Wireless Minder
Free AppAbout Wireless Minder
Wireless Minder extends battery life by managing the wireless radios. It shuts off unused wireless radios and periodically turns them on to check for a connection. Think of it as an "up periscope": if no connections are available, the radio powers off, but if a connection is available the radio stays on.
Example uses:
Upon leaving your home, WiFi disconnects but the radio continues to draw power when no WiFi is in range. Wireless Minder shuts down the WiFi and occasionally checks for a known WiFi AP.
If you leave Bluetooth disabled most of the time but have a hands-free set in the car, Wireless Minder turns it on so you don't have to manually enable Bluetooth. If Bluetooth isn't already on when a call is made or received, Wireless Minder quickly enables it so that the hands-free set will be used.
For power users, the Mobile 3G/4G radio may be optionally shut down when WiFi is connected. Wireless Minder automatically turns it on briefly to check for SMS, voicemails and other phone data. A side effect is that calls and texts may be DELAYED or MISSED so use this with discretion. Internet-based messaging apps and VOIP calls will continue to work on WiFi.
Android 4.2 introduced restrictions for controlling the Mobile radio. To work around this, Wireless Minder requires root privileges for this feature on newer releases of Jelly Bean.
Plans are in the works for new features and improvements. Comments and suggestions are welcome! We try to support as many devices as possible but can't test them all. Send us your phone specifications and we will try to get it running right.
Wireless Minder is FREE and ad-supported. If you feel like donating, we need help with translations, artwork, or maybe a beer if you're ever in Austin TX :)
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Please visit contact website below to send suggestions and bug reports.
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Android 4.4 (KitKat) note: Google has confirmed a bug in the WiFi driver that causes it to not turn back on if WiFi is toggled a few times. This is known to affect the Nexus 4, 7 and 10, but not the Nexus 5. Other devices may be affected as well.
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FitBit users: Adjust the setting "How long to look for Bluetooth devices" to 30 seconds. When opening the FitBit app, follow the instructions to enable Bluetooth. The extended time allows the FitBit dongle to sync. Thanks to Nick Fokas for testing this!
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"Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery"
Looks like the JuiceDefender guys liked our ideas so much they've begun adding them. Spread the love and give us some props :)
Example uses:
Upon leaving your home, WiFi disconnects but the radio continues to draw power when no WiFi is in range. Wireless Minder shuts down the WiFi and occasionally checks for a known WiFi AP.
If you leave Bluetooth disabled most of the time but have a hands-free set in the car, Wireless Minder turns it on so you don't have to manually enable Bluetooth. If Bluetooth isn't already on when a call is made or received, Wireless Minder quickly enables it so that the hands-free set will be used.
For power users, the Mobile 3G/4G radio may be optionally shut down when WiFi is connected. Wireless Minder automatically turns it on briefly to check for SMS, voicemails and other phone data. A side effect is that calls and texts may be DELAYED or MISSED so use this with discretion. Internet-based messaging apps and VOIP calls will continue to work on WiFi.
Android 4.2 introduced restrictions for controlling the Mobile radio. To work around this, Wireless Minder requires root privileges for this feature on newer releases of Jelly Bean.
Plans are in the works for new features and improvements. Comments and suggestions are welcome! We try to support as many devices as possible but can't test them all. Send us your phone specifications and we will try to get it running right.
Wireless Minder is FREE and ad-supported. If you feel like donating, we need help with translations, artwork, or maybe a beer if you're ever in Austin TX :)
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Please visit contact website below to send suggestions and bug reports.
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Android 4.4 (KitKat) note: Google has confirmed a bug in the WiFi driver that causes it to not turn back on if WiFi is toggled a few times. This is known to affect the Nexus 4, 7 and 10, but not the Nexus 5. Other devices may be affected as well.
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FitBit users: Adjust the setting "How long to look for Bluetooth devices" to 30 seconds. When opening the FitBit app, follow the instructions to enable Bluetooth. The extended time allows the FitBit dongle to sync. Thanks to Nick Fokas for testing this!
