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[Q] Verizon WiFi Auto-On App

Anyone have a work around to make the Verizon WiFi Auto-On app work? I have a VZW Galaxy Nexus, but I get an error when opening the app that states the app is only for VZW customers.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.vzw.wificonnect

I dont think it supports ICS. I use Llama to do my home/work/away settings. Very good app been using it since I got an android phone.

I have been trying the Verizon Wifi app as well.
I gave up.
I kept looking and found Auto Wifi Enabler that seems to work on pretty much the same premise at Verizon's app - it turns your wifi on and off based on location and saved networks.
I'm not sure what happened but it isn't showing up in the Market or my App List but it is on my phone right now. Very strange.

VinceT3 said:
I dont think it supports ICS. I use Llama to do my home/work/away settings. Very good app been using it since I got an android phone.
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Started using Llama with an auto wifi off app, and it is really helping my battery lots. This also adds peace of mind for ringers and other issues...

Agreed on Llama. Downloaded it to use for Wifi on/off at home and have since found a wide variety of uses for it including disabling screen timeout and adjusting brightness while charging vs. running on battery, automatic ringtone/volume adjustment based on locations and time of day, etc.
It uses cell towers to determine your location (not GPS) and doesn't appear to add much to battery drain. If anything, the automatic Wifi and screen brightness/timeout rules do more to conserve battery than the program would add in overhead.

gadzooks64 said:
I have been trying the Verizon Wifi app as well.
I gave up.
I kept looking and found Auto Wifi Enabler that seems to work on pretty much the same premise at Verizon's app - it turns your wifi on and off based on location and saved networks.
I'm not sure what happened but it isn't showing up in the Market or my App List but it is on my phone right now. Very strange.
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Cannot find this app, that's the exact name?

circsmonky said:
Cannot find this app, that's the exact name?
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The VZW app is linked in the OP. Auto Wifi Enabler does not seem to be in the market any longer.

AT&T smart WiFi - worth it?

I just disabled the app as I got annoyed by the notifications but I never really had the app actually turn off / on WiFi. Wondering if anyone is actually using it and can comment on its usefulness
I used to use Smart WiFi ( paid ) but stop using it because it stopped working properly and dev is stagnant
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andy_d0 said:
I just disabled the app as I got annoyed by the notifications but I never really had the app actually turn off / on WiFi. Wondering if anyone is actually using it and can comment on its usefulness
I used to use Smart WiFi ( paid ) but stop using it because it stopped working properly and dev is stagnant
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I disabled this also but have also wondered if there was any functionality it provided.

i used it very briefly when I first got the phone and I didnt find it useful at all. I disabled it, as well.
Among other features, it's supposed to help you connect to AT&T hotspots around your area but I found that while it did connect to the wifi hotspot, half the time, my data wouldn't work (no notifications, emails wont send/receive....)

Problems after Tmobile's auto update

hey guys, there are 2 problems I found after the auto update from Tmobile.
1. WiFi still on even you "turn off" , you can exam this by install WiFi Analyzer. This app will not work when WiFi is really turn off.
2. VPN profile will auto remove right after you hit the back button. Before the update, I saved 4 VPN profiles and everything works fine.
Why Tmobile's update always mess up things? They killed my M8 and now doing this to my G4........so annoying.!!!!!

usnyty said:
hey guys, there are 2 problems I found after the auto update from Tmobile.
1. WiFi still on even you "turn off" , you can exam this by install WiFi Analyzer. This app will not work when WiFi is really turn off.
2. VPN profile will auto remove right after you hit the back button. Before the update, I saved 4 VPN profiles and everything works fine.
Why Tmobile's update always mess up things? They killed my M8 and now doing this to my G4........so annoying.!!!!!
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1. Disable Wi-Fi scanning in advanced Wi-Fi setting. If checked, it stills scan for Wi-Fi signals for numerous different reasons.
2. I just installed Cisco anyconnect app and my profiles didn't get deleted hitting back button or closing the app and "force close" app in the app settings, can you describe little more in dtail? Which app are you using?
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I observe the vpn bug as well. It is really annoying.
I go to settings, vpn and basic vpn. Add a profile, connect, use and disconnect.
When I go to settings, vpn and basic vpn later, there are no saved profiles. Drivers me nuts.

sharpehenry said:
1. Disable Wi-Fi scanning in advanced Wi-Fi setting. If checked, it stills scan for Wi-Fi signals for numerous different reasons.
2. I just installed Cisco anyconnect app and my profiles didn't get deleted hitting back button or closing the app and "force close" app in the app settings, can you describe little more in dtail? Which app are you using?
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Thanks for your answer to the WiFi problem. Now it's "really" turned off. :good:

aptalca said:
I observe the vpn bug as well. It is really annoying.
I go to settings, vpn and basic vpn. Add a profile, connect, use and disconnect.
When I go to settings, vpn and basic vpn later, there are no saved profiles. Drivers me nuts.
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There are some situations that will drive you more crazy:
If you on WiFi and connect to VPN, you can disconnect VPN by just turn off WiFi.
BUT, if you using carrier's network and connect to VPN, you have no way to disconnect it!! Profile is not there, no disconnect option from notification. (It just suddenly come to my mind, you may be able to disconnect by switching to AirPlane mode, then switch back. Or turn off mobile data, then turn it back on to disconnect.)
Otherwise, you will have to restart your phone.

