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Possum

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Master Geek

#108310 28-Aug-2012 16:28

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Hi

I have a LG smart Android phone. I use it on WiFi at home but only want it for texting when I am out. How can I stop this phone from eating into my 2Degrees prepay money when I am out.

I want to restrict it to Texting only.

Thank you

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loganjames

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#678258 28-Aug-2012 16:34

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Depending on which model phone and version of android you are using it will general be found in;

Settings > wireless and networks > mobile networks > untick mobile data

Possum

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Master Geek

#678262 28-Aug-2012 16:40

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Thank you.. I found it..

Data Enabled was ticked and

Data roaming was ticked

All fixed...

Cost me $30.. but thats life with a new phone..

thx....

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taneb1

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Mercury

#678714 29-Aug-2012 13:29

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IIRC You can also ring 2degrees customer service and get them to disable mobile data as well?
It may also stop MMS as well?

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