Data control in Android 2.3

pctech · Aug 29, 2011, 17:28:46

I'm on the verge of ordering an SE Xperia Mini but am just wondering whether anyone knows if its possible to switch data on and off as I only want to switch it on when I need it as don't want to have to pay for a data bolt on.

pctech · Aug 29, 2011, 17:53:27

Answered my own question.

Simon · Aug 29, 2011, 18:42:35

That's handy. I'm pretty sure you can turn data off on any phone, but it would obviously limit functionality, and a data bolt on would be much more cost effective.

pctech · Aug 30, 2011, 20:50:50

Placed the order for the Xperia tonight, hoping will have it by the weekend.

sparkler · Aug 30, 2011, 21:02:22

goodluck installing maleware

pctech · Aug 30, 2011, 21:12:18

eh?

Simon · Aug 30, 2011, 21:40:24

Quite! I think he may be referring to the Android app store.

pctech · Aug 30, 2011, 21:49:49

So long as you are careful but that goes for PCs and dare I say it, Macs too.

pctech · Sep 01, 2011, 15:07:49

Rang to check my order status today and Data Select who operate the SE store tell me they can't find it despite me getting an order confirmation.

I told them to cancel and have ordered it from CPW instead.

pctech · Sep 04, 2011, 18:37:08

Well, the Xperia Mini arrived on Friday but was a wee bit too light and found myself brushing the capacitive buttons on the bottom with my thumb and the mic position made me sound like I was mumbling.

So it went back to CPW yesterday and I have now ordered an HTC Desire which is more the size I'm used to, should be able to collect it from CPW on Wednesday,

pctech · Sep 06, 2011, 11:05:39

Looks like CPW were discounting old stock and by all accounts HTC are stopping production and support so I think I'll let it lapse and save up for a Sensation.

Simon · Sep 06, 2011, 11:13:02

Desire HD?

Glenn · Sep 06, 2011, 11:33:21

The Samsung Galaxy SII is a very good phone apparently

pctech · Sep 06, 2011, 14:26:19

Might look at the Desire S.

mrapoc · Sep 07, 2011, 22:33:36

Install somethin like oxygen rom on the desire.

I have mine customised that i have a data on/off button on the drop down toolbox.

pctech · Sep 08, 2011, 12:20:21

I am abandoning plans to get a smartphone for the min.

Simon · Sep 08, 2011, 13:10:15

Well, that was an anti climax!

pctech · Sep 08, 2011, 14:28:57

I am still looking, TBH just concerned that if the device goes out of support they won't issue securtiy updates for whatever flavour of Android its running.

Inkblot · Sep 08, 2011, 16:24:07

Much as I hate to say this....don't Apple continue to support previous versions of the iPhone? I have had 2 smartphones, 1st shipped with Android 1.5 but was upgraded to 2.1, 2nd (Current) shipped with 2.2 I think, I have since upgraded to 2.3. Whether further updates will be available I have no idea

Glenn · Sep 08, 2011, 16:37:14

Ice Cream Sandwich is supposed to bring all Android platforms to the same release state, but I would think that there will be a minimum spec.

pctech · Sep 09, 2011, 19:09:50

I'm looking at the Xperia Ray as it is aluminium and is slightly smaller than 6700 although a bit wider.

O2 have it on PAYG but might pay a bit more and get it SIM free so not tied to network approved firmware.