- Aug 8, 2016
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Hey, all. So, my primary phone is an iPhone 6s (I know, I know, don't hate me!). I'm currently working on a project that requires me to review the usability of a responsive website and app on both iOS and Android. To do this, I was using my old Samsung Galaxy S3 (on Verizon) and my current iPhone 6s. Unfortunately, my Galaxy S3 officially died this week. It's beyond repair - I've had this confirmed by others far more knowledgeable than I am. I don't have the luxury of spending a ton on a new Android phone, so I'm headed to Ebay.
The only things that matter on this new phone are: (1). Fully functioning screen, (2). WiFi capability, (3). Android OS, (4). Will still be functional for the next 8-12 mos, (5). Under $40.
So, it looks like I won't have an issue finding a used phone that meets these specs. But here are my questions:
1). I will not be using data or adding the phone to a plan. I assume that I can still use it on WiFi without activating it?
2). Even though I'm only using it for WiFi, does it need a Sim Card to function? If so, can I transfer the Sim Card from my old Galaxy S3? How do I determine if my Galaxy S3 Sim Card is transferable to a different Android phone model from Verizon?
3). Will I have any issue using GPS if I'm only connected to WiFi? The mobile website I'll be testing has some "find locations near me" functionality I need to look at.
4). Will I still be able to update the Android OS on this phone if it isn't connected to a Data Plan/cell network? Is there a way to check if a particular model I'm interested in can still get OS updates?
5). Any other recommendations on things to look for / avoid for a phone that meets my requirements?
Thank you!
The only things that matter on this new phone are: (1). Fully functioning screen, (2). WiFi capability, (3). Android OS, (4). Will still be functional for the next 8-12 mos, (5). Under $40.
So, it looks like I won't have an issue finding a used phone that meets these specs. But here are my questions:
1). I will not be using data or adding the phone to a plan. I assume that I can still use it on WiFi without activating it?
2). Even though I'm only using it for WiFi, does it need a Sim Card to function? If so, can I transfer the Sim Card from my old Galaxy S3? How do I determine if my Galaxy S3 Sim Card is transferable to a different Android phone model from Verizon?
3). Will I have any issue using GPS if I'm only connected to WiFi? The mobile website I'll be testing has some "find locations near me" functionality I need to look at.
4). Will I still be able to update the Android OS on this phone if it isn't connected to a Data Plan/cell network? Is there a way to check if a particular model I'm interested in can still get OS updates?
5). Any other recommendations on things to look for / avoid for a phone that meets my requirements?
Thank you!