg a month for something I barely used.
Its been a few months now that i have been noticing that my facebook app is using around 75% of my data plan capacity.
for starters i have 250mb every month as free data plan. it never used to happen initially but suddenly since feb/march my fb app has started using up data plan so much that within 4 days it would have used up 75 % of data plan!!!
after uninstalling fb from my phone, i checked data usage for 2 months and lo and behold it never went more than 75%!!
i have switched off all the app syncs through the phone settings menu and also the app settings menu and still this happens!!!
the second most data usage app is the Android OS Services...
any ideas guys????
A few things:
-How often does your Facebook refresh it's news feed?
-Does this happen when you're signed out of the app?
-Try installing Onavo, you can limit the app's usage from there if you don't manage to solve the problem
-Did you update the Facebook app around that time? If so, try installing an older version of the Facebook app and see if the issue goes away.
@RootTurtles: answer to your questions
1. i have set the app to never refresh.
2. i have never tried that.
3. I forgot to add that I also use onavo ever since i notice the quick depletion of my monthly data cap. i have set restrict to wifi on almost all programs including fb, viber and plenty of other apps. Out of all these fb will continue data transfers even on my network.
4. the fb app is the latest version. how and from where will i get previous versions of fb???
I've attached version 1.8.2 of the app, give that a try.
Do you have any Facebook related widgets on your device?
i still have the same problem after installing fb version 1.8.2.... first i tried with the app signed in!!! the same thing happens...then i tried by signing out of the app...still the same......too much data usage!!!!! oh and i forgot to add that the fb app causes my battery to discharge very quickly....so in other words......the title should read...."facebook app causes extreme data usage and extreme data discharge!!!"
after that i un-installed the fb app everything is back to normal!!!! no extreme data usage or battery discharge!!!
If you havent already done so...try the following..
- In the phone setiings .. go to Data usage..select the facebook in the listed app..click the restrict background data box
- In the phone settings..got to accounts and syn...set it to..Off
- In the latest FB official app...go to settings..change the refresh interval to ..Never
@woodstock i have tried all what you said but still fb uses data......i have uninstalled it now...only thing i don't understand is your first point
"In the phone setiings .. go to Data usage..select the facebook in the listed app..click the restrict background data box"
i don't have that option. i'm running gingerbread 2.3.5 I9100XXKI4 with kernel [email protected]#2
That option is in ICS.. It stops selected apps from using data in the background.. Just what you need
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
any other suggestions????? anyone anybody somethin anything i want to use fb on my phone but the minute it is installed data usage goes thru the rooooooooffffffff!!!!!
Any solution for this??
11alex11 said:
Any solution for this??
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
u can try 'Friend Caster' as an alternative to FB and see
Any solution that dosen't involve friendcaster?
Yes, don't use FB nor FC.
Sent from the little guy
facebook 25 GB background data in 10 days
Hi all
i have bougt The new THL 5000 mobile phone and changed the factory rom with dimid v3 Rom. I played around and one month later, i receive the incredible invoice from the Provider: the shocking amount of CHF 3000.-, about 3200 US$ for 25GB data traffic is wanted from me. I cant beleve how this could happen. The included traffic Limit in my contract is 500MB only. This means, that 1GB costs 100 Swiss Francs.
The screenshot 1 Shows, that Facebook has caused the large traffic. Screenshot 2 Shows that there is Zero foreground traffic, all Background traffic. This shows, that not i initiated the download, the Facebook-app startet from itself. I also wonder, what the hell did they download to my phone, or even worse, what did they upload?
I immediately uninstalled the app.
Problem:
The provider is not willing to reduce the invoice, because he sent me 3 SMS to warn me. In fact i did not interest my much, because i was not realizing, that a down-or upload is ongoing right now.
What shall i do? it must be a faulty Facebook app, which caused this traffic. In my opinion Facebook must pay this invoice. I could not find a Facebook customer or complaint helpline. Does anybody know how this is possible, or where i can get help? Please help!
Thanks
Kukuk69
Kukuk69 said:
Hi all
i have bougt The new THL 5000 mobile phone and changed the factory rom with dimid v3 Rom. I played around and one month later, i receive the incredible invoice from the Provider: the shocking amount of CHF 3000.-, about 3200 US$ for 25GB data traffic is wanted from me. I cant beleve how this could happen. The included traffic Limit in my contract is 500MB only. This means, that 1GB costs 100 Swiss Francs.
The screenshot 1 Shows, that Facebook has caused the large traffic. Screenshot 2 Shows that there is Zero foreground traffic, all Background traffic. This shows, that not i initiated the download, the Facebook-app startet from itself. I also wonder, what the hell did they download to my phone, or even worse, what did they upload?
I immediately uninstalled the app.
Problem:
The provider is not willing to reduce the invoice, because he sent me 3 SMS to warn me. In fact i did not interest my much, because i was not realizing, that a down-or upload is ongoing right now.
What shall i do? it must be a faulty Facebook app, which caused this traffic. In my opinion Facebook must pay this invoice. I could not find a Facebook customer or complaint helpline. Does anybody know how this is possible, or where i can get help? Please help!
Thanks
Kukuk69
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Definitely the Facebook app problem. You could sue them if you want but I doubt it will work. Perhaps all you can do is leave feedback: https://m.facebook.com/help/344911968960524?refid=69
Sorry with your what you have to deal with.
