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moosee
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  #3422891 7-Oct-2025 21:21
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rjbathgate:

 

Nothing crazy, but I would tend to put it in Airplane mode when I don't need to use it (or expecting a reply), as you would no doubt drop in and out of coverage which would impact battery life. In short, it will no doubt drain more battery than if you're sat at home with perfect signal :-)

 

 

Thanks for the info. :)

 

Yes, would definitely use airplane mode for most of the time and just turn it off to check for messages two or three times a day. 




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  #3435988 19-Nov-2025 15:35
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rjbathgate:

 

Hey,

 

I'm wondering if there is a way to force a phone (in my case a Samsung Galaxy S24) into a mode whereby it doesn't get cellular reception, but will still look for SpaceX satellite messaging capability?

 

I'm pressing that if I turn on Airplane mode, this will disable the SpaceX Sat connection too.

 

Reason I ask - I'm keen to test it's working before I head into the land of no reception (aka bush) and potentially rely on something that doesn't work.

 

On a similar note, if SpaceX Sat only works when not in airplane mode, it's likely the phone battery will drain pretty quickly (in my experience, no cell reception = a lot of battery usage) - so again, having a way to disable cellular without SpaceX Sat would be great.

 

The phone has the ability to turn off cellular data, but this isn't the same as cellular reception (calls/SMS).

 

Thanks

 

 

 

 

I haven't had this problem, I have the s24 ultra, and soon as my signal drops when I have been out hiking, it goes straight to spacex stuff.  My sister and I tested it for texting too.  Pretty damn fast.  Pretty much impressed honestly.





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