A few data Q's

tvogt15 · September 30th, 2010, 09:47 PM

I'd like to mention I've done my research before I decided to post this thread.

So I'm brand new to android phones and I got a HTC Desire and my data plan has only 100mb's on it.

I got 3g watchdog so I can keep an eye on my usage but I've noticed it'll randomly get higher without me using any internet. I've read that this is because of background sync.

I've tried turning off the syncing on the power control widget but I've noticed that its still using a small amount of data. Would turning off background data and/or auto sync in the settings menu solve this problem? and how does turning those off limit how my apps work (i mainly use facebook and twitter).

turbohobbit · October 1st, 2010, 05:35 AM

Getting more data allowance would solve the problem...

snowmobile · October 1st, 2010, 06:03 AM

If you turn off auto sync then your facebook and twitter won't update. If you want to use those then you really need a bigger allowance. 100mb is nothing on a smartphone, I can quite easily use that in a day!

tvogt15 · October 1st, 2010, 09:43 PM

I guess ill have to man up and get 1gig of data, thanks guys

ianb11 · October 2nd, 2010, 03:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snowmobile

If you turn off auto sync then your facebook and twitter won't update. If you want to use those then you really need a bigger allowance. 100mb is nothing on a smartphone, I can quite easily use that in a day!

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