??? about phone use in Europe

[Bank of Dad]

I am a smartphone newbi so forgive me if my questions sound naive. I've had a TB for several months and the phone and I have come to an understanding about its moods and preferences!

I would like to put information, files, docs, maybe maps for use in Europe. I don't want to use the phone for calls, texts, emails or internet.

What is the best way to put this information on the phone? How do I turn on the phone and have it go staight to airplane mode so it doesn't try to download data ?

I have some of Rick Steves stuff on the phone that I would like to play, but I'm not sure how to access it without the datat turning on.

Thanks.

 

[r007]

maybe maps for use in Europe

On Google Maps, there is a lab extension that allows you to prefetch maps (http://www.androidcentral.com/how-download-maps-data-google-maps)

Do this for the areas you will be in when you have a data connection, then you can use Google Maps without a data connection.

Also, to save battery, put your phone in Airplane mode while in Europe, that way it won't try to search for cell towers.

 

[Bank of Dad]

Thanks. Do you know if you can use GPS function (Navigator) in airplane mode?