How to Access the Internet in Airplane Mode

You may conserve battery life and adhere to airport regulations by turning off wireless connections on smartphones and tablets that have the helpful “airplane mode” option. You can still use several features that do not require a live Wi-Fi or cellular connection, though. Using your gadget in airplane mode might help it perform at its best. Here are some tips:

1. Offline Apps and Content

Many apps and services allow users to access material offline after it has been downloaded. Make sure you download them in advance of your trip.

• Music and Podcasts: Use programs such as Apple Music, Spotify, and others to listen to music and podcasts while offline. Likewise, podcast apps like Pocket Casts and Spotify allow users to download episodes in advance.
• Movies and TV Shows: Use programs such as Apple Music, Spotify, and others to listen to music and podcasts while offline. Likewise, podcast apps like Pocket Casts and Spotify allow users to download episodes in advance.
• Books and Documents: Apple Books, Google Play Books, and the Kindle all have sizable offline reading selections. Microsoft Office and Google Drive both allow for offline document access.

2. Preload Maps and Navigation

With programs like Apple Maps and Google Maps, you may download maps for offline use. This is a useful feature for offline navigation in new cities. Here’s how to do it:

• Google Maps: Open the app, search for a location, press the address or name at the bottom, and choose “Download” to save the map to your device for offline use.
• Apple Maps: To save the map to your device for offline use, open the app, search for a location, tap the address or name at the bottom, and select “Download.”

3. Use Bluetooth and AirDrop

When in airplane mode, Bluetooth and AirDrop will still work. Here’s how you can apply them:

• Bluetooth: To use keyboards, headphones, or other peripherals while flying, pair them using Bluetooth.
• AirDrop: use Bluetooth to pair keyboards, headphones, and other devices for use during a flight.

4. Games and Entertainment

You allow for a lot of mobile games offline. To spend time on the trip, download your favorite games in advance.

5. Notes and Productivity

Apps like Google Keep, Microsoft OneNote, and Evernote allow for the taking and editing of notes offline. For mobile work, pair these with a Bluetooth keyboard.

6. Camera and Photos

Airplane mode won’t disable your device’s camera. During your flight, take pictures and organize them with the built-in apps or third-party options such as Google Photos.

7. Battery Saving Tips

Airplane mode helps save battery life; however, some features may still drain the battery. To extend your device’s battery life:

• Reduce the brightness of the screen.
• Close any background-running programs.
• Turn off obtrusive notifications.

8. Emergency Calls

Keep in mind that when your phone is in airplane mode, you can still, for the most part, make emergency calls (such as 911 in the US).

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