Push notifications without data plan.
Hi all.
I have an original iPhone (2g EDGE) running OS 3.0.1.
Currently I am on an O2 contract, in which data is charged by the MB.
As such, I have replaced the APN settings with garbage text, and rely on wifi for my data needs.
And here lies the problem. Whenever I turn Push Notifications on, I hear constant feedback in my speakers, as though the phone is trying to contact the push server via edge, failing due to the garbage APN, and constantly retrying. Even on wifi, this occurs, causing the phone to get hot and draining the battery in a matter of 3-4 hours.
Throughout all this, as I can't use the data and phone connection at the same time, I cannot receive any calls or texts while the Push Notifications are in overdrive.
If I turn off Push Notifications and rebooting the iPhone, the problems go away.
Re-entering the correct APN settings, Push works fine over the Edge connection.
My question is this: is there any way to make push work only over Wifi, like iPod Touches, which have no data connection.
If not, is this a bug, and will it be patched/fixed soon?
I'm liking the Push Notifications, but find myself unable to use them as of now.
Please help.
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I have an original iPhone (2g EDGE) running OS 3.0.1.
Currently I am on an O2 contract, in which data is charged by the MB.
As such, I have replaced the APN settings with garbage text, and rely on wifi for my data needs.
And here lies the problem. Whenever I turn Push Notifications on, I hear constant feedback in my speakers, as though the phone is trying to contact the push server via edge, failing due to the garbage APN, and constantly retrying. Even on wifi, this occurs, causing the phone to get hot and draining the battery in a matter of 3-4 hours.
Throughout all this, as I can't use the data and phone connection at the same time, I cannot receive any calls or texts while the Push Notifications are in overdrive.
If I turn off Push Notifications and rebooting the iPhone, the problems go away.
Re-entering the correct APN settings, Push works fine over the Edge connection.
My question is this: is there any way to make push work only over Wifi, like iPod Touches, which have no data connection.
If not, is this a bug, and will it be patched/fixed soon?
I'm liking the Push Notifications, but find myself unable to use them as of now.
Please help.
Brand
Dell Studio 1737, Windows Vista, iPhone 2g
