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| - | + | This application automatically closes your idle connections ('''Wifi + 3G/GPRS + Bluetooth''') in order for your batteries to last much longer if like me you have automatic synchronizations. It switches too the network mode of your phone (use 2G when 3G is not required by connection). | |
| - | + | Analysis made with one automatic sync (calendar & contacts) running on a unused device every hour using Wifi Access Point : '''your batteries will last up to 5x longer with AutoDisconnect enable.''' | |
| - | + | The package is available on the extra-testing repository. '''Please vote for it [http://maemo.org/packages/package_instance/view/fremantle_extras-testing_free_armel/autodisconnect/0.4-2/ here].''' | |
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To manage the application, you can launch the program 'AutoDisconnect' which is available in Settings > Connectivity. You will find 5 tabs : | To manage the application, you can launch the program 'AutoDisconnect' which is available in Settings > Connectivity. You will find 5 tabs : | ||
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* Bluetooth [http:///www.dev-it.net/files/autodisconnect-ui-bluetooth.png Screenshot] | * Bluetooth [http:///www.dev-it.net/files/autodisconnect-ui-bluetooth.png Screenshot] | ||
| - | = | + | =Beta mode : Use 2G when not connected= |
| - | + | This new ''beta'' functionality appears with the 0.4. It switches the network mode of your phone automatically to 2G when 3G is not required. So how does it work ? | |
| - | + | Every time you launch a new connection, the network mode will be switched to 3G. If you're using Wifi, the switch happens too because of [https://bugs.maemo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=7733 a bug in Maemo] which makes impossible to know which connection has been launched in if-pre-up.d scripts. But in this case, AutoDisconnect will switch again the network mode to 2G in less than a minute. If you're using 3G then the network mode will be switched back only after the disconnection. | |
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| - | The | + | The drawback of this method is that the connection phase last 3 seconds more than in classic mode. So some of your applications which initiates the internet connection (like OMWeather) could believe to a timeout. |
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| - | + | Note : the network mode won't be changed if you are making a call at the same time. | |
| - | + | =Possible issues= | |
| - | + | ==Automatic MFE synchronizations (calendar, task, email) are not working anymore== | |
| - | + | An application which required Internet doesn't connect to Internet automatically if the device is not connected (See [https://bugs.maemo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=7180 Bug 7180]), except if the author has manually implemented that functionality. So how to keep MFE or my widgets working ? | |
| - | + | - In Settings > Internet Connections, Use "Connect automatically" to any network or a specified connection and set the "Search Interval" to some value. | |
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| - | + | - [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=46594 Alarmed] is an application which allows you to run scripts periodically. Install it and create a periodic run of the following script, which will initiate an Internet connection and run a sync : | |
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#!/bin/sh | #!/bin/sh | ||
dbus-send --print-reply --type=method_call --session --dest=com.nokia.asdbus /com/nokia/asdbus com.nokia.asdbus.sync | dbus-send --print-reply --type=method_call --session --dest=com.nokia.asdbus /com/nokia/asdbus com.nokia.asdbus.sync | ||
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| - | + | ==My Widgets are not refreshing anymore== | |
| - | See | + | See ''Automatic MFE synchronizations (calendar, task, email) are not working anymore'' above. |
| - | + | See ''Beta mode : Use 2G when not connected'' above | |
| - | + | =Notes= | |
| - | + | PLEASE be aware that software hosted in extras-testing and extras-devel catalogues is not ready for and average phone users and is aimed to used only for testing purposes. | |
| - | = | + | Please report any bugs or suggestions [https://garage.maemo.org/tracker/?group_id=1353 here]. For a bug submission, please include the AutoDisconnect log file with your post. Its location on your phone is /var/log/autodisconnect.log. |
| - | + | AutoDisconnect is under GPL license so you can get the full source on github [http://github.com/abrisse/AutoDisconnect http://github.com/abrisse/AutoDisconnect]. | |
