Does android switch off 3G on wifi?

geekonthepc · Nov 24, 2011

Hi there

I've just got my first Android phone - HTC Sensation XE and love it. However, amongst a couple of other things - I'm slightly disappointed in the rather poor battery life.

I was just wondering - is Android programmed to turn off 3G (and switch to 2G) when connected to wifi? It would seem a common sense thing to do in my opinion and would save battery. If it doesn't, is there any way I can configure it to do so?

Cheers

Alex

chanchan05 · Nov 24, 2011

All phones dont switch off 3G when connected to WiFi, whether it be a Nokia, an iPhone, a BB or whatever. They do stop using 3G internet, but the 3G radio is still on. The phone will connect to the mobile network which has the highest signal at that given location, even if they arent getting data for it at the moment.

As for bad battery life, that's something I've come to expect out of HTC.

Hrethgir · Nov 24, 2011

Yeah, HTC has a bit of a rep for poor battery management. You can probably get a bigger battery for that phone, though. I know, not the best solution, but my buddy did that with his HTC Droid Incredible, and it easily lasts him a full day now. Just an option to help solve the problem.

Brucew0617 · Nov 25, 2011

You can download an app which called HiNet, it will auto shut down 3G when you open WIFI.

geekonthepc · Nov 25, 2011

Brucew0617 said:
You can download an app which called HiNet, it will auto shut down 3G when you open WIFI.

Any ideas where I can get it?

wags14 · Nov 26, 2011

I use Juice Defender Ultimate from the android market. Great on battery life and it will control your wifi and 3g/4g connections along with all other radios and apps. Check it out.

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