Tips and tricks for getting the most of ship's free wifi? (Android)

[Terezusha]

I have a Pixel 4a Android phone and want to get as many days as I can on the ship's free wifi. Any tips for what settings to set so that something doesn't eat up all my data? I turned off "update over wifi" for the Google Play store.

 

[KT2038]

Aeroplane mode and then just connect to the wifi.

 

[Disney_Alli]

You want to make sure that ALLL of your apps are set so that they don’t send push notifications or update in the background. Especially your email! Otherwise you’ll chew through that data in no time

 

[Terezusha]

You want to make sure that ALLL of your apps are set so that they don’t send push notifications or update in the background. Especially your email! Otherwise you’ll chew through that data in no time

Thank you! I just looked and every app is set to send me notifications. I'll turn them all off.

 

[Terezusha]

Aeroplane mode and then just connect to the wifi.

Once you're on wifi, your phone will think it's ok to start downloading and updating so I need to turn off all of those functions.

 

[Starwave]

Since you have an Android phone, you should consider configuring the DCL wifi network as a "metered network" to limit data consumption. You can google "android metered wifi" for instructions.

 

[DCSWO]

With all of these precautions taken, don’t count on more than a day. It goes very quickly.

 

[angel's momma]

With all of these precautions taken, don’t count on more than a day. It goes very quickly.

Depends on what you want to use it for. We only wanted to stay in touch with someone at home by reading their email to us daily & responding to it. The free allotment was sufficient for us on a 14 night.

 

[JWelch62]

Configuring the network as metered is the best way to control it on Android. On Android 12 you can configure the network after you've connected to it. Select the gear icon next to the network name under the internet settings (settings -> Network & internet -> Internet) then click on the pencil icon to edit the network settings. Pull down "Advanced settings" and change the "Metered" setting to "Treat as metered"

Once you've configured the network disable the following.

Disable Google Account sync
Settings -> Passwords & accounts -> Automatically sync app data

Disable Google Photo sync
Photos -> User image -> photos settings -> Back up & sync ->Back up & sync

Disable Play store auto-update/auto play
Play Store -> User -> Settings -> General -> Network preferences -> Auto-update apps
Play Store -> User -> Settings -> General -> Network preferences -> Auto-play videos

Turn on Data Saver (This is what enforces the metered network settings. Make sure to do this)
Settings -> Network & internet -> Data Saver

After turning on data saver configure the apps you wish to have unrestricted access to the network by clicking on the "Unrestricted data" field. I give unrestricted access to Carrier Services, Disney Cruise Line Navigator, and Google Play Services

Disable Wi-Fi calling
Settings -> Network & internet -> Calls & SMS -> Wi-Fi calling

If you use WhatsApp Disable the google drive backup and auto media download
Settings -> Chats -> Chat backup -> Back up to Google Drive
Settings -> Storage and data -> When connected on Wi-Fi

 

[B00kworm0312]

Free Wi-Fi? I thought you had to pay for any Wi-Fi onboard?

 

[Calantha]

Free Wi-Fi? I thought you had to pay for any Wi-Fi onboard?

You get 50mb free if you sign up on the first day.

 

[longboard55]

Make sure to log off when not on use

 

[MrWhizzard]

Since you have an Android phone, you should consider configuring the DCL wifi network as a "metered network" to limit data consumption. You can google "android metered wifi" for instructions.

In addition to this, if you turn on data saver mode, apps will not be able to use data (on metered networks) in the background.

 

[Terezusha]

Configuring the network as metered is the best way to control it on Android. On Android 12 you can configure the network after you've connected to it. Select the gear icon next to the network name under the internet settings (settings -> Network & internet -> Internet) then click on the pencil icon to edit the network settings. Pull down "Advanced settings" and change the "Metered" setting to "Treat as metered"

Once you've configured the network disable the following.

Disable Google Account sync
Settings -> Passwords & accounts -> Automatically sync app data

Disable Google Photo sync
Photos -> User image -> photos settings -> Back up & sync ->Back up & sync

Disable Play store auto-update/auto play
Play Store -> User -> Settings -> General -> Network preferences -> Auto-update apps
Play Store -> User -> Settings -> General -> Network preferences -> Auto-play videos

Turn on Data Saver (This is what enforces the metered network settings. Make sure to do this)
Settings -> Network & internet -> Data Saver

After turning on data saver configure the apps you wish to have unrestricted access to the network by clicking on the "Unrestricted data" field. I give unrestricted access to Carrier Services, Disney Cruise Line Navigator, and Google Play Services

Disable Wi-Fi calling
Settings -> Network & internet -> Calls & SMS -> Wi-Fi calling

If you use WhatsApp Disable the google drive backup and auto media download
Settings -> Chats -> Chat backup -> Back up to Google Drive
Settings -> Storage and data -> When connected on Wi-Fi

Thank you very much!!

 

[B00kworm0312]

You get 50mb free if you sign up on the first day.

Is that per person or stateroom or ?

 

[Calantha]

Is that per person or stateroom or ?

Officially it is per stateroom but lots of people report being able to do it per person.

 

[Doingitagain]

Is that per person or stateroom or ?

My notes say everyone 18 or older. We intend to try for everyone in stateroom, even the little ones.

 

[happycamper47]

My notes say everyone 18 or older. We intend to try for everyone in stateroom, even the little ones.

If I remember correctly it matches reservation names which also have ages on record.