Q. I only want to use wifi and not any data or roaming etc... what steps can I take to ensure this?
A. I can't give a "step by step" answer to your question since Samsung documentation is nowhere to be found for this model. However, this is the general idea:
For the device itself, find the "setup" and/or "system" configuration menu. Disable all "things" under this menu (and it's sub-menus) that are "automatic". This will include ANYTHING that the phone might try to "update". Yes ... I know this is not very clear but these options are usually tucked away where one might least expect them to be.
Also know that you can never be 100% sure about what the "applications" are doing. This includes 2nd party (the cell phones' service provider) "apps". If you are seeing "data" usage on your bill that you personally can't account for it is due to the "apps" doing "something". There are free apps for this-and-that and everyone wants you to use their app. Why do you think that is? As for myself, I never consider using 3rd party apps and never run the 2nd party ones. That solved that aspect of the problem.
My Samsung Focus has the option for setting up a PIN. I noticed that if I cancel-out of the PIN number entry when the phone is first turned on (after I had configured one), it becomes a bare-bones cell phone with a WiFi option ("on" or "off"). hmmm ... that's just what I want most of the time!
Is it possible to upgrade from my new Samsung exhibit 4g to a samsung galaxy nexus?
Q. I have had this phone for less than a month, and the new nexus just came out. I want to know if out is possible to exchange for a discounted price our slough I have to pay full price?
A. Isn't the Exhibit 4G on T-Mobile? The Galaxy Nexus will not hit T-Mobile for months, if at all. It's a Verizon exclusive for a while in the US. And I believe T-Mobile has a 20 day return policy to get your money back, so if you signed a two year agreement with them when you bought the phone, you're stuck with that phone unless you pay full price for another (Galaxy Nexus will be $550+).
http://www.smartkeitai.com/samsung-galaxy-nexus-sign-up-page-lists-major-us-carriers/
Can I get a smartphone without a data plan?
Q. I need a new phone and today is the last day to get a free galaxy s3 free. The data plan each month is $20 but honestly I don't need the Internet plan I just want the phone that works on wifi. Can I terminate the plan after a month and pay $200 termination fee?? Would tmobile do anything because all they told me AA you would have to terminate the deal. Please let me know!
A. Your termination fee is the monthly amount multiplied by the number of months remaining on the contract. So if your monthly fee is $20 and you are on a 36 month contract then your termination fee would be $700. 24 month contract fee would be $480. 12 month contact fee would be $220.
You can buy a smart phone without a data plan you can get them on pay and go / pre-pay.
An unlocked Samsung Galaxy S3 would cost about $550, you can get one on Amazon here [1].
In the end you should work out how much you would pay over the term of the contract compared to buying it straight out and see what's cheaper, if you can afford to buy it straight out then do that. Contract lengths and monthly costs are usually calculated in such a way though that the carrier won't make a loss regardless of what you do. Contract phones aren't "free" they are never "free" you DO pay for them over the term of your contract.
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