I'm starting a new private school next year and they have no wifi there but when I graduate I would like to stop having to pay for cellular and just do the wifi. Is it possible? And if it is, will it cost me more to change it rather than to just get a new one?
The Cellular version of the iPad is already WiFi capable, there is no need to change anything, other than stop using the cellular data.
If you stop the cellular service, you'll get an error message saying that your data service is off (or something to that affect). This message can be turned off, BUT, it will turn off your WiFi as well. Apple and Cellular service providers are in bed together on this one. They have designed it so you must have the cellular service turned on or get this annoying message every few minutes...or...turn off your WiFi too. I haven't found a fix around this, because there ain't one! I'm stuck with mine. Got ipad wifi + cellular just in case I wanted the cellular later.
If I'm wrong here, someone correct me. I like my ipad, but I'm getting annoyed with strong arm nonsense from Apple. If there is no reasonable fix for this, then yes, you (and I) may have to buy an iPad w/ just cellular and if thats the case Apple S U C K S.
As you wish sir :-) You're wrong. :-)
You can manage this easily while keeping WiFi by turning off Settings > Cellular > Cellular Data.
Brifrommcdonough realized his error when he posted later.
I dont want to activate cellular data yet, but cant turn off data warning without turning off WiFi
Ah, the infamous double-poster. Well, glad it's cleared up them. Nice catch Bob.
Thank you.
Cliche12,
Yes, I am wrong. Thanks to bobseufert for setting me straight. Sorry if I mislead you or anyone else.
No worries so long as it's cleared up for anyone visiting later.
Actually ios decipher and Alfred DeRose deserve the credit. It was obvious you were frustrated, I just wanted to point out the problem was resolved and that you feel welcome back anytime.
can an ipad cellular be turned into an ipad wifi?
