Plane Mode Tweaker
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About Plane Mode Tweaker
**This app has very limited functionality past Android 2.3 because of Google's changes to Android. The only option available for most users past Android 2.3 is the trigger that turns WiFi off when toggling on airplane mode.
Different devices will have different behavior, as I do not have the resources to test this workaround on every device. **
If you hate it when your Wi-Fi and Bluetooth get disabled by turning on airplane mode, here your fix!
Perfect for turning an old smartphone into a dedicated MP3 player or PDA. Just take out the SIM, use this app, and leave the phone in airplane mode.
Completely free with no ads
Once the settings in this app have been applied you can safely remove this application - they are written to your system settings and are permanent until a factory reset.
# Warning
May not work on all devices!
Some manufacturers have locked down some of these settings, rending this application useless in some cases. I have no way around this, nor can I tell which devices specifically with which firmwares do not support the functionality in this app, unfortunately.
Known not to work in Android 4.2 because Google has made airplane mode settings 'read-only' when accessing them from third-party apps.
# Permissions used
* write system settings - that's what this app does...
# How to use this app
Choose the options you want enabled or disabled in this application. Your changes will take place immediately.
You can view the changes in Android's settings application, typically under 'Wireless Settings'. Wireless settings can be launched directly from the bottom item in this application for your convenience.
Example Use Case 1:
Allow toggling of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth when airplane mode is enabled, but still have airplane mode toggle Wi-Fi and Bluetooth off ->
on, on, on, on
Example Use Case 2:
Make Wi-Fi and Bluetooth toggling independent of airplane mode ->
off, off, on, on
Example Use Case 3:
Don't let Wi-Fi and Bluetooth toggle when airplane mode is enabled, and toggle them off when airplane mode is enabled ->
on, on, off, off
When launching wireless settings, your changes may not be visible right away. In this case, hit the 'Back' button on the device or kill the 'Settings' app with a task killer. Your changes will be reflected upon a new restart of the wireless settings task.
# What this does
When airplane mode is enabled, the default behavior is to disable the 'radios' on the device. That would include your cell radio, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth.
A good app to go with your backup Android device to reduce extend battery life.
Using hidden functionality built into Android, this application does one of two things:
1) Prevent airplane mode from toggling your Wi-Fi or Bluetooth radios.
(This also has the effect of allowing your Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to stay on after reboots when airplane mode has been enabled.)
2) Allow Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to be toggled when airplane mode is enabled.
(No longer possible past Android 4.0)
# More Notes
Your settings should persist after you reboot your device. Feel free to remove this application to free up some space when you are done with it.
The default manufacturer setting varies depending on the device. As a result, this app may not prove to be of use to every device.
# Keywords
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, airplane mode, flight mode, system tool
Different devices will have different behavior, as I do not have the resources to test this workaround on every device. **
If you hate it when your Wi-Fi and Bluetooth get disabled by turning on airplane mode, here your fix!
Perfect for turning an old smartphone into a dedicated MP3 player or PDA. Just take out the SIM, use this app, and leave the phone in airplane mode.
Completely free with no ads
Once the settings in this app have been applied you can safely remove this application - they are written to your system settings and are permanent until a factory reset.
# Warning
May not work on all devices!
Some manufacturers have locked down some of these settings, rending this application useless in some cases. I have no way around this, nor can I tell which devices specifically with which firmwares do not support the functionality in this app, unfortunately.
Known not to work in Android 4.2 because Google has made airplane mode settings 'read-only' when accessing them from third-party apps.
# Permissions used
* write system settings - that's what this app does...
# How to use this app
Choose the options you want enabled or disabled in this application. Your changes will take place immediately.
You can view the changes in Android's settings application, typically under 'Wireless Settings'. Wireless settings can be launched directly from the bottom item in this application for your convenience.
Example Use Case 1:
Allow toggling of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth when airplane mode is enabled, but still have airplane mode toggle Wi-Fi and Bluetooth off ->
on, on, on, on
Example Use Case 2:
Make Wi-Fi and Bluetooth toggling independent of airplane mode ->
off, off, on, on
Example Use Case 3:
Don't let Wi-Fi and Bluetooth toggle when airplane mode is enabled, and toggle them off when airplane mode is enabled ->
on, on, off, off
When launching wireless settings, your changes may not be visible right away. In this case, hit the 'Back' button on the device or kill the 'Settings' app with a task killer. Your changes will be reflected upon a new restart of the wireless settings task.
# What this does
When airplane mode is enabled, the default behavior is to disable the 'radios' on the device. That would include your cell radio, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth.
A good app to go with your backup Android device to reduce extend battery life.
Using hidden functionality built into Android, this application does one of two things:
1) Prevent airplane mode from toggling your Wi-Fi or Bluetooth radios.
(This also has the effect of allowing your Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to stay on after reboots when airplane mode has been enabled.)
2) Allow Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to be toggled when airplane mode is enabled.
(No longer possible past Android 4.0)
# More Notes
Your settings should persist after you reboot your device. Feel free to remove this application to free up some space when you are done with it.
The default manufacturer setting varies depending on the device. As a result, this app may not prove to be of use to every device.
# Keywords
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, airplane mode, flight mode, system tool
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What's Changed
No additional features. More rules to hide non-functioning toggles from users of Android 4.x.
No additional features. More rules to hide non-functioning toggles from users of Android 4.x.
