T700p and Keeping Data Connection Alive

accutronman · EVDO Fledgling Joined: 20 Jun 2005 Posts: 16

Anyone know of any apps for the T700p that will keep the data connection from going dormant? I'm thinking a Palm OS version of the old Dormancy Killer app.

xenophon · EVDO Addict Joined: 30 Aug 2005 Posts: 2004

I'm not sure on the 700p as I don't have mine yet but on the T650 this can be done under...

Prefs>Network>Menu>Options>Preferences

Checkbox says... 'Connect to the data network whenever the phone is powered on'.

accutronman · EVDO Fledgling Joined: 20 Jun 2005 Posts: 16

That option only does the intial connection to data services. On EVDO, once connected, there is both a high latency factor built into the connection as well as a high potential for dropped connection if the connection is not used. I'm looking for an app that continues to ping an IP address every x seconds.

xenophon · EVDO Addict Joined: 30 Aug 2005 Posts: 2004

Ah, the behavior might be different on 700p as my Sprint 650 does keep the network alive when that is checked. Are you on Verizon? Might be a Verizon thing.

accutronman · EVDO Fledgling Joined: 20 Jun 2005 Posts: 16

Yes, I'm on VZW.