QUOTE(toshio14 @ Apr 10 2011, 11:29 AM)
my N8 keep on auto-connecting to my home wireless connection, even after i manually turn it off. any advice on how to stop this?
now that i think of it, how can i be sure that it does not auto-connect to any available 3G connection i.e. those that will cost me? tried setting the connection to GSM only but saw last night it still tried to connect to available GPRS connection
You can try these methods below:
1. Switch off the 'Show WLAN availability' and 'scanning for networks' which searches WLAN frequently.
Menu > Settings > Connectivity > WLAN > press Options > Settings > Show WLAN availability > Never
Menu > Settings > Connectivity > Settings
Switch to WLAN > Manual
Data use in home network > Always ask
Data use when roaming > Always ask
2. Disable the application's WLAN connectivity from connecting automatically.
Menu > Settings > Application manager > Installed apps
Press on EVERY application and HOLD > Choose 'Suite settings' (If available) > Network Connection > Ask when needed.
3. Switch off the online widgets on the N8 home screen.
Home Screen > press Options > Widget to Offline mode.
Then restart the N8.
4. Set the retrieval frequency of Mail feature.
Menu > Applications > Mail (You might have moved it) > Settings > Press on your Email > Synchronization > Retrieval frequency > Choose anything except Soonest.
Note: Do the same steps for every email you have.
Note: If you choose Soonest, your N8 will need to stay connected all the time to get your mail Updates as soon as possible,
which will require your WLAN to be always connected.