Trigger: Mobile Service Status

The Mobile Service Status trigger fires when the device's cellular signal connection changes state. This allows you to automate actions based on whether your device has cellular service available or has lost the signal.

Options

Service Available - Fires when the cellular signal is established (device regains mobile network connectivity)
Service Unavailable - Fires when the cellular signal is lost (device loses mobile network connectivity)

Examples

Example 1: Notify when cellular service is lost

Triggers

Mobile Service Status: Service Unavailable

Actions

Notification: Cellular service has been lost
Enable WiFi

Example 2: Log when service is restored

Triggers

Mobile Service Status: Service Available

Actions

System Log: Cellular service restored
Disable WiFi

Constraints

WiFi Enabled

Notes

This trigger monitors the phone service state through a background service (PhoneStateMonitorService)
The trigger detects changes in cellular connectivity, not signal strength
This is useful for automating Wi-Fi switching when entering areas with no cellular coverage (such as basements or rural areas)
The trigger monitors the overall cellular service state, not specific carrier or network type changes

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