Mail Auto Retrieve

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Mail Auto Retrieve

Hi Guys -
I'm new to the iPhone, so my apologies if this is a simple question: is there a way of configuring mail to auto retrieve only when connected to WiFi? I really don't want it going out to EDGE and spending my data package on messages that are not urgent.
Thanks a lot,
Thiago

Power Mac G5 Dual 2GHz, Mac OS X (10.4.4)

Posted on Oct 30, 2007 6:38 AM

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Answer 1

Ansuz82

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Oct 30, 2007 6:52 AM in response to tmarques

No, there isn't.

However you shouldn't be concerned about "spending" your data package. Its unlimited.

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tmarques Author

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Oct 30, 2007 7:00 AM in response to Ansuz82

The problem is that I travel a lot and when I'm abroad, the data package is not unlimited. Since I'm the office/hotel most of the time, I'd like to make sure Mail doesn't go fetching when there is no WiFi around...

Anyway, thanks!

Best, Thiago

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Answer 3

Ansuz82

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Oct 30, 2007 7:02 AM in response to tmarques

With the 1.1.1 update you can turn Data Roaming Off.

This will prevent the iPhone from connecting to a forgien EDGE network (thus incurring giant roaming fees). With this option on you will only be able to access the data services when you are on a WiFi network. Phone functioning and WiFi access will not be effected.

Just so long as that option is on you have nothing to worry about.

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