I'm no longer using my Dinc2 as a cell phone, but want to use all of the other functions.
Is there a way to turn off the radio and have the unit stop looking for a signal?
Basically, I'd like to turn it into a Android Ipod Touch device.
Thanks for any coments
Just put it in Airplane mode. Wifi still works but cell radios don't
phillibl said:
Just put it in Airplane mode. Wifi still works but cell radios don't
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Thanks, I didn't realize that the WIFI still worked in Airplane mode!
70363c1413 said:
Thanks, I didn't realize that the WIFI still worked in Airplane mode!
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Yup, good luck
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Guys I am going away with work for four months somewhere which will cost me fortune to use my phone. That said I want to take it with me use it as a tablet of sorts as I have access to wifi.
I know I can turn off mobile data, but can I disable the GSM modem too. Basically I want airplane mode but with wifi enabled. That way there is no chance of any costs been incurred.
Thanks
Don't know if it works for you, but I just tested like this:
- Go to Settings/Wireless & Networks/Mobile networks/Network operators
- Just select an operator different from the sim card you have
Wifi should still work.
I use a free app from market called airplane settings that allows you to select which radios to keep active when turning on airplane mode. It works with latest Runny v4 so should work for you.
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Turn on Airplane mode, then turn on WiFi. Wifi should be turned on and gsm is still off
I do what i want, because I can.
Flussen said:
Turn on Airplane mode, then turn on WiFi. Wifi should be turned on and gsm is still off
I do what i want, because I can.
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Never thought to try that as figured airplane mode would have killed the wifi entirely. It seems to work so thanks!
What about just removing the SIM Card?
Cadocson said:
What about just removing the SIM Card?
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Would perfer to keep it in, there is the availability to use my phone where I am going, just is very expensive, if need be I can then just turn it back on and make a quick call/send a text. Just dont want it standby all the time with the ability to cost me a fortune to recieve calls!
noisy_lightning said:
Never thought to try that as figured airplane mode would have killed the wifi entirely. It seems to work so thanks!
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I must than be doing something wrong here. The moment I go into Airplane mode, my WiFi gets turned off and won't turn on untill I disable airplane mode. So what's the catch here.
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What you want is very easy just go to setting> wireless. And then take the mark away by data connection.
And if you want airplane mode with wifi enabled that's easy to: First put airplane mode on and after that switch wifi back on.
Yep, switch to Airplane-Mode and turn on Wifi.
I did that some weeks ago when I went to Israel and gonna do it again when i'll be in England this weekend.
Works like a charme
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Remember to turn off your voicemail (you may have to talk to your provider), or youll be paying international rates for any calls you miss.
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JagDave said:
Remember to turn off your voicemail (you may have to talk to your provider), or youll be paying international rates for any calls you miss.
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Yes indeed or else you will be charged if people speak into your voicemail. Well I already disabled it for a long time, I don't see the use off voicemail, people can better send an e-mail or text message.
DexterMorganNL said:
What you want is very easy just go to setting> wireless. And then take the mark away by data connection.
And if you want airplane mode with wifi enabled that's easy to: First put airplane mode on and after that switch wifi back on.
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DN41 said:
Yep, switch to Airplane-Mode and turn on Wifi.
I did that some weeks ago when I went to Israel and gonna do it again when i'll be in England this weekend.
Works like a charme
DN41
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Are you guys running stock ROM's or costom ones.
I tested it yesterday several times, but when I go into Airplane mode, I can enable WiFi but it does not connect to known AccessPoints.
Also does not give me a list of found AccessPoints.
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Just because I wouldn't instantly disbelieve you guyes I tried it one more time, and a miracle happend.
It connected to the WiFi access point on Airplane mode.
So what you were saying is the correct way
Had forgotten about the voicemail part, thankfully I can phone it myself before i leave and disable it from the options menu so thats easy enough. Will just place a new message on it from me saying I am away and to contact me by email.
Thanks for the help though, I knew you guys would have a solution to this!
*#*#4636#*#*
1. Put *#*#4636#*#* into the Dialer (or use any application available on the Market like 4636 — takes you to the same service screen)
2. Choose Phone Information
3. Press Turn off radio
Thanks
noisy_lightning said:
Never thought to try that as figured airplane mode would have killed the wifi entirely. It seems to work so thanks!
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Turning ON Airplane and Switching ON WiFi works like a charm.
Thanks..
I know its old thread but good for googlers. Airplane mode will not disable internal modem as you can still see its active under battery details straight red bar = weak or searching for signal. Its draining battery and its still able send/receive data. I read about flashing a script to completely turn it off and cut its power but it shows pie security error in terminal -.- I deleted dialer&related stuff from phone as its only used with VoiP so I can't access service menu. Do you still get red line in battery details and does the modem stays off after a reboot? Some devices you can actually physically remove the modem.
As the title implies, I know next to nothing about smartphones. Anyone care to explain what exactly turning on/off airplane mode does?
Matt08642 said:
As the title implies, I know next to nothing about smartphones. Anyone care to explain what exactly turning on/off airplane mode does?
