Traveling abroad. Wanna make sure my data is off

[jaymzb0nd]

Hi. I wanna make sure my data is off to avoid charges (and only use wifi).

Is it as simple as Settings / wireless & networks / mobile networks / make sure data enabled is not checked.

Anything else I need to do? Thanks.

 

[cyberr8der]

Yes. You can also download automateit from the play store and set this up to happen automatically when you connect to WiFi.

 

[cyberr8der]

That being said I don't see the point. When connected to WiFi you should already be disconnected. You can check the status here. Setting / about phone / status / mobile network state should say disconnected.

 

[cyberr8der]

Scrap that. Traveling means take no chances. Yes, turn that off.

 

[cyberr8der]

Turn off global data roaming as well. Should be in the same area.

 

[cyberr8der]

 

[jaymzb0nd]

Thanks

 

[doogald]

Having recently traveled with a Droid Maxx, the global roaming setting definitely works. Verizon also has an international travel plan for reduced call and texting rates and 100 mb of data for $25 a month, which you can turn on for your trip and then turn off when you're home, in case you want phone and data for an emergency.

 

[jaymzb0nd]

So I just got here and realized by having my data turned off, I can't use the phone for calls -there's just no service.

I thought there was a way of distinguishing data for apps and just regular phone service? Am I wrong?

 

[doogald]

So I just got here and realized by having my data turned off, I can't use the phone for calls -there's just no service.

I thought there was a way of distinguishing data for apps and just regular phone service? Am I wrong?

Well, it depends where you are, but as long as you're in a place that uses GSM (like europe), the phone has GSM radios, so it should work. Settings / More.... / wireless & networks / preferred network type. Make sure that it's global or LTE/GSM/UMTS.

Unless there's some sort of weird networking bug. In that case, you should still be good with global roaming turned off.

 

[jaymzb0nd]

Weird because it is set to global but still not working. I'd call Verizon for help but my phone doesn't work haha. Gonna try emailing. Thanks.

 

[doogald]

Maybe try turning off mobile data but turning on roaming? Shouldn't be this way, but maybe the data roaming setting is also affecting voice roaming?