I just bought a refurbished TMO Tab, and do not want a data plan. I only want to use this Tab on WIFI. Is there any way to eliminate NO SIM CARD/PLEASE INSERT SIM and the sim icon in the notification bar? I do not want to put a sim in this Tab at all. I have searched through the forums and most of the answers are put a sim in it, even if it doesn't work... Any thought, suggestions or ideas?
Switch it to Airplane mode.
Mikroft said:
Switch it to Airplane mode.
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But the wifi will be auto off, everytime you reboot your tab you have to switch wifi on, it's annoying with the time
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I recently erased my modem and basically turned it into a wifi version. You can try that. If you dont like it, just flash the modem back. The Samsung app didnt work tho. It knew there was no sim card or modem.
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But the wifi will be auto off, everytime you reboot your tab you have to switch wifi on, it's annoying with the time
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You can "modify" this radio behavior with a tiny free tool on market called "Airplane Edit" to keep wifi on when airplane mode is on. Also airplane mode will be kept at its last state after reboot.
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I am running Fresh 2.3.3 with baseband 2.42.01.04.27 and for some reason, my 3G is not working. I have tried getting the stock radio and updating my PRL (my PRL version right now is flipz_01). Nothing seems to working. Can anyone help me with this?
Thanks a lot for any suggestions
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I noticed that to. When I have WiFi activated, 3G disappears. I don't know if it's a real estate issue, or it isn't working.
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dirtyernie said:
I noticed that to. When I have WiFi activated, 3G disappears. I don't know if it's a real estate issue, or it isn't working.
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Well 3G turns off when WiFi is enabled, but that is not my problem, my 3G just doesn't work, I have to rely on WiFi..
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after I rooted my phone, the 3g didn't work. actually i'm not even sure if my 3g had ever worked before that. it's stuck on 1x.
hero cdma
Put the phone in airplane mode and leave it there for a minute or so, then turn airplane mode back off. That refreshes your phone's data connection. Then also try updating Profile in the Settings->About phone->System updates menu -- that refreshes your signal and data profiles with Sprint towers.
chromiumleaf said:
Put the phone in airplane mode and leave it there for a minute or so, then turn airplane mode back off. That refreshes your phone's data connection. Then also try updating Profile in the Settings->About phone->System updates menu -- that refreshes your signal and data profiles with Sprint towers.
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Thanks, but it didn't work... this is getting frustrating! I've tried everything! At least they're sending me a refurb, hopefully I get a dust filter this time around, too (and a "with Google" sticker on the back!!!!)
I have a sprint galaxy tab I bought just to use with wifi, but I see cell bars on top and I dont want it using the cell radio at all since I wont ever be using it and need to conserve battery, anyway to shut off completely?
I cant do airplane mode because I need WiFi on
Take the SIM card out of it.
Otherwise turn packet data off & lock the radio to GSM only, uses very little power then.
3G no mas
I have/had the same issue. The other annoying aspect is that if you haven't activated the 3G, it attempts to FOREVER at every boot. I suggest Airplane mode. After you put the tab in Airplane mode, you can manually turn WiFi on, and not have to deal with the search for service you don't want taking up yer juice. That's at least what I did. I know there are other options for rooted tabs, but I'm too scurrrred to root mine...
This will do it.
http://www.thegalaxytab.com/2010/12/01/how-to-bypass-activation-on-samsung-galaxy-tab/
Wait..that's the jesusfreke verson of bypassing google activation.
He wants to shut off the cell radio.
Try this http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/Android Market/thread?tid=0c985d51aa0b8a23&hl=en
Or this http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/android/thread?tid=1f9a6305673f6eac&hl=en
Uhmm just turn airplane mode on, wiat 5 seconds, then turn wifi on. you're good to go.
some people don't get that the sprint GT is CDMA and don't have neither sim card nor APN.
I'm in the same situation, using the sprint GT as wifi-only in airplane mode.
knightnz said:
Take the SIM card out of it.
Otherwise turn packet data off & lock the radio to GSM only, uses very little power then.
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Sprint tabs dont use sims
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This worked for my Sprint tab!
dannyxda said:
Uhmm just turn airplane mode on, wiat 5 seconds, then turn wifi on. you're good to go.
