I a recent conversation posted to @BeansTown106, where I stated that the note 3's (using 4.4.2) affinity for simultaneously running wifi and mobile data in some cases. I raised concerns, and @BeansTown106 stated a couple of things about what I saw...
1. In 4.4.2, the way the OS presents the mobile icon (keeping it visible) while wifi is on, is normal -
2. I asked if there was a security issue if both were on, and he did not think so - also hinting that if wifi is on (and connected) mobile data is not.
ok
However, I am discovering that wifi and mobile data are being interfered with in a few cases - I ask anyone with knowledge of this to step forward to qualify what I am about to say...
two apps play a role and force wifi / mobile data to be engaged at the same time. or, they affect the cutover from mobile data to wifi...
1. an application called Galaxy Locker (replacement lock screen) - when installed on 4.4.2 interferes with wifi and mobile data - if the application is set to run, it will prevent turning off mobile data if wifi is turned on...
2. The caller ID (canid.apk) application that Verizon is including in their standard app package - either solely uses mobile data only or has the same impact the other application does, and both wifi and mobile data stay on
both ridiculously annoying and eat your data plan needlessly...
having said all that I will end with a general statement -
I have not seen an application truly fail in 4.4.2, they generally weather well, with no problem - with the exception of the dreaded Skype issue eating battery.
But generally speaking, an application may seem to work, but not really be compatible and cause unexpected behavior - this is not a revelation, right?
If you are expecting your phone to act a certain way and cannot find the issue. start either eliminating apps or temporarily turn them off and see if your phone does better...
general comment about 4.2.2 (NC2) -
I like it. Yes, I have done a mass debloat job for sure, wherever possible de-Samsunged, de-googled, and definitely de-Verizoned where possible. I even removed hangouts, and gmail and most of the google framework - after I added all the essential applications from the play store followed by removing my google account from the phone - it runs fantastic, no on-the-surface issues / errors
my note 3 4.4.2 is leaned out -
all-in-all I removed about 650MB from system/apps / system/priv-app, and data/app - and I have excellent battery life, fast charging, use the true Hardware GPS (with no Verizon location services involved - thanks to power toggles gps toggle feature). Yep, that's right, in note 3 (4.4.2), if you opt to use GPS only in location settings it still engages Verizon location services too - they lied about gps only... it's not. but with power toggles it does in fact ONLY use the hardware GPS
with accuracy between 6 to 10 to 13 ft - usually 10ft though most of the time.
So, for those who are having trouble with kitkat - not sure what you are doing, but it is fast IMO
1. In 4.4.2, the way the OS presents the mobile icon (keeping it visible) while wifi is on, is normal -
2. I asked if there was a security issue if both were on, and he did not think so - also hinting that if wifi is on (and connected) mobile data is not.
ok
However, I am discovering that wifi and mobile data are being interfered with in a few cases - I ask anyone with knowledge of this to step forward to qualify what I am about to say...
two apps play a role and force wifi / mobile data to be engaged at the same time. or, they affect the cutover from mobile data to wifi...
1. an application called Galaxy Locker (replacement lock screen) - when installed on 4.4.2 interferes with wifi and mobile data - if the application is set to run, it will prevent turning off mobile data if wifi is turned on...
2. The caller ID (canid.apk) application that Verizon is including in their standard app package - either solely uses mobile data only or has the same impact the other application does, and both wifi and mobile data stay on
both ridiculously annoying and eat your data plan needlessly...
having said all that I will end with a general statement -
I have not seen an application truly fail in 4.4.2, they generally weather well, with no problem - with the exception of the dreaded Skype issue eating battery.
But generally speaking, an application may seem to work, but not really be compatible and cause unexpected behavior - this is not a revelation, right?
If you are expecting your phone to act a certain way and cannot find the issue. start either eliminating apps or temporarily turn them off and see if your phone does better...
general comment about 4.2.2 (NC2) -
I like it. Yes, I have done a mass debloat job for sure, wherever possible de-Samsunged, de-googled, and definitely de-Verizoned where possible. I even removed hangouts, and gmail and most of the google framework - after I added all the essential applications from the play store followed by removing my google account from the phone - it runs fantastic, no on-the-surface issues / errors
my note 3 4.4.2 is leaned out -
all-in-all I removed about 650MB from system/apps / system/priv-app, and data/app - and I have excellent battery life, fast charging, use the true Hardware GPS (with no Verizon location services involved - thanks to power toggles gps toggle feature). Yep, that's right, in note 3 (4.4.2), if you opt to use GPS only in location settings it still engages Verizon location services too - they lied about gps only... it's not. but with power toggles it does in fact ONLY use the hardware GPS
with accuracy between 6 to 10 to 13 ft - usually 10ft though most of the time.So, for those who are having trouble with kitkat - not sure what you are doing, but it is fast IMO
