Cruising with a mobile
 

I am shortly going on a cruise and taking my mobile just to listen to music. To avoid any horrendous internet costs , can I just put my phone in Flight Mode or do I have to change any other settings please?

Re: Cruising with a mobile
 

Flight mode would do it, but that would also stop you from connecting to a Wifi network where available. Assuming an Android phone: go to settings -wireless & networks. Then toggle Mobile Network off.

Alternatively: switch data roaming off. This will stop you connecting to the web when abroad, but not when in the UK.

Re: Cruising with a mobile
 

Thanks

Re: Cruising with a mobile
 

Just checked and on both Android & iOS (iPhone/iPad/iPod) you can turn Airplane Mode on and then turn WiFi back on

Re: Cruising with a mobile
 

You can indeed. New one to me :tu:

Re: Cruising with a mobile
 

No it wouldn't.

Most phones allow you to turn on wifi in flight mode.

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Also on Nokia S60 and most phone-equipped laptops.

Re: Cruising with a mobile
 

Having just been faced with charges for texts I ddn't make while overseas, if I removed my SIM card whilst overseas, would I still be able to use my Android phone for playing games and listening to my music collection?

Re: Cruising with a mobile
 

Can't say for sure about Android phones, but in my experience, most smartphones can do other stuff without a sim, they just can't phone or send or receive messages.

Re: Cruising with a mobile
 

Yes.

If you have an UMA app you will also be able to make and receive calls and texts.