Mobile data usage monitoring (dataMonitor app)

trwidick · 15 Jun 2021, 16:23

@matteo Thank you.

magnargj · 15 Jun 2021, 18:19

@matteo thanks! I suppose it is Halium 9, but need to check to be sure. What command should I run to find out?

TotalRando · 17 Jun 2021, 20:10

@magnargj No command needed. From the UBPorts docs: https://docs.ubports.com/en/latest/porting/index.html

magnargj · 17 Jun 2021, 20:48

@totalrando oh, right! I did downgrade to Android 9 before installing UT, so it is Halium 9 then thanks!

matteo · 2 Jul 2021, 14:58

@magnargj and @trwidick sorry to say but right now I don't own anymore a working Linux PC, since it left me without internet connection, caused probably by wi-fi card hitting its end of life. Therefore it's a road-blocker for me and I can't keep development of app at pace as I wanted to do. First, I need to order a new Linux PC, then flash my brand new Pixel 3a and then I'll be back on track. Hopefully after Summer holidays I'll find a solution. Just wanted to assure that I'm not leaving development for present and other apps, my intention is to stay with UT for a long time, to the infinity and beyond ;P. Thank you for your interest in my app.

Kind regards,

Matteo

magnargj · 2 Jul 2021, 18:11

@matteo thanks for the update. And don't worry, translated from a Norwegian saying: "those who wait for somthing good, waits not in vain" Good luck with the new PC and enjoy the Summer. The latter applies to the whole community

trwidick · 2 Jul 2021, 20:28

@matteo If you need anything let me know, I dont have much money, but i have free time and I am an IT tech. I repair laptops and desktops.Wifi cards i do replace.

matteo · 7 Mar 2021, 10:23

@trwidick really? Do you think it is possible to replace wifi cards only? That would be awesome and save me some time. My PC is a Dell Inspiron model, if you have some hints for me to replace that I would really appreciate Maybe later I can give you more insights regarding the precise model and if I can find some electric scheme, just to understand the amount of work involved.

Keneda · 7 Mar 2021, 10:54

@matteo it's common that wifi chip is not on the motherboard but on a separate one, and lately, on M2 boards.

I don't know your laptop but maybe you can find a teardown video on youtube for it, maybe it's even only a false contact on the wifi board or on the wifi antena connectors...

PS : Inspiron is a product line from dell, search the exact product name/reference, or give us we'll find for you.

You can try on ifixit too : https://www.ifixit.com/Device/Dell_Inspiron

trwidick · 3 Jul 2021, 21:27

@matteo Most dell insperons use m.2 pcie cards. Send your make and model, ill send a totorual and the list of needed parts. Anther option is a usb wifi card. Usally 15-30 USD.

matteo · 4 Jul 2021, 09:24

@trwidick thank you for your help My Dell is an Inspiron 7720-8130. I think the solution by means of a usb card would be brilliant though and very fast for me to recover yay! I'll take a look at what can find here around. By the way there are several signs my PC is slowly dying so that I believe I'll need a good replacement in the long run...looking at you, System76

trwidick · 7 Apr 2021, 19:50

Replacing your wifi card and giving it a good dust off may be a good ideah.

Found this tear down:
https://youtu.be/o3iM0oRGWdc
Wifi card repacement
https://www.amazon.com/Dell-Inspiron-Wireless-Half-Height-K2GW5/dp/B01GOHNBLC

This should only take 10 min.
Ground yourself- touch a door knob.
Take out screws for back cover
Locate wifi card and disconnect wifi antennas
Unscrew card and slide up and then out
Then fallow this backwards to install.

I would check that your card did not go out due to a change in kernel, this has happened to me, my card worked fine, but linux did not play well.

If you plan on getting a usb wifi card, just know you may have to return a couple until you find one that works out of the box with linux.

matteo · 5 Aug 2023, 01:26

@trwidick just a small update. I received my new Pixel 3a and even if I admit having had many difficulties employing different PCs with available internet connections, finally I installed Ubuntu Touch on it hurray Unfortunately my troubles with my Linux PC keep going: I purchased a wi-fi external card, such as this one and apparently I cannot succeed to make it correctly install it offline...I was in contact with their Customer Service and they said that it's very difficult to make this properly work without being online, due to the many dependencies the 'apt install' command summons during the installation. Probably I need to look seriously at the teardown process, with a valid wi-fi card replacement, however I seem not in the right moment (life....) and not able to find some spare time. Let's see how it goes, maybe in the end I'll just purchase a new laptop. Cheers and regards.

Keneda · 8 May 2023, 01:26

@matteo
Any news here ?
Check there if you can : https://forums.ubports.com/topic/9213/mobile-network-data-counter