[Q] disable cellular radio - Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III

I'm going to be in a GSM country for a while, and I'm bringing my SIII cuz it's a capable little tablet computer. I wish to disable the cellular radio completely because there aren't going to be any CDMA signals around and it'll kill the battery looking at full power (I'd think).
Is there a way to disable cellular while leaving the wifi antenna up? I imagined it'd be simple, but I'm finding it hard to even search for. Usually people just want to disable the mobile data and leave voice up for sms or whatever.

What about Airplane Mode?
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csmasn said:
What about Airplane Mode?
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I would assume he still wants to connect to Wifi.
I haven't heard of any Mods or settings that completely turn off the radio (data and phone/text). I'll keep my eyes open, though.

Turn on Airplane Mode which shuts off everything, then turn on the Wifi by itself. Used it in Europe that way without a problem.
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konmtu said:
Turn on Airplane Mode which shuts off everything, then turn on the Wifi by itself. Used it in Europe that way without a problem.
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Ah, I didn't know this worked. Back on my old Evo, once airplane mode was on, Wifi couldn't be turned on. It looks like they've improved the airplane mode functionality in the last 2-3 years.

konmtu said:
Turn on Airplane Mode which shuts off everything, then turn on the Wifi by itself. Used it in Europe that way without a problem.
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Ugh. I shoulda just tried that. Now I feel kinda dumb. Easy solution though!

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konmtu said:
Turn on Airplane Mode which shuts off everything, then turn on the Wifi by itself. Used it in Europe that way without a problem.
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100% correct shuts all radio and data down but your able to connect via wifi.
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topherk said:
Ah, I didn't know this worked. Back on my old Evo, once airplane mode was on, Wifi couldn't be turned on. It looks like they've improved the airplane mode functionality in the last 2-3 years.
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I still have my Evo and can connect to Wifi in airplane mode.

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How can I turn off all of the cellular radios on a droid incredible? I don't want it to look for any cell signal at all while still being able to use bluetooth and wifi.
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I think if you turn on airplane mode and then enable WiFi after it will work as you want
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wtf321 said:
I think if you turn on airplane mode and then enable WiFi after it will work as you want
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Ok good. I was under the impression that airplane mode meant no wifi too.
Buff McBigstuff said:
Ok good. I was under the impression that airplane mode meant no wifi too.
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Nope airplane mode is just radio. you wont get any incoming SMS, MMS, or calls.
I just might
yup 10char

[Q] Stuck Data Issue?

Hey guys, got a question. Has anyone run into the issue of their data randomly getting stuck, with just the upload arrow illuminated? When I'm using the hotspot feature, this happens much more frequently.
Thoughts?
Dunno about a fix, but you're not alone. Happens to me all the time.
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Happened to me alot on my HD2 but really hasn't done it so much on SII
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Trevnerdio said:
Hey guys, got a question. Has anyone run into the issue of their data randomly getting stuck, with just the upload arrow illuminated? When I'm using the hotspot feature, this happens much more frequently.
Thoughts?
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Yes! Wow I haven't seen anyone else mention this, but yeah I get the same bug on rare occasion.... quite rare.
Fix is to toggle airplane mode as this resets the radio. Juggernaut statusbar toggles ftw.
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jordanishere said:
Yes! Wow I haven't seen anyone else mention this, but yeah I get the same bug on rare occasion.
Fix is to toggle airplane mode as this resets the radio. Juggernaut statusbar toggles ftw.
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Yeah, I switch between "GSM/WCDMA" and "WCDMA only" when this happens. It's a real pain. I downloaded a 2.1-2.2GB program while I was at 4.44GB used and T-Mobile said I used about 30 megs as far as they know...seems to happen more when I get closer to 5 gigs, I dunno, maybe they're onto me xP
Trevnerdio said:
Yeah, I switch between "GSM/WCDMA" and "WCDMA only" when this happens. It's a real pain. I downloaded a 2.1-2.2GB program while I was at 4.44GB used and T-Mobile said I used about 30 megs as far as they know...seems to happen more when I get closer to 5 gigs, I dunno, maybe they're onto me xP
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Leave network settings in auto mode and try enabling and disabling airplane mode. This always fixes it for me. I have encountered this bug on multiple devices after tethering. Happens less on the t989 because tethering is native (probably).
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jordanishere said:
Leave network settings in auto mode and try enabling and disabling airplane mode. This always fixes it for me. I have encountered this bug on multiple devices after tethering. Happens less on the t989 because tethering is native (probably).
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You get less disconnects using airplane mode as a fix? Interesting...it's always affected me no matter what pretty much
This happens all the time.. I've always thought it was quite curious.. seems like some "uploading" going on, don't like it at all..
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You get less disconnects using airplane mode as a fix? Interesting...it's always affected me no matter what pretty much
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I've never had it as a frequent bug... very rarely. Airplane mode just resets the radio.
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I've had this happen to my T-mo SGII and Sensation...just stuck in upload and any other data requests (Web, email...) are null when this is occurring.
I wonder if T-mobile is probing our phones for information when this happens?
Either way, it is annoying and toggling airplane or data seems to solve...tho I've had it go right back to doing that today after toggling...

