Droid use while in Dominican Republic

[vthokies1996]

I am visiting the Dominican Republic next week. I want to take my Droid with me, but do not want to use the data. I plan to only use wifi for the internet.

I assume I will want to put the phone in Airplane mode to avoid data charges. Is that the correct way? Will I be able to use wifi while the phone is in Airplane mode?

Thanks in advance.

 

[13th angel]

Yes and yes as far as I know. You could also turn off data in settings if that doesn't work.

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[MegaThrasher]

Settings->wireless and networks->mobile data-> disable

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[Kias]

Settings->wireless and networks->mobile data-> disable

Just got back from the DR, this is what we did. Worked fine. No data charges showed up.

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[vthokies1996]

Settings->wireless and networks->mobile data-> disable

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Thanks. I'll give that a shot. I don't have the phone on me right now, but if I turn the data off under the settings menu and the phone is turned off then back back on, will it keep the data turned off?

Thanks again

 

[Kias]

Yup, that setting will stay put.

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[MegaThrasher]

It shuts off the radio until you turn it back on manually.

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[Kias]

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[Kias]

Beware the 5 cents for incoming txts. 1.99 a minute phone calls. And I think it was either 25 or 50 cents for outgoing txts.
We only racked up 180 bucks in charges down thre...


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[vthokies1996]

Beware the 5 cents for incoming txts. 1.99 a minute phone calls. And I think it was either 25 or 50 cents for outgoing txts.
We only racked up 180 bucks in charges down thre...


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If I keep the phone in Airplane mode the entire time, will I avoid any charges for incoming texts/phone calls? I will not be making any calls or sending any text messages while there.

 

[13th angel]

Yes because it shuts off the radio. Your in effect turning off the phone but you can still use it. Does that make sense?

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[Kias]

Yes, turn on airplane mode, then turn the wifi on, you'll be all set!

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