Q: Can I use old iPhone 4S in Europe for WiFi, w/o cellular service? A few Qs not found in Support Community…
I wish to upgrade to iPhone 6, but first want to know if I can use my iPhone 4S for camera, iMessaging and apps (i.e. What’s App) on Wifi after it is disconnected from U.S. Verizon network?
iPhone 4S, iOS 7.1.2 (reluctant to upgrade to 8.1.2), Verizon, U.S. only
Mac Mini, OSX 10.9.5 (reluctant to upgrade to OSX Yosemite)
I’ve read all of the old posts (2011 thru July 2014), but still have questions. This is what I understand:
- Upgrade iOS and apps with iTunes, before transferring to new iPhone 6
- Change the name of my old iPhone http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201997 (if I wish to name my new iPhone what my old one was called)
- Enable airplane mode, then re-enable just wifi
- Activate new iPhone
- Transfer data to new iPhone http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT2109
QUESTIONS:
Q: When connected to WiFi in England, Italy and Sicily - do I keep it in Airplane Mode even though it has been disconnected from Verizon and I will have an active iPhone 6 on my Verizon account being used by my husband at home in the U.S.?
Q: Will there be a problem sync’ing to iTunes in the future, or my Mac Mini? Will it conflict with my new iPhone 6? Or is it just considered a different device, once it has a new name.
Q: How can I message my husband in the U.S. with the iPhone 6 from Europe using my old iPhone 4S on Wifi only? Do I use my iCloud account, like I do from my Mac Mini to my iPhone? Or can I set up a new iMessage account on the old iPhone 4S
I appreciate any insights and answers. Thanks in advance!
Daphne
iPhone 4S, iOS 7.1.2
Posted on Dec 28, 2014 12:52 PM
Glad to help! I understand the workflow a bit better now. The 6 stays, the 4S comes with, coolio.
Europe as a whole uses GSM technology (sim cards) but the networks have upgraded to support 3G/4G/LTE now. The 4S can support the 3G/4G (not LTE) network, which is more than enough for calling and sms.
If you want to use a 3 SIM card, the iPhone 4S has a SIM slot, but you will have to request from Verizon to get it unlocked. So you're set the, 4S can do everything you need.
Google Voice- Free USA/Canada calling and SMS from the computer or mobile app.
Google Hangouts- I use it exclusively for calling using internet connections. (sign in with Google and your callerID your GVoice number)
MagicJack- Same as Hangouts only you're assigned a random phone number.
Posted on Dec 28, 2014 3:58 PM