cannot tahan anymore so i called 123 to make a complain - where is my free 500MB data? they say will check.

i just look at my data usage for the last 24 hours (i got my iphone since 24 hours ago) and this is from my hotlink statement -

02-08-09 11:02:17 GPRS 00:00:00 Data RM2.00
02-08-09 10:15:43 GPRS 00:00:00 Data RM0.59
02-08-09 09:53:28 GPRS 00:00:00 Data RM0.59
02-08-09 09:18:17 GPRS 00:00:00 Data RM0.65
02-08-09 08:47:32 GPRS 00:00:00 Data RM0.57
02-08-09 08:46:14 GPRS 00:00:00 Data RM-0.11
02-08-09 07:16:51 GPRS 00:00:00 Data RM0.56
02-08-09 06:17:21 GPRS 00:00:00 Data RM0.54
02-08-09 01:09:37 GPRS 00:00:00 Data RM0.53
02-08-09 00:34:12 GPRS 00:00:00 Data RM0.53
02-08-09 00:28:09 GPRS 00:00:00 Data RM0.02
02-08-09 00:27:12 GPRS 00:00:00 Data RM0.02
02-08-09 00:25:39 GPRS 00:00:00 Data RM0.03
02-08-09 00:13:04 GPRS 00:00:00 Data RM0.53
02-08-09 00:11:06 GPRS 00:00:00 Data RM0.02
02-08-09 00:01:17 GPRS 00:00:00 Data RM0.18

01-08-09 23:48:17 GPRS 00:00:00 Data RM0.62
01-08-09 23:46:19 GPRS 00:00:00 Data RM0.04
01-08-09 23:39:54 GPRS 00:00:00 Data RM0.06
01-08-09 23:36:59 GPRS 00:00:00 Data RM0.08
01-08-09 23:35:55 GPRS 00:00:00 Data RM0.01
01-08-09 23:34:39 GPRS 00:00:00 Data RM0.01
01-08-09 23:28:21 GPRS 00:00:00 Data RM0.04
01-08-09 23:12:58 GPRS 00:00:00 Data RM0.04
01-08-09 23:11:49 GPRS 00:00:00 Data RM0.07
01-08-09 23:00:38 GPRS 00:00:00 Data RM0.10
01-08-09 22:59:30 GPRS 00:00:00 Data RM0.01
01-08-09 22:46:17 GPRS 00:00:00 Data RM0.06
01-08-09 22:20:20 GPRS 00:00:00 Data RM0.68
01-08-09 22:13:04 GPRS 00:00:00 Data RM0.07
01-08-09 22:11:35 GPRS 00:00:00 Data RM0.07

01-08-09 22:09:20 GPRS 00:00:00 Data RM0.07
01-08-09 22:04:30 GPRS 00:00:00 Data RM0.07
01-08-09 22:02:06 GPRS 00:00:00 Data RM0.07
01-08-09 21:40:53 GPRS 00:00:00 Data RM0.57
01-08-09 20:48:00 GPRS 00:00:00 Data RM0.57
01-08-09 20:41:45 GPRS 00:00:00 Data RM0.07
01-08-09 20:34:32 GPRS 00:00:00 Data RM0.14
01-08-09 20:33:32 GPRS 00:00:00 Data RM0.11
01-08-09 20:32:08 GPRS 00:00:00 Data RM0.07
01-08-09 19:13:05 GPRS 00:00:00 Data RM0.52
01-08-09 18:40:20 GPRS 00:00:00 Data RM0.56
01-08-09 18:30:02 GPRS 00:00:00 Data RM0.05
01-08-09 18:29:17 GPRS 00:00:00 Data RM0.04
01-08-09 18:23:43 GPRS 00:00:00 Data RM0.08

01-08-09 18:04:05 GPRS 00:00:00 Data RM0.56
01-08-09 18:02:19 GPRS 00:00:00 Data RM0.07
01-08-09 17:56:20 GPRS 00:00:00 Data RM0.06
01-08-09 17:54:06 GPRS 00:00:00 Data RM0.05
01-08-09 17:29:57 GPRS 00:00:00 Data RM0.02
01-08-09 16:24:00 GPRS 00:00:00 Data RM0.20
01-08-09 16:22:49 GPRS 00:00:00 Data RM0.26
01-08-09 16:09:31 GPRS 00:00:00 Data RM1.00
01-08-09 14:33:53 GPRS 00:00:00 Data RM-0.13
01-08-09 14:33:44 GPRS 00:00:00 Data RM1.00
01-08-09 12:23:39 GPRS 00:00:00 Data RM0.65 <<<------------- This is the time I got my iPhone
01-08-09 00:11:40 GPRS 00:00:00 Data RM1.00
31-07-09 23:17:23 GPRS 00:00:00 Data RM0.07
30-07-09 18:30:42 GPRS 00:00:00 Data RM0.44


All these time I didnt use anything online without WIFI and some of the time I noted down, the iPhone was just sitting idle - so who or what is using all these data???


This post has been edited by idoblu: Aug 2 2009, 11:52 AM

no email account has been setup on my iPhone yet. Not sure about the negative amounts. It does that by itself. At this moment I just off my iPhone. If not sure bleed dry. I just emailed Hotlink and ask them to revert all these charges since I should have gotten my free 500MB data since the moment I walked out of their centre. How long they take to activate it is their own problem.

How can my iPhone use data when it is sitting idle? I just note that I put my iPhone down at 11:00am and you see at 11:02am, it uses rm2 worth of data!

