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Can you use an iPhone without a service plan?
An iPhone can work fine without a carrier, but you won’t be able to make Cellular calls without an active service plan from a carrier. The service plan is what lets you among other things make cellular voice calls.
How can I use my old iPhone for Internet only?
Yes, you can use the device as if it were an iPod Touch without cellular service. No need to remove the SIM….Here are the steps to use either an iPhone or an iPad without cellular activity.
- Open Settings.
- Turn Airplane Mode ON.
- Tap Wi-Fi and you will be directed to another screen.
Can I use old iPhone on WiFi?
You can absolutely use the old iPhone as a Wi-Fi-only device that can still use iMessage, FaceTime, and other apps included on iOS and that you’ve downloaded from the App Stores.
Can an iPhone work with just WiFi?
You must have both a carrier and cellular service from that carrier to make phone calls or send and receive text messages. Everything else will work over WiFi, but not the phone or SMS/MMS messaging. An iPhone without a cellular carrier has no more functionality than an iPod Touch.
Can you use iPhone without Internet?
You can use your iPhone without data. You can reply on Wi-Fi as your access node to the internet. But without Data added onto your Carrier’s plan, you will not able to send or receive MMS messages as this goes over the Carrier’s data network.
What does iPhone non active mean?
“When an application is inactive, it is executing but is not dispatching incoming events.” This happens, for example, when an overlay window pops up or when the device is locked or perhaps during an incoming call/msg. As to how to respond…
Can you use an iPhone on WiFi without a SIM card?
Yes. Once activated the Phone can be used without a sim card. All features function except of course making calls and sending texts. Funnily enough, I have received iMessages, and FaceTime calls from iphone users – though my iphone has no data plan or SIM card, and I use wifi only on iPhone 4S and ipad mini.
Is there a way to setup an iPhone without a plan?
The question Russell450 had, and many others since then: “Is there a way I can setup and use the iPhone without a plan?”. The answer is “no”, you need an activated SIM card to setup a new iPhone, but “yes” to using it without a plan. By using call/text apps over WiFi there’s no need for cellular service unless wifi isn’t readily available.
Do you need a cellular plan for an Apple Watch?
In order to be able to use the built-in cellular feature, you would require a carrier service plan for your iPhone that specifically includes support for the Apple Watch, including the carrier first activating the device on the plan. Set up and use cellular on Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) – Apple Support.
How can I use my iPod touch without a cellular plan?
Just enable airplane mode and turn on wifi (best way to use it as an iPod Touch in terms of power optimization since you don’t need the cellular radio powered on). You can still make VOIP calls with something like skype. Messaging would be limited to imessages between other Apple device users. Do you mean – without a cellular plan?
What can I do with my Apple Watch when my iPhone is out of range?
Learn what you can do with your Apple Watch when your iPhone isn’t with you. When your iPhone is off or out of range, your Apple Watch can use a Wi-Fi network to send and receive data. And if your watch is equipped with cellular, it can connect to a cellular network.