On an iPhone, since it's using WiFi, can you still get data email, websites, etc.?
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Yes, you can still get cell data. The ELM327 has a DHCP server in it and assigns your iPhone an IP address and gateway address. OBD2 apps are able to connect to the ELM327 and communicate. But the iPhone (at least with iOS7) is smart enough to know you don't have an internet connection on WiFi and still routes internet traffic over your cell connection. I was able to get push alerts, email, and use navigation apps like Google Maps (over cell data) while using the ELM327 on WiFi simultaneously. This was a concern of mine too but I was please to see that the iPhone was smart enough. I have iOS7.1.2 on the iPhone 4S. Similarly my iPad Mini retina with AT&T; LTE behaves the same way. Yes, you can still get cell data. The ELM327 has a DHCP server in it and assigns your iPhone an IP address and gateway address. OBD2 apps are able to connect to the ELM327 and communicate. But the iPhone (at least with iOS7) is smart enough to know you don't have an internet connection on WiFi and still routes internet traffic over your cell connection. I was able to get push alerts, email, and use navigation apps like Google Maps (over cell data) while using the ELM327 on WiFi simultaneously. This was a concern of mine too but I was please to see that the iPhone was smart enough. I have... » Read More Yes, you can still get cell data. The ELM327 has a DHCP server in it and assigns your iPhone an IP address and gateway address. OBD2 apps are able to connect to the ELM327 and communicate. But the iPhone (at least with iOS7) is smart enough to know you don't have an internet connection on WiFi and still routes internet traffic over your cell connection. I was able to get push alerts, email, and use navigation apps like Google Maps (over cell data) while using the ELM327 on WiFi simultaneously. This was a concern of mine too but I was please to see that the iPhone was smart enough. I have iOS7.1.2 on the iPhone 4S. Similarly my iPad Mini retina with AT&T; LTE behaves the same way. « Show Less
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No you can't. You will have to select a different WIFI network to use the internet.
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You should be able to connect to web using your cell phone data plan. But your situation may vary.
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Yes, you can still get cell data. The ELM327 has a DHCP server in it and assigns your iPhone an IP address and gateway address. OBD2 apps are able to connect to the ELM327 and communicate. But the iPhone (at least with iOS7) is smart enough to know you don't have an internet connection on WiFi and still routes internet traffic over your cell connection. I was able to get push alerts, email, and use navigation apps like Google Maps (over cell data) while using the ELM327 on WiFi simultaneously. This was a concern of mine too but I was please to see that the iPhone was smart enough. I have iOS7.1.2 on the iPhone 4S. Similarly my iPad Mini retina with AT&T LTE behaves the same way.
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Set a static address under the wifi settings for this device, use the same address that DHCP display however only enter the IP address and subnet mask (255.255.255.0). Leave gateway and DNS blank. With this setup your cellular data will be available.
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I don't know if you can directly email photos via wifi. I have tethered it to my iPad to view live and also view photos and transfer directly to the iPad via wifi without wires.
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Yes. I have an iphone 5. I also have wifi though so for data I use that when I'm in the microcell
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Connecting a cell phone is your choice. I believe as long as you don't turn on Bluetooth it won't ask to download any of your info.
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Yes. When you install the Wi-Drive app and connect to the Wi-Drive with wi-fi, you can move photos, music, videos, documents, etc. back and forth between the Wi-Drive and your iPad or iPhone. The Wi-Drive is essentially a back door into your iPad/iPhone bypassing iTunes and Apple's "our way or the highway" approach in designing their gear. The Wi-Drive creates its own memory partition on the iPad/iPhone that is accessed via the app. Its one of the handiest gadgets I've ever owned. Take that, Steve Jobs, wherever you languish now!
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Just to be sure you separate phone from data, yes on the data side you can connect to any bgn WiFi open or you have pass to. In fact you can set to automatically connect to one or many, so every place you have WiFi you can use instead of your data plan from cell service.. Which can in many instances save you money.
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Joseph, absolutely! I have wifi and I am able to be on a call and still use the web on several devices actually. The better your speed, the better the connection, but I have never really had a problem with that. I will also say the mircocell tends to be more aware of your devices the longer you have them. And at least in my own experience, droid devices actually do better than apple devices. But it's not a huge difference, just slightly.
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Thank you SO much -- I can't believe how difficult this information is to find! Neither Apple nor ATT are helpful at all. You are so right in saying this should be included in the documentation. What's the big secret? I'm still a bit confused -- are you saying that with the iPod Touch, it is not possible to have internet access anywhere *but* near hotspots, or in my own wireless home network? But that with the iPhone, internet access (via cellular network) is more widespread, like a cellphone?
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Yes. Access anything you want thru WIFI as well. Games and music without WIFI.
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No, I assumed you could when I bought it. Thankfully most smartphones can sync over wifi though so it doesn't end up being a big deal.
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WiFi + cellular means the iPad or iPhone can use either mode to communicate with internet. WiFi alone is simply a stand alone method to communicate with the internet. If you are not in a location that has WiFi, you cannot communicate, period.
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No. You'd have to look to a back-up of your iPhone or iPad for data like that I'm afraid.
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Yes, you can. That is how it is designed. If you are not picking up WIFI, then either the tablet itself could have a problem. Once you turn on WIFI, it should automatically search any open networks. When yours is displayed, then click it and enter the information. Same as if you were trying to connect to a hotspot, except you may or may not have to enter a password.
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You can't add a cellular plan to connect to the internet through; you can use another cellular device that offers a "mobile hotspot" to make the connection, like if you have an iPhone with a data plan you can use the Personal Hotspot feature to share your data allotment with the iPad.
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i've never tried using wifi to connect to my computer but i don't see why not. I connected no problem to my iPhone via wifi
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Not sure, but we did hook up the iphone and down loaded photo's and e-mails..etc
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Yes, Internet and iMessages will work as long as the phone is connected to wifi. It doesn't matter who the phones carrier is.