@tinkerbel,

I am using Hotlink - no plans except SMS plan
I didnt ter-press. First I am on WIFI now and I wasnt even using the iPhone. Its sitting there on the table.

MY usage says -
Sent - 140KB
Received - 575kb

ok check my e-Statement again and the RM2.00 is now missing and replaced with -
02-08-09 11:21:46 GPRS 00:00:00 Data RM1.00
02-08-09 11:02:17 GPRS 00:00:00 Data RM1.37
02-08-09 10:15:43 GPRS 00:00:00 Data RM0.59

Note: My phone is not JB

This post has been edited by idoblu: Aug 2 2009, 12:12 PM

If i turn off EDGE, GPRS, 3G, will this affect using MMS - sending and receiving?


the info on my e-Statement change again -
02-08-09 11:21:46 GPRS 00:00:00 Data RM0.54
02-08-09 11:02:17 GPRS 00:00:00 Data RM1.37
02-08-09 10:15:43 GPRS 00:00:00 Data RM0.59


This post has been edited by idoblu: Aug 2 2009, 12:17 PM

ok will go read - thanks!

But turning it off wont solve my problem. I will want it when I dont have WIFI right? For now yes it will help until they activate my free data. Thats what the free 500MB is for BUT even when i get the 500MB allowance, it will still be bleeding off by itself without me using it.

ok i got it - thanks all - really appreciate it. A little work around but good to know its possible
*now waiting for my free data activation*

One more "problem" I am facing - wifi signal seems weak compare to my Nokia phone. Not comparing anything, just saying that it seems kind of weak. Is this the norm?

uoh oh! i went to http://unlockit.co.nz/
installed the fake VPN and now I cant make or receive calls.

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Added on August 2, 2009, 1:46 pmi can delete the profile and get back to normal but I think i follow the instructions wrongly.

do i set select "Disable Data (Fake APN)" or " Custom APN"?
I selected Disable Data but after that cant make or receive calls

when you say - "Simple as placing back the settings and you're good to go. Not difficult dude. I've done this many time. Need to be online, place the settings. Don't need, place gibberish words. Done"

does that mean when I need to connect via Maxis network, I delete the fake VPN? but when I want to disable, I need to use WIFI and go back to that website and install the Fake APN? confused already

This post has been edited by idoblu: Aug 2 2009, 03:45 PM

I thought if my iPhone is connected to WIFI, there shouldnt be any network data connections right? well I am still beenn charge even when Im on WIFI

Follow the instructions, click shift and check for updates in iTune but it cant see the ipcc file. Whats wrong?

Ok all kautim. I miss the part about "Enabling Carrier Bundle Support in iTunes 8.2 (Windows)" - thats why cant see the ipcc file.
Now i just put an x behind all the settings like this -
APN: unetx
Username: maxisx
Password: wapx

want to use data, just remove the x. no need retype

Thanks teikwing and davidgary73 for helping out....

yes i feel it too. darn fast. two hours of use drains like 50 percent

This morning I could not turn on my iphone. I connected it to the charger and the battery was flat. The night before I had charge it up to 100%. I might have left the WIFI on and email running, I forgot, but with WIFI on and it not been used at all (standby mode)- can the battery still deplete on its own?

Please advice thank you

iPhone Generation : 3Gs
Firmware: 3.0.1
Unlocked? (or Part Number): officially unlock
iTunes Version : 8.2
PC/MAC : PC
Jailbreaking software : None
Problem Encountered : Battery totally depleted overnight
Steps Taken So Far : recharged back
Screenshot of Problem(if applicable) : N/A
Other Information/Remarks : Just asking if Wifi is set to ON and with possibly Email running, even if the phone is on standby not been used at all, does it drains the battery?

This post has been edited by idoblu: Aug 3 2009, 12:50 PM

yes i feel the battery is draining fast too.

last night it was completely charged up and then i went to bed. i think i left wifi on. this morning i couldnt turn it on. i plug in the charger and the battery shows that its completely flat

This post has been edited by idoblu: Aug 3 2009, 10:42 AM

seriously i think something is wrong. i recharge it 100% this morning. Now already 50%. Didnt make any calls. Didnt surf. WIFI off, 3G off, push mail - off. performed the Force Quit Programs
The phone feels warm like its been used.

not Jailbroken
ok let me do a restore to try

This post has been edited by idoblu: Aug 3 2009, 12:58 PM

after restoring it, battery still draining like crazy
i think i have to return it

got some questions for you sifu -

1. does iphone resize the photos before sending them as MMS?
2. is there a way to attach pics, etc to emails?
3. is there any adjustments or settings for the camera?

thanks

since this morning i wasnt able to get online, or check email, using Maxis 3G data
anyone else facing this problem?

This post has been edited by idoblu: Aug 6 2009, 05:34 PM

yes even though you are not "using" it to surf, there are some charges. just 15 mins can makan RM22. see my bill here -




I was surfing. Infact the phone was idle.

follow this so you can turn off your data connection and just to be safe, turn off Push as well
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/752226

This post has been edited by idoblu: Aug 10 2009, 08:52 PM

probably that 3 pin plug (charger) problem. try plugging at a different room to see if there is anything wrong with that electrical outlet. if doesnt work still then take it back to maxis or where ever you bought it from

is it ok to leave iPhone plug into my computer's USB port all day (charging it)?
i read one post that says its better, but wouldnt that deteriorate the battery?