How to if I only want data via WiFi - Don't want to pay carrier data fees

cmariotti · Aug 12, 2007

I'm sorry... I've searched the forum using a few different keywords and can't find exactly how to do this. I did see a posting on "MoDaCo_NoData" but it seems to crash on my Tytn (installs but errors after it runs).

I have downloaded the official HTC WM6 Rom update and have that installed now. I'm just reading up on the hacked roms (Black Majik)... might try it in a week or two.

I know on WM5 if I didn't enable WiFi and by mistake ran IE, it downloads the data from the cell network, which is definately NOT what I want. Worse, if for some dumb reason, Wifi is a low signal, it might drop and push you onto the cell network for data, which has happened to me a few times now and unless you are paranoid (I am now), you never notice that it's slipped onto cell data network. It's starting to cost me a fortune.

Any assistance would be appreciated.

schplade · Aug 12, 2007

Just change the settings for your gprs data connection so they are incorrect and then wont connect to the network, easily done

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drummer10630 · Aug 12, 2007

Start/Settings/Connections/Connections/Advanced/Select Network

Select My WORK NETWORK

cmariotti · Aug 12, 2007

Some clarification needed...

Just change the settings for your gprs data connection so they are incorrect and then wont connect to the network, easily done .

Sorry... where do I do that exactly? If I go to connections, click on "GPRS Setting" it asks me is I want to use PAP or CHAP... nothing else.

As well, I forgot to mention I did get a Tytn for my wife as well, so would be nice if there was a program or simple step to enable/disable and easy for the wife to use.

Start/Settings/Connections/Connections/Advanced/Select Network

Select My WORK NETWORK

Thanks, doing this brings up "Network Managment" with two items on screen to choose.

1. Programs that automatically connect to the internet should connect using:
Options: a) My ISP
b) My Work Network
Edit / New

2. Programs that automatically connect to a private network should connect using: Options:
a) My Work Network
b) My ISP

If I do item 1 above, and change it to My Work Network, then I can no longer access web sites via WiFi. Which is what I'd like to do, just use WiFi, no other wireless data transfers via the cell carrier.

Thanks for your help and any clarifications..

leo-chan · Aug 12, 2007

You are facing errors with your Modaco Nodata because you haven't setup any data connection (3G or GPRS) to your provider. Try setting it up and running Modaco Nodata again.

It works a breeze for me. But then again, if you don't have any connections setup, you shouldn't worry about anything in fact.

drummer10630 · Aug 12, 2007

cmariotti said:
Sorry... where do I do that exactly? If I go to connections, click on "GPRS Setting" it asks me is I want to use PAP or CHAP... nothing else.

As well, I forgot to mention I did get a Tytn for my wife as well, so would be nice if there was a program or simple step to enable/disable and easy for the wife to use.

Thanks, doing this brings up "Network Managment" with two items on screen to choose.

1. Programs that automatically connect to the internet should connect using:
Options: a) My ISP
b) My Work Network
Edit / New

2. Programs that automatically connect to a private network should connect using: Options:
a) My Work Network
b) My ISP

If I do item 1 above, and change it to My Work Network, then I can no longer access web sites via WiFi. Which is what I'd like to do, just use WiFi, no other wireless data transfers via the cell carrier.

Thanks for your help and any clarifications..

When you go to Connections/Connections/Advanced/Select Network/and select My Work Network, click EDIT then click on the Proxy Settings tab and check this network connects to the internet....

Doom Tints · Aug 12, 2007

Simply go into the network settings area (the same area people have noted above) and remove every connection other than your wi-fi.

Poke around, you'll figure it out.

winnebago · Aug 12, 2007

Even easier

Call your carrier and disable data to that phone. Then there are NO worries that you accidentally change a setting and get a big bill as a result.

jeffrey.jansen · Aug 13, 2007

Maybe you can use CommmgrPro

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=299070

or

www.commgrpro.com

g35driver · Aug 13, 2007

I use WiFi when ever and havent ever had fees................

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