I am currently roaming in roaming in the U.S. at quite high prices. I want to use my phone to get notified of new e-mails, whatsapps, and facebook messages. However, because roaming rates are quite high, I want to make sure my phone doesn't use any other background data. For example, updating weather widget (w/o my manual refreshing), or checking my apps for updates. Especially checking for app updates is a huge waste of data. I tried disabling the update notifications in play store, but it still seems to check because when I go to "my apps" it already knows which of my apps are out of date.
Is there an app that will only let selected apps access my data?
stefan0325 said:
Is there an app that will only let selected apps access my data?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If your phone is rooted you can take the app "LBE Privacy Guard" from play store. With the app you can set the permissions for all your apps.
regards
Thanks! I am using LBE Privacy Guard now but Android is still eating away at my data. I disabled 2G/3G data usage for all apps except Whatsapp and Gmail. in thee Firewall section I can see how much data my apps are using. Over the last 3 hours Whatsapp has used 5kb and gmail has used 122 kb, according to LBE no other app has used any data, yet it shows that I have used 372 kb over the last few hours. At $1 per MB on roaming I will be spending about $1.50 a day at this rate even if I do not send or receive any messages. This is too much data usage for background apps I am not using. And when I am roaming on Y-mobile my charges go up to $16 per MB, which would really be too expensive. And unfortunately there are no SIM cards in USA that you can just buy for prepaid for a few days.
Have you disable "background data" and "auto sync" under settings on your phone?
regards
originally I didn't because then i figured it won't check my whatsapp messages anymore. But I tried it just to see what would happen. I have now disables EVERY app to use internet and turned off syncing. I still used 832 kb of data in the last 12 hours.
Google should really work on this. I wish they had a feedback line. How can they make it possible to turn data off, but not make it possible to limit my data use when data is turned on?
As much as I travel, this is a dealbreaker for me. does anyone here have an iPhone and can confirm if data can be completely controlled on it?
busprofi said:
Have you disable "background data" and "auto sync" under settings on your phone?
regards
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
yes but the new 4,o update will not allow you to do that
stefan0325 said:
I am currently roaming in roaming in the U.S. at quite high prices. I want to use my phone to get notified of new e-mails, whatsapps, and facebook messages. However, because roaming rates are quite high, I want to make sure my phone doesn't use any other background data. For example, updating weather widget (w/o my manual refreshing), or checking my apps for updates. Especially checking for app updates is a huge waste of data. I tried disabling the update notifications in play store, but it still seems to check because when I go to "my apps" it already knows which of my apps are out of date.
Is there an app that will only let selected apps access my data?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you're rooted, install Avast Anti-Virus. It provides a nice firewall. It supports different sets of firewall rules based on Wi-Fi, Home data, Roaming data.
By default, its in "Deny Selected" mode. Just, switch to "Allow Selected" mode and allow those apps in Roaming column.
stefan0325 said:
does anyone here have an iPhone and can confirm if data can be completely controlled on it?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This has got to be the funniest statement ever, iPhone has no flexibility. Turn on WiFi and data turns off. Turn off WiFi and data turns on.
There is no way you can make it so it restricts certain apps.
Sent from my MB508 using xda premium
SachinShekhar said:
If you're rooted, install Avast Anti-Virus. It provides a nice firewall. It supports different sets of firewall rules based on Wi-Fi, Home data, Roaming data.
By default, its in "Deny Selected" mode. Just, switch to "Allow Selected" mode and allow those apps in Roaming column.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This works great. I have firewall all google apps. when I try to go to the store it tells me no services. How about services that are not an app?
Tungsten c said:
This works great. I have firewall all google apps. when I try to go to the store it tells me no services. How about services that are not an app?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You'll have to hunt down that by yourself. Google that or ask here..
Have you tried droidwall ?
It can enable/disable data connection (wifi and or 3g) for each app and service individually.
Sent from my GT-I8150 using xda app-developers app
SachinShekhar;28906359Google that or ask here..[/QUOTE said:
Ask here? Ain't that what I am doing?
Tungsten c
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Tungsten c said:
Ask here? Ain't that what I am doing?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ask with list of services and apps you think as couples...
SachinShekhar said:
Ask with list of services and apps you think as couples...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hey I am not sure what that means. In EL29 i was able to stop background days in one of the set up options. In FF18 that option I'd no longer available.
That's all
Tungsten c
How to control the data usage? The battery drains fast with 3g data connection. Do we have any app to restrict the data to other installed apps on our own wish? When I choose restrict background data option, I lose the push notifications. Can someone suggest the best data control app which lets us the option to choose to only selective applications can access data? I have installed 3g watchdog and data manager, with these app, all I can see the data usage only and I couldn't manage/restrict the data accessed by the applications that are installed in my phone. Any help or suggestions would be much appreciated.
this loop was closed in another thread. by the OP
saravanan_ganesan said:
...All I'm looking for now, how to control the data usage? The battery drains fast with 3g data connection. Do we have any app to allow the data to other installed app on our own wish? When I choose restrict background data option, I lose the push notifications. Can someone suggest the best data control app which let us the option to choose only selective applications can access data? I have installed 3g watch dog and data manager, with those app, all I can see the data usage only and I couldn't manage the data access by the applications that are installed in my phone...
Sent from my SGH-I777 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
saravanan_ganesan said:
atlast I found the best practices and tips. Installed DroidWall to restrict the data access on application wise. Thanks whoever is looking for such option, you can refer this link for more information http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1634965
Click to expand...
Click to collapse