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Why is it important to put your phone in airplane mode when you are on a plane?
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∙ 13y ago
It is supposedly because of possible interference with the navigational systems aboard planes. I often wonder about this when I take off and ask myself "did a plane ever crash because someone left their phone on?"
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 13y agoThey are afraid it will interfere with the Navagation systems, so they say. This is proven to be not true, but they want people to pay attention when they are taking off and landing in case of an emergency. They also get money for the phones aboard some planes.
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∙ 14y agoCell phones, along with other electronic devices, are switched off during flights for safety and security reasons. Cell phone signals are believed to interfere with airplane controls.
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∙ 13y agoSo that the pilots can hear the radio tower to tell them which way to go
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∙ 13y agoSo your cellphone doesn't interfere with the planes computer causing it to malfunction
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∙ 11y agoBecause the mobile signal interrupt with the communication signals of airplane
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∙ 13y agoThere is a chance that the electronics could cause false readings in the planes instruments.
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Can you phone someone on a flight?
No when you put on airplane mode all communications on your phone are disabled
Can you bring your PSP and mobile phone on a plane?
i believe no gaming products can be played on plane.........and if you bring on the plane you have to put it on airplane mode
When you turn your phone off airplane mode will it show the messages and calls you missed while IN airplane mode?
Yes. For purposes of receiving calls and messages, being in airplane mode is the same as being turned off. Airplane mode lets you do only those things that do not involve the phone connecting with the phone or Internet systems.
Can you listen to Pandora if your phone is on airplane mode?
No you cant
What is airplane mode on a phone in Spanish?
modo de vuelo
When a cell phone is in airplane mode can you receive text messages?
no, airplane mode cuts you off from service, and you need service to receive text messages.
Can you use a 3DS on a plane?
Yes, you can. You can also turn off wireless if needed.
How do you get off airplane mode?
Ok. I have the Motorola Rival, so this may not work on every Verizon Phone. Here are the steps that you have to do on a Motorola Rival to put your phone on Airplane Mode: 1. Go to Menu. 2. Go to Settings and Tools. 3. Go to Phone Settings. 4. The first setting on the list should be "Airplane Mode"
What does Airplane Mode do on a Droid?
It blocks out cellular information on your phone so you may legally use it on an airplane (You are not allowed to call on an airplane.)
When in another country do you need t o keep your phone on airplane mode to avoid roaming charges?
No. Airplane mode on the phone is to stop the phones from messing with the engines. Most wireless devices will mess with the engines.
what happens when you throw your phone out the window but it's on airplane mode?
it makes the landing
What does airplane mode mean?
Airplane mode means that you can read your electronic book, or play games on your cell phone, but you cannot 'send'. (This could interfere with the airplane's systems that keep it up in the air. Most newer phones and e-readers have a setting called, "Airplane" mode, to prevent you from 'Sending'.