More downloads Plane Mode Tweaker reached 5 000 - 10 000 downloads
Version update Plane Mode Tweaker was updated to version 0.5
What are users saying about Plane Mode Tweaker
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Earlier, I had to manually turn on wifi again whenever I enabled airplane mode at night, because wifi would also get switched off. But thanks to this app, I no longer need to do this as the app has allowed me to change a relevant hidden setting such that wifi remains on even after enabling airplane mode. The best thing is that I don't even need to keep the app installed. As the description says, the setting will remain effective even after uninstalling the app. Thanks to the developer.
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Flight mode still turns itself on when it likes and kills all radio
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Now I don't have to push 2 buttons anymore to turn on airplane mode and turn back on wifi after airplane mode disables it. Just turn on airplane mode and the cell radio goes off but wifi stays on. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Had this on my HTC Evo 3D... Works like a charm.... Just wish it with for my HTC One....hint hint..lol
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Does what or says. Working on custom rom no problem. Thank you
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Small, let's me toggle airplane mode without effecting Wi-Fi, doesn't get in the way.
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Earlier, I had to manually turn on wifi again after enabling airplane mode. But thanks to this app, I no longer need to do this as the app has allowed me to change a relevant hidden setting such that wifi remains on even after enabling airplane mode. The best thing is that I don't even need to keep the app installed. As the description says, the setting will remain effective even after uninstalling the app. Thanks to the developer.
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Works mostly. I have wifi and bluetooth both unchecked on the "turn off when entering area" but bluetooth turns off when entering anyway. Other than that I think it works. I dont have a SIM card in the device. I'm using wifi only and wanted this to save battery by turning the mobile antenna/radio off.
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Why the hell did I have to download a friggen app to do something that should have been built into the phone in the first place, specifically, be able to selectively turn my cell phone radio off, without turning any of the other radios off. If I truly need to turn ALL radios off by regulation, I will gladly go and turn ALL of them off myself.
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thanks for this aplication, now i can turning on bluetooth&wifi in aiplane mode
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This is invaluable in the management of my phone. Works perfect on x10 mini w/cm6. Enables me to leave the gsm for my $50/year tmobile prepaid off, and only use my grooveip with wifi unless I need it somewhere. Saves battery, and prevents accidental, and software error paid calls.
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Not working for LG Nexus 4 running 4.2.
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Thanks!
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Great tweak. Just installed AutoAir, but found that bluetooth cannot be enabled in airplane mode. This app fixes that. HTC Sensation running ICS.
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Wifi stays on in plane mode
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Holy $#!?, this is the greatest thing ever!!
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Bluetooth gets turned off in airplane mode.
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Awesome, and thanks. I use this on an old device that isn't being used as a phone anymore. Now I can save battery and still use wifi!
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by D####:
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Had this on my HTC Evo 3D... Works like a charm.... Just wish it with for my HTC One....hint hint..lol
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by D####:
by D####:
Does what or says. Working on custom rom no problem. Thank you
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by H####:
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Small, let's me toggle airplane mode without effecting Wi-Fi, doesn't get in the way.
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by D####:
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Works mostly. I have wifi and bluetooth both unchecked on the "turn off when entering area" but bluetooth turns off when entering anyway. Other than that I think it works. I dont have a SIM card in the device. I'm using wifi only and wanted this to save battery by turning the mobile antenna/radio off.
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by D####:
by D####:
Why the hell did I have to download a friggen app to do something that should have been built into the phone in the first place, specifically, be able to selectively turn my cell phone radio off, without turning any of the other radios off. If I truly need to turn ALL radios off by regulation, I will gladly go and turn ALL of them off myself.
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by D####:
by D####:
thanks for this aplication, now i can turning on bluetooth&wifi in aiplane mode
D
by D####:
by D####:
This is invaluable in the management of my phone. Works perfect on x10 mini w/cm6. Enables me to leave the gsm for my $50/year tmobile prepaid off, and only use my grooveip with wifi unless I need it somewhere. Saves battery, and prevents accidental, and software error paid calls.
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Not working for LG Nexus 4 running 4.2.
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Thanks!
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Great tweak. Just installed AutoAir, but found that bluetooth cannot be enabled in airplane mode. This app fixes that. HTC Sensation running ICS.
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Wifi stays on in plane mode
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Holy $#!?, this is the greatest thing ever!!
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Bluetooth gets turned off in airplane mode.
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Awesome, and thanks. I use this on an old device that isn't being used as a phone anymore. Now I can save battery and still use wifi!
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Not in Android 4.2 Not working for LG Nexus 4 running 4.2.
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Samsung captivate Holy $#!?, this is the greatest thing ever!!
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Works as listed Wifi stays on in plane mode
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Exactly what I needed Thanks!
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Great app, thanks for no ads Awesome, and thanks. I use this on an old device that isn't being used as a phone anymore. Now I can save battery and still use wifi!
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Enables bluetooth support in airplane mode! Great tweak. Just installed AutoAir, but found that bluetooth cannot be enabled in airplane mode. This app fixes that. HTC Sensation running ICS.
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Outstanding. Thanks for a great app. This is invaluable in the management of my phone. Works perfect on x10 mini w/cm6. Enables me to leave the gsm for my $50/year tmobile prepaid off, and only use my grooveip with wifi unless I need it somewhere. Saves battery, and prevents accidental, and software error paid calls.
by M####:
thanks dev this is exactly what I needed for my old droid x that I repurposed as a tethered internet radio for my car stereo.