I have two moto Droids (original) that want to turn into Android PDAs. Are there any ROMs that have been built/developed that leave out all the phone and text messaging. I want to keep wi-fi, GPS and email and the ability to use all the apps. Just don't want the radio turned on. Does this exist? If not, are there other ways to accompish he sme goal? I know I could just use it in airpane mode, but I worry that I would not be able to use the GPS.
You could leave it on flight mode forever so radio will always be off.
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Airplane mode does turn the radio off but it also prevents me from using Wi-Fi. Any other suggestions?
I had read somewhere that you could rename dialer.apk and some others to disable the radio.
I would be interested in a full rom with cell radio turned off, been playing with my old droids and d2 the last few days and cell standby still eating the most battery even in airplane mode.
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Just leave airplane mode on, it'll stay on even after you reboot. It DOES NOT prevent you from using WiFi.
I myself use an old droid as a GPS/music player/web browser, without a sim card inserted.
mateusm said:
Just leave airplane mode on, it'll stay on even after you reboot. It DOES NOT prevent you from using WiFi.
I myself use an old droid as a GPS/music player/web browser, without a sim card inserted.
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True. Only Bluetooth require Airplane mode off.
Head over to the Droid development thread. They've got a Honeycomb port you can try.
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downloadman said:
True. Only Bluetooth require Airplane mode off.
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Bluetooth does not require airplane mode to be off.
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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.
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.
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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.
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
I know its still early in the game, but can someone port this to work on our D3's? going to deactivate one of my D3's for a few months and would love to get this script to work.
It disables the radio as if it was set to Airplane mode, but it does it automatically. Yes, I can just use airplane mode, but figured it would be useful to get working here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1216571
I'm sorry but you can enable wifi while in airplane mode don't see why this is handy for inactive devices? If someone decides to turn it on?
This would be perfect for some old d1s and d2s I have laying around. I know its easy to enable airplane mode then re-enable wifi, but being able to do it automatically is great. I use them for remotes and easily replaced devices for reading in the hot tub. The devices last a several days on wifi, but if I forget to kill the cell radio, they last just a day and change.
Id like to see a media centric rom for old phones that can be used in the car or connected to speakers optimized for best battery life on wifi only. Think how many retired D1s are in the wild!
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You can just set airplane mode and it will retain the setting after reboots. What does this do that is any different?
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On some phones the airplane mode doesn't stick. Just makes things seamless. The script works great on my older android phone. I can reboot and walk away. It's just a nice to have.
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Airplane sticks but wifi doesn't on OG droid
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Am turning N1 into WiFi only music device. Device will have no SIM. Is there a way to completely disable cell radio permanently?
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Call *#*#4636#*#*, tap "Phone information" and (nearly at the bottom) tap the "Turn off radio" button.
I think I have seen someone making a rom that is only music, no call function..
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If there will be no sim card, no need to worry because you won't get charged or no data from your provider will be used
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Even without a SIM, the radio would still connect to a cell to allow for emergency calls. Which still drains the battery. The OP wants the cell radio off (while keeping wifi) as aeroplane mode turns off ALL radios.
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Am turning N1 into WiFi only music device. Device will have no SIM. Is there a way to completely disable cell radio permanently?
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On any Android device I have, if you remove the SIM and then do nothing else, the device runs the battery down fast trying to obtain a full, ongoing mobile voice connection.
This app allows you to specify what does/does not run when you invoke Airplane mode. Hence you could theoretically use Airplane mode to turn off mobile functions and leave wifi and bluetooth untouched:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...1bGwsMSwxLDEsIm5ldC5jZW5rYWx0aS5haXJwbGFuZSJd
Let us know if this works for you.
There is another app that does the same thing (modify airplane mode), but it has better ratings, and seems to be a bit more user-friendly.
It is called "Plane Mode Tweaker" by "Chislon Chow" (Can't post links due to new user...)
goattee said:
On any Android device I have, if you remove the SIM and then do nothing else, the device runs the battery down fast trying to obtain a full, ongoing mobile voice connection.
This app allows you to specify what does/does not run when you invoke Airplane mode. Hence you could theoretically use Airplane mode to turn off mobile functions and leave wifi and bluetooth untouched:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...1bGwsMSwxLDEsIm5ldC5jZW5rYWx0aS5haXJwbGFuZSJd
Let us know if this works for you.
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I disabled the GSM radio using the codes earlier in this thread. This seemed to do the trick and allowed me to turn off the cellular radio. I will monitor battery life, but this seemed like a good approach.
I would've simply used a Tasker script to turn on airplane mode on boot, then turn on wifi. If I didn't want tasker, I'd export it as a tiny app with app factory.
I have a bookmark for a flashable zip, but of course I can't post a link yet since I just registered. So if you google [MOD]Any phone, any ROM: Wi-Fi only mode (disable cell radio) you'll find it on rootzwiki
What it does:
Removes unnecessary apps (Messaging.apk, Phone.apk, TelephonyProvider.apk, Mms.apk, TelocationProvider.apk)
Completely turns off cell radio on bootup
Installs the radiooptions binary in case your ROM does not include it
Prevents emergency calls and 911 calls (good for giving your kids your old phone to play with)
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There is a modified Rom which turns the n1 into a multimedia device. It's called melodymod for n1 I think
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Wonder if that zip might work on Lollipop