24-07-2013, 18:53
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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?
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24-07-2013, 19:06
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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.
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24-07-2013, 20:48
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Re: Cruising with a mobile
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Originally Posted by danielf
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.
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Thanks
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24-07-2013, 21:38
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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
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24-07-2013, 22:14
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Re: Cruising with a mobile
You can indeed. New one to me 
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03-08-2013, 17:03
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Re: Cruising with a mobile
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Originally Posted by danielf
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.
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No it wouldn't.
Most phones allow you to turn on wifi in flight mode.
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Originally Posted by Graham M
Just checked and on both Android & iOS (iPhone/iPad/iPod) you can turn Airplane Mode on and then turn WiFi back on
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Also on Nokia S60 and most phone-equipped laptops.
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12-09-2013, 09:48
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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?
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12-09-2013, 14:08
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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.
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13-09-2013, 02:11
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Re: Cruising with a mobile
Yes.
If you have an UMA app you will also be able to make and receive calls and texts.
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