[Q] Gameplay without 3G?

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My son has a Xperia on Verizon network and I'm trying find out if I cancel his 3G service can he still play and get games on WiFi only?

Originally Posted by cajunx2

My son has a Xperia on Verizon network and I'm trying find out if I cancel his 3G service can he still play and get games on WiFi only?

Yes the phone will still function perfectly over WiFi only.

Only one problem is the phone will not receive OTA updates which is how Verizon updates the system software.

But if I root I can do those myself correct?

So he would still be able to buy games and play without 3G, just to clarify? I'm tried of spending $40 a month when never uses the 3G anyway!

Thanks!

Originally Posted by cajunx2

But if I root I can do those myself correct?

So he would still be able to buy games and play without 3G, just to clarify? I'm tried of spending $40 a month when never uses the 3G anyway!

Thanks!

I've never seen a game that requires 3G to play. Some that require WIFI, but never 3G

Originally Posted by cajunx2

But if I root I can do those myself correct?

So he would still be able to buy games and play without 3G, just to clarify? I'm tried of spending $40 a month when never uses the 3G anyway!

Thanks!

Correct, if you root it you can get a better version of Android than Verizon even offers, and upgrade whenever you like by connecting to your computer.

Games all play with no phone service, and some do offer multiplayer, but only over WiFi anyway. So you're fine.

Originally Posted by Rogue Leader

Only one problem is the phone will not receive OTA updates which is how Verizon updates the system software.

Dont know how different it is with Verizon but here on Three in the UK I did OTA update over wifi and am still rooted with locked bootloader. Was on 2.3.2 and updated directly from the phone but over wifi to 2.3.3. Because the root was kept I think updating over wifi counts as OTA. My build number ends with .145 just in case someone wants to point out anything I missed doing it over wifi. All I had to do was defrost some of system aps before and refrost them plus a few new ones after the update.
Sent from my R800i

Originally Posted by ps3taker

Dont know how different it is with Verizon but here on Three in the UK I did OTA update over wifi and am still rooted with locked bootloader. Was on 2.3.2 and updated directly from the phone but over wifi to 2.3.3. Because the root was kept I think updating over wifi counts as OTA. My build number ends with .145 just in case someone wants to point out anything I missed doing it over wifi. All I had to do was defrost some of system aps before and refrost them plus a few new ones after the update.
Sent from my R800i

The Verizon OTA updater only works on 3G for some retarded reason. If you root it and put another ROM on I'm sure you can do otherwise, but the stock Verizon one won't let you.

The verizon version of the play is much more difficult to root though.. More steps then other phones... You really don't need root.

Sent from my XPlay using XDA App.

Originally Posted by ps3taker

Dont know how different it is with Verizon but here on Three in the UK I did OTA update over wifi and am still rooted with locked bootloader. Was on 2.3.2 and updated directly from the phone but over wifi to 2.3.3. Because the root was kept I think updating over wifi counts as OTA. My build number ends with .145 just in case someone wants to point out anything I missed doing it over wifi. All I had to do was defrost some of system aps before and refrost them plus a few new ones after the update.
Sent from my R800i

It's verizon, They like to keep there customers on a leash. I'm currently using 3 on my play too. The only thing i dont like. Is they wont let me use WIFI on the official Windows live messenger app. I have to use 3G