Cellular radio off, but BT on?

Is there any wall to turn the cell radio off, but leave the bluetooth radio on? I have bluetooth headphones that I want to use at the gym, but there is almost zero cell signal there, so I want to turn the cell radio off so it does not kill my battery.
Any way to do it?
slybarman said:
Is there any wall to turn the cell radio off, but leave the bluetooth radio on? I have bluetooth headphones that I want to use at the gym, but there is almost zero cell signal there, so I want to turn the cell radio off so it does not kill my battery.
Any way to do it?
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Try turning on airplane mode then turning Bluetooth on. It works for wifi, so maybe Bluetooth as well
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JBakey said:
Try turning on airplane mode then turning Bluetooth on. It works for wifi, so maybe Bluetooth as well
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Thanks. I had tried that while I was at the gym, but it did not work.
Mine seemed to work fine
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I tried that, didn't work either. Don't know if there's a way to do it. You may have to just shut data off while at the gym.
yeah - shutting data off will probably help some, but the cell radio will still be boosting output looking for a signal and killing the battery.
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Mine seemed to work fine
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What ROM?
10 char
slybarman said:
What ROM?
10 char
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MIUI v4. And you have to toggle Bluetooth on AFTER airplane mode cause turning it on turns them all off
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JBakey said:
MIUI v4. And you have to toggle Bluetooth on AFTER airplane mode cause turning it on turns them all off
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Tested in CM9 Beta1 and it works fine
Just by turning ON Airplane Mode and then Turning ON BT
Good Tip
OK - doesn't seem to work on Clean GB.
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slybarman said:
OK - doesn't seem to work on Clean GB.
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Anyone figure this out for TW roms? I use the People's rom and would love this feature!
(i.e. being able to turn on airplane mode and then still be able to enable bt).

Button to disable GSM?

Hi,
i´d like to switch off GSM at times and leave another radio on.
eg. If i go on a hike for a few days i want gsm and data to be switched off, as i´m off coverage most of the time anyway and i realyy need to preserve my poor battery life. So the only thing that i want to switch on at times is the gps.
Sometimes i want just wifi to be switched on and everything else off.
Winmo did it and the iPhone did with iOS4.
Can Android and the HOX do it?
thx a LOT, nearly
Turn on airplane mode, that turns it all off and you can still use WiFi just toggle it back on. As for GPS I believe you will need mobile data on Sewell.
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treebill said:
Turn on airplane mode, that turns it all off and you can still use WiFi just toggle it back on. As for GPS I believe you will need mobile data on Sewell.
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Nope, GPS works with data off. Tested it while driving to Belgium.
perfect guys, thanks a lot.
Funny airplane mode btw.
Nearly
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xmoo said:
Nope, GPS works with data off. Tested it while driving to Belgium.
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I don't use GPS Ty for clearing that up.
nearlygod said:
perfect guys, thanks a lot.
Funny airplane mode btw.
Nearly
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Your wecome
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WiFi calling on airplane mode

I am overseas using s3 with uvalh3 Rom.
I have airplane mode on and connected to WiFi. But my WiFi calling is not coming in. What should I do?
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-greenboy- said:
I am overseas using s3 with uvalh3 Rom.
I have airplane mode on and connected to WiFi. But my WiFi calling is not coming in. What should I do?
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Turn off airplane mode.
WiFi calling is disabled while in Airplane mode. (I just checked for you)
cybrnook said:
Turn off airplane mode.
WiFi calling is disabled while in Airplane mode. (I just checked for you)
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Thanks. But I don't want to get any accidental charges. Is there any hack just to enable the WiFi calling
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uvalh3 leak? no wifi calling on it
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amorek13 said:
uvalh3 leak? no wifi calling on it
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But I do have WiFi calling without airplane mode.
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Correct me if im wrong but doesn't airplane mode essentially turn off all radios?
Just turn off your data connection if thats what you are worried about.
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-greenboy- said:
But I do have WiFi calling without airplane mode.
i thought it was missing on the leak, i guess i was wrong,
but +1 on turn off data,
and yes flight mode turns all the radios off
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So what are you saying is if I have data off and cell tower and WiFi on. And don't pickup the calls unless I m on WiFi. I won't get charged for roaming?
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as long as your wifi is on, and you have the iconc in left top corner all calls are routed thrue wifi, just to be safe turn the data off

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