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C905- always online GPRS issue |
basic222
Joined: Dec 16, 2008
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Hi, i just got my AMAZING c905 this morning. Does someone know how to turn off always available GPRS, cause it needlessly consumes extra batery power. On my last SE k800 it was very simple but on C905 i Just can't figure out how to. |
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045crew
Joined: Sep 06, 2007
Posts: 60
From: Kerkrade
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Go to menu--->settings--->connections--->mobile networks---->GSM-/3G-networks. then choose only GSM instead of 3G/GSM |
basic222
Joined: Dec 16, 2008
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I did, but "E" sign is still there on top of reception bar. Or this is the way it is with 3G phones? |
045crew
Joined: Sep 06, 2007
Posts: 60
From: Kerkrade
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that's perfectly normal, mine says G (we don't have a EDGE network here) but GPRS/UMTS/HSDPA |
basic222
Joined: Dec 16, 2008
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thx.. it's just the battery is soo small and scren is so huge and bright, that' why i'm worried about it. Just got it today after completely non-functional but extremly conveniet N 8600 Luna.. |
NightBlade
Joined: Jul 29, 2007
Posts: > 500
From: Nessebar, Bulgaria
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If you're so fussed about battery life, disable the GPS. It's on by default.
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045crew
Joined: Sep 06, 2007
Posts: 60
From: Kerkrade
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On 2008-12-16 15:48:04, NightBlade wrote:
If you're so fussed about battery life, disable the GPS. It's on by default.
No it isn't, there is no GPS active unless it's activated. You can recognise it as a little satellite, if it's flashing it is looking for coordinates.
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laffen
Joined: Aug 07, 2001
Posts: > 500
From: Oslo, Norway
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GPRS does not consume more power.
From the old T68 FAQ: Will using the GPRS functionality have a negative effect on the battery performance?
No, the GPRS does not impact the battery performance in any negative way.
[ This Message was edited by: laffen on 2008-12-16 16:15 ] |
goldenface
Joined: Dec 17, 2003
Posts: > 500
From: Liverpool City Centre
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I get worried when I look down and see that my phone has connected to the inernet for no apparent reason - looks a bit suspicious to me.
I mean, why would it connect to the internet without you asking it to? I can understand it if you have RSS feeds updating but when its connected and the blue globe is flashing you don't have any idea why and how much data is being transferred.
I find it slightly odd.
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mkh
Joined: Aug 15, 2002
Posts: 12
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Dont worry, I always have the 'E' logo too, yet my phone still cannot get online on tmo US. I think the 'E' or 'G' will appear if it detects that type of network? just a guess. |
045crew
Joined: Sep 06, 2007
Posts: 60
From: Kerkrade
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On 2008-12-16 20:21:45, mkh wrote:
Dont worry, I always have the 'E' logo too, yet my phone still cannot get online on tmo US. I think the 'E' or 'G' will appear if it detects that type of network? just a guess.
That's correct and that's what i mean, if you get 3G/H next to the Network bar, you've connected to a 3G network and that consumes more power. |
glorfingal
Joined: Jun 10, 2006
Posts: > 500
From: Bristol,UK
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you're NOT connected unless you have an app connected to the net. The
E, G, 3G etc are there to show you one of those types of network
connection is available ..... My W902 shows H all the time but is NOT
connected to the network all the time
I reject your reality and substitute my own. |
sibluenose
Joined: Dec 14, 2008
Posts: 26
From: Stourbridge, England
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Big brother is watching us!  |
strizlow800
Joined: Aug 23, 2006
Posts: > 500
From: Macedonia, Skopje
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On 2008-12-16 21:02:48, glorfingal wrote:
you're NOT connected unless you have an app connected to the net. The
E, G, 3G etc are there to show you one of those types of network
connection is available ..... My W902 shows H all the time but is NOT
connected to the network all the time
Exactly... the letters are indicators of which network and connection are available at the moment... You are not connected to internet until you see the internet icon (the icon with earth) next to the network indicator... 
P.S. It's the same with my p1 btw...GPRS is always available and seem like running in background, but it's not... It works only if you connect or use some internet application.
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Coquito
Joined: Mar 28, 2007
Posts: > 500
From: Moca, Rep.Dom
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...And thats why is important to read the manual. 
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Posted: 2008-12-16 11:29
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