No Data Toggle switch on 8.1

[rpkay]

Yes they're actual toggles, not shortcuts for settings. Watch this
http://youtu.be/41l5Tv124Yw

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[Dratwister]

Now I'm really glad that in where I'm living, an unlimited plan of mobile network costs only nearly 3.5$/month...

 

[Blade800]

Data toggle would be nice, 2G/3G/4G toggle even nicer, this is one of my biggest disappointments with 8.1. Turning on 2G when not needing internet is a huge battery saver for me.

Wait, isnt data toggle the same as "3g toggle?" If no I dont know what you are talking about.

By "data toggle" I imagined the 3G connection (my own paid internet).

 

[A895]

I had wanted to see a data toggle too OP. I urn off data all the time and I use an app that turns off data when the screen is off so there is no background data, and it helps with battery life tremendously because it`s not constantly searching for data. That is one thing I really wanted to see in WP8.1. It might show up later still though.

 

[linking1990]

Yes they're actual toggles, not shortcuts for settings. Watch this
Windows Phone 8.1 (from Microsoft) - YouTube

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Can anyone confirm the same for the Wifi toggle? I don't know where I've seen it, but I can swear that when he pressed on the Wifi toggle it opened up the settings for the Wifi!!!

 

[godsend85]

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[haikallp]

Can anyone confirm the same for the Wifi toggle? I don't know where I've seen it, but I can swear that when he pressed on the Wifi toggle it opened up the settings for the Wifi!!!

Yes, I can confirm that the WiFi button on the action centre is merely a shortcut to the WiFi settings page. Other things like airplane mode, screen rotation lock, and Bluetooth are actual toggles though. Baffles me as to why MS did this. And the lack of mobile data toggle is disappointing.

 

[Zeem Frostmaw]

I have my Wi-Fi enabled or my 3G enabled. Never both at once, since I want to be 100% certain my phone is using the correct data connection.

No big deal if the toggle isn't there since I have shortcut tiles on my start screen anyway, but it's definitely an oversight.

 

[DJCBS]

Do people turn off their data frequently? I know I turn my Bluetooth and sometimes even my WiFi on an off on occasion, but I can't recall ever disabling my data. Can't think of a reason why I would, although I'm sure there must be one if that function is available.

I never have it on. I very seldom use my data plan and I only have 150MB per month which I never use more than 50MB. Why? Because I can count with the fingers in one hand the amount of times I don't have WiFi available. Everywhere I go I have access to the WiFi network of Fon. Only when I don't have WiFi do I turn on the data.

So yes, data toggles are quite important and used. I can say the absence of a data toggle in the Action centre basically reduced its utility in half to myself.

 

[anon(5969054)]

I like to turn on 2G instead of 3G when im at a good wifi for a longer period (like home). Huge battery gain. So yes, the toggle is required!! End of discussion.

 

[bleargh]

Can't you just turn on airplane mode then tick wifi on/off as needed if you're concerned about mobile data usage?

 

[Zeem Frostmaw]

Can't you just turn on airplane mode then tick wifi on/off as needed if you're concerned about mobile data usage?

Of course not. Airplane mode renders all data connections useless, including regular calls and SMS. It's a last resort if there ever was one.

 

[Im_Q]

Of course not. Airplane mode renders all data connections useless, including regular calls and SMS. It's a last resort if there ever was one.

Of course you can. You can do it today. It even says you can turn on wifi, Bluetooth, etc separately underneath the airplane mode toggle button.

 

[Zeem Frostmaw]

Of course you can. You can do it today. It even says you can turn on wifi, Bluetooth, etc separately underneath the airplane mode toggle button.

No, it says you can turn on Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and NFC separately. So still no calls or SMS.

 

[Im_Q]

No, it says you can turn on Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and NFC separately. So still no calls or SMS.

"bleargh" was asking about independent wifi toggling while in airplane mode to save mobile data. To whom you replied with "of course not" and asserted that all data connections are useless. I was pointing out that you are wrong in stating that since wifi is a form of data connection. I didn't say that calls and sms would work.

 

[anony_mouse]

I frequently switch data on and off for several reasons, for example:
- my data plan is limited. I sometimes switch off data access to reduce unnecessary use.
- when roaming, I enable data only when I need it. To do this, I enable data roaming in the settings and toggle it on and off from the android notification bar.

If this is true, it's yet another stupid mistake by Microsoft. The 8.1 update looks like a serious disappointment.

 

[Zeem Frostmaw]

I didn't say that calls and sms would work.

I think it's pretty safe to assume that the people in this thread want to still be able to receive texts and calls while limiting 3G usage. As I said, Airplane mode would be a last resort.

 

[Dario Federico]

Having a 1gb data Plan i use wifi when I'm home and 3g when not, so a toggle is very useful

 

[Sagar Limaye]

It's VERY surprising that this was left out. A toggle button is all we are asking for, I mean come on! How hard can it be? All it has to do is start/stop the data service on the phone, how is this supposed to "drain" the battery like some users say it would?

 

[russshoe]

I have my data off 90% of the time flying on WiFi