Data Connection - Can you turn it on & off

[Guest MI 99XPL]

I got my Blackjack II a couple of days ago. It's my 1st smartphone, so I'm learning a lot about the Blackjack II and also about WM6.

Reading information on the web, it makes me think my phone is getting data a lot for some of the software to work (Google maps and others). I haven't set up my data plan with AT&T yet, mainly because I didn't think I'd need it when I go the phone. But now that I'm learning about my phone, I'm starting to change my mind.

It there a setting, or a reg edit, or even a program, I can adjust to prevent my phone from sending/receiving data through AT&T? Or something like a pop up message asking me to confirm that I'm going to use data from AT&T?

I'd like to figure out which program I'm using that requires data. That way I can decide if I should use it on my phone, or find an alternative like a GPS only software. And if I decide to use the program, knowing when I’m using data through AT&T will help me purchase the right size data plan. (I'd hate to burn through my discount from work just because of buying the unlimited data plan. I'm trying to save money, not keep adding features I don't know how much I'm using. Although I'd bet AT&T wants me to buy them!!).

Thanks,

Andy

Edited March 13, 2008 by MI 99XPL

[Guest thelostsoul]

This has already been discussed on this forum before.

Any time there is a letter in the top right of your screen (where the signal bars are), whether it be G, E or 3G, you are using data and therefore will be charged for it according to your plan.

There is an application which might solve your problem here:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=251819

And Google Maps uses data for the maps. Garmin Mobile XT is the current best solution which does not use data for the maps, but costs about $100 USD, depending on where you live.

[Guest waynepyrah]

I got my Blackjack II a couple of days ago. It's my 1st smartphone, so I'm learning a lot about the Blackjack II and also about WM6.

Reading information on the web, it makes me think my phone is getting data a lot for some of the software to work (Google maps and others). I haven't set up my data plan with AT&T yet, mainly because I didn't think I'd need it when I go the phone. But now that I'm learning about my phone, I'm starting to change my mind.

It there a setting, or a reg edit, or even a program, I can adjust to prevent my phone from sending/receiving data through AT&T? Or something like a pop up message asking me to confirm that I'm going to use data from AT&T?

I'd like to figure out which program I'm using that requires data. That way I can decide if I should use it on my phone, or find an alternative like a GPS only software. And if I decide to use the program, knowing when I’m using data through AT&T will help me purchase the right size data plan. (I'd hate to burn through my discount from work just because of buying the unlimited data plan. I'm trying to save money, not keep adding features I don't know how much I'm using. Although I'd bet AT&T wants me to buy them!!).

Thanks,

Andy

I use something called nodata that I think I got on here

Stops the data connection from even starting up - really useful when roaming!

[Guest MI 99XPL]

Awesome! I'm able to turn the data on and off. Thanks for your help thelostsoul & waynepyrah!

The software at XDA-developers didn't like my phone. Maybe it's because I'm running WM6???? But I did a seach for nodata and got the original post from Paul (MVP) here at MoDaCo. That worked great. It's kind of weird becuase they both have the same icon.

MoDaCo - Nodata (BJII & WM6)

Thanks Again.

Andy.

Edited March 14, 2008 by MI 99XPL