Does this phone require service? Can I use this as an android "ipod", or does it need to be activated to function? I could presumably turn off the phone and 3G radios and just use it with wifi. Would I be correct? Does this phone require service? Can I use this as an android "ipod", or does it need to be activated to function? I could presumably turn off the phone and 3G radios and just use it with... » Read More Does this phone require service? Can I use this as an android "ipod", or does it need to be activated to function? I could presumably turn off the phone and 3G radios and just use it with wifi. Would I be correct? « Show Less
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You can if you want, although you might want to look at the LG Optimus V as well.
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Thank you VERY MUCH...So let me see if I completely understand this:1) I buy an unlocked phone2) I take the card out of my sprint phone, and put it into the unlocked phone.3) the new unlocked phone WORKS.Is that correct?Are there services that will NOT work when I do things this way? For instance, this phone can browse the internet, and act as a modem. Do I lose those services (or others) if I buy the phone unlocked and use it on Sprint?Thank you again, I really appreciate your time.Dmitri
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how do you use this phone with your wifi and get internet radio stations. I have had this phone for a while and although it will operate on my sim card for Pure Prepaid, I do not have data plan. I want to be able to use it with my wifi and get internet radio like Pandora or tune in or live 365.
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As far the Activations goes, if I were you I would activated with Pageplus , $40 is unlimited talk and text, you don't have to go anywhere just call Pageplus communications and give them the MEID of the phone and they will activated for you then *22890 for over the Air programming. You could used the IPOD whether or not you activate the phone
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No that's isn't necessary, it's is unlocked so you can use any sim card from a GSM carrier to activate it. I myself do use a Tmobile Sim Card, & I just simply ordered a tmobile sim card, picked a plan, & slid the sim card into the phone. But when you first turn on the phone, the "palm profile" that you MUST set up to use the phone requires internet service. I picked an internet plan on tmobile to activate the phone, and switched to a text & talk only plan afterwards so I could use the just phone's wifi for internet. Hope this helps! :)
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I believe you need to buy a subscription with this unit to control it over the phone. It might be that you can buy something else to go with it but it won't just work on it's own. It is z-wave compatible so my husband is currently writing his own software for us to be able to control it on our phone without having to subscribe or buy anything else. He is close to be done - he has it so he can control it via the phone but he wants it to be able to send us reports and work with artificial intelligence to learn our habits. He is a big open source guy so once he has it done, he will probably post the application for others to use but I don't know when he will finish it. I believe you need to buy a subscription with this unit to control it over the phone. It might be that you can buy something else to go with it but it won't just work on it's own. It is z-wave compatible so my husband is currently writing his own software for us to be able to control it on our phone without having to subscribe or buy anything else. He is close to be done - he has it so he can control it via the phone but he wants it to be able to send us reports and work with artificial intelligence to learn our habits. He is a big open source guy so once he has it done, he will probably... » Read More I believe you need to buy a subscription with this unit to control it over the phone. It might be that you can buy something else to go with it but it won't just work on it's own. It is z-wave compatible so my husband is currently writing his own software for us to be able to control it on our phone without having to subscribe or buy anything else. He is close to be done - he has it so he can control it via the phone but he wants it to be able to send us reports and work with artificial intelligence to learn our habits. He is a big open source guy so once he has it done, he will probably post the application for others to use but I don't know when he will finish it. « Show Less
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Yes, to use the phone, you will need a provider. You can use ATT or Consumer Cellular. Others may also work. The phone is set up for ATT so might work best with them. You would have to go on-line to find instructions on how to use the features on the phone since mine ( and I got 4) did not come with any. Hope this helps.
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yes It will work without phone service ,the Tpod will make wifi like a wifi router at home,for your phone to pickup.
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This is a old model and when it was 1st released that is what nokia informed. Meaning, at the time of it's 1st release, the 4g update wasn't there and had to wait become available from Nokia software updates. That is why they terms as over the Air. Now these must already be in the market and when you get the device, you can update the software which will implement the 4g option to compatible with the said network bands. Thank you. KICKmobiles
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No, you need to have service. If you have movies or music downloaded it works without sevice.
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You don't need this device if you have access to WiFi. You don't need this device if your cell phone permits you to 'tether' other devices. In places where you have No WiFi, but where cell phone coverage, 3G/4G is available, and if your cell phone does not permit tethering, and if you have a device like a tablet or a laptop PC without a dongle, ....with which you want to access the internet, then this device is handy. It can serve multiple devices simultaneously. Of course, you need to install a sim chip with data service from the cell phone provider of your choice.
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I have had this phone for several months now. If you don't use Whatsapp you dont necessarily need a data plan as it works fine with WIFI, however it is unable to switch off the function that keeps trying to connect to the internet for example through Whatsapp. I believe there is some way around it as per other internet blogs, but i have not been able to figure it out. Anyway, I have whatsapp and a small dataplan and that's just fine. If you don't have one, don't download whatsapp or similar apps which require to be online all the time. This Nokia does not have an easy 'disconnect all connections' like the older ones did... I have had this phone for several months now. If you don't use Whatsapp you dont necessarily need a data plan as it works fine with WIFI, however it is unable to switch off the function that keeps trying to connect to the internet for example through Whatsapp. I believe there is some way around it as per other internet blogs, but i have not been able to figure it out. Anyway, I have whatsapp and a small dataplan and that's just fine. If you don't have one, don't download whatsapp or similar apps which require to be online all the time. This Nokia does not have an easy 'disconnect all... » Read More I have had this phone for several months now. If you don't use Whatsapp you dont necessarily need a data plan as it works fine with WIFI, however it is unable to switch off the function that keeps trying to connect to the internet for example through Whatsapp. I believe there is some way around it as per other internet blogs, but i have not been able to figure it out. Anyway, I have whatsapp and a small dataplan and that's just fine. If you don't have one, don't download whatsapp or similar apps which require to be online all the time. This Nokia does not have an easy 'disconnect all connections' like the older ones did... « Show Less
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For me everything works BUT playing music! What is the secret to make it play music with iPhone 3GS? I tried starting iPod before and after connecting to the Dock, but it didnt work. Besides using the DOck button, is there anything tricky? Thanks.
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No, you need a service provider for it to have and use wifi. I hsve tried on various other phones with same results.
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Does anyone with an iPhone have experience with using this product? I, like the original questioner, need this device just for media/music. My car's Bluetooth is set up for Phone calling/receiving. Apple iPhone does not allow you to set up "Phone only" and "Media only" profiles for Bluetooth like Android does. I'm curious to hear from someone who has used this and owns an iPhone.
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dear customer we as you to please check with your provider on service compatability with this phone it is a working phone and it is just the phone and battery only if you need a charger we can find one for you but it normaly cost's more for that. we do not activate any phone and it is in great condition. so please note we do all we can to help you but most activation is customers responsibility due to we do not have any of your account info nor do we have access to your account. thank you and have a great X-Mas.
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Yes, it's a touchscreen phone. You'll need mobile internet to activate the phone without hacking the phone. Once activated, internet is not required to use the device.