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.
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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.
Im sure there are many people out there who bought their tab second hand on craigslist or ebay and ect.... thats my situation.
i have a galaxy vibrant, and am on the simple mobile unlimited plan. ($60 unlimited everything) so i dont use verizon because i tether to my tab using the vibrant. i noticed the radio taking up a good 8% of my battery after 3 hours of standby. so i wanted to disable this since i dont use it. after trying many different apps like apn on/off and others, i realized none work. then i found the solution to be ridiculously simple.
1. go to settings
2. go to wireless settings
3. Hit Airplane Mode ( But that kills wifi so damn)
4. go to wifi settings
5. Enable wifi (It enables wifi while still under airplane mode, thus killing the cdma radio)
there dilema resolved.
now im getting an extra 20% battery life over a full discharge. <3
good luck
Great Idea. THIS SHOULD BE A STICKY.
Just set up my Galaxy...
Thanks.
Good instructions for newbies, but an old topic. And you can't use bluetooth when you are in airplane mode.
Maybe switch.off mobile data. Also when not using toggle wifi off
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Or just dial *#*#4636#*#* and switch the radio off
I have to do after each reboot
Thanks guys!
You can also use the Airplane Mode Wi-Fi Tool app, I've been using it for awhile and it works perfectly. It sets it to airplane mode and allows you to use wi-fi in airplane mode. It also stays after reboot. It also allows you to use bluetooth in airplane mode, though I haven't tried this feature yet.
https://market.android.com/details?id=net.geekherd.airplanemode
Hi
I just have purchased a network free (sim free) 7 tab p1000 from the UK.
How do I give the device a name that displays on my wifi router so I know what it is, presently its just shows up a * ?
2nd question.
I first booted device with no network sim in and it asked me about how I want to connect to internet (none, wifi, wifi & 3G).
I put in sim just to check it worked (it did) but then removed sim as I am waiting a new one.
How do I switch off the 3g connection only (not airplane mode) ? (I still want to use wifi)
I can't see any menu option to do this and on my power meter, 48% power is taken by the non existent 3g connection.
thanks
Robin...
I found a strange thing that answered one of my questions.
heres how you disable cellular part of device :-
go to setting, activate flight mode
then go to wifi
turn wifi back on.
it works, no cellular but you still have wifi
now just need an answer on network name showing on my router.
cheers
wifi will still work in airplane mode.. you'll lose bluetooth though in airplane mode..
thanks, i doubt i will need bluetooth much, mainly i will use the device around house so don't want it connecting to mobile network and running up charges and if i take it out with me i want to control when it connects.
any ideas on router name showing up ?
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
I have a XT1900-1 variant in the USA and have been running into a couple of issue.
1. Most of the time, when I leave a wifi network the phone will not automatically reconnect to wifi. It will give me the LTE symbol with a little X over the signal icon. It will stay this way until I put it into airplane mode for a minute or two, then turn airplane mode off.
2. When I get in my car, the phone usually will do a good job of connecting to the bluetooth (2013 Toyota Corolla). However, recently it has started connecting but will continue to play audio through the device speaker instead of through bluetooth. The airplane mode trick above is usually what fixes this as well.
I have done a network reset and factory reset, neither of which resolved either of these issues. Moto wants me to send my device in, which I've already had to do before and don't want to do again. Anyone have any idea what's going on?
I am not experiencing this.