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"Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery"
Looks like the JuiceDefender guys liked our ideas so much they've begun adding them. Spread the love and give us some props :)
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What's Changed
2.25:
New setting "Mobile & WiFi detection" that automatically turns off Mobile when WiFi is connected.
New setting "How long to leave Mobile on" for Mobile data/radio management.
2.25:
New setting "Mobile & WiFi detection" that automatically turns off Mobile when WiFi is connected.
New setting "How long to leave Mobile on" for Mobile data/radio management.
What are users saying about Wireless Minder
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But the sync doesn't work with fitbit app.... :-( Bluetooth is permanently off and the app can't automatically open it. Please do something about that. Thanks
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Disconnects bluetooth when a my lg gwatch is connected.
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Just what I need.
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Use to be ok. But why I won't work anymore? Can fix it?
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It used to work fine in 4.4.4. In Lollipop it doesn't work anymore. Only works for wifi. I have the Galaxy S5 octacore
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Just what I need.
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FCK dark JFK JFK.
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Perfect app to let android switch wifi and bluetooth on/off periodically. But this app toggles wifi and bluetooth at specified intervals. It should not switch off wifi or bluetooth in case of an active connection. I have a web based authentication of wifi @ office and everytime it checks, it logs me out of the active connection and causes a lot of pain. fix this... you are a star...
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Just what I need.
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Good one..
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Though I stop the program still cuting my data connection and when I use my phone as hotspot point again cuting the mobile data connection. If you don't want loose your control of your connections do not install it.
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Love the app except for this update. It would usually turn off my data plan automatically when I'm using wifi but not doing so anymore
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Love apps like this that make your life easier without the need for typing in lots of rules. WiFi search could be improved by taking account of the phone trying to connect to the WiFi rather being connected yet.
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awesome
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I completely rely on wifi but when wifi is not available it turns the packet data on. I dont want that.could not find any way to achieve that.uninstalling
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This app is wonderful. Thank you.
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Good apps.
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Wireless Minder automatically monitors & turns off unused radios to save battery. The best thing about the app is its ‘install, launch and forget’ nature. An ad-free version would be nice as a donate option because ads themselves causes battery drain.
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Do you mind to change the icon? Will give 5 stars for better icon
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Just what I need.
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Rohan.......sri lanka
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This app really works
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If you could possibly add a feature that switches mobile data off and then swiches it back on after a set time to check for messages (like whatsapp measages). And this is a stretch, maybe be able to switch WCDMA on when using the browser and to GSM when are not explicitly using the internet(ie phone locked). :-)
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Great app working good for me!!
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But the sync doesn't work with fitbit app.... :-( Bluetooth is permanently off and the app can't automatically open it. Please do something about that. Thanks
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Excellent app. Was about to use Tasker for this purpose, but taking all the possible locations into account and adding new ssids would have been a pain. Good job!
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awesome
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I completely rely on wifi but when wifi is not available it turns the packet data on. I dont want that.could not find any way to achieve that.uninstalling
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This app is wonderful. Thank you.
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Love apps like this that make your life easier without the need for typing in lots of rules. WiFi search could be improved by taking account of the phone trying to connect to the WiFi rather being connected yet. Also needs option to respect Airplane mode.
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Good apps.
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Wireless Minder automatically monitors & turns off unused radios to save battery. The best thing about the app is its ‘install, launch and forget’ nature. An ad-free version would be nice as a donate option because ads themselves causes battery drain.
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Do you mind to change the icon? Will give 5 stars for better icon
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Just what I need.
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Great idea just not quite working as it should on my S4
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Rohan.......sri lanka
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This app really works
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If you could possibly add a feature that switches mobile data off and then swiches it back on after a set time to check for messages (like whatsapp measages). And this is a stretch, maybe be able to switch WCDMA on when using the browser and to GSM when are not explicitly using the internet(ie phone locked). :-)
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Great app working good for me!!
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Good apps.