| - | + | =Changelog= | |
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| - | + | '''v0.4 - 06-01-10''' | |
| - | * | + | * New feature [#5732] : Switch automatically 2G <-> 3G - Reporter : automagic68 |
| - | * | + | * New feature [#5700] : Do not disconnect when openvpn is running - Reporter : maddler |
| + | * New feature [#5738] : Do not disconnect when VoIP or an IM Account (Google Talk, Skype) is used | ||
| + | * New feature [#5310] : Each connection (gprs and wlan) has its own settings | ||
| + | * New feature [#5221] : Control Panel Applet - Reporter : pillar | ||
| - | * | + | * Fix [#5733] : Bluetooth is disconnected when the FM Radio is used - Reporter DaSilva |
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* Enhancement : Bluetooth manager has been updated and is not loaded anymore when not activated | * Enhancement : Bluetooth manager has been updated and is not loaded anymore when not activated | ||
* Change default settings & Others enhancements | * Change default settings & Others enhancements | ||
* Use of PR 1.2 Qt libraries | * Use of PR 1.2 Qt libraries | ||
| - | + | '''v0.3.1 - 05-03-10''' | |
* Enhancement : Bluetooth settings changes are now taken in account at the next check | * Enhancement : Bluetooth settings changes are now taken in account at the next check | ||
| - | + | '''v0.3 - 05-03-10''' | |
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| + | * New feature [#5260] : Add option "Disable when plugged in" - Reporter : phedders | ||
| + | * New feature [#5662] : Add option "Disable Bluetooth if no device is connected" - Reporter : DaSilva | ||
| + | * New feature [#5233] : Add option "Do not disconnect if ssh connections are active" - Reporter : fred123 | ||
| + | * New feature [#5659] : Limit can now be set in B/KB/MB | ||
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* Fix : New Installer (AutoDisconnect didn't work anymore when reinstalled) | * Fix : New Installer (AutoDisconnect didn't work anymore when reinstalled) | ||
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* Enhancement : UI has been reorganized an now uses tabs | * Enhancement : UI has been reorganized an now uses tabs | ||
| - | + | '''v0.2.2 - 02-22-10''' | |
* Fix : Max Idle Traffic was a value per second instead of minute | * Fix : Max Idle Traffic was a value per second instead of minute | ||
* Minor Fix : UI Interface - Spelling Traffic instead of Trafic (french) | * Minor Fix : UI Interface - Spelling Traffic instead of Trafic (french) | ||
| - | + | '''v0.2.1 - 02-22-10''' | |
* Fix [[https://garage.maemo.org/tracker/index.php?func=detail&aid=5236&group_id=1353&atid=5016 #5236]] : Disconnection always happens when interface is up since more than 10MB | * Fix [[https://garage.maemo.org/tracker/index.php?func=detail&aid=5236&group_id=1353&atid=5016 #5236]] : Disconnection always happens when interface is up since more than 10MB | ||
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* Small enhancement : display notification when settings are saved. | * Small enhancement : display notification when settings are saved. | ||
| - | + | '''v0.2 - 02-19-10''' | |
* Fix [[https://garage.maemo.org/tracker/index.php?func=detail&aid=5214&group_id=1353&atid=5016 #5214]] : Connection delay - Reporter : amorek13 - Many thanks to mclarson for solving the problem | * Fix [[https://garage.maemo.org/tracker/index.php?func=detail&aid=5214&group_id=1353&atid=5016 #5214]] : Connection delay - Reporter : amorek13 - Many thanks to mclarson for solving the problem | ||
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* Fix [[https://garage.maemo.org/tracker/index.php?func=detail&aid=5222&group_id=1353&atid=5016 #5222]] : Configure Uninstaller & Installer | * Fix [[https://garage.maemo.org/tracker/index.php?func=detail&aid=5222&group_id=1353&atid=5016 #5222]] : Configure Uninstaller & Installer | ||
* Fix [[https://garage.maemo.org/tracker/index.php?func=detail&aid=5225&group_id=1353&atid=5016 #5225]] : Prevent 2 instances of AutoDisconnect to be run at the same time | * Fix [[https://garage.maemo.org/tracker/index.php?func=detail&aid=5225&group_id=1353&atid=5016 #5225]] : Prevent 2 instances of AutoDisconnect to be run at the same time | ||
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* Enhancement : Punctual connections (~20 seconds) will be closed during the next interval check instead of the second next one. | * Enhancement : Punctual connections (~20 seconds) will be closed during the next interval check instead of the second next one. | ||
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| - | + | * Note : the upgrade from 0.1 to 0.2 will remove your current settings. | |
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