'E' symbol, how to get it off
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 Jan 3 2009, 10:08 PM, updated 17y ago
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hey guys how do i get that damn 'E' thing ffrom the left hand top corner? i think maxis has been charging me unnecessarily for using their internet network eventho i am on wifi.
one more thing, will our telco charge us for using the 'location services'? as in using maps gps |
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Jan 3 2009, 10:12 PM
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just make sure at APN setting there put 'disable' or 'nothing' or any other irrelevant words will do...
another way is jailbreak your phone and download SBsetting from Cydia , it has toggle on or off the EDGE .. after done that , click on safari see it still connect to internet or not even 3G & WiFi are off . when i 1st bought the phone , maxis also charged me rm450+ for mobile internet data only....  This post has been edited by AiRBooM: Jan 3 2009, 10:15 PM |
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Jan 3 2009, 10:12 PM
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E = EDGE ?
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Jan 3 2009, 10:35 PM
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the 'e' is just an indication to "inform" that you are currently connected to an edge speed network.
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Jan 4 2009, 04:57 AM
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yea but it seems as tho i have only loaded max 3 pages using maxis network and my bill spike up RM180.
where is the APN settings? i've disabled 3g and data roaming since i got the phone. i used the maps quite often which requires the location services..does that contribute to my skyrocketing bill? by right shouldnt right.. like using normal car gps incurs no fees This post has been edited by irving: Jan 4 2009, 04:58 AM |
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Jan 4 2009, 05:22 AM
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yes it should.. by using location service means that u agree to be on open internet... since ure using maps... no wonder it skyrocketed...
have u ever consider to get the unlimited data package? its cheap... around rm120 permonth with unlimited access.. try doing this... everytime u done with ur maps.. switch off ur location services... This post has been edited by g3n0c|d3: Jan 4 2009, 05:25 AM |
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Jan 4 2009, 05:23 AM
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QUOTE(g3n0c|d3 @ Jan 4 2009, 05:22 AM) yes it should.. by using location service means that u agree to be on open internet... since ure using maps... no wonder it skyrocketed... this means that it doesnt work like normal car GPS per se?have u ever consider to get the unlimited data package? its cheap... around rm120 permonth with unlimited access..  |
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Jan 4 2009, 05:26 AM
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no man... it is assist gps...., not total gps like garmin device...
like i said.. if ure on the go and need gps, the unlimited data package is ur solution |
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Jan 4 2009, 12:07 PM
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@TS
If u really want to remove that 'E' or 'O' or '3G', u can replace the UIimages with a blank ones or use winterboard just to turn it off (so u can turn it back on if u want to). But this is just to hide the icon, not to disable the service. |
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Jan 4 2009, 03:04 PM
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QUOTE(irving @ Jan 4 2009, 04:57 AM) yea but it seems as tho i have only loaded max 3 pages using maxis network and my bill spike up RM180. I've already consult with maxis operator , even u did not use their internet services but you leave the EDGE on all the time , it still will charge you automatically whenever the EDGE is on , the best is follow my previous post disable the EDGE at APN setting there , Settings --> General --> Network --> Cellular Data Network --> APN where is the APN settings? i've disabled 3g and data roaming since i got the phone. i used the maps quite often which requires the location services..does that contribute to my skyrocketing bill? by right shouldnt right.. like using normal car gps incurs no fees hope it helps |
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Jan 4 2009, 03:17 PM
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Just to ask a question ...
The E icon at the top left is just an indication that I am in an area that have Edge service or it means I am connected to it (which means it is charging me money). Because i turn edge off in SB settings and I try access some web pages and it says I am not connected to the internet already ... but still the E symbol is still there. |
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Jan 4 2009, 03:36 PM
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QUOTE(selinix @ Jan 4 2009, 03:17 PM) Just to ask a question ... even though you off the EDGE already it will still have the "E" logo on top of it.... just get use to it lo , every time check SB setting see whether EDGE got auto on it or not ... this is what i do normally The E icon at the top left is just an indication that I am in an area that have Edge service or it means I am connected to it (which means it is charging me money). Because i turn edge off in SB settings and I try access some web pages and it says I am not connected to the internet already ... but still the E symbol is still there.  because maxis will not off it for you automatically... what to do... |
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Jan 4 2009, 03:49 PM
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QUOTE(AiRBooM @ Jan 4 2009, 03:36 PM) even though you off the EDGE already it will still have the "E" logo on top of it.... just get use to it lo , every time check SB setting see whether EDGE got auto on it or not ... this is what i do normally So everytime i see the E it means maxis is draining my money ? because maxis will not off it for you automatically... what to do... |
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Jan 4 2009, 03:53 PM
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QUOTE(selinix @ Jan 4 2009, 03:49 PM) So everytime i see the E it means maxis is draining my money ? No... not really ... did u read my post carefully ? i said even though you off the EDGE already the "E" logo sometimes will still show on top if it.  you just simply put any wrong keywords in APN setting there , then maxis will not drain your money on EDGE. This post has been edited by AiRBooM: Jan 4 2009, 03:54 PM |
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Jan 4 2009, 04:02 PM
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Despite everything i tried as suggessted here, the 'E" is still there... and i'm on Celcom... i'm gonna wait for my bill end of this month and decided if i should subsribe to the unlimited data plan...
