Help Using an android phone as a tablet

[JackCrimson]

I have an old 2ed gen. ipod touch that's about 6 years old, and it's getting tired, I've been interested in android OS for quite a few years, so I'm thinking about upgrading to an android product. The only thing is that I don't have a cell phone or particularly want one, but I want something that can fit in my pocket, ruling tablets out. So I'm wondering if i can just buy an unlocked android phone and use it as small tablet? What I'm worried about is activating it, I have a friend who bought a used iphone for a similar purpose but couldn't get past the start up screen with out a cell plan, I assume android would be different, but you know what happens when you assume. Thanks in advance.

 

[solaris9123]

Use dialer commands to bypass activation.
Every phone is different, but something like *#2239766#*

 

[hiredgun]

I'm in Spain right now, so it could be different, but I have a phone that I use exactly for that!!! I have all the games and music and stuff on that phone so I don't screw up my "real" phone with a bunch of apps, lol. Here I just boot it up like it was a tablet, I don't even get the "no sim card" message on it. Before you go out and buy one I'd get total confirmation from someone on the forum, but I can vouch that it will work in Spain at least!

 

[EarlyMon]

Yeah, you can skip activation in the US easily. With a Sprint phone you just back out of it.

 

[The_Ty]

I've got a UK Galaxy S4 that still works fine after I took the sim out. Can't say for certain about doing it with a brand new phone though

 

[funkylogik]

The OnePlus One would make an excellent "pocket tablet", its fairly cheap, comes unlocked to any carrier (no activation) and has 5.5" display. Plus it fits in my pocket no problem

 

[hiredgun]

You sold me Funky, do you know if they ship to Spain? Lol.

The OnePlus One would make an excellent "pocket tablet", its fairly cheap, comes unlocked to any carrier (no activation) and has 5.5" display. Plus it fits in my pocket no problem

 

[JackCrimson]

Thanks for the quick responses guys! The "pocket tablet" I'm thinking about getting is the Elephone P6000 (http://www.androidauthority.com/elephone-p6000-review-582563/) I've read a few reviews, and it seems like a good device for the price. Is there a way to shut off the cell signal receiver? If I'm only using it as a tablet it would just be an extra drain on the battery.

 

[funkylogik]

The OnePlus One would make an excellent "pocket tablet", its fairly cheap, comes unlocked to any carrier (no activation) and has 5.5" display. Plus it fits in my pocket no problem

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@hiredgun
I guess so but they have this stupid invite only system. I bypassed all that and just bought mine from Amazon

 

[EarlyMon]

Usually all you have to do with any Android is put it in Airplane Mode and turn on wifi - that kills the other radios.

 

[funkylogik]

Thanks for the quick responses guys! The "pocket tablet" I'm thinking about getting is the Elephone P6000 (http://www.androidauthority.com/elephone-p6000-review-582563/) I've read a few reviews, and it seems like a good device for the price. Is there a way to shut off the cell signal receiver? If I'm only using it as a tablet it would just be an extra drain on the battery.

Without a sim I don't think that'll be a problem