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It turns of all network traffic (also text and call network (2g))
Airplane mode shuts off your radio so you can't send or recieve calls/texts. Usually implies that on an airplane you'd want to shutoff these radios for safety.
Diger36 said:
It turns of all network traffic (also text and call network (2g))
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So it would be advisable to turn this on when I am in an area where I would be roaming (and don't want to get charged for anything at all)?
Matt08642 said:
So it would be advisable to turn this on when I am in an area where I would be roaming (and don't want to get charged for anything at all)?
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Be aware that you will also not be able to receive phone calls and text messages, and you can't use your data connection, but yeah..., one cheap trip that will be
It turns off all radio transmissions...wifi, Bluetooth, cellular...
Diger36 said:
Be aware that you will also not be able to receive phone calls and text messages, and you can't use your data connection, but yeah..., one cheap trip that will be
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As long as I can turn on wifi when I am at my destination and browse the internet I'll be happy, lol
It takes up flying like superman
Jokes aside, it has already been answers by posts above.
Matt08642 said:
As long as I can turn on wifi when I am at my destination and browse the internet I'll be happy, lol
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Turning, airplane mode on cuts off all the antennas, u have to enable the wi-fi again.
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If I go to Canada with my i747, can I turn the phone into airplane mode, but turn on and use the GPS? or does the GPS need the cell networks to function?
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If I go to Canada with my i747, can I turn the phone into airplane mode, but turn on and use the GPS? or does the GPS need the cell networks to function?
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I'm not so sure if it needs cell network to function but best way to know if to test it right now Put your phone in airplane and test your GPS. I know it doesn't require data but I think airplane cuts the modem short, therefor might stop the GPS as well.
BWolf56 said:
I'm not so sure if it needs cell network to function but best way to know if to test it right now Put your phone in airplane and test your GPS. I know it doesn't require data but I think airplane cuts the modem short, therefor might stop the GPS as well.
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good point. i wasn't sure if GPS protocols or whatever were different in different countries as well. thanks!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2275795
Got a new phone and I want to use the GNex as a dedicated media player with just wifi, bluetooth and gps. What's the best way to go about disabling the cellular and data radios so there's zero battery drain from cell standby? Is it as simple as just turning on Airplane Mode and toggling wifi?
Yes Airplane mode does disable all cellular network so its enough.
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clankfu said:
Got a new phone and I want to use the GNex as a dedicated media player with just wifi, bluetooth and gps. What's the best way to go about disabling the cellular and data radios so there's zero battery drain from cell standby? Is it as simple as just turning on Airplane Mode and toggling wifi?
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GPS will be off if you turn on airplane mode.
Zepius said:
GPS will be off if you turn on airplane mode.
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So any ideas for turning off all cell connectivity and mobile data but keeping wifi, gps and bluetooth?
I just turned on airplane mode and was able to turn on bluetooth, gps, and wifi individually. Wifi works for sure, but I could not verify that gps and bluetooth worked. Bluetooth because I do not have a device handy and gps because I am in a building. Both displayed their respective icons in the status bar though.
clankfu said:
So any ideas for turning off all cell connectivity and mobile data but keeping wifi, gps and bluetooth?
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Turn on airplane mode and the manually turn on the radios you need. Airplane mode keeps cell radio off all the time.
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zandroid said:
I just turned on airplane mode and was able to turn on bluetooth, gps, and wifi individually. Wifi works for sure, but I could not verify that gps and bluetooth worked. Bluetooth because I do not have a device handy and gps because I am in a building. Both displayed their respective icons in the status bar though.
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Both gps and bluetooth seem to be working on Airplane mode for me.
is is possible to remove all phone functions from a sprint epic touch 4g? i am using it as an ipod and when it switches cell towers it is causing screen mirroring to break. id like to remove all possiblities of it connecting to cell towers, either by flashing a modified radio, or removing system apps, or flashing a rom that supports mhl but does not support phone features.
would flashing an ATT rom or something like that be possible?
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is is possible to remove all phone functions from a sprint epic touch 4g? i am using it as an ipod and when it switches cell towers it is causing screen mirroring to break. id like to remove all possiblities of it connecting to cell towers, either by flashing a modified radio, or removing system apps, or flashing a rom that supports mhl but does not support phone features.
would flashing an ATT rom or something like that be possible?
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Yeah DO NOT flash an ATT ROM because you more than will hard brick your phone permanently. What's wrong with airplane mode?
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...What's wrong with airplane mode?
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Yeah, he's right. Doing the flashing thing is like you wanna destroy your phone reception completely.
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Surj138 said:
Yeah DO NOT flash an ATT ROM because you more than will hard brick your phone permanently. What's wrong with airplane mode?
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i need wifi and bluetooth to work, just not cellular.
jamissr said:
i need wifi and bluetooth to work, just not cellular.
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I'm on airplane mode and WiFi as I type this
With Airplane mode on, you can manually turn on Wifi, Bluetooth and GPS. All settings will stick even after reboot. I no longer use my E4GT as a phone, its always set to airplane mode since theres no need to connect to cell towers any more.