I see it is not just me having this issue with the VPN connections not saving.
Called t-mobile, they say they don't support vpn's, called LG, and they said maybe my phone is defective and to send it back, now here on XDA I get the scoop.
Is there a work-around or app that I can use to connect to my vpn without having to reenter the damn info everytime?
Thanks
Peter

I switched to using openvpn. Installed openvpn access server on my home server. It was ridiculously easy to set up through the web gui. You can also easily download the client configuration files from the web gui directly onto the devices. It just works.
The only downside is, it is the commercial version of their software and it only allows two concurrent users connected with the free license (not really a problem for me, but may be for others).
The android app can also put a direct shortcut on your home screen so when you press it once, it automatically connects and returns to the home screen. Just one click and you're good to go. Doesn't get any simpler.
I know it's not the answer you expected but I highly recommend openvpn

Same thing here
I purchased it yesterday and as soon as the store clerk powered it up a new OS update downloaded without any warning. I didn't think much of it at the time, but after reading your post I am sure that T-Mobile and LG did something wrong because VPN profiles don't stay saved. I hope the next update will fix it. Also, I'm discouraged to call T-Mobile or LG after reading that those calls from others who are also in the same predicament as I am were a complete waste of time . Oh well, can't win 'em all, but the phone is sure nice otherwise. If there's one thing I've learned over the years is that the amount of money you spend on a phone (or other things in general) is never a measure of quality.

*net_scheduler* wakelock

I am constantly seeing the *net_scheduler* wakelock, does anyone have a clue what I can do to reduce it? I tried deleting data from play services and greenify most apps, but it still appears. It came out of nowhere after updating to OOS 2.3.6.

Since you have root. Set it to 7200 seconds ... Its safe to set ...with amplify via xposed
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lummujaj said:
Since you have root. Set it to 7200 seconds ... Its safe to set ...with amplify via xposed
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Any way to manage this without Amplify? I find Xposed to be more trouble than it's worth.
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great, I'm not the only one. i found that this wakelock usually pops up when my mobile data is enabled (LTE). this doesn't happen to me on WiFi. I usually just disable my data now when I don't use it, helps keep this wakelock at bay.

andyman_187 said:
great, I'm not the only one. i found that this wakelock usually pops up when my mobile data is enabled (LTE). this doesn't happen to me on WiFi. I usually just disable my data now when I don't use it, helps keep this wakelock at bay.
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I have a Note Edge N915F. In 10 hours I have 64 wakes and 592 blocked. But still it comes up in red on Amplify.
Delay time in Amplify is set to 10800 and everything works fine so far.

Opinions on Datally?

Did a few searches but couldn't find much mention of it. Are you guys using it and finding it actually helps?

I immediately removed it as soon as it asked for permission to enable a vpn. I use OpenVPN full time on my home router for all devices behind it, and I have OpenVPN configured to automatically enable/disable on the phone using Tasker and OpenVPN Tasker Plugin, I know what apps use background data and what does not, so no need for me. I have three apps that watch data as secondary functions, and therefore tell me what apps are using it the most. I'm more aware and informed I guess than the average user., so it is a step back in control for me.

Pkt_Lnt said:
I immediately removed it as soon as it asked for permission to enable a vpn. I use OpenVPN full time on my home router for all devices behind it, and I have OpenVPN configured to automatically enable/disable on the phone using Tasker and OpenVPN Tasker Plugin, I know what apps use background data and what does not, so no need for me. I have three apps that watch data as secondary functions, and therefore tell me what apps are using it the most. I'm more aware and informed I guess than the average user., so it is a step back in control for me.
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Other than you already having a VPN, is there an issue with datally enabling a VPN?

mlin said:
Other than you already having a VPN, is there an issue with datally enabling a VPN?
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Datally only uses a VPN locally in order to monitor data usage according to what I've read.
VPN
When Data Saver is turned on, Datally creates a secure Virtual Private Network (VPN) on your phone to help you understand and control your mobile data usage. The VPN allows Datally to stop apps from using mobile data when you don’t want them to. When you turn Data Saver off, the VPN also turns off.
Note: The Datally VPN is only on your phone. It doesn’t redirect your Internet traffic to any other servers or locations. Google doesn't receive the data in your VPN.
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thenags said:
Datally only uses a VPN locally in order to monitor data usage according to what I've read.
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Okay, so it doesn't provide any of the privacy advantages of a standard VPN service?

mlin said:
Okay, so it doesn't provide any of the privacy advantages of a standard VPN service?
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No, it's just meant for data/battery savings.
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I do know that Google WiFi Assistant VPN conflicts with my OpenVPN when both try to connect at once. I've disabled the wifi Assistant VPN as unnecessary. As to Datally, I don't know, since I never fully enabled it before uninstall.
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thenags said:
No, it's just meant for data/battery savings.
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If you use just the data saver that is built in to the system, it will save battery.
But wouldn't having a VPN on all the time negate the battery you save of using less data? Vs just using data saver to block apps you don't want to use data except when they are in the foreground or if they have otherwise been granted unrestricted data use when data saver is on.
You can use another app to monitor how much data each app is consuming. The apps already monitor it so the other app would actually just be reading something that is already recorded, so it should not use much more battery.

I've only had the phone a few days but installed Datally right away and my battery life has been unbelievable. Going to turn it off today and see how it goes.
I did install Doze 4 GPS too.
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