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I tried airplane mode before, but when it killed the wifi (as I expected), I started searching... I had searched all over for this simple procedure with no success until now.
I had recently purchased this Sprint tab under the description of being a wifi only. When I received it and saw that it was a Sprint, I did not care at first, since I live in Canada, until the battery started being drained very quickly in my poor cell reception basement because the CDMA phone could detect a weak cell signal. I know that any other CDMA phone I had would use all its power to latch onto a weak signal.
Thank you very much.
Airplane mode turn off the cellular radios. Sim cards have nothing to do with it. Both GSM and CDMA are affected by airplane mode the same way.
It will turn your device into a wifi tab.
I just select airplane mode then re-select wifi on. This shuts off the 3G but lets you surf wifi.
Sam
The problem with the Airplane Mode is that it also turns off Bluetooth. For some reason, unlike wifi Bluetooth can not be turned back on individually while airplane mode is selected. Any ideas anyone???
I FOUND THE ANSWER!!!!! EasySwitch Pro
This is a fabulous app that allows COMPLETE and SEPARATE control of your wireless radios.
EasySwitch Pro by SMARTDYNE
Uses a very simple and effective widget to switch settings.
Works great on Samsung Galaxy Tab!!!
Here's the link:
market.android.com/details?id=de.SmartDyne.Donate2.EasySwitch&feature=related_apps
I'm not on my tab at the moment so I will do it from memory. For the data issue, if you hold down power, you will see a selection above airplane mode about something to do with data. Turn that off. When I was playing around with it I'm the past, you need to have the radio on (not airplane mode) in order for the GPS to lock. You can also, In settings, enable network location in the location section.
To get rid of the activation nag, note the icon in the notifications bar. See what it looks like? I used root explorer, rooted of course, to navigate to /system/app. Scroll down slowly until you see an apk that has the same green circle with a check mark inside it. Enter rw mode with root explorer. Add .old to the end of the filename. Reboot. No more nag. If you delete it, you cannot update to gingerbread. It needs to be running to get the update. You can disable it later. You also lose all update functions in the about my galaxy tab section.
I use Widgetsoid2.x it allows me to go airplane, enable/disable 3G, wifi, GPS and more. Can get it in Market.
passgab said:
The problem with the Airplane Mode is that it also turns off Bluetooth. For some reason, unlike wifi Bluetooth can not be turned back on individually while airplane mode is selected. Any ideas anyone???
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Sigh, you have it wrong. Turn on Airplane mode, go back into Settings and turn on WiFi and Bluetooth. Simple as that.
The ONLY way you can't turn on Bluetooth in Airplane mode is from the drop down slider thingy in Android. If you go into Settings, you can turn on Bluetooth in Airplane mode.
whats up?
Still wishin to kill cell-radio-app =) Any new ideas except the airplane mode?
ps:GPS and Bluetooth don't work in this mode..
I tried selecting airplane mode and then turning back on WiFi. However, Galaxy Tab is still trying to activate the Sprint account I do not have or want to get.
use titanium.
rwoolf said:
I tried selecting airplane mode and then turning back on WiFi. However, Galaxy Tab is still trying to activate the Sprint account I do not have or want to get.
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i use titanium backup pro... open titanium press "backup/restore" tab and look for the icon as appear on status bar, the app name is "System Updates 1.0.0" press and hit "Freeze !" this gonna stop the app to work is better than deleted dont delete it, you may need it later, then reboot. Sprint Activate message disappear on my tab. You must be rooted to use titanium app.
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nobz said:
Still wishin to kill cell-radio-app =) Any new ideas except the airplane mode?
ps:GPS and Bluetooth don't work in this mode..
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i have the same issue, cant find a solution. trying apps just turn on airplane mode.
I just got an AT&T Galaxy Camera, and have no intention of ever using the AT&T 3g. Is it possible to completely turn off the 3g modem, so its not looking for a connection, or trying to connect or anything?
Wingdom said:
I just got an AT&T Galaxy Camera, and have no intention of ever using the AT&T 3g. Is it possible to completely turn off the 3g modem, so its not looking for a connection, or trying to connect or anything?
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Set flight mode from the power button.
numerci said:
Set flight mode from the power button.
