Help Fastest way to toggle internet mode?

[AM_SOS]

Hi all,

This is about activating the internet on the phone and toggling between 3G/2G.

To my surprise I recently came to the realisation that there is no "one-click" way of switching the internet on/off on all stock Android OS's (I am running KitKat and it's still the same as earlier versions).

There is of course a "power control" widget that provides such shortcuts. But surprisingly, it doesn't have any options for switching on the internet !

I have used the nice "power toggles" app/widget which does give me a shortcut to several apps. However, even that needs several clicks when I need to switch on the internet or to toggle between network modes.

Of course in the notification centre there is button that takes me to the "data usage" page, but there that doesn't let me toggle the network modes !

In all, I am left baffled as to why Android phones marketed and built around the idea of an internet ready phone don't provide simple and direct access to such basic internet functions.

Comments and suggestions to get around this welcome!

 

[PeterD2]

I was looking for this myself. My old HTC had a Mobile on/off widget that I placed under the power control widget. One press and the 3G switched off but phone and texts still work. It doesn't seem to be a standard Android or Motorola feature.

There are a few similar widgets in the Play store just search for "mobile on off". i haven't tried any of them yet.

 

[breadnatty08]

There are a few similar widgets in the Play store just search for "mobile on off". i haven't tried any of them yet.

Yeah, there are quite a few data toggle widgets in the Play Store. Majority of them are free as well. Some are a little faster than others. I haven't used on in a long time so I'm not good at a recommendation.

 

[sfbloodbrother]

Are you looking for a toggle between WiFi and data?

 

[PeterD2]

Hi, I don't know about the OP, but I am looking for a widget? that lets me switch off the 3G internet connection only but still receive calls and texts.

HTC has/had a nice widget to do this. It still lets you make calls and texts but lets you switch 3G data off. A typical UK provider will give you a lot of call minutes and texts but 3G internet can be limited.

Cheers

 

[PoiSpin]

Data enabler widget. does exactly what you want and its what I use to turn my 3g on and off. Free on the play store

 

[Deleted User]

I use Powerful Control on various devices with great success. You can add a big, multi-toggle widget or individual ones.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.farproc.powerfulcontrol.free

 

[Stepheninkent]

I am in uk I leave my internet on 24 7 but I have turned on update apps on wifi only
play store settings this greatly reduces my Internet usage most opperators have a data usage app that lets you monitor your usage and sofar have not gone over my meger allowance