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Modified Airplane Mode

S.B.G

S.B.G

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Sep 8, 2010
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Here is a feature I would like to see Apple provide in the future. I'd like to be able to turn off all cellular functions (data, telephone and SMS/MMS) but leave the Wi-Fi function active.

When I am in the basement of my office I cannot get a cellular signal but I have Wi-Fi set up so I can get Internet access. I don't like the iPhone constantly searching for a cellular signal and draining the battery quicker.

I don't like using Airplane Mode because it then disables the Wi-Fi when I really want it. So essentially, I want the ability to turn the iPhone into an iPod Touch when needed. (I'm not interested in JB'ing if what I want is capable that way)
 
SandboxGeneral said:
Here is a feature I would like to see Apple provide in the future. I'd like to be able to turn off all cellular functions (data, telephone and SMS/MMS) but leave the Wi-Fi function active.

When I am in the basement of my office I cannot get a cellular signal but I have Wi-Fi set up so I can get Internet access. I don't like the iPhone constantly searching for a cellular signal and draining the battery quicker.

I don't like using Airplane Mode because it then disables the Wi-Fi when I really want it. So essentially, I want the ability to turn the iPhone into an iPod Touch when needed. (I'm not interested in JB'ing if what I want is capable that way)
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You can do this now.

If you put Airplane Mode on, you are able to switch Wi-Fi back on without the rest of Airplane Mode (Cellular Radio, Bluetooth) being cancelled.
 
Daveoc64 said:
You can do this now.

If you put Airplane Mode on, you are able to switch Wi-Fi back on without the rest of Airplane Mode (Cellular Radio, Bluetooth) being cancelled.
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Well now don't I feel stupid! I never noticed that I could turn the Wi-Fi back on! :eek:
 
SandboxGeneral said:
Well now don't I feel stupid! I never noticed that I could turn the Wi-Fi back on! :eek:
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that was a new feature in the early days of iPhone OS because some airliners started offering in-flight wifi service.. now in a few years we won't need airplane mode any more lol
 
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