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I want to turn off phone calls/texts but still be able to use 3G and/or GPS on my iPhone 4S

I want to turn off phone calls/texts but still be able to use 3G and/or GPS on my iPhone 4S. 😕

⚠Please don't reply with suggestions of "use airplane mode" or "put it on silent". That won't work.

When I'm running I'm using Nike+ GPS or Runkeeper. These apps use the 3G and GPS connection so Airplane mode is not an option. Airplane mode stops my GPS and 3G connection from working.

Putting my phone on silent does not help. It interrupts the music and vibrates in my pocket. If I turn off vibrate then my doesn't vibrate but it still interrupts the music. The music will fade out and the phone will "silently" be ringing until it goes to voicemail and then the music fade back in. Plus, if I get a text message then the phone will fade out the music for just a second and then back again even if I have it on silent mode. I don't want that. Its a disruption I would rather not have. I want to recieve no communications while I'm running but still be able to use my phone's GPS/3G connection for Nike+ and/or Runkeeper.

I need an option that just turns off phone calls and text messages temporaily while I'm running without turning off GPS and 3G.

I wish Apple would add an option in settings to turn off Text Messaging and incoming Phone Calls seperatley from everything else. This could useful since we use our phones for so much more than talking these days.

iPhone 4S, iOS 5.0.1

Posted on May 2, 2012 4:28 PM

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BTernes

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Jul 15, 2013 7:25 PM in response to mrdude42

I agree this is a cool feature to have. For me a water damaged unactivated iphone that still works for the most part so my kids can play games and leave mine alone. I don't want them to accidently make a 911 call. Since unactivated phones can make emergency calls. I am glad someone finally did post a good solution. I almost stopped reading because the negative comments.

Jun 4, 2014 1:15 PM in response to Gary Snowden

Thank you Gary, this is a great help. I did not realise or know that you can use WiFi in airplane mode! I nearly lost the will to live hearing all the trolling and dummy spitting from KC7GNM, but I am glad to have stumbled across your simple solution!

My mum is on holiday and is worried about additional charges and the network were no help at all other than saying well you'll be charged Xp to recieve or send a text, and £X per minute to make and recieve calls even if you do not answer the calls. She is staying somewhere with WiFi and we can keep in contact via FaceTime and iMessage which is rad, at least now I can put her mind at ease that she will not get any charges whilst she is on holiday!

Peace 🙂

mrdude42 Author

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May 2, 2012 5:02 PM in response to KC7GNM

That thread didn't specifically have to do with my problem exactly so I thought I'd make it it's own thread so more people can see and maybe help.

KC7GNM

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May 2, 2012 6:10 PM in response to mrdude42

And everyone will tell you the same thing as I am and the same that they tried to tell you in the other thread.

KC7GNM

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May 2, 2012 6:27 PM in response to mrdude42

Then why did you even bother to ask in your original post then if you don't have the problem?

mrdude42 Author

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May 2, 2012 6:45 PM in response to KC7GNM

I SAID GOOD DAY!

mrdude42 Author

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May 2, 2012 6:48 PM in response to mrdude42

If anyone can help with the text message part of the problem or a better work around for the phone part I'd appreciate it. Thanks.

KC7GNM

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May 2, 2012 6:50 PM in response to mrdude42

And again I will tell you it will not work unless you turn on airplane mode. I know you don't want to hear that but you obviously don't want the truth. NO ONE ON HERE CAN TELL YOU ANY DIFFERENT!

mrdude42 Author

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May 2, 2012 7:50 PM in response to KC7GNM

Omg. How will airplane mode accomplish anything? Turning it on will disable 3G and GPS. You obviously aren't very smart.

KC7GNM

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May 2, 2012 8:05 PM in response to ThatguyfromThatplace

Thanks for telling this guy the same exact thing I was saying. He obviously thinks if he asks enough time that the iphone will magically change and it will do what he wants it to do.

mrdude42 Author

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May 2, 2012 8:06 PM in response to ThatguyfromThatplace

Your post was helpful. I'll send apple a feedback suggestion. Maybe someday they implement something that will help me in a future update to iOS. Thanks.

mrdude42 Author

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May 2, 2012 8:25 PM in response to KC7GNM

And that's you replying again. I think we all know who the troll is here.

gluefish

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Jun 4, 2012 7:27 PM in response to gluefish

I know it turns off 3g but at least you can still listen to your music.

BethPNW

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Oct 2, 2012 6:03 PM in response to Gary Snowden

this is a BIG help. Thanks so much. I agree with the original poster that having internet access without the phone is a desired feature. And it's there! Excellent post.

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