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But then there is no using the wifi, correct? or can I then turn wifi back on after that?
The Wifi will work in flight mode without problems.
I have an original Verizon Droid that has been out of service a long time. I'm recommissioning it as a music player for my wife to take to the gym. But when I fire it up, it still thinks it should be an active phone, and Verizon thinks so too; it connects to Verizon's network and is able to make calls.
Right now I have it on Airplane Mode to prevent this, but that disables wi-fi too, and I want it to have wi-fi. Is there a way to erase or reset whatever configuration the carrier gave it, so that it will not try to connect, or at least will not succeed? It's running Cyanogenmod 7, if that makes a difference.
Turn of wi-fi after you turned on Airplane Mode.
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Turn of wi-fi after you turned on Airplane Mode.
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No, I want wi-fi ON, not off. I just don't want it connecting to a carrier.
1) Turn Airplane Mode ON (yes, I know this will turn Wi-Fi off)
2) Turn Wi-Fi ON (Wi-Fi will turn on while the mobile connection stays disabled)
Erovia said:
1) Turn Airplane Mode ON (yes, I know this will turn Wi-Fi off)
2) Turn Wi-Fi ON (Wi-Fi will turn on while the mobile connection stays disabled)
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I'll try that, thanks.
TRY THIS !!!
dwasifar said:
I have an original Verizon Droid that has been out of service a long time. I'm recommissioning it as a music player for my wife to take to the gym. But when I fire it up, it still thinks it should be an active phone, and Verizon thinks so too; it connects to Verizon's network and is able to make calls.
Right now I have it on Airplane Mode to prevent this, but that disables wi-fi too, and I want it to have wi-fi. Is there a way to erase or reset whatever configuration the carrier gave it, so that it will not try to connect, or at least will not succeed? It's running Cyanogenmod 7, if that makes a difference.
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it works on gsm milestone
open dialer
dial
*#*#4636#*#*
testing menu will open
tap phone info
scroll to the bottom part and tap Turn off radio
Hi!
I'm trying to fix my phone that's been stuck in airplane mode since i can't remember. I got another one, but wanna make this one work. I've tried some stuff i've read but nothing... i've recently installed CM13 and no change. I can swap out of airplane mode, but i never get a signal. If i try to choose a network on my own it just says that something went wrong. People have had the same problem with the HTC One X, but i haven't seen much from Mini 2 users. Those guys tried different kernels and roms, but i don't know what to try.... any thoughts? Uploading a picture of my radio status.
Thanks in advance!
(edit: added two more pictures. When i hold down the power button it says that airplane mode is on, but in my notification bar and settings the airplane mode is off...)
Taynor said:
Hi!
I'm trying to fix my phone that's been stuck in airplane mode since i can't remember. I got another one, but wanna make this one work. I've tried some stuff i've read but nothing... i've recently installed CM13 and no change. I can swap out of airplane mode, but i never get a signal. If i try to choose a network on my own it just says that something went wrong. People have had the same problem with the HTC One X, but i haven't seen much from Mini 2 users. Those guys tried different kernels and roms, but i don't know what to try.... any thoughts? Uploading a picture of my radio status.
Thanks in advance!
(edit: added two more pictures. When i hold down the power button it says that airplane mode is on, but in my notification bar and settings the airplane mode is off...)
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Have you tried???
Bug occurs if you have WiFi Calling on when you turn off WiFi.
To fix :
1) Enable WiFi
2) Enable WiFi Calling
3) Let WiFi Calling re-establish itself.
4) Turn WiFi Calling off
5) Wait 10 seconds
6) Turn WiFi off.
Your 4g should be back.
kativiti said:
Have you tried???
Bug occurs if you have WiFi Calling on when you turn off WiFi.
To fix :
1) Enable WiFi
2) Enable WiFi Calling
3) Let WiFi Calling re-establish itself.
4) Turn WiFi Calling off
5) Wait 10 seconds
6) Turn WiFi off.
Your 4g should be back.
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i'm sorry, i've been googling a bit but i can't find the wifi calling option, i don't have that option where others have it... do you have any idea of why that could be?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaBF59LemWE
This is exactly how it is for me, but with the HTC one Mini 2