¿How can I disable the searching for a mobile signal?

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  1. Dec 27, 2010 #1
    kzka

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    I got a new Samsung Galaxy Tab from Verizon, and I will be out of the United States for a very long time, I am going to Mexico, so I don't think I will have signal over there and my galaxy tab will keep searching for a mobile signal, and that means that my battery will finish really fast, because it will keep searching and searching and searching. I was wondering how I would be able to disable the search of the signal so I don't run out of battery really fast.

    Thanks in advance!
     
  2. Dec 27, 2010 #2
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    Put your tablet into Airplane Mode, this will turn WiFi, Cell and BT off. You can then individually enable the service that you want (such as WiFi).
     
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    Or hold down your power button and diable the mobile conection there, and when you need it back on, just do the same

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    Maybe Samsung Galaxy Tab has a bug
     
  5. Dec 27, 2010 #5
    Rock67

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    It has a bug because he asked how to turn off mobile data????
    Now that makes sence.

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    ya just put it in airplane mode and you'll be golden. Like said above hold down the power button until a option menu pops up and select airplane mode, it will stay enabled until you turn it off again even after a restart.

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    abredt

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    What is Data network mode?

    I have a Verizon tab and I canceled the data plan to use it just in Wi-Fi mode.

    Holding the Power button to get the menu - should I deactivate the "Data network mode" line?

    Thanks, cb
     
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    Treez

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    Go into settings click "wireless and network" then click "moble networks" then uncheck "use packet data". This turns off 3G but still allows you to have access to wifi.

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    This is exactly what "deactivate Data network mode" line does from the hold power button down menu. Just fewer clicks to accomplish the same thing.
     
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