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Can I use the Gear S without a sim.
- Hay guys, so I've been wanting to get the Gear S for a while now, but I would really rather not get a dedicated contract or increase my monthly bill. I've already been planning on buying off contact, but I worry I won't be able to use the watch to full functionality. Ideally I would want to use it the same way as a Gear 2, with the addition if the awesome screen, wifi functionality, and text forwarding. I don't plan on ever going without my phone unless it's for the music player so that wouldn't be a problem I believe.
What I'd really like to know is if I can use the Gear S without a dedicated Sim and contract, or even if a blank Sim would work because I have a few no contract Sims lying around. So if there's a way for me to do this then that'd be great!
Thanks guys!
Posted via the Android Central App04-24-2015 12:19 PMLike 0 - Hay guys, so I've been wanting to get the Gear S for a while now, but I would really rather not get a dedicated contract or increase my monthly bill. I've already been planning on buying off contact, but I worry I won't be able to use the watch to full functionality. Ideally I would want to use it the same way as a Gear 2, with the addition if the awesome screen, wifi functionality, and text forwarding. I don't plan on ever going without my phone unless it's for the music player so that wouldn't be a problem I believe.
What I'd really like to know is if I can use the Gear S without a dedicated Sim and contract, or even if a blank Sim would work because I have a few no contract Sims lying around. So if there's a way for me to do this then that'd be great!
Thanks guys!
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No annual service contracts.
Just $5 monthly (after $10 monthly bill credit) when you also have a qualifying Simple Choice voice plan for a smartphone on your account.
Unlimited talk & text while on our network with no overages. Ever.
Up to 500MB of high-speed 4G LTE data.
Unlimited international data and text while roaming in 120+ countries and destinations and calls are just $0.20 per minute.
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I'm not sure if this helps you. But this is what I have.04-24-2015 12:42 PMLike 0 - You won't be able to use it remotely without Wi-Fi, make calls or anything else that requires a data network. As far as no physical SIM card, Verizon and Sprint don't use one anyway.04-24-2015 12:47 PMLike 0
- No you do not need to have a SIM card or contract to use the watch. Just connect the watch to your phone via bluetooth.04-24-2015 12:54 PMLike 4
- Hay guys, so I've been wanting to get the Gear S for a while now, but I would really rather not get a dedicated contract or increase my monthly bill. I've already been planning on buying off contact, but I worry I won't be able to use the watch to full functionality. Ideally I would want to use it the same way as a Gear 2, with the addition if the awesome screen, wifi functionality, and text forwarding. I don't plan on ever going without my phone unless it's for the music player so that wouldn't be a problem I believe.
What I'd really like to know is if I can use the Gear S without a dedicated Sim and contract, or even if a blank Sim would work because I have a few no contract Sims lying around. So if there's a way for me to do this then that'd be great!
Thanks guys!
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Posted via the Android Central App using the Note 404-24-2015 02:52 PMLike 0 -
- I don't see why any of the watches wouldn't connect via bluetooth to a Samsung phone.
I bought my Gear S outright from Sprint and never activated it! In my opinion it is a unnecessary to pay extra for a data plan for a watch that does everything you need it to do via bluetooth. The only option you lack is for someone to be able to call or text your watch directly. It seems at the time anyways, a hassle to have to explain to your friends to call your watch if they can't reach you on your phone!
I have had absolutely no issues and am happy I didn't activate!04-25-2015 06:04 AMLike 0 -
- I don't see why any of the watches wouldn't connect via bluetooth to a Samsung phone.
I bought my Gear S outright from Sprint and never activated it! In my opinion it is a unnecessary to pay extra for a data plan for a watch that does everything you need it to do via bluetooth. The only option you lack is for someone to be able to call or text your watch directly. It seems at the time anyways, a hassle to have to explain to your friends to call your watch if they can't reach you on your phone!
I have had absolutely no issues and am happy I didn't activate!sirCLD and Ntchwaidumela like this.04-25-2015 04:50 PMLike 2 - I just sent a text to those that matter to me from the watch asking them to save it to their address book as a second number for me. Nobody asked why, most don't even know I'm calling from my watch because I use the same Bluetooth earpiece (Moto Whisper) on my phone and watch.04-25-2015 05:45 PMLike 0
- I use mine bluetooth only connected to my phone and I can pretty much do everything I want thru the watch using the gear notification extender. I dont need to pay extra for another phone line for just phone calls, I never really go anywhere with out my watch and my phone.04-30-2015 08:41 AMLike 0
- So, in the case of being able to get a AT+T Gear S fairly cheap, even plan-less off Ebay, would you say that's better version for instance me forking over a good amount more for a Verizon one?05-01-2015 07:58 PMLike 0
- anon(5719825)Retired ModeratorIf you're going to use the watch without a SIM, it really doesn't matter what carrier the watch is from. Just buy it, set it up and connect to your phone through BT. You can still make and take calls through the watch while connected to through BT as well as send and receive text messages. You won't be able to do these though if you leave the phone at home and just take the watch.mountainbikermark and Emlspawn like this.05-05-2015 10:46 AMLike 2
- So that's really the only difference in the end. While connected to my phone through BT, how does the online component work while my phone's data is on? Wifi with my phone's hotspot turned on, or what?05-05-2015 05:17 PMLike 0
- The BT will tunnel the internet connection for you. Besides, majority of the watches' feature relying on the apps on the phone to work. Only very few functions need go to internet directly, e.g. Opera Browser. In other words, your watch don't ever need to contact anything other than the phone unless you want to use the Opera. When you have phone next to you, there is really no reason to use Opera on a tiny screen anyway. But, Opera does work when going through BT connection.05-05-2015 06:28 PMLike 0
- Not sure what Opera is, but thanks for the heads up. I am strongly tempted to get the ATT version on ebay at this point, 214 bucks brand new. Gah....I need more people telling me its a cool thing to have and worth it.05-05-2015 06:41 PMLike 0
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- Why not just get the Gear2 then? Its only Bluetooth enabled. No contract no worries. I would had gone with the S but like the 2 looks better . I wish Samsung had not changed the style. I think the 2 is more elegant...the complements I get on it confirm I baseball great choice
Posted via the Android Central App05-24-2015 12:51 AMLike 0 - Why not just get the Gear2 then? Its only Bluetooth enabled. No contract no worries. I would had gone with the S but like the 2 looks better . I wish Samsung had not changed the style. I think the 2 is more elegant...the complements I get on it confirm I baseball great choice
Posted via the Android Central App05-24-2015 12:27 PMLike 0 - anon(5719825)Retired ModeratorI had the Gear 2 Neo, and I liked it. But I love the option of the Gear S having the SIM card. Most of the time, I use it Bluetooth connected but when needed I can leave my phone at home when I ride my bike, etc. And I love the big screen and the way it curves on my wrist. All in all, Samsung has a product for everyone, it's nice to have options.05-24-2015 05:58 PMLike 0
- I don't see why any of the watches wouldn't connect via bluetooth to a Samsung phone.
I bought my Gear S outright from Sprint and never activated it! In my opinion it is a unnecessary to pay extra for a data plan for a watch that does everything you need it to do via bluetooth. The only option you lack is for someone to be able to call or text your watch directly. It seems at the time anyways, a hassle to have to explain to your friends to call your watch if they can't reach you on your phone!
I have had absolutely no issues and am happy I didn't activate!12-31-2016 07:48 AMLike 0
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