How to disable cell services completely? - Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

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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kendoori said:
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

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3G not working...

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!!!!)

[Q] N1 as WiFi Only Phone issues

Thought about adding this to the Sipdroid thread, but since this is app agnostic, figured it's best to address a wider audience. I currently use SipDroid with a PBXes SoHo account and Google Voice for my incoming and outgoing calls on my N1.
The problem is that the N1 evidently can't believe you don't want to use Voice and 3G. To keep the battery from almost literally burning up I am currently having to put the phone in Airplane Mode, and then turn on the WiFi after. The problem is that while Airplane "sticks" after a reboot, you always have to turn on the WiFi again.
Another problem is that even with the setup the N1 continues to badger you about only being able to make Emergency Calls, and asking you to please insert a SIM.
Worse, in Airplane Mode it won't let you dial a contact even if you've added the "+" at the end to tell it to use Sipdroid. I presume that is also the case for GrooVe IP and other client software?
Any suggestions?
Why don't you just go into settings, wifi and network, mobile networks, and disable mobile data? That cuts off the data bands and just leaves the voice... And if you want to disable that just go change the apn in the access point area.
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FLAC Vest said:
Why don't you just go into settings, wifi and network, mobile networks, and disable mobile data? That cuts off the data bands and just leaves the voice... And if you want to disable that just go change the apn in the access point area.
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Already had mobile data off. In fact Airplane Mode does a nice job of that for you
For voice, where do I find "Access Point Area" to turn it off? Also, still looking for some way to get the phone to stop complaining about the SIM being missing.
Thanks!
I know that but it seems like you don't like airplane mode sticking so I thought that might help. I have no idea if it will though.
Access points for APN should be in the same are as wireless and networks
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[Q] Rom without phone features

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.

Any way to turn on and off wifi calling with wifi?

I'm getting annoyed that every time I turn off wifi the wifo callind feature keeps bugging me to connect to wifi even if I'm not at home or near any wifi... Any way to shut it up so I can still use it at home but it doeant bug me when im not on a wifi area?
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Anyone?
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There is no current way to do this as far as I know as I don't believe there is a tasker plugin for wifi calling. The only thing you could do is set up key presses in tasker so basically a macro to emulate what you want to do. I used this technique to set it up so when I connected to wifi, it would automatically detect that and switch the phone to CDMA only so the phone is not hanging on to a weaker LTE signal for no reason wasting battery. When wi-fi would drop it would go back and set it to LTE. It actually works fairly well and much better battery life especially since I have a repeater in my office.
Found a way!
This breaks ALL notifications from wifi calling but it doesn't break the functionality of calling itself. So when you're on wifi you just gotta trust that wifi calling is connected (or go into settings to see if it's on). Also it DOES break address confirmation but since this should only be a one time deal for most people you can just reenable the service when you need to confirm your address if you're adding a new network or simply want to re-confirm it. You also wont be able to turn the service on and off in settings, but since it's not a radio itself turning of wifi will kill any battery usage by wifi calling:
1. Get ROMtoolbox (I have the pro version so idk if it works on the free version)
2. Go into app manager
3. Find and open wifi calling (make sure its NOT the one from htc)(also dont just select it, make sure you go into the menu)
4. Go right to the advanced section
5. Select advanced freeze
6. Find the service "vowifiservice"
7. Click on it to disable it and agree to the promt
8. *optional* Reboot the phone or refresh the setting to clear any notifications currently showing
9.???
10. Profit
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[Q] Why am seeing network signal strength & Cellular Radios on in Airplane Mode?

So I am using a Nexus 6 on the Latest Tmo build (28E?) of Stock Rom and Stock Kernel Rooted, Encrypted.
Since the update that enabled wifi-calling for the N6 I have taken to setting my phone to airplane mode and turning on Wifi only to save battery since the signal at my house bounces back and forth from LTE to 3G and that murders my battery. Most of the time the signal strength graph shows blank and battery app correctly shows the cellular radios as having no on time. However, after being idle for a while (it would seem) the graph begins to show the signal strength as Red (no signal) and the cellular standby shows up in battery usage with the radios as being on (with no signal) and "active for a few seconds". Toggling airplane mode on and off usually restores them to showing up as off. Other times I never notice and it stays on for a few hours and goes back off on it's own. My main concern is that it seems to be activating the radio on it's own, my minor concern would be that my battery monitor app shows that it's using the battery. What could be causing this? I don't think it's a reporting glitch, because it shows up in both the system battery panel and a 3rd party one. If anyone has any thoughts or could point me towards a tool that could help me figure out what's turning on the radio when it's supposed to be off, please let me know. I've included photos from today showing what I'm talking about, the phone has been in airplane mode the whole time in these photos.
Thanks so much!
Kev
I think your issue is one of the reason why I cannot get Wifi Calling working at all. No matter what I do, my phone is holding onto a cellular network. Still trying to figure this out.
nautec said:
I think your issue is one of the reason why I cannot get Wifi Calling working at all. No matter what I do, my phone is holding onto a cellular network. Still trying to figure this out.
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The best I can tell, "Android OS" is the only thing that shows any mobile packets sent or received so it's got to be a system thing.
If you have the myT-mobile app installed try uninstalling it I found that app totally screwed with my Nexus 6, turning WiFi on when I had no desire to use it.
stevemw said:
If you have the myT-mobile app installed try uninstalling it I found that app totally screwed with my Nexus 6, turning WiFi on when I had no desire to use it.
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Unfortunately that's not the fix. I don't have that app installed. Tmo is sending me a new SIM as I am also randomly having Wifi calling drop in and out even while my wifi is connected.
Does anyone know any app that would let me see specifically what app is engaging the mobile radio?
Airplane mode disables all outbound communications however inbound ones are still discoverable.
I can receive calls in airplane mode...
Samg381 said:
Airplane mode disables all outbound communications however inbound ones are still discoverable.
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... I just joined to see why is my Nexus 6 receiving calls in airplane mode (and Wifi off...). It's a recurrent problem... everytime there's an update I have this issue...

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