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APNdroid

APNdroid - No More Billing Heart Attacks

by Yan Matusevich on May 23, 2010 4:12:12 PM — read 18,511 times

Tested version: 2.1.3
Latest version: 2.1.18

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Summary

Ever since iPhone and Co. have been around, people have been dealing with the same old problem: using your phone without a data plan. Smartphone makers make you believe that a data connection (HSDPA, EDGE, GPRS etc.) is absolutely necessary for every user. Without a mobile internet flatrate, your service provider may charge you a fortune just for a couple of megabytes. Is your phone always trying to connect to an expensive data connection? To take care of this problem once and for all, try out the APNdroid app. According to its description, it grants you total control over your mobile internet connection. Let’s find out if it’s actually true!
 


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Features & Use

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APNdroid is supposed to be able to block all data connections, including 3G, EDGE and GPRS. In theory, it shouldn’t have any effect on your mobile network when calling.
We tested out the following scenarios (with Wi-Fi turned off):
 

Data connection blocked:
Everything turns off: Market, Browser, Weather App etc. No programs can connect to the internet. All the calling capabilities continue to work as normal. Wow!
 

Data connection activated:
Everything works as usual.
APNdroid has no control over your Wi-Fi. Apparently, it can only deactivate the phone’s internet capability via APNs. Well done! No extra features are included, but it does what it’s supposed efficiently and neatly.
Wi-Fi internet works perfectly when activated with all programs.
 

Bottom Line:
The Appstore needs more apps like this one. For those you that lack an unlimited data plan or simply would like to have better control over your phone – APNdroid is the right option for you!

 


Update suggestion: It would be really cool if there were a setup function that would let you select which specific APNs you wish to deactivate.
 

Screen & Controls

Section rating: * * * * *

APNdroid is very discreet. You’ll barely notice the main screen when you start up the app.

A small button saying “3G/EDGE/GPRS Enabled/Disabled” is all that appears at the top of your screen. You can switch between the two modes by simply tapping on the button.
 

If you select Notifications, a small icon will appear in your status bar displaying whether your data connection is activated or not.
 

Programs requiring an internet connection will display a network error message. It would be nice if the app would display a full-blown warning window when turning your data connection on/off. This would be a good way to insure that people don't get a heart attack from an expensive billing statement at the end of the month because of accidently leaving your data connection turned on.


Speed & Stability

Section rating: * * * * *

No reliability issues with APNdroid whatsoever! Turning your mobile internet on and off is fast and simple. To avoid any billing surprises, make sure to keep an eye on your status bar!

Price/Performance Ratio

Section rating: * * * * *

APNdroid is available for free from the Android Market.

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Dom P.
May 24, 2010 12:01:29 AM

Droid block is better. it let's you control WiFi and mobile internet in the same way!!


Peter Long
May 24, 2010 12:23:30 AM

true story


Douglas Carter
May 24, 2010 11:46:20 AM

I like APNdroid because I don't have a data plan for my G1, so having this ability is great. I wouldn't want to turn off WiFi at the same time, because I usually only use WiFi to get on the web and just leave the data connection off , but the widget is helpful when I can't find an open WLAN network


Dom P.
May 26, 2010 8:07:02 AM — Edited on May 27, 2010 3:49:28 AM

Droid wall better, Root required.
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whoops i already commented and i got my apps mixed up anyway - disregard

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Market Comments

* * * * *   Stephen, Mar 20, 2011
Does nothing for my Samsung Galaxy S.
* * * * *   Nate, Mar 20, 2011
Simply Great, why this isn't an interrogated option I'll never know.
* * * * *   Lester, Mar 18, 2011
Its good,but stops workin after after turning 3g off for a while or activating wifi AND trying to activate 3g again using this app. It works again aft
* * * * *   greg, Mar 15, 2011
Does not work with g2
* * * * *   David, Mar 14, 2011
Very useful. Great battery saver. Bravo. N1 CM7
* * * * *   Bruce, Mar 14, 2011
It intermittently fails on MyTouch 4g.
* * * * *   Tina, Mar 13, 2011
Battery seemed to drain faster. Uninstalled. Android.
* * * * *   dejan, Mar 12, 2011
Works like a charm on Desire! A must have app! Props to the developers
* * * * *   MagicFab, Mar 12, 2011
stopped working in CyanogenMod 7rc2
* * * * *   Garth, Mar 11, 2011
Force closes on moto defy
* * * * *   sathish, Mar 10, 2011
Some bugs found. Every time I unlocked , I have to reconnect the network manually. Useless.
* * * * *   Marc, Mar 10, 2011
Excellent app!!! Saves battery and money. Telus employee recommended.Glad she did!!!
* * * * *   Schelene, Mar 9, 2011
Works good but turns mms off dispite it being checked Lg optimus one
* * * * *   Sarah, Mar 9, 2011
Love it. Fyi, no apn apps work on froyo for some reason. It doesnt work on my G2 but works great on my G1 and Cliq.
* * * * *   Zulkiflee, Mar 9, 2011
The switch doesn't work on my SGS 2.2!
* * * * *   Amy, Mar 9, 2011
How about adding on-off 3G? Saves battery yet allows background updates
* * * * *   Caleb, Mar 8, 2011
Horrible.
* * * * *   russ, Mar 8, 2011
Widget doesn't change color sometimes. G1
* * * * *   Hoverfish, Mar 8, 2011
Excellent, does exactly what it's supposed to.
* * * * *   silavgroup, Mar 7, 2011
Must have of you like having total control of you data package and save on your battery !!!!!!
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