[heyheyho]

how can i stop my n97 mini going on the internet all the time? as i havent got any internet on my contract so it will cost me a fortune if it wants to keep going on

[lilhaiti]

Go to Settings-Connectivity-Destinations-Internet and then delete what ever access points you may have in there.  This should keep your phone from finding an access point to get to the web.  

[radical24]

for starters you should disable your widgets on the main screen so they do not connect to the internet, you can do so by pressing options left hand button and removing them and closing all running apps that might need internet connection. did you try this already?

[patruns]

I unknowingly had this problem as well. One or more of my apps (like Nimbuzz) was attempting to connect every 6 hours or so. While I solved it by finding the apps and changing the settings (thanks to grschinon on here), I ultimately deleted the AT&T internet access point in destinations as all I wanted there was wi-fi access points.

[heyheyho]

ok thanks guys.not got my phone yet but it should come on monday.will those settings be the same for the uk models do you know?

[lilhaiti]

The settings should be the same for all  S60v5 models.  

[radical24]

that is correct settings do no change based on region/country they are a part of the phone's os, hence its standard across the same model around the world you may have specific things added or removed based on your provider but that is a separate issue,. 

[synth_fg]

Why would you buy an N97 without an unlimited internet bolt on for your mobile package

you will not get anything like a decent experiance out of the phone and would be much better off going for something cheeper with less features 

[heyheyho]

well the unlimted internet has a fair usage policy of 500mb and no one seemed to know in the shops how many hours of surfing that was.but i think i can add it any time

[radical24]

lol that is not very unlimited i have done 600mb in 17 days which is not very much or a lot depending on what you need your phone for. i would definitely recommend internet plan (data plan) with any such phone so you can take full advantage of its features. 

[Tom_Rees]

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heyheyho wrote:

well the unlimted internet has a fair usage policy of 500mb and no one seemed to know in the shops how many hours of surfing that was.but i think i can add it any time

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I have a 500mb monthly limit (Orange) and it seems to be OK. I make sure I download heavy stuff like big apps etc over wi-fi. Most pages are 0.3 mb or less, so that's about 50 pages a day. More if you only use sites optimised for mobile.

[synth_fg]

However Cloud apps like Spotify will kill you if you use them out and about without a decent data plan

[Tom_Rees]

True - AND I JUST SOAKED UP 2:5 MB JUST IN REPLYING TO THIS (THIS SITE CLEARLY IS NOT OPTIMISED FOR MOBILE BROWSING!).

SORRY ABOUT THE CAPS. CAPS LOCK SEEMS TO BE STUCK ON (USING THE DEFAULT BROWSER ON N97 MINI). ANYONE KNOW HOW TO FIX THAT?

[heyheyho]

ive downloaded the bbc iplayer app from bbc website and when i open the app it says do you want to connect to the network.I have deleated the access points that say orange. and just left wi-fi on so will it only use wi-fi to connect to network? and not eat up my money

[carman58]

Hi, as previously mentioned in this thread ( and I've mentioned it before in others) it is pointless getting the N97 or any smart phone for that matter if you are worried about web browsing ! Mine is with VF and I have unlimited web, fair use applies, but I must spend at least a couple of hours per day on Facebook, email, accuweather, Nokiausers etc, and very often will watch news on BBC iPlayer ,via live streaming, for about 20 to 30 minutes at lunchtime most days. I have never been charged anything extra above my contract. Secondly, if you install a mobile friendly browser such as Opera mini, it is optimised for mobile internet and will use less data. If cost or availability of unlimited web is a problem to you, buy a more basic phone, and stick to calls and txt. You may have a problem if you try downloading huge files such as feature films(whichis not really what a phone is for) but otherwise mobile data is tiny, and you shouldn't have a problem.

Good Luck