Keep WiFi Connected on Your Lumia Even When Screen is Locked with “Keep Alive”- Now in Marketplace

One of the more annoying qualities of WP is its preference to switch off WiFi when the screen is locked, meaning that any applications running on Push updates will use your data, and if you don’t have a data plan then you’re out of luck. “Keep Alive” does exactly what it should, it keeps the WiFi running even when the screen is locked, this sort of application has been available before but this is the first time it’s been made available through the Marketplace, meaning there is no need for a developers unlock of any kind to run it. Pick it up for free by scanning the QR code below or by following the link, but either way hurry because I don’t see this lasting very long in the marketplace (mainly because of the incorrect description of the app; as well as some other possible violations).

*Note- I’m not sure exactly how WP manages WiFi when the screen is locked, I think it connects at random intervals to check for updates, as  sometimes I get a notification when my data is off and using WiFi only; but that could be app specific.

http://www.windowsphone.com/en-US/apps/cfabf92c-79ca-4015-a385-ef1a9edd085f

Category: Applications, Nokia, Windows Phone