[Q] 3G/2G technically Question. - Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

As we all know, set the Network connection to "2G only" safes a lot of battery. When we set to 2G/3G, the device decides eitch network is actually the best choise.
But what is if I set the cinnection at 3G only. Does it safes batter in compering to 2G/3G-Mode?

odysseus84 said:
As we all know, set the Network connection to "2G only" safes a lot of battery. When we set to 2G/3G, the device decides switch network is actually the best choice.
But what is if I set the connection at 3G only. Does it safes batter in compering to 2G/3G-Mode?
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if you choose 2G then it will save battery but will you crappy internet speed. and if you use 3G only then it will give you high speed internet but less battery life.. so to balance out both.you should keep your mobile in 2G mode when you dont need high speed internet..and when you need internet you can switch it to 3G. i use that trick
so yes..its better to switch manually rather keeping 2g/3g automatic mode

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Connection priority

anyone knows how to make the wifi take priority in internet access whenever it is turned on and available at the same time with an edge connection, i always have to go to comm manager and turn off the data then turn on wifi to access that wifi speed.. thank you
Some helpful information that might apply to your question can be found at:
http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies-archive.cfm/634830.html
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when enabled, WiFi takes priority over UMTS connection, so even if you have them both up, the phone will choose the wireless network, unless you are trying to browse to a web site which was added to 'exclusions list' (like your operator's home page).
but, only if you have changed the default settings to set that WiFi connects you to the Internet. Which is not the default.
To do so you have to go into the Settings -> Connections -> Network Cards -> Network Adapter.
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I have found this information on several different forums with several different folks and use cases posted. I also think that you might get some milage out of the "comm mgr pro" or "IP Dashboard" applications as well...
Hope this helps,
Bob
Thank you Bob, ill mess with it a little more and post feedback, that was helpful
Thanks again
bob_beringer said:
Some helpful information that might apply to your question can be found at:
http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies-archive.cfm/634830.html
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when enabled, WiFi takes priority over UMTS connection, so even if you have them both up, the phone will choose the wireless network, unless you are trying to browse to a web site which was added to 'exclusions list' (like your operator's home page).
but, only if you have changed the default settings to set that WiFi connects you to the Internet. Which is not the default.
To do so you have to go into the Settings -> Connections -> Network Cards -> Network Adapter.
</snip>
I have found this information on several different forums with several different folks and use cases posted. I also think that you might get some milage out of the "comm mgr pro" or "IP Dashboard" applications as well...
Hope this helps,
Bob
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still not working right
still my wifi doesnt get the priority over edge! any hints anyone?
Out of curiosity, I have wifi and 3G active in Comm Manager.
Start IE and launch a site, discovered wifi has the priority over 3G.
pdajoy said:
Out of curiosity, I have wifi and 3G active in Comm Manager.
Start IE and launch a site, discovered wifi has the priority over 3G.
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i only have edge, no 3g for me how did you know which had priority? i would because of edge speed over the wifi speed.. what about 3g, is it almost as fast as wifi, browse quick?
dj_gabzz said:
i only have edge, no 3g for me how did you know which had priority? i would because of edge speed over the wifi speed.. what about 3g, is it almost as fast as wifi, browse quick?
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Simple, I have both activated, move near and away my router range.
When the Wifi signal is weak, the service provider (3G, my case) takes over.
Otherwise when the Wifi signal is strong, the 3G never get to activate.
Maybe others had a better and different approach.
All telco service signal should be available unless you are in fringe area.
pdajoy said:
Simple, I have both activated, move near and away my router range.
When the Wifi signal is weak, the service provider (3G, my case) takes over.
Otherwise when the Wifi signal is strong, the 3G never get to activate.
Maybe others had a better and different approach.
All telco service signal should be available unless you are in fringe area.
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oh cool, yea this sounds like the way to go so far, noone has come up with a better solution yet? maybe benchmarking the speeds of each stil it depends on your cable provider (wifi i mean)

switch off 3G and use 2G instead - how?

is there any convenient solution to switch off UMTS mode and stay on classic GSM 2g Net? Should save power ...
"NoData"
http://www.modaco.com/content/pocket-pc-software/246171/new-free-utility-nodata/
That is the perfect tool if you go abroad.
But if you only want to save a bit of battery and still use the Internet Connections, you might be interested in this:
(Switch off 3G after 1 Min if not used)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=355742

[Q] Looking for a wireless management app

I'm looking for a smart wireless management app for my Streak.
Main function I'm looking for is the ability to let it automatically switch between WiFi and 3G as soon as signal drops below an exact specified value.
Right now I have a fairly fast 3G connection on Vodafone NL, but when I'm home I switch to Wifi to save cost. At some spots in my house the 3G connection is way faster then my Wifi signal, so I want it to atomatically choose the fastest connection.
Is there any simple app out there that chooses the connection with best send/receive qualitiy?Anyone knows about an app that can do this?
damo666 said:
I'm looking for a smart wireless management app for my Streak.
Main function I'm looking for is the ability to let it automatically switch between WiFi and 3G as soon as signal drops below an exact specified value.
Right now I have a fairly fast 3G connection on Vodafone NL, but when I'm home I switch to Wifi to save cost. At some spots in my house the 3G connection is way faster then my Wifi signal, so I want it to atomatically choose the fastest connection.
Is there any simple app out there that chooses the connection with best send/receive qualitiy?Anyone knows about an app that can do this?
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There isn't one that chooses, your phone does that already, but there is this widget
And/or this
Please use the Q&A Forum for questions Thanks
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[Q] - Recommend App to change between 3g & 2g

Am looking for an APN app to run on ICS 4.0.4 that I can set to change my signal from 3g to 2g at a set time and also connect and disconnect my data connection e.g I have an almost non-existent 3g signal in work so would like to change to 2g during my working hours.
Is there an app that can do this??? Any help is appreciated
I think direct switching via app is not possible due to android design.
But give 2g-3g widget a try! This shows (as a widget) which connection is currently established and leads directly to 2g/3g-settings when clicked.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=msd.n2g.n3g&hl=en
I believe you can change it manually at Settings->wifi & network settings->Mobile networks->GSM-only (2G) right?
Donnie Sins said:
I believe you can change it manually at Settings->wifi & network settings->Mobile networks->GSM-only (2G) right?
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That is right, the widget just gives you one-click-access and shows current status of data connection.
I just mentioned the widget because kersey was searching for an app ...

Slow Network with 3G - H

I found out, if i have bad Network, the Phone stays in it. For example, at work i have a Zone were only "H" is available and very slow. Phone shows 3G and i have 15KB/s DL Speed, wich is not really usable.
If i move to a Zone were it is better Network, it still stays in "H" and i still have only 15KB/s DL speed. But, if i set my Phone in flight mode and back, then i have "H+" (Phone shows still 3G - wich is normal) and DL Speed increases to over 4-5 MB/s and more...
I think there´s a problem with Network Selection, so Phone does not immedialy take the fastest Network, it stays in slow until the user makes a manually reconnect with flight mode of on or like you described with choice of Networks.
This is really disturbing, because at work i always have to set flight mode on and off and wait till connection and then its possible to surf in the internet etc..... before its so slow that you wouldn´t really enjoy surfing in the internet...
Anyone has a solution or a fix for this?
Its really annoying all times to switch flightmode to have usable internet...
No Idea anybody or a tweak?

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