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Jan 4 2009, 04:02 PM
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Not sometime ... it will always be there. Its just an indication thats you're in an EDGE covered area. If u want to make sure EDGE is disable, turn off WiFi and open safari. If u still can surf then EDGE/GPRS is still on.
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Jan 4 2009, 09:23 PM
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So my best bet now is just not to use internet outside my wifi range right? Anyway the APN there how to disable edge?
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Jan 4 2009, 09:36 PM
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QUOTE(irving @ Jan 4 2009, 09:23 PM) So my best bet now is just not to use internet outside my wifi range right? Anyway the APN there how to disable edge? From [GUIDE] Malaysia iPhone User Guide (MiPUG)QUOTE This is probably the most $$$ expensive problem most new iPhone users will encounter so it ranks #1 in this section. The EDGE connection is 'ON' by default on every iPhone. This will incur hefty charges to your phone bill if the connection is used by applications over long periods. If you actually want to use EDGE regularly though over 3G or Wi-Fi, you may want to look at signing up for unlimited data plans which you can ask your telco provider about. Most of us don't use EDGE unless we need MMS functionality (Section 2: #??) so the fix is as follows. a) For non jailbroken phones, enter any irrelevant text such as "nothing" or "disable" in the APN field (Settings> General> Network> Cellular Data Network> APN) to disable EDGE. b) For jailbroken phones, you can download 'BossPrefs' or 'SBSettings' via Cydia and use those apps to disable EDGE. You can also use either of these apps to easily toggle On/Off for WiFi, SSH, 3G, etc. Note that the EDGE (E) and GPRS (o) icons in the top-left corner of your iPhone screen will always be there whether or not EDGE is On/Off. So if you are feeling a bit antsy and just want to double check whether EDGE really is turned off, you can try loading a website in Safari or simply access your Weather application. Make sure 3G and Wi-Fi are also disabled. If an error message pops up saying there is no connection, you're safe. Another way you can try is to call your telco to disable your EDGE. I know Maxis can. I called maxis to unsubscribe the EDGE and after 2hrs+, the E logo disppear from the phone.  This post has been edited by TripleH: Jan 4 2009, 09:40 PM |
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Jan 4 2009, 11:10 PM
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i checked my bill statement everyday. I dun think if the E, 3G or GPRS shows on our iphone will charge on the mobile internet access. Is just an indication tat these mobile internet service is able to be accessed. Using wifi on our iphone WONT charge to our bill. Then if do wat the hell is WIFI in iphone, blame Steve? U can *** the customer service centre if they claimed tat using wifi will also charge your phone bill. *** them kao kao.
For maxis user, diabling apn or setting watever username or password wont help. Just JB lo else subscribe rm5(1mb) or rm8(5mb)/month for mobile internet usage. Thinking tat free apps is really free in iphone? Yes! is free to dl but might bring u Ads. Just beware lo. turn to flight mode before u go play ur apps if u dun wan to be charged. Else buy the apps then is Ads free. Taking photo also will charge ur network. Very funny huh. Ya it does. 1kb=rm0.01 for 1 photo. try and see la. Tot already close safari as i accidently tap on it. then when i checked my network data usage. BOOM 1.5mb received without my acknowledgment. the safari works in the background. 1.5mb=RM15 standard internet charge! |
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Jan 6 2009, 09:10 AM
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setting APN not work for me..any other solution? its really drinking my money loo. i use celcom with my singtel iphone 3g..
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Jan 6 2009, 03:47 PM
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@hybridnos
Have you tried SBSetting? |
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Jan 6 2009, 03:53 PM
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my ks20 also always got "E" ... but i check it mean that area got Edge .. but it aint connected rite ? btw in on prepaid .. so not much fuss
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Jan 6 2009, 04:17 PM
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it means the area is on edge.
nothing fancy. |
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